Prime Language & Activity Summer Camp for Kids in Via Collina d'Oro, Switzerland

Course Description: Prime Language & Activity Summer Camp for Kids in Via Collina d'Oro, Switzerland

• Outdoor Activities: Focus on gross motor skills, including playground play, sandbox construction, and soccer.

• Indoor Activities: Concentrate on fine motor skills, usually involving teacher-directed sensory and art experiences.

• Weekly trips for exploring local areas.

• Alpine farm visits, nature walks in Montagnola woods, downtown Lugano tour, Swissminiatur Park, Bellinzona castles.

• Hosting from the Apiary, learning fun facts about bees.

Mornings:

• Language Introduction: Young students engage with Italian, French, or English through playful methods like music and games.

• Creative Activities: Mornings feature singing classes and arts and crafts sessions to enhance language learning.

• Focused Language Classes: Dedicated time for structured language learning.

Afternoons:

• Rest Period: Post-lunch downtime for relaxation.

• Vocabulary Enrichment: Learning through science classes and engaging in special projects.

• Special Events: Preparation for unique events like Circus Day and a Renaissance Fair.

• Local Explorations: Visits to significant sites such as Bellinzona Castles, downtown Lugano, and Swissminiatur for practical language use and cultural immersion.

Minnows Daily Schedule

Kids have the opportunity to attend as either a Standard Day or Extended Day student:

STANDARD PROGRAM:

• 08:45 - Minnows arrive to lower campus

• 09:00 - Morning meeting

• 09:20 - Interactive music class

• 09:50 - Language class

• 11:15 - Indoor/outdoor activities

• 12:00 - Mindfulness time

• 12:15 - Three-course lunch

• 13:00 - Rest hour

• 14:00 - Story & activities

• 15:00 - Standard-day Minnows depart

EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM

• 15:00 - Transition to main campus

• 16:30 - Snack & arts hour

• 17:00 - Singing

• 17:30 - Extended-day Minnows depart

Italian language:

• Italian classes focused on Ticino's culture and language, Switzerland's only Italian-speaking canton.

• Teaches vocabulary and phrases for use off-campus, including ordering gelato, alongside Italian culture.

• Suitable for beginning or intermediate learners.

French language:

• Introduces students to diverse French-speaking countries and cultures.

• Focuses on vocabulary and phrases to boost student confidence in French.

• Ideal for beginning or intermediate learners.

English language:

• English as the primary language of instruction and communication throughout the program.

• Offers ample time for students to practice and enhance their English skills.

• Small class sizes, accommodating beginning, intermediate, and advanced learners.

Play:

• Key Ingredients: Play and creativity are central, fostering interaction, problem-solving, innovation, and laughter.

• Benefits: Enhances bonding, verbal and non-verbal communication among children.

• Choice Time: Students can engage in open-ended play with a variety of indoor and outdoor activities.

Fees do not include personal spending, uncovered medical and accident expenses, or personal travel costs.

Pocket Money Advice: You can bring cash on arrival or send via credit card or bank transfer. CHF 40–50 per week for children up to 10 years old is recommended.

Health and Accident Insurance:

• Must have their own insurance or apply for Health and Accident Insurance if non-Swiss residents.

• Unlimited coverage, no deductibles, applicable only for illnesses developed during the session.

• Dental and eye care are not included.

• Standard Day program Monday–Friday from 8:45 to 15:00

• Extended Day program Monday–Friday from 8:45 to 17:30, very active with walks, trips, and science projects

• Choose between English, French, or Italian as main language course, take part in STEAM, arts, music and dance

• Take nature walks and explore our beautiful surroundings

• Explore Ticino on day-trips and cultural visits including museums, falconry, and organic farms

• Day student fees include tuition, books, daily excursions, and meals.