SUMMER CAMP HANDBOOK 2023
CAMPERS HANDBOOK
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A VERY WARM WELCOME
Dear Parents,
I am delighted to welcome you to Summer Camp at International School of Milan.
We are so excited to meet you and hope that you will have a very happy time with us at this fun and busy summer camp!
Led by highly qualified and experienced professionals in their field, our staff will support and guide campers through this exciting and engaging adventure of learning Our campers grow in confidence through taking ownership and responsibility for their personal belongings, preparing for the day and thinking for themselves.
Our incredible Fashion and Design course led by Nicoletta Morozzi, Fashion Scientific Advisor of NABA, in collaboration with design experts and specialists, Lorenza Branzi and Teresa Maccapani Missoni, will involved the campers in all the steps of a sustainable fashion project, from design to realization, photo shooting and final presentation, with the opportunity to visit the fashion, art and design cultural landmarks, such as Fashion Atelier, Triennale di Milano and Fondazione Prada
Moreover, our highly trained and experienced teachers will lead intense but enjoyable language classes. Campers will concentrate on conversations, both speaking and listening and all activities will aim to facilitate learning, ensuring all students make progress A short language assessment will be sent out to your child prior to their arrival so that we can provide them with the right support
Day excursions will allow students not only to discover Italian culture and their surroundings, but also to practice their Italian and have fun spending time with their new international friends
The Camp caters to the needs of each individual camper and we aim to create memorable experiences, cultural diversity and a respect for others during the course The Camp is English speaking and we will encourage campers to communicate in English at all times
The team and I look forward to welcoming you to campu very soon. If you have any questions in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to contact us
With best wishes
Caterina Filice, Summer Camp Director
CAMP STAFF
Our fantastic and energetic Camp Team will consist of Residential Deputies and Monitors Staff, Language Teachers and the Fashion Team Let's start by introducing you to some of them, in the coming weeks we will introduce you to the others!
NAME: Caterina Filice
Origin: Italy
Country of residence: Italy
Camp role: Summer Camp Director
Languages: Italian, English
Caterina is a day member of staff, but may spend some nights on site as part of the residential team
NAME: Nour Moukarzel
Origin: Italy
Country of residence: Italy
Camp role: Head of Boarding
Languages: Italian, English, French
NAME: Ana Lopez
Origin: Spain
Country of residence: Spain
Camp role: Summer Camp Deputy
Languages: Spanish, English
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BOARDING TEAM
NAME: Nadine Shanahan
Origin: Ireland
Country of residence: UK
Camp role: Boarding Monitor
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NAME: Zaha Mango
Origin: Jordan
Country of residence: Jordan
Camp role: Boarding Monitor
Languages: English
NAME: Claudio Rubio
Origin: Mexico
Country of residence: Italy
Camp role: Boarding Monitor
Languages: Spanish, English
NAME: Johnny Molina Garcia
Origin: Venezuela
Country of residence: Italy
Camp role: Boarding Monitor & English Teacher
Languages: Spanish, English, Italian
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TEACHERS TEAM
NAME: Giada Finizio
Origin: Italy
Country of residence: Italy
Camp role: Italian/English Teacher
Languages: Italian, English
NAME: Cristina Minoni
Origin: Italy
Country of residence: Italy
Camp role: Italian Teacher
Languages: Italian, English
NAME: Lisa Oppedisano
Origin: Italy
Country of residence: Italy
Camp role: Italian Teacher
Languages: Italian, English
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NABA FASHION TEAM
NAME: Teresa Maccapani Missoni
Origin: Italy
Country of residence: Italy
Camp role: Fashion Design Leader
Languages: Italian, English
NAME: Lorenza Branzi
Origin: Italy
Country of residence: Italy
Camp role: Fashion Design Leader
Languages: Italian, English
NAME: Leone Stefano Locatelli
Origin: Italy
Country of residence: Italy
Camp role: Fashion Team assistant
Languages: English, Italian
NAME: Alison Clare Ravenhall
Origin: Scotland
Country of residence: Italy
Camp role: Art Teacher, Fashion Team assistant
Languages: English, Italian
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ARRIVAL TO SCHOOL
BOARDING CAMPERS
Arrivals for boarding students will take place on Sunday:
Session 1 – 02/07/2023
Session 2 – 16/07/2023
Session 3 – 30/07/2023
Best arrival time: 10:00 - 16:00. If it falls outside of this time please notify us
Upon arrival, go to the school reception desk, the ground floor. Our Camp Team will welcome you there and accompany you to the Residential floor for the checking-in. We will record and confirm some details: leaving times, passports, insurance, pocket money etc
What happens on arrival day:
• 9:00 – 16.00 Airport Transfers take place. Please share all travel details with us so we can organise transfers accordingly.
