Learning doesn’t always happen within four walls. Sometimes, the best English lesson takes place on a football pitch, on a beach or on an improvised stage. That’s why camps that combine sport, art and nature don’t just teach a language: they spark children’s motivation, curiosity and confidence.
During the summer, parents look for experiences that are more than just leisure or academic reinforcement. They want their children to learn, yes, but also to grow, to discover new passions and to live away from screens. At the Village, that mix happens naturally: an environment where English is the common language and activities are the engine of learning.
Here, every child finds their place. Those who love sport share a team with young people from all over the world; the most creative discover their voice in the Broadway Academy or in the audiovisual workshops; and those who seek contact with nature learn while exploring forests, beaches or mountains.
In this post we’ll see how that combination —sport, creativity and nature— turns camp into a total immersion experience where English is learnt unconsciously and the summer is remembered forever.
A different way to learn English: living it while having fun
The secret of a good camp is not in the hours of class, but in the experiences that make children forget they’re learning. When English becomes the natural language of every game, conversation or challenge, learning happens effortlessly.
At the Village, every activity is designed so the language flows spontaneously. It’s not about repeating phrases or memorising rules, but about using English as a vehicle for fun and living together. From breakfast to the last laughs of the day, everything happens in English, and that creates a real immersion environment.
Children learn because they want to take part, communicate, laugh with their international friends or understand the coach’s instructions. Without realising it, they gain fluency, lose their shyness and discover that English isn’t a barrier but a tool that connects them to the world.
The result is learning that goes beyond language: it improves autonomy, boosts self-esteem and leaves memories that last far beyond the summer.
Sport as a tool for learning and motivation
Sport has an incomparable educational power. It teaches values such as effort, cooperation and personal growth, but also, when practised in English, it becomes a real communication tool. Instead of studying vocabulary, children use it while they play, compete and have fun.
At the Village, sport is not just a physical activity: it’s a daily opportunity to learn and connect. Every training session, every match and every chat with international coaches are moments in which English is lived naturally, with laughter and adrenaline.
Sport in English: natural communication and teamwork
On the fields, the courts or the beach, children communicate without thinking. When asking for the ball, cheering on a teammate or celebrating a goal, the language flows authentically. It’s the kind of practice no classroom can reproduce: spontaneous, emotional and constant.
Teams are formed by mixing nationalities, which means English is the common language. There’s no room for shyness; everyone collaborates, listens and learns to coordinate. Thus, sport becomes the perfect setting to gain both language and personal confidence.
Specialised academies that inspire and teach values
At the Village, sports go beyond the game. Children can perfect their technique with UEFA and FIFA-licensed coaches in football, discover new skills in the Tennis Academy or experience the thrill of the sea at the Surf and Sailing School.
Each discipline combines technical training with constant communication in English. And the best part is that the learning goes beyond language or sport: children internalise values such as discipline, respect and teamwork, the pillars of any personal growth.
Creativity and art to express themselves in another language
Not all children learn in the same way. Some by moving, others by creating, others by imagining stories. That’s why a good camp should offer spaces where creativity is part of the learning process. When children create in English, the language stops being theory and becomes a tool for self-expression.
At the Village, the artistic and creative academies allow each participant to find their voice. From musical theatre to audiovisual production, all activities are carried out in English, with international coaches guiding children to express themselves naturally, without fear of making mistakes.
Workshops that spark talent and improve fluency
Creativity is a powerful ally of learning. In audiovisual workshops or communication activities, children write scripts, record videos, design projects and present them to their peers. In the process, they expand their vocabulary, improve pronunciation and learn to express themselves confidently.
English becomes the language of creative thinking, not a subject. Mistakes stop being a barrier and become part of the process. Every idea shared, every laugh or improvisation reinforces naturalness when speaking.
Musical theatre as a vehicle for confidence
In the Broadway Academy at the Village, children prepare small musical plays in English. They rehearse, sing, perform and, without realising it, face one of the biggest challenges for any language student: speaking in public.
The result goes beyond the stage. They gain fluency, improve intonation and discover the pleasure of expressing themselves without fear. When creativity joins language, learning becomes emotional, memorable and deeply transformative.
Nature and living together learning with all five senses
Nothing stimulates learning as much as contact with nature. Away from screens and routines, children regain curiosity about their surroundings. In a natural environment, every experience becomes a lesson: finding your way on a walk, packing a backpack or discovering local wildlife are ways of learning autonomy, observation and teamwork.
At the Village, nature is an essential part of the programme. The camp takes place in Asturias, an environment that combines sea, mountain and forests, offering an unbeatable setting for outdoor activities and multicultural living.
Excursions, challenges and life outdoors
During the camp, children enjoy excursions, gymkhanas, orienteering games and sports in the heart of nature. Everything is done in English, which multiplies exposure to the language and associates it with positive and memorable experiences.
Every outing —whether to Salinas beach or the nearby mountains— encourages collaboration and a sense of community. The participants learn to communicate, to help one another and to overcome challenges together, strengthening their confidence and their bond with others.
Emotional connection and real learning
Contact with nature generates wellbeing that encourages concentration and creativity. Surrounded by fresh air and open landscapes, children learn with all five senses: they listen, observe, explore and express themselves.
At the Village, this natural environment becomes the ideal setting for English to flow naturally. There’s no forcing or pressure; only real experiences that leave a mark. Because when learning is associated with emotion and adventure, the language stops being a challenge and becomes a happy part of their life.
the Village the perfect balance between English fun and growth
A good camp is not one that offers lots of activities, but one that ensures each activity is meaningful. At the Village, everything is designed so that sport, creativity and nature are integrated into one purpose: to learn English by living experiences that matter.
Each day is carefully planned to maintain a balance between action and rest, energy and reflection. Children enjoy over 200 hours of English in fifteen days, accompanied by an international team of coaches who turn every moment into a learning opportunity.
The result is a summer that combines the best of both worlds: the fun of a traditional camp and the educational depth of an international experience. At the Village, children don’t just learn English: they gain confidence, discover new talents and go home with the feeling of having lived something truly important.
A natural, safe and multicultural environment. A programme that unites sport, art and living together. An experience that teaches children that learning can be synonymous with enjoyment. That is the Village: a camp where English is lived with passion and every day leaves a lasting mark.
