Six weeks of summer break is a long stretch when your kid doesn't speak German yet. These camps run in English, so a new arrival or a kid from a bilingual home can join on day one and spend the week playing, not translating. Check each listing for the ages it takes and how much of the day is in English.
A week of football for girls and boys, whether they are new to the game or already keen. Coaches run kid-sized drills on dribbling, passing, shooting and first touch, then mix kids into small teams for games, shooting challenges and mini tournaments. Coaching is in German and English, so it suits English-speaking kids too. The focus is on fun and teamwork, with no pressure to perform.
A multi-sport day camp run by Outdoor Kids at local sports clubs around Frankfurt. Each day brings a different sport, such as soccer, hockey, athletics and baseball, taught through technique drills, team games and relay challenges, with no pressure to win.
Coaches work in German and English, so it suits English-speaking kids as well as kids who want to try lots of sports before picking one.
A week on two wheels for kids who already ride or want to learn. Coaches work on balance, braking, starting off and riding with control, then take the group on short guided rides around the area.
Traffic training covers road signs, right of way and riding safely on the street. Staff speak German and English through the day, and kids bring their own helmet.
A week of hip-hop, street dance and modern styles for kids who like to move to music. Coaches teach steps and short choreographies through games, and kids add moves of their own, so nobody has to be a natural dancer to keep up.
It suits beginners and kids who already dance for fun at home. A child after formal ballet or competition training will find it loose.
A week living outdoors in the Taunus forest with an explorer group. Kids pitch their own tents, make fire, carve, shoot bows, hunt for treasure with map and compass, cook over the campfire and head out on a spooky night hike. Nature crafts like birdhouses and bracelets mix in. Parents stay home. Led in German, with English on request. Suits kids happy to get muddy and sleep in a tent.
A day camp on the Frankfurt International School campus in Oberursel, open to FIS pupils and to children from outside the school. Kids pick classes from a menu that has included arts and crafts, baking, creative writing, dinosaurs, forest exploring, circus, science, music and drama, and multi-sports. The Warriors activities and adventure camp always has room; the other classes have limited places.
An overnight holiday camp at the Wegscheide, a school camp near Bad Orb run by a Frankfurt foundation. Games, rallies and much of the day run in English, with leaders who help and correct, but there are no lessons or school tutoring. Campfires, hikes, sports and a disco fill the rest. It suits a kid who already enjoys using English and is ready for a week away.
Six weeks of summer break is a long stretch when your kid doesn't speak German yet. These camps run in English, so a new arrival or a kid from a bilingual home can join on day one and spend the week playing, not translating. Check each listing for the ages it takes and how much of the day is in English.
A week of football for girls and boys, whether they are new to the game or already keen. Coaches run kid-sized drills on dribbling, passing, shooting and first touch, then mix kids into small teams for games, shooting challenges and mini tournaments. Coaching is in German and English, so it suits English-speaking kids too. The focus is on fun and teamwork, with no pressure to perform.
A multi-sport day camp run by Outdoor Kids at local sports clubs around Frankfurt. Each day brings a different sport, such as soccer, hockey, athletics and baseball, taught through technique drills, team games and relay challenges, with no pressure to win.
Coaches work in German and English, so it suits English-speaking kids as well as kids who want to try lots of sports before picking one.
A week on two wheels for kids who already ride or want to learn. Coaches work on balance, braking, starting off and riding with control, then take the group on short guided rides around the area.
Traffic training covers road signs, right of way and riding safely on the street. Staff speak German and English through the day, and kids bring their own helmet.
A week of hip-hop, street dance and modern styles for kids who like to move to music. Coaches teach steps and short choreographies through games, and kids add moves of their own, so nobody has to be a natural dancer to keep up.
It suits beginners and kids who already dance for fun at home. A child after formal ballet or competition training will find it loose.
A week living outdoors in the Taunus forest with an explorer group. Kids pitch their own tents, make fire, carve, shoot bows, hunt for treasure with map and compass, cook over the campfire and head out on a spooky night hike. Nature crafts like birdhouses and bracelets mix in. Parents stay home. Led in German, with English on request. Suits kids happy to get muddy and sleep in a tent.
A day camp on the Frankfurt International School campus in Oberursel, open to FIS pupils and to children from outside the school. Kids pick classes from a menu that has included arts and crafts, baking, creative writing, dinosaurs, forest exploring, circus, science, music and drama, and multi-sports. The Warriors activities and adventure camp always has room; the other classes have limited places.
An overnight holiday camp at the Wegscheide, a school camp near Bad Orb run by a Frankfurt foundation. Games, rallies and much of the day run in English, with leaders who help and correct, but there are no lessons or school tutoring. Campfires, hikes, sports and a disco fill the rest. It suits a kid who already enjoys using English and is ready for a week away.
