TLC Camp Italia

Italian Summer Camp for Kids

2 weeks program
Are you aged between 8 and 15? Are you looking for a place where you can speak Italian, go hiking in the countryside, swim, play and have fun? Well, you can find all this at the Agriturismo Cignano 1 immersed in the
wonderful countryside between Umbria and Tuscany. Speaking Italian is easier and more fun when you are busy with other activities like hiking in the woods, eating snacks, playing in the water and walking along the shores of Lake Trasimeno. Throughout the week you will be able to immerse yourself in the Italian language. And not just spoken Italian – we will also be singing traditional Italian songs. Hopefully we’ll have a chance to observe the stars as well.

Our concept
In the enchanting atmosphere of Italy’s green heart, the importance of learning a language turns into a chance to have a lot of fun. Furthermore, because all the TLC staff on the program is of Italian origin, speaking Italian is unavoidable! Learning Italian fits in well with all the activities we offer: from singing to hiking, from a picnic in the fields to a swim in the pool, from day-to-day activities to those that are more interesting. The sounds become familiar and easier to remember. When the body responds naturally to directions given in another language a connection is made with that language which goes beyond the chore of memorisation. It’s not difficult to understand a language when an idea is illustrated by physical action. This program, far from being an academic, classroom-based course, is designed to suit an active learning style, taking into account the widespread and natural desire to have fun and the individual character of each boy and girl. There is no need to do any special preparation to take part in the course.



Our Staff
The staff of The Language Center is made up of mother tongue teachers specialised in language teaching and the creative arts. They have particular experience in running summer camps, weekend musical projects, school camps, full-immersion courses in Italian and cultural activities.

Who can take part in the program?
Boys and girls aged from 8 to 15 who want to have fun doing the activities we offer ... in Italian! The maximum number of children we have on any one course is 21.
We can therefore guarantee a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Program timetable
As described below, each course lasts two weeks – just the right length of time for a child to carry out a project and benefit from the full immersion opportunity.
The courses start on Sunday (arrival time is 5.30pm) and finish on Saturday.

Where we are? In Umbria, in the welcoming environment of the Agriturismo Cignano 1, in the Preggio area, near Castel Rigone, a village overlooking Lake Trasimeno. The property, complete with swimming pool, can accommodate up to 20 children on each course. We don’t serve pre-packed food. All meals are prepared from raw ingredients. For further information on the property and how to find us, please visit www.cignano.com

Calendar
Program 1 (Dom 24/07/2005 - Sab 06/08/2005)

Required health documents (to be supplied on arrival):
> Anti tetanus vaccination certificate;
> Certificate of health and fitness (Certificato di sana e robusta costituzione);
> The Language Center must be notified of any possible food allergies and/or physical disabilities of any kind on the application form.

Regulations
- The organisation does not assume any responsibility for losses of, or damages to, personal effects or articles of clothing;
- Children are absolutely forbidden from using mobile phones except at dinner time or in emergencies; if parents need to contact their children for any other reason, they can call the camp between the hours of 8.00pm to 9.30pm;
- The participants and their parents (or other guardians) agree to abide by the program regulations;
- The children will be expected to wake up between 8.00am and 9.00am;
- Breakfast will normally be served at 9.00am;
- The children may not go beyond the boundaries of the property (these will be established on the first day of the course) unless accompanied by a member of staff;
- We will quickly notify the parents of any child who doesn’t participate in the daily routine;
- We recommend that the children do not bring valuables for security reasons;
- The children will be forbidden from smoking without exception.

Insurance cover
Each participant will be covered by RAS accident insurance.

Essential Clothing and other items to bring
- Swimming gear (costume, cap, flip flops, towels, robe);
- Old T-shirts and shorts for painting;
- Water bottle, hat and suitable shoes for walking;
- Jeans, sweatshirt or sweater, K-way;
- Pencil case, including pencils, a rubber, a ruler and colours;
- Enough sunscreen to last the two weeks.

Additional recommended items
- Bilingual dictionary, preferably pocket size;
- A small amount of money for possible expenses during excursions;
- Books, video games, personal stereos;
- Musical instruments.

