Basic Information
Classes
Our English as a second language (ESL) classes are interactive and practical to encourage learning in a playful way, as it is most suitable for a fun, summer camp environment. The camp is international, with kids representing several countries each year, so you can practice what you learned in real life conversations. Classes are available from beginner to advanced levels every week, so you can always find the right group for you. Weekly sessions start with a short placement test, then the classes are made up of friendly and speaking-oriented exercises and activities. At the end of the weekly sessions, we provide feedback about your in-class performance, through the teacher’s assessment form and a video recording of the group project.
English classes take two 120-minute lessons each day, Monday through Friday, in small classes (4 to 8 students per class), based on language level and age. A week-long camp has up to 20, while a two-week ‘long camp’ has up to 40 hours worth of classes. If you would like to combine the English program with another subject, for instance windsurfing, then you will have one 120-minute class of English and one 120-minute class of windsurfing.
Weekly group work and presentations
At the Funside Balaton English and Native English Camps we work with our own project-based curriculum. During the first three days of each session we cover new material relating to the Theme of the Week through playful and speaking-oriented exercises, then in the second half of the week we start working on a group project, which is then performed by the class in English in front of our other English groups. The group work may be a live play, a short video or a creative work. All presentations are recorded on video, so that you and your family can watch them after the camp.
Other English Camp options
The English Camp is ideal for levels Starter to A2. If you are already at a pre-intermediate level (A2 to B2) and would like to study English with native English teachers from English-speaking countries, try our Native English Camp. If you are past intermediate level (B1 to B2) and looking to practice your spoken English skills through creative activities in a “language immersion” setting, try our English Drama Camp.
Free time games and activities
Each week has different free-time activities. Check out the detailed schedule for each week here...
Air Park
Inflated obstacles and sports games on 600 square meters in one Ninja Warrior-inspired activity on the Week 1 and 3!
Water Adventure Park
A trip to an aquatic obstacle course on Lake Balaton!
Color Run
Get your T-shirt colored as you cross the line at our favorite fun run!
Bubble Run
Have a great time as you run, walk or even dance through our fun run filled with bubbles!
Sims Day
Your group leader will be your sim for a day – turn them into heroes!
Aqua Park
A trip to the aqua park includes giant water slides, wave pools and a whole lot of fun on the Week 5!
Funside Olympics
Be the best at the crazy games of Funside Olympics!
Euro Cup
Celebrate the 2021 Euro Cup with our own fun football games
Wall Street Trade-off
Play and trade with your friends on the Wall Street of Balatongyörök!
Survivor Day
The tribes of the camp battle each other for valuable points in this exciting game.
Beach Party
The beach is filled with music and fun during the Funside Beach Party
Color War
Teams will compete for a prize through exciting challenges, representing different colors
Lake Balaton
Central Europe’s largest lake is just around the corner
Pictionary Night
Activity nights just got better: draw in the air and hope that your teammates will see the same on the screen as you do in your head!
Funside Olimpia
Be the best at the crazy games of Funside Olympics!
Airpark
Inflatable obstacles and games on 600 square meters. Are you ready?
Camp Opening Ceremony
Our traditional camp opening kicks off every session
Teen Disco
Our open-air teen disco is a camp classic
And many more…
There are different weekly themes and activities in each session!
Skills night
We all have things we have always wanted to learn. Now is the time to do so on Skills Night!
Among us in real life
The best video game of 2020 comes to life in Funside! Can you win as an Impostor?
Bingo Lingo
A gigantic game of bingo with a show on stage!
Funside Battle
Funside’s own, in real life Battle Royale game! Can you and your team be the last ones standing?
Imagine night
Get creative with your teammates and solve as many puzzles as possible!
Neon night
Play with your friends under the Neon lights!
Bucket list day
Is there something you’ve always wanted to try? Name it, and we’ll bring it for you!
Check it off!
Get through your team’s bucket list together!
Beach Games
Sunshine, Balaton, music, and a game of skills and cooperation – what else would you need for a summer afternoon?
All possible camp combinations
You may choose a second class for each week from the list below. Learn more…
Sign up
Registration starts at midday CET on March 17. Please click here to see the list of classes and weeks that are still available.
Price: EUR 370
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