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Practical issues
Students learn Spanish by practicing speaking together, using a range of specially chosen and interesting subjects. These become short but engaging projects using role play, developing ideas and discussing them with other campers using their improving language skills. Lessons are in well- equipped classroooms but in good weather can be moved outdoors. At the end of the camp our qualified teacher and the Language Director award certificates to each student, but more importantly a separate detailed progress report is sent independently to each family.
Our highly succesful language teaching programme is mainly based on the spoken word and sets very high standards in language learning, yet with achievable goals for the young learner. Using techniques based on participation, role playing and fun, students enjoy the experience and achieve really positive results.
It is our camp policy that all medications are presented to the health care staff on arrival at the camp and they will be kept and dispensed by our staff. If your child requires any medication (prescription or non-prescription), please ensure that it is clearly labelled with your child’s name and provide clear written instructions as to how it must be dispensed. Prescription drugs must be in the original container with licensed physician’s instructions.
Should your child be required to keep any medication on him/her (e.g. an asthma inhaler), please
provide a written medical certificate from your family doctor to this effect.
El horario de recepción en el campamento, para los que no elijáis el autobus, es de 12.00h. a 13.30h. los días de llegada, siendo las horas de recogida siempre de 10,30h. a 12,00h.
Days at camp are full of activities from wake-up time till lights out with campers constantly on the move. It is a rule at the camp for children not to use their phones during activity periods not only for safety reasons but to ensure they make the most out of each day. We encourage parents not to call during these periods and instead ask that calls to campers to be made during their free-time period. The time frame is generally between 2.45pm – 3.45pm. on Tuesdays and Fridays.
It is also important to note that the first few days at the camp can be difficult for some children and speaking with parents can increase the feeling of homesickness. Parents can help their children during this period by being supportive and asking about nice things they have done during the day encouraging children to share positive moments.
If at any time you would like more information on how your child is doing, please contact the camp and we will be happy to help (00 34 653 391 370).
...and from the heart
Only you, as parents, can know the answer. However, experience shows that the younger the child the easier they adapt. Our program is designed for children aged 8-16 years.
Provided the child arrives at camp with a positive attitude, with the intention to make new friends and to learn new skills, we guarantee you that we will do everything possible for an unforgettable holiday.
Experiences such as playing outdoors, enjoying nature and learning about the environment in an intuitive way are essential to a child’s positive development. This together with the wide variety of fun activities and the interaction with a new culture and language will result in a most enriching experience for young minds.
We understand that you, as parents or guardians, have mixed emotions about sending your child to a summer camp, but the social and emotional benefits that your child will gain from a top quality, well-organised camp are priceless.
Children will learn to interact with other children from different cultures, to forge friendships and memories. It will be possibly their first experience away from home without their parents, forcing them to reach out and embrace new situations and learn new skills. Camp works wonders for self-confidence and for many children CÍJARA SUMMER CAMP is an important step on a journey to becoming prepared, well-rounded young adults.
If you decide to send your child to camp we believe you will not regret your decision!
This is one of the reasons some parents actually choose to send their child to summer camp, to learn to overcome their timidity. It is true that all children may struggle to adapt to new situations and new people at first, but thanks to the dedication and professionalism of CÍJARA SUMMER CAMP staff your child will overcome those barriers. The earlier these issues are faced, the easier it is for a child to overcome them and learn new behaviours.
From approximately 7 years old, children invariably enjoy camp, however this will depend on their individual maturity. There are 6 and 7 year olds that thrive in a camp environment and adapt straight away and 11 and 12 year olds (or even older) who have never had an experience away from home and find it harder to adjust. The beauty of children is that every single one is unique and special, or so we see it, which is why we strive to get to know the children on an individual basis so that we know how to get the best out of them. Our groups are small, 1 monitor for 6 children – exceeding the legal requirements.
Your child will come to a safe environment where she/he will expand their horizons, acquire life skills and develop their personality, allowing them to adapt more easily to the new situations that life may throw at them in the future.
This is a very common theme for children leaving home for the first time, although often the parents suffer more than the children themselves. The children are kept busy all day with our fun-filled program: Classes, workshops, sports & activities, trips, evening entertainment and games (all adapted to be suitable for each age range) so they don’t have much time to miss home! Of course they may have moments at the end of the day when they miss their families, but we work tirelessly and conscientiously for their wellbeing and to give them the right support, and a hug when they need it.
