Experts in Learning Adventures
Teaching team
The Learning Adventures team is passionate about new ways of learning!
Our team is made up of professionals of various nationalities, of different origins and with extensive experience. Yet we all share the same passion for excellence in providing unforgettable experiences for our students. Each member of our team is committed to continuous learning and to this community, where we share knowledge and experiences in a dynamic way with a purpose; that every moment be an opportunity to learn.
Our team members are passionate, highly qualified and internationally trained mentors. We encourage everyone to participate in decision-making and work together to create innovative new programmes that make Learning Adventures experiences unique.
Safety and inclusion
At Learning Adventures, the priority is to ensure the health and safety of both our students and staff members, following local regulations and international best educational practices.
We work with the goal of creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for our community, regardless of age, religion, race, gender, and national origin. Everyone is welcome on our programmes and we invite students to step out of their comfort zone and take advantage of this opportunity to grow as citizens of the world.
All team members follow local and international regulations, as well as a rigorous background screening process to work with young learners. The same goes for any third-party provider that may be in contact with our participants. Both internal staff and external providers are subject to the same selection criteria; criminal background checks are mandatory.
Our facilities, whether in the mountains or at sea, have the necessary licenses, local permits and insurance to carry out our programs safely.
Experience
With over 60 years’ experience creating / organising / designing / running student summer programmes, we are also pleased to be affiliated with an institution with over 125 years of educational experience. SEK Education Group is recognised worldwide for its exceptional international quality standards and its innovative educational model and is chosen by families in five countries.
Our team of experienced professionals offers outdoor programmes year after year to make every day special for our students.
Academic excellence
The essence of Learning Adventures depends on offering unique experiences that facilitate the development of skills such as teamwork, leadership, creativity and ingenuity. Our students are passionate about discovering new environments, as well as tackling the world of technology with a spirit of social impact and improvement.
Norah Fernandez-Cuesta Laborde
I am Norah, the captain of the schooner Cervantes Saavedra where the La Goleta campus takes place.
As the person in charge of the campus, ensuring our values are respected and we have the highest levels of good organisation on board are my top priorities, as is providing exemplary service through passion, motivation and empathy, to create an optimal environment in which to enjoy each adventure. This is an unforgettable experience that combines nautical activities with training for young people during the voyage.
I am an expert in maritime law and maritime business and a senior officer in maritime transport and fishing. I have a passion for engines and mechanics.
The entire crew is highly experienced, made up of highly qualified and perfectly organised professionals.
In my resume you can find more details about the degrees and accreditations that I have acquired throughout my career.
Come on board and have an incredible experience.
Lula Martínez Pérez
My name is Lula Martínez Pérez and I am responsible for residential stays and activities at the Learning Adventures Les Alpes campus.
Included in my responsibilities is the coordination of the SEK International Schools ‘white weeks’, where students from all over the world come to spend a week skiing. I am also in charge of the multi-adventure outdoor camps that take place in summer, and during the academic year I coordinate our students’ activities, among many others the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme. My life has been continuously linked to sport, I have done many different sports including triathlon and alpine skiing, of which I am currently the world champion and I have always combined it with my studies and my work.
In my curriculum you can find my two passions, computer engineering in Madrid and, senior alpine skiing instructor in the Val d’Aran.
Les Alpes is my little paradise, come and see for yourself?
