Academy of Magic: Teen Edition – Schloss Colditz
A week as… a witch or wizard, a magician, a wand maker, an English speaker.
Pick a date & book- Format
- Overnight camp
- Ages
- Ages 13–17
- Location
- Colditz, Sachsen
- Dates
- 1–7 Aug 202715–21 Aug 2027
- Price
- € 618
Wizard school for teens, in a real castle: at the Teen Edition of the Academy of Magic at Colditz Castle, teens aged 13 to 17 pick one of two creative tracks – film production or theatre performance – and spend the week with native-speaker trainers on filmmaking, acting, roleplay and character development, woven into a storyline that runs through the whole castle. Add spell-writing, a Quidditch tournament and the Yule Ball. The week ends with the big premiere.
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
- Two tracks to choose from – film production or theatre performance
- Filmmaking, acting and roleplay workshops
- Character development and storylines across the whole castle
- Spell-writing
- Quidditch tournament
- The Yule Ball
- Big premiere at the end of the week
- Entirely in English, with native-speaker trainers
Venue & location
English holiday camp in Colditz, Sachsen
DJH Colditz (Schloss Colditz)
The camp lives in the castle itself: six nights in multi-bed rooms with full board and bedding, supervised around the clock. Arrival on Sunday between 3 and 4 pm, departure on Saturday.
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 DJH youth hostel at Colditz Castle – 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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