• 10:00 - 16:00 Welcome for campers and parents There will be an opportunity to do a settle into your room and meet other students
• 16:00 – 19:00 Street-food buffet for students and staff
• 19:00 – 21:00 Evening team building activities (for boarders only)
If you are planning to arrive later in the evening, please inform us what time you are expecting to arrive
DAY CAMPERS
Day students should arrive with their parents on the first Monday of their camp between 08:30 am – 08:45 am: (Language classes start at 9 am)
Session 1 – 03/07/2023
Session 2 – 17/07/2023
Session 3 – 31/07/2023
CONTACT DETAILS
International School of Milan
Via I Maggio, 20, 20021, Baranzate, Milan.
School Reception number: +39 02 872581
Email: summercamp@ismilan it
Emergency contact: +39 3404088034
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
We can provide transportation from/to the airport Please note:
there is a charge of € 98 each way and you can book it inside your parents dashboard.
we can ONLY arrange transfers to/from Milan Malpensa (MXP) and Milan Linate (LIN) airports.
We arrange transfers between 10:00-16:00 We can accommodate outside of those hours but ideally that's the arrival window
One of our staff will be waiting for campers at the arrival gate and another one will be with them in the car/bus from/to the Airport.
After you have booked your transfer inside your profile, please take care to fill in the Airport Transportation form with the flight details You find the form inside your parents dashboard, inside "Enrolment" on the left side page
UNACCOMPANIED MINORS
If your child is travelling as a UM they will be met at the airport by a member of staff who will escort your child to the campus. Flight companies have different regulations and fares. When asked to provide them with a reference name, please provide them with the following contact details:
Caterina Filice - Summer Camp Director
International School of Milan
Via I Maggio, 20, 20021, Baranzate, Milano
Tel: +39 02 872581
Email: caterina.filice@ismilan.it
Emergency contact: (Caterina Filice) +39 3404088034
If you require the name of the escort, please contact us two weeks before your child’s arrival.
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WELCOME DAY-Residential
How to find us
International School of Milan can be easily reached by car from any Milan airports an train stations. Estimated time:
30 minutes far from Malpensa Airport
40 minutes far from Linate Airport
40 minutes far from Bergamo Orio Al Serio Airport
30 minutes far from Milano Centrale train station
20 minutes far from Milano Cadorna train station
Provide the driver the following address: International School of Milan
Via I Maggio, 20, 20021, Baranzate, Milano.
Registration
On arrival you will be met by a member of the Camp staff at the Reception Desk inside the school, ground floor. Important details and information will be checked and you will be shown to the Boarding House by one of the Residential Team You will be given a tour so you can find your way around the school, and a Camp goodie bag You will get to meet and greet other campers and settle into your room. Arrival times on Sunday (for Residential campers) between 10 am and 4 pm. On the day you arrive, you’ll take part in a host of fun induction games and activities run by the residential team, designed to help you get to know your fellow campmates and familiarise yourself with the campus Your valuable items will be checked in with camp staff upon registration - this may include your mobile device, i-pad or other hand held device, charger, passport and money. We will also check any medication you bring with you. Please ensure all items are clearly labelled with your name.
Making yourself at home
Once you have been shown your room, you can start to unpack and settle into your own space If you are sharing a room, you may like to spend some time getting to know your roommate[s] All roommates will be international so you can learn and share each other’s culture while practising your English.
Settling in to residential
Once everyone has arrived and started to get to know one another, we will hold our first Camp meeting This is where you will be introduced to the whole team, and meet any late arrivals to camp We will go through camp rules and share the excitement of the first few days of camp and what to expect. Then we will sit down to our first camp meal and get prepared for the following day.
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WELCOME DAY-Day Campers
Morning Drop off - 8:45 am (Extended day pass from 8.30am)
Afternoon Pick up - 5.15 pm
Students will be met by a member of our fantastic team Staff members will meet Day students by the school Reception each morning
We ask that all day pupils sign in and update any collection arrangements for the afternoon.
If someone other than the parent/guardian is picking up, we must have a letter of consent, signed by the parent, presented to the camp office prior to the event
Emergency Contact
In the event of an emergency we will always contact the parent/guardian in the first instance. You may have a representative allocated on your consent from who is a recognised authorised adult who, if necessary, may collect the child from camp in your absence On collection any authorised adult must present their ID.
