Summer Camps 2026
Grow Minds. Fuel Futures. Live the Adventure. Enjoy a transformative summer at St. Gilgen International School, set in Austria’s stunning Salzkammergut region. Our camps blend immersive language learning (English or German), or future skills workshops in Sustainability or STEM and AI, with outdoor adventure, fostering growth, confidence, and international friendships.
A Camp Where Every Child Matters. With a limit on the camp size, our staff truly get to know each child. This small-group setting ensures higher levels of care, stronger bonds, and a more supportive, family-like atmosphere where every camper gets the attention and support they deserve.
Location & Boarding. StGIS is located in the lakeside village of St. Gilgen, near Salzburg. Campers stay in comfortable boarding houses with en-suite double or triple rooms, grouped by age and gender.
Getting to St Gilgen. Located near Salzburg, allowing for a quick and convenient connection to St. Gilgen. Complimentary collections for campers are available at the start and end of the camps from Salzburg Airport or Train station.
Meals. Campers enjoy buffet meals served in the house, with a few meals enjoyed in the local restaurants. Meals are eaten around a dining table encouraging sharing, conversation, and good table manners. Special dietary needs are accommodated.
Digital Detox. To promote personal wellness, engagement and the building of meaningful connections, phones are collected during the day and returned in the evening (19:00–21:30).
Strap yourself in. This two-week programme provides an exciting combination of language learning and adventurous outdoor activities.
Ages: 10–15
Languages: English or German (A1–B2)
Camp Dates:
Camp I: 4th July – 17th July 2026
Camp II: 18th July – 31st July 2026
Camp III: 2nd August – 15th August 2026
Group Size: Max. 40 international participants per camp
Staff-to-Camper Ratio: 1:2
Arrival & Departure
Arrival: 10:00–11:00 on the first day (activities start after lunch).
Departure: 17:00–18:00 on the final day after a full programme of activities.
Sign-up: Please complete and return your application form as soon as possible – number of places are limited.
Outdoor Activities & Language
At our Outdoor Activities & Language Camps in St. Gilgen, children aged 10–15 from around the world enjoy a unique mix of language learning, culture, and outdoor adventure in one of Austria’s most beautiful regions. All language levels are welcome — from beginner to intermediate.
Morning Language Classes
Campers attend 3 hours of English or German lessons daily (15 hours per week), taught at their level in a fun, interactive setting. Lessons focus on communication and conversation, from A1–B2 levels, helping students apply their new language skills in real-life situations while discovering Austria.
Afternoon Outdoor Adventures
Our surroundings form a natural outdoor playground. Campers take part in hiking, climbing, kayaking, paddle boarding, biking, swimming, cliff jumping, and more across the Salzkammergut region. Activities are organized in small groups (max. 8 students) to ensure everyone participates safely and confidently.
Cultural Discovery
Campers dive into Austria’s rich cultural heritage — exploring Mozart’s family home, Klimt’s Attersee, and Ebner-Eschenbach’s summer residence. Excursions include Salzburg, the Dachstein ice caves, and historic salt mines, offering hands-on cultural learning.
Choice Days & Flexibility
Afternoons feature rotating activity groups so everyone experiences each sport. Towards the end of camp, students can revisit favourite activities or try advanced levels.
Thursdays are “Choice Days” — options include horse trekking, sailing/windsurfing, archery, or MTB/cycling.
(Programme may vary depending on weather or group dynamics.)
Our backyard is one of the most beautiful natural sports arena in the world
Camp I: 4th July – 17th July 2026
Camp II: 18th July – 31st July 2026
Camp III: 2nd August – 15th August 2026
Sign-up: Please complete and return your application form as soon as possible – number of places are limited.
Focused Activities & Language
If your child is passionate about Sailing, Golf, Horse Riding, Digital Music Production or simply wants to immerse themselves in trying a new activity then the Sailing/ Golf/ Horse-Riding or Digital Music Production Camp afternoon options could be perfect for them, whilst simultaneously improving their English or German Language skills in one of the safest, most idyllic places in the world. These amazing opportunities are available to children from 10 to 15 years old from beginners to advanced.
