Unser Sprachcamp Allgäu Team

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Hoch qualifizierte und erfahrene Outdoor Trainer*innen, die die entsprechende sicherheitstechnischen Ausbildungen wie Klettertrainer oder Mountainleader haben und auch mit den nötigen Softskills ausgestattet sind wie Pädagogik, Outdoor Education, Erlebnispädagogik.
Native Speakers, die aus der ganzen Welt zu uns kommen, sei es England, Irland, Amerika oder Südafrika.
Language Assistants, die unsere*n Trainer*in in einer 12er Gruppe unterstützen, damit die Teilnehmer genug Möglichkeiten haben, Englisch zu sprechen. Unsere Assistants sind auch Muttersprachler, meistens Studenten aus dem englischsprachigen Raum.

Ich wähle meine Outdoortrainer und Language Assistants sorgfältig aus – viele Sprachcamp Instructors kommen über mehrere Jahre zu uns, weil sie die kreative Art unseres Englischcamps sehr wertschätzen und auch als sinnstiftend erleben.

James

James is from a small town in the Southeast of England and currently lives in Edinburgh in Scotland. Having previously studied Physics and International Development, he currently works as an outdoor activity instructor, something that he enjoys as it takes him to all kinds of interesting places around the country and the world. He will often still be found outdoors even when not working, whether that be hiking, climbing, running, or cycling. On other days, however, he is just as likely to be found with a hot cup of coffee and a good book.

Favourite Place: Anywhere with friends
Favourite Food: Anything freshly cooked
Something I really enjoy doing at the moment: Visiting new places and meeting new people
Life motto: Tomorrow is fresh with no mistakes in it

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Katrin Jost

Ich organsiere die Sprachcamps vorab und vielleicht hatten Sie schon per email Kontakt mit mir. Ich bin bei allen Sprachcamps dabei und helfe mit, unterstütze mein Trainerteam oder kläre die Logistik vor Ort. Auch für unsere Schulcamps bin ich Ansprechpartner.

Meine Englischcamps bereite ich mit viel Sorgfalt und Freude vor – auch wenn dazu gehört sich durch einen Riesen Stapel Papierkram zu wühlen, damit meine Mitarbeiter trotz Brexit unsere Camps durchführen können. Dabei ist mir auch eine faire Bezahlung meiner Trainer wichtig.

Favourite Place: Home with my family and anywhere in the mountains
Favourite Food: Spinach Dumplings with tomato sauce
Something I really enjoy at the moment: Teaching English:-)
Life motto: Life is good

Joris

Joris was born in the Netherlands and studied Outdoor Education in the west of Ireland. He loves to explore and has been fortunate enough to travel to and work in a lot of beautiful places in the world. With a wide variety of interests he is experienced in many different aspects of the outdoor world, having worked as a snowboard instructor, sea kayak guide, climbing instructor, canyon guide, mountain leader and more. Give him a pair of hiking boots and a tent and he is as happy as he can get!

Favourite food: Wood-fired pizza.
Favourite place: Still on the lookout. Any tips are very happily received.
Something I really enjoy at the moment: Anything that involves a tent.
Life motto: Don’t panic, it’s only chaos.

Katie

Katies has been working for Sprachcamp Allgäu for 5 years now. During corona she trained to be a teacher but then decided to follow her passion and go climbing and work with kids in the outdoors again.

Favourite place: The Alps

Favourite food: Pancakes

Something I really enjoy at the moment: Hiking and travelling

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Iris

Iris has lived all of her life in Montreal, Canada, where she learned both French and English. She loves the arts and is currently studying in theater, but she also likes to read, to write poetry, to listen to music… She is always ready to go on a new adventure and to meet people, and she enjoys on a recreational basis all kinds of outdoor activities.

Favourite food: Nothing beats a cheese omlette
Favourite place: The ocean
Something I really enjoy at the moment: Rock Climbing
Life motto: Happiness is the end goal

Leon

Leon recently graduated University after studying Environmental Science for 3 years. During his time at university, he transformed his outdoor hobbies into a job as an instructor. He is in the process of gaining higher qualifications as rock-climbing instructor, paddle sport leader and Mountain Leader. In his spare time he can be found kayaking white water rapids, abseiling off cliff faces or climbing the epic slabs of the Mourne Mountains.

Qualification: Rock Climbing Instructor, Paddle sport Instructor, Duke of Edinburgh Assessor and Supervisor
Favourite Place: North Coast of Ireland
Favourite Food: Kendal mint cake on top of a mountain
Something I really enjoy doing at the moment: Climbing and Camping
Life motto: It might look dangerous, but it definitely looks cool

Chloe

Chloe loves working with children and young people and helping them learn through adventure and fun, whether it be as a Brownie leader in York, as a science leader at a YMCA summer camp, or as a nanny in the French Alps. She is a qualified teacher and previously spent four years teaching maths in Northamptonshire in the UK. In her spare time, Chloe can be found outside hiking, camping or skiing, or inside doing a jigsaw puzzle or reading with a hot chocolate.

Favourite Place – In the sea, on a mountain or in a tent

Favourite Food – Chocolate

Something I really enjoy at the moment – Walking and Camping by the sea

Life motto – Live more, worry less

Annika

Anika grew up in the US and has spent the past year traveling all around Europe. She has a degree in Environmental Sciences and is especially passionate about regenerative agriculture and soil science. Spending time outdoors is her therapy, whether it be rock climbing, cycling, hiking, gardening, or just relaxing. Anika also loves working with children and young people in spaces that encourage creative play, confidence-building, and problem-solving.

