Special, unique, unforgettable, fun... are some of the adjectives used by young people to describe their experience on the Camino de Santiago.
Can you imagine having the opportunity to do the Camino during the course with your friends? To enjoy the landscapes and gastronomy that Galicia offers us?
The Camino de Santiago with schoolchildren is an experience that is prepared from the schools, together with our team of Camino de Santiago Guide, with much affection and enthusiasm.
Here are some of the reasons why doing the Camino de Santiago would be an excellent option:
Values it generates in young people:
During these stages, bonds are established between young people, they help each other, they take care of each other and share what they have, they develop values such as companionship, respect for others or empathy. It is a great time to discover friends they might not otherwise have met.
They disconnect from day-to-day life, from their role as students, and become pilgrimsThey have shown facets that they were often unaware of because they have been seen in a more informal and natural context to show themselves as they are.
They learn from their strengths and weaknesses accompanied by teachers who also live the Camino in the same way as they do.
The Camino de Santiago passes through breathtaking natural landscapes. Young people will have the opportunity to connect with nature and learn about the importance of caring for the environment.
Outdoor learning helps them learn first-hand about the environment and the weather or the fauna and flora of Galicia.
Teamwork and self-knowledge:
It is an experience shared with other pilgrims and companions. You will have to work together to reach your goal and support each other in difficult moments.
It is also an opportunity for reflection. Students have time to stop and think, to get to know themselves better.
Cultural experience:
The boys and girls will be able to immerse themselves in the culture and traditions of Spain and pilgrims from all over the world and it will be a good time to exchange languages because they will meet pilgrims from different places.
Living together will strengthen bonds, enhance friendships and create a sense of community among peers. There is no doubt that socialization is fundamental for their personal development.
Less technology and more contact:
Cell phone use has become a concern for many families and teachers. It is common to find groups of friends meeting for a drink and, instead of enjoying being together or chatting, they do not take off their screens.
The Camino de Santiago is the ideal place to disconnect from cell phones and social networks and to be able to share moments with the group and feel nature.
Common challenge:
It combines both a physical and mental challenge. The moment of waking up with your colleagues, taking the backpack and start walking, enjoying every step, chatting and laughing, with a common goal: to reach Santiago de Compostela.
Entering the Obradoiro square, listening to a bagpiper in the background, embracing each other with tears of emotion and feeling that we have succeeded is an indescribable sensation.
The Camino de Santiago traps and captivates. During the days of pilgrimage many shared feelings and emotions emerge that you will never forget.
Summary of Reasons to choose the Camino de Santiago as a school trip.
El Camino de Santiago es una excelente opción para un viaje escolar por varias razones. En primer lugar, ofrece la oportunidad de realizar una experiencia de crecimiento personal y espiritual, ya que los estudiantes pueden reflexionar sobre sus valores y creencias mientras recorren el camino. Además, es una forma de fomentar el trabajo en equipo y la solidaridad entre los participantes, ya que tendrán que apoyarse mutuamente para alcanzar la meta.