2015 Discover your potential The Number 1 for Camps in Austria! Welcome! Age CAMPLanguage English Intensive 8 – 12 years 13 – 16 years English English Action Camp 8 – 12 years 13 – 16 years CAMP We are the young austria Camps! 6 days days days days days International Page Information Page yes 6–7 young austria Camps Why us? 4–5 yes 8–9 English 7 14 21 28 yes 10 – 11 Our youth hotels German Camp 8 – 12 years 13 – 16 years German 14 days 21 days 28 days Learning Camp 10 – 14 years German 14 days no 12 – 13 Kids Camp Multi Activity Camp Riding Camp "Gipsy" Feel good! Camp Express yourself! Camp Camps that are personally created and experienced by an extraordinary team. Day after day in our Camps Office in Salzburg and in the youth hotels on location. During the whole year we work to create 10 perfect weeks for our participants from around the world. Duration Carinth in Mariapfarr 24 Salzburgerhof in Lofer 25 Simonyhof in Radstadt 26 Sonnenhof in Maria Alm 27 6 – 10 years German (English) 7 days yes 14 – 15 More Information German (English) 7 days yes 16 – 17 9 – 15 years German 7 days no 18 – 19 FAQs & Imprint 28 – 29 10 – 16 years German 14 days no 20 – 21 Our travel options 30 – 31 9 – 15 years German (English) 7 days yes Renate Kellerer Markus Lorenz Alice Kaltner is a qualified teacher, the organisational leader of the camps and is responsible for the selection and training of our counsellor team. is a Tourism Co-ordinator, runs the camp office in Salzburg and is the first contact person for participants and parents. is the man for travel logisitcs. He is an accounting teacher and is active in adult education. Trend Scout and Quality Manager Throughout the year thousands of emails and phone calls are handled by Renate. With lots of know-how and care, she answers all questions about our camps and fulfills any special requests. Every matter is taken seriously and handled with the highest attention. Renate also deals with the bookkeeping, the correct and timely delivery of travel documents and is part of the creative process of further developing our camps. young austria works closely with the German and Austrian Railways. For many decades we have brought our camp participants from around Germany and Austria safely from A to B. We also offer an airport service in Munich. More details from page 30. That requires efficient planning, flexibility and an excellent team. Markus personally selects around 100 travel supervisors and trains them for their travel supervisory task. His professional background is the optimal prerequisite to complete these important tasks. Alice is an experienced mountain climber, qualified sports scientist and alpine instructor. Through her practical and theoretical competence and personal experience, she knows exactly what safety is about. Alice selects all our external sports partners and checks their equipment, professionalism with our participants and proofs their permits and insurances. Her attention to detail is second to none and no one knows more about sport than she does. If an applicant shows a sense of responsibility, social competence and has a good instinct for kids, they will be trained to become a counsellor at the young austria camps. Many of our more than 150 counsellor have worked many years in young austria camps and see their work as more passion than job. 23 11 – 15 years Vincent Ackermans Vincent chooses the counsellors in a multistage selection process and personally interviews the short-listed candidates. Tauernhof in Obertauern 22 Booking conditions 32 Booking form 33 Bernd Seidl & Katrin Lengauer-Kaltner Management The quality of our camps is the responsibility of our team. Our task is to create the ideal environmental to foster futher development and innovation. We are personally available to our participants, parents, employees and service providers. Anytime. Day and night. It makes us happy and proud to be able to manage the best summer camps in Austria for thousands of participants from more than 40 countries. We are happy and proud to have this responsibility. Many greetings from Salzburg, Bernd Seidl & Katrin Lengauer-Kaltner 2 /// CAMPS 2015 www.camps.at/en [email protected] + 43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-30 + 43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-30 [email protected] www.camps.at/en CAMPS 2015 \\\ 3 young austria Camps Why us? INTERNATIONAL – SAFETY & QUALITY – Participants from around the world! At many of our camps, you will see this sign (International Button). This means that camp participants from around the world are taking part. In 2014, 2,000 children and youths from more than 40 countries were at our camps. Friendships that span over continents were created. Language skills are benefited, cultural stereotypes are re-arranged and fear of contact is broken down. An important part of the personal development of young people. EXPERIENCE & UNDERSTANDING – 60 years and ahead of its time. For more than 60 years, young austria has intensively involved itself with trips for children and youths. We don’t see ourselves as educators, rather we provide the framework to create personal experiences and wonderful holidays – in a unique and safe environment in the middle of nature! It is important to us to offer children and youths the possibility to have informal experiences, overcome athletic challenges, experience the breathtaking nature and mountain landscape of Austria and to find their own personality. We promote talent, motivate, supervise and guide. 4 /// CAMPS 2015 QUALITY OF SUPERVISION – YOUTH HOTELS – We leave nothing to chance. It’s about your child. Who actually looks after your child? Family-run and well-equipped! In Austria, there are no legal pre-requisites how youth travel should be organised. In order to adapt our quality to the newest insights into child and youth education, we have decided to follow the German Quality Criteria. Only at young austria camps will you find a supervisor to child ratio of 1 to 8. For our younger guests, it’s even 1 supervisor for 5 children. That means that we can look after the participants individual needs. Unique at summer camps in Austria. The heart of our camps. The locations are well-run family operations, which have decades of experience with kids and work together hand in hand with young austria on the success of the camps. Our supervisors are carefully handpicked. Only those who complete the multi-stage selection process, the personal interview and the extensive training seminar are allowed to work at a young austria camp. Always an open ear for questions and of the highest quality. Individual like our participants. The meals are healthy, regional and adapted to the tastes of our young guests. Special requests for vegetarians or allergy sufferers are taken into consideration. The rooms are comfortable, spacious and well-equipped. Information on the youth hotels from page 23. We are the only Austrian company that has been checked and certified under the German Association for Youth Travel, Travel Network e.V. Member and in the Quality Areas of „Supervised Child and Youth Travel“ and „Youth Accommodation“. An important indicator of quality youth travel. We are also the only Austrian youth travel company to be awarded the „Austrian Government Honour“. A special award, which so far only 1,400 companies in the whole of Austria have received. In order to be informed about the newest trends in child and youth camps, we are a member of the International Camping Fellowship. We attend congresses, expand our knowledge and further educate ourselves in diverse workshops. As a fully-licensed travel agent and registered travel operator we provide professional travel services from a tourism standpoint. www.camps.at/en [email protected] + 43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-30 There is an experienced leader at every camp, who has already been at several camps and is in close contact with our office in Salzburg. There are daily reports on the activities, the mood and the happenings at camp. All young austria supervisors have an impeccable and verified record, are aged between 19 and 28, study education, sport or similar degree and have been trained in experiential education, pedagogy of play, first aid, law, organisation and are continually supervised by our pedagogical director, Vincent Ackermans. A highlight is definitely the many, many sports and leisure activities on-site.Sports halls, trampolines, basketball and volleyball courts, bikes climbing walls and beach volleyball courts are just a small excerpt from the extensive possibilities. Menu Example Breakfast consists of a wide selection of: Cornflakes, muesli, yoghurt, milk, stewed fruit, cheeses, ham, honey, jam, nutella, fruit, assorted breads, rolls, cocoa, coffee, tea. Lunch: Pizza „Italian“,Salad buffet, Joghurt with fruits Dinner: Vegetable soup, „Wiener Schnitzel” from chicken with vegetable rice, Salad buffet, Strawberry cream Fresh fruits and drinks freely available the whole day + 43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-30 [email protected] www.camps.at/en CAMPS 2015 \\\ 5 6 days – Easter Holidays English Intensive olid er H in the East ays Accommodation Carinth, Mariapfarr – Holiday Region Lungau, ca. 117 km south of Salzburg; ➜ see also page 24 Included Services 8 – 12 years 13 – 16 years Camp language English Intensive English classes during your Easter Holidays. A super chance to give your English skills a boost before the end of school. With professional trainers from the USA, England or Ireland, we make English an unforgettable experience in our English Intensive Camp. Together with language specialists from educom, young austria offers a camp with intensive English classes in the 2015 Easter holidays. The Camp counsellors are chosen by educom and all come from England, Ireland, USA etc. – learning English is on the program around the clock. Next to learning, action, fun and outdoor activities are not to be forgotten. The Easter holidays aren’t just about learning, it’s also about having fun! Ready, steady, go! Whether it’s a visit to the thermal baths, tobogganing or during the candle-lit walk in the snow – English can be learnt anywhere and everywhere – at the young austria English camp 24 hours a day! In line with this motto, English is not only spoken in class, but also during all free time, sport and evening activities. Mother-tongue trainers from English speaking countries will encourage you to use the language in all situations. Combining speaking English the whole day with fun and outdoor activities is guaranteed to make this holiday camp an unforgettable experience! 