Favorite place: the Appalachian Mountains

Favorite food: Tacos

Something I really enjoy doing at the moment: making new friends

Life motto: Your best will always be good enough

Gav

Gav studied Sport and Leisure management at college, which he passed with distinction. After graduation, he decided to pursue his passion for adventure sports and move to the French Alps. Here he took his passion for the mountains to the next level. Not only was he mountain biking, snowboarding and rock climbing more than ever, he was also surrounded by Les Fiz, Les Arravis and Le Mont Blanc Massif! Within three years he had stood on top of these ranges, the highlight being Mont Blanc, which Gav summited in 2020.

Qualifikationen: Rock climbing instructor, Mountain Leader

Favourite Place: Chamonix

Something I really enjoy doing at the moment: Climbing

Life motto: You don’t need to have the best of everything to make the best of everything.

Stephan

Stephan grew up in Austria. He works as an instructor and guide on backpacking, skiing and climbing trips and gets a kick out of helping others become better at doing the things they love. When he doesn’t guide or teach, Stephan spends most of his time ski touring, hiking and climbing in the mountains with friends.

Qualifications: Staatl. gepr. Instruktor Skitouren, Hochtouren und Skihochtouren, Übungsleiter Sportklettern, Seilgartentrainer, Wilderness EMT, BLS Instructor (ERC), Rettungsschwimmer, Leave No Trace Master Educator.
Favourite Place: Western Alps
Favourite Food: Polenta
Something I really enjoy at the moment: Glacier mountaineering
Life motto: To live forever, or die in the attempt.

Mark

This is Mark, a dedicated adventurer, educator, coach, and advocate for sustainable mountain tourism. As an active mountain leader, he is a proud member of the Verband Deutscher Berg- und Skiführer e.V., and he’s also a licensed cross-country ski instructor. Mark’s educational background includes degrees in Outdoor Education and Organisational Learning. Born in the UK, he now splits his time between Allgäu in Germany and Wallis in Switzerland. When he’s not traversing the globe’s mountains and wilderness, Mark is deeply involved in promoting eco-friendly practices within the mountain tourism industry.

Favourite Place – The alps in winter, closely followed by the west coast of Scotland

Favourite Food – I am British, so it has to be Indian… anything spicy!

Something I really enjoy at the moment – Summer is all about rock climbing and running in the mountains and the sense of freedom it gives me!

Life motto – Life is short, do it now!

Michéal

Michéal is a passionate outdoor trainer and has been working in the industry for the last 4 years. He is living in Fort William, Scotland and the moment where he teaches groups of children at the climbing walls and outdoor centres.

Qualifications: Climbing Instrutor, First Aid, Mountain Leader

Favourite Place: No place like the present
Favourite Food: Fish and Chips
Something I really enjoy at the moment: Having the opportunity to share the outdoors with others
Life motto: People you meet create the paradise you find

Henry

Meet Henry, a Coventry University graduate with a BA in Geography and a genuine passion for the great outdoors. Not only is he skilled in academics, but Henry also explores his creative side through music as a guitarist, songwriter, and singer. His adventure doesn’t stop there; he holds certifications in Mountain Leading (ML), Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI), and Paddlesport Leader (PSL), and is working towards further qualifications. Henry’s diverse talents and continuous pursuit of professional development make him an invaluable member of our team.

Favourite Place: Sandwood Bay, North West Scotland

Favourite Food: Baked Beans

Something I really enjoy at the moment: Woodwork

Life motto: Everything you need is enough

Mischa

Conor is from England. He holds a degree in Sport Science and Outdoor Education. He enjoys all sports, he is a keen runner, cyclist and skier. He also loves adventures and travelling is a lifelong passion of his.

Qualifications – BASI Snowsports Instructor, Outdoor Education Instructor, Climbing Guide, Canoeing and Kayaking Guide

Favourite Place – in a storm

Favourite Food – Indian Curry

Something I really enjoy at the moment – Watching Wildlife

Life motto – Take the path less travelled

Ben

Ben is from the UK but has lived all over the world, most recently splitting time between the UK and the Middle East. Ben has an English Literature degree, as well as a Masters in Creative Writing, but his passion for being out in nature has led him into a career as an instructor and he loves to help others engage with the outdoors. During the pandemic, when travel was not an option, he completed a TEFL qualification and taught English online.

Favourite Place – Bridport, Dorset.

Favourite Food – Pancakes

Something I really enjoy at the moment – Swimming with turtles

Life motto – If you find yourself alone, riding in the green fields with the sun on your face, do not be troubled.

Lottie

Lottie is currently pursuing a degree in Sport & Exercise Science at the University of Edinburgh, Charlotte seamlessly blends academic rigor with practical outdoor skills. Her training encompasses a wide range of certifications, including Summer Mountain Leader, Rock Climbing Instructor, and various paddle sports and canyoning qualifications. With extensive experience in the UK’s rugged landscapes, Charlotte has also embraced international adventures, having spent time exploring and working in New Zealand. Beyond her outdoor pursuits, she is a former competitive surfer

Favourite place: The Alps

Favourite food: Pancakes

Something I really enjoy at the moment: Hiking and travelling

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