Big holiday ahead: Technological summer camp in Thessaloniki for teenagers

Every free time parents have the same thought: what will the teenagers do in all the free hours they have? While some will find themselves a temporary job, many will find themselves spending hours in the room and in front of the screens. 

If you want to offer them more than a way to pass the time, the BIG IDEA company, which specializes in running international summer camps, announced that it will run a summer camp for the first time in Thessaloniki, Greece, in which participants from the country and the world will take part. The camp is held in Hebrew and English.

The camp, which is suitable for ages 15-18, will last 15 days during which the participants will take part in courses and workshops on a variety of topics. For example, a Python workshop for developing creative thinking skills and problem solving using AI, a program in biological sciences with a focus on activities conducted within a research laboratory, computer communication networks, the art of solving mathematical problems, website development, an entrepreneurship and business development course, female empowerment for girls, photography, meetings with Youth from all over the world, social activities in the afternoons, evenings and weekends. As well as tours, beach cruises, water sports activities, shopping, and more.

Out of the 15 days, there are 10 school days in the morning until noon. 

Accommodation is at the CAPSIS four-star hotel, located in a central location in the city of Thessaloniki, Greece, a 20-minute drive from the college. Accommodation in the camp is on a full board basis.

How much it will cost: The camp starts July 7-21, at a cost of NIS 14,900 including flights, accommodation and meals. 

In addition, BIG IDEA will once again run a summer camp this year in the youth village in Carmel adjacent to Zichron Ya'akov, which has been attended by hundreds of children and teenagers for the past 16 years.

The camps in Israel are offered in two routes and are also suitable for Shabbat observers: the Big 13-day route at a cost of NIS 12,500 (intended for grades 2-12); and the Big 7-day route at a cost of NIS 6,900 (intended for grades 2-9).

Tzuri Zaror, CEO of BIG IDEA: "Our vision is to nurture a curious, inquisitive and thoughtful generation, to equip each and every one with the tools to realize their personal potential, and to be a source of inspiration for great ideas that create change, based on the values of community, multiculturalism and Israeli innovation. This year, more than ever, it is important for us to allow Israeli children and teenagers experiences that will strengthen them and make them forget the difficult events due to the war."

In the summer camp, over 20 workshops in the fields of computers, gaming, design, music, robotics, photography, and more.