The Village Spain Summer Language Camp Avilés

by The Village Spain

Avilés, SpainShow on map
Ages8–17 yrs
FocusSpanish
LevelAll levels
Language lessonsEnglish

The Village Spain runs this residential language camp in Avilés, Spain. The camp welcomes children aged 8–17, with sports, arts & crafts, and adventure on the programme. Typically open July — new dates coming soon. Sessions last 2 weeks. Activities run in English.

Residential Spanish camp in Avilés, Spain

The Village Spain is not just a camp. It is a magical place, located in Asturias, on the northern coast of Spain, between the beach and the mountains, in a privileged location and with a mild temperature throughout the summer. And every year, during the month of July, in two fortnights, it is filled with “Villagers” and once finished, it disappears, leaving a great void inside us, until we can meet again the following year. Two independent programs for KIDS (8 to 12 years old) and TEENS (13 to 17 years old) where our motto is: Safety, fun and English! LOCATION AND FACILITIES A luxury experience With accommodation in a modern 4-star Hotel & Spa -in double or triple rooms with en suite bathrooms- and many hours of fun practicing their favorite sports on our international 53.000sq m campus with great green areas, tennis, paddle-tennis, soccer and basketball courts, -indoors and outdoors- and a sports complex -with an indoor and outdoor pool- that counts with the most innovative technology and the latest generation sports equipment. And let’s not forget Salinas beach, a 3km long seashore where they will live unforgettable moments, stare at the best sunsets and even surfing. INTERNATIONAL COACHES at the Village there are no teachers, coaches are family. Our staff of national and international coaches -that come from different English-speaking countries- are selected among university students, actors, athletes, artists, musicians... Dynamic and fun young people who will give the “Villagers” the opportunity to travel the world in one day: they will have breakfast with an American coach, lunch with an Irish one, snack with a Spaniard or dinner with an Australian. 1 to 5 Our key to success without a doubt to achieve internationalization 1 coach for every 5 participants during 12-14 hours of daily activity. This way we ensure that all our “villagers” have personalized attention and can enjoy their favorite activities in a safe environment and with constant supervision. They will not miss a single detail of all the adventures we have prepared for them. THE VILLAGE ACADEMIES & DAILY ACTIVITIES Footballl, Basketball, Tennis, Padel-tennis, Broadway, the Village Chef, Media and Surfing. They will be able to practice basketball with federated coaches, soccer with professional players, they will dance and sing under the direction of international actors and singers, they will cook the best international and national recipes or they will surf the waves of Salinas beach with experienced surfers. Each “academy” is an adventure to discover, but in addition, we will do some treasure hunting, get lost in nature, practice water activities, etc. OUR VILLAGERS Participants from all over Spain and International students. Native and non-native English speakers mix at all times, living together in a common language, guaranteeing an international experience that will remain in their memories for a lifetime. New friendships, new experiences, endless afternoons, games, sports, dances, routes, excursions, barbecues, snacks that are devoured, laughter and tears when saying goodbye. Breakfasts with a lot of energy, super fun activities, and a team of dedicated professionals to make their experience unforgettable. That's the Village. DATES 2024 1st Fortnight: from June 30 to July 13 - 2nd Fortnight: from July 14 to July 27

What's Included

Full board accommodation at the 4-star URH ZEN Balagares Hotel & SPA in double or triple rooms with ensuite bathroom
Three meals a day plus an afternoon snack, taken with the coaches
Extensive programme of activities, adventures and visits, all conducted in English
All nine academies including the Sports Academy (football, basketball, tennis, padel), Broadway, the Village Chef and the Village Media
Spanish School academy for international participants
Three daily 1-to-5 speaking sessions and around 200 hours per fortnight of English with international and bilingual coaches
Laundry service for participants' clothes and bedding (every 4 days)
Insurancecivil liability, accidents and health assistance
24-hour infirmary on site
Camp t-shirt handed out on arrival
Daily call centre slot to phone home

Optional — available at extra cost

Surf School (optional academy with a supplement)
Sailing Academy (optional academy with a supplement)

