ANIMALS AND NATURE – Adventure, Wonder, and Discovery
Experience nature at its finest!
Every step an adventure, every path a story:
Feel the wind in your hair as you explore the picturesque surroundings on varied cycling and hiking tours. A true highlight awaits you in the evening: under one of Germany’s clearest skies, marvel at the sparkling Milky Way, free from any light pollution. By the crackling campfire and the gentle chirping of crickets, you’ll experience the magic of nature in its purest form.
Discover animals, explore nature:
Our camp is the perfect place for adventure and learning. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of local animals and plants that thrive right outside our doorstep.
Unforgettable for animal lovers:
Experience farm life up close at a real countryside farm. Pet adorable rabbits, observe chickens, feed goats, and get up close with horses. Learn playfully about the care and daily life of these wonderful animals – a true highlight for young and old alike.
Example nature-focused excursions:
• The Bear Sanctuary offers the chance to observe majestic bears in a natural habitat.
• The Monkey Forest lets you watch curious primates frolic among the treetops.
• The “Ivenacker Oaks” Nature Park invites you to discover a variety of animals and marvel at Germany’s oldest oaks in a beautiful setting.
These and many other experiences make your stay with us unforgettable. Whether exploring, observing, or interacting – at the Nature Camp, you’ll discover the world of animals and plants in a unique way.
Join us on an adventure – nature is waiting for you!
Engaging Side Activities!
In addition to, we offer countless opportunities to make your time creative and diverse. How about taking a short hike through the breathtaking nature of the Mecklenburg Lake District? Discover the beauty of the surroundings with your new friends, play, craft, dance, or try your hand at acting by rehearsing a theater play.
A special highlight is our popular cooking workshops! Here, cooking becomes a joy, and you’ll also learn the basics of healthy eating in a fun way – from understanding the composition and function of different foods to mastering efficient techniques for peeling and cutting fruits and vegetables.
Another exciting adventure when the weather permits awaits on the water: try canoeing and enjoy the peaceful beauty of the lakes from a new perspective. Or unleash your inner builder and create your own raft with your team – a thrilling activity that fosters teamwork, creativity, and skill.
Of course, there’s also time for important daily routines like morning exercise, bed-making, or organizing your clothes. These activities help build patience, responsibility, and discipline – skills that will benefit you in everyday life.
Look forward to an unforgettable week filled with fun, adventure, and new friendships – all at Schloss Leizen!
Is your child into basketball professionally, looking to start, or simply loves the game?
Regardless of the initial skill level, we can enhance their abilities and take their understanding of the game to new heights!
Our experienced coaches, like no other, know the path from a beginner to a skilled professional and are ready to share their expertise, helping children learn from mistakes that could otherwise hinder development and progress.
We offer an intensive week of training. During the winter, every training session takes place in the sports hall. Two training sessions per day and individual coaching make it possible to improve both technical and tactical skills. The coaches divide the children into groups in order to focus specifically on the aspects of the game they find challenging.
Except for exercise, what else is vital for young and old athletes alike? Apart from sleep?
Of course, it's nutrition!
Thanks to all the food on our estate being prepared according to bio standards, with vegetables grown our own farm, each child maintains a healthy balance of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates—essential for achieving the highest sports goals:)
Our famous cooking workshops are a must for our every guest. So far, we have not encountered a child who would not be eager to cook and thereby learn about the essentials of healthy cooking, compositions and benefits of produce as well as efficient ways to peel and cut fruits and vegetables.
In the afternoon, we turn winter into an adventure: We go ice skating at the ice rink, play outside in the snow and, when there is enough snow, of course go sledding. There are also exciting excursions and activities to enjoy together. This way, every winter day is a little different and becomes a special experience.
And we always find time for routines like morning sports, bed making and clothes management. These train our patience and discipline.
Come to us, and let's join the trend of furthering this beautiful game, set by the German national team!
Experience an Unforgettable Week of Action and Fun!Get ready for a sports adventure like no other at our exclusive holiday camp! Enjoy a week full of movement and excitement as you try out five thrilling sports – whether you're a beginner or already have experience. Our customized training sessions and perfectly balanced challenges will help you improve your skills while having loads of fun.
Football: Step into the world of the world’s most popular sport! Whether you’re learning the basics or refining your techniques, our football field is the perfect place for exciting matches, new tricks, and strategies. Experienced coaches will be by your side to motivate and guide you.
Volleyball: Feel the energy of exercising together in the Dambeck sports hall and experience true team spirit. Perfect your serves, smashes and defensive moves while improving your coordination and reflexes. Especially during the winter months, the sports hall is the perfect place for exercise, games and lots of fun together.
