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RE-SPRING camp 2023

RE-SPRING camp already reminds of summer: we try to be outside as much as we can, we make sure to spend at least one evening around the campfire and enjoy the longer days in nature!
Starting at 70 EUR
90 EUR for last week registrations
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RE-SPRING camp 2023
Early bird price 70 EUR
April 12 - April 15
Ages 11-17
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RE-SPRING camp

Register for EUR 90 - click HERE.

About the camp

The summer just round the corner, every sunny day reminds us that it is almost here - but you still have one vacation right after Easter, which is a great opportunity to rehearse for summer! If you are 11 - 17 years old, we will be waiting for you at AKS Anykščiai Campsite 2, where we will all spend four days together talking, watching movies, making new friendships and enjoying the upcoming summer! All activities will be conducted in English, Lithuanian and foreign guides will work with the campers.

The most important message about the RE-SPRING camp is this: since it will not be warm enough outside yet, we will not sleep in tents like during summer camps, but in the house, which means that the number of places is limited. About forty people can sleep inside at one time; very very very want 45. So first come first served!

IF YOU WILL CAMP WITH US FOR THE FIRST TIME: be sure to check out the stories of past camps on our Instagram account @anglukalbosstudija and call Aurelia at 8 627 24960 if you have any questions, uncertainties or concerns.

Price

70 EUR (90 EUR last week before the camp), meals included.

Arrival

Participants come to AKS Campsite 2 (google maps AKS Campsite 2) by themselves. If you do not have a car, write to us, we will try to seat you with one of the participants, but we cannot guarantee that it will be possible.

We look forward to your arrival on April 12 from 18:00, the camp ends on April 15, 13:00 (departure from 12:00).

Accommodation

AKS Camping Site 2 (google maps AKS Stovyklavietė 2), in a heated house with amenities (toilets inside, hot water, electricity). Participants must bring their own bed (mattress, sleeping bag or blanket, socks (several pairs) and beanies will not hurt), we will all sleep in our DIY beds on the floor. It won't be cold inside, but we will also be going outside a lot, so take your outfits seriously.

We sleep in several different spaces, each with at least two camp leaders for supervision.

What to prepare

The most important thing is to arrive at the RE-SPRING camp dressed properly to be outside as much as possible and prepare a comfortable bed for the night to get a good rest (we recommend taking a thicker mattress, ideally not an inflatable one, because the latter sounds terrible when you roll over in your sleep).

How to register

You can register HERE.

Immediately after registration, make a deposit payment of EUR 20 for the camp (it is non-refundable); after receiving the deposit we will send you a confirmation that your place has been successfully reserved.

In the last week before the camp, we will send you the Camp Agreement, a sample of Parents' consent, a list of Rules - you will bring the signed documents to the Camp or you can send scanned e-mails. by mail, a list of items and instructions on how to arrive.

You will pay the remaining amount for the camp by bank transfer immediately before the camp or in cash upon arrival at the camp.

If the camp cannot take place due to Government instructions (pandemic restrictions), all deposits paid will be transferred to future camps of your choice or, at your request, credited to lessons if you attend them at our schools.

We will be happy to answer all questions in any form convenient for you, just ask :)

Preliminary program

The program is a draft (we will send you the exact schedule right before the camp):

Wednesday, April 12:

18:00 Arrival of participants, unpacking, settling in

19:30 Opening circle with hot tea

20:30 Team building activities

21:30 Group sharing activity, reliving your most memorable moments

23:00 Evening circle

Thursday, April 13:

09:00 Wake up

09:30 Breakfast

10:15 Morning circle

11:00 Team building games with the newly arrived ones

12:00 Workshop on Mental Agility and Memory

14:00 Lunch

15:00 Questions and Answers about Resurrection: Truth or Myth

16:00 Surprise Activity!

17:00 Group work

18:30 Dinner and Cleaning time

20:00 Movie and Discussion

22:00 Evening Circle

Friday, April 14:

09:00 Wake up

09:30 Morning circle

10:00 Breakfast

11:00 Photo shoot

12:30 Developing a Story in different genres

14:00 Lunch

15:00 For or Against? Taking sides (all group activity)

16:30 Workshop

17:45 Seminar: Egg as a Symbol in different cultures

19:00 Dinner and Cleaning time

20:30 Evening Hike

22:00 Evening Circle

Saturday, April 15:

09:00 Wake up

09:30 Morning circle

10:00 Breakfast

11:00 Forum Theater (sharing your problems in small groups and later on acting out sketches based on them)

12:00 Cleaning Time

13:00 Good Bye (Tears Optional)


See you right after Easter!

