Natural English with native teachers & international mentors
Daily interaction with native teachers and international student mentors. Use English confidently in every situation — from daily conversation to presentations and debates.
Summer Camp · Gratitude & Growth
Cultivating Great Minds
A journey to discover yourself and the world around you.
Overview
Cultivating Great Minds
A 100% English‑speaking camp with native teachers and international student mentors. Campers learn naturally through real activities, group projects and daily conversation, explore the culture of Hoi An – Da Nang, and build physical and emotional balance through sports, yoga and mindfulness.
“The purpose of education is to replace an empty mind with an open one.” — Malcolm Forbes. This summer we don’t only bring children valuable knowledge and skills; we spark a passion for learning and awaken the potential within. Cultivating Great Minds is a special adventure where campers freely explore the wide world — and themselves.
Program highlights
Real‑world experiences
Outdoor activities exploring the culture, nature and people of Da Nang and Hoi An — including the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival — plus a meaningful community project.
Body & mind balance
Daily sports and outdoor games build stamina and teamwork; yoga, meditation and emotional exercises help children listen to themselves and stay positive.
Gratitude is growth
Children learn to appreciate what they have, care for others, work in teams and develop leadership and critical thinking.
Itinerary
Day 1 Opening the Heart
- Welcome & free exploration
- Ice‑breaker & team‑bonding challenges
Skills: Adaptation, confident communication
Day 2 Adventure & Discovery
- Rise & shine: morning yoga
- Welcome & orientation
- VinWonders exploration – teamwork building
- Sharing circle
Skills: Cooperation, problem solving, trust
Day 3 The Power of Giving
- English class: energy & sugar
- Baking challenge – spreading joy
- Fitness with fun
- Hoi An by night
Skills: Healthy nutrition, sharing with others
Day 4 Strong Body, Strong Mind
- English class: move to grow
- River kayaking
- Fitness with fun
- Sunset BBQ on the beach
Skills: Fitness, endurance, embracing challenges
Day 5 The Journey Within
- English class: art therapy for emotional health
- Magic clay: creative art & meditation
- Summer beach festival
- Sharing circle
Skills: Emotional intelligence through art
Day 6 Gratitude in Action
- Basket‑boat journey through the coconut forest
- Gratitude moment: looking back on the journey
- International fireworks night
Skills: Public speaking, gratitude
Day 7 The Power of New Beginnings
- Departure
Skills: Setting long‑term goals
Sample daily schedule
- Wake up
- Morning movement
- Breakfast
- Learning sessions
- Lunch & rest
- Field trips & experiences
- Sports
- Free time
- Dinner
- Wellbeing activity
- Call home
- Lights out
Venues
Accommodation · Nature Resort Hoi An
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