Not provided

Round-trip coach transfers from Madrid, Tordesillas and Benavente · Personal sports equipment such as tennis racket, football boots, shin guards and padel racket (surf equipment is provided by the Village Surf School)

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Activities

Special focus

Spanish · Languages

The Village is built as an English-speaking village rather than a school, and the programme is organised so that every hour of the day has a purpose in that language. Each villager is placed in a City of ten children of similar age and level, led by a Head Coach who acts as tutor and family contact, and everything happens at a maximum of one coach per five participants. Participants choose their academies at registration, picking at least one for the morning and one for the afternoon from the nine on offer: Surf and Sailing run every day, while Football, Basketball, Tennis, Padel, Broadway, the Village Chef, the Village Media and the Spanish School alternate on different days. The rhythm of the day pairs a two-hour academy block with a two-hour block of Village daily activities, the two swapping around between the Kids and Teens programmes, and threads three 1-to-5 conversation sessions plus every meal in between. Evenings belong to dance, theatre, contests, discos, talent shows and the International Festivals where coaches present their own countries, closing a twelve-hour immersion day that never once looks like a lesson.

Levels welcomeA1 — BeginnerA2 — ElementaryB1 — IntermediateB2 — Upper intermediateC1 — AdvancedC2 — Proficient

Other included activities

Videos

Excursions & trips

Included in the programme
Beach day at Salinas

Beach day at Salinas

Discovering Avilés and Asturias

Discovering Avilés and Asturias

Reviews

5.0

6 reviews

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Asturias Testimonial #2

It was our first time. Wonderful experience for my 13 year old daughter. In addition to meeting expectations 100%, it will repeat next summer. Another thing is the relationship between participants from all over the world, something that enriches our children. Magnificent facilities and organization.

Mar 2024

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Asturias Testimonial #5

It is the best camp where you can send your children. The staff is excellent with children and families. This has been the first year of many that will surely be repeated. Thanks for everything

Mar 2024

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Asturias Testimonial #3

It is a very well organized camp. They inform us parents daily with photos and videos. My experience has been very positive. We will repeat it next time for sure. Thank you

Mar 2024

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Asturias Testimonial #4

Excellent summer camp. My 14 and 16 year old have been so happy, they have had a great time in the activities, the professional and dedicated coaches, the perfect organization, they have eaten very well and the best sign is that they want to return and they were sad that they It was over. A different camp. It's worth a lot

Mar 2024

Safety & Supervision

First-aid trained staff
24/7 supervision

At our the Village, we prioritize the health and safety of all our campers. We are pleased to inform you that we have a dedicated medical service available 24 hours a day. Our trained medical staff is on-site to address any health concerns or emergencies that may arise, ensuring that campers receive prompt and appropriate care. Your child's well-being is our top priority, and we are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all campers. If you have any further questions about our health and safety measures, please feel free to reach out!

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Meals

breakfast

Taken with coaches in a one-to-five ratio and followed by a speaking session.

lunch

An English-speaking lunch with the international coaches discussing the day's topics.

dinner

Dinner shared with international and bilingual coaches before the evening activity.

snacks

An afternoon snack around 18:30, alongside the daily call home.

Villagers are on full board at the URH ZEN Balagares Hotel & SPA, with three meals a day and an afternoon snack, and mealtimes are as much a part of the English programme as the academies: coaches sit with participants in the same one-to-five ratio, so breakfast, lunch and dinner all become relaxed speaking sessions on the day's topics. Menus are supervised by a nutritionist and adapted to the needs of the different age groups, with dietary and nutritional control throughout the stay. Special menus are prepared for allergies, coeliac participants and other particular diets when families flag them in the medical section of their private area. The afternoon snack doubles as call-centre time, when children from designated cities ring home before the evening activities.

