Summer camp in Spain for children, international camp and horse riding

Instituto Hemingway is offering you the possibility of  taking part in a summer camp for children aged 8 -15 years.
The camp will take place on a weekly basis from the 23rd of June to the
10th of August 2014. The camp combines horse riding classes with English or
Spanish lessons, sports and outdoor activities.

It is an international camp where children of different nationalities come
together to learn to horse ride, enjoy the holidays and the outdoors as
well as learning English or Spanish, depending on their nationality.

Location
The
camp can be found in Valdegovía (Álava), next to the national park of
Valderejo, and is well connected to Vitoria, Logroño, Santander,
Burgos and Bilbao.
There is a rich artistic and cultural heritage in
this area, with picturesque villages, majestic castles, monasteries in
the mountains, watermills, and caves….
It’s a magical place to visit and explore.

Accomodation
The
camp takes place entirely at Gaubea Turismo Ecuestre. The stables have
beautiful facilities, with green spaces and an excellent cafeteria and
dining hall.
•    Living room with dining hall
•    Multipurpose common room
•    Bedrooms with bunk beds
•    Spacious dressing rooms with showers
•    Outdoor spaces for activities and games
•    Pelota court and municipal swimming pool


Horse riding Lessons
Horse
riding lessons take place every day in the morning and the evening and
combine practical classes, outings, and participation in the daily care
of the horses. The children will have the opportunity to learn to ride
as a beginner or to improve their existing technique, and will learn to
coexist with the horses and nature. The classes take place in the
“Gaubea Turismo Ecuestre” which is an equestrian centre situated on the
outskirts of the Angosto Campsite, that boasts excellent equestrian
facilities, stables and experienced instructors.

•    Maximum 6 horses per class
•    Classes adapted to every child’s level
•    Initiation to jumping and dressage.
•    Feeding: The children take part in the daily task of feeding the horses (types of feed, hay, straw…)
•    Stables: how to make the horses’ bedding, necessary and daily cleaning of the stables.
•    Horse’s hygiene: brush, clean hooves, shower
•    Presentation of the horse: cleaning, braiding mane and tail
•    Equestrian games, gymkhana, vaulting
•    Rides in the country-side
•    Natural horsemanship: Initiation to natural horsemanship techniques and lunging
•    Theoretical and audiovisual workshops

Language classes in English or Spanish
The
program includes 2 hours of Spanish class daily from Monday to Friday,
taken in small groups. The students will learn and strengthen their
knowledge by interactive and dynamic classes.
We are conscious of the
fact that taking place in the summer, lots of fun must be had on the
camp as well! The classes are friendly and interactive and we reinforce
the communication and use of the language within a real context. We
foster the meeting of children of different nationalities; a unique
opportunity to have an English/Spanish exchange with boys and girls from
different countries of origin. Furthermore the instructors will use a
mixture of English and Spanish throughout the day to encourage learning.

Teachers
We
carefully select all of our teaching staff. The teachers are natives,
with specific training in teaching English or Spanish as a second
language. The teachers lead the cultural and sporting activities, which
allow the children to keep on improving their language skills outside of
the classroom.

Teaching materials
Teaching material will be provided on the first day of teaching.

Activities
The camp is completed with cultural activities, sports and trips, in particular swimming.

Objectives
Our program is designed for the pupils to:
•    Learn and perfect English or Spanish in an intensive way in groups adapted to the level of knowledge of the language.
•    Learn or perfect the technique of horse riding in direct contact with the local nature.
•    Take part in recreational and sporting activities
•    Get to know the natural and cultural richness of the area
•    Foster values such as: independence, responsibility, organization, discipline and team work in a friendly environment.

What the program includes
Accommodation
Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon snack and Dinner)
Activities
Teaching Materials
Equipment for Activities
Health and Accident Insurance
24 hour care and watch by monitors and teachers

What to bring
Children should bring to camp:
     Underwear.
     2 T-shirts for each day of camp.
     2 Pairs of light trousers.
     Horse riding clothing (if they have them), (footwear preferably with a small heel).
     2 Sweatshirts.
     Trainers.
     1 Fleece jacket or coat for if the evenings turn cool.
     Daysack/Bag.
     Swimming Costume.
     Towel.
     Sun Cream.
     Flipflops.
     Shorts.
     Sleeping Bag.
     Toiletries (toothbrush...)
     Raincoat (just in case...)
     Photocopy of social security card.
 
If the child takes any medication and/or if they have any allergies it is necessary to let the organization know.

Arrival and Departure from the Camp
The
children should arrive at the camp on the Sunday from 5pm, and can be
collected on the Friday from 4pm or on the Sunday at 1pm, depending on
whether you choose a 5 day week (Sunday to Friday) or a 7 day week
(Sunday to Sunday).

Dates
The camp will take place from the 22nd of June until the 10th of August 2014.
Children can participate in a minimum of one week.
You can choose between a 5 day week (Sunday to Friday) or a 7 day week (Sunday to Sunday).

Price and Registration
400€ per week (Sunday to Friday)
560€ per week (Sunday to Sunday)
10% discount for families who send a second child

Registration
should be completed before the 10th of June of 2014. At the time of
registering, it is necessary to pay a non-refundable deposit of 20% of
the final price. The remaining balance should then be paid before the
start of the camp.