St.Gilgen International Summer Camp

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1 St.Gilgen International Summer Camp S A L Z B U R G A U S T R I A

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3 ca mp I N T E R N A T I O N A L S U M M E R C A M P 1 8. J U L Y 8. A U G St. Gilgen International School, near Salzburg in Austria sits in an idyllic position on the shores of the beautiful Lake Wolfgang. In July and August St. Gilgen offers an exceptional Summer Camp open to young people aged between 9 and 16 from around the world. The main language of instruction is English with students accepted from beginner to advanced level. Our Summer Camp students enjoy excellent classroom teaching enriched by specialist creative and cultural experiences. We offer the opportunity to enjoy Music and drama as part of our Performing Arts option Interactive English or German language tuition as part of our Language option Specialist sports coaching as part of our Sports Science option All are offered in creative academic teaching spaces, striking natural surroundings and close to the historic city of Salzburg. Utilising the nearby lake and surrounding mountains, in the afternoons our Outdoor Adventure options include swimming, canoeing, kayaking, hiking and rock climbing as well as a range of sports, balanced by cultural and social opportunities. The two or three-week programme provides an exciting combination of academic and extra-curricular activities embodying our school values and designed to develop the whole person.

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5 tra cks T H R E E T R A C K S Summer Camp participants can follow one of three different tracks in the morning and come together to do group activities in the afternoon. the three tracks Are Performing Arts Music and drama workshops with specialist coaching and masterclasses each morning bring your instruments. Language English or German language lessons tailored to your level from expert teachers each morning. Sports Sports and sports science coaching in the morning from highly qualified coaching staff In line with our StGIS ethos we have high expectations of our summer students and in return Summer Camp participants experience excellence. The Summer Camp is an ideal opportunity for children who wish to join St. Gilgen International School or another boarding school in the future.

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7 MORNING ACTIVITIES Students choose one of the following programme options and attend 3 hours of classes per morning. PERFORM ING ARTS Utilising our exceptional theatre and performing arts venues, students will receive specialised musical and theatrical coaching to develop their individual skills. Musical workshops aimed at developing instrumental and vocal skills in a variety of genres will build performing and recording confidence. Beginner to advanced performers can contribute to an ensemble and perform in a musical theatre performance. For those students interested in composition and songwriting, their creative ideas could form a part of our workshops, allowing them to experiment and receive feedback from our accomplished teachers. Drama students will receive specialist master classes with our in-house professional acting coach in movement and speaking skills, whilst building self-confidence and an ability to work with others. Students will work closely as an ensemble to develop and perform an original final showcase performance and their skills will be available to be applied beyond Summer Camp. L A NGUA GE E NGL ISH OR G ERMAN Focused language tuition, in either English or German, delivered at each student s particular level and within a fun and active classroom environment. Language acquisition via reflection on each student s own culture will enrich their understanding of their own culture and help discover a new one. Learning a new language will open a window into intercultural understanding and help develop critical thinking skills. Students will also attend application classes where their learnt language is directly applied to real world settings - a truly fun way to explore language and enjoy Austria at the same time! SPORT Sporting performance is more than just passion and ability. Trained sport coaches lead students not only in participating in a number of different sports and outdoor activities but also into a discovery of the science behind sports - covering areas of human physiology, psychological skills training, nutritional adaptations, performance principles and methods. This is key learning that can be applied to sport, study and life. AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES Students are encouraged to sample a range of activities or they can focus on a particular activity and master advanced skills while in the Summer Camp: Hiking across the mountains Rock climbing with spectacular views Canoeing and kayaking in the lake Cycling around the lake Swimming both at water parks and in the lake Overnight camping at the foot of the Alps Cultural tours in Salzburg

8 ca re B O A R D I N G A N D P A S T O R A L C A R E Every Summer Camp student is allocated to a boarding house. House Parents and other boarding staff oversee the pastoral needs of students in their care through highly effective House staff teams. St. Gilgen International School has four lovely boarding houses, which are former village hotels, each near the centre of the village. Our Boarding Houses are all-age, thereby creating a family atmosphere and a genuine home from home. All student bedrooms are en-suite. Boys and girls live in separate boarding houses and each student shares a room with one other student. Summer Camp students enjoy a range of healthy menu options in our unique catering environment using excellent local restaurants. We serve local cuisine as well as a range of international dishes and all our meals are made from fresh local ingredients. Salads, vegetables and fruit are freely available and vegetarian and other special diets can be catered for. All our staff welcome contact with parents by or telephone to ensure the children in their care are happy and fulfilled. There is a school nurse in our medical centre during the Summer Camp and the school doctor is based in the village.

