- Format
- Day camp
- Ages
- Ages 8–13
- Location
- Dresden, Sachsen
- Dates
- Summer holidays 2027
A week in the spotlight – in English. At the Spotlight Academy, children aged 8 to 13 receive their own Performer Role, join an ensemble and work through theatre, improv, voice and character workshops towards their own showcase, performed live for parents on Friday. Led by native-speaker trainers, fully supervised 9:00 to 16:00 with a warm lunch included.
The concept
Welcome to the Spotlight Academy
Every performer has a gift: a voice, a presence, a story to tell. On day one, each camper receives their performer role, finds their ensemble and builds a stage identity – a name, a character, a voice.
The week belongs to rehearsal: scenes take shape, characters develop, improv builds courage – and the Spotlight Trials call for every kind of creative bravery. All of it runs in English, because English is the language of the stage.
On the final day the curtain rises: the kids write, direct and perform their own showcase – their story, their stage, their moment.
- Day onePerformer role & ensemble
- All weekWorkshops, improv & the Spotlight Trials
- The finaleTheir own live show for an audience
What the kids experience
- Performer Role Ceremony and ensemble formation
- Ultimate Spotlight Trials
- Voice and movement workshops
- Improv theatre workshop
- Scene writing and rehearsal
- City storytelling adventure through Dresden
- Friday live showcase – parents invited
- Certificate ceremony; max. 12 per ensemble
Venue & location
English day camp in Dresden
DJH Jugendgästehaus Dresden
The DJH guest house Dresden offers professional seminar and performance spaces, outdoor areas for games and ensemble activities, a warm lunch every day and a central location with excellent public transport links.
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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