Summer Camp 2026 · Yurt39, Almaty

The Yurt: A Living Laboratory

What can a traditional yurt teach us about science, nature, art, engineering, and sustainable living? A two-week English-immersion day camp where children discover the wisdom behind one of humanity's most remarkable homes.

DatesAugust 3–14, 2026
Hours9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Ages8–14 years
LanguageEnglish immersion
PlacesOnly 8 children
LocationSarsena Amanzholova 39, Almaty
Camp group at Yurt39 Children creating chalk art Children preparing food together

A different kind of summer

The yurt becomes our classroom as mathematics, physics, biology, ecology, history, and culture come together in a structure that has sustained nomadic life for centuries. Every day begins with a big question and continues through experiments, exploration, storytelling, crafts, music, cooking, and outdoor adventures. Rather than memorizing facts, children learn by observing, creating, questioning, and collaborating.

What we'll do together

Our small groups encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong appreciation for nature and local culture.

Children working with wood Child shaping clay Children in discussion around a table

A day at camp

A balanced day runs from 9:00 to 17:00, with two hours of free play, three hours of deep learning, and movement throughout — a calm beginning and ending, and plenty of English conversation that never feels like an English class.

09:00–09:30Arrival, free play & morning exploration
09:30–10:00Morning circle, yoga & the big question of the day
10:00–11:30Inquiry investigation (science / math / nature)
11:30–12:30Outdoor free play
12:30–13:30Lunch & relaxation
13:30–15:00Creative workshop (art / craft / cooking / engineering / storytelling)
15:00–16:00Outdoor free play
16:00–16:45Reflection, English circle, songs & games
16:45–17:00Journals, sharing & pick-up

Every day also includes

The two-week journey

Each day opens with a big question and unfolds through investigation and hands-on making. Tap any day to see what's inside.

Week One — Building a Home
Day 1What makes a home?

Morning inquiry

  • Homes around the world
  • What makes a home?
  • Introduction to the yurt
  • English vocabulary and nature journal

Afternoon workshop

  • Team-building challenges
  • Storytelling circle
  • Draw your dream home
  • Garden exploration
Day 2Why is the yurt round?

Morning inquiry

  • Circles in nature
  • Geometry and symmetry
  • Measuring circles
  • Why circles are strong

Afternoon workshop

  • Build miniature yurts
  • Kazakh ornament design
  • English speaking games
Day 3Can a house move?

Morning inquiry

  • Forces, compression and tension
  • Engineering challenge

Afternoon workshop

  • Build portable structures
  • Wind experiments
  • Team engineering challenge
Day 4Can a house breathe?

Morning inquiry

  • Plants used in yurts
  • Natural fibres
  • Sustainable materials
  • Nature walk

Afternoon workshop

  • Botanical printing
  • Rope making
  • Eco-art
Day 5Who helped build the yurt?

Morning inquiry

  • Sheep, horses and camels
  • Felt and wool

Afternoon workshop

  • Felt making
  • Traditional crafts
  • Kazakh games and storytelling
Week Two — Living Sustainably
Day 6How did nomads live without plastic?

Morning inquiry

  • Circular economy
  • Waste, repair and reuse

Afternoon workshop

  • Upcycled crafts
  • Design challenge
  • English debate
Day 7Why do we tell stories?

Morning inquiry

  • Oral traditions
  • Heroes and legends
  • English storytelling

Afternoon workshop

  • Puppet theatre
  • Story writing
  • Story illustration
Day 8Can food tell a story?

Morning inquiry

  • Garden exploration
  • Local food and seasonal ingredients
  • Food science

Afternoon workshop

  • Cooking together
  • Recipe writing
  • Traditional snacks and a shared meal
Day 9What can art teach us about nature?

Morning inquiry

  • Nature as inspiration
  • Kazakh ornament
  • Natural pigments and ecology

Afternoon workshop

  • Collaborative installation
  • Nature weaving
  • Recycled sculpture
  • Exhibition preparation
Day 10What will we leave behind?

Morning inquiry

  • Reflection: what have we learned?
  • Becoming Young Yurt Ambassadors

Afternoon celebration

  • English presentations
  • Family exhibition
  • Kazakh songs and traditional games
  • Shared meal and certificates

Pricing

Full camp — 10 days
August 3–14
120,000 ₸
One week — 5 days
per child
68,000 ₸

Discount available for additional children from the same family.

Reserve a place

Only 8 places are available. To register or ask a question, get in touch:

Camp location: Sarsena Amanzholova 39, Almaty