Summer camp in Germany
A unique learning and fun experience for your kids
Little Paleontologist's Summer Campus in the Altmühltal Nature Park | Germany
An adventure among fossils, dinosaurs and nature for young explorers!
After the great success of last year’s edition, we are doubling the dates this year! Young people between the ages of 10 and 14 will have the unique opportunity to have an unforgettable experience in the heart of Germany at the impressive Altmühltal Nature Park, one of the richest areas of natural and geological history in Europe.
Guided by the experienced operators of Giunone Soc Coop, who have specialized in running science residential camps in Sardinia for many years, the young participants will be transformed into real paleontologists and explorers.
What awaits them?
- Digging in fossil pits: children will have the chance to get their hands in history by participating in excavations in real fossil pits, where they can discover and study fossils from millions of years ago.
- Visits to museums and dinosaur-themed parks: the camp includes visits to famous museums and parks in the area, where you can admire dinosaur skeletons, life-size reconstructions, and discover the secrets of these fascinating prehistoric creatures.
- Educational activities and workshops: through games, experiments and hands-on workshops, participants will learn notions of geology, paleontology and biology while having fun and stimulating their scientific curiosity.
- Nature exploration: the Altmühltal Nature Park offers breathtaking landscapes, ideal for hiking, observing the local flora and fauna, and relaxing moments surrounded by nature.
Calendar field in Germany 2026
July and August
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Monday, July 20 – Saturday, July 25
6 days – Paleontology Campus in Germany -
Monday, July 27 – Saturday, August 1
6 days – Paleontology Campus in Germany
Little paleontologist's summer camp in the Altmühltal Nature Park
Description and details about the summer camp
Who can participate in the Campus
The camp is for girls and boys between the ages of 10 and 14.
Museums and fossiliferous quarries to discover
- Dinosaur Museum Altmühltal
- Blumenberg fossil quarry
- Berger museum
- Willibaldsburg Castle
- Jurassic Museum "Jura-Museum"
- Solnhofen Quarry
- Museum of Paleontology "Bürgermeister-Müller-Museum"
- Included in the camp is everything needed for campus work.
What's on at the Little Paleontologist's Summer Campuses.
Summer camp educational activities include educational moments at the museum and outdoors. The camp will include visits to several fossiliferous quarries where they will try their hand at digging for real Mesozoic fossils. In addition to the excavation we visit several museums with spectacular dinosaurs and fossils from the same period, as well as theme parks.
The tools for carrying out the summer campus that are delivered are.
- PARC backpack
- Hammer
- Chisel
- Brush
- Documentation of the Little Paleontologist
- Little Paleontologist's Shirt
Little paleontologist's summer camps
Description of a "typical" day at the Summer Campus:
Operators
Camp participants are always accompanied by three/four operators with a van in tow.
Morning
- Wake up at about 7:30 a.m.
- Italian breakfast at the accommodation
- Moving to quarries for excavation simulation
- Snacks
- Excavation continues
- Packed lunch or in suitable accommodation for children
Afternoon
- Relaxation moment at the park or in the accommodation facility
- Museum or park activities
- Snacks
- 6 p.m. showers and phone calls home
- Dinner in facility suitable for children
Night
- Group games until about 11:30 p.m.
- Move to the dormitories for overnight stay. The rooms are equipped with a bathroom, and participants are accommodated in dorms of 4/5 beds divided by gender. In the evenings, an operator and a female operator follow the group in their bedtime preparation actions. The two operators rest with the participants or in the anteroom so that they can handle any sleep deficiencies or small moments of homesickness.
Meals
Selected accommodations offer the use of the kitchen so that meals can be prepared in line with the Mediterranean diet and the tastes of the children. At the same time it is considered with the group to savor the local cuisine .
Accommodation structure and location
The accommodation is located at the Altmühltal Nature Park, selected to accommodate festive groups of young paleontology enthusiasts. You sleep in rooms or bungalows for 4 /5 kids.
In the green heart of Bavaria: the Altmühltal Nature Park is located a hundred kilometers north of Munich.
How to reach the camp and transfer
To reach the camp, several travel solutions are available:
Departure and return with operators from Cagliari-Elmas airport
Participants may travel in groups with camp operators, ensuring safe accompaniment the entire way.Independent arrival and departure from the facility
It is possible to drop off and pick up participants directly at the camp facility by agreeing on arrival and departure times in advance.Arrival and departure from Munich or Nuremberg airports
Participants can travel independently and land at Munich or Nuremberg airports.
