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From steering your kayak through the enchanting canals of the old town to dancing to street music during one of the largest folk festivals in the world, there is never a dull moment in hip Ghent. Learn Dutch from the locals and discover the irresistible charms of Ghent.
Activities
- Practice your Dutch three to four times a day during fun language workshops. Afterwards, we will head into town to put what you have learned straight into practice as you chat with the friendly locals.
- You will be immersed in the rich culture and unique atmosphere of Ghent, culminating in a visit to the Gentse Feesten, one of the largest folk festivals in the world.
- You’ll get lots of exercise thanks to the daily sports and games on offer.
- In the evenings we socialise with board games or soda and talks during bar time, but you might also be treated to a festive casino evening or a pyjama movie night. The camp concludes with an unforgettable party - the Gentse Feesten will pale in comparison! Don't forget to bring your best party clothes!
Excursions
Art and culture are always right behind the corner in the photogenic centre of Ghent. A city walk will have us wandering amongst the trendy coffee bars and ancient facades, discovering the most beautiful corners of this vibrant city. You will marvel at the beautiful surroundings as we paddle our kayaks along the old canals. Along the way we will see the impressive Castle of the Counts and we will greet the throngs of students enjoying an ice cream on the Graslei. The tourists will be green with envy! Depending on the weather, we will trade in Ghent for a day trip in equally beautiful Bruges or we will feel the sand between our toes on the Flemish coast in Ostend - the queen of seaside resorts. Don't forget to bring your swimsuit and sunscreen!
Roeland Classic – full immersion
The Roeland Classic sticks closely to Roeland’s well-known formula for success. Participants are fully immersed in the target language and are expected to speak only the target language throughout. The team consists of people who are either native speakers and/or speak the target language very well. They will do everything in their power to help you to express yourself more fluently in the target language. There is no shame in making mistakes, it is part of the process – we just want you to try your best! For the language workshops, you will be divided into small groups according to your level. These classic camps are perfect for anyone who wants to make huge progress while having lots of fun. By the end of camp, you will even find yourself dreaming in the target language!
Are you unsure whether this is the correct type for you? Contact info@roeland.be or call us at +32 (0)9 221 60 44.
Coach transport
Coach transport is not included in the basic price and amounts to 55 euros (return).
Location
Nieuwen Bosch is an oasis of peace and calm tucked away in the centre of historical Ghent. Beneath the site's ancient trees, you will find a multi-purpose sports hall, tennis, volleyball, mini-football and basketball courts, a recently refurbished playground and a spacious theatre. Camp participants sleep in single rooms.
