LEOlingo - South (Bavaria)

I worked for LEOlingo in 2021, 2022, 2023 and briefly in 2024. All I can say is that all those three summers and short but sweet 2 weeks in 2024 were some of my best and favourite summers and work placements of my life! Andrea is the most thoughtful boss you can find and she will make sure your time in Germany will be incredible. Bavaria is a beautiful place to visit and work in, and each camp is different but fun in its own way. There is plenty to see and do during your weekends too (or if you have evenings off at day camps, then evenings too!), so you definitely won't be bored - my recommendation is to embrace the German culture fully and take part in as many Fests as possible! And a must-do for all counsellors - visit Eibsee - the most spectacular lake in Germany!!! The programme that you teach at LEOlingo is so fun - some songs will live in your head rent free forever. I am still in touch with many friends from all around the world made over all those years, and it's so good now to be able to talk about our adventures, camp days and fun that we had. All in all, you will not regret it - if you want to have the best summer of your life, experience LEOlingo in Bavaria!!! :)

Working at Leolingo summer 2025 was a pleasure, the kids were always exciting, programming was well thought out, locations were always new and exciting, so much fun! Week long intensive training to help everyone learn the programming, games and activities so you’re well prepared for the job and working with the supervisors Paul and Nick is such a pleasure! They know what they’re doing!!

If you're at all curious about the program and on the fence about applying — just do it! Like past counselors have shared in previous reviews, the team and collaborative environment at LEOlingo is truly unforgettable. Working with colleagues from England, Ireland, and Canada means there's always something new to learn culturally and fun to be had. The other counselors' positive, enthusiastic, and dedicated attitude is truly infectious in the best way; when in doubt, I always had a solid team to rely on that was happy to help. Plus, I got to travel extensively during my one-week vacation and the weekends with fellow counselors who were just as enthusiastic about exploring Germany and its neighboring countries as I was. During the day-to-day camp life, I learned many different camp songs and games that still come in handy, working in a school environment. Despite all the work that goes into creating the best camp environment for the kids — leading high-energy activities for 7 hours a day — it never got overwhelming or boring thanks to the amazing, close-knit team. Andrea is a fantastic boss as well: encouraging, understanding, organized, flexible, and honest. Ultimately, I felt very welcome, gained vital leadership skills (and plenty of cool stories to share), and learned a lot about working with kids. I'd highly recommend this experience to anyone interested in growing personally and professionally, creating meaningful friendships, and making memories that last a lifetime.