since 1996

SUMMER CAMP 2014

Welcome to Canadian Island,

For more than fifteen years, our summer camps in Tuscany have given young people from around the world the opportunity to become a better version of themselves.

We do this by providing a safe and supportive family environment where juniors and teenagers feel comfortable to try a range of new activities, and also grow as individuals.

Our firsthand experience shows us that campers easily adapt to living in a new country and thrive on challenges, so long as they feel relaxed and at home.

Small group organised and elective workshops ensure the progress of each camper is closely monitored and encouraged. It also means our instructors can focus on leading challenging and engaging classes while camp counsellors care for overall wellbeing.

And with the right mix of guidance and support, campers feel empowered to conquer everything from a ropes course to making pasta from scratch, forming life changing friendships to learning a new language.

Canadian Island strikes the right balance between culture and adventure. From helping to grow organic food to art classes in the Renaissance tradition, our campers learn to embrace the world around them. Our destination in the Tuscan hillsides, which have inspired travellers and artists for centuries, add an additional layer of magic to our camp.

We look forward to seeing you at camp!

Maria RoccoA CANADIAN SCHOOL

WITH AN ITALIAN

HEART

LIVE THE LANGUAGE,

EXPERIENCE THE CULTURE

A CANADIAN CAMP WITH AN ITALIAN HEART

We are keen believers in the importance of cultural exchanges and overseas experiences for young people. Which is why we offer such a diverse range of activities to school age students wanting to learn more about Tuscany, Italy.

From Renaissance artists like Michelangelo and Botticelli to writers such as Dante or modern cinema favourites in the form of Roberto Benigni, Tuscany

was and is a region famous for its contribution to the arts.

In keeping with this tradition, our campers take part in language classes, excursions to historical sites and world-famous museums, art and theatre workshops, field trips to local farms or beaches and traditional Italian cooking

workshops.

Young people also have the chance to mix with local Italian students at camp, helping to improve language acquisition and increase cultural awareness.

Mixing two or more cultural groups together has its challenges but it can also turn the simplest activity into an enriching cultural exchange.

See you at camp!

Our 18th century countryhouse in Tuscany overlooks the Maremma coastline and is close to famous historical cities such as Siena and Florence. Nearby vineyards and rolling hillsides create a serene atmosphere where young people feel immersed in nature. FATTORIA LA CAPITANA (7 -14) :June 15th - June 21th

June 22nd - June 28th* (ME & MOM CAMP AVAILABLE)

June 29th - July 05th* (ME & MOM CAMP AVAILABLE)

July 06th - July 12th

Young people everywhere have the power to be the best version of themselves ... Our job is to guide them on their journey

ACTIVITIES (take place on a rotation basis):

artisan leather workshops, Italian cooking

classes, photography, dressmaking, Commedia

dell’Arte mask making, sculpture courses using

Michelangelo techniques, handmade ceramics,

drama and theatre classes as well as sports, field

trips and excursions.

COOKING TIME

ART TIME

TENUTA DEI CAVALIERI (7-14):June 22nd - June 28th

June 29th - July 05th

July 06th - July 12th

Discover our campsite in the Chianti countryside not far from Florence :)

Sculpture Modelling objects using a range of materials Working with different finishes Introduction to using space effectively

Painting Renaissance painting techniques Experimenting with colours using eggshells - Painting on wood

Mosaic Introduction to italian mosaics Creating a mosaic using differents techniques Materials used include paper, glass, ceramics and tiles

Woodwork Making wooden objects, Woodwork techniques, Painting and decoration

Puppetry Traditional Italian puppetry Making one or more characters using recycled materials

Jewellery making Create your design with everything from beads, metal and fabrics

Leatherworks Enter the leather laboratory Cut, sew and shape leather to size Make your own leather purse, bracelet or phone cover

Recycled Art Fuel creativity in a recycled art workshop

Graphic T-shirts Design your own logo Print with unique stencils

Italian Cuisine Artisan bread making Traditional techniques from Tuscany - Organic ingredients Bake your own Cantucci di Prato biscuitsADVENTURE

ITALIAN CULTURE

NEW FRIENDS

WORKING-TOGETHER

TEAM BUILDING

Spend a summer in Italy with Canadian Island. While no two days at camp are ever the same, you can get a taste of what’s to come by reading over our camp timetable below.

Your Day At Camp:

07:45 - Wake-up and wash up08:15 - Breakfast08:45 - Clean up rooms and room check09:00 - Good morning workout-round-up09:30 - English and/or Italian lessons11:30 - Workshop13:00 - Lunch and rest time14:30 - Workshop16:00 - Pool time and water games16:45 - Snack17:00 - Free choice activities18:30 - Cooperative games, showers19:30 - Tasty meal20:30 - Campfire, evening program22:00 - Goodnight22:30 - Lights out

Activities and workshops take place on rotation and are supplemented by field trips or excursions.

TEENS WEEK (13/17):July 13th - July 19th

July 20th - July 26th

July 27th - August 2nd

Immerse yourself in the magic of Tuscany from our camp just minutes from Volterra.Live the language, experience the culture!