Basketball: Basketball fans, get ready! Whether you’re picking up a basketball for the first time or already mastering pro moves — you’ve come to the right place. During the winter months, the Dambeck sports hall is the perfect place to practise your shots, improve your skills and enjoy exciting games together with your team.
Swimming: The water is calling! Whether you want to improve your technique or simply enjoy splashing around — at the Röbel thermal baths, you can enjoy a refreshing break even in winter. A qualified lifeguard will ensure your safety and accompany you during the sessions.
Become part of an active community, discover new passions, and enjoy a week full of sports and fun!
Are you ready? Your sporty week is waiting for you!
Engaging Side Activities!
In addition to two daily sports sessions, there are countless opportunities to spend your time creatively and enjoy plenty of variety, even in winter. In the afternoon, we turn winter into an adventure: We go ice skating at the ice rink, play outside in the snow and, when there is enough snow, of course go sledding. Short winter walks and exciting excursions are also part of the experience. And when we head indoors, you can play games, get creative, dance or try your hand at acting and rehearse a play. This way, every winter day is a little different.
A special highlight is our popular cooking workshops! Here, cooking becomes a joy, and you’ll also learn the basics of healthy eating in a fun way – from understanding the composition and function of different foods to mastering efficient techniques for peeling and cutting fruits and vegetables.
Of course, there’s also time for important daily routines like morning exercise, bed-making, or organizing your clothes. These activities help build patience, responsibility, and discipline – skills that will benefit you in everyday life.
Look forward to an unforgettable week filled with fun, adventure, and new friendships — all at Schloss Leizen!
Riding Holidays – More Than Just Riding
For us, it’s not just about sitting on a horse. You’ll be actively involved in the daily care: feeding, grooming and saddling are just as much a part of the experience as riding itself, which takes place in the indoor riding arena during winter. This not only builds deep trust, but also creates a special bond with our horses that you won’t forget anytime soon.
With every task, your understanding of these impressive animals grows – their needs, their strengths and their gentle nature. You learn to take responsibility and develop a sense of true teamwork between horse and rider.
Immerse yourself in the world of horses and experience how patience, trust and care create a genuine connection. Whether in the stable, caring for the horses or riding together in the indoor arena – here you’ll find the space to learn, grow and enjoy.
An adventure full of unforgettable experiences is waiting for you!
Exciting Additional Activities!
In addition to daily horse riding and exciting activities all about horses (in the morning or afternoon), there are countless opportunities to spend your time creatively and enjoy plenty of variety, even in winter. In the afternoon, we turn winter into an adventure: We go ice skating at the ice rink, play outside in the snow and, when there is enough snow, of course go sledding. Short winter walks and exciting excursions are also part of the experience. And when we head indoors, you can play games, get creative, dance or try your hand at acting and rehearse a play. This way, every winter day is a little different.
A special highlight is our popular cooking workshops! Here, you’ll not only enjoy cooking, but also learn the basics of healthy nutrition in a fun way: from the composition and function of different foods to efficient techniques for peeling and cutting fruit and vegetables.
Of course, there is also time for important daily routines such as morning exercise, making your bed or organising your clothes. These activities promote patience, personal responsibility and discipline – skills that will also help you in everyday life.
Look forward to an unforgettable week full of fun, adventure and new friendships – with us at Schloss Leizen!
Swimming and Water Sports – Dive In, Feel Good, Be Inspired
The Fascination of Water: Water has a magical allure – it calms, refreshes, and inspires. Our goal is to ensure that everyone, whether child or adult, feels just as safe and comfortable in the water as they do on land.
From Fear to Joy: Fear of water or deep depths is common, but it doesn’t have to stay. We help you overcome these barriers! With our years of experience as competitive athletes and trainers, we guide you step by step to build trust in the water – and perhaps even turn it into your passion.
In the comfortable thermal baths in Röbel, we train regardless of the winter temperatures. Here, beginners and advanced swimmers can improve their skills and work on their training with enjoyment and focus.
For Every Level: Our professional trainers provide individualized guidance – whether you’re taking your first strokes, improving your technique, or refining your performance as an experienced swimmer. Beginners will learn to move safely in the water and explore different swimming styles, while advanced swimmers can perfect their technique and take on new challenges with targeted exercises.
Swimming with Heart: Dive into a world where water, movement, and joy merge in a unique way. Together, we make swimming an unforgettable experience!
