Summer Camp 2008
East Ayrshire has a long standing link with the school area of Bautzen in Saxony in the eastern part of Germany near the Polish and Czech borders.
This year it is our turn to host the Saxony summer camp for students aged 14 – 17. It will take place towards the end of the school holidays from Monday 11th August (afternoon) to Sunday 17th August (after breakfast).
7 girls and 3 boys aged 16-17 and 3 female teachers from Saxony will be coming to join 10 of our pupils and teachers to live and join in activities at an outdoor centre, the Dolphin House in the grounds of Culzean Castle in a stunning location right on the shore.
It will be staffed by East Ayrshire teachers of German, East Ayrshire outdoor learning staff, and Dolphin House outdoor learning staff. The programme will include outdoor activities such as canoeing, cycling, orienteering plus media activities eg filming and podcasting. Of course we will take our visitors for some tourist activities too.
Last year 10 of our pupils from S4 – 6 went to Bad Muskau in Saxony. The younger pupils who are still at school are eligible to join this trip as well. 3 pupils they met there will be coming over, namely Robert, Sandra and Vera along with Frau Annette Emmrich.
We are looking for new participants who are willing to participate in outdoor activities plus would be sociable and mix with the other students and try out their German. There may be a possibility that you can go on a return trip to Saxony next summer if we are able to get funding for such a trip.
The cost to Scottish pupils would be £100 inclusive of full board, transport, equipment, tuition, and any entrance fees which is less than half of the actual cost.
June 2nd, 2008 at 8:29 pm
Kay, am I eligible if still at school?
June 2nd, 2008 at 8:35 pm
In fact ignore that comment, I wouldn’t be able to make it anyway
, whoever does get the opportunity to go will have the time of their lives though.
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:39 pm
Hi Ryan You would not be eligible having already had the full experience of the camp in both countries.
Thanks for the encouraging comments!
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:41 pm
Hopefully we can meet up with you and some of the others sometime that week so you can see Robert Sandra Vera and Frau Emmrich again!
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:41 pm
Yes I’d definitely be happy to meet up with the German students again. Keep me informed!
June 29th, 2008 at 10:55 pm
Guten tag alles
Wie geht es dir, Kay? Hope all is well! 
Am I eligible for it? Haha.. nur Spaß
Ich heiße Katy! Seit 2 Jahren bin ich nach Dolphin House gefahren. Es hat mir VIEL Spaß gemacht
I wish I could continue writing in German but I’ve not studied German for over a year now… however I haven’t forgotten all my German, I’m sure it will all come back when I study German again! Unfortunately never got to study German this year!
Ich kann kaum glauben, dass… it has been 2 years since I took part in the Saxony Summer Camp! I would just like to say to all the people who are taking part in the S.S.C this year that you will have an AMAZING time! It’s a FANTASTIC opportunity to meet new friends, improve on your german and having an overall great experience and lots of fun all the way!
I am still in touch with all the Germans I met 2 years ago!
I shall be keeping in touch on this and seeing how you all get on this year with the S.S.C!
=) Katy xx
July 1st, 2008 at 3:34 pm
Hi Katy
How lovely to hear from you! And I’m pleased you have kept in touch with the people you met. Looking forward to your inimitable comments!!!!
July 4th, 2008 at 6:31 pm
Hi everyone! I reallllly wish I was going to Dolphin house this year! It was amazing last time…best trip ever. Ahh Im actually so jealous. Think of us Kay when you’re sitting in the giant Teepee or if you have a big massive water fight…or a ceilidh…
Viel Spass!
Xx
July 22nd, 2008 at 11:06 am
Thanks, Rachel! Nice to hear from you! I’ve been looking at the old photos again. Great memories!