Camp Info · 2027
Being a Teen Anglo
As a Teen Anglo you spend a week in Italy living and learning alongside Italian teenagers, helping them practise their English through conversation, activities and shared adventure.
As a Teen Anglo you spend a week in Italy living and learning alongside Italian teenagers, helping them practise their English through conversation, activities and shared adventure.
A Teen Anglo is a native English speaker aged 13–17 from the UK, Ireland, the US, Canada or Australia who joins the Speak Teens Summer Camp in Italy as a language partner for Italian teenagers.
Italian teens come to Speak Teens to practise their English in a real, immersive environment. You are the reason that works. By simply chatting, joining in and being yourself, you give them something no classroom can — a conversation with someone their own age who actually speaks English as their first language.
You are part conversation partner, part camp participant, and entirely yourself. There is no teaching. There are no lesson plans. There is just a week of real life in English, side by side.
Your days are full — but they are full of things teenagers actually enjoy.
Twice each morning, you are paired with a Learner for a structured but natural conversation session. Talk about hobbies, your life back home, films, sport — whatever comes up.
Afternoons are packed with activities, team challenges and sports on-site. Everything happens in English, and you are part of every session alongside the Italian teens.
Every evening finishes with a whole-group event: night treks, outdoor cinema, astronomy, campfire socials, talent nights and more.
Each day includes a dedicated Anglo session — a space to reflect on the day, share what has worked, get tips from the team and prepare for upcoming activities.
Every camp includes one full-day excursion to a local destination.
Meals are shared, free time is shared, and the camp runs from first breakfast to lights off as a community.
Every day follows a structured programme, but no two days feel the same.
Phone sessions: Phones are kept safely in the camp office and returned during the daily 18:45–19:45 phone session.
The Speak Teens programme includes a wide range of on-site and off-site activities across the week.
The camp experience is free for Teen Anglos. The only cost is the €350 admin fee, which covers all services outside camp itself.
7 nights accommodation at Centro Turistico Valbonella, Bagno di Romagna
Full board — dinner on Day 1 through to breakfast on the final morning
Full-day excursion included during the week
Public liability insurance (Unipol Sai) throughout the programme
Private coach transfers from and to Bologna Welcome Club
Reception at Bologna Welcome Club — staff meet you between 09:00 and 14:00 on Day 1
Unaccompanied minor service if needed, included in the admin fee
24/7 welfare staff on-site throughout your stay
Not included: travel to and from Bologna, spending money (minimum €80 recommended), and private travel or medical insurance (strongly recommended).
The camp experience itself is completely free. Teen Anglos only pay the admin fee.
Accommodation, full board, all camp activities, the full-day excursion and public liability insurance are all provided at no charge.
Covers the Meet & Greet service at Bologna Welcome Club, private coach transfers and all Speak administrative services. A 50% sibling discount applies for a second sibling.
Teen Anglos are also responsible for their own travel costs to and from Bologna. We recommend having at least €80 spending money for the week.
We are not looking for a perfect student or a formal language tutor. We are looking for a teenager who is genuinely friendly, curious and happy to get involved.
Three camp weeks available in summer 2027. Places are limited — applications open now.
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