6 /// CAMPS 2015 Having fun while learning a language is the number one priority at the English Intensive Camp: together you will work on projects, take part in discussions about current topics and work on improving your grammar. In our speaking workshops, your English skills will automatically be improved through different activities without any pressure or stress. See for yourself! There are also two lessons in the afternoon. But after that an exciting freetime program – all in English of course: whether it’s Team Building games, creative work, Easter Egg Hunt, tobogganing or swimming – the beautifully located Carinth Guest House offers the perfect setting for all activities. The Evening Program on the camp grounds is also a highlight: next to lots of indoor and outdoor games, you will take a candle-lit walk in the snow, sing Karaoke in English and dance until you drop at the disco night. All English teachers and counsellors are trained from the experienced language school „educom“ – a reliable indicator of the success at the English camp! The educom language courses are based on the „Common European Framework of Reference for Languages“. Referred to as the CEF Framework, this standard is recognized throughout Europe as the guide for all language levels. It allows the knowledge in each of the language skills (speaking, writing, listening and reading) to be classified. www.camps.at/en [email protected] + 43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-30 yy Full-board (Breakfast buffet, 2-course lunch, 3-course dinner) and free drinks yy 6 nights in the ya! youth hotel Carinth yy Placement test yy 6 units of intensive English lessons per day yy Total of 30 units of 45 mins each yy Daily fresh fruit and drinks are freely available yy Camp language English yy 24h Supervision by fully-trained educom counsellors (Native speakers) yy 24h Parent Hotline yy 1 indoor Swimming Pool visit yy 1 Candle-lit Walk in the snow yy 1 Tobogganing trip yy Extensive leisure activities (E.g. sports tournaments, house games, forest games, creative workshops etc.) yy Diverse evening programs (E.g. talent show, disco night, movie night, candle-lit walk, camp fire etc.) yy Sports equipment, creative and learning material yy Certificate Date and price Duration Date 2015 Price 6 days 28.03. – 03.04. 745,– € „At the English Intensive Camp, the children have four and a half hours of intensive English classes per day. What they learn can immediately be applied during practical free time activities. 24 hours of English are guaranteed. The perfect preparation for school.” Andreas Kreil, Managing Director, educom Austria You will find information about Arrival and Departure Options on page 30 – 31. + 43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-30 [email protected] www.camps.at/en CAMPS 2015 \\\ 7 Unforgettable language holidays Dates and Prices English Action Camp Duration Camp language English With professional trainers from the USA, England or Ireland, English becomes the focal point of the young austria English Action Camp! Let's go! Whether on the mountain, at the pool or in the evenings in front of the camp fire – learning English can be done everywhere and at anytime! In line with this motto, English is not only spoken during the morning lessons at the English Action Camps, but also during all leisure, sport and evening activities. Mother-tongue trainers will encourage you to use the language in all situations. Having fun while learning is the priority at English Camp: together with other participants from around the world you will work on projects, take part in discussions about current events and work on improving your grammar. Through varied activities and speaking workshops, you will better your English skills without any stress or pressure. In your free time, a diverse program awaits you – everything in English of course: yy Team Buildung games yy Mountain biking in the surrounding area yy Swimming yy Fun Olympics yy Candle-lit walk yy Exciting excursions yy Karaoke Song Contest yy Disco nights 8 /// CAMPS 2015 The English teachers and counsellors are trained by the experienced language institute „educom“ and come from different English-speaking countries – a sure indicator for the success of the English camp! On the first day after arrival, a placement test will be made and on the basis of this the participants will be split into groups according to their level. The educom language trainings are based on the International Standard „Common European Framework of Reference for Languages“. In a nutshell, an unforgettable summer for children between 8 and 16 years old! You will find information about Arrival and Departure Options on page 30 – 31. „It’s important to us that the kids feel comfortable when using English. That means: taking away the fear of speaking and having fun with the language. That’s why we only use mother-tongue counsellors, create exciting projects in the lessons and use the language during leisure and sports activities. English should become the conversational and everyday language.“ Gavin Lord, educom GmbH www.camps.at/en [email protected] + 43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-30 Dates 2015 Prices 04.07. 11.07. 18.07. 25.07. 01.08. 08.08. 15.08. 22.08. – – – – – – – – 11.07. 18.07. 25.07. 01.08. 08.08. 15.08. 22.08. 29.08. 635,– € 14 days 04.07. 18.07. 01.08. 15.08. – – – – 18.07. 01.08. 15.08. 29.08. 1.055,– € 21 days 04.07. – 25.07. 25.07. – 15.08. 1.475,– € 28 days 04.07. – 01.08. 01.08. – 29.08. 1.895,– € 7 days 8 – 12 years 13 – 16 years Accommodation The accommodation is at one of the selected young austria youth hotels in the Salzburg region. The allocation of the exact camp location will be communicated ca. 1 month before arrival with the travel documents and is dependent on the occupancy rate and the age and level of the participants, in order to create balanced and homogenous groups. The English Camps are located in the following ya! youth hotels: Carinth, Mariapfarr, 117 km south of Salzburg; ➜ see also page 24 Salzburgerhof, Lofer, 50 km south-west of Salzburg; ➜ see also page 25 Simonyhof, Radstadt, 70 km south of Salzburg, ➜ see also page 26 Tauernhof, Obertauern, 94 km south of Salzburg; ➜ see also page 23 Included Services yy Full-board (breakfast buffet, 2-course lunch, 3-course dinner) and free drinks yy 7 / 14 / 21 / 28 nights at a ya! youth hotel in the Salzburg region yy Daily fresh fruit and drinks are freely available yy Placement test yy 5 days per week 4 teaching units of intensive English class yy 20 / 40 / 60 / 80 teaching units of 45 minutes per unit (dependent on length of stay) yy 24h Supervision by fully-trained educom counsellors (Native speakers) yy 24h Parent hotline yy Camp language is English yy NEW: 1 attractive excursion per week included! (for example Salzburg City, Ice Caves, Salt Mines, Hohenwerfen Castle) yy NEW: 1 excursion per week to the outdoor pool included! yy Extensive leisure activities (E.g. sports tournaments, house games, forest games, creative workshops etc.) yy Diverse evening programs (E.g. talent show, disco night, movie night, candle-lit walk, camp fire etc.) yy Sports equipment, creative and learning material yy Certificate NEW: Intensive Training in a Small Group Additional intensive training possible! Max. 5 children per group, 6 additional teaching units per week for only € 150,– (Intensive training must be booked at the time of booking.) Additional offers yy Wild-water rafting yy High ropes course – an exciting climbing experience yy Geocaching – stimulating treasure hunt with GPS devices and similar are available on site for a fee. The additional offers are payable on site and are dependent on a minimum number of participants. More information can be found in your travel documents. + 43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-30 [email protected] www.camps.at/en CAMPS 2015 \\\ 9 Live the language Accommodation German Camp The accommodation is at one of the selected young austria youth hotels in the Salzburg region. The allocation of the exact camp location will be communicated ca. 1 month before arrival with the travel documents and is dependent on the occupancy rate and the age and level of the participants, in order to create balanced and homogenous groups. The German Camps are located in the following ya! youth hotels: Carinth, Mariapfarr, 117 km south of Salzburg; ➜ see also page 24 Tauernhof, Obertauern, 94 km south of Salzburg; ➜ see also page 23 Dates and Prices 8 – 12 Years 13 – 16 Years Camp language German Young participants from around the world turn our German Camp into an „International Camp“ and create a meeting point for different cultures, languages and opinions! „Living instead of learning the language!“ – that’s our motto for our German Camp! German becomes the camp language, whether it be in workshops, at the camp fire or during an excursion! Our goal is that the language skills can immediately be applied in everyday situations in camp and during the many leisure activities. On the day after arrival, a placement test will be made and on the basis of this the participants will be split into groups according to their level. Three workshops and different project groups with qualified teachers for 20 teaching units per week (45 minutes per unit) help to dive into the language and improve existing skills, all in a casual and fun atmosphere! That thing! – Vocabulary training, but different! „That thing“ can mean a lot of things! This will be replaced with new words and you will improve your vocabulary in a fun and playful way. Next to intensive German classes and exciting sports and adventure programs such as fun games with the ya! counsellors, the following highlights await you at camp: yy Excursion to the outdoor pool yy Excursion to a beautiful sightseeing spot in the Salzburg region yy Mountain bike tour yy Cooking workshop with tasting yy Camp fire under the stars yy Disco and karaoke night yy And much more! Do it right! – Let’s go grammar With tips and tricks, mnemonic aids and song lyrics that make the jungle of German grammar easier to get through, grammar becomes fun and exciting! Lederhosen & Co – Regional studies and cultural stereotypes Sound of Music, Mozart, Lederhosen, mountains – that is Austria! What is typical for your country? You will learn about many different cultures at German camp. 10 /// CAMPS 2015 www.camps.at/en [email protected] + 43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-30 Duration Dates 2015 Prices 14 days 20.06. – 04.07. 