The Santa Cruz City Council has launched the 2026 Summer Schools, with more than 900 children enrolled. The programme runs until mid-August across five districts.
The Santa Cruz de Tenerife City Council, through the Social Policies department, started the activities of the Summer Schools on Monday, a programme that brings together over 900 minors from the municipality. The initiative will continue until mid-August and takes place in educational centres across the five districts of the capital.
The main objective is to facilitate work-life balance during the summer period, providing children with a safe space featuring educational, sports, creative, and leisure activities tailored to their age. The programme includes workshops, games, coexistence dynamics, and educational proposals.
Work-life balance and family support
The mayor of Santa Cruz, José Manuel Bermúdez, highlighted the importance of this resource for families in the municipality.
“The Summer Schools have once again become an essential resource for many families in the municipality, as they allow for the reconciliation of work and family life while children enjoy a safe, educational, and enriching environment. The participation of over half a thousand children this year demonstrates the consolidation of a programme that meets a real need of the citizens,” he stated.The Councillor for Social Policies, Charín González, visited one of the schools where activities are taking place, CEIP Tomé Cano, and emphasised that the programme goes beyond leisure.
“This programme offers much more than a leisure alternative during the holidays. The Summer Schools promote coexistence, learning, and equal opportunities, also ensuring tailored attention to the needs of each participant so that all children can enjoy this experience under the best conditions,” she pointed out.
Complementary services and inclusion
The Santa Cruz Summer Schools incorporate additional services to facilitate work-life balance, such as early drop-off, late stay, and adapted breakfast. Furthermore, they maintain a strong commitment to inclusion, with specific resources and adapted places for children with disabilities. During the visit to CEIP Tomé Cano, Zaida González, councillor for the Salud-La Salle district; Pilar Rodríguez Machín, general director of Education; and representatives from Caja Siete and Emmasa, collaborating companies in the programme, were also present.
For families in Santa Cruz, this initiative provides relief during the school holidays, as they can leave their children in a supervised environment while they work. The children, for their part, enjoy activities that combine learning and fun, from creative workshops to sports and outdoor games.
The programme will run until mid-August, thus covering most of the summer. Interested families who have not yet registered can find information at their district social services centres or on the Santa Cruz City Council website.
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