B A S O A

A multilingual forest-school in Donostia-San Sebastián

Basoa: Day Summer camp for children

BASOA is a unique summer day camp designed for families who are looking for a meaningful, high-quality summer experience for their children.

Rooted in nature, languages, and community, BASOA brings together families from different backgrounds to share a summer of learning, exploration, and connection in Donostia.

BASOA is created for local families who value outdoor learning, multilingualism, and a warm, community-based approach to education.

Our goal is to create a space where children and families come together naturally — learning from one another, building friendships, and experiencing the city and its surroundings in an authentic way.

Ages: 4-7
Dates: June 29th - August 7th
Days: Mondays to Fridays
Hours: 14:00 to 20:00

Philosophy

At BASOA, we believe in a childhood connected to nature, respect, and community. Our summer camp in Donostia is inspired by the Forest School approach, where the natural environment becomes a key educational tool to foster autonomy, creativity, and resilience.

We promote a multilingual environment, where languages are experienced naturally through play, exploration, and daily interactions. Learning emerges from experience, curiosity, and meaningful relationships.

BASOA is education, nature, and community: a conscious, enriching, and unique summer experience.

Values

Respect for each other and the natural world

Co-operation

Process over product

Community, friendship and meaningful relationships

Autonomy

Acceptance and appreciation of differences

Cultural openness and curiosity

Benefits

Children develop autonomy, confidence, and social skills through outdoor play, exploration, and creative activities. The natural environment encourages curiosity, emotional well-being, and meaningful learning.

In addition, our multilingual approach allows children to improve their communication skills while engaging in a close, safe, and community-oriented environment.

BASOA combines education, nature, and community to create a summer experience that is unique, enriching, and memorable.

6 Week Overview

Week 1 – Settling In: Getting to know each other, exploring our surroundings, feeling at home.

Week 2 – Woodland Explorations: Bug hunts, building bug hotels, mud tree spirits, discovering the magical world of trees.

Week 3 – Flowers, Bees & Natural Dyes: Exploring blooms & pollinators, experimenting with natural dyes, fabrics and shadow puppet theatre.

Week 4 – Jazzaldia- inspired, musical games by the water: Beach explorations & making musical instruments with sand, shells and pebbles.

Week 5 – Woodland Creatures: Learning about birds and small mammals while building nests, dens, and woodland shelters.

Week 6 – To the Ocean: Diving into marine life through games, creative crafts, and sea-themed stories.

Activities during the day

Welcome circle

Songs, warm-up games and setting the afternoon’s intentions.

Exploration / adventure

Hikes in the woods, beach adventures, outdoor games, den-building, etc.

Back to cosy La Cabaña

Snack and rest

Craft time

Get hands-on with clay, natural dyes, making musical instruments, toys and more.

Story time

Folk tales from the Basque Country and beyond, puppet theatre, reflections on the day & goodbyes.

Join Basoa this Summer 2026

If BASOA resonates with your family, we would love to hear from you.

Spots are limited to ensure a high-quality, personalized experience for every child and family.

Step 1 – Interest Form

Begin by completing our Interest Form.
This allows us to learn more about your child and your family.

Submit the Interest Form

Step 2 – 1:1 Family Conversation

After reviewing your Interest Form, we will invite you to a short one-to-one conversation.
This informal meeting helps us get to know each other, answer your questions, and ensure that BASOA is the right fit for everyone.

Step 3 – Application Form

Following the conversation, families who wish to move forward will be invited to complete the Application Form to confirm their place.

Submit the Application Form

We look forward to welcoming families who value nature, connection, and meaningful summer experiences.

BASOA is more than a camp — it is a community we build together.

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