VOLUNTEERING AT OUR SUMMER PROGRAMMES IN SPAIN

HOT AND SUNNY WEATHER

Madrid and Alicante summer can be HOT, really HOT, so be prepared with a survival kit:

Sun protection, cap/hat, flip flops, swimming suit, shorts, t-shirts and so forth… and always remember to drink water!

HOW DO I GET TO CAMP?

A member of our staff will pick you up at the airport and bring you to camp. For this, we will need your flight details and, as we get close to your arrival, we will send you the name and ID of the person picking you up.

HOW OFTEN CAN I SPEAK TO MY PARENTS?

During camp, parents can communicate with their children through the following channels:

TELEPHONE: The information shown in the FAMILY AREA of our website will include the days, times and numbers for phone calls. There are three Call Days over the course of the camp, when campers can be reached at three times: breakfast, lunch and during the afternoon snack. In addition to these 3 days, volunteers will be able to call home at their arrival and before departure.

E-MAIL: Parents can write to their children by email at an address that will be given to you. We will distribute the emails to the campers daily, generally during afternoon snack time.

BLOG. We publish photos of the campers on a private blog – always pending parents’ consent. The pictures that we post are from different times at camp: activities, evening entertainment, in the dining room, excursions, etc.

Grupo Educativo El Jarama does not allow the use of mobile phones except at the Water & English Camp (but only in the allocated times – mobiles are kept away by the counsellors in the mean time).

The use of electronic devices is discouraged, as they only tend to hamper communications and interaction with fellow campers. We believe that these devices can be used during the rest of the year, and that a summer camp pursues other goals, none of which involve the use of these devices.

DELICIOUS, TRADITIONAL, HOME-COOKED MEALS

We have our own kitchen and team of cooks as well as a balanced menu, which receives lots of compliments from students and teachers.

We prepare a balanced diet supported by fruit and cereals to then, as recommended by the food pyramid of the Ministry of Health, combine them with meat (we usually offer poultry), fish and vegetables.

There is an alternative menu in the case of special diets, allergies, food intolerance, celiac disease, etc.

We have a professional kitchen team, applauded by children, parents and teachers.

With an average of 15 years of professional connection with The Educational Group El Jarama, our cooks Mariana, Miriam, Gustavo, Iulia, Marilena, Jeaqueline, Amorina, and Paola are the soul of the farm. They pamper our stomachs and take care of our health.

PACKING UP YOUR SUITCASE

This part is one of the most exciting ones in the pre-camp stage! In your Family Area you will find details on what to bring.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I BECOME ILL DURING MY STAY AT CAMP?

The doctor will come by every day for minor illnesses or injuries. In case of emergencies, we have the local clinic at a 5 minute drive and a hospital 20 minutes away for further care. Please, don’t forget to bring cash in case you need to buy medicine. You may want to bring pain killers in your suitcase. If you do so, we will keep them in a safe place for you.

Besides, during your stay at camp, you will be covered by an accident insurance.  However, all volunteers must bring a travel or medical insurance, either private or from your airline – flight ticket. European volunteers may want to bring the European Health Insurance.