04.07. – 18.07. 18.07. – 01.08. 1.075,– € 21 days 20.06. – 11.07. 11.07. – 01.08. 1.495,– € 28 days 27.06. – 25.07. 04.07. – 01.08. 1.915,– € „I want to thank you for all you did and all the questions you answered to make Andrew's camp a successful one. He absolutely loved those 3 weeks and he still misses the camp. I will totally recommend 'young austria' to my friends.” Grigory S., Father of a German Camp Participant Included Services yy Full-board (breakfast buffet, 2-course lunch, 3-course dinner) and free drinks yy 14 / 21 / 28 nights at a ya! youth Hotel in the Salzburg region yy Daily fresh fruit and drinks are freely available yy Placement test yy 5 days per week 4 teaching units of intensive German class yy 40 / 60 / 80 teaching units of 45 minutes per unit (dependent on length of stay) yy 24h Supervision by the fully trained ya! counsellor team yy 24h Parent hotline yy Camp language is German yy NEW: 1 attractive excursion per week included! (for example Salzburg City, Ice Caves, Salt Mines, Hohenwerfen Castle) yy NEW: 1 excursion per week to the outdoor pool included! yy Extensive leisure activities (E.g. sports tournaments, house games, forest games, creative workshops etc.) yy Diverse evening programs (E.g. talent show, disco night, movie night, candle-lit walk, camp fire etc.) yy Sports equipment, learning and creative material yy Certificate You will find information about Arrival and Departure Options on page 30 – 31. Additional offers yy Wild-water rafting yy High ropes course – an exciting climbing experience yy Geocaching – stimulating treasure hunt with GPS devices and similar are available on site for a fee. The additional offers are payable on site and are dependent on a minimum number of participants. More information can be found in your travel documents. + 43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-30 [email protected] www.camps.at/en CAMPS 2015 \\\ 11 „Be prepared!“ Included Services yy Full-board (breakfast buffet, 2-course lunch, 3-course dinner) and free drinks yy 14 nights in the ya! youth hotel Carinth yy Daily fresh fruit and drinks are freely available yy 5 days per week 4 teaching units of German, English or Maths yy two subjects possible – German / English / Maths yy 40 teaching units of 45 minutes per unit yy 24h Supervision by the fully trained ya! counsellor team yy 24h Parent hotline yy Adventure event at the outdoor park incl. Team parcours, climbing tower and flying fox (400 m long rope slide) yy Excursion to the Grosseck-Speiereck mountain area yy Extensive leisure activities (E.g. sports tournaments, house games, forest games, creative workshops etc.) yy Diverse evening programs (E.g. talent show, disco night, movie night, candle-lit walk, camp fire etc.) yy Sports equipment, learning and creative material Learning Camp Accommodation Carinth, Mariapfarr, 117 km south of Salzburg; ➜ see also page 24 Additional offers yy Wild-water rafting yy Geocaching – stimulating treasure hunt with GPS devices and similar are available on site for a fee. The additional offers are payable on site and are dependent on a minimum number of participants. More information can be found in your travel documents. Date and Price Duration Date 2015 Price 14 days 15.08. – 29.08. 995,– € You will find information about Arrival and Departure Options on page 30 – 31. 10 – 14 Years Camp language German Are you already looking forward to school? Or do you want to enjoy every last minute of your summer holidays and still be well-prepared for the new school year? The Learning Camp: „Be prepared!“ has everything: sport, adventure, relaxing and preparing for the new school year on the side – the perfect summer and school start! Your teachers will be amazed! Sport, adventure, relaxing and lots of fun You will stay in the modern youth hotel Carinth with a large indoor sports hall, trampoline, beach volleyball court, hockey field, basketball court, water slide, a large garden and much more. Together with your counsellors you will try out lots of different sports activities – a beach volleyball or football tournament cannot be missed. Next to intensive lessons with the ya! counsellors, the following highlights await you at camp: yy Excursion to outdoor pool yy Eventful Excursion to the Grosseck-Speiereck mountain area yy Adventure Event at the Outdoor Park in Lungau yy Sports tournaments, forest games, talent show etc. yy Camp fire under the stars yy Disco and karaoke nights 12 /// CAMPS 2015 Alongside the diverse leisure program, the preparation for the new school year is important: Present perfect, past perfect; a2 + b2 =c2, accusative, dative! How was that again? At the beginning of the week there will be a placement test for the counsellors to see your weak-points and your strong-points. Every day you can choose between different workshops – German, English or Maths. After a total of 40 teaching units on the chosen workshops you will receive a young austria „Be Prepared!" – Certificate At the Learning Camp, students from Germany and Austria can participate who specifically want to prepare for the coming school year. „The most exciting thing was the lovely group of kids I have got to look after at my camp. You can see that even though it’s school holidays, they enjoy preparing for the new school year – with success! At the end of the two weeks there were lots of farewell tears from everyone and we received very sweet thank you cards and letters.“ Viola Rossa, Camp Leader www.camps.at/en [email protected] + 43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-30 + 43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-30 [email protected] www.camps.at/en CAMPS 2015 \\\ 13 Specifically for children between 6 – 10 years Accommodation Kids Camp Simonyhof, Radstadt, 70 km south of Salzburg ➜ see also page 26 Dates and Price Duration Dates 2015 Price 7 days 01.08. – 08.08. 08.08. – 15.08. 495,– € Included Services 6 – 10 Years Camp language German (English) Even if it’s your first week of holiday without your parents – our counsellor team is here to welcome you and guarantee an unforgettable week with lots of fun and new friends. The camp is suitable for children between 6 and 10 years old and the program is specially designed for this age group. 14 /// CAMPS 2015 Intensive Supervision We take special care of our youngest guests and provide them with intensive supervision. Our counsellor to participant ratio at the Kids Camp is 1:5 and allows an especially intensive supervision! Every child can expect the care and attention it needs. This can include stories before bed time, help with cleaning their teeth and putting on clothes, getting rid of homesickness and lots more! Our counsellors are well-trained and prepared for this young age group. The cooperation with the parents is important to us. Especially with young participants, the counsellors will communicate with the parents so everyone feels at home at the Kids Camp. young austria counsellors have a cream for every little problem! Tip: Take your best friend or brother / sister with you – we offer a 10 % discount off the second booking! www.camps.at/en [email protected] + 43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-30 rt viso o c d ratio hil Next to exciting sport and adventure programs and fun games with the ya! counsellors, you can look forward to the following camp highlights: yy Fun „get to know you” games yy Exciting adventures in the forest yy Excursion to the Hohenwerfen fortress, incl. impressive falconry flight displays yy Visit Wagraini’s Grafenberg – climb 1700 m with the gondola – 30 adventure activities incl. hanging bridge and swing forest await you yy Treasure Hunts yy On hot summer days swimming at the public pools yy Excursion to summer tobogganing – fast ride with the „Lucky Flitzer” yy Mini Golf And if you think that’s everything, then you’re wrong – camp fire under the stars, fun Olympics, movie night, creative workshops, dancing, singing, disco, candle-lit walk and lots more – there is no chance of getting bored! super Enjoy one week to the fullest without any parents! In a positive atmosphere with great counsellors, where children can be children. An extensive freetime program and varied evening activities are all adapted to the age group and ensure an unforgettable experience. yy Full-board (breakfast buffet, 2-course lunch, 3-course dinner) and free drinks yy Daily fresh fruits and drinks are freely available yy 24h supervision by the fully trained ya! counsellor team yy Counsellor to participant ratio 1:5 yy 24h Parent Hotline yy Excursion Wagraini’s Grafenberg inc. Gondola trip yy Excursion Summer Tobogganing „Lucky Flitzer“ yy Swimming in the public pool in Radstadt yy Excursion to the Hohenwerfen Fortress incl. falconry flight displays yy Adventure in the forest yy Treasure Hunt yy Extensive leisure activities (E.g. sports tournaments, house games, forest games, creative workshops etc.) yy Diverse evening programs (E.g. talent show, movie evening, candle-lit walk, camp fire etc.) yy Sport equipment and creative material „I would like to say a big thank you for the professional organization and kind supervision. My daughter felt very happy at the camp, which is a credit to Marie-Louis’ friendly and well-run team of counsellors.“ Siegfried M., Father of a Camp Participant You will find information about Arrival and Departure Options on page 30 – 31. + 43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-30 [email protected] www.camps.at/en CAMPS 2015 \\\ 15 Sport, adventure and creative experiences Multi Activity Camp 11 – 15 years Camp language German (English) Do you want a holiday week with action, fun, excitement, sport, adventure, nature, creativity and lots of adrenaline? Then our Multi Activity Camp in youth hotel carinth in Mariapfarr is right for you! Fun, excitement and lots of action The Action Camp in the exciting holiday region of Lungau will surprise you during your stay with a huge amount of indoor and outdoor activities on offer – and in the sunniest place in Austria! The youth hotel Carinth offers lots of space for fun and relaxation. You find a large area that is perfect for sports and action. On hot days you can use the water slide in the garden and additional swimming fun is guaranteed at the natural bathing beach Longa, the refreshing small river is nearby. Unique adventures await you: yy Climbing on the in-house climbing wall yy Swimming at the natural bathing beach at the Longa yy Bike tour into the mountains or in the beautiful Weißprach valley yy Beach volleyball tournament yy Newly-created street hockey and basketball court yy Trampoline or balancing act on the slackline yy Relaxing in the chill out area yy Candle-lit trekking tour yy The Outdoor Park in Lungau with its 400 m long rope slide, flying fox, climbing tower and much more yy Sports tournaments, disco night, forest games, creative workshops and much more „Dear young austria team! We would like to express our gratitude to the greatest counsellor team in the world. They made it possible for us to spend a smashing week with unique people. We have met so many nice and cool camps participants and made a lot of new friends!