Enhance your summer camp with our exciting Supplement Programme — explore more and discover new adventures!
Focused Sailing Activity
Our Focused Sailing Activity Camp on beautiful Mondsee Lake offers campers of all skill levels the chance to learn, practice, and master sailing over two exciting weeks — combining theory, technique, and hands-on experience on the water.
Learn & Practice Sailing
Across six afternoons (3.5 hours each), campers develop sailing knowledge and skills — from wind directions and boat preparation to handling strong and light winds.
Master Core Skills
Participants learn essential knots, how to trim sails, and how to sail independently and safely under different conditions.
Earn Your Sailing License
The camp concludes with the Grundschein Exam — a basic sailing license allowing holders to rent and sail boats up to 14 sqm worldwide.
Advanced sailors can also prepare for the BFA Binnen exam.
Beyond the Water
When not sailing, campers join the main Outdoor Activities & Language Camp, enjoying hiking, climbing, biking, and cultural excursions with new friends.
Set sail for adventure, navigate with purpose
Camp I: 4th – 17th July 2026
Sign-up: Please complete and return your application form as soon as possible – number of places are limited.
Focused Golf Activity
Our Focused Golf Activity Camp takes place from 18th–31st July and 2nd–15th August at the stunning Mondsee Golf Club. Campers of all levels train in a relaxed, scenic environment — combining professional coaching with cutting-edge technology and plenty of fun.
Intensive Golf Training
Campers enjoy 6 training days, each with 3 hours of coaching focused on technique, precision, and performance.
Professional Coaching & Technology
Using advanced tools like TrackMan and SAM PuttLab, our expert coach helps every player — beginner or advanced — improve their swing, accuracy, and confidence.
Earn Your Platzreife
Campers may have the chance to earn their Platzreife (golf license), depending on interest and skill level.
Beyond the Course
When not on the course, campers join the main Outdoor Activities & Language Camp, taking part in exciting adventures and cultural experiences with their peers.
Tee up your golfing and language skills
Camp II: 18th July – 31st July 2026
Camp III: 2nd -15th August 2026
Sign-up: Please complete and return your application form as soon as possible – number of places are limited.
Focused Digital Music Production
Our Focused Digital Music Production Camp runs from 18th–31st July, offering a creative and immersive introduction to modern music creation. Over three afternoons per week for two weeks, students learn how to turn sounds into songs using both natural and digital tools.
Create & Experiment with Sound
Students explore how natural sounds, instruments, and digital tools can be transformed into music through sampling, beat-making, remixing, and sound design.
Learn Industry Tools
Campers gain hands-on experience using professional software such as Logic Pro X and Ableton Live, learning the fundamentals of digital audio workstations (DAWs) and modern sound design techniques.
For All Skill Levels
Open to beginners and aspiring producers, this camp welcomes anyone passionate about music and creativity. Students receive personalized guidance and collaborate with like-minded creators.
Build Your Own Music
By the end of camp, students will have a portfolio of original tracks, a solid grasp of music production essentials, and the confidence to keep creating. It’s not just a camp — it’s a launchpad for future sound innovators.
Innovation starts with a single note - your creativity makes it music.
Camp II: 18th July – 31st July 2026
Sign-up: Please complete and return your application form as soon as possible – number of places are limited.
Focused Horseriding Activity
Our Focused Horseriding Activity Camp runs from 2nd – 15th August, offering beginners and advanced riders the chance to learn, train, and ride over 10 afternoons of hands-on equestrian experience.
Expert Coaching & Partnership
In collaboration with the EWOT Academy, campers train with award-winning young competition riders, ensuring a professional and inspiring learning environment.
Tailored Riding Sessions
Each session is customized to every rider’s level, combining fun, goal setting, and video analysis.
Beginners start with one-on-one lunge lessons, while experienced riders develop skills in dressage, gymnastics, and jumping.
Horse Care & Preparation
Off the saddle, campers learn how to care for horses, including grooming, equipment preparation, and stable routines, fostering responsibility and confidence.
Earn Riding Badges
Riders can choose to work towards official riding badges, with assessments held during the final days of camp.