Gluten-freeAllergy-friendlySpecial diets on request

A day at camp

09:00

Wake up and get ready

09:30

English-speaking breakfast with coaches

10:00

Prep timeteeth, tidy the room

10:15

1 to 5 speaking session

11:15

Morning blockAcademies (Kids) or Village daily activities (Teens)

13:15

Shower and free time

13:30

English-speaking lunch

14:30

Free time and gamesfootball, basketball, padel, tennis

15:30

1 to 5 speaking session

16:00

Afternoon blockVillage daily activities (Kids) or Academies (Teens)

18:30

Snack time and call centre

19:00

Shower and relax

19:30

1 to 5 speaking session

20:00

English-speaking dinner

21:00

Evening activitydance, theatre, contests, talent shows, international festival

22:30

Prepare for bed and lights out

Screen time policy

Mobile phones are not allowed at the camp. Our staff keeps them in a safe place, and campers can call home at scheduled times every 3 to 4 days using their own phones or those of the organization.

Accommodation & campus

Where your child sleeps

Per bedroom
3 campers
Bedrooms
Private bedrooms
Bathrooms
Ensuite bathrooms

the Village Summer Camp takes place at the URH ZEN Balagares Hotel & SPA, a stunning 4-star hotel located next to a golf course, just 10 minutes from Salinas Beach in Asturias. The camp is hosted at the prestigious San Fernando International School in Avilés, offering 52,000 m² of sports facilities, including a state-of-the-art fitness center with five indoor and outdoor pools.

Campus facilities

Dining Room
Classrooms
Soccer Court
Laundry
Computer room
Library
Volleyball Court
Games Room
Arts room
Tennis Court
Basketball Court
Cinema
Gym
Music room
Dance studio
Theater
Science room
Swimming Pool
Running track

Location & getting there

The Village Spain, Av. San Agustín, s/n, 33400 Avilés, Asturias, Spain

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Getting your child there

Airport

Asturias Airport

Pickup service · Asturias Airport is the closest arrival point to Avilés and one of the camp's two official meeting points, so international families usually fly straight in: there are direct flights from London, Dublin, Paris, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Amsterdam, Rome, Brussels, Milan and Lisbon. Village coaches wait at the airport meeting point to greet arriving villagers and travel with them to the camp, and the same arrangement applies on departure day. Flight details are confirmed with the office in advance through the Transfers section of the family's private area, where changes can be made up to 10 days before the programme starts.

By car

Drop-off at the campus

Families who prefer to drive bring their child to the San Fernando International School campus at Av. San Agustín, 33400 Avilés, a gated 53,000 m² site with private security where all the English activities take place; nights are spent nearby at the URH ZEN Balagares Hotel & SPA, ten minutes from Salinas Beach. Arrival and collection times are confirmed by the Village team before the fortnight starts, and the Head Coach of your child's City is the contact point on the day. · The Village Spain, Av. San Agustín, s/n, 33400 Avilés, Asturias, Spain

Airport

Madrid Adolfo Suárez Barajas Airport

Pickup service · For families using the hundreds of daily flights into Madrid, the Village runs its own accompanied link north. Coaches from the camp collect air travellers at Adolfo Suárez Barajas and take them to the second official meeting point at the Estadio Metropolitano, from where a luxury coach drives the group to Asturias, and the return follows the same route. The service is for participants arriving by plane or train only, must be booked through the Transfers section of the private area, and costs 88€ for the round trip.

€88 · optional
Train station

Madrid Renfe Puerta de Atocha

Pickup service · Villagers travelling by high-speed train are met at Renfe Puerta de Atocha in Madrid by Village coaches, who accompany them across the city to the Estadio Metropolitano meeting point and onto the luxury coach to Asturias. As with the airport link, the accompanied transfer is reserved for participants arriving by train or plane, is arranged in advance through the private area, and is priced at 88€ return.

€88 · optional
Shuttle

Tordesillas coach stop

Pickup service · The luxury coach running between Madrid and Asturias picks up and drops off at Tordesillas, so families living along the route can hand their child over to the accompanying coaches part-way rather than travelling to Madrid. The stop is booked in the Transfers section of the private area, with changes accepted up to 10 days before the programme begins, and costs 78€ for the round trip.

€78 · optional
Shuttle

Benavente coach stop

Pickup service · Benavente is the second stop on the Madrid–Asturias luxury coach route, where Village coaches take charge of participants for the remainder of the journey to Avilés and return them at the end of the fortnight. It is reserved through the Transfers section of the private area up to 10 days before the start date, at 78€ return.

€78 · optional

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