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Salem International Summer Schools

Online-Registration for Salem Summer School

Age: 12-14 years | Campus languages: German and English

We are very pleased that you have chosen the Salem Summer School. Please complete the form below to register your child.
After we have received your registration, we will confirm your participation by e-mail. (Please note: The confirmation directly after sending the registration form is not yet a confirmation of participation, but only information that registration has been made.)

If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with us!

Thank you for your interest in the Salem Summer School. Due to high demand, all places for 2025 are already filled. Any further applications will be placed on our WAITING LIST, please complete the application form below. It is not necessary to complete the questionnaire (see application form) to be placed on the waiting list.

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Vanessa Haseneder
Head of Salem Summer School
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Questionnaire

Student’s personal details

First Name *

Last Name *

Preferred Name

Gender *

female male nonbinary

Date of Birth (dd.mm.yyyy) *

Age in July 2025: Years *

Months *

Nationality *

Current school and grade *

Photo *

Previous Summer Schools

Has your child attended one of our Salem International Summer Schools in the past? *

Yes No

If yes, please select which one(s):

Summer Camp: 9-11 years in Salem

Summer School: 12-14 years in Salem

International Summer School: 14-16 years in Spetzgart

Language skills

Mother tongue *

Other languages spoken (in order of fluency) *

How long have you been learning German for by July 2025? *

Level of knowledge: *

How long have you been learning English for by July 2025? *

Level of knowledge: *

Contact details

Parents first and last name *

Street and house number *

Postal code *

City *

Country *

Telephone 1 *

Telephone 2

E-Mail *

Language of correspondence *

Learning Groups (in the morning)

The learning groups take place for two hours in the morning.
In the following we have listed all Learning Groups that are available for selection. Below you can enter two choices. Of course we try to consider the first choice, but unfortunately we cannot guarantee it.

English

The course is divided according to the language level of the individual participants.

German for beginners

This course is for beginners without any knowledge of German.

German for advanced learners 1

This course offers a mix of grammar, cultural studies, conversation and vocabulary training.

German for advanced learners 2

This course is for students who have good speaking and listening skills but need to improve their reading comprehesnion and writing skills in German.

Living History

Travel back in time. Experience Schloss Salem and its surrounding area in the time of the middle ages, through theory and practice. A good knowledge of the German language is required to attend this group (Note: in case of low enrollment possible merging of Summer Camp & Summer School course).

Mathematics

Math classes in Summerschool are all about finding fun in mathematics. We take a look at special numbers (such as prime numbers or square numbers) to improve number sense. We also explore where probability appears in everyday life and how it can help you make better decisions, and we apply geometric theorems to determine heights and distances. Good grades in regular math classes are not a requirement.

Nature Sciences and Technology

The elementes of NST lessons in practical use. In the Lab you will "play" with fire, produce your own paper or you explore forensic science.

Choices for Learning Groups

First Choice for Learning Groups: *

Second Choice for Learning Groups: *

Arts and Crafts

As with the Learning Groups, you will first find informations on all the Arts and Crafts below and can then submit three choices.

Ceramics

You develop your own style by forming simple vessels and figurines out of clay.

Creative Handcrafts

You make your self-designed crochet bag.

Film

As a member of a film team you will draft a film script and turn it into a movie.

Painting

With a brush and an easel in the castle and garden: get inspired by the forms and colours.

Photography

You will develop a good eye for photography and edit your pictures at the PC.

Precision Engineering

Turning, Milling, Drilling - an insight into the world of metalwork.

Robotics

You will plan, build and programme a robot with lego bricks and make it move as you like.

Textiles

You will design and sew your own Summer School fashion.

Wood Shaping

At the lathe you will turn a piece of wood into a fantastic sculpture.

Woodwork

You learn how to use the element wood and build your own little objects.

Choices for Arts & Crafts

Please note: First, second and third choice must be different.

Please allow your child to choose their own activities. Experience tells us that when students, rather than parents, choose their activities more enjoyment is had and less problems occur.

First choice for Arts and Crafts: *

Second choice for Arts and Crafts: *

Third choice for Arts and Crafts: *

Services

You will find all informations on all Services below and can then submit two choices.

Ambulance Service

You will safeguard the scene of an accident, treat an injured person and practice basic life support.

Fire Brigade

“Charge the hose line"! Hoses and other equipment will be your set of tools for your first attempts at extinguishing a fire.

Nautical Service

"SOS on high seas" will be your signal, when you go out with the boat to rescue people (you must be able to swim at least 250 meters competently, nautics cannot be combined with the afternoon activity "sailing", i.e. either nautics or sailing can be chosen). This service is fortnightly for safety reasons, which means that students who take this service cannot take a guild.

Technical Service

Couching high ladders, overcoming difficult barrieres and abseiling from a house: you will learn to rescue people.

Choices for Services

Please note: First and second choice must be different!

Please allow your child to choose their own services. Experience tells us that when students, rather than parents, choose their ervices more enjoyment is had and less problems occur.

First choice for Services: *

Second choice for Services: *

Activity Programme (in the afternoon)

Activities take place in the afternoons for three hours on a weekly rotation basis.
You will find information on all the services below and can then submit four choices.

