Italian Summer Camp, Lignano
Summary Info:
Ages: 13-16 (Teen Summer Camp) and 16-20 (Young Adult Camp)
Location: Lignano, 80 km from Venice in the North East of Italy
Accommodation: Residential, shared dormitory
Duration: 1 to 5 weeks. 2 weeks most popular
Available: Late June to August
24 Hour Supervision
This summer camp in Italy is a programme that combines an Italian language course with sports and creative leisure activities in the fully equipped residential village of Villaggio Adriatico. The camp itself is in a private area with parks and a beautiful beach situated close to Lignano, a lively modern city only 80 km from Venice in the North East of Italy. Both Italian and English lessons are available at the camp for students from a variety of countries. Teenagers in the camp integrate with a mixture of nationalities of similar ages. This programme can host approx. 50 students at any one time. While your son or daughter is away in Lignano you have peace of mind that he/she is staying in a secure environment with full time supervision and support from the staff. It is a safe, fun environment for teens and young adults to meet new friends from all over the world, practice Italian and experience the beauty of coastal Italy.
School
This camp is run by professional teachers and educational tourism coordinators with 25 years experience in language education.
This young team of professionals have first hand experience of learning a foreign language and studying or working abroad. The team is responsive and flexible to students' individual needs. More than 15,000 students/professionals have completed courses with the organisers of the camp - In excess of 30% of clients return for further study.
Highly Qualified Native Teachers - Native speakers - Relevant experience - Other staff members run the sports and leisure programme so the teachers' attention is focused on the language course only.
Excellent facilities: Staff use the extensive facilities available at Villaggio Adriatico to provide a comprehensive and varied programme. These facilities include:
- 3 five-a-side football pitches
- 4 basketball/volleyball courts
- 1 tennis court
- 3 standard outdoor swimming pools
- 1 fun pool
- 1 olympic size swimming pool
- 1.2 km of secured private beach
- Skating lanes
- Mini golf
Great mix of nationalities:
Accommodation
The village
The International Summer Camp program takes place in the holiday village called “Villaggio Adriatico”. The village hosts youth and family groups for sport camps and beach holidays. It has 1.2 km of private beach, newly renovated lodging and excellent sports facilities .
Full room and Board
This program for children and teenagers can host approx. 50 students at any one time. Students share ensuite bedrooms with 3 to 7 beds in rooms with students of the same gender, similar age and mixture of nationalities . All bedrooms are in the same accommodation block, situated inside the village and are fully supervised.
Rooms, including ensuite bathrooms are cleaned every day.
Bedding is provided and changed once a week.
One key is provided per room, which is left in the camp office. Students will have access to their rooms at set times during the day.
Please note that rooms do not come equipped with air conditioning. Italian summers are very hot, so some students bring or buy a small personal fan for their room for more comfort.
NB - There is a damage deposit of €50 to be paid in cash at the beginning of the students' stay. This will be refunded to the student upon departure, provided no damage has been caused.
Meals
Students receive 3 meals per day + afternoon snack. Meals consist of 3 courses (1) pasta or rice, (2) meat & vegetables (3) dessert or fruit. There is a choice of different items for each course. The meals are served at the self-service restaurant inside the village. Approximate meal times are:
Breakfast 08:00 - 09:00hrs
Lunch 13:00 - 14:00hrs
Dinner 19:00 - 20:00hrs
Teens (13-15) are given an afternoon snack. Young adults (16-20) do not have snacks included but there are vending machines in the village should they wish to purchase extra snacks.
Courses
Course structure
20 lessons per week . One lesson lasts 45 minutes . Lessons take place in a modern classroom. Activity based learning (make them fun!) . Emphasis is placed on the development of oral communication skills . Maximum of 15 students per class.
Italian students attending the camp take English lessons while International Students take Italian.
The lesson timetable is: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings from 09:30 - 12:45 hrs.
Tailored tuition
On arrival the students take a short entry test so that they can be placed in classes according to their knowledge . Material is specifically targeted towards children and teenagers.
