Academy of Magic – Oldenburg
A week as… a witch or wizard, a magician, a wand maker, an English speaker.
Pick a date & book- Format
- Overnight camp
- Ages
- Ages 8–13
- Location
- Oldenburg, Niedersachsen
- Dates
- 18–23 Oct 202611–16 Jul 2027+1 more date
- Price
- from € 595
A week at wizard school in the middle of Oldenburg – in English. 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. English is spoken all week, guided by native-speaker trainers, alongside theatre exercises, creative workshops and evening programmes. The week closes with the grand banquet and the Closing Ceremony. Accommodation at the DJH youth hostel Oldenburg, 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.
- 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
- Scavenger hunt and outdoor games
- Evening programmes with quiz nights, talent show & movies
- Grand banquet and Closing Ceremony at the end of the week
Venue & location
English holiday camp in Oldenburg
DJH Jugendherberge Oldenburg
The DJH youth hostel Oldenburg sits in the middle of the city, a five-minute walk from the main station and within walking distance of the old town: 200 beds across 64 rooms, a café and bistro and five group rooms – space enough for magical lessons and evening programmes. Multi-bed rooms with shower and toilet, full board included.
Dates & booking
- 18–23 Oct 2026€ 595Book now
- 11–16 Jul 2027Ask about this camp
- 24–29 Oct 2027Ask about this camp
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 autumn 2026 week is booked directly with the DJH youth hostel Oldenburg. The two 2027 weeks already have their dates; our partner venue's booking page is still to come – enquire here and we will let you know as soon as those weeks can be booked.
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.
Ask about this camp