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Typical Day
Soon you will be packing your bags and getting ready to leave home and join us for a fun filled experience at ISMilan Summer Camp. Let us start with a look at how your day will run.
A TYPICAL DAY
08:00 Breakfast
09:00-10:30 Language lessons
(Italian or English)
10:30-10:50 Break
10:50-12:20 Language lessons
(Italian or English)
12:30-13:30 Lunch
During the week
14:00-17:00 Fashion and Design course
17:00-19:00 Sports activities and free time
19:00-20:00 Dinner
20:00-22:00 Evening activities
22:30 Lights out and good night!
After breakfast, resident campers will head off to their chosen language class. After language lesson they will be ready for lunch.
The Fashion and Design course will be held in the afternoon: students will work in different Art Laboratories and classrooms, depending on the type of activity needed for each specific stage of the design process.
Once Fashion and Design lesson has ended, students will have some free time with sports activities run by our Camp Staff: such as basketball, volleyball, swimming pool. After lessons and activities, students will go to dinner.
In the evening then there will be some fun activities, inside or outside the school, such as quizzes, talent nights, treasure hunts, karaoke, bowling, movie night, pizza party, laser tag, disco night, and lots more!
Wednesdays and Saturdays are excursion days.
Day campers join the camp from Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 17:00. A supervisor will be waiting to greet them at the main entrance to the boarding house. In the afternoons, Day campers will be collected at school by their parents.
The Fashion Art and Design Summer Camp at the International School of Milan represents a unique opportunity for students to achieve their passions and goals through different activities, such as language lessons, Fashion and Design courses, sports activities and local trips around Milan and its surroundings.
During the two week camp the students will have the opportunity to get a complete view of the world of Milanese fashion, with its connections to visual art and design.
They will be involved in all the steps of a sustainable fashion project, from design to realization, photo shooting and final presentation, with the opportunity to visit the fashion, art and design cultural landmarks.
The other important part of the day trips is to allow students time to discover Italian culture and their surroundings, practice their Italian and have fun spending time with their new international friends
Our weekly excursions will be a true mix of local culture and days out with new friends. Examples will be visiting Lake Como, or the main shopping centre in Milan city
This experience, alongside life in our excellent Boarding House, teaches them to become young adults, be responsible and understand international cultures and diversity.
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EXCURSIONS
Excursions* allow cambers to fully immerse themselves in local culture and enjoy spending time with their new friends making long-lasting memories These trips have an educational theme and students will be able to take advantage of opportunities on offer including museums, places of interest and tourist attractions.
One of the fantastic excursions over the week will be dedicated to the Milanese Fashion world and other famous brands. In some selected places, the students will have workshops related to Arts, Fashion and Design.
The other important part of the day trips is to allow students time to discover Italian culture and their surroundings, practice their Italian and have fun spending time with their new international friends Examples will be visiting Lake Como, or the main shopping centre in Milan city
Wednesday 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th of July, Wednesday 2nd, 9th of August: MILAN and surroundings: visit to Fashion houses/MagaTextile Museum/Prada Museum, Armani Museum/Triennale Design Museum/Mudec Ethnic Arts Museum. Milan centre city and cathedral.
Saturday 8th, 22th of July, Saturday 5th of August: Gardaland (theme park) and Waterpark
Sunday 9th, 23th of July, Saturday 6th of August: Lake Como and surroundings
*Please note excursions can be subject to change.
SCHEDULES AND PROGRAMS
Camp Name: Fashion Art and Design
WEEK 1
*Please note that evening activities and excursions may be subject to slight modifications.
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SCHEDULES AND PROGRAMS
Camp Name: Fashion Art and Design
WEEK 2
*Please note that evening activities and excursions may be subject to slight modifications.
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DEPARTURES
BOARDING CAMPERS
Departures for boarding students will take place on Saturday:
Session 1 – 15/07/2023
Session 2 – 29/07/2023
Session 3 – 12/08/2023
Departure on Saturday should be in the morning before 12:00, however, we can be flexible on this due to flights.
We advise flights to be booked from lunchtime onwards so students have time for breakfast and the short journey to the airport, arriving 2 hours before
DAY CAMPERS
Day campers should be picked up each day from the school gates at 17:00
WHAT TO BRING
Being at Camp is a brilliant opportunity for your child to gain extra independence.
They’ll need to take responsibility for preparing themselves for each day / daily activity, and while this may be exciting for some, it can be a little daunting for others, so we hope the following few pages will help with planning your child’s stay with us.
