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River Experience Camp &
French Language Camp > France
 
Ages
10-16

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Excitement, adventure and lots to learn amidst a haven of natural beauty

 
     
 

THE PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

 
     
 

This river adventure programme includes unique and specially designed activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Comprehensive instruction in canoeing is provided to improve one’s skills. As befitting the programme, the finale is a two-day 30 km descent of the Ardèche River, led by highly qualified monitors. The trip includes a bivouac under the stars at a designated area.

This ever-popular programme also includes a mountain bike excursion, a canyoning experience, rock climbing, visits through historic caves, some with headlamps, and abseiling. The programme never stops, nor does the thrill and enjoyment. This is one of the most popular programmes designed and operated by VILLAGE CAMPS .

 
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  FRENCH LANGUAGE CAMP

Our language campers work on improving their French in the mornings before embarking on the different river and regional activities.  In a 2-week session, there are 24 hours of original, practical French lessons.  Upon returning home campers will not only have had some exhilarating experiences to speak of, but they’ll talk about them in French. Pas mal!
 
     
 
The activities available to the French programmes include:
   
Abseiling
Arts and crafts
Beach volleyball
Canoeing
Canyoning
Caving
Gorge walk
Kayaking
Mountain biking
   
   
Rock climbing
Ropes course
Football (Soccer)
Street basketball
Swimming
Table tennis
Trekking
   
 
     
 

THE BOTTOM LINE

 
 

Campers acquire new skills, meet and mingle with other international young people and get to better understand France and its culture … all this, while enjoying an action-packed fun-filled holiday.

 
     
 

See the 2008 Dates and Prices and Travel Information Sheet.

 
     
 

See the France Camp Overview page for all other details including evening programmes and excursions!

 
 

 

 
   
 
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