Come spend your time here doing sports and playing with kids in English Summer Camp. Slovakia

Slovakia (Slovak Republic)

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18/02/2020
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2020

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Description
Our camp is a non-profit that organizes English Summer Camps on the Slopes of the Carpathian Mountains near the town of Smolenice, which is 50km from the capital, Bratislava. There are a total of three 12-day trips, starting on July 1, July 15 and July 29. The kids have 2 fun English lessons in the morning and a typical camp program for the rest of the day with choice activities, big group games, discos and campfires. We also go for a sailing at Neusiedlersee in Austria and do a bit of rockclimbing on a rock behind the dining hall. The days are long but it is an awful lot of fun and I can tell, cos I have been going there for 13 years already.
Type of help
Other
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UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Most of the kids are from Slovakia, but some are from neighbouring countries. The staff is half domestic and half international. We want the kids to discover your crafts, play your sports, sing your songs and try your food.
Help
We are looking for teachers or activity leaders who would assist the teacher with one English lesson in the morning, run afternoon choice activities, and take part in the evening program. The workawayer should have at least two of the following qualities: be sporty, creative, arty, caring, crazy.
Languages spoken
English
Accommodation
The camp provides full board and lodging, plus pocket money of 150 (counselor) or 250 Euro (teacher) per trip. You will have virtually no costs while on site. You will be sharing a cabin with 4 to 7 kids. Each cabin has its own bathroom with a toilet and a shower. Currently we also need help with cleaning the cabins. Work is in the afternoon and you will have your own room (without kids).
What else ...
Between the trips are long weekends that will allow you to visit nearby cities like Vienna, Budapest and even Prague.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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17/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Zahrah ) for host

What an experience! it was my first summer camp and was a bit of an adjustment for me at the beginning, but I wouldn’t ask for a better team to support me, and guidance from Ed with all the camp games ideas for my lessons :)

We had to create English classes that are fun for the kids, activities and games for the afternoon, dress up!! for some of… read more

(Excellent )

13/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Paola Leticia) for host

The camp was an amazing experience.. a return to teenagehood that I enjoyed to the most. Being away from the city, playing and teaching english to the children and young students every day PLUS campfires and karaoke night made those 2 weeks as greatest as ever expected.

Thanks for the chance of being part of your project, Ed!!.. hopefully I get… read more

(Excellent )

27/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Paola Leticia)

Leticia joined us only for 2 weeks, but she made a great impression in that short time. She made the lessons fun and interactive, always prepared well and especially took great care in giving each kid the attention and care they needed. Her cheerfulness, enthusiasm and caring nature made her the ideal person for the job. Leticia, I wish you all… read more

(Excellent )

04/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Alicia & Vivian) for host

This summer camp was our best experience that we ever had! Ed and the others counselors were fantastic! We had a lot of fun with the kids and also with the team. We played, sang and danced and many different activities. We have no words to describe this camp. We recommend to do this to all the people, and if you like the kids, having fun, speaking… read more

(Excellent )

27/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Alicia & Vivian)

Alicia and Vivian worked at our camp for 2 weeks only, but we were very happy that they did. They came to Slovakia just for this job and were very motivated to do well. They had great actitivies for the kids with a bit of Spanish flavour added and wore the most ridiculous but wonderful costumes. They were also excellent team players who were… read more

(Excellent )

30/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Alex) for host

I loved the 4 weeks I spent there. Everyone helped make the experience so enjoyable and there was a great dynamic amongst the counsellors and a great relationship with the kids. The days are very long but the work often doesn't feel like work and there is definitely still time for fun.

