Camp Journal - Leysin, Switzerland

Session 3 - Day 4 (30 July, 2008)

30 July, 2008

Two stories again today -- first on the Multi-Activity Dance Club nad the second on a "casino night" in the Cave for the blues.

Dance Camp at Village Camps Switzerland

When campers register for the very popular Multi-Activity Camp at Village Camps, Switzerland, they are asked to pick one of three "clubs" that would be the focus of their stay at camp. The three clubs are Outdoor Adventure Club, Sports Club, and Dance Club. This way campers could concentrate on their favorite type of activities every morning, while still enjoying access to a wide variety of other afternoon activities for a well rounded, fun holiday. Today we will put the spotlight on the Dance Club.

The Dance Club is under the very able direction of Lisa. Dance club offers a chance for campers to create, rehearse and ultimately perform various numbers and shows during camp. The dance club always gives a special performance on “Prom Night” (the last night of camp).

Casino Night at Village Camps, Switzerland

This evening the cave was transformed into a casino and the Blue campers became the customers.

Casino Night is one of the traditions at Village Camps, Switzerland. Lots of games and lots of fun. Campers were given a supply of Village Camps "money" to use in playing the games. The counsellors served as the dealers, croupiers, etc. and had as much fun as the campers.

There was a chance to play roulette, or blackjack, bingo or a number of other "games of chance." The object, of course, was to win as much money as possible but there aren't many places where you can spend your winnings and the exchange rate is something fierce - but no one cares about that, the real goal was to have fun and that goal was met just like a Royal Flush will win at poker.