“ Participants 16 /// CAMPS 2015 www.camps.at/en [email protected] + 43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-30 Lots of indoor activities The youth hotel also has lots of indoor activities available – large recreational rooms, a well-equipped disco with chill out area where you can try out your dance moves or sing in the karaoke competition. In the Game Zone you can challenge your friends to a game of billiard, table football or table tennis and afterwards relax in the in-house cinema with a private screening with popcorn. So you can tell your friends and family at home all about your experiences, the Internet Corner is freely available! Dates and Price Duration 7 days Dates 2015 04.07. 11.07. 18.07. 25.07. 01.08. 08.08. 15.08. 22.08. 29.08. – – – – – – – – – 11.07. 18.07. 25.07. 01.08. 08.08. 15.08. 22.08. 29.08. 05.09. Price 395,– € Accommodation Carinth, Mariapfarr, 117 km south of Salzburg; ➜ see also page 24 Included Services yy Full-board (breakfast buffet, 2-course lunch, 3-course dinner) and free drinks yy 7 nights in the ya! youth hotel Carinth yy Daily fresh fruit and drinks are freely available yy 24h Supervision by the fully trained ya! counsellor team yy 24h Parent hotline yy Adventure event at the outdoor park incl. Team parcours, climbing tower and flying fox (400 m long rope slide) yy 1 Mountain bike tour yy 1 Rafting excursion yy Extensive leisure activities (E.g. sports tournaments, house games, forest games, creative workshops etc.) yy Diverse evening programs (E.g. talent show, disco night, movie night, candle-lit walk, camp fire etc.) yy Sports equipment and creative material You will find information about Arrival and Departure Options on page 30 – 31. + 43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-30 [email protected] www.camps.at/en CAMPS 2015 \\\ 17 A summer full of adventure and riding experiences Accommodation Riding Camp „Gipsy” Simonyhof, Radstadt, 70 km south of Salzburg ➜ see also page 26 Included Services yy Full-board (breakfast buffet, 2-course lunch, 3-course dinner) and free drinks yy 7 nights in the ya! youth hotel Simonyhof yy Daily fresh fruit and drinks are freely available yy Learning and practice station at the riding school yy 6 days with 2 units (45 minutes each) of riding lessons yy 24h Supervision by the fully trained ya! counsellor team yy 24h Parent Hotline yy Barbecue and Camp Fire Night yy Extensive leisure activities (E.g. sports tournaments, house games, forest games, creative workshops etc.) yy Diverse evening programs (E.g. talent show, disco night, movie night, candle-lit walk, camp fire etc.) yy Sports equipment and creative material 9 – 15 Years Required equipment: Rubber boots as well as sports pants; riding helmet and riding boots can be borrowed on site. Dates and Price Duration Dates 2015 Price 7 days 18.07. – 25.07. 22.08. – 29.08. 595,– € Additional offers yy Wild-water rafting yy High ropes course – an exciting climbing experience yy Geocaching – stimulating treasure hunt with GPS devices and similar are available on site for a fee. The additional offers are payable on site and are dependent on a minimum number of participants. More information can be found in your travel documents. You will find information about Arrival and Departure Options on page 30 – 31. Camp language German At Riding Camp „Gipsy“ your riding dreams will come true! For one whole week everything is about your favourite animal. In the morning it’s straight to the riding school, where you will learn everything from keeping horses to proper animal training „from foal to riding horse”. Next to grooming, bridling and saddling, you will learn more about the correct equipment – a perfect riding experience is guaranteed! Well-equipped for more highlights After your experiences at the riding school you will return to the ya! youth hotel and even there everything is about horses. The two house ponies „Gipsy and Sabrina” are looking forward to petting sessions. For those who want to be more active, the sports hall, fun court, beach volleyball court or bicycles (free of charge) can be used. Our riding camp counsellors are there around the clock. They will ensure that everything runs perfectly and will organize additional activities from creative horseshoe designing to horse quizzes. And after the Simonyhof Barbecue Night, exciting stories will be shared around the camp fire. Close Experiences In small groups you will be integrated in to the daily life at the stables. Your help is needed to: yy Feed the horses yy Groom the horses yy Clean the stalls yy And afterwards it’s time to saddle up! Beginners are welcome During the 6 days, you will enjoy 2 units of pure riding pleasure – we always take your riding experience into consideration! Whether free riding on the riding grounds or riding outdoors for the advanced riders, the important thing is that no previous experience is necessary at riding camp „Gipsy”, as the program is designed for beginners as well as riding pros. 18 /// CAMPS 2015 „Today was so fantastic with the horses! The children had so much fun and were absolutely ecstatic! In the afternoon we made a trip to the outdoor pool. The kids’ energy never runs out – ours neither!” Marie-Louise Seidel, Camp Leader www.camps.at/en [email protected] + 43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-30 + 43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-30 [email protected] www.camps.at/en CAMPS 2015 \\\ 19 Healthy eating, exercise and well-being „It is always nice to experience how friendships form between the children, which carry on after the camp. And the most beautiful thing for me as a counsellor is the joy the kids have at the end of the camp when they realize they have reached their goals.“ Verena Dreiseitl, long-standing Camp counsellor Feel good! Camp Accommodation Sonnenhof, Maria Alm, 74 km southwest of Salzburg; ➜ see also page 27 10 – 16 Years Camp language German Do you want to find out about sports that suit you and improve your condition?! Is your body important to you and want to get rid of those extra kilos?! You prefer healthy foods to fast food?! Then be a part of the young Austria Feel good! Camp! Goals of the Feel good! Camp are: yy Discover new sports yy Improve your condition yy Gain muscle yy Reduce your body weight yy Well-being yy Strengthen your confidence yy And much more… Sport & Excercise Exercise is healthy! At this camp, having fun with exercise and sport is the number one priority. We train condition and muscles through games and different types of sport. Free your mind, go for a run, enjoy the nature in the mountains, go on exciting adventures in the forest, play football or beach volleyball, go climbing at the high ropes garden, swimming, dancing, white water rafting and much more await you here at the Feel good! Camp. Healthy Eating Even healthy food can taste good! How well do you know your healthy foods? There are workshops where you will learn lots of new things about eating and drinking. Common nutritional errors as well as 20 /// CAMPS 2015 Relaxation After lots of sport and exercise your body needs time to relax! Have you ever tried yoga – just closing your eyes and going on a journey through time? Or while the sun is shining at the pool or on the lake or while relaxing at the camp fire – these breaks are important for your well-being! Dates 2015 Price 14 days 18.07. – 01.08. 01.08. – 15.08. € 543,–* *Calculation less the contribution to the costs from the SGKK Contribution to the costs Salzburger GKK € 28,– / day (up to 21 days) Oberösterreichische GKK € 15,– / day Steiermärkische GKK € 8,50 / day Tiroler GKK up to 6 weeks per year 80% of the costs will be taken over; max. € 30,– / day Niederösterreichische GKK € 7,27 / day (up to 21 days) Vorarlberger GKK € 18,– / day Versicherungsanstalt öffentlich Bediensteter € 10,90 / day (up to 21 days) Versicherungsanstalt für Eisenbahn und Bergbau € 26,89 / day (up to 23 days) Sozialversicherung der gewerblichen Wirtschaft Wien (SVA) Camp stays for kids up to € 7,27 – € 14,50 per day Included Services yy Full-board (breakfast buffet, 2-course lunch, 3-course dinner) and free drinks yy 14 nights in the ya! youth hotel Sonnenhof yy 24h supervision by the fully trained ya! counsellor team yy 24h Parent Hotline yy Nutritional supervision yy BIA Test and Re-Test (see description) yy Nutrition Workshops yy Cooking Workshops yy Rafting excursion yy Excursion to high ropes park yy Workshops with lots of useful tips and tricks for the time after the camp yy Daily various sport program yy Extensive leisure activities (E.g. sporting tournaments, house races, forest games, creative workshops etc.) yy Varied evening activities (E.g. talent show, disco night, movie night, candle-lit walk, camp fire etc.) yy Sports equipement and creative material Feel good! Furthermore, it is important to us that you are happy with yourself. At camp you will make new friends and together you will have fun while exercising and eating healthy. We will also give you practical tips on how to keep motivated and follow your goals after the camp. www.camps.at/en [email protected] + 43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-30 Duration If your health insurance is not listed above, please contact them directly. Status as of December 2014 N.B.: Please contact your health insurance before booking and verify the contribution to the costs. Basic rate of the camp: € 935,– myths will be explained! We will cook together and go on a tasty and enjoyable journey. You will quickly realize that you feel better when you eat healthy! Bioelectric Impedance Assessment (BIA) What sounds complicated is actually a completely painless measurement to show what constitutes your body. The BIA measures the percentage of water, fat and muscle mass in your body. The measurement is done by sending