TechLabs Overnight Flight Camp

Name: TechLabs Overnight Flight Camp
Item: TechLabs Overnight Flight Camp
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Trogen, Switzerland

Overnight Camp

Welcome to TechLabs Overnight Flight Camp

Embark on an unforgettable journey with our Overnight Summer Camp nestled in the breathtaking Swiss Alps! This immersive experience is tailored for young aviation enthusiasts who dream of soaring through the skies. Our unique focus? Building and flying remote-controlled planes amidst the stunning alpine landscapes.

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Overview

Alpine Adventure Aviation Camp in the Swiss Alps!

Camp Highlights:

Scenic Swiss Setting: The Pestalozzi children's village is located high above Lake Constance, surrounded by the rolling hills of the Appenzellerland, our camp provides a picturesque and inspiring environment for every budding aviator.

RC Plane Crafting: Campers will learn the art of building their very own remote-controlled Flite Test planes from scratch! Our expert instructors will guide them through the process, instilling a sense of pride in their handcrafted creations.

Flight Training: Take to the skies! Campers will receive hands-on flight training, honing their piloting skills as they navigate their RC planes through challenging yet exhilarating mountainous terrains.

Adventure Activities: Beyond aviation, our camp offers a variety of thrilling outdoor activities such as hiking, nature exploration, and playing games, fostering camaraderie among the young aviators. In addition, students will participate in a digital radio program production course.

Cultural Exchange: Immerse in Swiss culture with local excursions, traditional Swiss cuisine, and engaging activities that offer a holistic experience of the region.

TechLabs has reserved 1/3 (20 per week) of our camp spaces for participants needing financial assistance. Families interested will need to demonstrate financial need (example: membership in Caritas, Familien Pass+, or other official documents), asylum or refugee status. We offer sibling discounts of 10% per sibling.

Accommodation

Traditional chalet style houses at the Pestalozzi Kinderdorf. Each house is divided into 5 rooms of four children, and each house has separate rooms for 3 adult counselors. Kids are separated into rooms by gender, age and preference (can accommodate friends and siblings based on availability).

Professional and experienced catering provided by the Pestalozzi Kinderdorf at their full-time, year-round cafeteria house by a seasoned staff, capable of meeting dietary restrictions.

Shared Bedrooms

Max 4 campers per room

Separate Bathrooms

Non-ensuite bathrooms

Facilities

Dining Room

Classrooms

Laundry

Computer room

Arts room

Science room

Music room

Games Room

Library

Gym

Volleyball Court

Activities

Main Activities:
Build Model Airplanes - We have builds for complete beginners up to seasoned pros. We have the full range of electronic components and building materials to build elaborate and large scale airplanes. In addition, we have state of the art 3D Printing and Laser Cutting Capability

Learn Fabrication - Learn how to 3D Print or Laser Cut your own custom features for airplanes

Learn To Fly - Learn from our young, expert trainers that have many years of experience building, flying and instructing others. Our equipment features "buddy boxing" capabilities to make sure kids stay in the air and can rely on our instructors for back-up when they lose control. Use our simulators to learn how to fly before taking your real airplane to the skies.

Learn Aviation Basics - Learn about aerodynamics, the physics of flying (power plant, control surfaces, lift, etc), while applying your knowledge through iterative application to your airplanes.
Participate in Flying Projects: Put your airplane and flying skills to use: Races, Functional Skill applications, and the "Final Day Fly-In Extravaganza" where all the airplanes take to the air to show off skills and physical appearance.

Learn Radio Production Skills - Take advantage of the Pestalozzi Kinderdorf's commitment to teaching camp participants Digital Audio Media production for Radio Broadcast or Podcast. Kids will learn the basics of reportage, radio journalism, digital editing audio skills, and broadcasting via Radio and Internet.

A variety of outdoor activities taking advantage of our location in the Swiss Alps and proximity to nearby natural resources: Lake Constanz, Hiking, Stand-Up Paddle Board, Kayak

Evening / Alternative Activities:

Table Tennis, Gaming Night, Movie Night, St. Gallen Airport Tour, Drei Weieren Lakeside Swimming, Farm Visit, Biking, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting

Academic Courses

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The camp was amazing, and TechLabs was great with Peter and his friends. It is such a nice memory for all of us, and we are happy that we chose Techlabs for Peter’s camp
9 months ago

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How to get to there

Address: Pestalozzi Children’s Foundation, Kinderdorfstrasse 20, 9043 Trogen, Switzerland

Closest Airport: 1. St. Gallen Altenrhein Airport -OR- 2. Zürich International Airport

Airport Pickup: By Pre-Arrangement

Things to know

Cancellation Policy

3 Months+ @100%, 1 Month - 3 Months @50%, 0 - 1 Month @20%

Covid Measures

Swiss compliance per our host Pestalozzi Kinderdorf: https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/gesetze-und-bewilligungen/gesetzgebung/gesetzgebung-mensch-gesundheit/gesetzgebung-covid-19.html Children that test positive after arrival will be quarantined, parents contacted and arrangements made to arrange for pick-up, and refund of pro-rated, unused portion of camp. Staff will be tested for Covid prior to the start of camp.

Health & Safety

Provided by our partner Pestalozzi Kinderdorf, with on-site health facility and trained nurse. The city of St. Gallen is a 10 minute auto ride, and provides state-of-the-art full-scale health facilities should they become necessary.