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SUMMER CAMPS
HI!I'm a teacher, I'm part of a cultural project which promotes cultural exchanges in Italy. Each project we propose has a purpose: basically we try to enrich school's libraries, providing English books or audio books. We are a small association but really motivated. We concentrate our work in a few weeks in Summer but I think it's the best moment to give space to creativity. What else can I say ? Roald Dahl RULES!!
We need to find shiny tutors ( if it is possible with previous experience in camps) interested in sport, art, theatre, music.
( e.g. guitarist... coach...art teachers, yoga teachers).
Contact me for more details!!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Teaching
Babysitting and creative play
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They can meet Italian families, live the Italian style and feel the hospitality.They will learn how to organize the routine of a summer camp with kids and how to be effective in teaching English.
You have to be ready to speak and do activities like art, drama. I've been teaching for more than 20 years and I've invented a lot of ideas to teach the language.
I've been part of several Erasmus+ projects and other Cultural Exchanges.
I'm in charge of Summer Stages for students in the UK and Ireland.
I've got ideas to share.Materials. Sketches...a much more...
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
teaching/child care
students' age: primary or middle school ( it depends on the camp)
5 hours a day
In general, we are looking for creative people, able to stay with children.
You can choose during your staying between a TRIP TO THE WONDERFUL LAKE ORTA or TO THE ALPS if you like the mountains ( at the weekend)
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
in town: accomodation with a family ( lunch in the camp, breakfast and dinner with the family)
What else ...
I'm really motivated in my job and I'm looking for similar tutors! The experience we had last summers was really exciting! Some of the tutors I met will come again to help because they were happy about the staff, the venue and the families. I really like these activities and summer is the perfect time, I can't wait to meet other tutors from abroad!Stefania
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 455674764135
Feedback (12)
11 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jas)
Thank Jas for your great help.
Working in the camp with kids can be very stressful. Jas respected my instructions and she was able to learn very quickly what to do. She is well organized .She was very loving to kids and this is one of the most important aspects of this job.
She used her abilities in dancing and joga.
I'm only sorry because some… read more
Working in the camp with kids can be very stressful. Jas respected my instructions and she was able to learn very quickly what to do. She is well organized .She was very loving to kids and this is one of the most important aspects of this job.
She used her abilities in dancing and joga.
I'm only sorry because some… read more
(Excellent
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28 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Cheryl) for host
Stefania was an incredible host!! She is passionate and energetic and from the beginning I felt at home in Novara. Stefania and Ana, their lovely families, my wonderful host family were so welcoming and kind. I felt like part of a community in Novara and I will never forget my time spent there. I really enjoyed working with the kids at the camp,… read more
11 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Cheryl)
What can I say about Cheryl?? She is very sweet, energetic, helpful and shiny. She shared all her experience and ability to teach English to young children. She just stayed with us a couple of weeks but she immediately understood what to do and how to move. She is not only a tutor: she sings, she draws she creates!!!Host Cheryl!!
(Excellent
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11 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Megan90)
Megan is a good teacher. She is also very playful with kids. Although teaching English in Italy is very hard and we have a low level of communication , she helped her group of kids to develop skills. She is also really flexible and I recomend to host her!!!
(Excellent
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11 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jas)
Thank Jas for your great help.
Working in the camp with kids can be very stressful. Jas respected my instructions and she was able to learn very quickly what to do. She is well organized .She was very loving to kids and this is one of the most important aspects of this job.
She used her abilities in dancing and joga.
I'm only sorry because some… read more
Working in the camp with kids can be very stressful. Jas respected my instructions and she was able to learn very quickly what to do. She is well organized .She was very loving to kids and this is one of the most important aspects of this job.
She used her abilities in dancing and joga.
I'm only sorry because some… read more
(Excellent)
28 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Cheryl) for host
Stefania was an incredible host!! She is passionate and energetic and from the beginning I felt at home in Novara. Stefania and Ana, their lovely families, my wonderful host family were so welcoming and kind. I felt like part of a community in Novara and I will never forget my time spent there. I really enjoyed working with the kids at the camp,… read more
11 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Cheryl)
What can I say about Cheryl?? She is very sweet, energetic, helpful and shiny. She shared all her experience and ability to teach English to young children. She just stayed with us a couple of weeks but she immediately understood what to do and how to move. She is not only a tutor: she sings, she draws she creates!!!Host Cheryl!!
(Excellent)
11 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Megan90)
Megan is a good teacher. She is also very playful with kids. Although teaching English in Italy is very hard and we have a low level of communication , she helped her group of kids to develop skills. She is also really flexible and I recomend to host her!!!
(Excellent)
11 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jenn)
Super Super Jenn!!! A very good workawayer, flexible, creative and energetic. Teaching to Italian children can be very challenging not just because of the language but Jenn was really able to manage the situation...she is good at planning the activities, making decisions and creating activities!!She helped children in developing their drama… read more
(Excellent)
7 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Matt) for host
I had an excellent time in Novara and stayed with two different families, the friends of Stefania. If you choose this Workaway you will be made to feel at home, everyone is lovely. Each camp is at a different location but for my visit I was at a swimming pool camp for the first week in Novara, and at another swimming pool at a camp just outside of… read more
18 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Matt)
Ciao Matt!!!Usually we host girls for tutors but honestly Matt was excellent in helping and playing with children. He is very friendly, he is good at interacting with groups of kids. I've seen that in a couple of days kids wanted to talk to him and tried to use their simple English. So what can I say, you really helped us!! Also, he is very… read more
(Excellent)
27 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Sylvain) for host
This was my very first experience with workaway and Stefania was a wonderful host, teacher and guide! The host families were very kind and attentionate and I felt immediatly at ease with them. I learned a lot of thing with Stefania (how to work with children, how to organize a camp... ). She is very gifted to make you learn a lot of things in a… read more
22 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Sylvain)
Sylvain is an excellent tutor. He stayed with us 20 days and he was precious to our camp. He managed the drama activities, he taught children but also to me a lot of interesting exercises to improve communication skills. He was very creative, flexible and independent.
