At Germany For Kids we realise that modern youngsters live in a service world, where technology and “other people” get things done for them. When young people come to stay with us they take part in fun physical activities, games and learning of course. But we also feel that practical life skills are important. We have developed a number of workshops to give young people hands-on experience of how to create useful objects plus repair and maintain everyday items in a fun and creative way. Continue reading Custom Clothing Project
Author: Paul
The land of lakes
![Our local swimming lake has excellent water quality](https://germanyforkids.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_8723-300x200.jpg)
One of the reasons we chose Schloss Leizen for Germany For Kids was its beautiful location in the “Mecklenburgische Seenplatte” or Mecklenburg Lake District, sometimes known as the land of 1000 lakes.
A Brief History of our region
![Hanseatic Architecture Stralsund Germany For Kids Schloss Leizen](https://germanyforkids.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/stra-199x300.jpg)
It is impossible to ignore the rich history surrounding Schloss Leizen, all around us are reminders of the region’s past. British Queens to the Ice Age there is always something to engage young peoples minds with the past as we venture out on trips, bike rides and hikes. Continue reading A Brief History of our region
Sushi For Kids
Gingerbread For Kids
Try our simple and easy recipe for entertaining kids by making these delicious and creative treats as Christmas approaches. Watch our slideshow for decoration ideas and read more for the recipe. Continue reading Gingerbread For Kids
Award winning photographer documents a day at Schloss Leizen
![Robert finds the best angle with help from our maintenance truck](https://germanyforkids.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_7805-200x300.jpg)
As with all new major hotels or restaurants it is important to test facilities and prove concept with real guests in advance of opening. Naturally we have had a number of test weekends, primarily to re-assure ourselves that kids and teens feel at home in the environment we have created at Schloss Leizen and also to test sport, catering and safety facilities and procedures. Continue reading Award winning photographer documents a day at Schloss Leizen