Christmas Language Camp in Finland
2–9 JANUARY 2027
FULL LANGUAGE IMMERSION WITH NATIVE-SPEAKER TEACHERS
SMALL GROUPS FOR CHILDREN AGED 8–18
ALL LANGUAGE LEVELS
SMALL GROUPS FOR CHILDREN AGED 8–18
ALL LANGUAGE LEVELS
Tired of the language barrier?
Secure your place at the fun and unforgettable MARY POPPINS language camp, held with the support of the Finnish language school LINGVO CENTER FINLAND in Jyväskylä, the capital of Central Finland.
- Choose your language:Registration for the MARY POPPINS Christmas camp is now open! Immerse yourself in a language with native-speaker teachers of English, Finnish, German, Chinese and Russian.
- Find your level:On the first day of the MARY POPPINS camp, a short test helps us place each child in a group that matches their language level.
- Break the language barrier:For a whole week, children are immersed in the language: lessons, workshops, training sessions, excursions and even leisure activities are all held in the target language.
These holidays are for you if you want them to be:
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magical:
meet the real Santa Claus in his homeland, snowy Finland
2
worthwhile:
overcome the language barrier, improve your language skills, visit the University of Jyväskylä (JYU) and JAMK University of Applied Sciences, and find out how to become a student there.
3
creative:
take part in the role-play game “Be Your Own Journalist!”
Why choose our school?
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Full supervisionSupervision 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Full immersion in the foreign language, with Russian-speaking support staff also on hand. Family accommodation is available: parents, brothers and sisters can stay too. -
We are not a travel agency: every euro you pay is spent on your child.The camp operates without intermediaries and is supported by the Finnish language school LINGVO CENTER FINLAND, which organises camps for schoolchildren from the EU and Russia. -
Small age-based groupsPlaces at our camp are limited: students learn in mini-groups of 5–15 with full language immersion. Native-speaker teachers work with them using innovative teaching methods. -
A real holidayBesides lessons, an exciting programme of excursions, sports and entertainment awaits you, along with the chance to make friends with peers from other countries in Jyväskylä, the capital of Central Finland.
Study programme:
Learning with native speakers:
- daily lessons
- training sessions
- workshops
4 hours a day, 25 hours in total.
- daily lessons
- training sessions
- workshops
4 hours a day, 25 hours in total.
Meetings:
- meeting and making friends with peers from other countries
Visits to foreign language lessons at Finnish schools.
- meeting and making friends with peers from other countries
Visits to foreign language lessons at Finnish schools.
Free time:
Even in your free time, you stay immersed in the language during:
- excursions;
- sports and fun activities.
Even in your free time, you stay immersed in the language during:
- excursions;
- sports and fun activities.
Excursion programme:
Alvar Aalto Museum
We will visit the museum of the great Finnish architect
We will visit the museum of the great Finnish architect
Craft Museum of Finland
Hands-on workshops at the Craft Museum
Hands-on workshops at the Craft Museum
Bowling
Sport brings people together and helps new friendships grow
Sport brings people together and helps new friendships grow
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Our camp teachers:
All LINGVO CENTER FINLAND teachers are native speakers with a university degree, teaching experience and all the permits required to work with children in the EU.
- Maija PönkkäFounder and Director of LINGVO CENTER FINLAND.
- JuliaTeacher of English and French.
- DuncanTeacher of English.
- MonikaTeacher of Finnish.
- SandraTeacher of Spanish and English.
- HeikkiTeacher of Finnish and French.
- SanniTeacher of German and English.
- LijiaTeacher of Chinese.
Video invitation to our language school:
THE MARY POPPINS LANGUAGE CAMP IS RUN BY THE FINNISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL LINGVO CENTER FINLAND
Past camps:
MARY POPPINS Autumn Language Camp
a Halloween-themed English lesson.
What else will we see?
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Christmas markets
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A trip to Helsinki, the capital of Finland
3
Jyväskylä by night: the city of lights
4
The chocolate factory and shop of Panda, one of Finland’s best-loved brands
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A visit to the Old Courtyard of Toivola
What will you take home from the camp?
