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Camps and SeminarsLanguage and integrated camps

With reasonable prices and customized camps suited to each individual student's levels and needs, we are confident that you will be very happy to choose us for both international and domestic camps. Learning English is the main target and we achieve it by creating an action packed and fun environment, tailor made to the client and the students.

มายด์โซนจัดค่ายภาษาอังกฤษที่สนุนสนานและสนับสนุนการเรียนรู้ของผู้เข้าร่วมกิจกรรมเราสามารถจัด ค่ายภาษาอังกฤษที่มีคุณภาพตามความต้องการ ของท่าน ทั้งในและต่างประเทศ

English seminars for teachers

We organize seminars for English teachers to enable their English skills, pronunciation and their arts to use various English games to teach children. The seminars can be arranged at schools or any location of your choice.

สำหรับอาจารย์ที่ต้องการเพิ่มพูนทักษะในการสอนทั้งในด้านภาษาอังกฤษ และเกมภาษาอังกฤษสำหรับใช้เป็นสื่อการเรียน
การสอน ซึ่งเกมของทางมายด์โซนมีความเป็นเอกลักษณ์ไม่เหมือนใคร และได้รับการตอบรับเป็นอย่างดีจากนักเรียน

Why English Camps?

All Thai students learn English in school from the age of twelve but only ever from a book. Their grammar and vocabulary are generally very good but speaking and listening skills are next to nothing. This comes from having absolutely no experience of talking with anyone but their Thai teachers.

An English camp puts the children
into a real English speaking environment with little or no Thai spoken what-so-ever (Depending on the level of the kids English). The students can practice the English they know, improve their pronunciation, and most importantly release themselves from the fear to speak!!!

Mindzone's Team

Mindzone can also run English Camps using your school as a location. Having done English Camps at many schools, you will be in experienced hands, our team can turn your school into a holiday park for a few days and the students will feel like they have been on holiday.

Price per student
1 Day
2 Days / 1 Night or 2 Days
3 Days / 2 Nights or 3 Days
Baht
200
290
370

Note: Price as above for minimum 150 students only

Price includes:
- Native English Speaker Trainer (30 students / Trainer)
- Certificates for students and teachers
- Work Books for students
- Materials (name tags, activities, prizes, etc.)
- Application form
- Post Camp Evaluation
- Team's transportation cost (Depending on the distance)

Price doesn’t include:
- Insurance for students
- Transportation for students
- All meals for students
- All accommodation for students

Finding a summer camp that is right for your child

Finding a summer camp that is right for your child, your schedule, and your budget can be a challenge. There are a variety of program types with a wide range of application dates, but no single comprehensive camp listing. However, the Center offers a number of resources to help while this process is new to you, and to expand your knowledge as your child's needs and interests change.


Types of Camps
Summer camps may be day (part-day or full-day) or residential (overnight). Camps may be general, offering a variety of activities such as swimming, sports, games, crafts, and field trips, or specialty, with a special focus on music, art, drama, computer, science, nature, or soccer, tennis or other sport. Academic enrichment programs offer supplementary coursework to older children in various subjects such as computers, math, science or foreign languages, sometimes in addition to general camp features. Special needs camps offer a general camp experience to children with special social, emotional, physical or health needs.

Camps are run by a variety of organizations. Camps run by municipalities (town recreation departments or public schools) or by agencies (such as the Girl and Boy Scouts, YMCA's, Campfire Girls, etc.) tend to be lower-cost and to have later application schedules (mid- to late spring). Private camps (run independently or by private institutions (preschools, private schools, universities, museums, conservation organizations, etc.) tend to fill earlier (early winter through spring) and tend to be more expensive, but may offer scholarship help.

Camps may also be accredited. Accreditation is a voluntary process involving outside verification of compliance with roughly 300 standards relating to health and safety, management, personnel, programming and facilities.


Age Groups
There are camps to serve children of all ages, from around age 4 (and younger) to 17 (and older), but age cut-offs differ for individual camps. Programs for children under 6 years or over 12 or 13 years tend to be more specialized. Be sure to find out how children are grouped -- both in terms of group size and age range -- to see if a particular camp is likely to meet your child's needs.


Schedules
Program schedules vary from half-day to "full day", which may still provide a shorter day than needed by a working parent. Before- and after-camp child care may also be available, usually at additional cost.

Camp sessions may run anywhere from one to four weeks in length. For parents seeking camp for the full summer, it is important to note that a few camps discourage children from registering for multiple sessions, while others do not. Also, be aware that only a few camps begin their sessions before the end of June, and only a few offer programs beyond the second week of August.


Questions to Ask When Selecting a Camp

What kinds of opportunities and experiences will your child have?

  • What is the camp philosophy; what are the objectives of the camp?

  • Is the camp program varied, well-balanced, and flexible enough to fit the individual camper's need for self-expression?

  • What is the pace of the day? Does it include free times, rest periods, and choice?

  • Are there opportunities to learn new skills and develop old ones?

  • How are children grouped by age? Gender?

  • Are there opportunities for positive peer interactions?

  • Does the camp maintain a high level of physical and emotional well-being?

  • Is there an opportunity for developing leadership?

What kind of supervision will your child have?

  • Does the camp director possess strong camp experience and a solid understanding of children?

  • Are the counselors mature (at least 19 years of age), well-trained and experienced?

  • In a specialty camp, what level of expertise does the staff have in the specialty?

  • Is each camp counselor responsible for no more than eight campers?

  • Could your child readily turn to the camp counselors for guidance?

  • OVERNIGHT CAMPS: Does the director have certain hours during which he or she may be contacted? Will the director call if there are problems?

Will your child be in a safe and healthy environment?

  • Is the camp site free from serious physical hazards?

  • What accident prevention methods are practiced? (fire, waterfront, use of equipment)

  • Is there one person completely responsible for your child's welfare at all times?

  • Are the eating facilities sanitary and are the meals well-planned?

  • Is food prepared and stored under safe conditions?

  • Is the water supply safe, regularly tested, and adequate for bathing and drinking?

  • Is there adequate provision for medical attention, including a registered nurse in attendance? a doctor readily available? a well-equipped infirmary?

  • Is there adequate protection from communicable disease?

  • Are there sanitary methods for sewage and garbage disposal?

  • OVERNIGHT CAMPS: Are sleeping facilities well-spaced, comfortable and well-ventilated? Is enough time allowed for sleep?

Will the camp be a good match for my child?

  • What are your child's special needs? (Security; discipline; group living experience; independence; group awareness; any physical condition?)

  • Can your child's needs be met best in a general camp or in a camp specially designed for children with similar needs?

  • OVERNIGHT CAMPS: Is your child ready to leave home?

Will the camp meet my needs?

  • What is the tuition? Are there other expenses? Is there a refund policy?

  • What are the camp hours? Are extended hours available?

  • Does the camp provide transportation, or assist with carpools?

  • Have you had an interview with the camp director or counselors?

  • Have you visited the camp?

  • Have you talked with parents of children who have attended the camp?

  • Have you talked with children who have been to the camp?

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