2025 German Summer Camp | German Summer Camp: Exploring Nature and Innovation
Visit Germany's oldest national forest park
Experience professional nature camp education with local children
Play GPS-based treasure hunting games with the guidance of professional outdoor instructorsExplore Europe’s tallest treehouseVisit a folk village to meet local traditional glassmakers
Explore the industrial charm of Germany in Munich
Immerse yourself in the BMW car production line
Develop a new BMW car model under the guidance of experts
Visit the Technical University of Munich and tour the student innovation labs
Explore the Deutsches Museum, the world’s largest museum of science and technology Experience a day in the life of a football player at the Allianz Arena
Want to study in Germany?
Come experience a German classroom first!
No need to speak German to join a German class
Immerse yourself in an authentic German learning environment
Attend math, art, and cooking classes with German students...And enjoy a Sino-German football friendly match!
Two major themes of education:
Nature + Technology
Two key features:
Experiential projects + Project-based learning
Nature and technology complement each other
Plant the seeds of innovation, environmental awareness, and technology
Broaden children's international perspectives and cultivate cross-cultural communication skills
1. Bavarian National Forest Park, Germany
The Bavarian National Park in southeastern Germany is Germany's first national park and one of Central Europe's largest forest conservation areas. Teachers will lead the children in a variety of nature camp activities here, allowing them to experience the raw beauty of nature firsthand. While getting close to nature, they will also learn how to use technology to protect the environment and deepen their awareness of environmental protection. Here, we will take the children to:
Hike through the forest animal sanctuary for nature science education
Visit Europe’s tallest forest treehouse
Go to the Glass Museum to meet traditional glassmakers
Take the forest train to visit the German-Czech border
01. Explore the forest parkSearch for traces of wild animals
Hike through the forest wildlife park under the guidance of a German mentor:
How do plants and animals survive?
How is the balance of the forest ecosystem maintained?
How can modern technology coexist with ancient forests?
Whose paw prints are these, large and small, in various shapes?Pinecones scattered beneath an ancient pine tree, partially torn apartLifting the grass leaves reveals the leftover remains of an animal’s dinner
02. GPS-based treasure hunting game(Together with German children)
What is satellite positioning, and how does GPS enable navigation?
This is a digital treasure hunt game equipped with GPS devices.
Professional outdoor instructors will accompany the children throughout.
Using GPS, identifying directions, and tracking targets,Children will greatly improve their outdoor survival skills.It’s also a challenge game,Where each checkpoint involves questions related to the forest ecosystem cycle or knowledge about plants and animals...
03. Visit a folk villageMeet traditional glassmakers
With the heart of an artisan, we shape the soul of craftsmanship.
Handcrafted glassmaking has been passed down for over a thousand years.
Along the border between Bavaria and the Czech Republic,
The Glass Road stretches about 250 kilometers.
Children will visit glass workshops with a long history,
Admire the exquisite craftsmanship of glassmakers,And learn about the German spirit of craftsmanship.
04. Visit Europe’s tallest treehouse
Successfully reach the top of Europe’s tallest treehouse
Enjoy a panoramic view of the entire forest world
Walk along a 1.3-kilometer long wooden aerial walkway, ranging from 8 to 25 meters high,
Traversing through towering trees
The forest guide introduces the species along the way
Children will experience the physical principles firsthand during the journeyFinally, reach the 44-meter-high treehouse,Offering a breathtaking view of the forest below.
05. Fun Experiments: Nature and Technology
Participate in experiments themed "Nature and Technology"
What is the connection between dandelions and parachutes?
What is the origin of nylon fasteners?
What is the lotus leaf effect?In our biomimicry class,All these questions will have answers.
06. Discover the secret of reed purification
Can reeds purify water?
Let’s see for ourselves!
The magical functions of nature
await children to explore and utilize.
Visit a wastewater treatment facility.
Where does household wastewater go?
How is it purified and treated?
Children will find the answers here.
2. Join classes: Study and play with German children
What are German students' classrooms like?
Grab your backpack and join the class with German children!
No need to speak German to communicate smoothly and make new friends!
What classes will we have today?
Football, art, music?
A math class with hands-on toy building?
A cooking class where we prepare lunch ourselves?How about a Sino-German football friendly match?
Here, children can not only experience authentic German culture,
but also make lovely new friends.
They will introduce each other's cultural geography, customs, and traditions,
helping children understand Western culture, broaden their horizons,and develop cross-cultural communication skills.
The BBQ party, which is the kids' favorite, is also a must!
3. Munich Industrial and Technology Exploration Tour
Artificial intelligence, automotive industry, mechanical manufacturing...Go to Munich to learn about Germany's industrial civilizationExperience the charm of German industry and inspire innovative thinking!
01. BMW Automotive Industry Exploration
BMW, a household name
Let’s visit its hometown, Munich
Participate in educational programs
And explore its history from past to present
01 Visit the BMW car production line
How are BMW cars produced?
