What makes this Spanish and Surf Summer Camp in Spain different?

Nacel's Spanish and Surf Summer Camp in Gijón combines language learning, surfing with Spanish teenagers and daily immersion in a local host family. 

Unlike a traditional residential summer camp, this program offers a different way to experience Spain. You will spend your mornings surfing with Spanish and international teenagers, attend Spanish classes in the afternoon and return to your host family for dinner and everyday family life. You will also learn to get around Gijón independently, using public transportation to travel between your accommodation, the language school and the surf school.

The program includes:

• 15 hours of Spanish lessons per week in small international classes.
• 2 hours of surfing every weekday with qualified instructors.
• Two weeks of accommodation with a Spanish host family, including all meals.
• Cultural activities, including a Gijón orientation, an escape room and a boat trip.
• Local transportation, airport transfers and local Nacel support.

This is a great option for teenagers who already study Spanish at school and would like to become more confident speaking the language in everyday situations.

Why choose Gijón for a Spanish summer camp?

Gijón is a lively coastal city in Asturias, in northern Spain. Located on the Cantabrian Sea, it offers sandy beaches, a welcoming local atmosphere and easy access to the green landscapes of northern Spain. Unlike the busy Mediterranean tourist resorts, Gijón gives international students the opportunity to discover a different side of Spanish culture. The city combines beaches, local restaurants, traditional neighborhoods and an active outdoor lifestyle.

Asturias is part of what is often called Green Spain, a region known for its green countryside, rugged coastline and proximity to the Picos de Europa mountains.
Gijón also enjoys milder summer weather than many destinations in southern Spain, making it particularly suitable for surfing and outdoor activities.
For teenagers, the city offers a manageable environment where they can become familiar with their surroundings and gradually gain confidence getting around independently.

Where will you study Spanish in Gijón?

Spanish lessons take place at an Instituto Cervantes-accredited language school in the center of Gijón.
The school provides a welcoming learning environment for international students, with modern facilities and small classrooms designed to encourage interaction and participation.
School facilities include:

• Bright classrooms with whiteboards, projectors and modular tables.
• Wi-Fi throughout the school.
• Comfortable common areas with seating, books and board games.
• A central location that is accessible by public transportation.
• Small Spanish classes with a maximum of 12 students.

How are Spanish lessons organized?

You will attend 3 hours of Spanish lessons every weekday afternoon, for a total of 30 hours during the two-week program.
Classes are organized for international teenagers and are adapted to their Spanish level, from A1 to B1. Lessons give students the opportunity to develop their Spanish language skills in a structured setting and then put what they have learned into practice during their activities and time with their host family. The combination of classroom learning and everyday language immersion helps students become more comfortable using Spanish in different situations.