Teen Growth Academy – Falkenhain
A week as… a braver version of yourself, a public speaker, a leader, a goal setter, a deep thinker, an English speaker.
Sign up for date updates- Format
- Overnight camp
- Ages
- Ages 14–17
- Location
- Falkenhain, Sachsen
- Dates
- Summer holidays 2027
A week of Growth Academy right on the lake: at the DJH youth hostel Falkenhain in Saxony, teens aged 14 to 17 combine total English immersion with native speakers and personal development – Strength Finder, mindfulness, goal-setting and improv theatre meet stand-up paddling, canoe tours and campfire evenings. Summer sessions of six nights each with full board; the week ends with project presentations at the closing ceremony.
The concept
Welcome to the Growth Academy
Growth starts with discovering what is already in you. So the week begins with your own strengths – and builds on them: workshops, team challenges and conversations that actually mean something.
Outside, adventure is waiting: outdoor challenges, nature and shared missions. And because everything happens in English, the language grows too – when you have something to say, you find the words.
The week ends with new friendships, a final presentation and a confidence that travels home.
- Day oneDiscovering your own strengths
- All weekWorkshops, outdoor challenges & real conversations
- The finaleFinal presentation – showing what has grown
What the kids experience
- Strength Finder workshop
- Yoga by the lake, meditation and mindfulness
- Goal-setting workshop
- Stand-up paddling, canoeing and lake exploration
- Improv theatre and communication workshops
- Team games, trust exercises and cultural exchange
- Campfire storytelling and cinema night
- Final project, t-shirt design and project presentations
Venue & location
English holiday camp in Falkenhain
DJH Jugendherberge Falkenhain
The DJH youth hostel Falkenhain enjoys a stunning lakeside setting: multi-bed rooms with separate facilities, three buffet meals daily (vegan and vegetarian options) and 24/7 supervision by first-aid-certified staff.
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.
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