International Children's Language Camp 2023 in Bansko

What's new in LuckyKids 2023?

The world is changing, and we are changing with it!

New virtues that we instill in children:

Involvement Tolerance

The new claims are:

New journeys through
ancient civilizations.

Thracian tribes

(the Balkan Peninsula)

The Benin Empire

(Africa)

Native American Tribes

(North America)

The Japanese Empire

(Asia)

A new level of English for our most advanced participants

Proficiency Junior

New places to visit

"Don’t give up" Amusement Park

Dobrinishte (rope park only)

Mountain trekking
Banderishka Polyana -

Upleto area

Mountain trekking to
Mocharata hut

Northern Pirin

International
children's camp
in Bansko

7/14 days with English language training
June 25 - September 3, 2023

Paintball

Movies

Cycling

Role games

History

Riding

Yoga

Transitions

Excursions

Dances

Picnics

Cooking

The most important thing you need to know about LuckyKids

ABOUT THE CAMP

The international English camp LuckyKids is held in the five-star Aparthotel Lucky Bansko.
All children between the ages of 5 and 14.99 are welcome in the camp, regardless of their level of English proficiency.
For the purpose of faster and painless adaptation, children from 5 to 6.99 years of age are admitted only with a companion.
All activities in the children's camp program are safe and age-appropriate.
The daily regimen includes 5 times a balanced healthy diet in accordance with all standards and norms for children.
Every day the children have fun activities in nature, in the cool forests of Rila, Pirin and the Rhodopes.
The campers are divided into groups of up to 10 children.

THE TRAINING

The training is interactive and it is done through tablets, interactive whiteboards and specialized software.

In this way we teach children to use electronic devices for educational purposes and provide them with a fun experience.

The whole training is conducted in the form of a game - so children enjoy a vacation and at the same time acquire new knowledge and skills.

The camp program is specially developed by a teaching team based on the principle of project training.

The children develop projects on a topic set for the specific period, with the aim of improving their English language skills.

Each shift is marked by a different theme that becomes part of camp life. The children prepare projects on the topic, which they present at the end of the shift.

Project-based learning is a modern innovative approach that is applied in all renowned children's camps and in the educational programs of schools with enhanced foreign language learning.

Where and how is the LukcyKids children's camp organized?

LOCATION

The camp is held in the aparthotel Lucky Bansko SPA & Relax *****, where children feel at home.

The atmosphere in the hotel is comfortable and safe, and in their outdoor activities children will enjoy the fresh air and beautiful nature.

ACCOMMODATION

The children are accommodated in groups of three (in a studio) or four (in an apartment).

All sharp and cutting objects that could injure children have been removed from the rooms.

MEALS

Meals are 5 times and are organized in the restaurant Le Bistro.

The menu is specially prepared and complies with all requirements for healthy children meal’s, without unhealthy foods.

There is a possibility to provide a vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menu.

For the stay in the hotel the children are provided with kangen water, and during the hikes in the mountains they receive bottled low-mineralized water.

RELIABLE TRANSPORT

Reliable licensed transport is provided for excursions and some activities outside the hotel.

During activities outside the hotel, children are accompanied by a medical professional.

What are our prices?

792 € 7 days

1332 € 14 days

The price includes absolutely everything: transfer from Sofia to Bansko and back, accommodation, meals, training, support materials, animation, all activities and insurance.

There is nothing additional, for which parents have to pay extra.

Our prices are significantly lower than those of similar camps in England (more than 3 times) and Malta (more than 2 times), which include much less activities in their packages.

Why trust LuckyKids summer language camp?

You will certainly find cheaper children's camps in Bulgaria, but they cannot guarantee the quality and security we offer.

LuckyKids is very popular: over 35% of the campers come on the recommendation of their friends or parents whose children have already been our guests.

Many of the children enroll in two camp shifts and spend a whole month in the camp.

For more information - contact us.

We are expecting you!

