Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Summer Camp

Your Journey to a Fulfilling Life

We invite all children between the ages of 6 and 12 to meet new friends while experiencing incredible history and stunning nature. Come have fun, learn new skills, and go on epic adventures while enjoying the beautiful country of Bulgaria.

Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Summer Camp

Program highlights

Field trips to natural sites such as caves, waterfalls and mountain trails
Water activities such as rowing and paddle boarding
Visits to museums in one of the oldest cities in Europe (Plovdiv)
Visits to historical places and archaeological sites such as ancient theatres, fortresses, and ruins
Traditional craftsmanship workshops such as pottery, making jewellery and weaving
Experience of traditional culture and food
Many other awesome and creative activities

Why our program

✨Improve fluency in English language – teachers use English as the primary language of instruction
✨Develop valuable social skills including intercultural understanding, collaboration, patience and trust
✨Plovdiv is home to a diverse and unique collection of nature, history, culture, traditions, and attractions
✨Easy reach from many central locations in Europe, including direct flights to Plovdiv from London, UK
✨Experience the perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and authentic Bulgarian life

Questions & Answers

Who is it for?

6 -12 years of age
At intermediate or higher level of English language proficiency
Open to a transformative learning experience in a new place with great history and nature
Seeking to make new friends and experience different culture

Costs?

Program:

Price for 2 weeks: EUR 350*

Price for 4 weeks: EUR 620*

Food?

If you’d like, we can provide your child with healthy food during the camp. Cost of food is an additional EUR10 per day per child and includes breakfast, snack, and lunch. Food will be mainly comprised of freshly prepared traditional food / multiple options to choose from including meat-based and vegetarian.

Additional costs?

Depending on what activities we do and which places we visit on a given week, there will be an added cost of up to EUR 50 per child per week, which would cover any costs related to transport and visits to destinations such as parks, cultural sites and museums. Final details will be sent to the registrants before the start of the program.

Schedule?

Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm

Block 1: 17 – 28 June
Block 2: 1 – 12 July
Block 3: 15 – 26 July
Block 4: 22 July – 2 August

You may register for any 2 or 4 week block. You may register for one or more.

Meetup?

Iskra School, Plovdiv, 1 “Krim” St

Registration dates?

Registration is required by 30 May 2024 (for Blocks 1 and 2) and by 14 June (for Blocks 3 and 4).

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Yam Cooper – main instructor

Yam Cooper is an innovative educator, children’s author, artist, and musician. Utilizing his diverse skills in the arts and conscious pedagogy, Yam infuses his classes with fun, humour, and creativity. As cofounder of the non-profit Children for a Better Future Education Society, he helped create a unique children’s play centre in rural British Columbia, Canada and founded innovative travelling STEAM programs. He has taught writing, improv, art, music, science, life skills, nature education, and more in North America and Europe, and teaches visual and performing arts at the Iskra school in Plovdiv.

About the host

This program is created and hosted by Primary School Iskra.

Iskra Primary School is an innovative progressive school, founded by a passionate group of visionary parents to provide their children with a comprehensive education that cultivates their body, mind, heart and soul.

Find out more about the school at https://iskraschool.bg/en.

Apply for Summer Camp Plovdiv

Apply

Registration is required by 30 May 2024 (for Blocks 1 and 2) and by 14 June (for Blocks 3 and 4).