OVER 0 EARS TUSCAN SUMMER CAMP 2019 EXPERIENCE MATTERS
WELCOME TO CANADIAN ISLAND For more than 20 years, Camp Canadian Island (CCI) has offered children and teens an unforgettable summer experience in both the heart of Florence, and the Tuscan hillsides that surround it. With day camp, and sleepover options in three locations throughout the region, CCI is endorsed by the city of Florence as the preeminent Tuscan summer experience for children. Planning a family trip to Italy but don t know what to do with your toddlers while you wine taste or tour museums? Local to the area but not sure what your kids can do with time off from school this summer? Want your teen to learn about Italian culture? Give your children a unique and unforgettable international experience with CCI, the only summer camp in Tuscany serving children ages 3-17, and offering language immersion courses in English and Italian. Join CCI Make lasting memories under the Tuscan sun
CCI AND TUSCANY A PERFECT MARRIAGE Famous for its Renaissance painters, sculptures, writers and filmmakers, there is something in the Tuscan air that ignites the artist s soul. Abundant with freshly harvested fruits and vegetables, it is not only the human spirit, but the land too, that is fertile with creativity. Capitalizing on these innate gifts of the area, CCI draws from its environment to engage your children in the arts and nature. We offer shuttle service from most of the main hotels in the city, and daily as well as weekly sign-up options for both. This flexibility allows you to relax and enjoy your summer holiday knowing your children are safe, well cared for, and enriched by the many wonders that Tuscany and CCI provide. On premises, we provide a host of activities including traditional cooking classes; soccer; volleyball; field hockey; swimming; field sports; animal husbandry; our own arts and theater productions, and language classes in both English and Italian. Whether your children want to learn, play or relax, CCI provides individually designed schedules to accommodate each camper s preferences. Our CCI Day Camp: Firenze is minutes from the center of Florence making dropoff and pickup easy. CCI Junior Camp: Al Trebbio, Fiesole conveniently meets at CCI Day Camp: Firenze where a private shuttle takes your children to camp just 30 minutes away. Our sleepover camps offer daily excursions to historical sites; world-renowned museums; theatrical and musical performances; as well as, beaches and local farms.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN TUSCANY CCI: Tuscany
CCI CAMP COUNSELORS AND STAFF AN EXCEPTIONAL CAMP EXPERIENCE REQUIRES AN EXCEPTIONAL STAFF! Many CCI Staff members have been with CCI since its inception over 20 years ago, and some of our counselors were CCI campers once themselves. CCI follows a rigorous hiring process to select its counselors and staff, assuring they are kind, caring, positive, enthusiastic and experienced. We strive for excellence, innovation, safety and professionalism while creating a strong sense of family unity, and each hire must reflect these values.
CCI is a place where friendships, creativity, experiential learning, healthy life choices, and character are nurtured through recreational, and cultural challenges. In short, CCI is a place where campers grow through making friendships, and having fun. It is the primary job of both counselors and staff members to create a safe environment, and to help campers do this. DEDICATED EXPERIENCED INSPIRING SKILLED
CCI DAY CAMPS
CCI DAY CAMP FIRENZE AGE 3-6 JULY 1-5 15-19 8-12 22-26 Travelling with little ones can be a challenge; keeping everyone entertained while making sure you get the most out of your Italian vacation is no small task. Not sure how to do it? CCI Day Camp: Firenze is your solution. We are the only day camp in Florence run by a dedicated staff fluent in both English and Italian that offers a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children 3-6 years old. Housed on the Canadian Island school campus, a superbly outfitted, and highly respected language immersion daycare center that s been in operation for over 20 years, CCI Day Camp: Firenze offers art, music, drama, water games, garden sports, and organic lunches prepared on site. With our flexible sign-up options, you can tailor their days to suit your schedule. So book that wine tasting tour, plan for a deeper dive exploration of Florence s rich art history, or simply take some much needed me time, knowing that your children are being well cared for, and having fun in Florence. YOUR DAY AT CAMP FEES 08:00/9:00 9:00 10:00 10:20 11:30 12:15 13:00 13:30 14:30 15:00 15:45 16:30/17:00 Campers are dropped off at Canadian Island Circle time, games, and songs Snack Activity 1 Change for pool time and water games in the garden Pool time Lunch Rest period Activity 2 Activity 3 Afternoon snack and break Campers picked up by parents 380 per week (1st child) 360 per week for siblings Fees include Italian or English lesson (as requested), didactic materials inspired by Reggio Emilia, organic lunches and snacks, accident insurance, and a summer filled with treasured memories. Not included: transportation (door-to-door services are available at an additional cost, depending on location).
