Spanish Immersion Camp. Languages and Nature, Galicia, Spain

Nature | Activities | Friendships | Learning

A unique camp where young people learn languages in the most natural way possible: as if they were on an exchange with a family or in a language immersion situation. For 24 hours a day they are with peers who are native speakers of the language.

We guide participants through carefully thought-out and well-planned activities. Giving the language learning an appropriate context. This active approach does not allow the learner to feel self-conscious and withdrawn but allows the participant to be in a real situation, naturally using his or her language skills because he or she wants to.

We are not like the vast majority of camps, we are boutique and on purpose.  We have designed our format to be small, allowing the child to feel an important part of the experience.

DAILY PROGRAM

The day starts with a movement activity: yoga / mindfulness / gymnastics in the forest or sports. 

Every day there is an off-site activity, either canoeing or surfing - in both cases with federated schools.

We love hiking and cultural exploration.

On “weekdays” there are language classes - fun and fascinating sessions with guides looking to make the language a living thing.

There is always...

Group time, to reinforce friendships and discovery…often through games such as ping pong, table soccer, darts, or by working on personal projects.

Time for disconnection and free time sessions at camp, at the beach, in the woods - no electronic devices! 

Great food: three meals a day and mid-morning and afternoon snacks plus campers' home cooking 😊

Room time for relaxing, reading, chatting and personal hygiene. And, of course... sleep!

Theatre. At the end of each week of camp there is a performance/show that the kids will work on throughout the week. They have a training session with a professional actor who is also an incredible language teacher - this prepares them perfectly.

Each week there is a full day excursion outside of camp. It usually consists of walking a section of the Camino de Santiago or climbing a local mountain and going down to the beach to play cricket.

We do various outdoor activities such as hiking, shelter building, and fire cooking.

Towards the end of the camp there is always a night available for those who want to sleep under the stars camping - nothing less than a magical experience.

4 Elements Galicia is located in a south-facing river valley in the northwestern corner of Spain. Surrounded by native oak forests and natural beauty, our grounds offer the perfect setting for a unique and rejuvenating experience.

Accommodation

• Three dormitories with en-suite bathrooms, accommodating between four and eight people per room

• One double room for a monitor to ensure 24hr safety

Facilities

• Large common room for eating, studying, yoga, etc.

• Fully equipped kitchen

• Large shaded and sheltered porch for rainy-day activities such as darts, table football, ping pong, and relaxing benches and deckchairs

• Home Cinema facility

• Wood-fired hot tub and pizza oven

• "Midsummer Night's Dream" stage in the woods

• Landscaped garden, forest (10000m2), pond, vegetable garden and fruit trees

• Fire pit, barbecue and outdoor stone table

• Forest glades for forestry activities

• River walk and river for summer swimming

• 15 min drive to the coast and beaches

Fisterra 20 minutes away.  Santiago la Compostela and La Coruña 1 hour.

STAFF

• The founders have more than 20 years of experience working with young people through workshops and educational projects

• Nature lovers

• They love teaching languages and fostering intercultural communication

• Guides with strong teaching experience, working with young people, passionate and energetic, professional and native English or Spanish speakers

• Trained in first aid and lifeguard training

• All staff are criminal record checked and certified

Teen and Kid's Camp includes:

• English or Spanish classes

• Surfing and canoeing sessions

• Overnight camping

• Bushcraft/survival training

• Theatre training

• Excursion - Camino de Santiago or other hikes

• Nature and environment education

• Full board for residential campers

• Snacks and midday meal for day-campers

• Qualified monitors

• Camp coordinator

• Liability and Accident Insurance

Mini Camp includes:

• Session and activity taught in native English.

• Forest school activities

• Bushcraft activities

• Nature education

• A mid-morning snack

• Qualified instructors

• Camp coordinator

• Civil Responsibility and Accident Insurance

To get to 4 Elements Galicia:

By car: visit our contact page for directions.

By bus or train: La Coruña and Santiago de Compostela have large stations with regional and national connections.

By plane: LCG (La Coruña airport) and SCQ (Santiago de Compostela airport)

We organize transfers from local airports and bus/train stations with our professional, certified and preferred driver.

Local transfers during the camps are included in the price.

• Kid’s Camp only: 2 weeks 15%, 3 weeks 20% & 4 weeks 25%

• 10% 2 siblings, 15% 3 siblings