Schedule
A typical week at Lignano:
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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| 08:00 - 08:30 | Wake up | ||||||
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Breakfast | ||||||
| 09:30 - 11:00 | Level testing | Lesson | Lesson | Full day excursion to Venice | Lesson | Lesson | Activities on the beach or at the pool |
| 11:00 - 11:15 | Break | Break | Break | Full day excursion to Venice | Break | Break | Activities on the beach or at the pool |
| 11:15 - 12:45 | Lesson | Lesson | Lesson | Full day excursion to Venice | Lesson | Lesson | Activities on the beach or at the pool |
| 12:45 - 13:45 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Full day excursion to Venice | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 13:45 - 14:00 | Prepare for afternoon activities | Prepare for afternoon activities | Prepare for afternoon activities | Full day excursion to Venice | Prepare for afternoon activities | Prepare for afternoon activities | Beach volleyball tournament / beach games |
| 14:00 - 16:00 | Mask workshop | Drama workshop | Jewelery making | Full day excursion to Venice | Drama workshop | Face painting | Beach volleyball tournament / beach games |
| 16:00 - 17:00 | Five-a-side football | Volleyball | Tennis | Full day excursion to Venice | Beach volleyball | Basketball | Beach volleyball tournament / beach games |
| 17:00 - 19:00 | Pool/Beach | Acquagio | Pool/Beach | Full day excursion to Venice | Acquagio | Pool/Beach | Beach volleyball tournament / beach games |
| 19:00 - 20:00 | Dinner | ||||||
| 20:00 - 23:00 | Film | Disco | Pizza in Lignano | Quiz night | Evening out in Lignano | Show/Farewell party | Evening out at the funfair |
| 23:00* | Bed time | ||||||
Activities are subject to change depending upon the age of the children and available facilities.
* Younger children go to bed at 22:00
Students who enroll on the Young Adults Camp for 16-20 year olds have more flexibility in terms of activities. For example: from 14:00 to 19:00 hrs, Young Adults can chose an activity, free time, beach or pool. Also from 20:00 to 23:00 Young Adults have alternative activities more suitable for older students. At 12:00am, Young Adults must be in their rooms.
Activities
Tailored activities
Sports and leisure activities are tailored towards the needs of the respective age groups.
Organised sports, games, creative activities and social events
The choice includes:
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Beach volleyball
- Tennis
- Treasure hunts
- Games on the beach
- Swimming in the pools/sea
- Playing on the beach/in the fun pool
- Skating
- Cycling
- Mini golf
- Mask workshop
- Drama workshop
- Quiz night
- Watching films
- Going to the disco
- Fun fair, Lignano
- Pizza restaurant, Lignano
The beach is always available and the swimming pool with water slides is available 3 times a week without extra charge.
All activities take place in multinational groups and the leaders encourage students to communicate in the language they are studying.
Pro Training Camp Lessons
Students that select this programme will take part in activities on the regular programmeme but also take tuition in soccer or tennis. They must select their choice of sport at time of enrolment. Each runs for a minimum duration of 1 week and comprises a set number of hours tuition per week in the chosen sport (shown below):
| Sport | Number of days per week | Total number of hours |
|---|---|---|
| Soccer | 4 | 8/week |
| Tennis | 4 | 8/week |
Excursions
Once a week there is a full day excursion to a local place of interest. All are led by camp staff. Some locations we visit include:
- Venice
- Castello di Miramare
- Trieste
- Aquileia (Roman site)
FAQ
Questions
What days to I arrive and depart on?
Can I go with a friend?
What is the weather like in Lignano?
How does my child keep money safe?
Is laundry service provided?
What do I need to bring with me?
How do I contact my child while in Lignano?
Answers
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What days to I arrive and depart on?
Sundays only. Transfers are included from Venice airport between the hours 09:00 and 20:00. Outside these hours, additional fees will apply.
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Can I go with a friend?
Yes, Summer Camps give you the opportunity to attend with a friend. If you would like to be accommodated together, please let us know at the time of booking. However, we recommend that students share with other international students as it allows for more integration and opportunity to meet more new friends.
