Winter holidays are the perfect time for a child to step away from screens, make new friends and use English in real conversation. BBC Camp has been running English-language camps in Bakuriani for more than 12 years, and more than 12,500 children have taken part.
Here is everything a parent needs to know about winter camp 2027: dates, prices, a day at camp, what's included and what to pack.
When is winter camp 2027?
Camp starts on 3 January and runs in three sessions:
3–8 January (6 days, 5 nights)
8–13 January (6 days, 5 nights)
3–13 January (11 days, 10 nights)
The camp is for children and teenagers aged 7 to 17.
How much does winter camp cost?
6 days (3–8 or 8–13 January): 1150 ₾
11 days (3–13 January): 2200 ₾
Register by 15 December and the price is 100 ₾ lower: 1050 ₾ for 6 days, 2100 ₾ for 11 days.
A 150 ₾ deposit books the place, and the balance is due by 25 December. If you cancel, the deposit is not refunded and the rest is refunded in full.
What's included?
Transfer Tbilisi–Bakuriani–Tbilisi
Hotel stay
Three meals a day, a healthy diet for children
Fun, interactive English seminars with English-speaking teachers
Medical care and a pediatrician
Stationery and textbooks
Prizes and gifts
Photo and video service
Certificate
Dance and karaoke evenings
Christmas and New Year music programme
Lottery draw and gala event
Not included: ski pass, ski equipment, instructor and insurance.
What does a day at camp look like?
09:00 Morning exercise
09:30 Breakfast
11:00 Outdoor activities: snowball fights, skiing and sledding, the ice rink
14:00 Back to the hotel
14:30 Lunch
15:30 Seminar with English-speaking teachers
17:00 Competitions and games ("What? Where? When?")
19:00 Dinner
20:00 Karaoke, dancing, a play, creative games or a film
22:00 Winning teams announced
22:30 Lights out
English at camp
Children are grouped by English level, so everyone can take an active part. Seminars are led by English-speaking teachers using fun, hands-on methods, and include:
Conversation and listening practice
Presentations and public speaking
Discussions and debates
Team projects and logic challenges
Educational games and creative activities
The goal is simple: speak English freely, get past the fear of speaking, and enjoy learning.
Where do the children stay and eat?
Children stay at the high-end Hotel 1700 in Bakuriani. Three meals a day are cooked on site and served buffet style, with fresh, quality ingredients.
Safety and health
A pediatrician looks after the children's health at camp.
Instructor-leaders with 12+ years of experience look after the children.
Phones are allowed for one hour a day. The rest of the time is for friends, activities and new experiences.
If a child gets sick, we give first aid on site and contact you straight away.
How do the children get to Bakuriani?
The transfer is included. The bus leaves the Avlabari metro bus stop at 10:00 on the first day of each session: 3 January (3–8 and 3–13 January sessions) and 8 January (8–13 January session).
What to pack for winter camp
A personal towel
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Gloves, a scarf and a hat for the snow
Warm clothes
An outfit for the awards event
Pocket money: we recommend no more than 5 ₾ a day
Before camp starts, parents receive a detailed packing list.
How to register
Registration is online at banaki.ge/en/register and takes a few minutes. After registering, you'll get a confirmation email with the payment details.
Questions? Call us on 592 055 040 or 577 798 122, or see the FAQ.
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