Hometown, Europe
Summer English Language Immersion for Ages 11-18
Registration Materials
Registration Form (space available in the July 20-Aug 1 session only)
Health Form
Transportation Form
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Welcome Letter
Packing List
Transportation Instructions
Parent Handbook
Citizens of Simtown vote for the elected officials of Hometown's simulated city
Hometown, Europe’s simulated city – "Simtown" – gives students the chance to take on a new role – perhaps as the mayor, judge, treasurer or sheriff. This ongoing simulation introduces new English challenges and tasks on a daily basis. Hometown experiences political campaigns, candidates give election speeches and the citizens of Simtown cast their votes. Salaries are paid in "Homey," the currency of Simtown, and students learn that in order to keep things running smoothly, there is also, of course, the tax collector! Everyone plays a part in Simtown and has fun learning global citizenship skills while using their English.
Activities
You can celebrate Halloween, or compete at the Hometown Olympics. Simtown's Park and Recreation Board plans a State Fair with games and contest. Every day is full of activities and creative ways to practice English while having fun and learning cultural norms in the English-speaking world.
PLUS...
• orienteering
• chess
• photography
• basketball
• baseball
• ping pong
• drama
• craft projects
• guitar
• games
• singing
• campfires
• soccer
• volleyball
• American football
• yoga
Meals
Even meals become a learning activity. Hometown serves meals representing different regions of the U.S. and Canada, Great Britain, Australia, and other English-speaking cultures. Students take turns helping out in the dining hall by setting the tables and preparing the meal presentation in English to introduce the food and explain where it is typically eaten.
Location
The Hochalpines Institute Ftan in the picturesque Alpine town of Ftan, Switzerland, is host to Hometown, Europe each summer.
• Double, triple and quad rooms
• Three meals each day
• Bed linens and towels
• Native English-speaking staff
• Instructional materials
• Transportation available from Zurich Airport for an additional fee
About Ftan, Switzerland
Hometown is surrounded by magnificent mountains perfect for hiking. Each morning, students wake to views of the rooftops and steeple of Ftan. This village is located in the easternmost region of Switzerland known as Graubünden. Most local people speak Romansch, although Swiss German is also spoken in the area. The summers are beautiful with warm days and cool nights. The mountains are considered part of the Engadine Dolomites and people who live in this area are called "Engadiners."
Experienced Staff
All teachers and counselors are English speakers trained in the language immersion methodologies of Concordia Language Villages. Staff have professional degrees and experience teaching English to youth from countries around the world. They are eager to share their interests and expertise, and the low (usually 1:5) staff-to-student ratio ensures individualized attention. Concordia Language Villages has been teaching young people languages in a summer camp setting since 1961. Click here for employment information.
IBM Supports Hometown
Are you an IBM employee? Note the discounted group rate for children of IBM employees on the registration forms. Significant funding for technology and cultural realia for Hometown, Europe and other Concordia Language Villages programs has been provided by the IBM Global Work/Life Fund. More than 250 children of IBM employees from across the United States and around the world participate in our programs each summer.
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1.800.222.4750, ext. 803