We take a student-focused approach, prioritising well-being and helping young learners build skills to overcome camp challenges. Our intentional design uses daily routines, activities, and traditions to develop confidence, self-expression, and a growth mindset. With 24/7 support, rigorous safety standards, and staff trained in both first aid and emotional welfare, safety is our top priority. We offer all-inclusive immersive programmes with rich activities and excursions beyond the classroom. Finally, our multicultural community—with students from over 100 nations—fosters open-mindedness and lasting connections
Language Camps
Alpadia German Summer Camp Freiburg: Residential German Camp near the Black Forest
Freiburg im Breisgau, GermanyAlpadia Language Schools4.5(25)
- Dates
- Jun 21 – Aug 6, 2027
- Duration
- 1–7 weeks
- Ages
- 13–17
Price from
$1,135
Per week on a 7-week stay
Course price for 1 week — $1,255
German Standard
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Alpadia German Summer Camp in Freiburg is a residential German language camp in Freiburg im Breisgau, near the Black Forest in south-west Germany. Standard and Intensive German courses are combined with an outdoor activity programme, and students stay in residence accommodation with ensuite bathrooms. It may suit families wanting German immersion with hills and forest on the doorstep.
Age
13–17 yrs
Language
German
Program type
Language Camps
Accommodation
Campus
About
About the Course
German courses (Standard 20 & Intensive 25) for young learners with project-based and interactive lessons.
What’s Included
Includes tuition, accommodation, full board, activities, and excursions.
Accommodation
Residence accommodation with quadruple rooms, ensuite bathrooms, and shared spaces.
Meal Plan
All meals included, catering for vegetarian, vegan and no-pork diets.
Activities & Excursions
Excursions to Europa-Park, Titisee, Schlossberg tower hike and cultural visits in Freiburg.
Facilities
Campus features outdoor space, sports fields, lounge, vending machines, WiFi, and access to a nearby sports center.
Camp Experience
Accredited by AVDEP and the Swiss Federation of Private Schools. Ideal balance of study and fun.
Language Camp prices
German Standard
20 Lessons · 13–17 yrs · All levelsPrice from
Standard course focused on all aspects of language learning through engaging projects and activities. Your summer language program uses a curriculum created especially for younger students, taught by experienced instructors in a supportive setting.
20 lessons/week (15 hours) Oral comprehension and communication Literacy, writing, word knowledge, and sentence structure Team-based tasks that foster creativity, organization, and leadership abilities
General German: grammar, listening, speaking, reading, and collaborative projects
Daily Schedule
Breakfast
07:00–08:00
Classes
08:30–12:30
Lunch
12:30–13:30
Dinner
18:30–19:30
Evening activities
20:00–22:00
Lights out
22:30
Included items
Optional Extras
Recommended for most families
Smooth arrival and fewer surprises.
Transfer Freiburg HbF one way
Transfer Freiburg HbF one way
Airport Transfer Frankfurt Airport one way
Airport Transfer Frankfurt Airport one way
Premium+3
Transfer4
Reviews
4.5out of 5
Reviews
Based on 25 Google reviews
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School
Alpadia Language Schools
Alpadia Language Schools organize international summer language camps for teenagers in Europe. Students improve English, French or German while enjoying sports, excursions and cultural activities in top European destinations.
Location
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Alpadia German Summer Camp in Freiburg is run by Alpadia Language Schools, part of Kaplan International, on Kartäuserstraße in Freiburg im Breisgau, in the south-west corner of Germany near the Black Forest.
Programme and activities. German is offered in Standard and Intensive formats, differing in weekly lesson count. The provider positions this centre around outdoor adventure as well as language teaching, which reflects its position at the edge of the Black Forest — one of the more distinctive natural settings among the German-language centres in the catalogue.
Accommodation and supervision. Students stay in residence accommodation in quadruple rooms with ensuite bathrooms and shared communal spaces. Ensuite facilities in a shared room are worth noting: several comparable centres use communal bathrooms instead.
Ages, dates and duration. No confirmed age range or session dates are currently published for this camp, so none is stated here. Families must contact the provider directly to confirm both before planning around this centre. The age range should not be inferred from Alpadia's other locations, which vary widely.
Location and travel. Freiburg im Breisgau is in Baden-Württemberg, close to both the French and Swiss borders, which makes Basel a realistic arrival airport alongside German options. The Black Forest begins immediately east of the city. Transfer arrangements are not published as part of the standard package and should be confirmed directly.
Who the programme may suit. This camp may suit families who want German study combined with hiking and outdoor activity rather than city excursions, and those travelling from France or Switzerland for whom Freiburg is more accessible than central Germany. As with the provider's Berlin centre, the absence of published dates and ages means this page cannot be used to check eligibility — a direct enquiry is the necessary first step.
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