CLOTHING RECOMMENDED FOR RESIDENTIAL CAMPER
RECOMMENDED
1-2 long trousers
3-4 shorts
4-5 T-shirts
2 hoodies
Swimwear
Swimming goggles
Swimming cap
Beach towel
Sun hat
Sunscreen
2 laundry bags
Flip Flops
Sandals
Trainers shoes
Small backpack
Water bottle
Water-proof jacket
Small travel umbrella
*Please make sure that all your clothes are labelled with your child’s full name.
Adequate supply of underwear, including socks
Presentable casual clothing and shoes for the duration of camp
Toilet bag and contents
Pyjamas / nightdresses
Dressing gown (optional)
OTHER OPTIONAL ITEMS
Laptop computer/i-pad / personal handheld device
Reading material
Hairdryer
Camera
Sunglasses
Bedding and towels are supplied and washed by Camp staff
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WHAT TO BRING
LANGUAGE CLASSES FASHION CLASS*
Pens
Pencils
Exercise books
Small padlock for locker
(optional)
LAUNDRY SERVICE
There is a weekly laundry service within the Camp, provided at the end of the first week
Old clothes, accessories, bags, special or fancy fabrics, buttons, yarns, embroidery, appliqués, trimmings that you would like to use/disassemble/recycle to create your own garment during the course.
*The Fashion team will provide basic fabrics and T-shirts, some special vintage garments, buttons and any other material needed for the course, but anything else you want to bring can help you shape what you come up with
SCHOOL FACILITIES
International School of Milan.
Equipped with:
• indoor swimming pool
• creative arts centres
• music studios
• a wide range of indoor and outdoor sports facilities
• theatre
Our chef creates tasty, healthy food with options for vegetarians/vegans. The menu is international, so campers get to taste food from around the world allowing them to understand each other’s cultures better.
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BOARDING HOUSE
Accommodation during the camp is within our premium boarding facilities. This is a safe and secure place with 24hr security and supervision. All rooms have ensuite bathrooms with a maximum of 3 students per room Students are separated by gender and age We have large common spaces for everyone to relax and socialise, including a lounge area, an open and secured terrace, and a supervised kitchenette.
WHAT TO EXPECT AS A PARENT
Our Parent Dashboard is your reference portal to all you need to know before and during Camp:
https://internationalschoolofmilan.campmanagement.com/p/ campers/login m.php
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LUNCH AND DINNER MENUS
There will be a selection of suitable food options each day for dietary and medical needs All food is made on site by our school caterers
Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri
Additional healthy options will be available in the boarding house.
Residential campers will receive breakfast, lunch and an evening meal along with mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks. Additional healthy options will be available in the boarding house.
Day campers can enjoy a healthy lunch each day in the lunch hall or packed lunch if they are going off site on an excursion There will always be a vegetarian option and salad bar along with any other specially made meals for those with dietary, medical or religious reasons.
Breakfast: Rotating proposals - international breakfast sweet 30% + savoury 70%: brioche, muffins, cakes, stuffed rolls, salted brioche, eggs scrambled bacon, frankfurters, porridge, potato toast, drinks: coffee, tea, milk, fruit drink, juices, yoghurt.
Any food allergies or intolerances must be accompanied by a certificate from the attending physician
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LUNCH AND DINNER MENUS
*Please note that some proposals may be subject to slight modifications.
Alternative: fixed alternatives will always be present: *products frozen at origin
- pasta/rice in white or tomato sauce as an alternative to the main course
- corner salad with fresh cut vegetables, cereals and pulses
- corner salad cheese, eggs and tuna will be present in rotation as an alternative to the main course
- packet lunch: sandwich stuffed with ham cheese butter, fruit, water, salty/sweet snack
- packet snack: snack+fruit+water+juice
- snack boarding: salty/sweet snack + fruit/beverage
Any food allergies or intolerances must be accompanied by a certificate from the attending physician
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The Parent Dashboard includes:
• A window into the camp daily life, with regular photos and updates on what campers have been getting up to.
• Important contact numbers.
• Permission forms.
• Example timetables.
COMING TO SCHOOL
If you are bringing your child to Camp, we recommend that you arrive in front of the International School of Milan at the following address: Via I Maggio, 20, 20021, Baranzate, Milan.
There is some street car parking available just in front of the entrance.
Camp staff will meet you at the school reception on the ground floor.
Residential Campers: Arrival times on Sunday, between 10am and 4pm Day Campers: Morning-Friday
Drop off - 8:45 am (Extended day pass from 8.30am) Afternoon Pick up - 5.15 pm
KEEPING IN TOUCH
Campers appreciate letters, postcards and phone calls It is very likely that during the first few days of camp, your child may feel homesick, so rest assured that we’ll encourage them to call you and that we’ll take care to ensure they are integrating well We have a buddy system for those who are struggling to settle.
