At Olé Summer Camps, we believe that learning a language goes far beyond the classroom—it's about living it, feeling it, and experiencing it with all five senses. That’s why this project is more than a summer program; it’s a deeply personal initiative created by two cousins, Paloma and Paco, who have dedicated their lives to education. Together, they bring a unique combination of professional expertise, cultural curiosity, and family values to design one of the best summer camps for kids seeking authentic and joyful immersion in Spanish life. Whether it’s through games, local adventures, or shared meals, every moment at Olé is part of the learning experience summer camp that kids will remember for a lifetime.
Behind Olé Summer Camps is a story rooted in a deep love for education and cultural discovery. Paloma, co-founder of Olé and a dedicated educator for over 13 years, has taught in Spain, Finland, Estonia, and the United States. These international experiences shaped her belief in the importance of immersive, hands-on education. With expertise in child development and language acquisition, she founded Olé to offer families a truly enriching linguistic and cultural experience in Spain. Her mission is to ensure each child enjoys the learning experience summer camp that nurtures their curiosity and personal growth.
Paco, Paloma’s cousin and co-founder, brings more than 15 years of teaching experience along with his role as a father of three. Having taught in France, the U.S., and Spain, he’s passionate about education, sports, and sharing the beauty of Spanish culture. At Olé, Paco collaborates closely with Paloma to create a space where language and culture blend in joyful, meaningful ways. Their shared vision of learning through play and real-world interaction has helped position Olé among the best summer camps for kids, inspiring young minds to open up to new perspectives from an early age.
Favorite city in the world?
Paco: Valencia, because it’s an amazing city. Then Paris—it never fails to surprise me.
Paloma: I have great memories of many places, but Mexico City always fascinates me, and I have wonderful friends there.
A book you always recommend?
Paco: Dedicated by Pete Davis—a book that helped me escape FOMO and focus on my choices.
Paloma:Â 1984Â by George Orwell. I deeply value personal freedom and the importance of developing critical thinking.
A Spanish dish that’s always on your table?
Paco: Paella and gazpacho, always.
Paloma: Fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables. Any kind of rice dish—seafood rice, vegetable rice, paella…
The best thing about working at Olé?
Paco: Meeting families who enjoy time with their kids and understand the importance of raising them with a global mindset.
Paloma: Seeing children from different cultures interact and sparking their curiosity about other languages and traditions.
A word that describes you?
Paco: Focused and drawn to the sea.
Paloma: Family-oriented and curious.
For Paloma:
The most fun part of teaching kids?
It keeps you young at heart, you learn from them, and you get to witness their growth…
For Paco:
Favorite sport to teach kids?
Basketball or surfing.
A language you’d love to learn?
Arabic—I feel it would help me better understand my own country.
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Now that you’ve gotten to know the people behind Olé Summer Camps, we invite you to be part of this unforgettable journey—where language comes alive, friendships cross borders, and every child’s curiosity is celebrated through the learning experience summer camp of a lifetime. Let the adventure begin!
Olé connects families of kids who are learning Spanish with real life, true immersive experiences in Spain.