Organic Farm · Bétera, near Valencia · 6–17 July 2026
HOLIWOOD · Summer Camp for Teenagers in Valencia
From spectator to creator in two weeks.
A creative summer day camp for teenagers 12–16 at EkkoFarm, 25 minutes from Valencia. Led by Stella Adler-trained actress Ileanna Simancas and personal-development mentor Aritz Carrera. Ten days of acting, filmmaking, and real self-expression — ending in a short film the group creates together.
Two weeks to move from spectator to creator. In nature, in a small group, in a carefully held environment where teenagers can express themselves, make mistakes, and find their voice.
Small group. Off-screen. Outdoors.
Dates & Time: 6–17 July 2026 · Mon–Fri · 9:00 – 14:00 (closing day until 18:00)
Ages & Group: 12 to 16 · maximum 14 participants · ratio 1:7
When was the last time your teenager had a real space — away from screens, school, and the pressure of "what others will think" — to discover what they're actually capable of?
HOLIWOODCreative Summer Camp
Is This Summer Camp For Your Teenager?
This isn't an intensive acting school. It isn't a casting course. It isn't a screen-time camp. It's a creative summer day camp for teenagers who want to explore, express, and create — in a calm, structured, and genuinely fun environment that takes them seriously.
This camp is for your teenager if they...
Are between 12 and 16 years old
Live in Valencia, Bétera, La Eliana, La Cañada, or anywhere nearby
Like creating ideas and turning them into something real
Want to express themselves with more confidence
Are drawn to stories, video, film, or content creation
Would like to loosen up and worry less about "what others will think"
Sometimes feel stress, anxiety, or quietly overwhelmed
Feel there's something more out there than school and screens
Are curious about discovering their own talent
Enjoy nature, movement, martial arts, yoga, or dance
Want to meet other teenagers in a real, off-screen setting near Valencia
10-Day Programme
Two Weeks to Move From Spectator to Creator
The camp moves through a progressive rhythm — explore, learn, create, film, present — with the second week culminating in a real audiovisual project shown to families and the community.
1
Day 1
Group safety and personal expression
A soft landing into the group, the space, and the work. Building trust before anything else.
2
Day 2
Team creativity and audiovisual language
First contact with cameras, narrative, and how images tell stories.
3
Day 3
Creative writing and scene-building
Turning ideas into scenes, monologues, and dialogue.
4
Day 4
Identity, masks, and character construction
Exploring who we are and the characters that live inside us.
5
Day 5
Working with emotions in acting
Tools to access, channel, and use emotion on stage and on camera.
6
Day 6
Voice, expression, and authentic communication
Finding a voice that's clear, present, and true.
7
Day 7
Relationship and group creation
Working with others — listening, responding, building together.
8
Day 8
Organising and planning an audiovisual project
From idea to plan. Roles, scenes, schedule.
9
Day 9
Filming the short pieces
The shoot. Real cameras, real direction, real teamwork.
10
Day 10
Final showcase
A presentation of the work for families and community. The full closing day, with lunch included.
Daily Structure
Body, Mind and Creation in Four Blocks
Each day at camp combines body, mind, and creation in four blocks:
9:00 – 10:30
BODY
Physical activation and connection with the body — calisthenics, yoga, martial arts, dance, mindfulness, physical expression. Goal: presence, focus, and connection with oneself.
10:30 – 10:45
Break
Snacks and drinks.
10:45 – 12:00
MIND
Communication tools and personal-development practices applied to creative work and character building. Goal: clarity in expression, self-understanding, and connecting the personal with the creative.
12:00 – 13:30
CREATION
Hands-on work through performing and audiovisual arts. Goal: turning ideas and experiences into scenes, stories, and pieces of their own.
13:30 – 14:00
CLOSING
A space to integrate the day, reflect, and build confidence in sharing.
Take-Home Outcomes
What Your Teenager Will Take Home
The program is built around one outcome: by the time camp ends, your teenager will have lived a full creative process — and walked away with tools, confidence, and a real piece of work they helped create.
Across the two weeks, participants:
Develop greater confidence when expressing themselves in front of others
Learn to communicate with more clarity and naturalness
Build the courage to create, fail, and try again
Get tools for working through embarrassment and the fear of judgment
Strengthen creativity — turning ideas into something concrete
Improve listening, teamwork, and group dynamics
Take responsibility within a real project from start to finish
Learn to recognise and manage what they feel
Develop empathy, respect, and connection with others
All grounded in performing arts, audiovisual creation, body work, and personal-development practice — adapted for teenagers, not watered down.
"Being an actor, being an artist, or being yourself isn't an impossible dream — it's an exciting adventure toward your creative power and your personal worth."
Ileanna SimancasLead Instructor
The Final Project
A Real Ending to a Real Creative Process
During the second week of camp, participants develop a creative group project. Options include:
A short film
A theatre scene
A hybrid audiovisual piece
The camp closes with a Final Showcase on Friday 17 July, where the work is presented to families and community. A real ending to a real creative process.