short, unnoticeable electrical impulses through the body using four electrodes. It measures the cell resistance, which states how high the percentage of muscle mass is. It also measures the water resistance, which reveals how much water and fat is stored in the body. Lose weight – the smart way! With the aid of the results, it is possible to see how your body changes during the camp. We can guarantee you one thing: you will be amazed what we can achieve together in two weeks. Dates and Price / Contribution to the costs Additional offers yy Exciting Trekking Tour incl. overnight at a hut yy Geocaching – stimulating treasure hunt with GPS devices and similar are available on site for a fee. The additional offers are payable on site and are dependent on a minimum number of participants. More information can be found in your travel documents. You will find information about Arrival and Departure Options on page 30 – 31. + 43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-30 [email protected] www.camps.at/en CAMPS 2015 \\\ 21 This camp is your stage! young austria youth hotels Express yourself! Camp Obertauern tauernhof Salzburg Salzburger Land Obertauern 9 – 15 years Camp language German (English) Do you like to sing, dance or act?! Then the Express yourself! Camp is right for you! Together with young artists you will learn how to amaze the audience in different workshops. For the ultimate Express yourself! Show at the end of the week ideas are needed. For one week we will work with you on your talent – the result: a unique and diversified show that will impress the audience. And you play the main role! Bring your musical instrument, your dance shoes and / or your favourite props with you. Singing Whether you sing passionately for yourself or if you have been on stage before – you will train your voice in the singing workshops. Professional trainers will accompany you. Dancing Do you also dream of musicals? From Hip-Hop to Cha-Cha-Cha. Our choreographer will teach you lots of cool moves and strengthen your dancing style. Theater Do you feel at home on stage? Is the stage your world ? In the theater workshops, you will learn how to amaze the audience with sketches and unique acts. The ultimate Express yourself! Show The big performance is on Thursday night. The guests will enter the theater, the room will fill up and then: lights out – stage lights on! The applause belongs to you and a DVD will always remind you of your time at camp and the Final Show! Accommodation Carinth, Mariapfarr, 117 km south of Salzburg; ➜ see also page 24 dates And Price Duration Dates 2015 Price 7 days 15.08. – 22.08. 22.08. – 29.08. 415,– € Included Services yy Full-board (breakfast buffet, 2-course lunch, 3-course dinner) and free drinks yy 7 nights in the ya! youth hotel Carinth yy Daily fresh fruit and drinks freely available yy 24h Supervision by the fully trained ya! counsellor team yy 24h Parent Hotline yy Adventure event at the outdoor park incl. Team parcours, climbing tower and flying fox (400 m long rope slide) yy Excursion to public pool yy Daily Workshops in dance, theater and music yy Extensive leisure activities (E.g. sporting tournaments, house races, forest games, creative workshops etc.) yy Varied evening activities (E.g. talent show, disco night, movie night, candle-lit walk, camp fire etc.) yy Sport, Creative and Teaching material yy DVD of the Express yourself! Final Show You will find information about Arrival and Departure Options on page 30 – 31. 22 /// CAMPS 2015 www.camps.at/en [email protected] + 43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-30 Learning fun and action at the family-run Tauernhof Tauernhof stands for natural and immediate experiences in the mountains. The house is situated in a quiet and safe area with breathtaking mountain scenery. In summer, the location of the house guarantees pure nature. All around beautiful meadows and mountain landscape make an outdoor heart beat faster. The landscape can be explored on various hiking trails in and around the region. A wonderful and thunderous spectacle is provided by the „ Johannes-waterfall” – unforgettable moments guaranteed. The perfect location for the English Action Camp and the German Camp. There is much to experience indoor: whether table tennis, indoor bouldering on our own climbing wall, disco or an exciting film in the home cinema with original cinema seating – an exciting freetime program is always guaranteed! Accommodation yy 4–6 bed rooms yy Rooms with Shower / WC yy 5 dining und recreation rooms yy Kiosk Highlights yy Multi-Purpose-Room yy Indoor Climbing Wall yy Street Soccer Field yy Volley Ball yy Basket Ball yy Playground yy X-Golf yy Slackline Parcour yy Campfire area yy TV Room (Video, DVD, Projector) yy Disco yy Table Tennis yy Table Football yy Free WIFI yy 2 Cinema halls with original cinema seating CAMPS: yy English Action Camp, page 8 yy German Camp, page 10 Tauernhof, Tauernhofstraße 3, 5562 Obertauern /Austria, 94 km south of Salzburg, 2 km to the village center + 43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-30 [email protected] www.camps.at/en CAMPS 2015 \\\ 23 Mariapfarr Lofer Carinth Salzburgerhof Salzburg Salzburg Lofer Salzburger Land Ready, steady, go! Learning together and having fun – for participants from all over the world! During summertime the adventure guesthouse Carinth is the center for collaborative learning and a lot of action and fun. Here the German Camp, the English-Action-Camp, the MultiActivity-Camp, the Learning Camp and the Express yourself Camp take place. The house is perfectly suitable for sport freaks and for those eager to learn. The guesthouse offers a large plot with its own water-funslide, a large full-sized football field, beach volleyball court as well as trampolines. The sports complex just outside appears in a new look and offers plenty of space for playing and romping around. In addition, the two newly created outdoor lounges with cozy relaxing furniture is perfect for chilling outdoors. The 32x15 m multi-purpose sports hall offers plenty of space for football, basketball, volleyball, badminton, and much more. The indoor climbing wall is ideal for bouldering and sport climbing. CAMPS: yy English Camp Intensive – Easter, page 6 yy English Action Camp, page 8 yy German Camp, page 10 yy Learning Camp, page 12 yy Multi Activity Camp, page 16 yy Express yourself! Camp, page 22 ACCOMMODATION yy 4–6-bed rooms yy Rooms with Shower / WC yy 3 dining und recreation rooms yy 2 outdoor lounges to relax yy Kiosk Highlights yy All-Purpose Sport Hall yy Indoor Climbing Wall yy Large Football Field yy Street Ball, Beach Volleyball yy Street-Hockey and Street-Soccer Field yy Trampolines yy Bicycles (free of charge) yy Campfire area yy Big yard with water slide yy Games Room yy TV Room (Video, DVD, Projector) yy Table Football, Badminton yy Billard, Table Tennis yy Disco with Karaoke Equipment yy Internet Corner and WIFI yy Next publilc pool in Mariapfarr (2 km) yy Outdoor Park Lungau (couple of minutes by foot): rope swing, team parcours, climbing wall, canoes, raft and much more. Carinth, Fanning 285, 5571 Mariapfarr / Austria, 117 km south of Salzburg, 2 km to the village center 24 /// CAMPS 2015 www.camps.at/en [email protected] + 43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-30 Salzburger Land Mariapfarr Warm Greetings from the Salzburgerhof – the only youth hotel in Lofer The Salzburger Hof, the only youth hotel in Lofer, is as one-of-a-kind as the Salzburg Saalach Valley where it lies. Breathtaking views of the pristine surroundings and impressive peaks are not in short supply. The sports field next to the house will make sporty youngsters feel right at home. In the evening they can enjoy the crackle of the campfire on a starlit night and during day they can relax on the sunny terrace. In the area around Lofer, there are numerous recreational opportunities. Endless biking and hiking trails up, down and through the mountains as well as a wide variety of excursions in the vicinity leave nothing to be desired. Basketball Court, Volleyball Court and Large Sport Field nearby. Games Hut suitable in good or poor weather, Badminton, Hammocks, Sunny Terrace for relaxing after an exhausting mountain bike tour. ACCOMMODATION yy 4–6-bed rooms and appartments yy Rooms with Shower / WC yy 3 dining and recreation rooms with multimedia equipment yy Kiosk Highlights yy Large Sport Field yy Sport / Football Field nearby yy Games Hut yy Grill and Campfire Area yy Badminton yy Table tennis yy Pitpat, Billiard, table football (at a charge) yy Hammocks yy Sunny Terrace for relaxing yy Internet corner yy Disco yy Nearest Outdoor Pool: Steinbergbad Lofer (only 5 minutes by foot) CAMP: yy English Action Camp, page 8 Salzburgerhof, Lofer 128, 5090 Lofer / Austria, 49 km south-west of Salzburg, 800 m to the village center + 43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-30 [email protected] www.camps.at/en CAMPS 2015 \\\ 25 Radstadt Maria Alm Simonyhof Sonnenhof Salzburg Salzburg Radstadt Maria Alm Salzburger Land In the heart of Salzburg's sports world Simonyhof is quiet with no thorough traffic in the midst of nature and has plenty of space around the house. In summer there are lots of opportunities for fun, sport and adventure. The house fulfils all requirements for study groups and for those looking for action. This is why the English Action Camp, the Kids Camp and the Horse Riding Camp take place here. All active types will join the playing field and the beach volleyball court. Within 20 minutes walking distance you can find a refreshing small lake for swimming as well as an open air swimming pool.Both can be reached by foot or bike. And even if the weather is playing up – the hotel has lots of corners to relax, discover or to play around in the modern sports hall. Cosy evenings under the stars in front of the crackling fire, or frequent barbecues are of course included. Also: Simonyhof has its own agriculture. That means fresh produce always ends up on the plates. Accommodation yy 4–6-bed rooms yy Rooms with Shower and some with WC yy 4 dining und recreation rooms yy Kiosk Highlights yy All-Purpose Sport Hall yy Fun Court for Basket Ball, Volley Ball or Soccer yy Beach Volleyball Court yy Trampolines yy Campfire area yy Big yard yy Multi Media Room (Video, DVD, Projector) yy Table Football, Badminton yy Table Tennis yy Airhockey yy Disco with Karaoke Equipment yy Games Room yy Internet Corner with WIFI yy Own agriculture yy Next outdoor pool: in Radstadt – ca. 20 min by foot CAMPS: