La Victòria: More tent spots, same sea air – summer camp expands

La Victòria: More tent spots, same sea air – summer camp expands

Pre-registrations open, lottery to decide if overbooked

Today, as vendors in Alcúdia's market set their oranges in the sun and the scent of freshly brewed coffee hangs along the Passeig del Moll, registration opens for the summer camp on the La Victòria peninsula, following Island Council programs that attracted many participants: Over 850 children in Island Council holiday programs — is the offer enough for everyone? The program returns — with significantly more places than last year: just over 1,000 children and young people can participate this time, almost twice as many as before.

The facts are concise and practical: the target group is 9- to 16-year-olds. The camps run in weekly cycles from June 28 to September 5. Parents typically pay around €104 per place. Because demand is high, available spots will be allocated by lottery; pre-registrations are open until May 27.

For many families the expansion is a real relief. On mild June days you can see young parents in the cafés at Plaça de Pollença quietly discussing how to meaningfully fill the summer holidays. A camp with sea views, a tent atmosphere and supervised programs not only provides childcare — it is an invitation for children to spend the summer outdoors instead of in front of screens.

The location on La Victòria is a major plus: sea breezes, rustling pines and short walks to the beach. These elements are good for the mental well-being of adolescents. On Mallorca, where nature and tourism sit closely together, offers like this are a way to reacquaint young people with the local coastal landscape — without the large hotel complexes, right in the countryside.

Practically speaking: parents should not miss the registration window. Those who want to participate should pre-register their child online, fill in the required information and wait for the lottery. It is advisable to have documents at hand, note any medical information and indicate alternative weeks if there are several siblings. This increases the chance of flexible placement if the lottery does not go your way at first.

From the island's perspective, the increase makes sense. Such programs bundle leisure, education and local economic activity: tents, staff, catering and materials create jobs and bring money to the towns around Alcúdia, as nearby initiatives like the Son Serra camper area after one month report have shown.

A few practical everyday tips from experience: sunscreen is essential — it gets hot even under tarpaulins. Waterproof bags for clothing and a name tag on the water bottle save trouble on the last day. And very important: a few familiar items (a cuddly toy for younger children, a favourite book) help with falling asleep when the sea breeze is stronger than usual.

For those who still hesitate: a summer camp on La Victòria means not only adventure but also community. Children learn to be part of a team, to handle nature and to master small challenges. On the other hand, the organizers face the task of ensuring safety and environmental protection — realistic requirements that will determine the quality of the offer.

Registration is only open until May 27. Families strolling in the evening sun along the waterfront can now consider: do we want the sound of the sea instead of the television this year? For many parents in Alcúdia and the surrounding area, the answer is already clear. And for the children it will soon be: camping, new friends, and the smell of campfire in their hair — summer on Mallorca's peninsula.

Outlook: If demand continues to rise, similar local projects in other municipalities, such as the official campsite in Son Serra de Marina, will certainly be discussed. For now: more places on La Victòria are a simple piece of summer happiness for many families — and a small everyday relief for the island.