Archery

Produce your own arrows and learn to hit the target with concentration and selfconfidence.

Dancing

A dance will be created based on a theme chosen by the group. Dance styles such as Jazz, Hip Hop and contemporary dance will be explored to produce and perform the final choreographie.

Field Hockey

Get inspired by Salem's traditional sport. Here you can learn the basic hockey techniques.

Outdoor 1

A relaxed programme in the surroundings of Salem castle: Swimming, miniature golf, beach volleyball and more.

Outdoor 2

A challenging programme for the sporty: Mountain biking, swimming, canoeing or climbing in a high ropes course.

Sailing

From our own Spetzgart harbour you will start sailing in “Optis“ (small boats) and on our old wooden cutter on Lake Constance and learn basic sailing skills (you must be able to swim at least 250 meters competently, nautics cannot be combined with the afternoon activity "sailing", i.e. either nautics or sailing can be chosen).

Summer School Band

Do you want to play or sing in a band? You can enter the Rock and Pop Scene with your own instrument or offer your vocal talent. A minimum of 2 years of instrumental lessons is required. All instruments are welcome.

Team sports

Beach volleyball, soccer, basketball and even water polo: enjoy doing sports together as a team player.

Tennis

The group is divided according to the competence levels of the individual participants.

Choices for the Activity programme

Please note: All choices must be different.

If you choose Summer School Band, you have to answer the additional questions below!

Please allow your child to choose their own activities. Experience tells us that when students, rather than parents, choose their activities more enjoyment is had and less problems occur.

First choice for Activity Programme: *

Second choice for Activity Programme:

Third choice for Activity Programme: *

Fourth choice for Activity Programme: *

Additional questions (ONLY for Summer School Band)

If you choose Summer School Band please answer the following questions:

Which instrument do you play?

How many years have you played it?

Weekend

On Saturday we offer a variety of local excursions in the triangle of Germany, Switzerland and Austria. The Sunday we will spend together enjoying various activities in and around the castle.

Please read the following informations and choose three wishes of your child for the middle Saturday excursion afterwards.

Campus Galli

Excursion back in time: Campus Galli (www.campus-galli.de).

Canoe trip

Canoe trip on Lake Constance. (This trip assumes that students are able to swim well at least 250 meters competently.)

Cycling tour

Cycling tour along the shores of Lake Constance with refreshing swimming breaks.

Sailing trip

Sailing trip on Lake Constance. (This trip assumes that students are able to swim well at least 250 meters competently.)

Summit tour

Summit tour in the Alps.

Technorama in Winterthur

Visit to the Technorama in Winterthur (www.technorama.ch) and the Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen (www.rheinfall.ch), Switzerland.

Zeppelin Museum

Visit to the Zeppelin Museum in Friedrichshafen (www.zeppelin-museum.de) and the Adventure Climbing Park in Immenstaad (www.api.abenteuerpark.com).

Choices for the weekend

Please allow your child to choose their own excursion! Experience tells us that when students, rather than parents, choose their excursions more enjoyment is had and less problems occur.

First choice for the weekend: *

Second choice for the weekend: *

Third choice for the weekend: *

Further Information

T-Shirt

All students will receive a Salem International Summer Schools T-shirt - boys regular cut, girls slim fit.

T-shirt size: *

Family & Friends

Is a family member or friend also applying to one of our Salem Summer Programmes? *

Yes No

First Name

Last Name

First Name

Last Name

If yes: Which one?

Summer Camp: 9-11 years in Salem

Summer School: 12-14 years in Salem

International Summer School: 14-16 years in Spetzgart

Questionnaire

In order to complete your application, we kindly ask you to answer a few questions about yourself. You will find the 'Questionnaire' document in the download section below. Please scan it and email it to us within a week of submitting your application, thank you.

E-mail: summerschool@schule-schloss-salem.de

I have read the information about the handwritten Questionnaire. I will send it within one week via email. *

Yes

Questionnaire

Survey

We found out about the Summer School at Schule Schloss Salem via: *

Other:

Conditions of Acceptance

* Enrolment will not be finalised until fees have been paid and the signed contract returned.
* The student must take out full medical and travel insurance.
* Evidence of full vaccination against measles or proof of immunity due to previous infection is required (according to German law since 01.03.2020).
* We must be informed about any special conditions for participants (diet, medical etc.).
* First choice of activities cannot be guaranteed.
* We reserve the right to cancel any activities or alter the venue of the programme as circumstances dictate (e.g. poor weather, lack of participants, guidelines of the health department etc.).
* Possession or consumption of alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, e-cigarettes or other smoking devices is strictly forbidden and will lead to expulsion.

Declaration

I hereby apply for admission to the Salem Summer School 2025 and undertake to abide by the Conditions of Acceptance as set out above. *

Yes

Data Protection Declaration

I agree that my personal data may be stored for further contact, but for a maximum period of 36 months. This consent can be revoked at any time by Schule Schloss Salem (by letter post, e-mail or fax). I have read the information on data protection. *

Yes