Frequently asked questions

How good does my child's English need to be to join an AKS camp?
Perfect English is definitely not required. At our camps, English is not a school subject and nobody is grading it – it becomes a tool for real communication. Participants need it to understand a game, ask a leader a question, explain an idea or communicate with an international team member. If a teenager understands some basic English and is willing to try, we usually find ways to communicate very quickly. Leaders speak clearly, demonstrate activities, use body language and adapt when something is not understood. For a child who understands virtually no English at all, however, a full week in an English-speaking environment may become constant stress rather than a positive challenge. In that case, contact us before registering and we can assess whether the camp is a good fit.
Can my child come to camp alone without knowing anyone?
Absolutely. A significant number of our campers arrive without a friend. During the first days, we deliberately help the group connect instead of expecting everyone to simply “find their people”. Leaders pay attention to who is still on the edge of the group, who finds joining in more difficult and who has not yet made a connection. Having a friend there can make the first day easier. It is certainly not a requirement for having a good week.
What age can children join an AKS residential camp?
Our summer #yoursummerinEnglish camps are generally for young people aged 11–17. Age alone, however, does not tell us whether somebody is ready. It matters whether the child has slept away from home before, whether they actually want to attend and whether they are at least a little interested in what the camp involves. If an 11-year-old has never spent a night away from family, is coming alone and does not really want to be there, the first days can be difficult. Before registering a younger participant, show them the photos, videos, rules and camp description. They should know where they are going – and agree that they want to go.
Is AKS camp suitable for shy, sensitive or neurodivergent teenagers?
Often, yes. These are actually some of the young people who can feel particularly comfortable in a camp that is not built around constant competition, noise or being the loudest person in the group. We leave room for different ways of participating, and our leaders pay attention not only to the most active teenagers but also to those quietly sitting at the edge of the group. We have experience working with autistic and other neurodivergent young people, and our summer campsite includes a quieter space where participants can step away from the group. However, neurodivergence is not one universal set of needs. If your child requires specific support, a very strict routine, individual supervision or has needs we should know about, please speak to us before registering. We would rather assess honestly whether we can provide the right environment than promise that every camp suits every child.
How do you deal with bullying and conflict?
We do not treat bullying as “just something children do” or as an unavoidable part of camp life. Leaders actively observe group dynamics and intervene when we see repeated humiliation, exclusion, name-calling or behaviour that makes somebody feel unsafe within the group. That does not mean every disagreement becomes an emergency. Teenagers also need opportunities to learn how to talk through a conflict, negotiate, apologise and deal with uncomfortable moments. Our role is to help them do that rather than pretend conflict never happens.
How do you keep participants safe at camp?
At our summer camps, there is approximately one staff member for every six participants. Leaders stay on site with the campers, an adult is on night duty, and we have first-aid supplies, fire-safety equipment and procedures for emergencies. We pay just as much attention to emotional safety: group dynamics, bullying prevention, boundaries, access to a trusted adult and making sure that neither the very quiet nor the very loud teenager disappears in the crowd.
Can participants use their phones at camp?
At our residential summer camps, phones spend most of the day taking a break from teenagers – and teenagers get a break from their phones. Devices are kept safely by the leaders and are normally returned for around half an hour in the evening. That gives participants time to message home, check what they need and share their day without turning every free moment into screen time. Parents can always contact the camp leaders if something urgent comes up. We do not limit phones because technology is “bad”. A whole week without constantly checking a screen is simply becoming a rare experience – and we think it is worth trying.
What happens if my child gets homesick and wants to leave?
Saying “I want to go home” on the first or second day does not automatically mean a child needs to be collected immediately. A new place, unfamiliar people, different routines and life away from home can be difficult even for quite independent teenagers. We first talk to the participant, try to understand what exactly is wrong and work on the actual problem – whether that means helping them connect with somebody, adjusting something practical or simply giving them time and support. We do not keep a child at camp at any cost. If the situation is not improving and camp has genuinely become distressing, we make the decision together with the family. This is also why we strongly recommend not sending a younger child to residential camp against their wishes. Camp can stretch a comfort zone; it should not begin with coercion.
Is an AKS English camp an English course?
No. That is rather the point. Participants do not spend half the day sitting with textbooks, taking grammar tests or counting how many new words they have “covered”. English is used for what language is actually meant for: communication. Activities, games, stories, instructions and conversations take place in English, so the language gradually stops feeling like a school subject and becomes a practical tool. Our aim is not to move somebody from B1 to B2 in one week. A much more realistic – and more valuable – change is when a teenager stops being afraid to speak because the sentence might not be perfect.
What does a typical day at AKS camp look like? Are participants busy all day?
We prepare a full programme, but camp is not a seven-day marathon where everyone has to be enthusiastically occupied from morning until night. A day includes group activities, smaller team challenges, creative tasks, games, time outdoors and less structured moments. Some activities are energetic; others are deliberately calm. The point is to create time and space for meaningful connections to start between people.
Where do participants sleep and what happens if the weather is bad?
At our residential summer camps, participants stay in tents at the AKS campsite. Leaders sleep nearby and an adult is on duty during the night. The campsite has electricity, hot water, showers, indoor toilets and indoor spaces that can be used for activities or shelter when necessary. Rain does not cancel camp – this is Lithuania, after all. If weather conditions become genuinely severe, however, we have indoor alternatives.
What should my child bring, and can you accommodate allergies or special diets?
Registered participants receive a detailed packing list before each camp. For our residential summer camps, this includes normal camping essentials such as suitable clothing, a sleeping bag, personal hygiene items and protection from rain, sun and insects. Meals are provided at the campsite. Allergies, intolerances and important dietary requirements must be declared during registration. We can accommodate many common dietary needs, but we are not an individual catering service and cannot create an entirely separate menu for every participant. If your child has a very restrictive diet or a serious food allergy, contact us before registering so we can discuss the situation properly.