Sunday, 19th July
A lovely sunny evening spent getting to know each other. What a great start to camp! So much to look forward to this week…
Monday, 20th July
Today was another wonderful day at Camp L&E, filled with energetic games exciting activities, and plenty of laughter.
We began the morning outdoors with some lively energisers. Campers took part in Capture the Flag and Bulldog, giving everyone the opportunity to run around, work as a team, and start the day with lots of energy. The games were highly competitive but full of encouragement, with campers cheering one another on throughout.
After the morning energisers, campers moved into their different programmes and activities. During Youth Global Leaders (YGL), the students began developing their own social action projects. They explored a range of important global issues, including healthcare, education, and changes they would like to see within the school curriculum. The group then turned their attention closer to home by considering what they would change or improve about camp. Working together, they developed ideas and began preparing pitches that they will present directly to the Camp Director tomorrow. It was fantastic to see the campers thinking critically, expressing their opinions, and considering how they could make a positive difference within their own community.
Other campers spent the morning enjoying tennis and volleyball. These sessions gave them the chance to develop their skills, stay active, and build stronger friendships through friendly competition and teamwork.
At lunchtime, everyone came back together to enjoy a delicious Chinese-style meal, including a tasty stir-fry. After lunch, campers had some well-earned free time to relax, spend time with their friends, and visit the tuck shop for a treat before the afternoon activities began.
The afternoon offered another fantastic variety of activities. Some campers took part in rugby, where they practised passing, movement, communication, and teamwork. Others headed off-site for an exciting climbing trip. The campers challenged themselves, supported one another, and truly thrived as they tackled the different climbing routes.
Back at camp, the adventure group headed into the forest for den building. Campers worked together to gather natural materials and create their own shelters. The activity encouraged creativity, problem-solving, and cooperation, with each group developing its own unique approach.
Meanwhile, our creative campers enjoyed an energetic dance session featuring music from Ariana Grande, Shakira, and Rihanna. The group learned new movements, expressed themselves confidently, and brought plenty of enthusiasm to every routine. The room was filled with music, smiles, and impressive dance moves.
Dinner was another camp favourite, with spaghetti and meatballs served to help everyone recharge after such an active day. After dinner, campers enjoyed some phone time, giving them an opportunity to contact family and friends, share stories from their day, and relax before the evening programme.
We ended the day with a brilliant series of welcome games. Campers worked together to solve the Human Knot, they drenched their counselors in the water cup challenge and also took part in the Egg Drop Challenge, using their creativity and problem-solving skills to design a protective structure that could prevent an egg from breaking when dropped.
It was the perfect way to bring everyone together and make our newest campers feel part of the L&E community.
Today was an amazing example of everything that makes camp so special: learning new skills, overcoming challenges, building friendships, and having fun together. We are looking forward to seeing what more adventures the week has in store.
