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Your Guide to Summer Camps in Greece

Written by Dina Teka-Efstathiou

Here is your guide to summer camps in Greece and around the world. We have camps for any and all ages. Read this article and your children will thank you.

Your Guide to Summer Camps in Greece and Around the World

American Farm School: The Greek Summer program was created in 1970 and promotes intercultural exchange between Americans and Greeks under the sponsorship of the American Farm School, an independent, non-profit school serving the rural youth of Greece and the Balkans. The program is designed for young people who are enthusiastic about immersing themselves in another culture, contributing to the quality of life in a rural Greek village, and having the opportunity to make new friends. Through the years, the American Farm School has built a tradition of helping Greek villagers meet their evolving needs through community service projects carried out by Greek Summer participants. During Greek Summer, young Americans undergo their own metamorphosis of thought and spirit as they work to accomplish set goals. The intensity of the experience leads participants to realize new potential and discover resources within themselves and each other. For more information about participation and cost please visit American Farm School at: http://www.greeksummer.org/.

Kinderland: Internationally respected as the cradle of western civilization, a country rich in culture and heritage and the birthplace of the Olympics.
Appreciated for its magnificent natural beauty and famous for its warm hospitality. Through Kinderland, children from all over the world expand their beautiful camping experience with excursions to the magnificent Greek islands and famous historical sites such as Delphi, Olympia and the Acropolis. Kinderland is located in Kalamos, only 45Kms northeast of Athens in a picturesque pine forest 3Km from the beautiful Aegean Sea. Mountain and sea combine to create a perfect harmony in this superb location. The camp is one of the most contemporary camps worldwide. In this 120-hectare paradise the children will find everything. They will develop body, mind and spirit while enjoying camp life to the fullest. For more information please visit http://www.kinderland.gr/.

American College of Thessaloniki, Anatolia: Study Abroad students wishing to spend a month in Northern Greece combining academic study with a truly unique cultural experience are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. Students will spend an unforgettable month in Greece's second city, Thessaloniki. With a population of about a million and two large public universities, it is a human-scale city in which one in ten pedestrians is a university student. With a modern seafront, it is a Mediterranean city that has also preserved the vestiges of its Roman and Byzantine history. Visiting students literally walk in the footsteps of Phillip, Alexander and Saint Paul and will be able to visit nearby Vergina with the magnificent tombs of the ancient Macedonian kings, sail in the Thermaikos bay, and take weekend trips to Chalkidiki, famous for its sandy beaches. Summer time is also a period of festivals and outdoor concerts. Many summer students find that a month of study at ACT combines well with a month of sailing or touring throughout Greece, and the College is pleased to provide suggestions. Other college students seek simultaneous paid internships in the Anatolia Summer Camp, co-located on this 50 acre campus, and details on this program are available from Summer Camp Coordinator, Eva Kanellis at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . American visitors to Greece do not require visas for up to 3 months here. The Summer 2008 Session runs from June 23-July 21 and students may take up to two courses whose credits are transferable to most US colleges and universities, because of ACT's accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The summer class offerings aim at meeting both the demands of the general student body and the interests of Study Abroad students. Summer courses are open to entering Fall 2007 college freshmen and constitute an ideal way to experience university-level courses and gain course credits. Summer study abroad students are invited to enroll in a special certificate program in Greek Studies, awarded in successful completion of two courses on Greek art, history, politics or philosophy in one substantive and one Greek language course. For further information, please contact Christa Ayoub at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Glaroi Camp has been operating since 1995 as a family owned and operated business. Our 30 year experience with children in one of Greece's premier tutoring institutions ("KLASIKO"), and our love for children of all ages made "GLAROI" the most attractive resort for everyone's vacation. In addition, our state of the art facilities along with our numerous activities will satisfy everyone's taste and hobbies in a comfortable and safe environment. Combining all of the above with the intense training of our counselors and staff in order to satisfy our high standards, "GLAROI" are in a league of their own in children's summer camps in Greece. It's no secret that kids that have spent their summers in our resort refer to it as "their most unforgettable experience ever". So, make "GLAROI" YOUR choice for this summer. GLAROI camp is located at the end of the first peninsula of Chalkidiki. It's about 100 km from Thessaloniki and almost an hour's drive from Macedonia Airport of Thessaloniki. What makes the resort unique is the beautiful pine-tree forest that surrounds the camp, yet, it's only 600m from the beach. The camp was built in 1994 and every building was designed in a traditional style in order to fit the beautiful surroundings but also ensures a comfortable and safe stay for all the kids. In "GLAROI" camp one can enjoy different sports and artistic activities in a friendly and warm atmosphere taught by especially trained and experienced counselors. Our main ingredient for success is love and care for children of all ages and our goal is to fill their souls with joy and happiness and be their friends forever. For more information, please visit http://www.glaroi.gr/.

The Three Little Seagulls Cape Sounion is a pretty, seaside resort world famous for its clean, sandy beaches, pine forest and ancient ruins. It hosts the magnificent Temple of Poseidon, a sight every tourist craves to see. Our children's camp has been happily offering dream holidays to youngsters ages 5 - 14 since 1958. Only 62 km away from Athens in our land full of trees and shrubbery, we are proud to receive parents' and children's praise year after year. The beach is only down the road, the hills and forest at your back yard, and our specialty is... FUN FOR KIDS!!! Your child will enjoy: A fun - filled vacation in sunny Greece including; ample and modern facilities, spacious and airy tents especially designed for mild Greek weather, beautifully designed indoor accommodations for younger children, fields and courts for athletic games, well equipped and safe playgrounds for all ages, daily swimming in the cleanest seas of Europe, healthy and well-balanced meals, live-in doctor and nurses, age appropriate diversified entertainment by experienced camp entertainers, expert supervision by well qualified Counselors and individualized attention in a small friendly community. For more information, please visit http://www.glarakia.gr/.

Greek Orthodox Camps:

Ionian Village: Teens and young adults that participate in Ionian Village travel across Greece, venerate the relics of saints, walk in the footsteps of the Apostles, and visit significant sites of Greek history and culture. Ionian Village is a unique summer camping program located in Greece and operated by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Located in Greece, Ionian Village offers its participants a unique experience that is unavailable elsewhere. At the end of the program, staff and campers return to their homes with strengthened faith and with a greater appreciation for the Church and for Greek culture and heritage. Ionian Village builds friendships. Teens and young adults have the time of their lives while at Ionian Village. Staff and campers from across the United States form bonds and friendships at Ionian Village that last a lifetime. Over 35 years, since 1970, over 15,000 teens and young adults have experienced a 35 year old tradition committed to building, "Faith and friendships that last a lifetime." The Facility: Ionian Village is a newly renovated resort facility located on several hundred acres on the northwest coast of the Peloponnese, approximately 45 miles west of the city of Patras. Overlooking the crystal blue waters of the Ionian Sea, the campground is nestled between a private beach and pine forests, and is designed to look and feel like a traditional Greek village. Ionian Village participants become part of a village community as they dwell in white-washed cabins, worship in a Byzantine chapel, swim in an Olympic size swimming pool, play sports on athletic fields and courts, dine in a renovated cafeteria, and perform in an outdoor amphitheater. For more information, please contact http://www.ionianvillage.org/.