Meet Your Instructors
Ileanna Simancas & Aritz Carrera
Ileanna Simancas
Lead Instructor · Actress, Producer, Trainer
Ileanna is an actress, producer, and trainer with an international career in film, television, and the performing arts. Trained in Los Angeles at the prestigious Stella Adler school and at the Actor's Circle Theater, she has worked professionally in the audiovisual industry for more than 20 years between the United States and Latin America — including BAFTA-nominated projects, scripts for film and TV, a playwright debut at Madrid's Teatro Fígaro, and producing work for Telemundo/NBC.
Alongside her artistic career, Ileanna has spent years teaching theatre and languages to children and teenagers in schools and academies across Spain. She is also the author of Peras y Manzanas, a book on communication and personal development for young people. Over the past decade she has integrated her artistic work with a master's in Holistic Psychology and Coaching (University of Salamanca) and certifications as a Yoga Life Coach in India, mindfulness, and breathing techniques.
Aritz is a facilitator and personal-development mentor specialised in working with young people. Trained in NLP, Coaching, and Communication, he helps participants express themselves with more clarity, manage what they feel, and relate more consciously to others.
He brings a structured, practical mindset from his earlier career as an electrical engineer in solar energy (six years in Brazil), combined with deep experience in body work — capoeira, wing chun, calisthenics, and functional training. He has also worked as a teaching assistant for children and teenagers in languages and sciences, and as a facilitator of group circles focused on listening, expression, and trust. His path includes international cooperation projects in Ethiopia and collaboration with Greenpeace.
About EkkoFarm
An Organic Farm 25 Minutes From Valencia
EkkoFarm is a certified organic farm in Bétera, 25 minutes from Valencia. The land is home to citrus and olive groves, a Mediterranean kitchen garden, open outdoor spaces, and a pool surrounded by palms — the kind of environment where teenagers can be off-screen, in nature, and genuinely present.
Easy to reach from Valencia, Bétera, La Eliana, La Cañada, and the wider Camp de Túria area. Free on-site parking and drop-off.
Pricing & Reservation
Reserve Your Teenager's Spot
Early Bird · first 5 spots
€579
Limited to 14 spots
Regular
€690
Remaining spots
Sibling discounts and special conditions available — ask us. Group capped at 14 participants to keep the camp intimate and the work personal.
What's included: the full 10-day camp programme, all sessions (body, mind, creation), final-project development and filming, snacks and drinks daily, lunch on the closing day, all materials and equipment, and the Final Showcase for families.
Reserve your spot with only €200.The remaining balance is due before the camp starts.
This camp is designed as a complete summer experience — but also as a possible starting point. Depending on interest from the group and community, there's the option to continue during the school year with after-school workshops or weekend gatherings, so participants can keep developing what they discovered in July.
Dates: 6 – 17 July 2026 (Mon–Fri, 2 weeks)
Time: 9:00 – 14:00 · Closing day 9:00 – 18:00
Ages: 12 – 16
Group size: Maximum 14 · ratio 1:7
Language: Spanish & English
Level: All levels — no previous experience needed
Investment: €579 early bird (first 5 spots) · €690 regular
You'll find us on C/ Les Llomes s/n, surrounded by the Valencian countryside. By car from central Valencia, take the CV-35 toward Ademuz and exit at Bétera — about 25 minutes. From Manises airport, follow the CV-35: 20 minutes.
If you prefer public transport, take Metro Line 1 to Bétera station and a 10-minute taxi to the farm entrance. Free parking on site and easy drop-off.
HOLIWOOD is a day camp. Participants arrive in the morning (9:00) and are picked up in the early afternoon (14:00), Monday to Friday for two weeks. The closing Friday runs longer (9:00 – 18:00) and includes lunch and the Final Showcase. There is no overnight stay.
The camp is delivered in Spanish and English, adapted to the group. Ileanna and Aritz are both fluent in both languages, so bilingual and English-speaking teenagers settle in easily.
No. All levels are welcome. The camp is designed for first-time participants as well as teenagers who already have some experience. The work is offered with options, and everyone moves at their own pace.
Maximum 14 participants — kept small intentionally, so every teenager is seen, heard, and properly supported.
EkkoFarm is in Bétera, around 25 minutes by car from central Valencia. There's free on-site parking and easy drop-off. Many families coordinate carpools once booked.
Comfortable clothes they can move in, a swimsuit and towel for pool breaks, a refillable water bottle, sunscreen, a notebook, and any personal items for the creative work. A full list is sent after booking.
Yes. The camp closes with a Final Showcase on Friday 17 July, where families and community are invited to see the short films, scenes, or audiovisual pieces the group has created.
Yes. The group is held by two experienced facilitators in a small ratio (1:7 maximum), in a private organic farm setting designed for group work with young people.
Yes — and there are special conditions for siblings. Get in touch and we'll share the details.
Possibly. Depending on interest from the group, the camp can continue during the school year with after-school workshops or weekend sessions.
