For Students Aged: 15-16 || 17-19 years old
Elementary to Advanced German (No Beginners)
Supervised Program

To accommodate the unique needs of older teens (age 16-19), we offer the German Summer Camp in Berlin. The German Summer Camp enables students to Learn German and discover Berlin. The NRCSA Center's beautiful garden is a perfect place to gather and socialize after classes. Or students can visit Berlin, a pulsating metropolis, which is just a few minutes away from the NRCSA Center. With The Love Parade, festivals and open-air concerts, no German city offers more to young people than Berlin.

Students have 20 weekly lessons of German, which are offered at one of the following three levels: elementary, intermediate and advanced (no beginners). Classes are internationally mixed, and have an average of 8 students per class. Teachers encourage communicative skills, thus enabling students to quickly use the German they learn as they discover Berlin with guides provided by the program. Classes are held in small classes with a maximum of 8 students per class. The goal of the camp is to improve the student's active and passive language ability, and to help them develop an understanding of the German culture and way of life. Classes are taught exclusively in German, and are open to all levels. Students are expected to attend all lessons.

Classes are internationally mixed, and are offered at 3 different levels: elementary, intermediate and advanced (no beginners). Students will be given a placement test upon arrival to determine their appropriate level. The focus of the language classes is to develop the students ability to communicate in German.

Program Features:

• Small Group Classes (Max 8 Students)
• Four Lessons Per Day (Mon - Fri)
• Internationally Mixed Classes
• Emphasis on Teaching Students to Communicate
• Immersion Based Classes (All Instruction is in German)
• Friendly and Helpful Teachers

Activities Included in the Program
After lunch the real fun beings. Every weekday afternoon students have their choice of two organized activities, such as swimming in one of Berlin's many lakes or rowing in Tiergarten Park. Of course you'll get to relax as well, with activities such as inline skating, swimming in Lake Wannsee, rowing in Tiergarten Park or just dancing in one of Berlin's trendy new clubs. During the various activities students will have plenty of time to meet, socialize, and make friends with each other.

Other activities include guided tours of Berlin by real "Berliners". These tours allow students to see Berlin as most tourists never would. Students will get to see places like Potsdamer Platz, Brandenburger Tor, and Museum Island where lots of outdoor concerts take place in summer time.

Students will also have a change to see the area around Berlin as well. Every Saturday there is an organized full-day excursion. Past excursions have included: Potsdam, Castle Rheinsberg, or Sachsenhausen, a Third Reich concentration camp. The exact excursions will vary depending on when you attend the program, weather, etc.

Sample Week

Accommodations - Homestay with a German Family
Host family accommodation near the school are also available for students should the desire alternate living arrangements.

Generally every student who has booked accommodation with a host family should keep in mind that this form of accommodation differs much from a hotel or bed and breakfast. For a short while, students and host families live together as almost one family which demands consideration on both sides. Don't forget that the everyday life of the family goes on while you are there!

Housing in Germany can differ. Some families have their own house with a garden, whereas some live in flats right in the center of the city. The guest-rooms may have double, or single beds. Normally there is only one bathroom which is shared; towels and bed linen are provided by the family.

Accommodations - Residence
Students live in renovated and spacious Villa which has 3 to 4 beds per room. Double rooms are available at extra cost. There are several showers and WC in each hall, and every room has a wash basin. The villa has its own kitchen where the cook prepares the three daily meals. Laundry is done by the school staff. This ensures that students are completely taken care of, and allows them to focus on their studies and enjoy Germany.

The language instructors live in the villa with the students, and are always available to help answer questions. The villa has a party room, a projects room (for staging plays or making a newspaper), a basketball court, and a barbecue in the garden

Included in the Program

2009 Start Dates

• This program starts on June 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27; August 3, 10, 17, 2009
• No Beginners!

2009 Program Fees

• 2 weeks: $ 1,885
• 3 weeks: $ 2,705
• Additional weeks: $ 820

Berlin, Germany - City Info
Berlin is a fascinating metropolis in the heart of Europe. Berlin is now, more than before, a remarkable city. Decades of division following World War II and Berlin's special status as Allied-occupied territory have left their enduring mark on the city's life. Circumstances have radically changed since November 9, 1989 and Berlin has moved to the forefront of the international scene. The dismantling of the Wall and the opening of borders have made Berlin today one of Europe's most lively and interesting cities.

Grand palaces, incomparable art museums like the Pergamon and the Bauhaus, innumerable restaurants, a vast and varied music scene and nightlife all make Berlin a unique destination for learning the German language.