Holiday Program
School’s out, Holiday Program at the DAI is on! From Holiday Camps, where kids can learn English through playing, to Intensive Courses that aim to revise central topics from the school curriculum, to workshops where the participants can let off steam creatively and improve their English at the same time.
- Holiday Camps (Grade 1 – 4)
- Fit for 5th grade!
- IT Course for Teens (10 – 16 years)
- Intensive Courses (Grade 5 – 10)
- Find Your Beat – Rap Camp for Teens (Ages 11–17)
- Stop Motion Animation Workshop
- Lights. Camera. Create! Your Own Short Film in 48 Hours (Ages 12+)
Holiday Camps (Grade 1 – 4)
Games, sports, music, field trips – every day a different highlight! During our Holiday Camps children learn English from qualified native speakers in a playful manner while enjoying the varied and exciting program. Our teachers pay special attention to the fun of learning languages, so your kids won’t be bored for even a second during this week!
Camp during the Easter Break 2026
09:00 a.m. – 03:00 p.m.
4 days: € 196,- / DAI-Members: € 176,40
1. week: 30.03.2026 until 02.04.2026 (waiting list)
2. week: 07.04.2026 until 10.04.2026 (free places)
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Camp during Whitsun Break 2026
09:00 a.m. – 03:00 p.m.
4 days: € 196,- / DAI-Members: € 176,40
1. week: 26.05.2026 until 29.05.2026
2. week: 01.06.2026 until 05.06.2026 (04.06.2026: public holiday)
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Camp during Summer Break 2026
09:00 a.m. – 03:00 p.m.
5 days: € 245,- / DAI-Members: € 220,50
1. week: 03.08.2026 until 07.08.2026
2. week: 10.08.2026 until 14.08.2026
5. week: 31.08.2026 until 04.09.2026
6. week: 07.09.2026 until 11.09.2026
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Camp during the fall break 2026
09:00 a.m. – 03:00 p.m.
5 days: € 245,- / DAI-Members: € 220,50
26.10.2026 until 30.10.2026
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Fit for 5th grade!
In this course, students revise the most important basic knowledge of the English language before the transition to secondary school. Communication exercises and free dialogues on various topics consolidate the learning material and increase self-confidence. The course is aimed at all students who will start 5th grade after the summer break.
Summer break 2026
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
5 days: € 140,- / DAI-Members: € 126,-
5. week: 31.08.2026 until 04.09.2026
6. week: 07.09.2026 until 11.09.2026
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IT Course for Teens (10 – 16 years)
Are you interested in the digital world? If you seek to emerge as a computer programmer, software engineer, or web developer, this course is a great space to start! We will introduce you to the digital space, guiding you through fundamental concepts and skills to confidently navigate various aspects of IT and the digital world. You will take on your own project: designing a futuristic city with Minecraft, designing a website with a WYSIWYG editor or another project of your choice. All while having fun working in a team, gaining confidence, creativity and working on your own original ideas!
IT-Course during Whitsun Break 2026
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
4 days: € 112,- / DAI-Members: € 100,80
1. week: 26.05.2026 until 29.05.2026
2. week: 01.06.2026 until 05.06.2026 (04.06.2026: public holiday)
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IT-Course during Summer Break 2026
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
5 days: € 140,- / DAI-Members: € 126,-
1. week: 03.08.2026 until 07.08.2026
5. week: 31.08.2026 until 04.09.2026
6. week: 07.09.2026 until 11.09.2026
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Intensive Courses (Grade 5 – 10)
Our Intensive Courses focus on deepening and reviewing central aspects of the school curriculum. Small groups ensure that everyone is addressed. The goal is to promote active participation through fun and informative lessons aimed at promoting an optimal learning environment for future scholastic success. We are also happy to accommodate special requests of friends who are keen on being part of the same class.
Intensive Course during the Easter Break 2026
9 a.m.- 12 p.m.
4 days: € 168,- / DAI-Members: € 151,20
1. week: 30.03.2026 until 02.04.2026
2. week: 07.04.2026 until 10.04.2026
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Intensive Course during the Whitsun Break 2026
9 a.m.- 12 p.m.
4 days: € 168,- / DAI-Members: € 151,20
1. week: 26.05.2026 until 29.05.2026
2. week: 01.06.2026 until 05.06.2026 (04.06.2026: public holiday)
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Intensive Course during the Summer Break 2026
9 a.m.- 12 p.m.
5 days: € 210,- / DAI-Members: € 189,-
1. week: 03.08.2026 until 07.08.2026
2. week: 10.08.2026 until 14.08.2026
5. week: 31.08.2026 until 04.09.2026
6. week: 07.09.2026 until 11.09.2026
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Intensive Course during the fall break 2026
9 a.m. – 12.p.m.
26.10.2026 until 30.10.2026
5 days: € 210,- / DAI-Members: € 189,-
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The weeks are not consecutive.
Find Your Beat – Rap Camp for Teens (Ages 11–17)
Whitsun Break 2026
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(with live performance on the last day from 4.00 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.)
26.05.2026 until 29.05.2026
4 days: € 260,- / DAI-Members: € 234,-
Summer Break 2026
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(with live performance on the last day from 4.00 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.)
31.08.2026 until 04.09.2026 (5 days)
5 days: € 320,- / DAI-Members: € 288,-
Discover your voice, your rhythm, and your story in this one-of-a-kind rap camp! Over five exciting days, you’ll dive into the history of rap, write your own lyrics, explore the English language, and even design your own album cover.