2022-05-12
How to mentally prepare the child for the LuckyKids summer camp?
Any longer separation from home and the familiar is a challenge for the child’s psyche, especially when it is the first time. On the eve of an adventure called LuckyKids Summer Language Camp, many children are experiencing excitement mixed with mild anxiety. This is a completely natural reaction that subsides quickly with immersion in camp life.
2020-10-26
What makes Lucky Kids summer camp different from other summer camps?
Comparison by criteria of 3 summer camps in the area – program, entertainment, child care, nutrition, etc. LuckyKids and the unique idea for a summer mountain language camp The creation of the LuckyKids summer camp, starts with the idea of English language training with the value of training during a camp abroad, conducted together with an entertainment program that takes the campers to the beautiful Pirin Mountains. The advantages of an activity can best be seen if it is compared to another similar activity. That is why I can make a quick comparison between LuckyKids summer language camp, Pirin Golf summer camp and Eco summer camps in Bansko. Duration Pirin Golf and Eco Summer Camps offer shifts from 2.5 to 7 days. LuckyKids also offers 14-day shifts. This is a bonus for children who prefer a longer stay, longer foreign language training and a varied program with leisure trips and activities. The program Program with activities Pirin Golf offers interesting golf lessons and activities, Eco camps include amazing hikes on the eco-trails of Pirin Mountain. LuckyKids not only offers hiking and games, but also includes activities such as cooking, yoga, tae-bo, cycling, art project activities. Fun evenings are one of the most anticipated moments of children. They create unforgettable experiences and friendships. Educational program LuckyKids educational program is our trademark. Without it, the camp is just an interesting place to spend your summer vacation. With English language training, the child finds himself in an English-speaking environment. Here he can learn to understand or improve his English. So it gets more than an ordinary camp can give, namely – knowledge! Highly qualified team The teachers, animators and instructors at LuckyKids have a higher pedagogical language education. We rely on specialists. Professional and personal skills are our first criteria in staff selection. Our team prepares both programs – educational and fun, with love and understanding of children’s needs. We offer communication with native speakers who represent the community – American, British, Australian or New Zealand. Invaluable experience for every student! Training in virtues, awards, certificates At LuckyKids, every day is a day to learn and practice a new virtue. The children love the sticker cards on which we put a prize. The good ones receive encouragement in front of everyone. There are many merits to which we pay special attention: good deed, showing patience to a peer, shown respect for an elderly person, honesty, order and maintained order, mutual assistance, excellent achievement during the training. At the end of the camp, during Gala Evening, the children receive their personal certificates, which mark both their academic achievements and their achievements in personal growth. In conclusion, we can summarize that LuckyKids is an interesting combination of knowledge, fun and activities, which is our unique recipe for success!
2020-10-20
Is the development of social skills in children important?
Social skills – development from early childhood How and why it is useful for children How more social children grow up Sociality in Lucky Kids In today’s world a child who survives without developed social skills can easily lose himself, be left without friends or be locked in the joyless world of electronic machines. It is important to know that socialization is a key moment in a child’s growth, his “walking and contact” in the outside world. It’s like walking – we can’t do without it and no one can stop its development. We need to be skilled navigators and help the little person to define himself and find his belonging in the world. The word “social skills” can be reduced to the explanation – life skills. They are also called interpersonal, interpersonal or “soft skills”. What do they include – skill for: effective communication; conflict resolution without violence; active listening; empathy; The ability to communicate effectively: it gives the child a way to express themselves and share thoughts, ideas, parts of a whole. This is a skill that also distinguishes good leaders. The ability to resolve conflicts without violence, is very important. Dissatisfaction and misunderstanding can arise in any situation. This skill allows to clarify the causes of the conflict and to find a solution that is good for all participants. It includes other skills such as the ability to actively listen with understanding, speaking and sharing. People with this skill become valuable friends and colleagues. The ability to actively listen means to be able to hear and understand what the child or adult is telling us. People who are good listeners are sought after for company and friendship. They are like a breath of fresh air in a busy everyday life. The skill of empathy is one of the longest-formed skills that is cultivated throughout life. Its essence is to put ourselves in the other person’s shoes, to understand his feelings, worries and joys. Children who build empathy from an early age, in their adult life create lasting relationships and become desirable partners. Respect – this skill or rather virtue has many faces: to listen to the interlocutor without interruption, to ask questions and take an interest in the person against us, to be punctual for meetings, to make way for the elderly, to talk