Location: Often overshadowed in popularity by the other two islands of the Tyrrhenian Sea, Sardinia and Corsica, Elba Island has nothing to envy its bigger sisters, except for its size. The island boasts an incredible amount of natural beauty, starting with its stunning beaches. Together with Pianosa, Capraia, Gorgona, Montecristo, Giglio, and Giannutri, it is part of the Tuscan Archipelago National Park, ensuring a wild and preserved nature just 20 kilometers from the coast. The location has been recognized with the Blue Flag award.
Structure and Services: Hotel Tamerici is located in the residential area of Marciana Marina, the most exclusive town on Elba Island, just a few steps from the charming promenade. It features 52 elegantly furnished rooms with attention to detail. The rooms are equipped with a telephone, satellite TV, refrigerator, safe, independent air conditioning, and Wi-Fi. The beach is less than 200 meters from the hotel. Services include a restaurant with typical cuisine, an American bar, a TV room, a game and reading area, an elevator, private parking, a well-equipped panoramic terrace, a swimming pool, a garden, tennis courts, five-a-side football, and children’s games.
Note: The facility is NOT suitable for minors with mobility disabilities who require a wheelchair, as there are limited spaces available.
Treatment: Full board is provided, with meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) served in the hotel restaurant. Meals will be accompanied by water. Different menus are available for kids with allergies and intolerances. A snack break will be provided in the afternoon. During excursion days, lunch will be prepared beforehand. Full board begins with dinner on the day of arrival and ends with a packed lunch on the day of departure. Special Diets: Any dietary needs to be communicated by the family and it will be accommodated upon prior request at the time of departure.
Educational Activities:
. 8 hours weekly of Italian Language Course.
Program:
Within the “Summer Camp,” activities will be organized aimed at integration, fun, and the acquisition of new specific skills. The courses will be led by qualified teachers and instructors.
Environmental Workshop: This activity will be carried out in collaboration with Legambiente Arcipelago Toscano, where “guardians of the environment” will help kids connect with nature and respect the natural environment. During all nature and cultural excursions, Legambiente Arcipelago Toscano will organize meetings featuring activities focused on environmental, ecological, and cultural themes.
Cooking Summer Camp: This activity is linked to the environmental and cultural project. It will be a journey through the discovery of various local recipes. Participants will learn to prepare a cake, an energy-boosting snack, pizza, a sauce, and puff pastry. This bi-weekly appointment is unmissable. In this activity, kids will be guided by the chefs of the facility. They will gain awareness of the value of food and the importance of nutrition.
Sports Activities: Related to the theme of environmental sports, these will be overseen by a proven technical staff with sports animators. Participants will have the opportunity to rotate among the following sports: tennis, padel, five-a-side football, trekking, swimming, aquagym, and music-based gymnastics. Additionally, since we are in a coastal area, we will include beach volleyball and beach soccer. We will organize a day dedicated to sports with various athletic and recreational activities. (Suggested sports clothing: swimsuit/board shorts, flip-flops, tennis shoes, 4 pairs of shorts, 4 t-shirts, socks).
Recreational Activities: These activities will be carried out in collaboration with Group Leaders and Activity Leaders, rich in games, music, and fun.
Italian Workshop: We aim to introduce students to the foreign language through interactive group activities that are playful, theatrical, and musical. During their stay, participants will be “busy” preparing a theatrical performance in Italian or engaging in recreational activities in the language. In the afternoons, we will activate the “Channel Plus” program, which aims to improve learning, enhance listening comprehension, enrich vocabulary, and optimize grammar by watching a film or stories in English divided into various episodes.
In addition to the main program, we will offer workshops with open participation.
Basic Photography Workshop: How many times have you used your phone as a camera to capture a beautiful moment, a work of art, or the environment around you, posting stunning photos on social media? In this Summer Camp, this is possible! The material will be published in a logbook that parents can use to share in their children’s daily experiences.
Anti-Cyberbullying Day: Objective: To prevent bullying. During the stay, one day will be dedicated to respect, collaboration, and understanding the phenomenon, promoting a culture of peaceful and intercultural coexistence.
Trips and Excursions:
The excursion program may be subject to changes. The excursion program always includes all transportation costs.
Staff: The staff at the facility is carefully selected to ensure dedicated and professional assistance to guests. The overall ratio is 1 adult for every 12 minors. The facility director is a key figure, with extensive experience in summer camps for kids. Their responsibilities include the general management of the facility and supervision of all activities conducted within. The staff also includes the following additional professionals: Group leader, physician, and nurse available 24/7. Disabled assistant: guaranteed upon family request; Italian language teacher; certified sports instructors; recreational animation. The facility director, group leader, and other operators/instructors reside in the same accommodation as the minors in adjacent rooms. Night surveillance is also provided by specialized staff.
Assistance: During the stay, the following services will be activated:
Biweekly session
29 giugno – 13 luglio
13 luglio – 27 luglio
27 luglio – 10 agosto
10 agosto – 24 agosto
Weekly session
29 giugno – 06 luglio
06 luglio – 13 luglio
13 luglio – 20 luglio
20 luglio – 27 luglio
27 luglio – 03 agosto
03 agosto – 10 agosto
10 agosto – 17 agosto
17 agosto – 24 agosto
Cost:
The fee includes: Full board accommodation; Afternoon snack; Sports activities; Italian language courses; Fun and recreational activities; Group Leader always present h/24; FIV/CSI Animator and federal sports instructor membership card; Medical and nursing assistance on call h/24; Backpack; Participation in activities as scheduled in the program and relative certificate of participation; Animation and entertainment program; Laundry service for guests’ clothing; Trips/excursions as scheduled; Insurance policy
The fee does not include: Transfers that are mentioned in the departure city chapter; Meals during transfers; Anything not specifically mentioned in the “fee includes.”