April 3, 2025

Outdoor Educational Experiences – Children's Camps

Discover How Summer Camps Combine Learning and Fun

Summer camps have evolved far beyond being just a place to play and hang out with friends. Today, they have become spaces where children can develop key skills through outdoor educational experiences.

From fostering leadership to enhancing independence and creativity, these camps offer unmatched learning opportunities.

If you're looking for the best children's camp in Mexico, Camp Santa Úrsula in San Luis Potosí is the ideal choice. Here, we’ll tell you all about the benefits of educational camps and how to choose the best one for your children.

Educational Benefits of Children's Camps

Children learn best when they are active and engaged with their environment. Educational camps combine adventure and learning, fostering essential growth skills.

Some of the most important educational benefits include:

1. Teamwork and Social Skills

At camp, children interact with peers of different ages and backgrounds. They learn to share, solve problems, and work together through collaborative activities.

2. Development of Independence and Confidence

For many children, camp is their first experience away from home without their parents. It helps them make their own decisions, gain confidence, and develop autonomy.

3. Fostering Creativity and Critical Thinking

Outdoor educational experiences, like solving nature puzzles or building shelters, stimulate creativity and strategic thinking.

4. Learning Through Experience

Children learn more effectively through direct experience. Survival activities, scientific experiments in nature, and role-playing games enrich their education.

5. Connection with Nature and Environmental Education

In today’s digital age, many children spend countless hours in front of screens. Camps teach them to appreciate and care for nature through immersive outdoor experiences.

At Camp Santa Úrsula, every activity is designed to maximize children's learning while ensuring fun in a safe and controlled environment.

Outdoor Educational Experiences: Learning Through Play

Educational summer camps include a wide variety of activities aimed at enhancing cognitive, physical, and emotional skills.

Here are some of the best outdoor experiences children can enjoy at Camp Santa Úrsula:

Environmental Education and Sustainability

  • Educational hiking to identify plants and animals.
  • Recycling and upcycling workshops.
  • Farming and garden care activities.

Leadership Development and Teamwork

  • Trust games and group dynamics.
  • Team survival challenges.
  • Building natural structures like shelters and bridges.

Creative Activities and Artistic Expression

  • Creating art with natural materials.
  • Outdoor theater and nighttime storytelling.
  • Photography and nature observation.

Sports and Survival Skills

  • Orienteering with compasses and maps.
  • First aid techniques in nature.
  • Rappelling, climbing, and ziplining.

Each activity at Camp Santa Úrsula is designed to ensure children have fun while acquiring skills that will prepare them for the future.

Children's Camps in San Luis Potosí: Why Is It an Ideal Destination?

San Luis Potosí is one of the best regions in Mexico for a children's camp, thanks to its geographic and climatic diversity.

🔹 Unique Features of San Luis Potosí:

✔️ Spectacular landscapes: Forests, mountains, and rivers provide the perfect setting for outdoor activities.
✔️ Temperate climate: Ideal for camps throughout the year.
✔️ History and culture: A rich cultural heritage that allows children to learn about local traditions.

At Camp Santa Úrsula, located in San Luis Potosí, children have access to these incredible landscapes and activities, ensuring an unforgettable experience.

Best Summer Camps 2025: How to Choose the Ideal One?

If you're looking for the best children's camp for summer 2025, here are some key points to consider:

1. Safety and Supervision

It’s crucial that the camp has trained staff, established safety protocols, and medical care available.

2. Variety of Activities

A good camp should offer a balanced combination of physical, creative, and educational activities.

3. Facilities and Location

The camp should have suitable infrastructure and a safe environment.

4. Philosophy and Educational Approach

Make sure the camp’s program is designed to foster learning and personal development.

5. Reviews and Recommendations

Reading testimonials from other parents and children who have attended the camp can give you a better idea of the experience.

At Camp Santa Úrsula, we meet all these criteria and more, ensuring the best educational experience for your child.