Ride with courage, lead with confidence
Camp III: 2nd – 15th August 2026
*Please note: The examination fees are not included in the camp, and that some riding awards have mandatory prerequisites.
Sign-up: Please complete and return your application form as soon as possible – number of places are limited.
Sustainability or AI and STEM
Instead of traditional language learning, campers dive into the languages of the future: Sustainability and AI & STEM (Artificial Intelligence, Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths). These fields are shaping our modern world, with leading companies placing them at the heart of innovation.
Through hands-on projects, interactive workshops, and creative challenges, campers gain practical insight into these transformative areas. Whether focused on building a greener planet or exploring smart technology, they develop real-world knowledge and future-ready skills in a fun, collaborative environment.
Because the best way to prepare for tomorrow… is to start today.
Focused Sustainability Activities
Our Focused Sustainability Activities Camp runs from 4th – 17th July as a morning option and language learning alternative. Designed for young changemakers, this camp combines creativity, teamwork, and innovation to explore what a sustainable future can look like. (Prerequisites: English B1 or German B2.)
Create a Sustainable Future
Through project-based learning, campers imagine, invent, and build solutions for a better world during 5 mornings and 2 afternoons per week of engaging, hands-on activities.
Explore Big Ideas
Projects connect to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with topics such as net-zero cities, urban gardening, sustainable fashion, AI, aviation fuels, and climate justice — encouraging critical thinking and creativity.
Learn from Experts
Led by an experienced environmental educator, students gain a deeper understanding of sustainability through collaboration, creativity, and real-world problem-solving.
Combine with Outdoor Adventures
Beyond the core program, campers can also join the Outdoor Adventure Camp or Sailing Camp, developing resilience, confidence, and new skills in a supportive environment.
Every mindful step today leads to a healthier planet tomorrow.
Camp I: 4th – 17th July 2026
Sign-up: Please complete and return your application form as soon as possible – number of places are limited.
Focused AI and STEM Activity
Our Focused AI & STEM Activity Camp runs from 2nd – 15th August as a morning option. Campers step into the future through a hands-on introduction to Artificial Intelligence, robotics, coding, and engineering — discovering how technology shapes the world around us.
Discover the Power of AI
Campers explore Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, understanding how machines learn and how AI is used in everyday life.
Build & Program Robots
Through robotics challenges, participants design, build, and program robots to solve real-world problems in creative, interactive ways.
Create Apps & Games
Using beginner-friendly coding platforms, students design apps, games, and interactive projects, gaining practical tech and problem-solving skills.
Engineer & Innovate
Campers take on STEM challenges, using creativity to design, test, and improve projects in science and engineering — with plenty of hands-on experimentation.
Who Should Join
Open to campers aged 12–15 with at least B2 English level, curious about technology and innovation. No coding experience needed — beginners and advanced coders are welcome.
Combine with Other Camps
Beyond the core program, participants can join the Outdoor Adventure, Golf, or Horse-Riding Camp, gaining new skills, resilience, and confidence in a safe and supportive environment.
Tomorrow’s breakthroughs start with today’s curious minds.
Camp III: 2nd – 15th August 2026
Sign-up: Please complete and return your application form as soon as possible – number of places are limited.
Why StGIS Camps?
Summer Camp Vacancies
Work With Us. Are you adventurous, purposeful, and passionate about learning? Join our dynamic summer camp team. Recruitment starts in February each year and is often concluded by April.
We often have 1 – 2 vacancies a year for the following roles: Experienced Boarding/ Residential Staff, Experienced and Qualified Outdoor Activity Leaders, and Experienced Native Speaker English or German Teachers.
- Send your CV and tailored cover letter to: r.dale@stgis.at
- General applications may be sent to: info(at)stgis.at.
Eligibility. We can only employ those with a valid Austrian work visa or citizenship from:
- EU countries
- EFTA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland)
Learning a new language will open a window into intercultural understanding.
Deutsch als Fremdsprachenlehrer/in
Summer Camp Residential Leader
Contract term: 1st July 2022 – 8th August 2022
Salary: 2,700 Euro
Working hours: Approx. 40 hours a week
