The German American Society of Portland is proud to offer Zauberwelt: A Magical World of German Language Immersion Experiences.

Zauberwelt is a German language immersion summer camp, the summer program of the German Saturday School of Portland. Instructors speak German to the students constantly and create a safe, comfortable environment for children to grow their own German skills.

Appropriate for beginners and experienced German learners, Zauberwelt offers two learning formats:

Zaubertag: Our Day Camp for 5–11 year olds is offered at our Southeast Portland location. Have your child spend his or her days cooking, crafting, dancing and singing in German. Camp runs 9am-2pm, Monday to Thursday. Extended care is available.

Zauberwald: Our week-long Residential Camp in the Columbia River Gorge gives campers an intensive language experience. Children in grades 2–10 can begin their language study or advance their skills. Hearing German spoken throughout each day, even during mealtimes and activities, makes this a great way to learn a foreign language.
Camp runs Sunday to Friday at Camp Menucha.

Learn more about our German Immersion Camps on the FAQ page.

Download the Letter of Commendation, an excellent description of the 2009 Residential Camp, from Elke Rühl, Fachberaterin für Deutsch in the Pacific Northwest.