He is very kind and nice!!Come back!!!
He is very kind and nice!!Come back!!!
(Excellent)
23 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Lina)
Lina is a very kind and helpful workawayer.This was her first experience in Italy and she was a good assistant to me. it was also her first experience in theatre but she was really good at acting and creating a funny character in disguise, to help me to teach English to children.They liked it a lot: Ginger Granny we miss you!Thank you for your… read more
(Excellent)
30 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Lina) for host
I stayed at the camp with Stefania for one week and had an absolutely amazing time!!! Stefania is extremely generous and was very willing to help me experience all the things I wanted to do while I was there. The first night I wanted to try pizza for the first time in Italy, and then she and her family came out with me and also invited their… read more
22 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Angela)
Angela!We miss you! You were the perfect mermaid!! Angela is very sporty, she can teach English but she can also be a good coach for children.She is very playful and although she stayed with us for 10 days, she immediately understood what to do and how the camp was organised. Angela can speak also Italian. Thank you for your kindness and your… read more
(Excellent)
12 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Sofiya)
Sofia today it was really sad for me . Driving to the station is always the saddest part for me. I had fun, you were really friendly. You are an excellent teacher and helper, you are very kind to kids and you understood immediately how to manage the group. Come to Italy whenever you want!! Don't forget us!!
(Excellent)
12 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Sofiya) for host
The experience was fantastic, and Stefania is one of the greatest people I have ever met (absolutely without exagerating). The woman that hosted me was also very kind to me, we became very good friends. The summer camp is a lot of fun and amazing experience, I enjoyed get to know these beautiful creative intelligent kids! Stefania also invited me… read more
12 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (oiyou1)
Odette is really great with children. We hosted her and she immediately got on well with my daughter who is 8 and with no easy mood. She was really flexible and able to play and teach to kids of every age. she has a lot of ideas and creativity and she is able to organize activity without any assistance. she can manage situations and as a traveller… read more
(Excellent)
28 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Hayley) for host
What a great experience! Stefania arranged for me to be hosted by a lovely Italian family and I taught both Middle and Primary school camps in Villanova (very nice, lots of mozzies!) She also arranged a trip to Lago di Orta at the weekend where I got to meet some of the other tutors and we had a great time! The teaching is great, met some awesome… read more
23 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Hayley)
Hello Hayley!!!Thank you for all your energy!! Hope to see you again!!
(Excellent)
18 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Sara) for host
Staying 2 weeks working at this summer camp was a great experience. Working with the kids was challenging and well fun, I learnt a lot from them! Stephania is very nice, she took us to the lake one weekend and was organizing activities when we had free time. She looked for a great host familly during my stay, I felt like at home! Really loved… read more
23 Aug 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Sara)
(Excellent)
25 Aug 2014
Left by Workawayer (Emily) for host
Stefanie was great, she took another tutor and I to a street festival in Novara one evening and to a beautiful lake one weekend afternoon. She was very helpful in recommendations about local attractions and was nice company. The camp and staying with a local family was a bit challenging for a non-Italian speaker, but it was a wonderful learning… read more
23 Aug 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Emily)
(Excellent)
23 Aug 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Leila)
Hello Leilaaaaaa...you were great!!!Hope you will become part of our family to come and visit us again!!!
(Excellent)
11 Oct 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Lauren)
Lauren is a really good workawayer! I recommend her!She is really flexible and ready to face new projects. We have hosted her two times and we hope there will be a third time! She is really open minded and you can organize and take decisions with her. She is really a good teacher and helper!!!
(Excellent)
11 Jul 2013
Left by Workawayer (Lauren) for host
I have had an excellent time working with Stefania and the kids. I worked in this community for a month and was fortunate enough to experience living in Rimella - in the mountains, where the food and accommodation were outstanding, and then with host families in Novara and Turbigo. Stefania is an exce3llent teacher and so friendly and helpful. Her… read more
11 Oct 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Becky)
(Excellent)
21 Jul 2013
Left by Workawayer (Becky) for host
This was my first work away experience, and I would recommend this opportunity to anyone ! I was here for 2 weeks and loved every second. Stefania found two amazing families for me to stay with where I made some wonderful friends and was fed extremely well ! The camps were fantastic too, I felt very much part of a team and it was a real pleasure… read more
2 Oct 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Emily)
Hi Emily!!!We miss you!!You have been great!We thank you for your help and hope you will come back to stay with us again.
(Excellent)
2 Oct 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Olivia)
Olivia is great with children and also middle school students!Everybody loved her!She followed the camp program but also added new ideas. She is very flexible and ready to face changing. I recommend her. She is really reliable and helpful! Trust me!!!
(Excellent)
16 Sep 2013
Left by Workawayer (Olivia) for host
I had a truly excellent time working with Stefania! She set me up with wonderful families that stuffed me full of delicious home cooked meals and went out of their way to show me around the surrounding cities. The work itself was fun and incredibly rewarding, I can't recommend this experience highly enough! Take advantage of this opportunity while… read more
2 Oct 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Zimasa)
(Excellent)
10 Sep 2013
Left by Workawayer (Zimasa) for host
I had a great time at the English summer camp. Stefania arranged a very friendly family to accommodate me and they were superb! I had a great time with them.The Italian teachers, which i was working with were very professional and open to new ideas which made the teaching a very smooth and enjoyable ride :-) Given the chance, I'd do it all over… read more
29 Aug 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Erin )
(Negative)
