The Sierra Madrid English Camp is a summer camp with 100% English immersion held at the Albergue Sierra Norte de Manjiron, in the heart of the Sierra Norte de Madrid. It combines multi-adventure activities, excursions through the surrounding area and a methodology in which English is the working language of daily life, delivered by a team of activity leaders with a C1 level or above, bilingual or native speakers.
Where the camp takes place
The camp is based at the Albergue Sierra Norte, located at Av. del Villar, 48, Manjiron (Madrid). It is a 20,000-square-metre wooded, fenced estate, renovated in 2013, with dedicated multi-adventure facilities and a dining room with capacity for 120. The Manjiron municipal swimming pool is 200 metres away, and the Atazar Reservoir and the natural pools of the Río Sequillo are part of the programme’s excursions.
Sessions, ages and prices
Ages
From 6 to 17, divided into groups by age so that each participant finds activities and conversation suited to their level.
1st Fortnight
1–14 July. Price: 798 €. Departure from Madrid (Civitas Metropolitano) and Las Rozas (Navalcarbón).
2nd Fortnight
16–29 July. Price: 768 €. Same departure and return stops as the 1st Fortnight.
August Ten-Day Session
1–10 August. Price: 598 €. An additional ten-day session for those who prefer a slightly shorter stay in August.
How the English immersion works
The working language throughout the entire stay is English: during multi-adventure activities, workshops, mealtimes, gymkhanas and evening events. The activity leader team consists of people with a C1 level or above, bilingual or native speakers, who maintain the language naturally at every moment of the day. In exceptional circumstances (illness, personal issues) participants may communicate in Spanish with their key activity leader.
Cluedo
An investigation game around the hostel and village, in which teams solve the case by interacting in English with costumed activity leaders.
Trivial Contest
A team quiz in English with categories adapted to the ages of the participants.
Scavenger Hunt
A treasure hunt in English with clues, challenges and tasks throughout the hostel grounds and surrounding area.
English all day long
The language is integrated into daily routines: mealtimes, assemblies, transitions between activities. No formal lessons — just the naturalness of real use.
Multi-adventure activities and excursions
On site
- Climbing on the Albergue Sierra Norte bouldering wall.
- Archery.
- Zip line within the grounds.
- Football pitch and stage for games and evening events.
Off site
- Excursion to Parque Warner Madrid.
- Excursion to the Atazar Reservoir.
- Natural pools of the Río Sequillo.
- Manjiron municipal swimming pool, 200 metres away — almost daily.
- Mountain trails through the Sierra Norte de Madrid.
Highlight days
Humor Amarillo: a day with an inflatable obstacle course and giant constructions set up in the green areas of the hostel. Teams rotate through each attraction.
Excursion to Parque Warner Madrid: a full day out at the theme park, with English as the working language of the group throughout.
Excursion to the Atazar Reservoir: a day in nature at one of the most characteristic aquatic settings of the Sierra Norte de Madrid.
Natural pools of the Río Sequillo: a swimming day at one of the largest natural bathing areas in Madrid, with group games in the green spaces.
Themed evening events: end-of-day events with costumed activity leaders, music, games and performances in English.
Accommodation and meals
Cabins
- Wooden cabins with bunk beds.
- Rooms of 6 to 12 places, non-mixed.
- Allocation by age.
- Shared bathrooms separated by gender, with individual shower cubicles.
Catering
- Dining room with capacity for 120.
- Dedicated kitchen within the hostel.
- 4 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner).
- Home-cooked food with menus adapted for allergies.
Communication with families
Mobile phones are permitted but collected on arrival at the camp and returned every 3–4 days so that participants can call home. Families receive an SMS confirming arrival and can follow the day-to-day activities through the diary published on social media. Recommended pocket money: 20–30 €. The ratio is 1 activity leader per 8 participants and groups do not exceed 40–50 campers.
Frequently asked questions
What level of English is required?
The camp is aimed at participants with an intermediate level of English, sufficient to understand and enjoy the activities. The immersion and constant exposure do the rest: improvement is most noticeable in spoken expression and confidence when communicating.
Who are the activity leaders?
The team consists of activity leaders with a C1 level or above, bilingual or native speakers, specifically trained to maintain English as the working language and to support group life throughout the stay.
Which sessions can I choose from?
There are three sessions: 1st Fortnight (1–14 July · 798 €), 2nd Fortnight (16–29 July · 768 €) and August Ten-Day Session (1–10 August · 598 €). The two fortnights are the standard option; the August session is a shorter alternative for those who prefer it.
What if my child does not understand something?
Activity leaders adapt their language to the group’s level and help throughout the day. In exceptional circumstances (illness, personal issues) participants may communicate in Spanish with their key activity leader.
What is the hostel like?
The Albergue Sierra Norte is a 20,000 m² wooded, fenced estate, renovated in 2013, in Manjiron. It has wooden cabins with bunk beds, a dining room for 120, a bouldering wall, zip line, archery, football pitch, stage and a municipal swimming pool 200 metres away.
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