with a respectful tone and to comply with other adults and children. The respect shown to other people always comes back to us many times. The development of social skills – part of child development Every mother who cares for a baby knows that she smiles or waves when she sees her, when she meets other children. These are probably the first earliest forms of socialization. The baby makes his attempts to communicate. He wants to show friendliness, joy, pleasant feeling when meeting people like him – children, adults. This benevolent feeling is inherent in human nature! Then there is the speaking and the first words – the same baby can now send a verbal message. Sometimes these words are not clearly spoken, but the goal is one – to communicate. Speech is embedded in the earliest forms of communication, after body language. Through language begins true socialization and the construction of the first and one of the most important skills: the ability to communicate as a prerequisite for socialization. If we follow the phases in the language development of the little man, the same stages in the development of his social skills appear. How children grow up with greater social adaptability Here the main factor is education. Of great importance is the home environment, communication with loved ones – mother and father, sisters and brothers, as well as communication with peers, adults from the immediate environment. Children who grow up in large families with many friends are more open and more adaptable to communicating with strangers. They easily start a conversation, make friends and find information that depends on other people. Of course there are also children – introverts, who prefer to stay quiet, read or be alone. We cannot say that they are a-social, on the contrary. They feel and think about others to a much greater extent than they show. They have a well-developed empathy skill. In both cases we have developed to a greater extent one of the skills for socialization. An interesting fact is that we cannot expect the ideal option with well-developed all kinds of socialization skills. There is always one of them that is better expressed than the others. Sociality in LuckyKids The daily routine in LuckyKids there are almost no moments when children are left alone, without company, be it friends, adults: teachers or animators. The daily routine is designed to be conducted together. This is our way of teaching “social skills” to children. Demonstrating, practicing and improving them requires an environment that is structured like that in our camp. Starting the day with a simple routine task like brushing your teeth now requires the practice of respect – the child needs to respect the right to use the toilet by other children. Giving order and waiting are some of the first life skills we learn. Breakfast and time together follow. The stage where we practice skills such as communication, respect and patience. LuckyKids is an amazing school for socialization, communication, empathy and vassal support. Here we are friends, colleagues, teammates. Everyone is part of the team, everyone supports the others and participates equally. In this way we have no losers, everyone is a winner!
2020-10-14
How do children celebrate their birthday if it is during the camp?
Is the child’s birthday celebrated? How it goes Are there any gifts? Can the parents be present? Every child is excited, even if he doesn’t show it, about what will happen on his birthday. Here in the camp, he is among friends, animators and teachers. All of them are able to provide the most wonderful atmosphere and to fulfill the greatest desires, to organize the most favorite parties for the birthday. Does the child celebrate his birthday in the camp? There is no better time to celebrate than time spent in LuckyKids! We, the professionals in the camp, know best what every child wants. We consult with the parents, we take into account thematically the preferences of the birthday boy or woman. We make thematic decorations, put balloons or other decorations. We provide favorite games, songs and parties. It could be a princess party, or a Bob the Builder party, or a Spider-Man party, maybe even a Star Wars party. Every child dreams about what will happen on his birthday, because he is looking forward to this special day in his child’s heart. We are here to make the dream come true! Here is the shortest way to the heart of the birthday or how do we prepare the party? In the beginning we reserve especially tonight – the party will be on the theme “Birthday”. Follow-up with the birthday girl on their preferences. We ask the following things: Who are your favorite movie characters? What are your favorite games? (In the absence of such, we make suggestions and explain each game so that the birthday boy can like it) What are your favorite decoration items? (balloons, without balloons, flowers, butterflies or themed decoration) What are your favorite songs and music? Does the birthday boy want karaoke? (this is a very interesting proposal, as children love to sing and most like the stage performance) The important thing in this case or the secret of a well-organized birthday is for the child to be happy – that is, everything that happens to get as close as possible to his ideas about this most special day of the year! We take care of this, we also make a surprise that is pleasant for the birthday, tailored to his tastes. The gifts This wonderful moment – the presentation of gifts! We agree with the parents in advance – the gift can be given in advance when sending the child to camp (secretly). Apart from that, his peers make greeting cards or even a gift project for the child. The important thing is the shared emotion and gesture to their peers! Serving takes place at the organized party, when we all sing “Happy Birthday”. Parents and their presence on the birthday Of course, the child’s closest people can attend the birthday party. Usually, we invite them to share the important moment, blowing out the candles on the cake, giving the presents, with the birthday boy. It’s great for mom and dad to be with you on your most important day! And when this is not possible – poop, brother or grandmother! Parents determine their ability to join. They may also want to spend part or all of the party with us! Depending on your mood and desire. They are welcome! There is no better surprise than their appearance at the very moment of the celebration!
