Niina Avksentjeva, Area Manager of Enforex Camps: “Our camps are about experience every day as a new, exciting adventure!”

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Experience: 9 years in education.

The company has over 20years of experience in working with children (and adults as well).

Accreditations achieved: FEDELE, schools accredited by Instituto Cervantes, numerous awards as the best Spanish school from Study Travel Star Awards; accreditation by Madrid Chamber of Commerce and many others.

- How and when did you camp or project start?

We already had schools for adults and became a leader in teaching Spanish in Spain for adult students, so the need for kids program came up as well.

We wanted to create something unique so our students can enjoy their stay in Spain, make new friends and also learn the language which is crucial for their future.


We’ve decided to choose the best and safest locations and facilities and offer many optional sports such as: football, tennis, golf, swimming etc. So that even the families of several siblings can go to the same camp and choose different options of sports or even language (English or Spanish).

- Please tell us a little about the project…

For the past two decades, ENFOREX has offered residential, day camp and home stay programs for kids during the summer.

By bringing together students from all over the world, with 40% Spanish campers, these programs allow international youth to make Spanish friends their age, acquire a profound understanding of the Spanish way of life, and increase their awareness of a variety of world cultures.

ENFOREX is proud to offer this enriching opportunity for students ages 5 to 18 years old. Our campers come from more than 32 countries, which creates a uniquely diverse environment for developing linguistic and interpersonal skills.

Summer classes are held at student residences / boarding dormitories at our camps in Barcelona, Madrid, M?laga, Marbella, Salamanca, and Valencia, where students take 4 lessons per day of Spanish or English.

Additionally, our youngsters participate in activities, such as sports, games, competitions, and parties… but the fact that they’re in Spain facilitates the added bonus of cultural trips and visits to historical sites.

To top it all off, our dedicated staff of counselors accompanies, encourages and mentors the students with 24 hours of supervision.

- What skills and knowledge do you give to children?

With youth proven to be the best time in a person's life to learn new skills, summer camps around the world have been conceived to reach out to youngsters' interests while simultaneously keeping them active between school years. With a perfect balance of educational classes, fun workshop, sports, activities and cultural excursions, our international language programs are an ideal way to keep your child or teen active, both physically and intellectually, between school years.

The main concept is the same for all camps. The difference is the age group and the options of additional sports such as football, tennis, golf, swimming, horse riding, sailing etc.

- What children would like your camp?

Some of the destinations are beach cities like Barcelona, Valencia, Marbella etc. Some destinations are central like Salamanca and Madrid. Also, the choice depends on the age group: some camps are for 5-13y.o. kids for example, some have the whole range: 5-17y.o. and some are for elder students: 15-17y.o. only.


- Why should parents and children prefer your camps to all others?

1. 40% of local Spanish kids;

2. 60% International students from all over the world;

3. Qualified staff and over 20 years of experience;

4. Practice English and Spanish;

5. Teaching methodology: base on different projects in groups to emphasize as much communication as possible;

6. Wide age group: 5-17y.o.;

7. Many different destinations to choose from;

8. Choice of English or Spanish classes: 20 per week;

9. 24h supervision;

10. Private schools facilities;

11. All on campus: classes, activities, art projects etc;

12. Choice of full residential program or Day Camp (Monday to Friday, without accommodation).

- Who are the counsellors in your camps?

All of our teachers are professional and qualified staff. Many work with us every Summer and all of them pass our academic requirements in teaching English/Spanish as a foreign languages, most of the personnel has at least Masters degree.

After the classes the teachers accompany students in all of the activities, excursions etc.

- What are your camps about?

For campers:

1. To learn Spanish or English in a healthy, friendly and multicultural environment.

2. To experience Spanish culture and traditions under the supervision of a qualified staff of counselor/ coaches.

3. To experience every day as a new, exciting adventure.


For us:

1. To provide a highly supportive setting that increases the student’s ability to carry out daily tasks independent of the help or protection of their families.

2. To offer a wide range of enriching sports and cultural activities & trips that encourages students to build individual character, confidence and skills.

3. To form social relationships and make new friends from Spain and other countries from around the world. (And it works! A large percentage of our students come back year after year.)

4. To instill the values of teamwork and individual responsibility.

- Would you send your own children to your camp if you were an ordinary client?

Yes, without a doubt. In fact, our colleagues and even board directors send their own kids every Summer to our camps.



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