Registration and Contact for Camp Santa Úrsula

If you want to enroll your child in the best educational summer camp of 2025, follow these steps:

1️⃣ Visit Camp Santa Úrsula.
2️⃣ Check out the camp’s educational program.
3️⃣ Fill out the contact form.
4️⃣ Receive personalized information from our team.
5️⃣ Confirm enrollment and get ready for a unique experience.

Don't wait any longer—registrations are open and spots are limited!

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Upcoming experiences

Adventures, learning and friendship await you at Camp Santa Úrsula!

Camp Santa Ursula Summer Camp
July 5 to 18

Summer Camp 1

Immerse yourself in two weeks full of fun, learning and exciting adventures at our first summer camp. From exciting outdoor activities to creative workshops.

The Camp is exclusively for boys and girls from 7 to 15 years old.
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Camp Santa Ursula Summer Camp
July 10 to 18

Summer Camp 2

The fun continues with our second summer camp! From July 20 to 28, your children will have the opportunity to explore our activities, challenge their limits and immerse themselves in exciting adventures.

The Camp is exclusively for boys and girls from 7 to 15 years old.
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What our campers think

“From the reception area everything is excellently well maintained, my daughter has had one of the best experiences, since her first day she felt taken care of.”

Liliana S.

Mama Camper

“My son was super happy!! He came out telling me that it was better than Disney! And that he wants to come back next year.”

Gabriela E.

Mama Camper

“The arrival at the camp was very interactive and they made sure that the boys and girls would relax and feel at home. The office service is always attentive and very quick to respond.”

Begoña

Mama Camper

“The place is beautiful and every activity is safe. The food and desserts taste great. My son returned very happy to have gone and he had a great time.”

Álvaro S.

Papa Camper

“The camp met our expectations one hundred percent! My youngest son was happy all 15 days and doesn't hesitate to return next year. He learned to be more independent.”

Veronica M.

Mama Camper

Frequently Asked Questions about the camp

We answer all your questions!

What is the age range for children to sign up for camp?

In the Camps we only welcome boys and girls from 7 to 15 years of age.

Who takes care of the children?

The children are cared for by an instructor and an assistant, together with instructors specialized in various activities and camp managers who are on the lookout for all campers.

If my child goes with a friend can they be together?

Yes, as long as the children are the same age and both they and the parents agree. Although we can't commit to more than 3 campers on the same team.

Do the rooms or cabins have their own bathrooms?

The vast majority of rooms or cabins have their own bathroom.

Do you help young children bathe and dress?

No, we ask that you consider that children should be independent in activities such as bathing, dressing, combing their hair, going to the bathroom and taking care of their things. Instructors are waiting, but cannot take care of each child individually.

How is communication with children? Can we talk to them?

Calls are not allowed. The communication is through messages on the camp page, delivered daily at breakfast time or the first activity in the morning. Children respond to these messages in letters that are taken photos and sent to the parents' emails.

If my child is carrying medications, how do they manage them?

We have medical staff who administer medications. Parents should write down the information in the registry and hand in medications when leaving their children at the camp.

What do you do in case of an accident? Do they warn us?

The protocols are followed. In case of minor injuries, there is no warning so as not to worry parents. There's a paramedic in the camp. In more serious cases, parents are contacted before taking the child to the hospital.

Do you have any health insurance?

Yes, we have accident insurance that covers up to $150,000.00.

How safe is the camp? Do you have any systems in place?

The camp is safe, with measures such as electric fences, closed circuit television, among others.

What are the foods like? Can you briefly describe what they eat?

  • Breakfast: Fruits, juices, smoothies, milk, cereal, eggs, beans, chilaquiles, waffles, hot cakes, sweet bread.
  • Food: Salads, vegetables, soup, cream, chicken, fish, beef or pork, flavored waters and dessert.
  • Dinner: Salad, cereal, sweet bread, pizzas, club sandwiches, muffins, milk, flavored water, tacos.
  • Refreshments (mid-morning and mid-afternoon): Flavoured water, fruit, vegetables, whole wheat crackers, sandwiches, wraps, popsicles, jellies, and so on.
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