yy English Action Camp, page 8 yy Kids Camp, page 14 yy Horse Riding Camp „Gipsy“, page 18 Simonyhof, Römerstraße 50, 5550 Radstadt / Austria, 70 km south of Salzburg, 1,5 km to the village center 26 /// CAMPS 2015 www.camps.at/en [email protected] + 43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-30 Salzburger Land Experience healthy eating At the Sonnenhof there is a lot of heart and real passion. The traditional hotel at the Sonnberg is the only ya! adventure guesthouse in Maria Alm and is lovingly run by the third generation of owners, Gudrun and Walter Herzog. Since 1959 school and youth club groups have been coming here. From the beginning young austria has been working with the Herzog family as their exclusive adventure program and book partner. The Sonnenhof has many groups that come back each year – not only because of the stunning mountain panorama. Next to the unique view of the Steinerne Meer and the Leoganger Steinberge there is also the caring family attitude and the constant good mood of the Herzogs and their employees. The traditional food is always prepared fresh with the best ingredients. In this way the Herzog family brings a smile to their guests face at the table. At the Sonnenhof it is all about sports and traditions. During the summer the surrounding offers its guests many outdoor adventures: ropes courses, rafting on the Salzach or Saalach, or borrowing the mountain bikes and heading out into the area. The perfect end to the day is always a cosy campfire with beautiful mountain scenery. Accommodation yy 4–6 bed rooms yy Rooms with warm and cold running water yy Some rooms with shower, otherwise shower and WC on the floor yy 2 dining und recreation rooms yy Kiosk Highlights yy Hobby Room yy Fun Court for Basket Ball, Volley Ball or Soccer yy Campfire area yy Table Tennis yy Table Football yy Multi Media Room (TV, Video, DVD, Projector) yy Disco yy Games Room yy Internet Corner with 2 iPads free of charge yy Sports area yy Inline Skates, Skating ramp yy 15 Mountain bikes yy Next outdoor pool: Sommerstein in Maria Alm (ca. 15 min by foot) CAMP: Feel good! Camp, s. page 20 Sonnenhof, Sonnberg 1, 5761 Maria Alm / Austria, 74 km south-west of Salzburg, 1,5 km to the village center + 43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-30 [email protected] www.camps.at/en CAMPS 2015 \\\ 27 Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ s Here we try to provide you with helpful answers to your questions. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us! young austria supervisors The children and teenagers are supervised by the young austria team of supervisors. They are mainly students of sport, education and psychology as well as fully trained and prospective teachers. All ya! supervisors take part in a training course to prepare them professionally and extensively for the work at the summer camps. The completion of training courses in first aid, legal issues, planning and organisation are prerequisites for being accepted to work. As a matter of course, a criminal record check is carried out on all supervisors. The supervision and care of minors is our imperative. Participants under the age of 18 are only allowed to leave the grounds of the camp with the permission of the camp facilitators at certain times only and exclusively in small groups. Please inform your child of this in advance. the children. Please note that the collecting of mobile phones depends on the camp leader and may vary from camp to camp. Laptops, playstations, gameboys and other such devices should stay at home! The possession of dangerous objects such as pocket knives is of course forbidden! Valuables, pocket money and important documents Our team of supervisors deal with pocket money and documents belonging to the participants. Please make sure that the documents for safekeeping are placed in the allocated envelopes. These envelopes will be provided with the travel documents. Should the documents not arrive by post, please use another envelope and ensure that it is clearly marked with the name of your child. Participants are given part payments of pocket money at allocated times. Any personal items that are not handed in for safekeeping are the responsibility of the child. We also recommend labelling any items of value with your child’s name. Passport We recommend that all Austrians and any citizen of an EU Schengen state has at least a copy of their passport / identity card with them. Children from other countries should carry the original of their passport with them. Please find out in advance of making a booking regarding the particular travel conditions such as visa requirements from the country of origin. 24h Hotline In an emergency, young austria can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the summer camps. Please only use this telephone number in emergencies so that the lines are not unnecessarily engaged. The number will be provided on the travel documents before departure. Insurances Emergency card The information entered in the emergency card is vital for your child’s supervisor. This information is extremely important and will of course be handled with discretion. Further information is available at the time of booking as well as on the travel documents. Please give the fully completed form to your child to bring on camp. Information should be given as to any allergies (e.g. food allergies), medical conditions and details of medication at the time of booking! Please note that our supervisors can only administer medication that has been entered on the emergency card (name, dosage). Our supervisors are not allowed to give out any other medicine to the participants. In order to enable medical treatment by a doctor in case of illness or accident, the following guidelines are in place: yy Children from Austria require an E-card or Social Security (SV) card. yy Children from EU states require a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) yy We recommend that children from other countries take out medical insurance with the European Insurance Agency (please see below). Vaccinations Please consult your family doctor regarding necessary vaccinations and enter this information on the emergency card. Contacting your child The best time to contact your child is between 6.30 pm and 7.30 pm – after the evening meal. Please be aware that frequent phone calls can provoke homesickness, especially in younger participants. Pocket Money We recommend an amount of approximately € 20,– per week – the participants spend pocket money on souvenirs, postcards, ice cream and extra drinks etc. Supplementary offers It is possible to book extra optional activities for your child, such as rafting, high rope courses, overnight stays in a mountain lodge etc. The additional optional activities are provided by professional licensed sport and outdoor activity organisers. It will be decided on site which programme will run (availability is dependent on the number of potential participants) Please note that the extra activities vary according to the camp. Two weeks before the camp starts, you will receive the travel documents from us, which will include a list of the possible extra activities on offer. Please tick the chosen extra activities of interest on the list and confirm with your signature. Please give this form to your child to bring to camp – it will also serve as written consent. Please also give the corresponding fees to your child to bring with them. Mobile phones and other troublesome items To keep a „radiation-free“ atmosphere in our camps, the participants’ mobile phones may be collected at the beginning of the camp. Every day at „mobiletimes“ (after dinner between 6 pm and 8 pm) the phones will be handed out to 28 /// CAMPS 2015 PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR CHILD IS SUFFICIENTLY INSURED. MEDICAL insurance 2.Standard cancellation insurance Should your child become ill during the stay, part of the travel costs will be refunded. Travel costs up to € 400,– Premium € 26,– Travel costs up to € 500,–Premium € 32,– Travel costs up to € 750,–Premium € 45,– Travel costs up to € 1.000,–Premium € 56,– Travel costs up to € 1.500,– Premium € 85,– Travel costs up to € 2.000,–Premium € 113,– Travel costs up to € 2.500,–Premium € 142,– You will find information about Insurance Services here: www.camps.at Please note that an insurance policy must be taken out by the time of booking. young austria shall act solely as an agent for the „European Insurance company“. When the aforementioned insurance is taken out, a policy number will be provided with the booking confirmation. In the case of claiming for medical treatment or cancellation, please contact the insurance company directly. Towels and bed linen Your child should bring their own towels for daily use as well as beach towels (please ensure all items are labelled). The bed linen will be provided by the ya! youth hotel. Full-board In the ya! youth hotels we set high value on well balanced, healthy and tasty food. On our menus you will find mainly local dishes where we emphasize regional products. A typical menu of the day contains: extended breakfast, a 2-course lunch and a 3-course dinner. Of course we don’t miss out the salad which is mainly served in buffet style. Additionally we offer daily fresh fruits and drinks for free. 1. Cancallation insurance In addition we recommend a travel cancellation insurance policy for all camp participants. Should your child become ill before departure, you will receive a full refund (apart from the booking fees and insurance premium) Premium: € 30,– www.camps.at/en [email protected] + 43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-30 A day at young austria camp could look like this … 12:00 – 12:30 Lunch 14:00 – 18:00 Activities: sport-activities, cooperative adventure games, sports and ability parcours, hiking in the mountains, open air bath or additional optional offers like rafting, canyoning, high rope course… – short breaks in between– 18:00 – 18:30 Dinner Ab 19:30 Evening-activities: camp fire, talentshows, torchlight hike, karaoke evening, disco, movie night … Special dietary requirements Any special dietary requirements (vegetarian food, pork free, etc) can be catered for by the kitchen staff of the ya! youth hotel. Please specify any special requirements at the time of booking. Arrival and departure options These can be found on page 30–31. 