Spotlight Academy: Film Day Camp – Bad Urach
A week as… a filmmaker, a director, a screenwriter, a film star, an editor, an English speaker.
Sign up for date updates- Format
- Day camp
- Ages
- Ages 10–14
- Location
- Bad Urach, Baden-Württemberg
- Dates
- Summer holidays 2027
One week, one real short film – in English. At the Movie Camp in the Swabian Alps, teenagers aged 10 to 14 develop their own story, write the script, work in front of and behind the camera, scout locations and edit their film as a team – guided by native-speaker trainers. On Friday the finished film celebrates its premiere.
The concept
Welcome on set
From day one everyone is part of a film crew: directing, acting, screenwriting, camera, editing – every camper takes a real role in a real production.
Workshops cover scriptwriting, acting and camera technique with our native-speaker team; then it is production time: shooting scenes, reviewing footage, giving feedback. Every creative decision is made in English.
On the final day: the big film premiere. Everyone goes home with a finished short film – and with English that grew on set.
- Day oneCrew roles: director, camera, cast
- All weekScript, shoot & edit
- The finaleFilm premiere for an audience
What the kids experience
- Full film production journey from idea to finished short film
- Scriptwriting and story development
- Acting for camera & improvisation workshops
- Camera techniques and location scouting
- Editing the footage as a team
- Film premiere at the end of the week
- Native English speakers and experienced trainers
- A role for everyone – acting, directing, writing, sound, set design, editing
Venue & location
English day camp in Bad Urach
DJH Jugendherberge Bad Urach
The modern DJH youth hostel Bad Urach sits in the Swabian Alps – with indoor and outdoor spaces suited to workshops and filming. The surroundings double as locations for scouting and visual storytelling.
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 does a camp day look like?
Mornings start with interactive English sessions; afternoons are for projects, games and challenges – all in English, all supervised. Exact drop-off and pick-up times come with your registration confirmation.
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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