Solidarity summer camp in Barcelona, Spain, from age 14

Two weeks in Barcelona for 14 to 18 year olds: solidarity projects, a host family stay and cultural discoveries, with daily support.

Where: Barcelona, Spain
Length: 2 weeks
Minimum age: 14 years old
Language: English intermediate
Departures: Every Saturday

from €1,950 for 2 weeks

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The project

Looking for a meaningful holiday and a different way to discover Barcelona? This solidarity summer camp in Spain invites teenagers aged 14 to 18 to spend two weeks combining community work, a host family stay and cultural discoveries.

The project is available all year round, with arrivals every Saturday.

Based in the Nou Barris neighbourhood, the teens join the NGO’s projects alongside the local coordinators. A food bank, time spent with older people, creative workshops and sustainable initiatives give solidarity a tangible meaning. The host family and the programme team support participants in their activities and when getting around.

A solidarity stay in Barcelona for 14 to 18 year olds

This programme combines tasks suited to teenagers, daily life with a local family and meetings with other young people from around the world. Spanish is practised over meals, workshops and conversations, in real-life situations.

Key facts: 2 weeks in Barcelona, host family accommodation, meals included, return transfers from Barcelona-El Prat airport, a public transport card and support on site. Freepackers price: €1,950 for 2 weeks.

Why choose a solidarity summer camp in Spain?

Teenagers discover how a non-profit organisation works, learn to cooperate and gain confidence through contact with another culture. They contribute to existing activities, under the supervision of the local teams. A certificate of participation in the project rounds off the experience.

To compare options, also explore our humanitarian trips for young people. For another volunteering format in Barcelona, see the humanitarian and social mission in Spain.

Frequently asked questions about the solidarity summer camp in Spain

What age can participants be?

The programme is designed for young people aged 14 to 18. It is aimed at curious teenagers who are ready to get involved in group life and the projects on offer.

Are the teens accompanied around Barcelona?

Yes. A member of the host family or the team accompanies them on daily journeys, activities and weekend excursions. Support is available on site 24/7.

Do participants need to speak Spanish already?

Family life and the workshops offer opportunities to practise Spanish. The required level and the workshop arrangements should be confirmed with Freepackers before registering.

How much does the stay cost?

The Freepackers price is €1,950 for two weeks. Contact our team to find out the available dates and get details of the services included and any costs to plan for.

What activities are offered at the weekend?

The indicative programme includes a guided discovery of Barcelona, its historic centre and Gaudí’s architecture, as well as an outing to Barceloneta. The schedule adapts to local conditions; paid entry to monuments is to be confirmed.

Preparing for departure and choosing your stay

To help you decide, read our guide to summer camps abroad. Torn between several European destinations? Also discover the solidarity summer camp in the Azores.

Contact Freepackers to prepare your solidarity summer camp in Spain: tell us the participant’s age, their interests and your dates so we can check availability.

Why the project exists

In Barcelona, our partner NGO runs social inclusion and mutual aid projects in the neighbourhood. Its work strengthens ties between residents, access to food and participation in local life. The young volunteers reinforce these initiatives and discover what solidarity means day to day.

A project we follow
Projects chosen with care and followed through regular visits on site.

Your role

Varied, supervised solidarity tasks

Food bank: helping to sort donations, organise stock and distribute food to families, with the local team.
Intergenerational meetings: sharing conversations, creative activities, music and accompanied walks with older residents.
Art and neighbourhood life: contributing to a group project, for example a mural or a creative workshop.
Sustainable development: discovering local initiatives and taking part in activities around permaculture and urban farming.
Summer activities with children: assisting the coordinators with games, workshops and educational outings, depending on the season.

Tasks are allocated according to current needs and are carried out under the responsibility of the coordinators. The teenagers support local professionals and volunteers with the tasks they are given.

A typical week

Two weeks of commitment and discovery

Welcome: arrival on Saturday at Barcelona-El Prat, settling in with the host family and meeting the other participants. Monday is devoted to orientation, safety guidelines and getting to know the neighbourhood.

First week: introduction to the food bank, activities with children in summer, an art project and meetings with older people. Conversation workshops and review sessions complete the tasks.

Weekend: guided visits of Barcelona and its historic centre, discovering Gaudí’s architecture and an outing to Barceloneta. The family prepares a picnic for the excursions.

Second week: continuing the projects, preparing a closing group event and reviewing skills with the tutors. The end of the stay includes a certificate ceremony, farewells and the return transfer to the airport on Saturday.

This schedule is indicative. The order of activities may change depending on the season, the weather and the organisation’s needs.

Accommodation and meals

A host family stay in Barcelona

Participants are accommodated in the Nou Barris neighbourhood. Most flats host two or three young people. Each teenager is placed with at least one other international participant of the same gender and a similar age.

The family supports daily life and getting around. Shared meals and moments are a chance to discover local customs and practise Spanish in a friendly setting.

Meals

Meals are included throughout the stay. The family prepares breakfast, dinner and snacks. From Monday to Friday, lunch is served at the project site by the kitchen team.

For weekend outings, the family provides a packed meal. Let Freepackers know about any dietary requirements before registering so we can check they can be catered for.

Supervision

Daily support for teenagers

The host family and the team provide on-site support 24/7. The young people are accompanied on their journeys, during activities and on weekend excursions. They do not have to travel around Barcelona on their own.

On arrival, an orientation session explains how the stay works, the house rules and the safety guidelines. The coordinators oversee the solidarity activities and hold review sessions.

Arrival and transfers

The host family provides pick-up at Barcelona-El Prat airport (BCN), then the return transfer at the end of the stay. The programme details indicate a journey of around 30 minutes between the airport and the accommodation, depending on traffic.

A public transport card is provided and included. Journeys around the city are made with a member of the family or the programme team.

Free time and activities

The programme includes accompanied outings to discover Barcelona: the historic centre, sites linked to Gaudí and some time to relax at Barceloneta. Evenings are spent mostly with the family, over conversations, games and rest.

The visits mentioned are indicative. Any entry tickets to monuments and additional activities must be confirmed before departure.

The region

The stay takes place in Barcelona, Spain, with accommodation in Nou Barris. This base offers a chance to experience neighbourhood life and take part in local initiatives, while exploring the city on supervised outings.

The host organisation

You will join a local NGO committed to community development in Barcelona. Its coordinators support the young people on the projects, organise learning sessions and offer a review of the experience with a certificate of participation.

Budget

Length of stay

2 weeks

Project available all year round, with an arrival every Saturday. Length of stay: 2 weeks. Activities adapt to the season and to local needs; activities with children take place in the summer period.

Total programme budget€1,950

That is, per week€975

Each extra week

Check availability for 2 weeks

What is included

Host family accommodation; meals and picnics for excursions; return transfers to Barcelona-El Prat; public transport card; solidarity activities with the coordinators; daily support and on-site assistance 24/7; cultural outings included in the programme; certificate of participation.

Where your money goes
Donations are reinvested in full and directly into the local associations. How the costs break down

How to fund my project

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Getting ready to leave

Your application

An up-to-date CV and a cover letter describing your background and what brings you here.

Conditions to take part

This stay is for teenagers aged 14 to 18 who are ready to take part in solidarity activities, respect the host family’s rules and live alongside other young people from around the world. The expected language level and registration arrangements should be checked with Freepackers.

Insurance

For any project abroad, Freepackers requires travel insurance covering accidents, illness, repatriation and third-party liability. With Chapka Cap Student, you get 5% off.