10 Reasons to Choose Schloss Leizen Summer Camp 2018

 is setting a new trend by improving what others may already do well. Our aim is to make a long-lasting contribution to your child’s intellectual, emotional and physical development. In this post you will discover why you should choose Schloss Leizen for your kids.

Reason 1. Cosy, Nice and Beautiful Accommodation

Your child will feel at home in the warm and friendly set up of Schloss Leizen. A blend of natural wood, modern tiles, colourful yet calming environment and high-quality finishing fulfils the motto to deliver accommodation for children that is entirely “made in Germany”.

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Reason 2. Sports and Play On-site Facilities

The territory of Schloss Leizen is designed to offer a pleasant, safe, exciting and multi-faceted environment for children. We cater to the different interests and preferences and invite your children to try our on-site offer.

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Reason 3. Healthy, Fresh and sooo Delicious!

Kids Love healthy food. But only when it TASTES. Our Chef de Cuisine Maik Diekmann makes sure that he cooks for every taste and dietary requirement of your children. Parents can rest assured: no upset stomach, canned food or sugar drinks! We cook fresh on site. Three meals every day. From regional organic produce. Healthy drinks, fresh fruit&vegetable snacks. Packed lunches for trips are also hand made in Schloss Leizen. 

Click here to see images and videos from cooking 🍳 and backing 🍰workshops with Maik.

Reason 4. Learn or Find Out?

Do we teach at Schloss Leizen? During holiday summer camps and residential class trip time? Well, we rather inspire and guide your children to find out on their own. Anything and everything can be an inspiration. For example, an apple!

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Reason 5. Why we offer high safety and security standards

Do you worry about the safety of your kids when you send them somewhere? Well, if your kids are in Schloss Leizen there is no need to. As well as having qualified staff present around your kids at all times, we offer high-tech security system to keep your kids safe. High quality video monitoring and a fire protection system which complies with Germany’s top security standards are benchmarks Schloss Leizen can offer you. And in case of any event: don’t worry! The fire department headquarters are only ten meters away!

Reason 6: We are located in one of the most beautiful places in Germany

Ask yourself: How beautiful is the Leizen region exactly? Well, we don’t have to tell you – look at the video below instead! Also called the German lake district, this area in the Mecklenburg Western Pomerania is one of the most beautiful places for your child to spend their holidays in. As well as organising activities and tours in the region, Schloss Leizen places huge value on exploring this pearl of a landscape.

Reason 7: Schloss Leizen’s beautifully furnished bedrooms are safe and hygienic

Allergy safe bedcovers, high-quality damask bedclothes and cotton towels. Beautiful wooden floors covered with special natural oil and slip-free bathroom tiles to ensure that no one gets hurt. How awesome is that? Hygiene and safety heaven is what Schloss Leizen truly is. And everything is color coded so that everyone knows what is theirs and what not, too!

  

Reason 8: We encourage your children to lead a balanced and healthy life!

Have you ever had the feeling you or your child spend too much time indoors and don’t go outside to play, exercise or socialize? Well, here at Schloss Leizen we try to avoid exactly that. As well as preparing the healthy meals you already know about, staff at Schloss Leizen invites your kids to play outside, exercise during training sessions and socialize during group excursions and other team activities. However, we do not force anybody to take part in all our activities (although most kids like what we do once they tried it out). 

Reason 9: Our staff truly cares!

Have you experienced educators that truly care for your children? E.g. your child’s most favorite schoolteacher? Well, if you haven’t or if you want to experience it again, Schloss Leizen is the best place for your kids to go. When at Schloss Leizen, our trained staff is always available and helpful. See for yourself…

    

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Summer Camp : but better and all year

summer camp group Germany For Kids Schloss LeizenThe summer camp experience is a highly valuable part of many young people’s formative years and there are many amazing camps throughout the world delivering quality programs and care. Here at Germany For Kids we deliver every aspect of a summer camp to the highest level possible and all year! Continue reading Summer Camp : but better and all year

A hike to the lake.

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Our local lake beach

Summer months are the best months, we all know that and our young guests too, there is so much to do around Schloss Leizen in the school holidays but one of the kids’ favourites is one of our simplest, a walk to the beach at our local lake. The journey is packed with fun and interesting places. Continue reading A hike to the lake.

Cycling adventures at Germany For Kids

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The segregated bike path from Germany For Kids to the next village.

Kids love bike-riding and the area immediately surrounding Schloss Leizen could not be better suited to cycling. Germany is famous for it’s segregated bike paths, allowing cyclists of all ages and abilities to travel to work or cycle for leisure along car-free routes that are sometimes more direct than roads themselves. Continue reading Cycling adventures at Germany For Kids

Western Europe’s largest bear sanctuary : our neighbours

Baerenwald Muritz Germany For KidsYou can see from our logo and website that we love bears! So when we chose Schloss Leizen as  the best possible location for Germany For Kids we were delighted to discover that nearby is this amazing bear sanctuary doing great work for these beautiful creatures. Continue reading Western Europe’s largest bear sanctuary : our neighbours

Ceramic and glass painting activity

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Creating their own souvenirs of Germany For Kids

Ceramic and glass painting is a great introductory creative activity for all ages at Schloss Leizen.

Watch our creative expression teacher Aranka show how it’s done in this movie. Continue reading Ceramic and glass painting activity

The local girl who became Queen of England

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Queen Sophie Charlotte of Mecklenburg Strelitz
The region around Schloss Leizen is famous for its history of nobles; dukes, duchesses, princes and princesses. In fact there are over 2000 castles, stately homes and manor houses in Mecklenburg Vorpommern, of which our home, Schloss Leizen is one. In one such palace, only 17 miles from Germany For Kids, a girl was born and raised, who went on to become the Queen of Great Britain and Ireland. Continue reading The local girl who became Queen of England

A Brief History of our region

Hanseatic Architecture Stralsund Germany For Kids Schloss Leizen
Hanseatic Architecture Stralsund

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

Award winning photographer documents a day at Schloss Leizen

Robert finds the best angle with help from our maintenance truck
Robert Sommer finds the best angle with help from our maintenance truck

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