General Camp Overview:

Our week-long German language camps allow campers to explore themes such as art, cooking, adventure games, science, nature, and more! Campers range in age from 5 to 13, and German beginners to bilingual campers are welcome! Each camp lasts one week (M–F) and is centered around a fun and highly-interactive theme. Please see the specific camp description for German experience recommendations. During these fun and interactive camps children will speak, hear, sing and create in German while exploring engaging topics!

Scholarships and Discounts

Limited need-based scholarship opportunities are available. Please fill out the scholarship HERE or contact [email protected]prior to registering if you would like to apply for a scholarship. If you register multiple children for the same camp week, a $20 discount will be applied to the 2nd and any further sibling registration.

Registration Confirmation

Upon registration, you will receive an automated confirmation email. Additional information detailing camp logistics will be emailed a few days prior to the start of the camp week.

Cancellations and Refunds

Please review our cancellation and refund policies prior to registering. 

If GAI must cancel a program, a full refund will be issued.

Weather

Campers may spend time outside and should come prepared for any weather. We will use these guidelines to decide whether children need to be indoors in the event of excessive heat.  If a severe weather event occurs, campers will shelter inside the GAI. 

Allergies and Special Needs

If your child has special needs due to allergies, disabilities or health concerns, please make a note on the registration form. GAI staff may reach out to you to discuss how to best accommodate your child’s needs. We can accommodate many special needs and restrictions with advance notice.

Camp Rules and Behavioral Guidelines:

GAI is committed to providing a positive atmosphere and a safe environment for all campers and staff during summer camps. Lead teachers will communicate and review camp rules on the first day of every camp week.

Rules include:

• Staying with the group at all times unless given permission

• Participating in clean up 

• Following directions given by camp teachers, counselors and GAI office staff

• Using respectful language 

• No running in the foyer/hallways of the Haus

The following behavior(s) will not be tolerated:

• Foul language (profanity, vulgarity, obscenity)

• Teasing, making fun of or bullying other campers or staff

• Physical violence against other campers, camp staff or any GAI staff (immediate dismissal)

• Damaging property 

• Stealing

• Inappropriate behavior with other students

• Persistent misbehavior or disrespect for camp rules (e.g. not staying with the group)

***Violations of GAI camp guidelines may result in a student being sent home for the day or, in case of repeated violations, dismissal from the program. GAI will not issue any refunds if a child is dismissed from camp for disciplinary reasons.***

Withdrawals and transfers:

• Withdrawals and transfers for summer camps must be made at least 14 business days prior to the program start date.
• The GAI will retain a $100 administration fee per child for any camp withdrawal, credit card processing fees are non-refundable.
• No cancellations or transfers are possible fewer than 14 days before the program start date.

Absences

• Absences cannot be rescheduled for alternate camps.
• Sick days and other absences will not be refunded.

For full policies and procedures, please view the Summer Camp Family Handbook.