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What is the weather like in Lignano?
The temperature in Lignano varies between 25 and 35 C in the summer. Sometimes is gets cooler at night, but rarely falls under 20 C. Sometimes it rains with quick thunderstorms, but they are short, about 2 hours and the sun comes out after normally. Italian summers can get quite hot and rooms are unfortuantely not air conditioned. Some students bring or buy a fan for their rooms, but they cannot be provided by the holiday village.
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How does my child keep money safe?
Camp staff will put students' pocket money in a safety deposit box upon their arrival. Student can ask staff for money at designated times each day.
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Is laundry service provided?
There is laundry service in the camp village, but it is not included in the programme. Students can take their clothes to be washed once a week at a cost of €10 per load. Students do not need to put their name on clothes as staff with provide labeled bags. There are no ironing facilities.
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What do I need to bring with me?
Students should bring the following: 1. Swimming costume 2. Swimming cap (compulsory in the pools) 3. Towel for the beach 4. Towel for the bath/room 5. Casual and beach clothes 6. Sunglasses and hats 7. Suncream 8. Insect repellent (for mosquitoes) 9. Hairdryer (if needed) 10. Sports shoes and beach shoes 11. Sports rackets/ equipment (if students prefer their own, otherwise it will be provided) 12. E111 European Medical Card. As mentiod, for those who find hot weather challenging, a personal fan for their room is a good idea as well. Remember to bring power adaptors for Italian wall sockets if bringing electronic items!
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How do I contact my child while in Lignano?
There are pay phones in the residence which students can use to phone home. Students will be able to use personal mobile phones every evening from 19:00 until they go to bed. The use of mobile phones after official bed time is strictly forbidden.
Supervision
We make every effort to ensure that we satisfy the concerns of parents regarding the personal safety and supervision of their children:
- The 60 hectares of private premises are fully enclosed and patrolled by professional security 24 hours a day
- MB staff provide 24 hour supervision (staff/student ratio of 1:7)
- There is 24 hour healthcare on site
- Lifeguards are on duty at all pools and on the beach
- Medical insurance is included in the price
Students are not allowed to leave the village unsupervised unless their parents send written consent prior to arrival. Where parents have authorised their child to leave the village alone, students will be expected to liaise with staff to keep them informed of their whereabouts and to agree on a time to be back in the village.
Students who do not adhere to the rules of the camp, who are disrespectful to staff, or who are a danger to themselves or other students may be dismissed from the programmeme. Should this occur, parents are required to repatriate their child within 24 hours at their own expense.
Dates/Prices
Fees Include
20 lessons per week, full room and board, residential style shared accommodation, insurance, activity and excursion programmeme, 24 hour supervision, and transfers on Sundays between 09:00 and 20:00 from/to Venice Airport.
N/B. Flights are not included. Please wait to book flights until confirmation of booking is received from EIL by phone or post.
Summer 2010
| Duration | Summer camp for teens (Ages 13 - 16) | Young adults camp (Ages 16 - 20) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | €1386 | €1378 |
| 2 weeks | €2019 | €2007 |
| 3 weeks | €2663 | €2642 |
| 4 weeks | €3326 | €3297 |
| 5 weeks | €3963 | €3927 |
Pro Training Lessons (additional and optional)
- Soccer: €90 p/wk
- Tennis: €90 p/wk
Starting Dates
Average stay and most popular length is 2 weeks. Courses and accommodation run from Sunday to Sunday.
- 27th June
- 4th July
- 11th July
- 18th July
- 25th July
Recommended session dates
- 27th June – 11th July
- 11th July – 27th July
- 18th July – 1st August
Apply
- Please fill in this application form completely.
- Deposit of €350 to secure your place, cheque, bank draft of postal orders make out to EIL Intercultural Learning.
- 2 Passport photos
Please do not book flights before your receive notification from EIL that your course dates are confirmed.
All signatures by parents / students must be completed. Incomplete applications will delay your booking and can result in not obtaining a place on your desired dates or course.
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