More Than a Kids Club. A Place to Belong.

Hedgie’s Huddle began with a simple idea: children learn and grow best when they feel safe, curious, respected, and free to explore.

That philosophy remains at the heart of everything we do.

We believe in play.We believe in giving children choices. We believe that creativity matters more than creating something “perfect.” We believe that every child develops at their own pace. And we believe that some of the most important learning happens when children feel connected to the people around them.

This is why the word Huddle matters so much to us.

A huddle is a circle of people coming close together.

At Hedgie’s, it represents the community we want to create around every child.

Children come here to play and experience English, but along the way they meet friends, become familiar with our team, recognize our routines, and gradually develop a feeling:

“I know this place. These are my people. I belong here.”

Parents become part of that circle too.

A coffee shared during Mommy & Me. A conversation at pickup. Families meeting through their children. Familiar faces returning for a Pajama Party, a workshop, or another camp.

These small connections are what turn a program into a community.

The Huddle is not simply where our activities happen.

The Huddle is what we are building.

Our Approach

Childhood First. English Naturally. Hedgie’s Huddle is an English Kids Club, not a traditional language school. English surrounds our experiences, but children are never pressured to perform. We use stories, songs, movement, sensory materials, creative invitations, and everyday interactions to make English meaningful and familiar. A child may listen before speaking. They may communicate through movement, gestures, or play. They may spend longer exploring something that fascinates them. That is all part of learning.
Child-Led by Nature Our activities offer invitations rather than rigid outcomes.We observe what captures children’s attention and allow space for their ideas to develop. Plans give our sessions rhythm and intention, but they never matter more than the children in front of us. Sometimes the best moment of the day is the one nobody planned.
A Predictable Rhythm, With Room to Explore Children feel confident when they understand what comes next. Our programs have familiar routines and transitions while remaining flexible enough to respond to the group’s energy, interests, and needs. The rhythm is predictable. What happens within it can be wonderfully unexpected.
Small Groups, Meaningful Connections The Huddle works because relationships matter. Our small-group environment allows children to be seen, gives our team time to observe and connect, and creates opportunities for friendships to develop naturally.

Meet Hedgie

Our Little Mascot. Our Curious Explorer.

You’ll find a small hedgehog appearing throughout our Huddle. That is Hedgie.

Curious, playful, and always ready for another adventure, Hedgie represents the spirit we want children to bring into our space: the confidence to explore, the freedom to wonder, and the joy of discovering something new.

Hedgie accompanies children through stories, themes, activities, and adventures, becoming a familiar little friend throughout their Hedgie’s journey.

But even Hedgie knows that adventures become much more meaningful when they are shared. And our little hedgehog’s world is about to get a little bigger…

Meet Our Team

The People Behind the Huddle

Different backgrounds, different experiences, and one shared purpose: creating a place where children can play, learn, connect, and feel they belong.

Camilla

Owner & Creative Director

Camilla brings a background in international business, marketing, and entrepreneurship, together with a strong passion for people, creativity, and community building.

As the owner of Hedgie’s Huddle, she is shaping its next chapter while protecting the spirit and values that have made Hedgie’s special from the beginning.

Her role brings together strategy, creativity, and community: developing new programs, experiences, collaborations, and stories around the needs of children and families.

At the heart of her vision is one simple idea:

Keep the Huddle at the heart of everything, while allowing its world to grow.

Maedeh

Programs Coordinator

Maedeh has been part of Hedgie’s Huddle since summer 2025, when she first joined the team through Summer Camp.

With a Master’s degree in Developmental and Educational Psychology from the University of Padua and experience working with children, she combines professional knowledge with a warm, thoughtful approach.

Maedeh coordinates our Mommy & Me and Afternoon Programs and is a familiar, trusted point of reference for children and families.

Working closely with Camilla, she helps bring the Hedgie’s philosophy to life while continuing to shape our programs around the children and families who experience them.

Gaia

Programs & Activities

Gaia joined Hedgie’s during Summer Camp 2026 and quickly became part of the Huddle.

With a degree in Communication Sciences, a background in marketing, and many years of experience as a babysitter, she brings together creativity, communication skills, and a genuine love of working with children.

You’ll find Gaia throughout our programs, workshops, Pajama Parties, and special experiences, helping us create the playful, welcoming atmosphere that makes Hedgie’s feel like home.

Katelyn

A Continuing Connection

Hedgie’s is entering a new chapter, but the people who helped create its story remain part of it.

Katelyn’s vision, experience, and know-how continue to be connected to the Huddle she created.

As Hedgie’s evolves, we hope to continue bringing together different ideas and perspectives through future projects and online collaborations.

Because a Huddle can grow without forgetting where it began.
And sometimes a journey doesn’t end — it simply takes a different shape.