Success Story: A 6-Day English Class Trip to Stralsund Filled with Music, Theatre & Big Dreams

Justin Wolter
Nov 28
3 min read

When the 7th grade of Salzmannschule Schnepfenthal faced a sudden change of plans for their class trip abroad, the disappointment was real. But what happened next turned into something even bigger: a once-in-a-lifetime english class trip in Stralsund, created together with LevelUp English.

Instead of cancelling or settling for a “plan B,” 25 students embarked on a 6-day immersive English adventure by the Baltic Sea, combining creative workshops, outdoor challenges, and unforgettable group moments.

And the best part? They traveled sustainably by train, making the trip not only exciting and affordable, but also eco-friendly.

📌 Project Overview

School: Salzmannschule Schnepfenthal

Grade: 7th

Group size: 25 students

Duration: 6-day class trip

Focus: Music, Theatre & Entrepreneurship

Trainers: Felix 🇬🇧 & Mirren 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Location: Stralsund (with beach, culture, and adventure on the side!)

🌍 A Once-in-a-Lifetime Alternative (That Became a Highlight of the Year)

Originally, the class had planned to travel abroad. When that option fell through, teachers and parents were left searching for an alternative that still felt meaningful. That’s where we stepped in. LevelUp designed a fully immersive english class trip right here in Germany, proving that language learning doesn’t require flights to feel international. Stralsund offered the perfect setting: coastline, nature, culture, and space for creativity, plus the chance to build real confidence in English through experience.

What could have been a compromise became a highlight of the school year.

🎭🎶 Creativity Meets the Beach – A Unique Learning Experience

Every day combined structured English learning with playful, real-world practice, so students used English constantly, not only in class.

☀️ Morning Workshops:

Each morning focused on three exciting themes:

🎤 Music WorkshopStudents wrote and performed their own songs in English — building vocabulary, rhythm, and confidence on stage.
🎭 Theatre WorkshopThrough improvisation, storytelling, and role play, students learned to express themselves freely and fearlessly.
💡 Entrepreneurship WorkshopThey explored future-skills like idea-building, teamwork, and real-world communication — all in English.

🌟 Afternoons and evenings:

filled with adventures and team-building activities, making sure that learning English extended far beyond the classroom:

🏖️ Beach Excursions & Bonfires: Time to relax, play games and enjoy the beautiful coastal setting.

🚢 Ferry Trip to Altefähr: A scenic boat ride leading to a forest adventure park where students tackled climbing courses and outdoor challenges.

🎳 Bowling Night: Friendly competition and bonding in a lively environment.

🏆 LevelUp Olympics: A fun, interactive challenge to test teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity.

🎉 Final Talent Show & Disco: A celebratory evening where students showcased their skills, sang, danced, and reflected on their incredible week.

Sample schedule for an English class trip to the Baltic Sea (Ostsee), including activities, workshops, and seaside excursions.

This unique blend of education, adventure and social experiences ensured students had a summer class trip that ticked all the boxes ✅

💬 What Students & Parents said

📢 “Papa, das Programm ist mega!!!! Ich freu mich soooooo.” – Student

📢 “Der Kontakt mit Felix und Mirren war extrem bereichernd und schön. ‘Papa, da war nur positive Energie.’” – Student

📢 “Wenn man als Eltern kaum Anrufe bekommt, weiß man, dass es den Kindern gut geht.” – Parent

📢 “Die Mischung aus Workshops, Ausflügen und gemeinsamen Essen war einfach perfekt.” – Parent

📢 “Wir können nur Danke sagen für die Planung, die starke Betreuung und die tolle Stimmung!” – Parent

📢 “Wir werden kräftig die Trommel schlagen, damit mehr Schüler diese Erfahrung machen können.” – Parent

🔥 A Trip Worth Repeating

This english class trip was so successful that parents and teachers hope to make it a regular tradition. What started as an unexpected change of plans became an unforgettable experience, showing that language learning can be fun, dynamic, creative, and deeply motivating.