Items included in the program
In addition to the technical equipment which all participants will use during the course, we will also supply each child with a pad of paper and a pen. Furthermore, at the end of the course, The Language Center will award each child a certificate recording their participation in the TULPA program.

The cost
The prices for each program are contained in the TLC Camp Price List and are valid for the year specified. The cost is per child and includes all teaching and instruction by native Italian speakers, full board accommodation, guided trips, the TLC materials specified above, the use of the property’s facilities, insurance, end-of-course certificate.

Payment
Payment for the full program is required at the time of registration and should be made by means of bank transfer (bonifico bancario) to:
The Language Center S.r.l. – Via Mazzini 18 – 06059 Todi (PG) – Italy
Banca di Perugia e Valtiberina – Credito Cooperativo
Account Number 1451
ABI 07088
CAB 03000
IBAN IT 90 0 07088 03000 000000001451

Applying
To have an application confirmed please send:
- Invoice details (Fiscal/VAT code, full name and address) to Paolo Sivestri (paolo.sivestri@wellanguage.com / fax 075 894 9049);
- A copy of the bank transfer to Paolo Sivestri (fax 075 894 9049);
- Completed application form to Valentina Tomba (valentina.tomba@wellanguage.com / fax 075 894 9049).

TYPICAL WEEK
1st weekSunday

17.15 Check-in
17.30 Coffee on the patio for accompanying persons, introduction of the teachers and presentation of the program
18.00 Accompanying persons leave
18.15 Tour of the property
18.45 Children are divided into groups according to age and linguistic ability.
20.00 Dinner
21.15 Relaxation time (storytelling, stargazing, a film, conversation)
22.00 Bed time herbal tea infusion

Monday – Tuesday- Wednesday – Thursday – Friday - Saturday
08.30 Wake up
09.00 Breakfast
09.30 Low key lesson (warm-up games, structural activities)
10.50 Break and snack
11.15 Groupwork on a preselected theme (vocabulary building, everyday expressions, social English)
12.15 Swimming/sport
12.45 Break
13.00 Lunch
14.30 Break
14.45 Woodland walk
15.45 Productive activity (writing, role-play, quiz, artwork)
17.00 Snack
17.30 Expressive activity (song, theatre, dance)
18.30 Review and revision games
19.30 Short walk
20.00 Dinner
21.15 Relaxation time (storytelling, stargazing, a film, conversation)
22.00 Bed time herbal tea infusion2nd week

Sunday
08.30 Wake up
09.00 Breakfast
09.30 Low key lesson (warm-up games, structural activities)
10.50 Break and snack
11.15 Groupwork on a preselected theme (vocabulary building, everyday expressions, social English)
12.15 Swimming/sport
12.45 Break
13.00 Lunch
14.30 Break
14.45 Guided tour of Lake Trasimeno
18.45 Snack
19.15 Review and revision games
20.00 Dinner
21.15 Relaxation time (storytelling, stargazing, a film, conversation)
22.00 Bed time herbal tea infusion

2nd week (Monday –Tuesday -Wednesday – Thursday)
08.30 Wake up
09.00 Breakfast
09.30 Low key lesson (warm-up games, structural activities)
10.50 Break and snack
11.15 Groupwork on a preselected theme (vocabulary building, everyday expressions, social English)
12.15 Swimming/sport
12.45 Break
13.00 Lunch
14.30 Break
14.45 Woodland walk
15.45 Productive activity (writing, role-play, quiz, artwork)
17.00 Snack
17.30 Expressive activity (song, theatre, dance)
18.30 Review and revision games
19.30 Short walk
20.00 Dinner
21.15 Relaxation time (storytelling, stargazing, a film, conversation)
22.00 Bed time herbal tea infusion

Friday
08.30 Wake up
09.00 Breakfast
09:30 Low key lesson (warm-up games, structural activities)
10.50 Break and snack
11.15 Review of activities undertaken during the week
12.15 Swimming/sport
12.45 Break
13.00 Lunch
14.30 Break
14.45 Woodland walk
15:45 Rehearsal for the show
17:00 Snack
17:30 Rehearsal for the show
20.00 Dinner
21.15 Children’s show for the parents which marks the end of the program.

Saturday
08.30 Wake up
09:00 Breakfast
19.30 Awarding of certificates

END OF PROGRAM AND DEPARTURE