Academy of Magic – Spital am Pyhrn

A week as… a witch or wizard, a magician, a wand maker, an English speaker.

The direct booking link is coming – until then, sign up via our enquiry form. LevelUp is happy to answer any programme questions.

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Format
Overnight camp
Ages
Ages 8–13
Location
Spital am Pyhrn, Oberösterreich
Dates
11–16 Jul 202726–31 Oct 2027

A week at wizard school – in English, in the Pyhrn-Priel region. At the Academy of Magic, children aged 8 to 13 are sorted into their house at the Sorting Ceremony, craft their own wand in the workshop and earn House Cup points in magical classes, Flying Games and tournaments – guided by native-speaker trainers. Add theatre exercises, creative workshops and outdoor time between the abbey square, Lake Gleinkersee and the mountains of the Kalkalpen national park; the week ends with waltz dancing and the Magical Ball. Accommodation at the JUFA Hotel Spital am Pyhrn, full board, all materials and 24/7 supervision included.

The concept

Welcome to the Academy of Magic

On day one the Sorting Hat speaks: every camper is given a house, a team and a place in the Academy. From that moment the battle for the House Cup is on – and campers become students of magic.

Mornings are for Magical Classes: English through potions, spells and magical puzzles with our native-speaker trainer team. Afternoons belong to the houses – Flying Games, magical creatures, the Wizard Tournament. In between come the moments that last, from the magical quiz to the big closing celebration.

At the end of the week every camper heads home with a hand-crafted wand, a certificate and a new confidence in English.

Camp vlog: a real Academy of Magic week in two and a half minutes – filmed at our winter camp.
  • The Academy of Magic day plan on the flipchart – from breakfast to wand making
  • A student of magic with his hand-crafted wand in front of the house crests
  • A quest begins: two students have found the Dark Lord’s letter
  • Day oneSorting Ceremony – every camper finds their house
  • All weekMagical Classes, quests & the battle for the House Cup
  • The finaleHouse Cup, closing celebration & ceremony

What the kids experience

  • Sorting Ceremony & House Cup points
  • Wand creation workshop
  • Magical classes & Flying Games
  • Tournaments & magical tasks
  • Theatre exercises and creative workshops
  • Outdoor games and sports around the house
  • Evening programmes with quiz nights, talent show & movies
  • End-of-week waltz dancing and Magical Ball

Venue & location

English holiday camp in Spital am Pyhrn

JUFA Hotel Spital am Pyhrn

The JUFA Hotel Spital am Pyhrn occupies the former abbey building on the abbey square, in the heart of the Pyhrn-Priel region: Lake Gleinkersee and the mountains of the Kalkalpen national park are right outside. Comfortable multi-bed rooms, full board and two seminar rooms for workshops and presentations.

  • The JUFA Hotel in the former abbey, the abbey church behind it
  • Jumping into Lake Gleinkersee
  • Lake Gleinkersee with its mountain panorama

Dates & booking

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

The direct booking link is coming – until then, sign up via our enquiry form. LevelUp is happy to answer any programme questions.

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.

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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11–16 Jul 2027 +1

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