What Happens Inside Our Jet-Set German Summer Program? A Week-by-Week Look
Join live online from Switzerland, the US, or wherever your family is vacationing this summer.
Whether you're spending the summer in Switzerland, the Hamptons, Spain, Greece, Italy, Cape Cod, or simply enjoying a slower season at home, your child can continue learning German from anywhere in the world.
That's the beauty of online learning.
One week your child might be logging in from a lakeside vacation, the next from a beach in Greece or a family trip through Spain. All they need is an internet connection and a sense of adventure.
At Csilla Language Lab, summer learning doesn't mean endless worksheets or boring review packets.
Our Jet-Set German Summer Programs are designed to keep children engaged, curious, and confident while helping them maintain and strengthen their German skills before the new school year begins.
This summer, we're offering two unique programs: a playful story-based program for younger learners and an academic intensive for older students.
Let's take a look inside.
Jet-Set German Summer Junior
Ages 6–8
A playful, story-based German summer program designed to build vocabulary, reading, speaking, grammar, and creativity through books, storytelling, songs, and interactive activities.
Every week is inspired by a beloved German children's book or character. Alongside reading and discussion, students will learn vocabulary through games, creative projects, speaking activities, and German songs connected to each week's theme.
Week 1: Endlich Ferien mit Zilly und Zingaro 🧙
Summer vacation has finally arrived.
Students will explore:
Summer vocabulary
Colors and emotions
Holiday-themed language
Simple sentence building
We'll read about Zilly's magical adventures, play interactive games, and learn cheerful German summer songs that reinforce vocabulary naturally.
Week 2: Biene Maja 🐝
Welcome to the world of Maja the Bee.
Students will learn:
Nature vocabulary
Insects and animals
Greetings and beginner conversation
Describing the world around them
Songs, stories, and games help bring German to life while building speaking confidence.
Week 3: Heidi ⛰️
A Swiss summer in the Alps.
Inspired by one of the most beloved German-language stories, students will explore:
Mountain vocabulary
Animals and nature
Friendship and emotions
Reading comprehension skills
This week introduces children to Swiss culture while strengthening their speaking and reading abilities.
We'll also learn traditional German songs and vocabulary inspired by life in the mountains.
Week 4: Pumuckl ✨
Germany's most mischievous character takes center stage.
Students will practice:
Action verbs
Everyday German expressions
Storytelling
Speaking confidence
Expect plenty of laughter while learning naturally through humor and adventure.
Week 5: Moana (Vaiana) 🌊
An ocean-themed summer adventure.
Students will discover:
Ocean vocabulary
Travel and weather words
Descriptive language
Creative storytelling
We'll combine stories, songs, and projects to create an immersive German experience.
Week 6: Unterwassertiere 🐠
Our final summer adventure dives beneath the sea.
Students will learn:
Sea animals
Descriptive language
Reading and writing integration
Conversation practice
A fun and memorable way to finish the summer while reinforcing everything learned throughout the program.
What's Included
Story-based learning
Interactive games
Reading and writing integration
Creative projects
Speaking activities
German songs connected to weekly themes
Small group instruction
Daily homework assignments
Personalized feedback
Academic German Intensive
Ages 9–13
A structured academic German intensive designed to strengthen grammar, reading comprehension, writing skills, and speaking confidence before the new school year.
The program gradually moves from grammar foundations into reading, writing, and finally a summer-themed German book club experience.
Perfect for students attending Swiss schools, bilingual programs, or German-language schools who want to stay sharp throughout the summer.
Week 1: Zeitformen Intensive ✍️
Students strengthen:
Present tense
Past tense
Future tense
Storytelling and speaking skills
This week lays the foundation for confident communication and stronger writing.
Week 2: Reading Comprehension Intensive 📖
Students focus on:
Reading fluency
Vocabulary development
Text analysis
Discussion skills
The goal is to help students become stronger, more independent readers.
Week 3: Die 4 Fälle Intensive
A focused deep dive into:
Nominativ
Akkusativ
Dativ
Genitiv
One of the most important grammar topics for German learners and one of the most requested areas of support from parents.
Week 4: Writing Intensive 📝
Students develop:
Sentence structure
Creative writing
Opinion writing
Journal writing
A perfect blend of academic learning and creativity.
Weeks 5 & 6: German Summer Book Club
Summer is the perfect time to fall in love with reading in German.
During the final two weeks of the program, students will strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary, speaking confidence, and discussion skills through engaging summer-themed books.
Week 5: German Summer Book Club 🌊
📖 Der Strandurlaub
A lighter, more accessible summer read designed for younger learners and developing readers.
Students will focus on:
Reading confidence
Holiday and travel vocabulary
Beach and summer themes
Reading comprehension strategies
Speaking about personal summer experiences
This week is designed to help students become more comfortable reading independently in German while keeping the atmosphere relaxed and fun.
Week 6: German Summer Book Club ☀️
📖 Der Sommer, als ich schön wurde
(German edition of Jenny Han's bestseller)
A more advanced novel exploring themes of friendship, identity, growing up, and self-discovery.
Students will work on:
Advanced reading comprehension
Vocabulary expansion
Literary discussion
Expressing opinions in German
Guided conversation and analysis
This final week offers students the opportunity to engage with a more sophisticated text while practicing real-world communication skills in German.
Together, these two weeks combine the joy of summer reading with meaningful language development, helping students build confidence while preparing for the school year ahead.
What's Included
Live daily online classes
Interactive materials
Writing activities
Grammar exercises
Reading comprehension practice
Small group instruction
Daily homework assignments
Personalized feedback
Why Summer Learning Works
The most effective learning happens when children are engaged, curious, and having fun.
Whether your child is strengthening academic German or exploring stories, songs, and adventures through our Junior Program, they will continue building confidence throughout the summer while still enjoying everything that makes summer special.
And because classes are fully online, students can join from virtually anywhere in the world.
From a beach in Greece, a family trip through Spain, a mountain village in Switzerland, a lake house in New England, or simply from home—German travels with you.
Because learning German shouldn't stop when vacation starts.
It should simply travel with you.
Limited spots available for Summer 2026.
🇨🇭 Switzerland: Morning classes
🇺🇸 Convenient afternoon/evening schedule for North American students
Join us from home, the beach, the mountains, or wherever summer takes your family.
