AUBG's Educational Summer Camp for high school students is designed for students 15-17 years of age who want to spend part of their summer vacation learning, having fun, and making new friends from Bulgaria and abroad.
Educational Summer Camp
Important Dates
Early Bird Fee
TBC
Regular Registration Deadline
TBC
Arrival Date
05.07.2026
Departure Date
19.07.2026
Topics
Topics
All classes are taught in English. Students will be involved in projects, discussions, debates, and the exchange of ideas in a relaxed and informal atmosphere on AUBG's modern campus.
Activities
Activities
Afternoon classes in areas such as arts and crafts, cooking and well being, photography, and more will be offered to the students. The evenings will be busy with group games, presentation programs, disco and film nights.
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Students dance national dances, sing songs from their home countries, present scenes from their culture and traditions. In previous years students and their teachers used to bring national costumes. Participation is by countries.
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This is the evening where every student may show his/her talent to sing, play an instrument, dance, or recite poetry. Participation is individual.
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Different sports will be offered on a daily basis. Students will sign up in the morning for a selected sport or other afternoon activity for the same day.
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- Swimming
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More information will follow shortly
Accommodation & Meals
Accommodation & Meals
Students and camp counselors will have rooms and meals provided on campus. The campus has day and night security service. Camp counselors will stay in the dormitories to take care of students’ safety, well being, and discipline.
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Students and counselors will be assigned rooms in the Skaptopara II Residence Hall on AUBG's Blagoevgrad Campus.
Notes:
- Students will stay 2 per room according to a rooming list
- Students will be mixed by nationalities in the rooms. If you want to stay with a specific student in one room, please let the Camp Director know this in advance, preferably during the registration procedure.
- Rooms have private bathrooms and refrigerators.
- No change of rooms will be allowed after students’ arrival at the camp.
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Students will have breakfast, lunch and dinner in the America for Bulgaria Student Center restaurant. Soups, cooked meals with meat (or vegetarian) as well as fresh salads and fruits will be served to the students on a daily basis.
Health & Safety
Health & Safety
Our main priority is to ensure a healthy and safe environment for all participants, and a pleasant, risk-free experience for all our campers.
Eligibility
Eligibility
The camp is open to high school students between the ages of 15 and 17.
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Students must:
- Have at least an intermediate level of English (English Independent User B1 or B2, Proficient English User C1 or C2)
- Write a short motivation letter on Why I Want to Join the Educational Summer Camp
- Be interested in non-formal education
- Want to make new friends from all over the world
- Want to improve their English language conversational skills
- Be able to follow instructions and abide by camp policies
Registration & Fees
Registration & Fees
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Steps:
- Complete the online registration form
- Write a short motivation letter on Why I Want to Join the Educational Summer Camp
- Attach proof of the participant's English proficiency via a certificate or a reference from a teacher
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Early Bird Fee: TBC
Regular Fee: TBC
Airport Transfer: You can request transfers to and from Sofia Airport in advance during registration or by emailing summercamp@aubg.edu. AUBG staff will meet you/your child at the airport with a sign saying “AUBG Transport.” The airport transfer fee is to be paid in advance via bank transfer.
All payments must include the program (Summer Camp) and the name of the participant.
Fee includes:
- A variety of academic morning classes
- Sports and recreation activities
- Teaching materials
- Access to AUBG computer laboratories
- Housing and 3 meals per day
- Field trip
- Entrance fees to cultural and sports facilities
Payment
Bank Accounts
You can pay using the following bank information
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EUR Bank name: United Bulgarian Bank, Branch Blagoevgrad Bank address: T. Aleksandrov str. 47, 2700 Blagoevgrad Account Name: American University in Bulgaria Account Number: BG83UBBS81551487003789 BIC /SWIFT/N: UBBSBGSF