9 app ly HOW TO APPLY The number of places in the St. Gilgen International School Summer Camp is limited. Please complete and return your application form as soon as possible. The application form and further information can be found on our website or the fees Are 3,500 for two weeks 18 July to 1 August 2015 or 25 July to 8 August 5,000 for three weeks 18 July to 8 August 2015 Fees include: accommodation, linen and towels, laundry service, all meals, language teaching, course materials, all excursions, sports, activities, entertainment and travel from and to Salzburg airport on the arrival and departure days for students travelling alone. Conditions of Acceptance: An important part of education is to lead students to take personal responsibility. Students and Summer Camp staff live together in a small community and the programme is a safe place in which consideration, respect for others and an awareness of the effects of our actions guide our rules and regulations. Further details of these are on the last page of this document and within the application form. ProgrAMMe expectations Students should always act as Summer Camp ambassadors, with their behaviour reflecting this role. Students are expected to show tolerance and respect at all times. Any action which offends against common sense or good manners is a breach of Summer Camp expectations. Inappropriate contact between students is not allowed. Students are not allowed to use or be in possession of illegal drugs, cigarettes or alcohol.

10 Published by: International School St. Gilgen, Design: K12 Design OG, Photography: Wolfgang Stadler, frequently AsKeD Questions It is important for you to read all the information below carefully before making an application. 1. When does the Summer Camp start and finish? Students are expected to arrive in St. Gilgen on the Saturday. Courses and activities begin on the Sunday and finish on the Friday. Students leave St. Gilgen on the Saturday. 2. Where will my child sleep? In our boarding houses. House parents live in the same accommodation and are on hand 24 hours a day. Boys and girls houses are separate. 3. Is there a laundry service? Full laundry service is provided to all students. 4. What should my child bring? Joining instructions will be sent to you and your child approximately four weeks before the start of the programme. This will contain a clothing list, pocket money guidance and suggestions of what your child should and should not bring. 5. What happens outside class? Students benefit from fully structured days, from the moment they wake up to the moment the lights are turned off at night. Our experience has shown us that students and their parents prefer a structured schedule for the day. Within this, some free time is built in to each day, so that those who wish to can spend ABout st.gilgen international school some quiet time, home or catch up on the day s events with friends. 6. How can I communicate with my child? and Skype are both easy ways of keeping in touch with your child while they are at Summer Camp. You will also have an emergency contact number for the Leadership Team of the Summer Camp and the Boarding House Parents. We make sure that all students contact their parents upon arrival. 7. What level of English does my child need? We welcome all levels of ability, from beginner to bilingual. Each student is provided with a personalised programme to reflect their abilities and interests. 8. How will my child get to St. Gilgen? You can make your own arrangements to get to the Summer Camp, or we can arrange to meet your child at Salzburg airport or train station. Staff will be easily identifiable and this information will be included in the joining instructions. Staff collecting younger students travelling as unaccompanied minors will have a letter signed by the Director of Summer Camp informing airport staff that they have permission to collect the student. 9. Will my child require a visa? The responsibility for all visa arrangements (where required) rests solely with the parents of the child. The Summer Camp will provide supporting Visa paperwork where necessary. St. Gilgen International School is a co-educational boarding and day school for students between the ages of 9 and 18. The language of instruction is English. Our school offers a bespoke and rigorous primary and middle school curriculum leading to the International Baccalaureate Diploma qualification in the final two years. Academic expectations are high and high standards of conduct are required. Austria is a beautiful and inspiring country, known as the home of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, The Sound of Music and the Salzburg Festival; it is also a top destination for skiing and winter sports, as well as hiking and water sports throughout the summer. A unique feature of our school is its idyllic setting and safe location in the stunning lakeside village of St. Gilgen on the shores of Lake Wolfgang in the heart of Austria. The values of our school reflect the rich cultural heritage of our village. Transportation links via the international airports in Salzburg, Munich and Vienna mean that access is straightforward from global destinations. In addition we are served by an excellent European rail network. Ischlerstrasse 13, 5340 St. Gilgen, Austria, Tel , Fax /10, info@stgis.at