International English Language Summer Camp
from 19.07.2020 to 01.08.2020 on the Baltic Sea coast in Latvia
Educational Centre LINKTURS Invites pupils aged 9-17 to spend 2 unforgettable weeks with their peers from different countries at the International English Language Summer Camp English Explorer in Saulkrasti, Latvia!
CAMP PROGRAM
English Explorer offers an exciting, action-packed English language learning program led by teachers from the UK. Unique methodology, specially developed for the camp, with an individual approach to each participant, allows children to open up, increase confidence in their abilities, break the language barrier, raise the level of the English language and make new friends.
ENGLISH ALL DAY LONG!
Every day children will have not only academic English lessons, but also an opportunity to practice live language through various projects, sports, intellectual, artistic, drama and musical events. Teachers will participate in extracurricular activities with children, communicating in English and stimulating the use of acquired academic knowledge in practice. The international environment of the camp greatly contributes to the active use of English in everyday life.
Children will showcase their achievements in language learning as well as their talents in various fields at the Camp Closing Event where they will present their group project, which they will start working on from day one.
English Lessons:
- 40 acad. hours academic lessons;
- 40 hours practical lessons;
- English classes will be led by UK teachers;
- English language classes are conducted in groups according to the level of participants' language skills (from Beginner to Upper Intermediate);
- maximum number of participants in one group - 15
At the end of the training program, participants will receive a certificate of proficiency in the appropriate level, in accordance with the results of the final test.
PRIZES FOR MOST ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS!
AGE GROUPS
Participants age: 9 to 17 years
CAMP LOCATION
Latvia, Saulkrasti, recreation complex Minhauzena Unda. English Explorer camp is located in a beautiful, quiet and safe place, in the closed territory of the Minhauzena Unda complex surrounded by pine trees near the Gulf of Riga, a short 5-minute walk to the sea. On the territory there are playgrounds and sports grounds where children can play football, volleyball, badminton, board games and have fun with new friends. On-site security is provided around the clock.
ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS
We offer two types of accommodation in the Minhauzena Unda complex:
1. Rooms with shared shower and toilet for 2-3 people in the hotel building.
2. Rooms with shared shower and toilet on the floor for 4 people in the main building of the complex.
Meals are provided 3 times a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) in the Minhauzena Unda complex’s canteen. The menu is prepared by nutritionists, following the directions and recommendations of the doctors. There is a café on site, where children can buy drinks and snacks at certain times.
SAFETY AND MEDICAL CARE
Safety provided around the clock. The camp area is fenced, there is a security post at the entrance, maintenance personnel are always present on the complex’s grounds. The safety of participants is provided by activity leaders and teachers living in the same building with children. Children are not allowed to leave the camp alone.
Medical care is provided around the clock. In the camp there are trained personnel who can provide first aid. The camp has an agreement with the local hospital to accept children from the camp if necessary. Participants who are not EU citizens must have health insurance. EU citizens must have a European Health Insurance Card with them.
WHY CHOOSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE SUMMER CAMP ENGLISH EXPLORER?
- exciting English lessons led by teachers from the UK;
- fun extracurricular activities in English;
- camp counsellors speaking Latvian, Russian and English;
- personal approach to each participant - analysis of learning progress, issuing of recommendations on further language learning at the end of the camp;
- revelation of individual talents of each camp participant;
- development of teamwork skills - implementation of projects, sports and intellectual competitions;
- international environment - participants from about 8 different countries are represented;
- the language of communication in the camp is English;
- interesting meetings - with representatives of foreign embassies, universities of Latvia, businessmen;
- amazing outdoor recreation, among a pine forest, on the seashore;
- an opportunity to see the most beautiful places and sights of Latvia.
CAMP DATES
19 July - 1 August, 2020
APPLICATION DEADLINE – 30 MAY 2020!
PROGRAM COST
760 EUR for 2 weeks with 4 persons sharing a room in the main building of the complex
810 EUR for 2 weeks with 2-3 persons sharing a room in the hotel building
Registration fee - 40 EUR
The price includes:
- 40 acad. hours English lessons;
- lesson materials;
- project programm (with language teachers from the UK);
- accomodation and meals;
- excursion (full day);
- entertainment and cultural program;
- 24 hour supervision;
- reports from teachers and counselors after the end of the program;
- certificate of completion at the end of the program;
- branded cap.
Additional expenses:
For participants from Latvia:
- Travel expenses to the camp and back;
- Pocket money;
- Safety deposit upon arrival at the camp - 50 EUR (the deposit will be returned at the end of the camp if the participant did not cause any material damage to the camp).
For participants from other countries:
- Insurance (for non EU residents);
- Visa related expenses (if applicable);
- Visa letter fee (if applicable) – 40 EUR;
- Individual transfer service Riga-Minhauzena Unda-Riga from 40 EUR one way;
- Group transfer service Riga-Minhauzena Unda-Riga from 15 EUR one way;
- Pocket money;
- Safety deposit upon arrival at the camp - 50 EUR (the deposit will be returned at the end of the camp if the participant did not cause any material damage to the camp).
WE BRING BRITAIN! YOU BRING TALENT!
Let’s give our children the opportunity to get unforgettable memories and international experience, make friends from different countries, and also improve their command of English right before the start of the new school year!
APPLICATION DEADLINE – 30 MAY 2020!
Phone: +371 67223267; +371 27007980
E-mail: linkturs@linkturs.lv
Instagram: english_explorer