Engaging Side Activities
In addition to daily swimming lessons (45 minutes, followed by time to splash around), there are countless opportunities to spend your time creatively and enjoy plenty of variety, even in winter. In the afternoon, we turn winter into an adventure: We go ice skating at the ice rink, play outside in the snow and, when there is enough snow, of course go sledding. Short winter walks and exciting excursions are also part of the experience. And when we head indoors, you can play games, get creative, dance or try your hand at acting and rehearse a play. This way, every winter day is a little different.
A special highlight is our popular cooking workshops! Here, cooking becomes a joy, and you’ll also learn the basics of healthy eating in a fun way – from understanding the composition and function of different foods to mastering efficient techniques for peeling and cutting fruits and vegetables.
Of course, there’s also time for important daily routines like morning exercise, bed-making, or organizing your clothes. These activities help build patience, responsibility, and discipline – skills that will benefit you in everyday life.
Look forward to an unforgettable week filled with fun, adventure, and new friendships – all at Schloss Leizen!
Try Out and Chill
You’re not sure about which camp to choose? Then this is the option for you!
In this camp, you can try out the different camps and give free rein to your curiosity. You can spend the day as you like. For example, the first day you go an a nature excursion, the next you try a new sport with the Sports&Fun kids, and the third day you go swimming. Just let us know!
About the Schloss
Schloss Leizen sits in a village in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, just a short walk away from Lake Dambeck. It has everything you need for a fantastic week at camp: comfortable, child-friendly bedrooms, a music room, a playroom, a library, delicious organic food, a large property with volleyball and soccer fields, a playground, ping-pong tables, an outdoors music stage and large dining tent. Our counselors bring fun and games into the mix, and are always there for you. Their goal is to help you to feel comfortable during your stay.
What you can (and will!) do in Leizen and the surrounding area: Trips to the thermal baths or sports hall, ice skating at the ice rink, playing in the snow, sledding when there is enough snow, winter walks, movie nights, arts and crafts, stick bread around the campfire, night walks and, as an option, even day trips to the Baltic Sea or Mecklenburg cities such as Schwerin, Stralsund and Rostock.
Please let us know if you have any questions!
Only passing through? Then consider joining us for a day of summer camp fun!
The Schloss Leizen manor was built in 1898 and was used as a hotel before it was extensively renovated in 2017 for a holiday manor for kids.
The castle has space for around 60 children and has a 1,200 m2 grass property surrounding the castle. You can find all sorts of things here: a professional volleyball field, a football field, a playground, an outdoor performance stage, a giant tent for eating and crafting activities, a shed for woodworking, and ping pong tables.
When the Schloss is full, some summer camp kids sleep at the farmhouse in Stuer, a 15-minute drive from Leizen. This renovated 19th-century red-brick building lies in the middle of the Mecklenburg Lake District, right next to a beautiful lake. The interior features high-quality wood finishes, with a toilet and shower, and a large common room for every 3 bedrooms, with 10 bedrooms in total. Meals are usually eaten outdoors. The surrounding property features an organic Demeter-certified farm, a small horse-riding ranch, a full-sized basketball court, volleyball field, football pitch, playground, ziplines, and a small coop with chickens and goats that kids love to pet.
Your kids deserve to eat delicious, healthy food, so that’s what we offer. Both of our locations have professional kitchens where we cook fresh organic demeter-certified dishes, often using ingredients from our own farm. In our cooking workshops, kids can participate in the cooking process and learn that fresh self-made food is the most delicious, whether it’s fresh cream with salt and herbs churned to make delicious butter or self-rolled and self-garnished pizza baked in our pizza ovens! We always take into account children with special dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, histamine intolerance, and more.
Part of an exciting holiday is taking exciting trips. Most kids love Beach Day at the nearby Lake Dambeck, where we build rafts, go canoeing, enjoy the beautiful summer weather, and eat freshly grilled hot dogs and chilled sliced watermelon. Another trip we commonly do is to the Bear Forest. Kids start at The Farmhouse and walk for half an hour through a prairie landscape before arriving at a large bear conservatory housing rescued circus bears behind large fenced enclosures. Kids delight in seeing these endearing but terrifying animals up close! These standard trips are included in any camp offering and do not cost extra.
Once or twice a week, we organize a special trip that lasts either half a day or a full day. This is a real road trip - our long-distance buses take us to a nearby city, where we get to do a sightseeing treasure hunt, visit a museum, or, when the weather is nice, have a beach day at a Baltic Sea beach. The trip is topped off with a visit to the cinema, popcorn included.
Due to the costs associated, we charge an additional 50€ for a half-day trip and 100€ for a full-day trip. However, these trips are optional! The kids who don’t want to participate stay at the camp, where they go through a full-day programme as usual.
