Academy of Heroes – Hintersee

A week as… a hero, a champion, a teammate, a role model, an English speaker.

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Format
Overnight camp
Ages
Ages 8–13
Location
Hintersee, Bayern
Dates
Summer holidays 2027

Become a superhero – in the middle of the Bavarian Alps. At Hintersee, children aged 8 to 13 discover their heroic strengths at the Academy of Heroes: an archetype ceremony, team missions and Hero Trials, their own comic book workshop in English and real mountain adventures outdoors. Accommodation, full board, all materials, a hero t-shirt and 24/7 supervision included – parents are invited to the final Hero Showcase.

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.

  • The big reveal: a hero shows off his self-made spider mask
  • Armour fitted: a real knight's gauntlet for the next hero mission
  • Hero training: three heroes holding a handstand against the wall
  • Day oneArchetype Ceremony – every hero finds their strength
  • All weekMissions, Hero Trials & the comic workshop
  • The finaleHero Showcase with certificate

What the kids experience

  • Archetype Card Ceremony & your own hero identity
  • Comic book creation in English
  • Team missions & code-cracking challenges
  • Ultimate Hero Trials
  • Improv theatre & project workshops
  • Mountain adventures & outdoor challenges
  • Evenings with campfire stories, quiz nights, talent shows & movies
  • Final Hero Showcase – parents invited

Venue & location

English holiday camp in Hintersee

Alpine scenery right at Hintersee lake in Bavaria: lake and mountains as the outdoor playground, comfortable multi-bed rooms (separate dorms for girls and boys) and full board with vegetarian, vegan, halal and allergy-friendly options.

  • The camp house at Hintersee against the mountain panorama
  • Lake Hintersee near Berchtesgaden

Dates & booking

Summer holidays 2027 – exact dates to follow.

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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

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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Summer holidays 2027

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