Teen Growth Academy – Lauterbach
A week as… a braver version of yourself, a public speaker, a leader, a goal setter, a deep thinker, an English speaker.
The dates are set – the weeks become bookable through our partner venue, the DJH youth hostel Lauterbach. Enquire here and we will let you know as soon as booking opens there.
Get booking updates- Format
- Overnight camp
- Ages
- Ages 14–17
- Location
- Lauterbach (Hessen), Hessen
- Dates
- 18–24 Jul 202725–31 Jul 2027
A week for yourself – in English, in the Vogelsberg hills. At the Teen Growth Academy in Lauterbach, teens aged 14 to 17 combine full English immersion with native-speaker trainers and personal development – Strength Finder, mindfulness, goal-setting, leadership training and improv theatre meet outdoor adventures and campfire evenings. Accommodation, full board and 24/7 supervision included; the week ends with final presentations and a 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 and identity workshops
- Mindfulness, meditation and stress management
- Goal-setting and leadership workshops
- Improv theatre and communication workshops
- Team games, trust exercises and cultural exchange
- Outdoor adventures in the Vogelsberg hills
- Campfire storytelling and cinema night
- Final project, t-shirt design and project presentations
Venue & location
English holiday camp in Lauterbach (Hessen), Hessen
DJH Jugendherberge Lauterbach
The DJH youth hostel Lauterbach sits at the edge of the half-timbered town in the Vogelsberg hills: multi-bed rooms, full board, group rooms for the workshops and grounds for team games and campfires.
Dates & booking
- 18–24 Jul 2027Get booking updates
- 25–31 Jul 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 dates are set – the weeks become bookable through our partner venue, the DJH youth hostel Lauterbach. 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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