GISSV Summer Camp 2024
Open to Everyone Interested in Learning German!
Join us this summer for a journey filled with learning, growth, and unforgettable memories.
Enrollment is open to current GISSV families and members of the San Francisco and Mountain View communities. Our summer camps are designed to provide enriching experiences for ages 3 to 14 and offer something special for everyone. From our immersive German pedagogy tailored for the youngest learners, featuring hands-on projects and outdoor activities, to our signature academic German language classes paired with afternoon fun exploring art, music, science, sport, movement and dozens of other enriching themes, there's an adventure waiting for every child.
The camp is scheduled to run from July 1 to August 2, 2024, with no sessions on July 4. Full-day programs are available for preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school students, from 9 am to 4 pm. Half-day options are also offered for preschool and kindergarten attendees, from 9 am to 1 pm. Additionally, morning and afternoon extended care is available if needed.
- No prior German language required.
- Intermediate and Advanced level classes are designed to meet the needs of our current students and other children fluent in German.
We also invite high school students who are fluent in German to join us as Counselors in Training (CIT), This unique opportunity allows CITs to not only immerse themselves in our educational environment but also gain valuable teaching experience, professional development, leadership skills, and high school community service hours.
The registration deadline is May 31st, 2024.
We recognize that summer plans can be fluid. If you'd like to sign up for camp after the deadline, please reach out to the camps team at camp@gissv.org to check availability. Note that a late registration fee of 10% will be applicable after June 1st, 2024.
Mountain View Campus Location:
310 Easy Street
Mountain View, CA 94043
San Francisco Campus Location:
117 Diamond Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Learn More About Our Program, Camp Sessions & Registration
2024 Tuition for Full-Day or Half-Day Programs
Please note that a late registration fee of 10% will be applicable after June 1st, 2024.
Full-Day
Weekly Package
(Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School)
- July 1 to July 12 (Week 1 - 2; No camp July 4th) - $1,038.96
- July 15 to July 26 (Week 3 - 4) - $1,154.40
- July 29 to August 2 (Week 5) - $577.20
- AM Camp + Supervised Lunch + PM Camp
- 9am - 4pm, Monday – Friday
5 Week Package
(Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School)
- July 1 to August 2 (Week 1 to 5; No camp July 4th) - $2,770.56
- AM Camp + supervised lunch + PM Camp
- 9am - 4pm, Monday – Friday
Tuition includes all teaching materials.
Non-refundable fees and extended care fees separate and non discountable.
Five-week camp discount and weekly sibling discounts available
We aim to accommodate your summer schedule as effectively as possible. If the grouping of weeks in the summer program poses any scheduling issues for you, please don't hesitate to contact us at Camp@gissv.org. We'll be happy to explore custom weekly swap options.
Half-Day AM Camp
Weekly Package (Preschool & Kindergarten)
- July 1 to July 12 (Week 1 - 2; No camp July 4) - $730.08
- July 15 to July 26 (Week 3 - 4) - $811.20
- July 29 to August 2 (Week 5) - $405.60
- 9am -1pm, Monday – Friday
5 Week Package (Preschool & Kindergarten)
- July 1 to August 2 (Week 1 to 5; No camp July 4th) - $1,946.88
- 9am -1pm, Monday – Friday
Tuition includes all teaching materials.
Non-refundable fees and extended care fees separate and non discountable.
Five-week camp discount and weekly sibling discounts available
AM & PM Extended Care
- AM Care (8am to 9am) / PM Care (4pm to 5pm)
- July 1 to July 12 (Week 1 - 2; No camp July 4th) - $180 AM / $180 PM
- July 15 to July 26 (Week 3 - 4) - $200 AM / $200 PM
- July 29 to August 2 (Week 5) - $100 AM / $100 PM
Withdrawal, Refunds, and Sibling / Multi-Week Discounts
5% Off Tuition
for each additional sibling for each weekly camp package
10% Off Tuition
for a 5 week camp package
(Savings of $277.06 Full-Day and $196.06 Half-Day)
15% Off Tuition
for each additional sibling for each 5 week camp package
(Savings of $415.58 Full-Day and $292.03 Half-Day)
If you need to change your summer plans, email us at camp@gissv.org. Refunds for withdrawal will be issued using the schedule shown below:
Withdrawal:
- 7 days after registration - Full refund including payment fees that may have been incurred
- 28 days or more before the camp start date: 95% refund, payment fees will not be refunded
- Between 21 days and 27 days before the camp start date: 70% refund, payment fees will not be refunded
- Between 14 days and 20 days before the camp start date: 50% refund, payment fees will not be refunded
- At later point: no refund
Payers will see their refund processed within 5-10 business days and will receive an e-mail from the online payments system letting them know that a refund has been issued.
Refunds will not be given:
- if a student is asked to leave Summer Camp due to disciplinary issues.
- if a student gets sick.
- if a student has to quarantine.
- if classes will have to be held online due to directives from local authorities or policies of the school.
(Discounts are distributed as rebates and are payable at the conclusion of the camp session; they cannot be combined)
Extra Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Enrichment Activities provided by HOKALI, Inc
Discover an exciting opportunity to enhance your child's STEAM education with HOKALI's STEAM Enrichment Activities! Available for Full-Day campers at an additional fee, these engaging activities promise to ignite curiosity. Check the GISSV Summer Camp webpage for details. Minimum enrollment of 15 needed each week for the activity to take place.
Registration for Summer German Immersion will open on March 12, 2024!
We look forward to welcoming your child to an enriching and memorable summer experience at GISSV.