8:00 – 8:30 Breakfast 9:00 – 12:00 Lessons or activities (depends on the type of camp) – short breaks in between– Room allocation The team of supervisors are responsible for the appropriate allocation of rooms on site. Accommodation for boys and girls is strictly separate. We will do our best to accommodate any special requests concerning room allocation at the time of booking. Should your child have to visit a doctor or hospital during the camp, some costs may have to be paid immediately. We undertake to pay these costs in advance and kindly ask you to settle the bill later. We will send you the original medical bill for any further settlements along with your insurance. (A claim form for customers of the European Travel Insurance company can be found on our website). CANCELLATION insurance When do I receive the travel documents? Two weeks prior to the beginning of the camp and upon receipt of your final payment, we will send you the complete travel documents. Travel documents The travel documents will be sent out approximately two weeks before the start of camp. Should these not arrive in time, please contact us. Visits from family members, relatives and friends Our experience in the past has clearly shown that visits from parents and relatives in many cases can intensify homesickness. However, if you wish to pick up your child from the camp for an important appointment, we request that you notify the ya! office in Salzburg in advance. In addition, written confirmation is required from the parent / relative / friend. „Welcome to Austria“: Medical insurance especially for children from abroad Duration of stay up until 8 days Premium € 14,– Duration of stay up until 15 days Premium € 25,– Duration of stay up until 22 days Premium € 40,– Duration of stay up until 31 days Premium € 59,– Removal from camp Our team of supervisors and management are not to be held responsible for any possible disorderly or forbidden behaviour of the participants. A participant may be removed from camp due to contagious or serious illness or injury that prevents the participant from partaking in the daily program and in the case of indecent behaviour, punishable actions or other behaviour for which the supervisor cannot accept responsibility. When a participant is removed from camp, the child must be collected immediately by a parent or guardian at their own expense or arranged accordingly. No refund of camps costs will be made. Clothing We will send you a packing list together with the travel documents. We recommend casual sports clothing, waterproofs, comfortable shoes, slippers and pullovers (also one for cooler days). Please label all items of clothing with your child’s name. Should you decide to take out another insurance policy, please be aware that in the case of illness or accident, our team of supervisors cannot contact the insurance company before consulting a doctor or hospital, to ensure your child receives the fastest medical attention possible. Parents will be informed immediately (after emergency treatment is given) and can then clarify any further steps with their insurance company. If a direct cash payment is not required at the location, then the medical bill from the doctor or hospital will be sent in due course. Please pay the outstanding bill and send the original bill along with a claim form and damages report including all necessary paperwork to the insurance company. Camp rules yy Smoking and the drinking of alcohol are strictly forbidden for all participants. yy Children are not allowed to leave the camp grounds on their own. yy Rooms must be kept clean and tidy. yy Non-aggressive behaviour, respect and consideration are expected from all members of the camp. Instructions given by the team of supervisors are to be followed at all times. Please inform your child of these requirements prior to arrival at the camp. 22:00 All in their rooms 22:30 Sleepingtime IMPRINTS Discounts young austria grants a discount for siblings as well as for friends. You will receive a 10% discount on the second booking (please see terms and conditions, point 5). We request that both bookings are submitted together. Discounts cannot be combined with other special offers. Picture credits: Archiv ya! Shutterstock.com: ©Sergey Novikov, ©Kaspri, ©ouh_desire, ©Grzegorz Petrykowski, ©MANDY GODBEHEAR, ©Eder, ©Katarzyna Mazurowska, ©sunabesyou, ©kanate, © objectsforall, ©Chistoprudnaya Fotolia.de: ©Patrizia Tilly, ©Svetlana Gryankina, ©Slaweek Andere: TVB Salzburger Saalachtal / ©Walter Schweinöster F.d.I.v.: Katrin Lengauer-Kaltner Misprints in graphic or writing reserved. + 43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-30 [email protected] www.camps.at/en Due to the admission to the EU, travel operators are legally obliged to protect any paid invoices from the customer to the travel operator, according to the EU General Guidelines (Art. 7). For this purpose, a guarantee bond with Zürich Insurance plc, Germany Branch, Solmsstr. 27-37, 60486 Frankfurt am Main / Deutschland with the policy number: 701.015.150.988 was completed. The Claims Settlement is handled by: Europäische Reiseversicherung AG Kratochwjlestraße 4, A-1220 Wien Tel.: 01 / 3172500. Travel Operator Directory BMWA Registry Number: 2012 /0 029 CAMPS 2015 \\\ 29 There & Back Our team will gladly support you when your child arrives and departs. Please choose from the following arrival and departure options indicated below: Our travel options Accompanied Train Travel within Austria and Germany Austria Accompanied train and bus travel from / to Vienna and St. Pölten: Hamburg Hannover Railway line Hamburg Arrival from Hamburg only on 18.07.15, 25.07.15 and 01.08.15 Departure to Hamburg only on 01.08.15, 08.08.15 and 15.08.15 Dortmund Duisburg Köln 90,– / 145,– € 60,– € 95,– Frankfurt Flughafen Göttingen Würzburg Nürnberg 60,– / 95,– Stuttgart Salzburg Ulm Augsburg ce vi rt Ser Airpo München ch Muni Linz Salzburg Lofer round trip € 50,– € 75,– Accompanied train and bus travel from / to North Germany – Hamburg: Kassel Mannheim one way Germany: Fulda Railway line Vienna every Saturday Salzburger Land round trip Accompanied train and bus travel from / to Linz: Railway line Dortmund every Saturday Maria Alm one way Radstadt St. Pölten Wien 60,– / 95,– 50,– / 75,– Obertauern Mariapfarr one way round trip € 90,– € 145,– ATTENTION: Departure from Hamburg is only possible on 18th of July, 25th of July and 1st of August 2015. Departure to Hamburg is only possible on 1st of August, 8th of August and 15th of August 2015 Accompanied train and bus travel from / to West Germany – Dortmund: one way round trip € 90,– € 145,– Accompanied train and bus travel from / to South Germany – Nürnberg, Stuttgart, Augsburg, Ulm, Munich: one way round trip € 60,– € 95,– Coming from Dortmund or Hamburg there are lot of stations on the journey – please choose from the picture. Meeting point Salzburg Central Station Individual Arrival / € 0,– By choosing this form of arrival you have the possibility to bring You also have the possibility to bring your child to the Central Train your child to the camp on your own. This allows you to get an idea Station in Salzburg. A bus will take the kids from the station to the of the ya! holiday center, the ya! counsellors and the environment, camp and back again at the end of the camp. You will receive Salzburg plus you can make sure that your child is in good hands. On further information like exact meeting time, etc. with the travel dothe arrival day you can bring your child from 3 pm cuments. The price for one way is € 40,–, for the round onwards. On the departure day your child must be trip € 55–. Lofer picked up by 11am. Maria Alm Radstadt Minimum number of participants: 12 Detailed information about the stations and the departure / arrival times will be sent to you with your travel documents. How does the train and bus travel work? A ya! counsellor will welcome you and your child at the platform of the chosen train station on departure day. They will accompany the group, take care of the children joining at a later station and finally entrust them to the ya! staff already waiting at Salzburg Central Station. Then the journey continues by bus and will bring all participants to each of their booked camps. Munich airport service young austria offers a special airport service in Munich (MUC) on the arrival and departure day (always a Saturday). Please ensure that the arrival or departure time of the flight is between the times of 9 am and 4 pm. If a flight is booked for landing before 9am as well as after 4 pm, extra costs could be incurred. Please contact the ya! office in Salzburg. On the day of arrival, your child will be met by a ya! supervisor in the arrivals hall and will be accompanied from this time onwards. Games, craft materials and snacks are all included. On the day of arrival, the camp bus / taxi will pick up all children at approximately 3.30 pm from the airport and will bring them to their respective summer camp. On the day of departure, your child will be brought to the airport and according to their time of departure, they will be accompanied to the check-in desk / passport control. If there is waiting time at the airport, your child will of course be accompanied. Please be aware that the camp ends after breakfast at departure day. The children will all be brought together to the airport, and during the waiting time there the children will be supervised. In the case of flights departing after 4 pm, additional childcare costs may arise. The ideal arrival and departure time for your child is between 11am and 2 pm. If your child is travelling as an „UM“ (unaccompanied minor), please let us know at your earliest convenience. Some airlines require this status to be given to all children aged between 5 and 16 travelling alone. Please verify this with your chosen airline before booking the flight. Please give the completed paperwork to your child when they come to camp. Important: Please fill in the form „Munich Airport Service“ and send it to young austria as soon as possible. Price: incl. bus / taxi transfer, childcare, craft materials and snacks single return € 140,– € 250,– For transfers to and from Salzburg airport or Vienna Airport please contact young austria – this option is only available on demand. Please note: young austria reserves the right to change the mode of transport. If your child is registered later than 3 weeks before the start of the respective camp, the availability of the corresponding arrival and departure type must be checked. Mariapfarr 30 /// CAMPS 2015 www.camps.at/en [email protected] + 43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-30 + 43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-30 [email protected] www.camps.at/en CAMPS 2015 \\\ 31 Our additional Booking Conditions We adhere to the conditions outlined by the Association of Austrian Travel Agencies (ARB 1992). In addition to, or in deviation from, the conditions of the Association of Austrian Travel Agencies, the following terms apply: 1. Booking and Confirmation A booking is binding for us as soon as we receive the signed registration form or the online booking. You will receive a confirmation of enrolment along with the payment dates and an insurance form of our company. The first payment in the amount of 10% is due within two weeks. The final payment of the remaining balance is due three weeks before the start of camp. The payment must be made free of expenses. Changes can be made, if possible. € 25,– will be charged per person. Deposits remain valid. We will send you the travel documents after receipt of the final payment. Unfortunately, we cannot hold a place in our camps for your child if full payment is not received before the beginning of camp in the form of a bank receipt, dispatch of the transacted payment, or the actual transference of funds. A reservation fee of € 15,– is charged for each booking. 