Summer Camp England

Goodbye for now, but not forever.

Village Camps York has now seen another session officially end. A summer can fly by so quickly especially in the company of wonderful friends in a new and exciting place. However in true camp spirit nothing was to end without a show and our last day of camp here in York was one that we hope to remember for a very long time.

Today began by firstly celebrating the efforts of each and every activity with our morning programs enjoying their last sessions together. By tradition the very last day of camp signifies a very important day for two of our biggest programs: Football and Performing Arts as they have the chance to display some of their well-earned skills both on the pitch and the stage. Our first afternoon session meant time in the spotlight for our VC Performing Arts team as they gave an amazing performance with the theme of crossing bridges and looking for endless opportunities around us. An incredible effort by campers and counsellors alike that had the audience out of their chairs in admiration of the on-stage talent.

Unfortunately the counsellors were not to fare as well in the next session as they competed in the annual campers vs. counsellors football match that drew the whole of Village Camps into a crowd out on the fields. An outstanding effort led by our red and blue campers, together with some missed opportunities by our staff team meant that the VC campers won the title for football champions of session 2 at Village Camps York - big congratulations to the winning team!

The excitement of our last day together was not to end there with the evening bringing our much celebrated Awards Night! From the biggest smile, to the cleanest room and even the 'Future Counsellor' award, we spent the night celebrating the many different talents, personalities and aspirations of the variety of young people we have here at VC. Straight from awards night came the disco, all of our houses enjoying the rest of the night together as one big Village Camps family as they danced the night away.

We hope that this summer has been as unforgettable for our campers as it has been for our counsellors and we can't believe the amount of new memories, new friendships and new experiences we have gained. This year we must also say goodbye to one of our brilliant and fearless leaders Glenn, who has been with VC York for 11 years. Glenn is moving onto bigger and new things in his life, although that doesn't mean we won't miss him, the great leadership approach and inspiration he has brought to Village Camps York - Good luck Glenn!

Although we have ended Session 2 here at VC we hope that the rest of the summer is amazing for every single one of our campers, both new and old, leaving and returning. Thank-you VC for an amazing session 2!

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