Esplai Oriols
A Barcelona youth recreation program connected to Parròquia de Sant Josep Oriol, with Saturday activities, monthly outings, and summer camps for ages 5 to 17.
About Esplai Oriols
Youth recreation at Sant Josep Oriol
Esplai Oriols is a youth recreation and education center in Barcelona, connected to Parròquia de Sant Josep Oriol. It began at the parish in fall 1992 and is part of Zone 2 of MCECC (Moviment de Centres d'Esplai Cristians Catalans).
Activities and age groups
The center works with about 50 children and young people ages 5 to 17, divided into five groups by birth year: Llampecs (2015–19), Correcas (2014–16), Llobatons (2012–13), Xirucs (2010–11), and Kardus (2008–09).
Regular activities take place on Saturdays at Parròquia Sant Josep Oriol. The group also takes a joint outing once a month and holds summer overnight camps, including at Alberg Montsec-Mur and Camp Troll.
Staff
The team includes 15 volunteer counselors and a three-person leadership team.
Contact
Email: esplaioriols@gmail.com. For information or enrollment, families can also call the leadership team:
- Oriol: 644 61 62 61
- Maria: 640 39 49 70
- Arnau: 601 48 82 56
The group is also on Instagram, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter).
Recreation and education for children and teens