Barcelona city camp (14-17)

Leisure

Millions of tourists visit Barcelona each year to experience the incredible seaside, fun-loving culture, and amazing food the city is known for. Our partner school will help you experience all of this and more! Activities can range from socially focused nights like karaoke and costume parties to more active games like soccer, basketball, and even zombie survival! You will embrace the culture of Barcelona through workshops on topics including cooking, theatre, and design. Lastly, your school will organise one full-day and two half-day excursions every two weeks to nearby treasures like Sagrada Familia, Montjuic, Sitges, Tossa de Mar, and much more!

COURSE PLUS FOOTBALL

As the home of FC Barcelona, one of the most successful and famous football clubs in the world – Barcelona is considered one of the most iconic cities in the world of football. Furthermore, with its gorgeous weather and plentiful green spaces, the city is ideal for playing outside. But football in Barcelona is not just about playing the game. It is also about experiencing the culture and lifestyle of the city. Students can immerse themselves in the football culture of Barcelona and develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for the sport.

Programme This programme consists of daily language lessons alongside 16 x 45-minute sessions of football coaching every two weeks. Lessons will cover the basics of ball conduction and passing, as well as real-game situations. If the group consists of fewer than 8 participants, only technical improvement activities will be carried out.

Level required This course is aimed at beginner football players, advanced levels must be checked – please contact our team for more information.

Materials Football boots, cap, and sun cream

Location At a nearby football club, just a 5-minute private bus ride from the camp

Number of students per group 12

Timing Football lessons are held on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 15:00 to 17:00 (Including travel time)

COURSE PLUS TENNIS

Tennis is a physically demanding sport that requires plenty of focus and dexterity – making it a great option for students to take part in after a long day of language class. Learning tennis in Barcelona will allow you to spend time in the Spanish sunshine and make new friends while perfecting your tennis skills between classes.

Programme This programme consists of daily language lessons alongside 12 x 45-minute tennis sessions over two weeks. The lessons will teach you the basic strokes (e.g. forehand, backhand, volley) and an introduction to serving techniques.

Level required This course is aimed at beginner tennis players, advanced levels must be checked – please contact our team for more information.

Materials Students should bring sports shoes, a cap, and sun cream

Location A nearby tennis camp, just a 30 minute drive from the camp, which will be organised by the school

Number of students per group 15

Timing Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 5-6:30 pm (Including travel time)

COURSE PLUS WATERSPORTS

Barcelona enjoys a unique location, nestled against the warm, calm Mediterranean sea with a warm, pleasant climate – making it the perfect choice for water sports. This programme will allow students to have the full Barcelona experience by taming the waves through a variety of water sports and games after English class.

Programme This programme consists of daily English lessons alongside 8 x 45-minute watersport sessions every two weeks. Students will learn the theory and practice of sailing, windsurfing (ages 13-14), optimist (ages 12 and under), canoeing, and kayaking.

Level required This course is aimed at beginners, advanced levels must be checked – please contact our team for more information.

Materials Students should bring water shoes or sandals, a towel, a swimsuit, a cap, and sunscreen

Location A nearby watersport area is just a 15-minute walk from the school.

Number of students per group 20

Timing Watersport lessons will be held on Tuesday and Thursday from 17:00 to 19:00 (Including travel time)