Summer Camp England
First day :D
The first day of camp is always full of excitement! After a 7:30 breakfast, our campers were divided into their programme groups and taken to their sites for the morning. Golfers and Horse Riders went off-site to their specific locations, while the rest of campers enjoyed their morning at Queen Ethelburga's College. At 12:30 we met for lunch and had some free time before session C, in which our campers played some games in their colour groups.
At 3PM we had our All-camp meeting. Since it was the first day, we read the rules of camp in 6 different languages! It's important for all campers to understand what we expect from them and the rules that ensure everyone can live together in a safe and integrating environment.
Two very important things happen at these meetings: first, we read our Secret Friends messages, in which campers can write a message to anyone in camp, like "you were great in football", "thank you for helping me Julie, you are the best" or "the yellow kingdom rules!!!!"; second... Kangaroo Court (shhh, don't say it too loud).
After our meeting, we took our campers on a tour of the facilities and enjoyed Pasta night and some free time. In the evening, each color group did a special activity to get everyone to know each other and get a better idea of the main locations at camp.
For first time campers, these first days might be a bit of a challenge. New friends, new food, new routines... But with the help of our cousellors, we will make sure all campers enjoy the best summertime ever!
- Breakfast: Warm raisin bagel; choice of cereals, toast and fresh fruit!
- Lunch: Spicy chicken or Quorn fillet served with curled fries, sweetcorn and peas. Mango posset coconut crunch for dessert.
- Dinner: Steamed pasta with creamy chicken and mushroom or tomato cannellini sauce. Salad bar and fresh fruit salad.
- Subject to change. Vegetarian options always available.
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Latest photos from England
- Facilities Tour
- Programme-specific activities
- Rules at camp
- Ice-breaking games
