I welcomed Sabi Borsos of Logiscool to English Edition to talk about their summer camps for 6 to 14 year olds.  I definitely want to sign up my 7 year old granddaughter.

Located in Elviria and San Pedro, Logiscool is offering children the chance to combine coding, creativity, sport and outdoor fun through its exciting digital summer sessions.

The 3-to-5-day non-residential camps feature more than 35 digital topics designed to introduce children to the world of technology in a playful and engaging way. Led by young trainers who connect easily with kids and teens, the camps blend indoor tech learning with outdoor activities and teamwork.

Children can explore Roblox Camps, where they become game designers instead of just players, Programming Camps that introduce coding and logical thinking through interactive challenges and Minecraft Camps, where kids learn programming basics while building and creating inside the game. It’s important for children’s safety that they understand not just how to use technology, but how technology actually works.

We live in an increasing AI-driven world but whilst AI tools can generate answers and code, they cannot always judge whether information is correct, secure, appropriate or reliable.  Learning coding teaches them to question technology rather than simply consume it whilst developing problem-solving, logical thinking, creativity and computational skills that are valuable across many future careers.

Experts believe the future will belong to people who can work alongside AI, direct it and understand its limitations. Children who understand these concepts are far less likely to be manipulated by technology and will be capable of actually using it to further their own ideas and creativity.

Sabi kindly offers my readers and viewers a 10% discount on the weekly camp with promo code NICOLEKING26 during registration.

Locals in Competa will gather art the end of the month to help 23-year-old Xiomara Santisteban Domínguez reach Cerro Lucero peak once again. The young woman from the town suffered a serious accident that left her with a spinal injury and complex regional pain syndrome. Before that, she often hiked to the 1,774-metre peak with her family, sometimes at night to watch the sunrise. On Sunday, May 31, the expedition hopes to restore that cherished experience through teamwork and determination.

Club builds on record of charity hikes

Los Locos de la Colina has organised similar inclusive challenges in recent years. In one notable case, the club dedicated the Trail Canillas de Albaida – Reto Higinio to young Alba, who has Mowat-Wilson syndrome. Volunteers carried her in a Joëlette chair during the event, creating joyful memories for her family while raising funds. Such efforts reflect the group’s commitment to adaptive mountain sports across the Axarquia region.

Details of the upcoming ascent

Hikers from the club will transport Xiomara in a Joëlette all-terrain chair. The main support team starts from Plaza Almijara in Competa at 7am. Other participants drive to Puerto Blanquillo for an 8am start on a shorter route. Porters plan frequent relays to maintain pace on the demanding trail, which includes technical sections near the top. Organisers expect the full climb from Competa to take seven to eight hours.

Preparation and safety measures

Fitness levels matter because of the steep ascent. Participants receive two refreshment stops, though hikers must bring extra water for the upper sections. Insurance or a federative licence counts as essential. Those without one can arrange a one-day policy for five euros by emailing a copy of their identity document to the club. Registration through the Los Locos de la Colina website or the town hall helps track numbers for safety.

Local backing and emotional impact

Town officials and the Mancomunidad de la Axarquia have endorsed the project. The mayor of Competa and other representatives joined the presentation alongside Xiomara and her parents. After the descent, everyone meets for a snack at the town hall. Club members stress responsibility on this challenging route while focusing on Xiomara’s goal. Her words show deep gratitude for the chance to stand on the summit again.

Broader meaning for accessibility in mountains

Initiatives like this one continue a growing movement in Andalucia. Delivery of Joëlette chairs to clubs has enabled more people with reduced mobility to join trail events. In Competa, the climb represents resilience and community spirit in the Sierras Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park. Many view it as proof that barriers in outdoor activities can diminish through collective action.

An extremely talented ska band of children from Marbella left coaches absolutely speechless during the blind auditions of La Voz Kids (The Voice Kids), with their bold mashup of ‘Sweet Dreams’ and ‘Seven Nation Army’. All four coaches turned their chairs in a unanimous decision, with SKABUM ultimately choosing to join Team Edurne. 

The question is what and who are behind the group’s remarkable ability? Bringing the best out of them is training at Rock Factory, the school that keeps on producing the most talked-about children’s bands on Spanish television.

Antonio Orozco, Ana Mena, Edurne and Luis Fonsi didn’t know what hit them

The La Voz Kids stage was hit by something between a force of nature and a massive party.  Dressed head to toe in orange and black checks, SKABUM, which consists of six young kids aged between 8 and 12, completely exploded over the room.

The moment the first chords of that ska-flavoured mashup landed, the studio erupted. The band’s technique of this style of music (Ska is upbeat Jamaican dance music blended with jazz and R&B), their composure and incredible sound were enough to turn every single chair. Antonio Orozco, Ana Mena, Edurne and Luis Fonsi all hit their buttons, and their expressions said everything you needed to know once they saw the stage presence of the young band. Fonsi, who grew up singing in a vocal group himself, was so struck by the three vocalists that he asked them to perform a section a cappella on the spot. He wanted a closer listen to harmonies that would be seriously impressive at any age, let alone for girls this young.

Every coach wanted them. In the end, SKABUM picked Team Edurne, giving the Madrid singer a serious contender for the winning title this season.

Rock Factory, where it all began

Musical ability like this at such an age doesn’t happen by chance. SKABUM is the latest act to come out of Rock Factory, a hugely successful school that has earned the esteemed title of Spain’s best in its field. If you’ve watched a children’s band absolutely own prime time television and ever wondered where they came from, the answer keeps being the same place.

Rock Factory’s approach has changed how music education works for young people. For parents who want more than scales and theory exercises, it’s become the go-to. Unlike a traditional music school, Rock Factory trains its students to perform from day one, real stages, real presence, real music.

“We are very proud of Skabum. We are embarking on a new television adventure with our students, which we are going to enjoy immensely,” says Rafa Reyes, teacher and director of Rock Factory. With schools in Malaga and San Pedro Alcantara in Marbella, the centre has quietly crept up and become the most important rock school for young musicians in the country. Where today’s television acts are trained and tomorrow’s industry names are getting started.

SKABUM is now part of Team Edurne, with an exciting journey ahead, television is about to feel the rhythm. 

Ska punk in Spain has a new up and coming generation ready to run with it, and they all know where it began, The Rock Factory.