{"id":5674,"date":"2019-01-21T11:53:59","date_gmt":"2019-01-21T11:53:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/natuaventura.com\/?p=5674"},"modified":"2026-04-30T13:10:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T11:10:09","slug":"how-to-choose-a-camp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/natuaventura.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-choose-a-camp\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose a Summer Camp: a 6-Criterion Decision Method"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The range of camps on offer is wide. At Natuaventura we have more than ten different camps to choose from, which means the key question is not \u00abwhat camps exist?\u00bb but \u00abhow do I decide between so many?\u00bb. This guide proposes a decision method<\/strong> based on six concrete criteria: work through them in order and the answer appears by itself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The method: 6 criteria for choosing a camp<\/h2>\n
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Age.<\/strong> This is the first filter. At Natuaventura there are camps from age 6 to 17 (Madrid Multi-Adventure, Sierra Madrid English Camp), others for narrower age ranges such as Santander Surf 10 Days (13 to 17). Even where age ranges are broad, groups are always subdivided by age.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Language.<\/strong> Do you want the camp to include English? If so, the fully immersive English camps are the option: Sierra Madrid English Camp or Navatormes English Camp. If you prefer a camp in Spanish, the rest of the catalogue offers more variety of destinations.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Accommodation.<\/strong> This defines a great deal of the experience. If you are looking for something closer to pure nature, the accommodation is a tent (Gredos, Navarredonda) or tipis (Navatormes English Camp). If you prefer something more standard, there are hostel and cabin camps (Madrid, Cuenca, Finca Daroca, Santander).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Duration.<\/strong> Ten days for a first experience or if you prefer a lighter format. A fortnight (12\u201314 days) to deepen bonds and activities. In Santander both formats are available; in Gredos, Navarredonda, Madrid, Cuenca and Finca Daroca the base format is the fortnight.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Location and surroundings.<\/strong> Sierra Norte de Madrid, Sierra de Gredos, the Serran\u00eda de Cuenca, the Cantabrian coast or the Alicante mountains. The surroundings determine the activities available: surfing in Cantabria, kayaking in Alicante, climbing in Madrid, bivouac and river swimming in Gredos.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Budget and organiser.<\/strong> Always compare on the same \u00aball-inclusive\u00bb basis (4 meals, equipment, activity leaders, insurance) and check the organiser’s track record, 1:8 ratio and communication with families during the camp.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Questions to answer before deciding<\/h2>\n
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How old are they?<\/h3>\n

The starting filter: determines which camps are possible and guides the recommended duration.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Spanish or English?<\/h3>\n

If you want language immersion, choose an English camp. If not, a standard camp gives you more variety of destinations.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Tent or hostel?<\/h3>\n

Pure nature in tents (Gredos, Navarredonda) or the comfort of a hostel or cabins (Madrid, Cuenca, Santander, Finca Daroca).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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10 days or a fortnight?<\/h3>\n

Ten days for first-time campers or shorter summers; a fortnight to build stronger bonds and make the most of the experience.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Mountains or sea?<\/h3>\n

Inland multi-adventure with climbing and hikes, or the Cantabrian coast with surfing and beach Olympics.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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What is your budget?<\/h3>\n

From 568 \u20ac (Gredos 2nd fortnight) to 938 \u20ac (Santander Surf Fortnight 1st). Always all-inclusive.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Criteria many families overlook<\/h2>\n
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What almost nobody asks but should check<\/h3>\n