SUMMER CAMP SKITEN
SKITEN summer camp 2024
Enrollment starts on the 15th of November for the members of the SKITEN family.
1st time with us? On the 15th of December, you can join!
The language experience
At Skiten, children from all over the world come together to enjoy an international environment that blends fun, learning and making friends for life.
Our Program Includes:
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2 hours of an activity of your choice: Tennis or Cooking
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2 hours of Language Learning
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2 hours of Sports or Creative Arts
Languages Offered: French, Spanish and English
At Skiten, we empower children with the confidence to dare to speak a new language in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Our team of monitors speaks French, English, Spanish, German, and Dutch, making communication accessible and enriching. The camp’s two official languages are French and English, and all announcements, activities, and instructions are given in both, ensuring full inclusion and continuous exposure.
Language learning keeps on going outside of the language classes. Children keep practicing naturally throughout the day, playing games, making friends, and engaging with kids from different countries. It’s a full immersion experience where learning happens effortlessly, through real-life interaction and shared fun.
What makes us special ?
At Skiten, what truly sets us apart is the Skiten spirit, a unique energy and sense of belonging that has been passed down from generation to generation for over 50 years.
Our camp is more than just a place; it's a family rooted in tradition, hosted in our beautiful home, the Château of Emines in Belgium. Most of our animators were once kids at Skiten themselves. At 16, many choose to join our training program and become part of the team, driven by a desire to give back what they once received.
This continuity creates a deep sense of connection and shared values. Many children return summer after summer, not just for the activities, but to reunite with friends and feel part of something meaningful.
Our team is international, passionate, and highly engaged. With one animator for every three kids, we ensure each child receives personal attention, care, and support. With over 50 years of experience in creating joy for children, Skiten is more than a camp, it's a home away from home.
The juniors
From 7 to 10 years old
Always in fun activities, no free time
A small group +- 15 kids
7 monitors to take care of them
For some of them, it's the first time away from home, we're making it a magical experience.
Night games always with staging : indian night, treasure hunt, casino night...
The teenagers
From 11-15 years
More free time between the activities
+- 50 teens
The night game are made for teens to have real fun
Your child will make friends with teens all around the globe !
Join the SKITEN adventure
Bilingual immersion
All the instructions are given in French and English
Kids learn throughout the day without even realizing it !
20 staff member for +- 65 kids !
Most of our "MONO" were kids at Skiten. When they turn 16 they can follow the training during two summers to become a skiten monitor. This guaranty our unique SKITEN energy from generation to the next
Skiten is organised in our beautiful home "Le château d'Emines"
More than 15 nationalities per week
Every child finds his/her place in the Skiten family
Healthy and delicious food. Fresh veggies and fruits every day. As much as possible organic, local or fair trade products. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and lactose free option.
Sports : Football, volley, hockey, basket, base ball, paddle on our lake, golf, dodgeball, rugby, archery , badminton, kickball, waterpolo, fishing...
Workshop : art, music, yukulele, photography, DYI, brasilian bracelets...
3 tennis courts, a brand new heated pool, a basketball court, a football court and our private pond (that is secured)
We offer meditation workshops and yoga classes to the kids. Snow is a trained meditation teacher and Camille a yoga instructor.
Dormitories (4-10 kids)
Airport transfer from Brussels
Meet our family
Martine Goffinet
Martine founded Skiten in 1975.
"I feel very proud and grateful that my two daughters are taking over"
Marie des Neiges Ruzette
"Snow"
She spent the last 10 summers as "aide-mono", animator then coordinator. From now on, she's taking over the management and the organisation of Skiten. She graduated in Marketing and in Business/management.
She live in Ubud in Indonesia 4 months a year. She was trained there to become a meditation teacher.
Philippine
Ruzette
"Pipine"
After years in animation, she's taking over the coordination of the camp. She graduated in photography and communication. She is currently studying acting at Cours Florent in Brussels.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"With experience of more then 25 years of Ski-Ten summers ( that is when I cumulate the number of years my 3 kids went there), I can confirm that for all of them, these holidays have been memorable! From the first encounters, shy ones, when they were 6 years old, to growing and aspiring to become an aid-mono, being one of them, and eventually, when 18-19years old becoming Monitor - all experiences have shaped my kids in many areas: being part of a team, learning to follow and organise daily routines and activities, respect for rules, for differences and diversity, coaching other, being coached….and i can continue the list with many others- but recommend that you and your child discover this yourself!"
Elena from Vienna
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+32 471.23.60.42 | info@skitenfamily.com
ADDRESS: Château d'Emines rue de Rhisnes 45, 5080 Emines, Belgique