With the beginning of the school year, Císařské lázně launched new educational programs for kindergartens and schools. They are inspired by experiential pedagogy and their aim is to introduce children in an entertaining way not only to what the Imperial Baths were used for, but also to provide them with general information about the spa phenomenon.
The educational sessions combine a tour of the historical premises and an interactive programme led by experienced lecturers. The tours for younger children are intended as an exploration of the building through all the senses - children can, for example, try out how the baths smell, taste or even sound. As part of the programme, they will experience musical surprises in the local concert hall, get moving in the ancient fitness room or taste the Karlovy Vary springs. Older children will explore the Imperial Baths more, try to solve a local mystery and prepare a spa treatment together. In this unique way of education, children can take away unforgettable and inspiring experiences.
Two working meetings with teachers of local schools and kindergartens were organized during the preparation of the education, and the programs reflect the needs of teachers so that they are beneficial not only for teaching history or history of home science, but also touch on topics in the field of biology, art education, art history or music education. In 2025, it is planned to launch a programme for secondary schools, which will be designed in a playful way, i.e. pupils and students will walk through the building in assigned historical roles (e.g. spa guest, doctor, city management, etc.) and will include elements of research education.
Currently, the Imperial Baths offer the "Spa with all the senses" programme for the youngest children, i.e. from about 3 to 7 years old. For older children between the ages of 8 and 12 there is the "Spa Snakes" programme. The programmes are designed for groups of up to a maximum of 30 children.