2. Minimum number of participants If we are forced to call off the holiday for unforseen reasons (for example, if the minimum number of 20 camp participants, or 12 for train transport is not reached), we are unable to provide neither substitute services nor compensation. However, in such cases you will receive the deposit back. RSV reserves the right of cancellation for up to six weeks prior to the start of the holiday. RSV will not cancel holidays later than 6 weeks before the start of the holiday. RSV reserves the right to change the camp location 6 weeks prior to the start date of the camp. In this case the camp will take place in an equally equipped alternative location. 3. Limitations of Liability The contractual responsibility of the tour operator is limited to three times the cost of the holiday. 1. insofar as the damage or injury of the traveller was neither intentional, nor carelessly brought about by gross negligence, or, 2. insofar as the tour operator is responsible for the injury or damage to a traveller due to the fault of a service provider. RSV reserves the right to make price changes which are caused by circumstances beyond their sphere of influence, misprints and calculation errors. (Cancellation clauses according to point 7.2, ARB 1992). We reserve the right to make changes and / or substitutions in program content. Our camp counsellors and leaders are not held responsible for possible illegal acts or prohibited substances in the possession of the camp participant. In the event of such a case, responsibility is not taken over by the counsellors and / or the leaders. The exclusion of a participant can result if at the time of registration a contagious or other momentous disease is concealed, in case of immoral conduct, criminal acts and / or other conduct for which the counsellors cannot assume responsibility. No restitution of travel costs can be made as a result the expulsion of a camp participant. Due to the law of insolvency protection, customer's money is protected if you meet the following conditions: The deposit of 10% of the total amount has to be paid earliest 11 months prior the agreed end of the camp, the final payment is due 3 weeks before the camp starts. Additional prepayments are not and will not be secured. 4. Organizer's Liability The young austria Service GmbH., functions as a fully licensed travel agency. young austria – Österreichs Erlebnisgästehäuser GmbH functions as a booking office for all camps in Austria. The tour operator (RSV) is not held responsible for impairments and disturbances in connection with services, which are provided solely by other operators (e.g.: excursions, sightseeing and diverse sports programs, etc.). In addition, the RSV does not act as organizers with regards to bus and rail travel included in the tour packages. These services are organized independently by the transportation agencies solely at their own risk and are merely procured by us. In order to provide protection from the consequences of self-caused damages and injury by a camp participant or third parties, a personal accident and liability insurance is a mandatory requirement for each participant. 5. Discount You receive a 10% discount on the second booking by submitting an application for the siblings or for a friend at the same time. Please note the name of the siblings or friends on the first booking. Only one discount per person is possible. 6. Extensions We are happy to accept an extension of the camp stay. If a camp holiday is extended, proof of payment for the extension must be shown no later than on the day the camp term changes, otherwise we cannot accept the booking, and we will be forced to arrange a premature return journey at the expense of the parents. 7. Cancellations (deviation from Point 7.1.c., ARB 1992) Fundamentally, we must be informed of any cancellation by registered letter. In addition to Point 7.1.c, ARB 1992, in case of No-show, the cancellation fee is 100% of the holiday price. A cancellation can only be made in written form. Cancellation fees: up to 30 days before arrival 10 % 29 days before arrival 15 % 19 days before arrival 20 % 9 days before arrival 30 % 3 days (72h) before arrival 45 % of the travel price 8. Early dismissal or discontinuance of a registered participant If an early dismissal or discontinuance of the stay, of a participant is due to disease or illness, or for reasons which are beyond the control of the tour operator, e.g., expulsion from camp due to disciplinary reasons, homesickness, emergencies, etc., no refund will be made. Costs and responsibility for return journey are with the legal guardian. In case an early departure from the camp is necessary due to sickness, we recommend you the conclusion of a „Cancellation Cover Insurance” – further information please see „Travel Insurances”. 9. Graphical material With your booking you agree, that graphical material, which will be made during our camps, could be used for advertising purpose. 10. Complaints (supplementary to Point 5.3., ARB 1992) If the participant is not satisfied with the services offered, this must be reported to the responsible camp leader as soon as the problem / dissatisfaction appears. We cannot consider any complaints made later. Please inform your child about it. 11. FAQs Please also read our FAQs for further information. 12. Place of Jurisdiction Salzburg / Austria young austria Service GmbH Place of Jurisdiction, Salzburg Due to the admission to the EU, travel operators are legally obliged to protect any paid invoices from the customer to the travel operator, according to theEU General Guidelines (Art. 7). For this purpose, a guarantee bond with Zürich Insurance plc, Germany Branch, Solmsstr. 27-37, 60486 Frankfurt am Main / Deutschland with the policy number: 701.015.150.988 was completed. The Claims Settlement is handled by: Europäische Reiseversicherung AG Kratochwjlestraße 4, A-1220 Wien Tel.: 01 / 3172500. Travel Operator Directory BMWA Registry Number: 2012 / 0029 Booking Form Fax: +43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-2 or online: www.camps.at/en 2015 Participant Legal guardian Last name First name Date of Birth male Last name female mobile phone Postal Code City E-Mail Country Insuarnce (Further informations on www.camps.at/en) Camp Feel good! – Sonnenhof, Maria Alm Date Learncamp – „Be prepared!” – Carinth, Mariapfarr 15.08. – 29.08.2015 Cancellation insurance before arrival (€ 30,–) Englishcamp Intensive – Carinth, Mariapfarr 28.03. – 03.04.2015 Cancellation insurance standard (cancellation/trip interruption) English Action Camp – Salzburger Land Date Travelprice up to Premium € 400,– € 26,– € 500,– € 32,– € 750,– € 45,– € 1.000,– € 56,– € 1.500,– € 85,– € 2.000,– € 113,– € 2.500,– € 142,– up to two subjects possible: German Additional concentrated study € 150,– per week English Maths 1 Week 2 Weeks 3 Weeks 4 Weeks German Camp – Salzburger Land Date Multi Activity Camp – Carinth, Mariapfarr Date Express yourself Camp – Carinth, Mariapfarr Date Riding Camp „Gipsy“ – Simonyhof, Radstadt Date Kids Camp – Simonyhof, Radstadt Date Journey (Further informations on www.camps.at/en) Welcome to Austria (Holiday health insurance) Private journey (arrival/departure) Pick Up Service Salzburg round trip one way arrival one way departure up to 8 days € 14,– one way departure 15 days € 25,– 22 days € 40,– 31 days € 59,– Accompanied train journey round trip one way arrival train station: Pick Up Airport (Please contact the ya! office) upon request: Munich Salzburg Vienna Costs Premium Attention: Status 12/2014 Europäische Reiseversicherung Yes, my child flies UM (Unaccompanied Minor) Payment Camp price € Bank transfer Travel costs € Credit card Visa Mastercard American Express Insurance (optional) € Credit card holder Booking fee € TOTAL € 15,– Credit card number Expiry Date With this booking I also send you the booking of: Card validation code and I profit from a 10 % discount on the second booking. 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Google-Advertising Internet Search Catalogue Recommendation Travel Agency Facebook already participated www.camps.at/en [email protected] + 43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-30 Phone/privat Adress Place, Date and Signature 32 /// CAMPS 2015 First name By signing this booking form you confirm that you have read and uunderstood the booking conditions by young austria (see folder and www.camps.at) and the general travel conditions (ARB 1992) on www.camps.at young austria – Österreichs Erlebnisgästehäuser GmbH Alpenstraße 108a 5020 Salzburg Austria Tel.: +43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-30 Fax: +43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-2 [email protected] www.camps.at Veranstalter: young austria Service GmbH Vollkonzessioniertes Reisebüro Reiseveranstalter Verzeichnis BMWA Eintragsnummer: 2012/0029 Insolvenzversicherungsnummer gemäß EU-Pauschalreiserichtlinie Garantienummer: 701.015.150.988 Impressions What a Camp-Summer Here you will find more photos from last summer: www.facebook.com/youngaustria Alpenstraße 108a 5020 Salzburg / Austria Tel.: +43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-30 Fax: +43 (0)662 / 62 57 58-2 www.camps.at [email protected]
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