Academy of Heroes – Biggesee
A week as… a hero, a champion, a teammate, a role model, an English speaker.
Pick a date & book- Format
- Overnight camp
- Ages
- Ages 8–13
- Location
- Olpe, Nordrhein-Westfalen
- Dates
- 21–26 Mar 202724–29 Oct 2027
- Price
- € 549
A week of hero school on the Biggesee – in English. At the Academy of Heroes, children aged 8 to 13 explore a different hero archetype in a new mission every day: workshops, creative tasks, outdoor challenges, escape games and evening programmes, guided by native-speaker trainers. A closing ceremony celebrates every child's own strengths.
The concept
Welcome to the Academy of Heroes
Every hero has a strength: courage, wisdom, power or fearlessness. On day one, each camper discovers theirs – with a personal Archetype Card, a hero name and a self-designed hero t-shirt.
The week is built around that identity: teams take on missions, crack codes and compete in the Ultimate Hero Trials. In the comic workshop every hero story gets its own pages – and because all of it happens in English, the language grows with every mission.
At the end of the week the heroes show what they are made of at the big Hero Showcase – parents warmly invited.
- Day oneArchetype Ceremony – every hero finds their strength
- All weekMissions, Hero Trials & the comic workshop
- The finaleHero Showcase with certificate
What the kids experience
- A daily mission around a different hero archetype
- Interactive workshops and creative tasks
- Outdoor challenges by the Biggesee
- Escape games and teamwork tasks
- Evening programme
- Closing ceremony celebrating each child's strengths
Venue & location
English holiday camp in Olpe, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Jugendherberge Biggesee
Five nights at the Biggesee youth hostel in Olpe, in multi-bed rooms with en-suite shower and full board, supervised around the clock by the LevelUp team.
Dates & booking
All dates run through the same booking link – you pick the date you want there, in the next step.
What’s included
- Full English programme with our native-speaker trainer team
- Accommodation & meals at the camp venue
- All materials & workshops
- Round-the-clock supervision
- Big final presentation with a certificate
Booking and cancellations are handled directly by the Biggesee youth hostel – LevelUp delivers the full English programme.
You’re part of the camp week too
From midweek updates to the big Final Presentation — you won’t miss a thing.
The Final Presentation
On the last day, you’re warmly invited to watch the campers show off what they’ve built over the week — from magical short films to adventure journals, from businesses they’ve launched to the final dance ensemble. Standing up and presenting in English is often the moment their new confidence really shows. Ceremony, snacks and a certificate for every camper included.
Midweek updates
You don’t have to wait until the last day to see what’s going on — our trainers share photos and stories from camp midweek, so you can follow along with what the group is up to almost live.
Frequently asked questions
My child only speaks a little English – is that a problem?
No. Our trainers run the whole day in English but meet every child at their own level: understanding comes first, and speaking follows once it feels safe. Playing, building and rehearsing together, even quieter kids warm up quickly.
Who looks after the kids?
A LevelUp team of native-speaker and international trainers runs the programme and stays with the group throughout the camp week. Midweek we share photos and short updates, and you are warmly invited to the final presentation on the last day.
How are the children accommodated?
In multi-bed rooms at the camp venue, with separate sleeping areas for girls and boys. The LevelUp team stays in the same house all week and is on hand at night too.
What if my child gets homesick?
Our team is around day and night and knows the classic second-evening dip well: closeness, distraction and a full programme usually do the trick. If a child needs more than that, we call you directly and decide together.
How do I register my child?
Right from the booking section on this page – via the booking link or an enquiry. After registering you receive all details on the schedule, packing list and payment.
Questions about this camp?
We are happy to help with the programme, travel and registration.
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