When families in Campo de Gibraltar start looking for a summer camp in Sabinillas for their children, they often come across recreational options that, while entertaining, lack an underlying educational focus. Considering a Montessori camp like the MIMS Kids Summer Camp 2026, just fifteen minutes from Sabinillas, can completely transform children’s summer experience. And, moreover, lay the foundation for the new school year.

At IMS Sotogrande, we have been accompanying families from the area, from Algeciras to Estepona, for over twenty years, and we know that summer is a golden opportunity to continue cultivating each child’s autonomy and innate curiosity. That is why the MIMS Kids Summer Camp 2026 is not your typical camp: it is a prepared Montessori environment that respects individual rhythms, in a Spanish-English bilingual setting with a team of AMI-certified guides.

What makes a Montessori summer camp special?

Montessori pedagogy starts from a simple idea: the child is a natural explorer who builds knowledge when the environment offers freedom, order, and beauty. In a conventional summer camp, activities are often directed and groups homogeneous. Our proposal, on the other hand, creates a space where each child chooses the corner that appeals to them most — whether the art workshop, sensory experimentation, or outdoor play — and works alongside other children of different ages, fostering collaboration and spontaneous leadership.

A Montessori camp also avoids overstimulation. No dozens of monitors shouting instructions or military-like schedules. Here, the pace is set by the child themselves, with the discreet accompaniment of the guides. This reduces anxiety, improves concentration, and, as studies by the AMI Research Committee have pointed out, enhances emotional self-regulation—a skill that weakens in summer if not exercised.

MIMS Kids Summer Camp 2026 in Sotogrande: the nearby alternative for those looking for a summer camp in Sabinillas

We know that finding a summer camp in Sabinillas with a Montessori stamp is difficult. In fact, as of today, there is no specific offer in that town. But from Sabinillas, the drive to Sotogrande takes less than fifteen minutes by car, and the proposal we offer is well worth that short trip. The MIMS Kids Summer Camp 2026 takes place at our facilities on Carretera de Cádiz, in the heart of Sotogrande, from June 29 to July 31, 2026. A five-week camp where each day is designed for children to experience the Montessori approach that families from San Roque, La Línea, or Alcaidesa so highly value.

Details that make the difference

During the MIMS Kids Summer Camp, the Nido, Children’s House, and Workshop classrooms are transformed into summer stations. Children have access to manipulative materials adapted to the season, ephemeral art projects, a sensory garden, and outdoor reading nooks. Additionally, the program includes music sessions with our specialist Tatiana Gavira, free movement with Alejandro Ledesma, and healthy cooking workshops with local produce. No screens, just hands that touch and minds that question.

Ages and schedules that fit family logistics

The camp is open to boys and girls ages 3 to 12. The base hours are from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, but families needing more flexibility can extend until 5:00 PM. This way, parents commuting between Sabinillas, Gibraltar, or Estepona for work can organize without stress. Additionally, all meals are included — balanced diets adapted to allergies — and groups are organized by planes of development, not chronological age, to respect the real needs of each stage. Prices are very competitive, with sibling discounts, and booking is managed directly via email at [email protected] or by phone at +34 691 225 041.

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Benefits of the Montessori approach during summer

Summer is a window of enormous brain plasticity. Children spend fewer hours sitting, the body craves movement, and if the environment allows, the mind opens to new learning. Compared to pure leisure camps — which also have their place — a Montessori summer camp like MIMS Kids Summer Camp adds four tangible benefits:

• Continuity in autonomy: children continue practicing routines of order, care for the environment, and time management, avoiding the famous “September setback.”
• Exposure to bilingualism: by living with native English and Spanish-speaking guides, language immersion happens naturally, without forced classes.
• Rich sensory stimulation: Montessori materials for practical life and sensory activities are adapted to summer: water and sand pouring, shell sorting, seasonal botany…
• Secure attachment and bonding: the team of guides consists of the same professionals who work during the school year, so the transition is smooth and trust is already built.

These benefits are especially important for families who have just moved to the Costa del Sol. If you are considering moving to Sotogrande with kids, an international school near Gibraltar like IMS also offers a summer camp consistent with the same educational philosophy. Thus, expatriate children quickly find a sense of belonging and the English language becomes a vehicle for play, not a barrier.

Why choose a Montessori approach over other summer camps in Sabinillas?