A certificate of participation in the language camp
A printed glossy magazine that you edit yourself throughout all 8 days of the camp as part of the role-play game “Be Your Own Journalist!”, plus a selection of high-quality photos
A 10% discount on future LINGVO CENTER FINLAND language courses and camps
CONTACT US
For more information, call +358 44 999 1260
or email us at info@lingvocenterfinland.com
- +358 44 999 1260
info@lingvocenterfinland.comMaija PönkkäFounder and Director of LINGVO CENTER FINLAND and the Mary Poppins language camp. - 2–9 January 2027Mary Poppins Christmas Language Camp
Booking:
FILL IN THE FORM ON THE WEBSITE
Or call / message us:
+358 44 999 1260
WhatsApp
+358 44 999 1260
WE GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU
We answer any questions you may have and sign the contract with you
YOU PAY A DEPOSIT
The deposit is paid by bank transfer
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
2–9 JANUARY 2027
- an international language course certificate;
- accommodation and four meals a day;
- practical sessions, workshops, training and lessons with native speakers;
- the Old Courtyard of Toivola and Viherlandia;
- the Craft Museum of Finland and the Finnish National Costume Centre, and the Natural History Museum;
- a panoramic city tour;
- the Panda chocolate factory and shop;
- a meeting with the real Joulupukki (Santa Claus);
- a trip to Helsinki with a sightseeing tour;
- shopping;
- transfers within Finland.
Note: the organiser reserves the right to make changes to the programme.
NOT INCLUDED:
- visa (if required)
- insurance
- return tickets to Finland
- transport to and from Jyväskylä
- accommodation and four meals a day;
- practical sessions, workshops, training and lessons with native speakers;
- the Old Courtyard of Toivola and Viherlandia;
- the Craft Museum of Finland and the Finnish National Costume Centre, and the Natural History Museum;
- a panoramic city tour;
- the Panda chocolate factory and shop;
- a meeting with the real Joulupukki (Santa Claus);
- a trip to Helsinki with a sightseeing tour;
- shopping;
- transfers within Finland.
Note: the organiser reserves the right to make changes to the programme.
NOT INCLUDED:
- visa (if required)
- insurance
- return tickets to Finland
- transport to and from Jyväskylä
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
2–9 JANUARY 2027
- an international language course certificate;
- accommodation and four meals a day;
- practical sessions, workshops, training and lessons with native speakers;
- the Old Courtyard of Toivola and Viherlandia;
- the Craft Museum of Finland and the Finnish National Costume Centre, and the Natural History Museum;
- a panoramic city tour;
- the Panda chocolate factory and shop;
- a meeting with the real Joulupukki (Santa Claus);
- a trip to Helsinki with a sightseeing tour;
- shopping;
- transfers within Finland.
Note: the organiser reserves the right to make changes to the programme.
NOT INCLUDED:
- visa (if required)
- insurance
- return tickets to Finland
- transport to and from Jyväskylä
- accommodation and four meals a day;
- practical sessions, workshops, training and lessons with native speakers;
- the Old Courtyard of Toivola and Viherlandia;
- the Craft Museum of Finland and the Finnish National Costume Centre, and the Natural History Museum;
- a panoramic city tour;
- the Panda chocolate factory and shop;
- a meeting with the real Joulupukki (Santa Claus);
- a trip to Helsinki with a sightseeing tour;
- shopping;
- transfers within Finland.
Note: the organiser reserves the right to make changes to the programme.
NOT INCLUDED:
- visa (if required)
- insurance
- return tickets to Finland
- transport to and from Jyväskylä
2-9 January 2027
CAMP PRICE:
2–9 January 2027 / 1080 €
An extra 10% discount for each additional child from the same family.
Registration closes on 15 November 2026
For groups of 10 or more, dates can be arranged on request
2–9 January 2027 / 1080 €
An extra 10% discount for each additional child from the same family.
Registration closes on 15 November 2026
For groups of 10 or more, dates can be arranged on request
What parents and students say
Viivi V. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
My cousin attended the language camp in 2024 at Lingvo Center and absolutely loved it! She said the teachers were amazing, the lessons were fun, and she made lots of new friends. Her English improved a lot, and she can’t wait to go back this year!
Nata Mikk ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A wonderful school 👍 I studied Finnish online, and then my 11-year-old son did too. A wide choice of languages and highly qualified teachers. Lots of useful information and services for those applying to study. The school also runs a great language camp.
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Yevgeniy L. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
… We really liked your approach to children. We truly appreciate that you try to find a convenient schedule that suits the child’s needs. You can tell that you genuinely care about every student. …
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This website does not constitute a binding offer. The camp programme may change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. If this happens, an equivalent alternative will be provided.
