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FULDA INTERNATIONAL YOUTH SUMMIT 2018 Bilingual Summer Camp in Fulda / Hesse Dates 29.07.2018 – 04.08.2018 Age Group 12 – 17 years old Accommodation Homestay accommodation in host families Duration 7 days / 6 nights Camp Languages English / German Group size 25 students minimum Benefits + Complete immersion through host family accommodation + Bilingual courses, workshops and free-time activities + Focus on intercultural exchange + Get to know Germany intensely The Fulda International Youth Summit 2018 offers its participants the opportunity of complete immersion in the German culture, when staying with selected local host families for seven days during which the summit is held. ASTUR as coordinator of the summit can guarantee that from the experiences, gained during the summit and while living together with a “new” family, participants will establish lasting friendships, learn about the German / Central European lifestyle, get to know cuisine and history, get a glimpse of political and economic contacts and enjoy themselves during numerous free-time activities. All in all, every summit participant will gain an unforgettable experience, owed to the combination of language classes, innovative exchange programmes and immediate contact with a foreign culture. The summit programme will focus on the distinctive cultural, historical and technical backgrounds drawn from its location in Fulda, providing new insights for our international guests. They will receive first-hand lessons about Germany, its culture, way of life as well as the mind-set of its people, in order to understand – for example – what “made in Germany” means not only technically but psychologically. Through signing up for the summit, German students will be able to get to know peers from all over the world and learn about all the cultural idiosyncrasies which can be found on the planet – all this without having to travel the globe. For the majority of educational elements, students will be able to join workshops and find solutions for the given tasks in working together in small groups. This has proven to be the best teaching method to learn, exchange views and make friends at the same time. English and German workshops are another fundamental part of the Fulda International Youth Summit. Lessons will be designed in a motivational and encouraging fashion by certified teaching staff. Fulda / Rhön – The heart of Germany Fulda is located in central Germany and is making a name for itself as buzzing university town and sought-after venue for international conventions. It is home to many technology firms and leading businesses. Outside the town the slopes of the Rhön, the highest mountain range in the state of Hesse, rise gently, attracting locals and tourists alike to go hiking, skiing or to find peace and quiet within its vast forests. Visitors find beautiful landscapes as well as cultural heritage sties all across the mountain range, which stretches over the Federal States of Bavaria and Thuringia as well. Shortly after the German reunification, the Rhön was awarded the status of biosphere reserve by the UNESCO. ASTUR GmbH Sturmiusstraße 2 D-36037 Fulda Tel.: +49 (0)661 92802-0 Fax: +49 (0)661 92802-25 E-Mail: [email protected] www.astur-gmbh.de FULDA INTERNATIONAL YOUTH SUMMIT 2018 Programme: Fulda International Youth Summit 2018 Morning Afternoon Evening Sunday Individually arranged arrivals in Fulda Allocation to 29.07.2018 respective host families D01 Rendezvous and evening spent together with host families Monday Opening ceremony Workshop “Daily Live in Germany”: Evening spent 30.07.2018 “Fulda International Youth Summit Guided tour of Fulda with emphasis together with 2018“ host families D02 on cuisine (food tasting, visit to a Reception by the Major of Fulda German bakery, coffee roasting Workshop preparations and briefing house etc.) Tuesday Workshop “German History” Workshop “German Nature” Evening spent 31.07.2018 Excursion to Point Alpha, students Hike through the UNESCO together with host families D03 learn about the history of the biosphere reserve Rhön, students German division into East and West. experience German environmental protection projects and learn about sustainability. Wednesday Workshop “Innovation in Germany I” Evening spent 01.08.2018 GROUP I together with host families D04 The students work together on exemplary research projects and present their results Subject 1: „Let’s build our own Wonderbots“ Subject 2: „Fight of the Sumo-Bots” GROUP II Visit to a German company with emphasis on Industry 4.0. Official reception at FFT Group and BBZ Training Centre. Students will get a close look at an Industry 4.0 production line with industrial robots in action Thursday Workshop “Innovation in Germany II” Evening spent 02.08.2018 GROUP I together with host families D05 Visit to a German company with emphasis on Industry 4.0. Official reception at FFT Group and BBZ Training Centre. Students will get a close look at an Industry 4.0 production