Camp España (now part of JCamps) has established itself as Europe's leading International Residential Jewish Summer Camp. Our Camp Directors, Brian & Patricia Geminder and Steve Nacher, each have more than 20 years experience offering programmes and activities to Jewish youth aged 12-19 years. Students from 19 different countries come to us to experience the time of their lives and to leave us with memories for a lifetime, having made new friends from all over the world. The students participate in exciting language,sports,arts cultural programmes and excursions and spend a fantastic summer filled with sunshine in an amazing location, right on the beach, where the main language of the Camp is English. Our warm and caring atmosphere makes first time campers feel as welcome as campers who have been coming to us for several years


DATES FOR SUMMER 2012:

• July 2 - July 30 (4 weeks)
• July 2 - July 23 (3 weeks)
• July 9 - July 30 (3 weeks)
• July 2 - July 16 (2 weeks)
• July 9 - July 23 (2 weeks)
• July 16- July 30 (2 weeks)

Venue and Accommodation
Camp Espana is set in beautiful sub tropical gardens along 600 metres of wide sandy beaches, blue sea and Mediterranean surroundings, and is located in 10 acres of a beautiful 3 star resort near Marbella and Puerto Banus

The excellent accommodation is in modern 2 or 3 bedded air-conditioned rooms with ensuite shower, fridge, hair-dryer and safe. Maid service is provided every second day when rooms are cleaned and towels are changed. Bed linen is changed twice weekly.

Facilities
Our campus facilities include a magnificent outdoor swimming pool, volley ball, soccer and basket ball court and floodlit tennis courts, table tennes, open air disco, TV lounge, games area, sandy beaches and the Mediterranean sea.

Programme 2012
This year's programme offers students the option of a 2, 3 or 4 week stay and older students have the opportunity to join our optional JCT (Junior Counsellor in Training) programme.

Our Jewish summer camp programme combines optional Spanish or English language classes run by professional teachers, with sports, water sports, art and beach activities, nightly entertainment and excursions to places of interest and fun.

At Camp Espana, Europe's leading Jewish summer camp, you will spend an unforgettable summer in guaranteed sunshine, learning a new language, meeting new friends from around the world all in a strictly kosher environment.

Whether you come with a friend or come on your own you will always make new friends. If you do come on our own, don't worry, lots of students do and we will find you a suitable room companion. The way our Camp programme works you will very quickly be intergrated in to Camp life and make new friends.

The Junior Camp
Students 12 - 13 years age will participate in our daily programme. However, this age group will have their own specific Counsellors and will be accompanied on all outings and excursions.

JCT(Junior Counsellor in Training)programme (optional)
This programme is open to all participants aged 16 and above. The programme focuses on developing skills such as time management, goal setting, presentation skills and team work.

Excursions
Organised excursions where you will flavour the atmosphere of Spain's Andalucia province will combine fun, culture and excitement. We shall take you to places such as the grotto in Mijas, to picturesque Rhonda, the English enclave of Gibraltar, an island rock set in the Mediterranean sea, Tivoli World, Aquasplash, the world famous port of Puerto Banus with its lively marina, trendy boutiques and discos and Marbella's famous Orange Square and esplanade. You will also have the opportunity to experience a night time Fiesta in Estepona and a shopping opportunity in the areas largest shopping mall.

Tour of Granada's Alhambra Palace
This year we are again offering students the opportunity of a day visit to the world famous Alhambra Palace in Granada. This 12th Century Moorish Palace is extremely popular with tourists so places are limited and must be booked in advance.

Tour of Seville
Once again we are offering a day trip to Seville. Seville lies on the banks of the Guadalquivir and is one of the largest historical centres in Europe. The Jews have played a prominent part in Seville's history since the 4th Century and enjoyed great prosperity until the end of the 14th Century. The entire Jewish neighbourhood of Santa Cruz appears to be a movies set of a picturesque Andalucian Village, and is located right next to the Royal Palace, the Alcazar.

Bullfight
Once again we are offering an optional trip to a bull fight, the national sport of Spain. Each bullfight comprises six bulls and three matadors, each of whom fights two bulls. Each bullfight is divided into three stages and lasts for around 20 minutes. A corrida starts with a parade of all the contestants and bailiffs dressed in 17th century costume.

Judaism & Tradition
At Camp Espana we take an inclusivist approach to Judaism, where all young Jews are welcome.
On Shabbat we always create a wonderful atmosphere through singing and optional discussion groups. On Friday evenings we have our special outdoor Kabbalah Shabbat service overlooking the Mediterranean Sea followed by a special Shabbat dinner. On Shabbat there is a full service for those who wish to attend, Kiddush by the pool side followed by Shabbat lunch. At nightfall we celebrate Havdalah under the stars. And for our more observant campers daily morning services are also available.

Resident Directors
Brian,Patricia and Steve,our resident multi-lingual Camp Directors will oversee our 2012 summer programme together with our resident team of talented, dedicated and multi lingual international monitors who are on call 24 hours a day.

Health-Safety-Security
The safety of our campers is our #1 priority. Night security guards patrol the campus and we also have Counsellors experienced in First Aid and access to nearby doctors and world class hospitals in case of emergencies

Camp Fees
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Testimonials
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