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(in the kitchen)
All levels will be able to learn side by side with a German teacher with culinary experience to make Kartoffelpuffer (German potato pancakes) or Black Forest cake. Level 3+ will be eligible to make modernized Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte over 2 sessions to allow for cooling in between. Prizes for best language use & culinary product.
Session 1 - Level 3+ Schwarzwälder Kirschtörtchen (20 max)
Session 2 - Levels 0-2 German potato pancakes (20 max)
Session 3 - Level 3+ Kartoffelpuffer (20 participants max)
Session 4 - Levels 0-2 - Black Forest Cakelettes (20 max)
Sessions 5 - Levels 3+ Schwarzwälder Kirschtörtchen (20 max)
(music room)
All levels are welcome to bring their musical instruments and their voices to learn new German songs together to perform at the end of the day. Thespians & comedians, before attending, prepare a dramatic or comedic skit to perform before closing remarks. Prizes for best language use & performances.
Session 1 - Level 3+ Traditionelle Festlieder mit Instrumenten (60 max)
Session 2 - Level 0-2 German Festival Songs with instruments (60 max)
Session 3 - Level 3+ Chor Lieder (60 max)
Session 4 - Level 0-2 Choir Songs (60 max)
Session 5 - Level 3+ Skitzen proben (60 max)
NUR SPORTSCHUHE
(⚠️in the Gym SNEAKERS ONLY⚠️)
Wearing sneakers only, (NO crocs, sandals, boots, or leather-soled shoes) enjoy playing some of Germany's favorite sports including soccer, volleyball, & basketball using the German vocabulary you always wanted to know! Prizes for best language use & winners.
BRING A WATER🚰 BOTTLE🍼
Session 1 - Level 0-2 Volleyball (4 Teams)
Session 2 - Level 3+ Volleyball (4 Teams)
Session 3 - Level 0-2 Soccer (4 Teams)
Session 4 - Level 3+ Fußball (4 Teams)
Session 5 - ALL Levels Basketball Free play (4 Teams)
Quizlet Fußball Quizlet Basketball Quizlet Basketball Ref Quizlet Volleyball
(crafting)
Curious about what crafts are traditional in Germany? Come enjoy authentic, seasonal German crafts with someone who has lived in Germany! Prizes for best language use & best craft product.
Session 1 - Level 0-2 Easter Eggs, Easter Egg Trees, Paper Cuttings (40 max)
Session 2 - Level 3+ Ostereier, Osterbäume, Scheerenschnitte (40 max)
Session 3 - Level 0-2 Easter Eggs, Easter Egg Trees, Paper Cuttings (40 max)
Session 4 - Level 3+ Ostereier, Osterbäume, Scheerenschnitte (40 max)
Session 5 - Level 0-2 Easter Eggs, Easter Egg Trees, Paper Cuttings (40 max)
(party games)
Bring your own to teach new friends, or play traditional German party games, card games & board games. Prizes for best language use & winners.
Session 1 - Level 0-2 Table/party games (40 max)
Session 2 - Level 3+ Brettspiele, Kartenspiele (40 max)
Session 3 - ALL Levels Brettspiele, Kartenspiele (40 max)
Several rounds of trivia based on all things German, Austrian, & Swiss. (language, culture, history, geography, music, film, sports, and more) Prizes for best language use & winners!
Session 4 - Level 3+ Trivia (40 max)
Session 5 - Level 0-2 Trivia (40 max)
Quizlet German Idioms Quizlet zur Weihnachtszeit Quizlet EU Countries
Popmusik:
One of these songs is not like the others
Listen to songs/Watch music videos & compete between groups to pick out what songs are connected and how
(photo booth)
Make & bring props to share at this great opportunity to make & share professional quality photo memories with new friends and old! Prizes for best prop, best group picture, .
Colleges & universities from throughout the region are sending representatives to talk with high school students about their German language, culture, study-abroad, and career opportunities.
(awards & prizes)
All sessions throughout the day will earn prizes, some of which will be significant.