When contacting your child, we recommend that you don’t dwell on home problems, favourite pets, or how much everybody misses them. Try to be cheerful and newsy.
Campers are allowed to make or receive phone calls during their free time between 5:00- 7:00 pm CET time, as phones are not to be carried during activities or lessons, or after evening activities.
To check on your child’s progress, feel free to call the duty phone +39 3404088034 and speak to their designated monitor. The school office is open from 09:00 – 15:00 each week day
POCKET MONEY
The amount of pocket money given to a camper is at your discretion.
All costs for meals and excursions are included, but please remember your child may like to bring money for snacks and refreshments, and for presents or souvenirs (we recommend 40€/per week).
You will be asked to leave your child’s pocket money with a Camp Leader upon arrival, along with any travel documents and mobile phones
Campers may bring a mobile phone with them, but they must ensure their phones are switched off during all activities and lessons
Failure to adhere to this rule will result in confiscation of the phone
MISSING HOME
Staying away from home can be an exciting adventure for many people, but for others the idea of being away from home for any period of time can cause homesickness. Homesickness is something we all experience at some point, and we understand that emotions to being away from home may need support and guidance. We therefore aim to make the transition of nervous individuals to independent campers who are able to cope with change. We will encourage campers to communicate with us if and when they feel a bit low and if necessary we will enable a call home
MOBILE PHONES MAKING FRIENDS BEFORE YOU GO
If you would like the opportunity to meet a fellow camper before coming to Camp we can facilitate setting up a Teams Meeting so you can socialise and chat. This is a lovely way to start Camp and ensure you see at least one familiar face on the first day
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CAMPERS’ CODE OF CONDUCT
CAMPERS MUST
1. Be respectful to all involved in the Camps.
2. Respect the timings and arrive punctually and prepared.
3 Respect the school property and keep it clean and tidy; especially your own rooms.
4 Not to use mobile phones during lessons or activities
5. Partake in alcohol, smoking, or any use of any kind of drugs; in or outside the campus.
6 Attend all meals (mealtime is compulsory)
7. All laundry should be named, placed in your laundry bag and left by your door on laundry collection day
8. If you have issues during the night, please ask the staff on duty to help you
9. Sign in and out when arriving/departing campus lessons and activities (we must know where you are at all times).
RESIDENTIAL CAMPERS
Campers aged 13 to 17 years old, may go unaccompanied during to visit school surroundings but must be with a group of THREE or more You must sign out with the Summer Camp Director and respect the return time; if you do not, you won’t be permitted to leave the Camp again When you return to campus, you must remember to check-in with the member of staff on duty.
Please understand that failure to follow this Code of Conduct could result in:
1. Loss of house points.
2 Aformal meeting with one of the Camp Directors
3. Your parents or guardians being called to discuss your behaviour.
4 Asuitable consequence decided by staff (e g loss of privileges)
5. Early discharge from Camp - particularly if your behaviour is hurtful to your self, to others, or to C amp property.
MEDICATIONS/ HEALTH CARE
We need to know your child’s medical information before they arrive, so if your child has any specific medical needs, please make us aware of it in the medical section of the application form If you forget, please get in touch so we can send you an alternative medical form to complete before arrival.
If your child needs regular medication while at Camp, please give our nurse the relevant medicines in their original prescription container, along with the pharmacy instructions
Any food allergies or intolerances must be accompanied by a certificate from the attending physician.
Place the prescription containers in a clean Ziplock bag labelled with your child’s name and date of birth Please do not pack your child’s medication in with their luggage
COVID
Following announcement by the [enter the relevant governing body, for example - Federal Council], we are very happy to inform you that International School of Milan can lift all of its pandemic-related measures. Life on campus can go on without any public healthrelated restrictions.
We recommend that anyone who has tested positive for COVID or who thinks they are infected or are showing symptoms does not come to campus
COVID CLAUSES
You can follow this link to find out more about our clauses before and during camp. Terms and conditions Link
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SECURITY
The school is a secure area with supervised access, 24 hours a day. Campers can move freely and safely inside the campus.
INSURANCE
Please make sure your child has adequate travel insurance cover for Italy.
IMPORTANT CONTACT DETAILS
Important Contact Information
School address:
International School of Milan
Via I Maggio, 20, 20021, Baranzate, Milano.
School Reception number: +39 02 872581
Opening times:
July: Monday-Friday, 9 am- 5 pm
August: Monday-Friday, 9 am - 6 pm
Summer Camp Director: +39 3404088034
