Juniors and teens Dutch language camp in Bruges
Bruges is a beautifully-preserved medieval trade city built over a network of narrow canals and waterways. Often referred to as “the Venice of the North”, this UNESCO World Heritage site’s inspiring backdrop offers the perfect environment for young learners to improve their language skills while making the most of their holidays in this idyllic location. Located about ten kilometers from the North Sea, Bruges is also a popular seaside destination with bike paths and sandy beaches.
Our Language Camp centre « Aan de plas » is located in this superb setting.
The language campus
Camp stays take place at the outstanding “Aan de Plas” Sports & Leisure Centre. It’s ideally located for both lessons and sports activities, and a great starting point for exploring Bruges and the area during Autumn, Spring and Summer holidays.
Dutch lessons : general information
- Minimum stay : 1 week
- Lessons duration : 50 minutes
- Number of students per class : average of 12
- Level assessment test on Sunday arrival
- Bank holidays : July 21 and August 15 (programme may vary on these days)
- Activities duration: 2 hours every afternoon Monday to Friday.
Our Dutch & Activity programme in Flanders is a fun and engaging way for 8-17 year old to learn Dutch and take part in a varied, specially designed activity programme with full supervision and friendly, approachable teachers and camp counselors in a safe and secure campus environment. Perfect for a first study abroad stay for young learners.
Our students are international and diverse, giving all participants the chance to make meaningful international friendships and learn about other cultures while improving their Dutch and making the most of their holidays.
The school provides top quality language education. Classes are held in small groups and activities are always fun to allow young students a rapid acquisition of the vocabulary, comprehension and practice of the language.
Activitity programme
Several options are offered depending on the holiday period.
- During Autumn holidays: we offer a multi-activity programme including cultural visits and various sports activities such as basketball, football, volleyball, kayaking…, depending on the weather.
- During Easter/Spring holidays: we offer a selection of options from those listed below. The options offered are followed by an *.
- During Summer holidays: all options are on offer
Option activity duration: 2 hours every afternoon Monday to Friday.
Schedule
Evening activities
Every evening, organised and coached activities are offered to the participants (films, bowling, games without frontiers, table tennis, pools, table-soccer, etc.). Younger students are coached by bilingual teachers who can also communicate with them in their mother tongue, if necessary.
Students enjoy on-site residential accommodation and have lessons in the same building. They are fully supervised by trained camp counselors.
Boarders
Each of the 16 rooms in the centre (4-6 students per room), fully-equipped, cosy and comfortable, offers a splendid view over the 39-acre lake. Each room includes its own ensuite bathroom with a separate toilet. All residents benefit from free WiFi access. Full board is included in the programme price. For 2 weeks stays or longer, there is an additional fee for the Saturday night, full board and week-end activities (see “Dates & Prices” tab.)
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Bed linen is not included.
Please bring your own sleeping bag or a set of single bed sheets and a pillow case. If you are travelling by plane with restricted luggage, a set of sheets and pillow case (Bedding Pack) is available at extra cost (see “Dates & Prices” tab).
Day Campers
Families on holiday nearby can choose our Day Camper option, including Dutch lessons (one fewer lesson per day than the Boarders option), lunch, excursions and sports or cultural activities. The programme runs 09.00-17.00 daily and all options are available (See Dates & Prices tab for more details on pricing and corresponding discount).
Transport
We can arrange your transfers from Brussels Zaventem Airport or Bruxelles-Midi (Brussels South) Train Station on arrival and/or departure.
Practical details
- Campers’ Age: the Dutch & Activities Course is a fully-inclusive programme designed specifically for children aged 8-9 (Spring session and the first 2 weeks of July only), 10-12, 13-15 and 16-17.
- Arrivals: Sunday 15-16 hrs, departures Saturday 10-11 hrs
- A placement test is held on Sunday immediately after arrival, so students are placed in the right class and ready to begin their course from Monday morning.
- Car park available for easy drop-off and pick-up on arrival/departure days.
Dates & Fees 2023
Courses run Sunday-Saturday (7 days, 6 nights) and are held every week during the Summer holidays.
Dates 2023
Easter/Spring 2023
- 30/04 – 06/05
- 07/05 – 13/05
Summer 2023
- 09/07 – 15/07
- 16/07 – 22/07
- 23/07 – 29/07
- 30/07 – 05/08
- 06/08 – 12/08
- 13/08 – 19/08
- 20/08 – 26/08
Autumn 2023
- 29/10 – 04/11
It is possible to combine a Dutch course with different activity options (i.e. Culture on first week and then Tennis or Multisports or Windsurfing or Horseriding if the stay exceeds one week and runs over several weeks).
Fees 2023
All taxes and enrolment fees included
Programme Prices – per week
| Lessons & activities - Residence, full board (1 to 4 weeks) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2023 | Culture | Multisports | Tennis | Horse Riding | ||
| 30/04 - 06/05 | € 645 | € 645 | € 710 | € 780 | ||
| 07/05 - 13/05 | € 645 | € 645 | € 710 | € 780 | ||
| Summer 2023 | Culture | Multisports | Tennis | Windsurfing | Horse Riding | Exam Prep |
| 09/07 - 15/07 | € 645 | € 645 | € 710 | € 770 | € 780 | - |
| 16/07 - 22/07 | € 645 | € 645 | € 710 | € 770 | € 780 | - |
| 23/07 - 29/07 | € 645 | € 645 | € 710 | € 770 | € 780 | - |
| 30/07 - 05/08 | € 645 | € 645 | € 710 | € 770 | € 780 | - |
| 06/08 - 12/08 | € 645 | € 645 | € 710 | € 770 | € 780 | - |
| 13/08 - 19/08 | € 645 | € 645 | € 710 | € 770 | € 780 | € 770 |
| 20/08 - 26/08 | € 645 | € 645 | € 710 | € 770 | € 780 | € 770 |
| Autumn 2023 | Sports & Culture programme | |||||
| 29/10 - 04/11 | € 645 | |||||
| Accommodation Extra's | ||||||
| Extra night from Saturday to Sunday between two weeks (stays exceeding 1 week) | € 90 | |||||
| Bedding Pack hire (Sheets, blanket, pillow) | € 25 | |||||
| Special diet (vegetarian, halal, etc...) | € 30 | |||||
| Airport or train station transfers | ||||||
| Destination | One-way | Round trip | ||||
| Zaventem Airport or Bruxelles Midi Station (Thalys) | € 200 | € 370 | ||||
| Transfer extras | ||||||
| Arrival or departure between 20.00 & 10.00 | € 50 | |||||
| Unaccompanied Minor transfer (UM) | € 75 | |||||
| Discounts | ||||||
| Day Camp: course without accommodation (per week) | € 165 | |||||
| Family Discount (starting from 2nd enrolment) | € 15 | |||||
Prices include:
- Dutch lessons
- Placement test on arrival and progress test at the end of the stay
- Certificate of completion at the end of the stay
- Residence accommodation, full board
- Shared room, shared bathroom, free Wi-Fi
- Course materials
- All sports and use of sports facilities
- All activities (daytime and evening) and weekend excursions, including transport and entrance fees
- 24hr supervision
- Emergency accident insurance coverage
Prices do not include:
- Transportation to Bruges or transfers from Brussels Airport – Zaventem or Brussels Midi Train Station
- Saturday night stay if 2 weeks stay or longer (see extra fee in Prices & Dates tab)
- Bed linen loan extra (€25 per week)
- Riding boots (Horse Riding activity only)