It was great seeing the kids learning more and more english… read more

(Excellent )

27/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Alex)

Another hard-working caring volunteer with a heart of gold. Alex did 2 trips at camp and got better and better at his job as things progressed. He was always ready to go and against his own nature we got him to do crazy stuff like wearing a T-rex costume or flying around like cupido. He could also suprise you by organizing a completely new… read more

(Excellent )

29/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Melony) for host

What a wonderfully busy two weeks this was! Early mornings, full days, and late evenings filled with fun, learning, games, and disco. Every moment was fun and memorable. From hosting the talent show, dressing up for different roles for the group games, to creating fun game-style English lessons, and leading campfire songs... there was never a dull… read more

(Excellent )

27/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Melony)

Melony, although an experienced teacher, was in for a bit of a shock when she arrived at camp and found out what it means to entertain kids with English in the summer. Fortunately, she is a real go-getter. After the first day (and with a bit of help) she had already figured it all out and from that day onwards she did an amazing job. Not just… read more

(Excellent )

29/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Christian) for host

It was a great experience to work at the Camp together with Ed, Miguel, and the rest of the team. Spending 4 weeks here was first of all a lot of fun, but it was also very rewarding to teach the kids and arrange all sorts of activities for them. The Camp is a place, where you can be yourself and showing off your silly side is easy in the… read more

(Excellent )

27/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Christian)

Christian joined us for 2 trips, but he would have added another if he'd only had the chance to do so. He was simply great. He got so much into camp that he was watching new camp dances and songs in his free time, so he could teach and perform them the next day. He is a hard worker who is keen to take on extra responsibilities, so much so that he… read more

(Excellent )

28/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Aaron & Katie) for host

We were the first family two adults and two kids 5 and 3 to work on Ed's camp. It was a privilege to be a part of Camp. Our kids had a wonderful time and loved participating in the activities, they also made lots of friends with the campers and Ed's daughter livia.

Ed and all the fellow counselor's did a excellent job organising all the… read more

(Excellent )

27/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Aaron & Katie)

Aaron and Katie were the first teacher and activity leader we hired that brought their kids. It needed a bit of organization to accommodate them as the camp was full, but we managed to put them all 4 together and still give them (a bit) of privacy. Aaron and Katie proved to be very flexible and easy-going as Aaron had already assured me they were… read more

(Excellent )

27/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Ben)

Ben did 3 camps as a teacher, which requires quite a bit of stamina, but it seemed he just gained more and more energy as we went along. The third camp he ended up being the master camp song singer and even got the teens singing the Moose song. Ben is an amazingly hard worker. Committed to whatever he sets his mind to. He is also very bright and… read more

(Excellent )

13/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ben) for host

Best job I've ever had the honour to do. Incredible experience over all three of the camps. It was a summer of singing, dancing, teaching and having fun with the staff and the kids. The team was great, and Ed is a very reliable, down to earth guy who makes sure always that everything runs smoothly and that everyone is OK. It was great to get… read more

(Excellent )

27/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Iara Denise & Victoria)

Iara and Vicky truly wear the biggest smiles I've ever seen. They are always cheerful and can lift your mood in an instant. But don't be mistaken, they are very serious about the job. Always prepared and going the extra mile, they gave the kids an unforgettable experience. Girls, I'd love to have you back next year. Enjoy the remaining part of… read more

(Excellent )

20/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Iara Denise & Victoria) for host

We have been to two camps this summer and it was the best experience in these almost 12 months that we have been traveling around Europe.
There are not enough words to describe how magical it was for us. We met many people from all over the world and children who filled our hearts with love.
Our tasks as counselors, consisted mainly in helping… read more

(Excellent )

08/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Eirini & Raul) for host

Staying in the Camp was such a great experience! In that moment my boyfriend Raul was not available but Ed was open to host Esteban instead! So me (Eirini) ans Esteban we join this team for 15 days and we were both really satisfied for our desicion! Ed is an open minded person, who loves and knows how to work with kids, he is enjoying new ideas… read more

(Excellent )

01/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (César & María) for host

Ed and his team were great. It is all about the kids, letting them choose the activities everyday. The whole experience was great! The accommodation is in the middle of the forest and a 10 min walk to the closest village, in wood cabins with a group of 4-7 kids each and an individual bathroom. 3 meals and a fruit snack are provided daily, but Ed… read more

(Excellent )

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