line with industrial robots in action GROUP II The students work together on exemplary research projects and present their results Subject 1: „Let’s build our own Wonderbots“ Subject 2: „Fight of the Sumo-Bots” Friday Closing ceremony: Evening spent 03.08.2018 Students, host families and company representatives celebrate together. together with host families D06 Saturday Departures 04.08.2018 D07 Programmes subject to change, depending on e.g. weather conditions. ASTUR GmbH Sturmiusstraße 2 D-36037 Fulda Tel.: +49 (0)661 92802-0 Fax: +49 (0)661 92802-25 E-Mail: [email protected] www.astur-gmbh.de FULDA INTERNATIONAL YOUTH SUMMIT 2018 Services Accommodation + Six nights private accommodation in Fulda with carefully selected host families in shared bedrooms with 1 or 2 students per family + Full board with breakfast, lunch or packed lunch, dinner + All transfers during the stay in Fulda Workshop and Study Programme + Entrance and tour fees for all activities (museums, guided tours, sights etc.) + Certificate of Participation at Fulda International Youth Summit + Workshops held by English and German qualified and trained native speakers + Comprehensive study material + Staff-to-student ratio of 1 : 10 during free-time activities (1 supervisor for every 10 students) + 24/7 Emergency hotline and supervision by the ASTUR team around the clock Additional Services + Extensive information material in the run-up to the summit + ASTUR student ID card with emergency contacts Not included in the price + Transfers to / from Fulda + Travel insurance (Third Party, Medical, Accident) – may be booked optionally, if desired (additional fee) Prices and Dates Dates Fulda International Youth Summit 2018 29.07.2018 – 04.08.2018 670 EUR Transfers (one-way) Individual transfer on day of arrival or departure from / to 175 EUR Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)* UM service fee (when UM booked with the airline) 40 EUR Closed groups arriving / departing together on request with the same flight ASTUR GmbH Sturmiusstraße 2 D-36037 Fulda Tel.: +49 (0)661 92802-0 Fax: +49 (0)661 92802-25 E-Mail: [email protected] www.astur-gmbh.de FULDA INTERNATIONAL YOUTH SUMMIT 2018 Insurance and Visa Requirement Supplements Travel Insurance: Third Party, Medical, Accident for EU citizens** 1.10 EUR (per day / student) Travel Insurance: Third Party, Medical, Accident for non-EU 2.00 EUR citizens** (per day / student) Invitation / booking confirmation for visa application 30.00 EUR (plus postage; per student) Minimum number of participants: 25 students About ASTUR For over 30 years now, the educational travel operator ASTUR has been organising language and cultural study trips to Germany. Our product portfolio ranges from class trips to one-to-one language tuition and high school stays to pathway programmes in preparation for higher education in Germany. We are proud to be able to accompany adolescents and young adults from all over the world along their journeys through the world of education. All our programmes share the common goal of promoting exchange and, through this, furthering the European values of democracy, freedom of speech, tolerance and open-mindedness. Host family accommodation offers our participants an unparalleled opportunity to gain insight into the German culture. They learn through observing and taking part in the daily life of a typical German family. ASTUR – EDUCATION MADE IN GERMANY Certified by Member of ASTUR GmbH Sturmiusstraße 2 D-36037 Fulda Tel.: +49 (0)661 92802-0 Fax: +49 (0)661 92802-25 E-Mail: [email protected] www.astur-gmbh.de FULDA INTERNATIONAL YOUTH SUMMIT 2018 What to expect from Fulda International Youth Summit 2018 Arrival and Accommodation Arrivals to the Fulda International Youth Summit 2018 are scheduled for Sunday, 29 July 2018. Participants may either be taken to their host families by their parents or they arrive individually in Fulda by train. When you decide to travel by plane, choose Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) as your destination. From there, you can take the train to Fulda (ICE, travel time approx. 1h) and have your host family pick you up in Fulda; or you book transfer service from the airport to Fulda with ASTUR when registering as a summit participant. Depending on your age, if you have booked a UM service (UM = Unaccompanied Minor) with your airline, you should also book the UM service for an extra fee additional to the transfer to the camp as early as possible with us, as airport checks and procedures are long and complicated. When you travel with a whole group of participants by coach, your group’s host families will all meet you at a central meeting point The same applies for departure day. Students may be picked up by their parents at their host families’ homes or they are taken to the Fulda train station. When you travel by plane, you may either have your host family take you to the train station in Fulda and take the train to Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) yourself (ICE, travel time approx.