2020-10-06
What results do children achieve during the summer language camp?
Can children boast of progress in language learning after visiting the Lucky Kids summer camp? The result is language Every child learns the language differently. Someone sees and remembers, another hears and remembers, a third – visualizes and remembers, but all children learn through understanding and through doing. This is our proposal: we create projects together, we create them together from a fragile idea. This creative process involves working with language in its finest details such as working with synonyms, antonyms, grammatical categories (tenses) and more many other. Language appears unexpectedly and at all times as an ally. It is necessary for the child to make an effort and use the new words, to have the desired conversation with the favorite teacher. All campers must speak to the teachers and to each other in English. Talking to native speakers is a challenge. This is the moment “I can” for every camper! The result – teamwork skills In LuckyKids there can be only one way to work – together! We put children in conditions of mutual assistance and cooperation and set high standards for them. The result – creativity and form All our graduates have the right to show all their creative energy. Now is the time! If until now they were silent and uninvolved, now we give them the freedom to express themselves. Many of them discover what they are capable of and so form their new self-perception. A wonderful new acquisition for every child! The result is a display of talent We organize an evening of talent and performances. The stage is theirs! Not only the most talented who sing like nightingales! Everyone is invited – from those little, slightly clumsy magicians, to acrobats and clowns who seem to be born for the stage! The result – endurance and strength Each kid comes to the camp with his capacity. Here we participate in various games, sports, mountain activities. Everyone according to their abilities. One thing is for sure – from the camp, the child leaves more resiliently, more strongly, more deftly. Even the quietest and most inactive children, find it attractive to participate in the game of folk ball, which we organized in the late afternoon on the playground, in the pleasant coolness of the coming evening. Results – honesty, openness, mutual assistance, empathy To be honest, helpful, empathetic, tolerant. Achieving this in two weeks is quite a challenging goal. But, believe us, we talk about it every day. We begin the day with a task that aims to develop some of these virtues. Children are encouraged and rewarded for their good deeds. Their example inspires others. Good is contagious! Progress in English after the child’s visit to the camp Immersion in a language environment is an extremely effective way to learn a language. It is a methodology used in our time, although it is not very well known and is not practiced everywhere. Everything around us is and can be related to language. We, the professionals in the camp, confirm that the language is best learned through daily practice and application in the most ordinary routine activities. Such are the food, the arrangement of the room, the project and its production, the search for facts, in a word – the great adventure called language camp. Children also communicate with native speakers with a variety of accents. This is a huge bonus for their ability to understand. Listening to the language, as a first step in learning, is an integral part of improving language skills. Reading, writing, reproduction follows. Yes, children come to us with limited knowledge. What they take from lessons and training remains their knowledge. The curiosity and love of language that we create or simply develop inspires children, even far from Lucky Kids, to look for ways to express and develop in English.
2020-09-09
Benefits for parents and children during the Lucky Kids summer language camp
Advantages and disadvantages for the child Advantages Every day in children’s camp LuckyKids is full of many adventures and academic achievements that take place among friends and magical nature. Learning The child in LuckyKids is in an environment full of educational challenges. He enriches his vocabulary with new words and expressions every minute, learns to compose complex sentences, uses synonyms and antonyms, reads in English, discovers the magic of written speech . While participating in a project, the child learns. And not just language! It builds and works for skills that will serve it throughout life. Such skills are: teamwork. tolerance. perseverance. openness. the ability to present a project. making decisions suitable for the development of the activity and the project. Careful attention to detail. observation. curiosity. discovery. The most important thing in this case is that the child learns to love learning. For us, this is the moment “Aha!”, When the kid makes his personal discovery – then the learning happens! Virtues and their practice When a child is praised for helping another child, when he realizes that honesty is valuable and mutual respect makes friends, he begins to practice virtues. We talk a lot about the topic, present and