CCI JUNIOR CAMP AL TREBBIO, FIESOLE AGE 6-14 JUNE 10-14 17-21 24-28 JULY 1-5 8-12 15-19 22-26 Looking for a safe, exciting, and inspired option for your 6-14 year-old this summer? CCI Junior Camp: Al Trebbio offers a wide range of sports, music, theater and art classes, English and Italian language immersion, organic lunches prepared on site, and an opportunity to make lasting friendships. With drop-off at the Canadian Island School Campus that has been serving the Florence community for more than 20 years, CCI Junior Camp: Al Trebbio, takes a private shuttle to the Fiesole campus. CCI Junior Camp: Al Trebbio, is housed in a restored farmhouse surrounded by olive groves, vineyards, and farm animals. With a stable on the premises, horseback riding is a favorite at this camp, along with soccer, swimming, animal husbandry, arts and crafts, dance, theater, and language immersion options in English and Italian. Our dedicated staff is committed to your child s safety, learning and fun. With our flexible sign-up options you can tailor their days to suit your schedule, and assure your children that their summer in Florence will be an awesome experience. ATTIVITÀ FEES Tennis Swimming Soccer Basketball Archery Recycled art Painting Sculpture Ceramics Theater Music 380 per week (1st child) 360 per week for siblings Fees include Italian or English lesson (as requested), didactic materials, organic lunches and snacks, accident insurance, and a summer filled with treasured memories. Not included: transportation (door-to-door services are available at an additional cost, depending on location).
NEW CCI JUNIOR CAMP GONFIENTI 34, PRATO AGE 6-14 JUNE 17-21 24-28 JULY 1-5 8-12 CULTURE, GROUP GAMES, AND THE GREAT OUTDOORS: PREPARE FOR A SUMMER FULL OF ADVENTURE! Situated in an Etruscan village, Villa Gonfienti holds both historical value and is strategically located just minutes from the center of Prato. Although it is near the city, the villa is surrounded by greenery and outdoor space, giving the appearance of being far away in the countryside. CCI Junior Camp: Prato is the perfect space to run, create, and play, all summer long! ACTIVITIES FEES Sourdough bread making Swimming Soccer Archery Recycled Art Painting Sculpture Ceramics Theater Music Cooking: Farm to Table and Wednesday do it yourself lunch 380 per week (1st child) 360 per week for siblings Fees include Italian or English lesson (as requested), didactic materials, organic lunches and snacks, accident insurance, and a summer filled with treasured memories. Not included: transportation (door-to-door services are available at an additional cost, depending on location).
CCI SLEEPOVER CAMPS
CCI JUNIOR CAMP LA CAPITANA SESSION DAYS 16-22 23-29 AGE 6-14 JUNE JUNE 30-6 7-13 JUNE JULY JULY Set within the renowned Tuscan countryside, surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, and overlooking the Mediterranean, CCI: La Capitana is truly a unique summer camp experience. La Capitana campus includes an exquisite 18th century, 12 bedroom farmhouse, (with five additional mini-apartments, all with ensuite bathrooms for older campers) which captures the essence of Tuscan majesty. Far from the camp bunks of your youth, the rooms contain individually designed beds, updated bathrooms, and Tuscan décor, providing your children with both comfort and beauty; you will truly be envious that your children get to be here. Certified as an Agritourism summer camp, CCI: La Capitana is set within a working farm complete with barn animals, a swimming pool, a soccer field, game rooms, a performance hall, a yoga and dance room, a dining hall, and many outdoor areas to explore. Your children will help harvest the food they eat, participate in the many activities listed below, and experience the best of Tuscan country living. While the offerings on premises at CCI: La Capitana are more than can fill a summer, campers also enjoy day excursions off-campus to explore the Tuscan region. Aside from learning about Tuscan culture by visiting nearby villages, campers also visit local waterslides, beaches and ropes parks. Always supervised, and safety-prioritized, there is never a shortage of fun at CCI: La Capitana.
