Academy of Magic – Wittenberg
A week as… a witch or wizard, a magician, a wand maker, an English speaker.
The date is set – the week becomes bookable through our partner venue, the Lutherstadt Wittenberg youth hostel. Enquire here and we will let you know as soon as booking opens there.
Get booking updates- Format
- Overnight camp
- Ages
- Ages 8–13
- Location
- Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Sachsen-Anhalt
- Dates
- 31 Jan – 5 Feb 2027
A week of wizard academy in Lutherstadt Wittenberg: at the Academy of Magic, children aged 8 to 13 spend the winter holidays in a magical English-speaking world. The youth hostel in the castle ensemble becomes the setting for the Sorting Ceremony, house competitions, wand-making and quests – with native-speaker trainers throughout.
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 points
- Magical lessons and creative challenges
- Wand-making
- Treasure hunts and quests
- Theatre and roleplay activities
- House competitions
- Games and sports
- Evening programmes & final celebration
Venue & location
English holiday camp in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Sachsen-Anhalt
Jugendherberge Lutherstadt Wittenberg
Five nights at the Lutherstadt Wittenberg youth hostel: the house is part of the castle ensemble on the edge of the old town, right next to the Castle Church. Multi-bed rooms, shared meals and seminar rooms for the magical lessons, supervised around the clock by the LevelUp team.
Dates & booking
- 31 Jan – 5 Feb 2027Get booking updates
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 date is set – the week becomes bookable through our partner venue, the Lutherstadt Wittenberg youth hostel. Enquire here and we will let you know as soon as booking opens there.
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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