By Ion Axinescu

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Velez-Malaga has finished another successful edition of its inclusive summer camps, bringing smiles and support to hundreds of local families.

More than 120 children with special educational needs and nearly 100 youngsters at risk of social exclusion took part in activities held across July and August at the Antonio Checa school in Torre del Mar and the Axarquia school in Velez-Malaga.

Councillor for Social Rights and Equality, Juan García, praised the initiative as “a great help for families,” noting how the camps made it easier for parents to balance work and childcare during the long summer break. This year, the programme was extended to also cover the last week of June and the first week of September, giving even more support to families in need.

The activities went far beyond the classroom and made a beautiful summer for everyone. Children enjoyed trips to Triana’s swimming pool, Cinesur Ingenio, the provincial nursery in Benamocarra, as well as rides on Velez’s tourist bus. Sports, shows, and workshops rounded out a summer of fun and discovery.

“These children, some with reduced mobility and others facing social challenges, deserve a summer just like any other child,” said Juan García. He also pledged that, despite cuts in national subsidies, the town hall will work to secure funding so the camps continue in 2026.

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