NEW CCI JUNIOR CAMP LA CAPITANA II PODERE BIANCO SESSION DAYS 16-22 23-29 ANNI 12-14 JUNE JUNE 30-6 7-13 JUNE JULY JULY La Capitana has two separate, but close locations, conveniently located within walking distance. Podere Bianco, set within a 12-acre estate with olive groves and perched on a hill top, enjoys beautiful views of the rolling countryside while remaining within easy driving distance of the southern coast of Tuscany. CCI: La Capitana II is set within a working farm complete with barn animals, a swimming pool, a soccer field, game rooms, a performance hall, a yoga and dance room, a dining hall and many outdoor areas to explore. Your children will help harvest the food they eat, participate in the many activities listed below, and experience the best of Tuscan country living. While the offerings on premises at CCI: La Capitana II are more than can fill a summer, campers also enjoy day excursions off-campus to explore the Tuscan region. Aside from learning about Tuscan culture by visiting nearby villages, campers also visit local waterslides, beaches and ropes parks. Always supervised, and safety-prioritized, there is never a shortage of fun at CCI: La Capitana II.
ACTIVITIES FEES Swimming Hockey Volleyball Soccer Ultimate Frisbee Archery Hip Hop Yoga Water Aerobics Guitar Lessons Woodwork Sculpting Ceramics Renaissance Painting Filmmaking Cooking Lessons Nature Walks Circus Language immersion in Italian and English Horseback riding available for additional fee 1190 Include English and Italian Immersion, three organic, locally sourced meals, and snacks daily, trips to nearby villages, entrance to museums, galleries, and restaurants, medical insurance, and weekly laundry service. Not included horseback riding 130 *All food is made onsite using local, organic ingredients, and served in the main dining hall. Dietary restrictions and requests honored. Language lessons include 12 hours per week, in small groupings, using a communicative, and engaging approach. We use the Cambridge ESOL curriculum.
CCI JUNIOR CAMP LE VALLI SESSIONS DATES AGE 7-14 16-22 23-29 30-6 JUNE JUNE JUNE JULY Just 30 km from Pisa, on a hill facing the thermal springs of Casciana, sits Le Valli. An organic farm known for its extra virgin olive oil, fruit trees and orchards, La Valli serves as an agriturism destination when it is not used for CCI. CCI: Le Valli offers many of the activities and amenities of CCI La Capitana, including a panoramic swimming pool, and on-site horseback riding, which is an integral part of this camp location. This location is ideal for the camper that enjoys the arts and horseback riding.
ACTIVITIES FEES Swimming Volleyball Soccer Ultimate Frisbee Archery Yoga Water Aerobics Guitar Lessons Woodwork Painting Sculpting Ceramics Renaissance Painting Horseback riding 1190 Include English and Italian Immersion, three organic, locally sourced meals, and snacks daily, trips to nearby villages, entrance to museums, galleries, and restaurants, medical insurance, and weekly laundry service. Language lessons include 12 hours per week in small groupings using a communicative and engaging approach. We use the Cambridge ESOL curriculum.
CCI TEENS CAMP AGRITURISMO PIAN DI FIUME AGE 12-16 SESSIONS DATES 7-13 14-20 JULY JULY THE RIGHT MIX OF LANGUAGE, CULTURE, AND FUN, LOCATED IN THE TUSCAN COUNTRYSIDE. Comprised of 20 private hectares, the land on which CCI: Pian di Fiume sits is crossed by the river Lima and surrounded by lots of nature and sunny skies. Halfway up the hill above the river, the architecture of the farmhouse becomes one with the land, thanks to the careful restoration which brought life back to the ancient hamlet. In line with the maximum respect for the environment, Pian di Fiume uses a system of constructed wetlands for sewage and an alternative power plant with photovoltaic and solar panels. During the restoration, the use of traditional natural materials like cork, native wood, stone and terracotta, were used, rendering the farmhouse both beautiful and environmentally safe. Both the internal and external spaces are perfect for studying a language, and participating in group games and activities. Outdoor spaces provide endless hours of fun whether it be by excursion on foot, horseback riding, mountain biking, or one of the many water activities available, including canoeing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) or rafting. Locally sourced food is made on-site and bread is cooked in a wood burning oven. The pool, 140 cm deep, is surrounded by greenery, making it the perfect alternative to participating in water sports directly on, and with private access to, the river Lima. All this space makes Pian di Fiume the perfect place for a teenager to spend an exciting vacation.
SPORTS ACTIVITIES FEES Rafting on the river Lima Tubing Hiking in water Stand up paddle boarding (sup) Drama Artisan Workshops Sculpting Woodworking Musical theater Cooking Yoga 1190 Include English and Italian Immersion, three organic, locally sourced meals, and snacks daily, trips to nearby villages, entrance to museums, galleries, and restaurants, medical insurance, and weekly laundry service. Not included horseback riding 130 Survival skills *All food is made onsite using local, organic ingredients, and served in the main dining hall. Dietary restrictions and requests honored. 20 hours of preparation for Cambridge Exams per week
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