About us

Flow Learning: at 4 Elements we aim for children, and adults alike, to become so absorbed in the moment that the learning becomes flow state. They learn unconsciously and naturally at our wild and reflective setting.

An amazing way of teaching using nature as the medium

We follow proven Forest School methodologies: encouraging and inspiring individuals to develop through an innovative, educational approach to outdoor activity.

The 4 Elements Galicia idea has grown over time: our success means we stand happily and confidently by our methodology and we want to bring this experience to as many children and families as possible.

Founders

Francis Heybrook

Co-Founder, Director

BA Spanish and Portuguese, University College London, Forest School Leader, CELTA, Forest School and Paediatric First Aid, Open Water Lifeguard,  over 20 years experience working with children running workshops and educational projects with a focus on biodiversity and environmental education, Forest School sessions and nature camps.

Diana Díaz

Co-Founder, Coordinator

BA Hispanic and Iberian Studies, University College London, TEFL, over 15 years editorial experience working on English teaching materials for the Hispanic market for leading educational publishers in UK.

Team

Lalo Mazari

Teacher Trainer, Spanish Teaching Guide

Montessori Guide, 20 years experience working as a Montessori Guide and Emotional Intelligence Trainer for teachers and families in schools in Mexico, Los Angeles and Santiago de Compostela.

Caspar Dale

Camp Monitor English

Student of Biomedical Science at University Kings College London. Experience implementing projects that promote biodiversity at his family’s organic farm in Oxford.

Xiana Sar

Camp and Forest School Monitor English and Spanish

Student of English Language Studies at University of Santiago de Compostela, 3 years experience working at 4Elements Galicia in Muxia as an English Forest School monitor.

Rosa Ramos y Matthew Smith

English Teachers

Rosa has over 15 years experience working as a Spanish teacher at secondary schools in the UK and teaching English as a foreign language. Matt is a social worker by profession, a musician, excellent communicator and has experience working as an English teacher at school in Galicia.

We collaborate with

Aldea
Surf Camp

Surf sessions

CDM piragüismo
Dumbria

Canoeing sessions

Katarsis, School of English and Performing Arts

Theatre sessions

Bushcraft
School Europe

Bushcraft Training

"Join the adventure!"