In Sabinillas and its surroundings, sports or entertainment camps proliferate. We won’t deny their appeal. But a traditional summer camp in Sabinillas often mixes many activities without a pedagogical thread. The Montessori proposal, however, turns every experience into a life lesson. It’s not about keeping children busy, but inviting them to explore, make mistakes, and discover. The difference is especially noticeable in children who need more time to process, those with high sensitivity, or those in Primary who already demand deeper research projects. MIMS Kids Summer Camp, by following Montessori planes of development, responds to all of this, and that is why many families in Campo de Gibraltar choose it year after year.

Moreover, the proximity to Sotogrande allows combining the camp with a beach day in Sabinillas or Torreguadiaro. Many families organize post-camp meetups and the bonds created in the classroom extend throughout the summer. It is a plus that a summer camp in Sabinillas can hardly offer.

How to enroll in our Montessori camp

Spaces for MIMS Kids Summer Camp 2026 are limited precisely to preserve the quality of the Montessori environment. If this summer you want your child to experience something beyond entertainment, the first step is to contact our team:

• Send an email to [email protected] indicating the child’s age and the weeks of interest.
• Call or send a message to +34 691 225 041 to resolve doubts and find out the exact prices with current sibling discounts.
• If you prefer to meet us in person, schedule an appointment for a visit to the school on our online calendar.

And if your child has never been in a Montessori environment, don’t worry: the guides program a gradual adaptation period so that the entry is smooth and happy.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a summer camp in Sabinillas that follows Montessori pedagogy?

Currently, there is no specifically Montessori summer camp in Sabinillas. However, the MIMS Kids Summer Camp 2026 of IMS Sotogrande is just fifteen minutes away by car and rigorously applies Montessori pedagogy, with AMI guides and prepared environments for each plane of development. Therefore, it is the closest Montessori alternative for families in Sabinillas and the western coast of the Costa del Sol.

What age must children be to attend the IMS Montessori camp?

MIMS Kids Summer Camp admits children ages 3 to 12. Groups are organized according to Montessori planes of development (3-6, 6-9, and 9-12), so that each child is with peers who share similar needs. This does not mean they do not interact with other ages: outdoor time and some joint activities allow interaction between the youngest and the older siblings from the workshop.

Does the camp include activities in English?

Yes. As a bilingual immersion school, English is present in all daily routines. Native guides address children in English during workshops, games, and meals, taking advantage of children’s linguistic plasticity. If the family has just arrived in the area — for example, as an expat family Costa del Sol — the camp also serves as a bridge to adapt to the future school year at an international school near Gibraltar like IMS.

Do you offer meal service and allergy management?

Yes. All meals are included in the camp price. Our kitchen prepares balanced menus with fresh, seasonal products and adapts easily to food allergies and intolerances (celiac disease, lactose intolerance, etc.). Just let us know in the registration form so we can safely adapt the recipes.

Are there discounts if I bring several siblings?

Yes. MIMS Kids Summer Camp 2026 applies sibling discounts that are detailed upon receiving the enrollment request. Additionally, camp fees are independent of school tuition, and payment is split to facilitate family organization. Write to us and we will send you the complete breakdown based on the number of weeks and the children’s ages.

Key takeaways

Choosing a summer camp in Sabinillas based on Montessori is a decision that invests in the child’s holistic development, not just seasonal entertainment. MIMS Kids Summer Camp 2026 brings together the three ingredients most valued by families in Campo de Gibraltar: respect for children’s pace, real bilingual immersion, and a team of AMI guides who know children by name, offering a close and warm treatment. Instead of a summer of screens and prefabricated activities, we propose a summer of hands in the earth, conversations in two languages, and friendships born in an environment designed for happiness.

If you feel that this summer deserves an educational plus without losing a drop of fun, reserve your spot now. The school year ends almost without notice, and spots for MIMS Kids Summer Camp 2026 fly as soon as registration opens. Write to us at [email protected] or call us at +34 691 225 041 and tell us how you want your child’s summer to be. At IMS Sotogrande, your child will grow up feeling heard, valued, and safe, ready to transform the world with their own voice.

About Tamara Munoz: Certified Montessori guide with over 10 years accompanying families in Campo de Gibraltar. Specialist in 0-6 pedagogy and prepared environments. Credentials: AMI 3-6 Guide, Diploma in Early Childhood Education. Certification: Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Full profile.