We tell you all the details about our selection and training weekend for trainers
Once again, we’ve enjoyed one of the most special events for the English Summer S.A. team! The 2025 Monitors’ Training and Selection Day, which took place this past weekend, May 10th and 11th, at our Finca Prades, brought together over 100 participants. A space where enthusiasm, training, and team spirit came together to prepare for the upcoming summer camp season.
A Friday of reunions and new faces
On Friday afternoon, we began welcoming the monitors. After check-in, the welcome dinner marked the official start of the event. Afterwards, we headed to the theatre for the official presentation of the day, where we went over the weekend’s programme and shared the first motivational words with all the attendees.
The new monitor candidates took advantage of this first evening to introduce themselves to the group and share personal anecdotes, creating an atmosphere of trust and excitement. In addition, the management team held interviews with the new applicants who wish to join the team this summer.
Team-building and fun dynamics
After breaking the ice with introductions, we dove into a night full of group dynamics. We carried out ice-breaking and team-building games aimed at encouraging cohesion, creativity, and leadership. The atmosphere was extremely positive: laughter, connection, and the true English Summer spirit could be felt everywhere.
Friday’s event ended with our legendary disco, where we danced to the most iconic choreographies from our Summer Camps. A high-energy ending that got us ready for Saturday’s full training day.
Intensive training
Saturday started with a joint breakfast and, from the early hours, we got down to work. The group was divided: while the new monitors received training on the Monitor’s Manual, the returning staff participated in practical roleplays and reflective sessions on the educational mission of our camps.
Throughout the morning, several training talks were given, focusing on three core pillars:
- The role of the monitor in the educational and leisure environment.
- Basic human resources concepts applied to the monitor’s role.
- Best practices to ensure a safe and positive environment for children.
In addition, the functioning of the academic area was explained, along with the expectations for the English classes during the summer camps.
Practical workshops and values in action
In the afternoon, the focus shifted to a rotation of activities inspired by our summer workshops: Emotional Trip, Be Froggy Be Green, Relax Art, among others. These dynamics put into practice key skills like conflict resolution, teamwork, emotional intelligence, and assertive communication.
It was the perfect setting to share experiences and learn new intervention techniques.
A heartfelt closing
The day concluded with a closing ceremony to thank everyone for attending and to explain the next steps in the selection process. Participants shared their impressions, highlighting the great atmosphere, the quality of the training, and the excitement of becoming part of such a powerful project.
The 2025 Monitors’ Day was, once again, a complete success! An event that showcases English Summer’s commitment to continuous training, educational excellence, and the wellbeing of children and teens. Thanks to everyone who made it possible, this new generation of monitors is more ready than ever to live — and make others live — an unforgettable summer.
Would you like to be part of this experience?
Book your place at the 2025 summer camps and join us on this adventure!