The activities described below will bring the children closer to the world of nature and crafts, which will allow them to understand the world from a different perspective. These activities will take place over two weeks.

HORSEBACK RIDING AND STABLES

Kids will enjoy a riding session, where they learn the basics of horse handling and care to then go into the stables to learn about the life of these animals, participating in tasks such as washing, brushing and giving a refreshing shower to the horses and donkeys. They will also collaborate in the maintenance of the stables, cleaning and organizing them, learning about responsibility and respect for the animals.

TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES: LIQUID SOAP

Participants will discover the fascinating process of making liquid soap by hand. They will learn about the natural and sustainable ingredients needed, such as oils, water and soda, and understand how the chemical reactions behind its creation work. Each participant will make their own liquid soap with personalized scents using natural essences and take it home as a souvenir.

TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES: LOOMS

Campers will delve into the art of looms, learning how our ancestors wove their own fabrics in an artisanal way. They will learn about the wool process and discover the basic tools and natural materials they used to work and dye the wool. Each child will design and weave a small tapestry adapted to his/her age, taking home a unique sample of this traditional craft.

ROPEWORK AND ITS USES

They will learn the art of rope making, discovering the importance of knots and their application in daily life and rural activities. Campers will explore different types of ropes and practice basic knots adapted to each group and will use the knots learned in practical exercises such as securing objects and creating crafts.

SHELTER CONSTRUCTION

Kids will build a shelter using natural and recycled materials. They will work as a team to design and assemble a safe structure, using branches, leaves and rope, and will explore basic sustainable construction techniques, reflecting on how these types of shelters have been essential for people in contact with nature throughout history. An activity that combines creativity, teamwork and connection with the environment!

TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES: JAM

Campers will discover the art of making jam the traditional way, using seasonal fruits and techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation. They will learn how to select the best fruits, how to simmer them and how to add the sugar to get the perfect jam. The children will participate in the whole process, from peeling the fruit to packaging, and will take home a jar of their own creation. Delicious!

All activities take place within our center in Talamanca de Jarama, Madrid, which covers 120,000 m² on the banks of the Jarama River.

We have carefully chosen a variety of activities that complement each other and further the student’s integral development, alternating between fun ones and those that require students to make a greater effort to improve.

In addition to the specific Nature Activities described before, at the Jarama Nature camp, children can enjoy lots of different activities, in nature and on the farm!

They will be able to enjoy and learn about farm animal care and products, such as the cow and the milking process, poultry, chicken and eggs, beekeeping and the sheep and the wool process, in addition to the agricultural work of the rural world.

These activities offer fun and give children the opportunity to learn about life on the farm, the importance of sustainable agriculture and respect for nature.

DAILY EXERCISE
WE NEED IT

The importance of movement, exercise and sports leads us to dedicate time daily to different team sports and games of different characteristics.

DAILY SWIMMING
Every day we will have a good time in the pool, with free play and fun-filled synchronised swimming tournaments!

HORSEBACK RIDING
All the kids will participate in 3 horseback riding sessions. An introduction, a practice session in the ring, and a ride.

SPORTS
Water polo, baseball, ball-less football, basketball and football tournaments will be organised, among other sports.

GAMES
Games will be part of every day at camp! Cooperative and traditional games, parachute games, speed cups, water gymkhanas, body painting, and many more!

WE LOVE CHALLENGES
INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP

Multi-adventure activities are always very popular amongst children. These are ideal challenges to test and improve their skills and physical abilities, and their desire to excel, while strengthening both personal independence and teamwork too. They are ideal for shots of adrenaline and raising self-esteem.

During the camp the children can enjoy a variety of multi-adventure activities, surrounded by nature, which also means being immersed in it, learning about it, and respecting it.

TIBETAN BRIDGE, ARCHERY, INDOOR CLIMBING WALL, ZIPLINE, AND CANOES ON THE RIVER JARAMA!