Transfer service to and from the airport can be arranged with the camp operators, as well as reception for participants traveling alone.
Summary of costs and regulatory details.
The cost of the camp is €890 per participant (€850 each for double registration same family, e.g., siblings/sisters, second consecutive year) and includes:
- 6 lunches (may be packed lunches)
- 5 breakfasts
- 12 snacks
- 5 dinners
- 5 overnights
- small paleontologist kit
- Camp jersey
- Continuous presence of educators/operators
- registration fee
- insurance
- Travel from the accommodation to the places where the activities will take place and back for all the days of the camp
Minimum and maximum number of participants
The Summer Campus is confirmed upon reaching 8 kids enrolled. The maximum number for each campus is 15/16 participants.
NOT INCLUDED.
- Return flight from Italy
- Airport-to-facility transfers (INCLUDED ONLY IF TRAVELING WITH OPERATORS)
Reference Airports
The nearest airports to the facility are:
- Munich (MUC ) - about 1 hour by car
- Nuremberg (NUE) - about 1 hour by car
Travel Options
Journey with Operators (Recommended)
Children can travel together with the operators on the following group flight:
- Departure: Monday, July 20 or 27 from Cagliari (CAG) to Munich (MUC)
- Return: Saturday, July 25 or August 1 from Munich (MUC) to Cagliari (CAG)
- Company: Lufthansa
- Baggage: 1 trolley of 8 kg per person
Individual Arrivals
For those who prefer to make their own travel arrangements, a transfer service from the airport to the facility can be arranged (additional cost).
DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZATIONS
- Individual Travel Documents
As of June 26, 2012, all Italian minors must have their own valid travel documents, such as a passport or valid ID card. - Accompanying statement
For minors under the age of 14 traveling without parents or legal guardians, an "accompanying declaration" is required. This document must be prepared by parents or guardians at the Police Headquarters, authorizing a specific adult to accompany the minor during the trip. - Parental Consent for Entry and Lodging in Germany
German authorities recommend that minors traveling alone or accompanied by persons other than their parents have a notarized statement of consent from their parents or legal guardians.
How to book Campus
Information and Reservations
Contact and Reservation
For information and registration, we are at your disposal:
- Phone and WhatsApp: +39 391 676 8863
- Email: parcgenoni@gmail.com
The reservation is considered fully confirmed only after receiving our official confirmation email.
Method of Enrollment
Limited places are available. In case of high demand, priority will be given according to the chronological order of receipt of registrations complete with all required documents.
Our staff members are available to update you on the enrollment numbers for each campus and to help you identify the date and group best suited to your child’s needs.
Documentation and Preparation
A 30% down payment is required with online booking. The balance will be due upon final confirmation of the camp.
When the reservation is completed, the system automatically generates the registration form with all the child’s data including allergies and intolerances.
The form should be:
- Signed (handwritten or digitally)
- Returned signed to be attached to insurance documentation (form can also be signed by hand at the beginning of camp)
Afterwards you will receive:
- The complete list of essentials to bring
- The list of discouraged items
Campus Photos and Memories
During the campus we take group and individual photos to document:
- The activities carried out
- Highlights of the experience
- Small Paleontologist/Archaeologist graduation ceremony.
Image Release: At registration, permission to use photos is requested. At the end of the campus, all images will be shared with families in personalized folders. For children without releases, faces will be blacked out in group photos.
Travel Documents for Germany
To participate in the campus in Germany, it is necessary to prepare:
- Valid foreign national identity document (passport or ID card) for each participant
- Declaration of accompaniment for minors under the age of 14 (to be drawn up at the Police Headquarters)
- Parental consent for entry and accommodation in Germany (notarized)
Our operators will provide all the detailed guidance and assistance needed to complete the documentation.
Our Guarantee
We ensure the utmost helpfulness, professionalism and care to create a memorable and safe experience for all children.
Summer camp in Germany
Altmühltal Nature Park-
€ 870 - second consecutive year
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€ 870 each for double enrollment same family
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F.A.Q.
Frequently asked questions
Calls home are scheduled from 7 to 8 p.m. In case the participant does not have a phone there will be the operators’ phone available.
Absolutely. Practitioners read readings for the whole group that are appropriate for children.
Absolutely not, including those of the cell phone.
Yes, it is possible to bring the camera. The operators take photos of the activities of all the children and at the end of the camp send all the photos to the parents via email.
Yes, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. can be used to call home.
No, in case of cancellation the camp is non-refundable.
