Holiday camp in Gaia surrounded by nature

Summer week in nature with new friends, extreme activities, and diving. Daytime fun for those who want to experience everything to the fullest!

The summer camp in Gaia, surrounded by nature, invites children to enter a magical world with a fantastic program of activities! The fun is constant in this experience that takes place in incredible natural landscapes and features activities that promote joy, a competitive spirit, cooperation, and friendship.

The holiday camp in Gaia, for children and young people aged 6 to 18, runs from Monday to Friday. It's truly magical, and places are limited! Accommodation is not included, making it ideal for kids who like to go home every night.

Tip: If you liked this camp but prefer a program with accommodation, check out this one. Outdoor holiday camp in Gaia!

Why participate in the 2026 Summer Camp in Vila Nova de Gaia?

The holiday camp in Gaia provides:

• Unique experiences shared with participants of various nationalities.
• activities in nature such as
  • tree climbing,
  • Slide and climb in the forest.
  • dive into the waterfall,
  • kayaking and
  • stand up paddle and
  • Playing with the fish in the crystal-clear river water.

Tired? There's plenty of space to recharge your batteries, whether on the beach, by the pool, or in the hammocks scattered around the property!

Program

At this holiday camp in Vila Nova de Gaia, there's a program full of water and extreme activities that ends at 19 pm.

Languages

The counselors at the Summer Camp in Gaia are able to communicate with participants in many languages, including Portuguese, English, French, Spanish, and Italian! Furthermore, many of the participating children are able to help if communication problems arise, because they speak other languages ​​and collaborate in translating and clarifying doubts.

Prices for Holiday Camps in Vila Nova de Gaia 2026

The participation fees for the Gaia 2026 Summer Camp do not include accommodation.

Values ​​include:

• Morning and afternoon activities, as well as necessary equipment and materials; 
• Meals (morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack)
• Supervision by monitors during all activity hours;
• Personal accident and civil liability insurance; 

Transportation and a photo album for the child are optional services.

News

Discounts are available for the following groups:

• For family members (siblings or cousins)
• Participants in previous editions
• Groups of 6 or more participants

Payment Conditions

After registering, you will receive a pro forma invoice by email detailing the included services, their respective prices, and the IBAN for making a bank transfer within 10 days of the pro forma invoice date.

After sending proof of payment for the week at the holiday camp in Gaia, you will receive an email with the invoice/receipt. This document contains the contracted services with their respective prices and confirmation of registration with check-in and check-out dates.

Accommodation at the Holiday Camp in Gaia

If you prefer the same program with accommodation, check it out here. Outdoor holiday camp in Gaia!

Food

Meals at the Gaia Holiday Camp are prepared on-site. The daily menu is created by nutrition professionals and always includes a vegetarian option!

The meals included are breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack.

Transportation

Transportation to the holiday camp in Gaia is the responsibility of the participants.

There are transfer options from Porto airport or from the São Bento or Campanhã train stations to the holiday camp location, costing €80 per person.

There is an additional transport option from Diário de Canidelo to the holiday camp in Gaia for €10 per person, departing at 9:00 AM and arriving at 7:00 PM. Parking lot of Meiral Elementary School, Canidelo.

Album

See how the week is full of adventures and joy! You can even choose to keep some of these moments forever in a digital album with photos and videos from the week. A beautiful and tender record, available for €25.

Value: €25

Specialized Care

The holiday camp in Gaia is organized and run by Natura Eventos, with one monitor for every 6 participants, who accompanies them at all times.

A Natura Events It is an organization dedicated to producing experiences and events in direct contact with nature for over 12 years, focusing on both leisure activities and educational and outdoor entertainment programs.

Safety is always a priority at the holiday camp in Vila Nova de Gaia, which is very strict regarding all regulations established by law. There is a medical post with immediate first aid equipment and a vehicle, always available.

Additional information

Photos and videosParents can follow the participants' daily activities through photos and videos shared in a WhatsApp group!

Contact the ParticipantsParents can contact participants whenever they wish via their mobile phones, preferably at the end of the day. The use of mobile devices is discouraged during activities, and participants are solely responsible for their own devices.

Zones within the venue

River and PoolAccess to the river is only permitted in designated areas and always with life jackets. Most of the river has a sandy bottom and an average water depth of 1,10m. Staying and swimming in the river is only allowed in designated areas, and in the pool only under the supervision of instructors.

ParklandThey can be used freely. (social area, glamping, rest areas, connecting paths)

Yellow zonesThey may remain with the monitors' permission. (Soccer field, volleyball court)

Red Zones: can only be used under the supervision of monitors. (Forest, swimming pool, river and banks, access road to Quinta do Lombão, technical area, tree climbing, slide, rock climbing, target shooting, paintball)