Salamanca Summer Camp

The language course follows Enforex's innovative teaching methodology, which is competency-based and incorporates gamification to make learning engaging and effective. The approach focuses on developing linguistic skills in an immersion environment while also building critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork. Lessons emphasise conversation and communication so that students can immediately apply what they learn in their daily interactions with international and Spanish peers. All teachers hold specialist qualifications and have an average of eight to ten years of teaching experience. Students take an online placement test before arrival and are assigned to one of six levels, from beginner to proficiency, with a maximum of 15 students per class. Each class lasts 45 minutes, and students receive a certificate of completion and progress at the end of their stay. The curriculum includes grammar, speaking, listening, vocabulary, pronunciation, writing, and intercultural competence, all delivered through interactive and project-based activities.

The base package for the Residential Stay includes 20 Spanish or English lessons per week, accommodation in a student residence, 4 meals per day, 24/7 supervision, all workshops, sports, activities, and excursions, as well as health insurance, textbooks, and study materials. The Homestay programme includes the same but with accommodation in a carefully selected Spanish host family. Day Camp includes 20 lessons, 1 meal, activities, and supervision, but no accommodation. Language Classes Only includes just the 20 morning lessons. Optional extras include a camp uniform package, airport transfers, and an optional cancellation guarantee. A deposit is required upon registration. Additional fees apply for optional sports programmes and extra services.

Students in the residential programme stay in single or double rooms. The school offers spectacular facilities with classrooms, conference rooms, a game room, a gym, a residential area, and a film room. The homestay programme offers accommodation with carefully selected Spanish families, providing an authentic cultural experience. All accommodation options include 24/7 supervision by trained camp counsellors. Students are grouped by age and gender to ensure comfort and safety.

The residential and homestay programmes include full board with 4 meals per day, served in the camp's dining facilities. Meals are prepared on-site and offer balanced and nutritious Mediterranean cuisine. The kitchen is equipped to prepare food for students with special dietary needs such as vegetarian, allergies, or other requirements, provided these are notified upon enrolment. Day Camp includes 1 meal per day.

The activity programme is designed to ensure there is never a dull moment, with a wide variety of age-appropriate sports, creative workshops, and recreational events. Afternoon and evening activities include team sports, creative workshops, cultural excursions, and evening events such as talent shows, theme nights, discos, and treasure hunts. At least one full-day and two half-day excursions are organised per two-week session to nearby attractions such as Ávila, Segovia, Madrid, and the Aquópolis Water Park. The camp's location in the historic centre allows students to explore Salamanca's two cathedrals, the Palacio and the Casa de las Conchas, and the University of Salamanca. Optional activities such as horseback riding, tennis, paddle tennis, creativity workshops, and yoga are also available. All activities aim to promote teamwork, cultural exchange, and personal development while having fun in a multicultural environment.

The camp is located in the Calasanz School in the heart of Salamanca's historic centre. Facilities include spectacular large, open spaces, extensive green areas for walking, relaxing, and playing sports, classrooms, conference rooms, a game room, a gym, a residential area, and a film room. The school has soccer fields, basketball, handball, and volleyball courts, an indoor courtyard, and access to a nearby swimming pool. There are also facilities for tennis, paddle tennis, and horseback riding nearby. The building is a beautiful example of nineteenth-century Salamancan architecture with a majestic cloister.

Enforex has been organising international summer camps in Spain for over 37 years, and the Salamanca camp benefits from this extensive experience and proven quality. The organisation is accredited by the Instituto Cervantes and employs a highly qualified team of native or fully certified teachers with an average of 8 to 10 years of experience. Camp counsellors are trained professionals who provide 24/7 supervision and support. The unique methodology combines gamification and competency-based learning, making language acquisition both effective and enjoyable. Student testimonials highlight the international friendships, cultural immersion, and unforgettable memories created at the camp. With 40% international students and 60% Spanish students, participants gain a truly global experience in one of Spain's most historic and culturally rich cities, fostering personal growth and lasting friendships.