Camp is located in Varemurru Holiday Centre. Everybody will be arriving to the camp from different cities and countries, so please get in touch with us and we will provide you with information that is most suitable for you.
We send out emails with directions to everyone before camp. Keep an eye on your inbox and spam.
Address: Varemurru Puhkekeskus, Varemurru talu Matsi küla, 88219
Lessons start at 9:15/9:30 depending on the schedule that year. Lessons finnish at 13:00 and students will have breaks between classes.
The lesson activities depend on the level of the group but every group will cover new vocabulary, speaking, writing, grammar and reading. We use a wide range of teaching methods to try and find the best approach to every student and to ensure students interest in the lessons.
Students have a choice of multiple afternoon activities every day that they can participate in. Example of afternoon activities:
Scavenger Hunt
Capture the Flag
Volleyball
Business Day
Debate Club
Creative Writing
Origami
Evening activities are mostly “shows” that require some preparation. For example:
Fashion show
Talent show
Karaoke night
Theater night
On the first day of the camp there will be a test where students will be assessed on their language skills. They will be placed in a group according to their abilities.
We understand that students might feel pressure during the test and perhaps not perform to the best of their abilities, that's why during the first 2 days teachers keep a close eye on all the students to see who would need to be transfered to another group.
The phones are taken away before bedtime and returned after lessons. The reason for phones being taken before bedtime is that kids need to get a good night rest before the next day. Phones can be a distraction since they can access social media, games and contact other campers. Furthermore having a phone at night can lead to disruption of other cabins and camp organisers. To ensure the well-being and safety of the campers our staff also needs to rest and properly organize all activities. We do not want to single anyone out so everyone’s phones are taken by their supervisors and kept safe.
The phones are returned after the lesson because this way no lesson can get disrupted and no camper will get distracted.
In case of family emergency the camper should inform his/hers supervisor and the phone will be returned when it is needed.
This rule exist to ensure that everyone is engaged in the camp life and that the camp can run smoothly with everyone making the most of their time there.
If the participant cancels at least 1 month before the start of the session, 70% of the camp fee will be refunded. If the participant cancels 2–3 weeks before the session, 50% of the camp fee will be refunded. If the participant cancels 1 week before the session, 20% of the camp fee will be refunded.
In case of illness: 1–7 days before the start of the camp – 30% will be withheld, the remaining amount refunded.
Additional conditions: If the participant does not arrive on the first day, withdraws during the session, or leaves the camp early, the fee will not be refunded. If the participant cancels on the first day or during the session, a full refund is possible only if a replacement participant is found for the same period.