The English camp is the format that most children want to repeat once they have tried it. 100% immersion, activity leaders at C1 level or above, bilingual or native, and a programme identical to the classic multi-adventure camp — with all the activities, games and evening events — but with English as the language of instruction. At Natuaventura we offer two options that suit different profiles: Sierra Madrid English Camp and Navatormes English Camp.
Natuaventura’s English offering
Both proposals share the same philosophy: learning English by living it, not studying it. There are no classroom lessons. There is climbing in English, archery in English, gymkhanas, Cluedo, Trivial Contest, Scavenger Hunt and evening events in English. The entire team of activity leaders holds C1 or above; a significant proportion are bilingual or native speakers. Participants leave with the confidence to speak — the psychological barrier broken — more than with memorised vocabulary.
Comparison table
| Feature | Sierra Madrid English Camp | Navatormes English Camp |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Albergue Sierra Norte, Manjirón (Madrid) | Aula de la Naturaleza, Navarredonda de Gredos (Ávila) |
| Ages | 6 to 17 years | 7 to 17 years |
| Sessions | 1–14 Jul, 16–29 Jul, 1–10 Aug | 2–14 Jul |
| Prices | €798 (1st fortnight), €768 (2nd fortnight), €598 (August ten-day) | €618 |
| Accommodation | Wooden cabins with bunk beds in a 20,000 m² hostel | Tipis outdoors + communal buildings (bathrooms, dining room) |
| Immersion | 100%, activity leaders at C1 or above | 100%, activity leaders at C1 or above, bilingual/native |
| Highlight activities | Climbing wall, archery, natural pools (River Sequillo), Parque Warner, Humor Amarillo | Nearby climbing wall, ropes garden, natural pools on the River Tormes, Pozo de las Paredes, bivouac, horse riding |
| Meals | 4 a day, on-site kitchen, dining room for 120 | 4 a day, on-site kitchen, covered dining room |
| Departure from | Madrid Civitas Metropolitano 10:00 / Las Rozas Navalcarbón 11:00 | Madrid Civitas Metropolitano 10:00 / Las Rozas Navalcarbón 11:00 |
Which to choose: differentiating factors
Sierra Madrid English Camp
Well-established hostel refurbished in 2013, 20,000 m² enclosed grounds, dining room for 120, on-site climbing wall and football pitch. Excursion to Parque Warner. Three sessions (including a ten-day session in August), minimum age 6. Designed for families who want a classic hostel, covered facilities and the flexibility of three dates.
Navatormes English Camp
Accommodation in tipis, in the Sierra de Gredos beside the River Tormes and the Pozo de las Paredes. Smaller, more deeply immersed in nature. One session only in July. Ideal for anyone looking for an outdoor camp with its own identity and a more adventurous feel.
What is included in both camps
- Full multi-adventure programme: climbing, archery, ropes garden, trails, natural pools, Humor Amarillo, games and evening events.
- 100% language immersion: activities, mealtimes and evening events in English.
- Activity leaders at C1 or above; at Navatormes specifically bilingual or native.
- Four meals a day with an on-site kitchen and menus adapted for allergies.
- Ratio of 1 activity leader per 8 participants, groups of 40–50 children divided by age.
- Mobiles collected on arrival; calls home every 3–4 days.
- Daily photo diary on social media and SMS confirmation of arrival.
- Return coach transport from Madrid (Civitas Metropolitano) and Las Rozas (Navalcarbón).
Frequently asked questions
What level of English is needed to enrol?
No minimum level is required. Activity leaders adapt vocabulary and pace to each age group. The aim is not to pass an exam but to overcome the fear of speaking and to build listening comprehension. Both a child who is just starting out and one who already has a good level will find their place.
Is everything really in English?
Yes, during activities, mealtimes and evening events. Activity leaders hold C1 or above; a number are bilingual or native. In sensitive moments (a homesick child, a medical emergency), the priority is clear communication with the family and participant, in whichever language is needed.
Can I enrol a 6-year-old?
Yes at Sierra Madrid English Camp (minimum age 6). At Navatormes the minimum age is 7. In both cases groups are formed by age range, so a young child is with peers of the same maturity level.
What makes an English immersion camp different from an intensive English course?
An intensive course concentrates classroom hours. An immersion camp turns every everyday activity — having breakfast, climbing, playing Humor Amarillo — into a situation in English. What is learnt is functional: asking, playing, expressing emotions, making friends. And it sticks better because it is tied to real experience.
What are the departure and return arrangements?
For both camps there is a coach from Madrid (Civitas Metropolitano, Avda. Luis Aragonés n.4) at 10:00 and from Las Rozas (Travesía de Navalcarbón, fairground car park) at 11:00. The camp arrival time is 13:30 and the return follows the reverse route.
Book the English camp that fits best
Sierra de Madrid or Sierra de Gredos. Classic hostel or tipis. Three sessions or one. You choose.
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