CAPLA (Connecting Americans and Poles through Language and the Arts)

CAPLA is a summer camp programme in Poland that brings together American and Polish teachers and students for English-language immersion and cultural exchange focused on language and the arts. American staff (including certified teachers, teacher aides, and peer tutors) teach morning lessons and lead extracurricular activities while Polish staff support programming and provide cultural instruction. The programme includes room and board, a complimentary cultural tour, local transportation, and medical insurance for American staff during the camp. Peer tutors, teacher aides, and teachers have defined roles and responsibilities during the programme.

Room and board in Poland, complimentary cultural tour, airport transportation in Poland, medical insurance coverage in Poland (within policy parameters), cross-cultural teaching experience.

American and Polish teachers, teacher aides, and peer tutors; certified teachers (active or retired) or persons with verifiable teaching experience; college students aged 18+ may apply as teacher aides; American students 16–17 may apply as teacher aides if accompanied by a parent; American students 10–15 may apply as peer tutors if accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Applicants use the organiser's online application (Apply link on the Eagle-Orzeł website) and follow instructions including payment of the registration fee where required.