Summer English language camps are a chance to travel and work around Spain during a festive time of year with sunny skies and warm weather. And no matter where you go, you will find a nearby village or town celebrating their traditional week long "fiestas," with special events, dancing and singing into the wee hours of the morning.
Not only is this a golden opportunity to travel and discover Spain, but you will be earning invaluable work experience (as well as an income) teaching children in summer camps. You will become familiar with Spain and the wonderful Spanish way of life (which Spaniards have transformed into an art form) while working as a productive member of Spanish society. This will allow you a profound vision of Spain that a tourist could never attain.
*All Spain Summer Program Participants are required to complete the TEFL Madrid certification course starting from June 4, 2011 - June 29, 2011. Click here to learn more about TEFL Madrid.
Summer camp jobs are typically in two week periods of time with a maximum of four to six weeks of employment. Summer camps typically start in late June or the first week of July. Many camps offer free housing, food and a very generous stipend; approximately 500 Euros for each two-week session. You will be paid by your summer camp employer on the last day of your work.
Most summer camp jobs are at "overnight" camps living in cabins in the woods. These are thought of as "English Villages" with English classes being taught throughout the day. All activities such as eating, sports, and outings to nearby cities are in English.
You should expect to work five to six days a week with the children. You will work with many other camp teachers from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. It will be a wonderful opportunity to meet like-minded people who enjoy teaching and traveling abroad.
Compensation
Summer Camp Program participants receive free room and board during the camp in addition to a stipend of approximately 500 Euros per 2-week camp session. This can vary based on hiring camp.
TEFL Certification
Spain Summer Program participants are required to complete the June 4 - June 29 TEFL certification course at TEFL Madrid. Click here for more information on the TEFL Madrid Course.
Camp Matching Day
TEFL Students will interview with a variety of different camps in Madrid and get matched up with a camp job based on each camp's particular staffing needs. TEFL students must commit to a four-week camp position, however, camps reserve the right to not extend employment for a second two-week session. Camp jobs are held in a variety of locations, ranging from overnight summer camps in the mountains throughout Spain and day camps in Madrid.
Any of our TEFL Institute Madrid graduates working in Spain during the spring can interview in person in March, April and May with a list of camp referrals. TEFL Institute can provide a list of summer camps to our alumni, however, we cannot guarantee summer placements outside of the summer program.
Note: You are assigned a camp during your training in Spain based on the needs of the camp directors.
Housing
Madrid (Week 1 - 2)
Leon or Barcelona (Week 3 - 4)
Assigned Camp (Week 5+)
Students are responsible for their own housing while in Madrid.
Weeks 3 and 4 of TEFL training are held at our camps in Leon or Barcelona. Housing, food and transportation are provided at a package price.
Housing and food are provided by hiring camp upon start date. Teachers will stay in typical camp housing during their teaching. Housing arrangements may include bunk beds, cabins, shared bedrooms and bathrooms, etc. Housing will vary by camp.
Important Dates
Orientation: June 1, 2012 (optional, but recommended)
TEFL Certification Course: June 4 - June 29, 2012
Camp Interview Date: End of week 1; details will come from onsite coordinator
Camp Start Date: Late June or early July, depending on hiring camp
Camp Duration: 4-week Commitment
Program Costs
Housing in Madrid: 16 - 65 Euro per night, depending on room and hostel
Room & Board in Barcelona or Leon: 340 Euro
Airfare
Criminal Background Check: Approximately US$50 - $100
Activity Fee: US$50 (nonrefundable)
TEFL Madrid Tuition: US$920 (deposit), 750 Euro (balance)
Spending Money: Recommended at least 4 - 6 weeks of funds
Transportation: From airport to hotel/hostel; To camp location
Eligibility
Native English Speaker
BA preferred (current college student may be eligible)
Age 20-35
Pass criminal background check
Spanish language skills preferred
Work experience preferred
Experience working with children a plus
Be highly committed, responsible and flexible
TEFL Institute does not own or operate these language camps but has connections for our graduates to interview with these summer camps. For our students taking our June 4, 2012 Spain TEFL class, a position will be reserved for you to work in July. Any of our TEFL Madrid students who take the 4 week course throughout the year will also have alumni services of referrals to camp jobs. Interviews for camp jobs in Spain are always in person.
Summer camp jobs are typically in two week periods of time with a maximum of four to six weeks of employment. Summer camps typically start in late June or the first week of July. Many camps offer free housing, food and a very generous stipend; approximately 500 Euros for each two-week session. You will be paid by your summer camp employer on the last day of your work. 
