Summer is all about discovery, play, new friendships, and experiences that stay with children long after the holidays end. At Avenor College, we aim to turn every summer day into an authentic learning journey filled with interactive, creative and energetic activities.
Under the theme “In Real Life”, Avenor Summer School returns this year between 29 June and 24 July, offering a programme designed for children aged 1.9 to 12 years, hosted in our Greenfield campus in a safe and welcoming environment. Throughout the summer, children will take part in a wide range of activities tailored to each age group, from outdoor adventures and sports to creative workshops, trips, themed experiences and meaningful shared moments.
We invite you to discover below insights from Cristina Farcaș – Avenor Summer School Lead and Andreea Dumitrescu – Primary Summer School Coordinator, about how this summer programme for children aged 1.9 to 12 is designed.
A theme that brings the real world closer to children
This year’s theme, “In Real Life”, invites children to explore the world around them through play, discovery, and hands-on experiences, tailored to each age group. The youngest explorers in Nursery will experience summer learning between 29 June and 24 July, while children aged 5 to 12 will enjoy all planned activities between 29 June and 10 July at the Avenor College campus in Greenfield.
In Nursery, “In Real Life” takes children on a learning journey rooted in the real world, adapted to their interests and developmental stage. The four weekly modules encourage them to explore big questions such as “How does the world work?” and “How can we make the world a better place?”. Learning comes alive through sensory activities, STEAM experiences, nature exploration and meaningful connections with the local community.
For children aged 5 to 12, the experience is built around essential questions such as “How does the world around us work?”, “Who are the real-life superheroes in our lives?” and “What makes a young entrepreneur?”. These ideas are explored through Project-Based Learning (PBL), where children turn curiosity into hands-on projects, discover fascinating cultures, travel imaginatively through history and experiment with different forms of art.
What’s new in Summer School 2026
For children aged 1.9 to 5, this year’s edition extends the programme to four weeks and places a strong focus on developing independence through activities carried out beyond the traditional classroom, in the forest or during excursions. For the Young Explorers group, dedicated to children aged 1.9 to 3, the programme also includes engaging workshops led by special guests, as well as weekly swimming activities – shares Cristina Farcaș, Avenor Summer School Lead.
For children aged 5 to 12, the summer programme also brings new and memorable experiences. The Water Fun programme is expanded to include weekly swimming sessions, alongside guest-led workshops and interactive activities aligned with PBL themes. Children will also discover a new Escape Room challenge, take part in weekly trips to different destinations, attend hands-on gardening and cooking workshops, and, of course, enjoy the much-anticipated school sleepover – notes Andreea Dumitrescu, Primary Summer School Coordinator.
Experiences children remember most
Some activities, year after year, become true summer stories children carry with them long after the programme ends.
In Nursery, summer memories are built from simple and meaningful moments: weekly themed parties, swimming activities, daily forest explorations and quiet story time with educators. These experiences support children’s emotional and social development while helping them discover the world with confidence and curiosity.
For children aged 5 to 12, the school sleepover, Water Fun days and weekly excursions are among the most loved experiences. These moments combine fun, friendship and adventure, creating memories that last.
Nature as a living classroom
The location of the Avenor College campus near Băneasa Forest transforms nature into a genuine learning and exploration space for all Summer School children, regardless of age. Children spend time outdoors every day in an environment that encourages curiosity, movement and a natural connection with the world around them.
The forest becomes an extension of the learning space, where children engage in age-appropriate activities ranging from exploration and free play to sports, gardening workshops and outdoor learning experiences. Excursions and nature-based activities are designed to build resilience, independence and confidence, while also encouraging an active and healthy lifestyle. 
More than just a summer holiday
Avenor Summer School is more than a holiday programme; it is a space where children grow, explore and develop essential skills in a natural and relaxed way. The summer experience supports their independence, confidence, social-emotional skills, and ability to collaborate and build new friendships.
At the same time, the programme offers a valuable transition experience for children who will begin their journey in the Avenor community in autumn. Through safe, welcoming and familiar experiences, children gradually adapt to the rhythm and atmosphere of school life, building the emotional comfort and confidence needed for a new beginning.
Special offer for new Pregătitoare and Grade 5 students
For newly enrolled families whose children will start Pregătitoare or Grade 5 in September 2026, we are offering two free weeks at Avenor Summer School. This is a wonderful opportunity for children to discover the school, meet teachers and peers, and settle into a natural and relaxed transition.
Our goal is that on their first official school day, children step into the campus not as strangers, but as members of a community they already know, with shared memories and a sense of belonging.
This offer is available exclusively for new families joining in the 2026–2027 academic year (Pregătitoare and Grade 5) who complete the enrolment process between 18 May and 25 June.
For more information, please contact us at:
📧 admissions@avenor.ro