- Guided by an all-star creative team:
- Danny Fresh – Legendary Rap Coach & Flow Specialist
- Sergio – Grammar Groove King
- Nadine – Design MC
You’ll learn the art of self-expression, performance, and lyrical storytelling.
By the end of the camp, you’ll have created and performed your own original rap and walked away with your personalized album artwork — ready to drop your first hit!
You’ll learn how to express yourself creatively, write your own lyrics, and record them professionally.
But it’s not just about the music — you’ll also learn how to put personal experiences into words, work as part of a team, and create a complete artistic product.
The workshop promotes:
• Self-confidence and expressive skills
• Creative problem-solving and language competence
• Teamwork and social communication
• Reflection on personal experiences
• Cultural awareness and insight into hip-hop culture
At the end of the workshop, you’ll have your very own professionally recorded rap track – from the first beat to the final MP3.
About the Workshop Leader – Danny Fresh
Danny Fresh (Daniel Ohler) holds a Master of Arts (Educating Artist) from the Popakademie Baden-Württemberg and works across Germany as a musician, educator, and workshop facilitator. He develops creative educational formats at the intersection of music, language, and personal development.
His rap workshops regularly take place in schools, youth centers, and with social education organizations. With his project “Rap im Knast” (Rap in Prison), he collaborates with partners including the Sepp Herberger Foundation of the German Football Association (DFB).
In 2023, he served as educational advisor for the RTL+ documentary “Prison Tapes” featuring Eko Fresh.
In 2025, his online video course “Rap in der Box” earned him the “Ideenstark” award from MFG Baden-Württemberg.
Danny Fresh brings not only years of stage experience, but also pedagogical sensitivity, clear methodology, and creative enthusiasm to every workshop.
Heidelberg Through Children’s Eyes – Stop-Motion Animation Workshop for Kids (For children aged 8 and up | Max. 10 participants)
Easter Break 2026
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
30.03.2026 until 02.04.2026
4 days: € 230,- / DAI-Members: € 207,-
Pentecost Break 2026
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
01.06.2026 until 05.06.2026 (04.06.2026: Feiertag)
4 days: € 230,- / DAI-Members: € 207,-
Summer Break 2026
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
5 days: € 280,- / DAI-Members: € 252,-
5. week: 31.08.2026 until 04.09.2026
6. week: 07.09.2026 until 11.09.2026
Camera, creativity – and action!
In this 4-day holiday workshop, children aged 8 and up create their very own stop-motion film. Whether it’s a favorite place, a fantasy world, or everyday adventures — anything that moves becomes a movie!
Kids will develop their own stories, build characters and sets out of clay, paper, and fabric, learn to animate using a tablet or smartphone — and bring their ideas to life, frame by frame.
What’s in the workshop?
- Introduction to stop-motion techniques with example clips
• Story development & storyboard sketching
• Crafting characters & backgrounds
• Animation using the “Stop Motion Studio” app
• Sound, music & editing
• Exporting the finished film to USB
🎥 Grand finale: All completed films will be screened at the Gloria Cinema in Heidelberg as part of a special children’s film festival on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM – a true big-screen highlight for kids and their families!
About the Workshop Leader – Tabea Isabelle von Grünewaldt
Tabea Isabelle von Grünewaldt is a screenwriter, creative director, and producer with a focus on animation and children’s media. After studying at WAVE Academy for Digital Media in Berlin, she worked for many years in the film and TV industry in New Zealand and Australia, contributing to international productions such as Power Rangers and The Shannara Chronicles.
She now lives and works in Heidelberg, where she runs her production company, TIRI ENTERTAINMENT, creating imaginative animation projects for children. Her stories have won awards at the Cannes Screenwriting Contest, and she is currently co-producing the animated series Tīki’s Tales — about a brave little kiwi bird — in partnership with a New Zealand studio.
As an active member of the animation scene, Tabea regularly attends the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS) and advocates for greater visibility of women in film as a representative of WIFT Germany.
In her stop-motion workshops, Tabea combines her creative expertise with a deep passion for visual storytelling. Children not only learn how to bring pictures to life — they also discover the magic of their own imagination.
Lights. Camera. Create! Your Own Short Film in 48 Hours (Ages 12+)
Ever wanted to make a movie? In this exciting 48-hour filmmaking challenge, young creatives dive straight into the world of film — using nothing but their smartphones, imagination, and teamwork.
The workshop starts with a hands-on crash course in filmmaking, covering storytelling, camera work, sound, directing, and editing. After that, participants form small teams (because filmmaking is a team sport!), develop their own ideas, and plan their short film.
Then the challenge begins: over the next 48 hours, each group produces a complete short film from start to finish. The experience wraps up with a final screening, where all films are watched and discussed together – just like a real film festival
No prior experience needed – just curiosity and creativity!
Dates to be announced
Details at a glance:
- Ages: 12–17
- Requirements: Own smartphone
- Format: Film basics + 48-hour film challenge
- Max. 25 participants (small collaborative groups)
About the instructor:
Tabea Isabelle von Grünewaldt is a screenwriter, creative director, and producer with international experience in film and television. After working on major productions in New Zealand and Australia, she now runs her production company TIRI ENTERTAINMENT in Heidelberg. With a passion for youth media and visual storytelling, she guides participants from their first idea to a finished short film — professionally, creatively, and with lots of encouragement.
Places are limited – sign up soon and bring your story to the screen!