Second Day: The hike in the mountains! Nature and English!

Today we woke up to a beautiful day and all had breakfast. Then we played some games before splitting into groups for English class and games. We played “catch the bacon”, “freeze tag” and a lot more. Then we had some great peaches and nectarines for snack, they were very refreshing after the games. After that the children switched and did more English class and games. We took some of the children on a nature [...]

Sunday afternoon and Monday - first whole day at camp!!!

Sunday After an exciting afternoon on Sunday where the kids made coulourful name tags, did their level tests and got settled into their cabins, we had dinner and played the 'Kiss the Pig' game to get to know each other. Then it was time for our tired but excited campers to go to bed! Monday Monday morning kicked off with ColaCao, toast and sobaos, then it was time for the campers to meet their teachers and fellow [...]

Getting in touch with nature

My students and I went on a nature walk today! Right behind the camp theres a beautiful trail that leads into the forest. The kids did a scavenger hunt and had to find things like: pine cones, muchrooms, fruits, etc. After class, we took them into the game room where they learned a typical Scottish dance from our Scottish councelor, Morag. The children learned the dance really quickly and had a lot of fun doing it. [...]

The kids arrive to camp!

Yesterday was our first full day of camp. The children were all excited and anxious to see what the say had in store for them. After breakfast, the students were divided into their classes. I really enjoyed the first class with my group. We did an activity where the students interviewed a partner and then had to present them to the class. It was a great way for them to get to know eachother a little better. They are [...]

First Day of Camp

My class (6-8 year-olds), had a great first day!  Everyone was very enthusiastic about English class, where we learned each others' names, our ages, and our birthdays.  We talked about all the fun stuff we are going to do at camp this week.  Later on we enjoyed some active games up by the pool, like Ships and Sailors, and Birdie in a Tree.  Everyone was super tired afterwards, and happy to go down [...]