• Room and board for 6 or 13 nights• 4 meals a day• 15 hours weekly English or Italian lessons• Certificate issued upon completion of Italian or English course• Preparation for Cambridge exams (Pet, Ket, First) • Study materials• An off Campus full day excursion once a week (for teen agers) / A half day excursion once a week (7/14 years old)• Evening activities• Laundry service• Transportation for excursions• International Registration fee• Medical service available• Insurance

• Pick up and drop off at the Airport by assistant• Horse back riding• Return transfer from the airport to the accomodation

1 WEEK SESSION: 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS 2 WEEKS SESSION: 14 DAYS / 13 NIGHTS FULL ROOM AND BOARD CAMP 1 FULL DAY CULTURAL EXCURSION A WEEK: May include a visit to one Historical Tuscan Cities: - Florence - Siena - Lucca - Volterra

1 HALF DAY CULTURAL EXCURSION A WEEK: (Just for teens) May include a visit to: - Volterra - Beach Pietrasanta - Renaissance tour

CAMP WORKSHOPS: - Artisan:leather Working, Hand Made Ceramics - Cooking: Pasta, Pizza or Gelato Making - Art: paint like famous painters using Leonardo Da Vinci and Giotto’s techniques - Michelangelo’s sculpture technique - Photography - Dress Making (Italian Fashion) - Commedia dell’arte mask making, theatre

ATTRACTIVE OUTDOOR FACILITIES (Depending on location): - Swimming Pool - Volleyball Courts - Tennis Courts - Soccer Field

DAY 8 - 8.45 morning 9-11.30 morning 11.30-12.30 13.00 afternoon 20.00 evening1 - transfer check-in

lunch introduction to the programme and

orientation activities

dinner tour of the surrounding area

group games2 breakfast Italian or English

lessonsworkshop1 lunch Pool time

dinnerteam building games

theme nights3 breakfast Full day cultural

excursion2Full day cultural

excursion2

packed lunch

Full day cultural excursion2

Pizzaparty

City by night

4 breakfast Italian or English lessons

workshop1lunch

Team activities3BBQ

Camp fire

5 breakfast Italian or English lessons

workshop1 lunch half day cultural tour dinner theme nights

6 breakfast Italian or English lessons

workshop1 lunch

workshop1

dinner dinner and folcloristic activities with locals

7 breakfast Italian or Englishintermediate exam

workshop1 lunch

workshop1

dinner let’s make Pizza Dance night

DAY 8 - 8.45 morning 9-11.30 morning 11.30-12.30 13.00 afternoon 20.00 evening1 breakfast Exam and new

level for English or Italian lessons

free timeorientation activities

lunch

Team Building Games

dinner medieval/renaissance dinner evening

2 breakfast Italian or English lessons

workshop1 lunch

workshop1dinner

team building games

3 breakfast Full day cultural excursion2

Full day cultural excursion2

packed lunch

Full day cultural excursion2

Pizzaparty

City by night

4 breakfast Italian or English lessons

workshop1lunch

Sport activities3dinner

theme nights

5 breakfast Italian or English lessons

workshop1 lunch half day cultural tour BBQ Treasure Hunt with Italian Culture Quiz

6 breakfast Italian or English lessons

workshop1 lunch

Sport activities3

dinner Skits and Shows

7 breakfast Italian or EnglishFinal Exam

workshop1 lunch Closing CerimoniesDiploma

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1 Workshops may include: Artisan - Leather hand made, Pasta, Pizza or Gelato making, Paint like Da Vinci, Paint like Giotto, Photography, Dress Making (Italian Fashion), Commedia dell’Arte Mask making, Orienteering through the Tuscan Hills2 Full day Cultural Excursion include (one of the following): Firenze, Siena, Lucca, seaside + Uffizzi, Opera del Duomo, Renaissance tour, artist tour of famous artists: Leonardo da Vinci, Giotto, Masaccio, Botticelli.3 Sports include: swimming, soccer, tennis, volleyball, yoga, horse back riding, tree climbing, archery, circus activities, team game.4 Half day excursion include (one of the following): San Gimignano, Pitigliano, Historical Tuscan city, Florence by night tour, Volterra.

Pool time

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Pool time

Pool time

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Pool time

Pool time

Pool time

FUN TIME

A MESSAGE FROM MARIA AND LUCIA

We know the choice of a summer camp is an important one. Which is why we try to draw on our own experience as mothers to make sure that each individual child gets the attention and support they deserve.

Camp at Canadian Island is designed to both challenge and encourage young people to feel comfortable in their own skin, and their ability to make positive choices.

We do this by creating a truly welcoming environment where young people feel comfortable to be themselves - and gain confidence from mixing with people from different cultures, speaking a foreign language, learning new skills and

testing their own ability to overcome challenges.

We hope that Canadian Island Summer Camp becomes a part of your child’s life for many years to come.

Lucia & Maria

see you soon...

VIA GIOBERTI 15 FIRENZE, 50121, ITALY WWW.CANADIANISLAND.COM INFO@CANADIANISLAND.IT