Can you believe that a BMW
is produced every 84 seconds?
See it with your own eyes at
the BMW production line,
and experience the power
of technology!
02 Visit the BMW Museum
What developments has
BMW gone through?
The evolution of BMW
cars reflects the entire progression of the automotive industry.
What will future cars look like? Visit BMW's concept cars, full of modern industrial style,
and gain an in-depth understanding of BMW’s history and future.
03 BMW Educational Program
Want to create your own
BMW car?
Join the educational
program BMW offers for
children.
From body frames,
engines, tires,
to windshields... all
kinds of materials are
available here.
Off-road vehicles,
family cars, RVs...
Under the guidance of
experts, design your
very own new BMW car!
02. Visit the Technical University of Munich
One of Germany’s 9 top industrial universities
And also one of the oldest universities
It is the alma mater of world-renowned
scientists and social figures,
such as Rudolf Diesel, the
"father of the diesel engine."
To date, the university has produced
20 Nobel laureates.
Children will visit the student
innovation labs,
learn about student innovation projects,
and specially invited MTU professors
or students will
provide insights into the industrial
landscape of Germany and Europe.
03. Visit the Deutsches Museum (German Museum)
To understand Germany’s industrial heritage,
a visit to the Deutsches Museum is a must!
The largest science and technology
museum in the world,
and one of the earliest science museums
globally.
Its exhibitions cover a wide range of fields,
including physics, chemistry,
agriculture, and more.
Children will participate in aerospace
or other tech-related educational projects,guided by experts.
04. Allianz Arena VIP Experience
Allianz Arena is the most modern stadium in Europe,
home to the German Bayern Munich football team.
As VIP program members, we have access to the players' locker room,
and we can enter the stadium through the players' entrance just like the players.
Additionally, we may have the chance to watch the players' training sessions—a dream come true for any football fan!
05. Visit Scenic Attractions
Neuschwanstein Castle
The world’s most famous fairy tale castle,
the inspiration for Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle.
Built in 1869, this white castle towers on a high mountain.
Its scenery changes with the seasons, offering breathtaking views year-round.
It was one of the palaces of Bavarian
King Ludwig II.
Salzburg, Austria
The capital of Salzburg State,
is the birthplace of Mozart
and the filming location for the movie The Sound of Music.
The city is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Itinerary
14 Days 13 Nights Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrive in Munich and head to the National Forest Park Camp.
DAY 2
National Forest Park
Morning: Visit a German school
Afternoon: Forest hiking or games with German children
DAY 3
National Forest Park
Morning: Hike in the wildlife release area
Afternoon: Nature education – Europe’s highest treehouse, Hans Museum
DAY 4
National Forest Park
Morning: Visit the Germany-Czech border
Afternoon: Take a forest train, visit glass artisans, tour the Glass Museum
DAY 5
National Forest Park
Morning: Visit a German school, attend class and play games with German students
Afternoon: Nature education – Forest games project
DAY 6
National Forest Park
Morning: Nature education – GPS treasure hunt
Afternoon: Visit a South German folk culture village, make bread or cheese with German children
DAY 7
National Forest Park
Morning: Youth Center indoor science project
Afternoon: Certificate ceremony and closing ceremony
DAY 8
National Forest Park – Munich
Morning: Head to Füssen
Afternoon: Visit Neuschwanstein Castle and stay in Munich
DAY 9
Munich – Salzburg, Austria – Munich
Morning: Head to Salzburg, Austria
Afternoon: Visit and return to Munich
DAY 10
Munich
Morning: BMW World education project or museum
Afternoon: Allianz Arena VIP tour
DAY 11
Munich
Morning: Visit the Old Pinakothek (featuring world-famous artworks like Sunflowers, Water Lilies, etc.)
Afternoon: Visit Munich University of Technology
DAY 12
Munich
All-day visit to the Deutsches Museum (German Museum of Science and Technology)
DAY 13 & 14
Day 13: Morning visit to the city center, afternoon flight back home
Day 14: Arrive back in your home country
(Specific project times will be adjusted based on weather, flights, and other factors)
About the Dates
Summer Study Tour Dates: July 1th - July 14th (13 nights, 14 days)
Overview of the Study
Tour Activities and Certificates
The study tour includes activities such as joining German middle school classes, visiting Munich University of Technology, nature education at the forest park, scientific experiments, automotive industry exploration, art education, and sports activities. The location is in Munich and its surrounding areas, with the camp situated in the National Forest Park.
Participants will receive a certificate of completion from the Youth Center of the National Forest Park for Nature Education. Outstanding English reports may be published in the forest park or local media.
How to Enroll:
The summer camp is designed for teenagers aged 9 to 17, with a focus on independent participation. Some activities may allow parents to join as companions.
The program will be led by German experts, with a Chinese-speaking guide and translator accompanying the group.
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