discuss with explanations tales related to virtues. We then set practical tasks for the children to make sure that they understand and can apply their knowledge. This is extremely beneficial for building the personality and character of the child. He can learn these virtues in his family, as we, the professionals from LuckyKids, offer special training related to them. Strong spirit in a strong body Camp children are extremely active. They practice sports such as horseback riding, swimming, cycling, soccer or football, tae-bo or yoga. Every day is filled with numerous physical activities. In principle, the child participates in each of them and can miss an activity / training only if he does not feel well. The mountain is a great place for relaxation and sports. We spend the afternoon there, among the tall pines and walls, among fresh air and forest coolness. Nutrition is also an important ingredient in the recipe for good health. At LuckyKids, for us good food is a priority, as well as the observance of a consistently good balanced menu. Children have the opportunity to eat deliciously roasted meat and potatoes at the hearth in the Perivolas horse base. And what could be more natural than food cooked on fire! Social communication Children are in constant contact with both peers and adults. They have fun and learn together. This is the precious time when friendships are made and emotional intelligence is developed. Whether he lends a hand to a fallen child or helps a friend in the task of the project, these are the seemingly small gestures that are part of the empathy so sought after today! Nature, animals Much of our day at LuckyKids is spent in nature. This inaccessible part for the city children! We often stop in the forest to watch an anthill, a squirrel or interesting tracks! Every week the child touches the world of noble horses. We have the opportunity to enjoy the water spaces – rivers, streams, lakes, with all their pure beauty and freshness. Kids learn the names of some herbs, pick raspberries or wild strawberries and taste their sweetness! Digitally clean environment All phones are away! Children can be children! They play, talk, read and travel. Sometimes computers are needed for project work in the camp, but this is a controlled use for educational purposes! We value children’s time for themselves, the time they understand what they are capable of and what personalities they are, the time they can express themselves. . Disadvantages For the first time in a camp – a difficult adaptation For more incarcerated children, who have not had regular contact with other peers and have not attended a camp before, this can be a challenge. Although very rare, we have had cases in which a child has difficulty adapting. In such cases, we work with parents as well as peers to build supportive friendships and relationships. Attachment to digital devices and their lack Some children, rather teenagers, are strongly attached to their phones, tablets, iPads, and other electronic devices. Participating in the camp without them, is a real challenge for them, as their use is only allowed during certain hours. Suddenly the child finds himself without the supportive world of his phone and finds himself completely here and now, in reality. I want to emphasize that in fact this is not a disadvantage, on the contrary – it is a huge advantage, although unconscious at first. The fact is that not every teenager can overcome this lack and some of them make a real effort to cope with the stress that their situation creates! We can only say to the parents: “Be calm! Your child will survive, even if he explains every night how he can’t live without his phone or tablet! ” Not only that, the child will return with so many impressions and memories, that for a long time he will prefer the company of peers in real meetings and activities, not virtual! Advantages and disadvantages for parents Parents – worries and control Parents are used to constant contact with their children! At some point, this does not happen. They have to trust us, to stop all communication with their child during the day, to be heard only in the evening (following the camp rules). On the one hand, this is stressful for them and is a disadvantage, but for children it is a way to grow up and make their own choices. The lack of the usual control is especially severe: whether the child has eaten well. whether he sleeps well. whether he brushed his teeth. whether it behaves well. whether there are friends there. whether he has dressed appropriately and so on. Parents just have to close their eyes and […]

Thank you for the report and the wonderful camp organization!

Thank you for the report and the wonderful camp organization! Darina was fascinated and already dreams of coming back to Lucky kids. Best regards, Maggie

Maggie

Thanks again for the camp for my kids! They are happy.

Miss Yoni! Thanks again for the camp for my kids! They are happy. Listen, Alisa did not do all the tasks during the camp and now every day she finishes them! See you next year, ah?

Vladimir

Thanks for loving and caring for our children…

Dear Stella Idem, Dear Warren Mills, First of all thanks for loving and caring for our children all the time. Thanks for your back information about my daughter. It has been great listening our daughter talking with respect and joying all the things they have done and made with you and your colleagues. Hope to see you again as soon as it is possible.

Iviyana

Viktor talks with great enthusiasm about his stay

Thank you for the care and training of all who work in this wonderful team! Viktor talks with great enthusiasm about his stay at Lucky Kids. He has only been home for a day but wants to go back to camp. He will definitely visit the camp again and this time bring his sister too.

Sincerely, Iva Mitsilkova