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L&E January Newsletter

Exciting Updates for 2025!

Happy New Year from all of us at Learn & Experience! We’re thrilled to share the latest news and updates as we kick off another incredible year of adventure, learning, and global connections.

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L&E World Camps UK & Canada

Limited Places Available

Our L&E World Camps in the UK and Canada are filling up fast! Our unique overnight camps bring together children and teens aged 8-16 from around the globe to enjoy adventure, cultural exchange, and personal growth.

⚠️ Limited Spaces for Certain Nationalities: To ensure diversity and balance in our camps, availability is restricted for some nationalities. If you’re considering enrolling, we encourage you to act quickly to secure your spot.

💡 Local Discount: We’re still offering our limited Local Discounts for residents from UK and Canada. Don’t miss this chance to save while giving your child an unforgettable experience. Contact us for details.

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Special Features in 2025

Available for 8-16 year olds

Due to high demand from our loyal families we’re excited to announce that we have now extended the age range to include 16-year-olds on L&E World Camps! This change allows even more young people to experience our camps and to have even more role models for the younger campers.

Multi-Activity Programme

Offering a variety of adventure, sports, and creative activities, our Multi-Activity Programme ensures there’s something for everyone. From kayaking and football to art workshops and drama, every day is packed with exciting opportunities to explore new interests.

Young Global Leaders Course

Designed to inspire the leaders of tomorrow, this innovative course helps participants develop critical skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, all while addressing real-world challenges in a collaborative setting.

Study English Language

Our immersive English Language Course is perfect for international students looking to improve their language skills in a supportive and engaging environment. With expert teachers and a focus on practical learning, participants make rapid progress while having fun.

Tennis Academy

Perfect for tennis enthusiasts! Our Tennis Academy offers expert coaching for all skill levels, focusing on improving techniques, strategy, and confidence on the court. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to elevate your game.

Excursions to Iconic Locations

Campers at our UK Camp can enjoy visits to Winchester, London and Oxford, while those at our Canada Camp can explore Victoria and Vancouver. These excursions provide unforgettable cultural and educational experiences.

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We Won at the British Youth Travel Awards!

We’re proud to share that Learn & Experience won the Bronze Award for Experience of the Year 2024 at the British Youth Travel Awards! This recognition celebrates our dedication to creating unique, impactful experiences that inspire young people from around the world. A huge thank you to our incredible team and participants for making this possible. Here’s to more award-winning adventures in 2025!

Kindness Around the World Challenge

As part of our commitment to making a positive impact, we’ve introduced the 365 Days Kindness Around the World Challenge. Campers and their families are encouraged to participate by filming a short video. Together, we can create a ripple effect of positivity around the world! See our website for details.

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Group & School Programmes

We are proud to offer our Group & Schools Programmes, including our popular Elite Football Experiences and Teen Travel trips. Designed for groups of 6 or more, these bespoke programmes can be requested year-round, offering flexible and exciting opportunities for adventure, learning, and cultural exchange. Whether it’s a school trip or a group of friends, our programmes provide unforgettable experiences tailored to your needs.

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Don’t Miss Out!

Spaces for our 2025 camps are limited, so be sure to secure your place today.

📘 E-Brochure Available 

Download our comprehensive E-Brochure to learn more about our camps, programmes, and what makes L&E special. Visit our website to access it and get all the details you need to plan your child’s adventure.

Stay connected with us on social media for updates, stories, and inspiration.

Here’s to another amazing year with Learn & Experience!
Warm regards,
The L&E Team

2025 Update

Dear Parents,

I hope this message finds you and your family well. As we look forward to an exciting year ahead, I’m thrilled to share some wonderful updates for L&E World Camps & Teen Travel 2025 that will offer even more opportunities for your children to learn, experience, and grow with us.

A Great Year

2025 will build on the success of 2024 after being shortlisted for “Best Experience of the Year” by the British Youth Travel Awards! This recognition is a testament to the incredible experiences your children have had with L&E in 2024 and reflects our dedication to providing outstanding programs that inspire growth and adventure.

New Venue

After careful planning, we have decided to relocate our UK camp from Aysgarth School to Twyford School in Winchester. Twyford’s outstanding facilities, beautiful grounds, and easy accessibility to London will enhance our camp experience, allowing us to continue providing the exceptional care, adventure, and learning your children have come to know and love. We’re confident that this move will bring even more magic to our programs!

More Weeks

Alongside this, we are excited to announce the addition of more weeks to our 2025 schedule in UK and Canada, offering greater flexibility and the chance for your children to spend even more time immersed in all that L&E have to offer.

In addition to our new UK camp venue, we are expanding with even more incredible opportunities:

• Shawnigan Lake School in British Columbia will once again host our L&E World Camp Canada—a chance for campers to explore the stunning landscapes of Vancouver Island, make new friends from around the world, and experience unforgettable activities in the great outdoors.
• Our popular L&E Teen Travel program will return, offering young explorers the chance to embark on an adventure-packed journey across Canada, with a carefully curated itinerary designed to challenge, inspire, and ignite their curiosity.

Whether your child is attending camp in the UK or Canada, or joining one of our travel experiences, L&E 2025 will be filled with even more opportunities to create lasting memories and make meaningful connections.

• Early Booking Discount: As a token of our appreciation for your continued support, we’re pleased to offer up to 15% early booking discount for all 2025 programs. This gives your family the opportunity to secure a spot at a reduced rate, ensuring your child’s place for an unforgettable summer. Simply book before November 1st, to take advantage of this offer!
• Limited Discounted Places for Local Families: We are excited to offer a limited number of discounted places specifically for local families in the UK and British Columbia. This initiative is part of our commitment to supporting local communities and providing more opportunities for children to experience L&E World Camps. Please use #LOCAL2025 after completing application. It is first-come-first-serve.

Thank you for being a valued part of the L&E family, and we look forward to welcoming your children to Twyford, Shawnigan Lake, or on our Teen Travel adventures in 2025!

Warm regards,
Sam Ridgway
Founder & Director, L&E

Teen Travel 4th – 17th August

Sunday 4th August

Arrival to the Capital

The first day of Teen Travel started early in London collecting all the travellers from both King’s Cross and Heathrow Airport. After checking into our home for the night the group ventured out to Buckingham Palace. They learnt some cool facts and history about the building. They then walked towards 10 Downing Street, enjoying the culture and atmosphere along the way. After all this walking the group decided it was time to get on the bus, however it was a split decision whether to sit at the front or the back. They arrived at Trafalgar Square and saw many cool street performers and looked at all the shops before heading to dinner in Chinatown. The whole group were very thirsty after all this walking, and were grateful to sit down for a little in the restaurant. Everyone enjoyed chatting and getting to know each other. They then headed back for their beds ready for an exciting day to Brighton tomorrow.

Monday, 5th August

London to Bath

Travellers woke up this morning ready for a full day! In the morning they had a look round the British Museum learning about different places throughout time, including Egypt and Greece. They then hopped on a train down to Brighton, and immediately headed out to their pier. The group was desperate to meet TikTok celebrities @brightonshellfish. Everyone was so excited to meet them. One of our travellers even gave them a token koala from Australia. It was definitely a highlight of the day. They then went on to explore Brighton pier, play some of the arcade games and get some balloon animals. After this the group went to have a dip in the sea (even though it was very cold) and had some well deserved fish and chips to end a wonderful day.

Tuesday, 6th August

Beauty in Bath

We started our day with a quick brioche breakfast in our room and headed out for our adventures! We looked for the morning market and found a few stalls open so had a look around!
We then headed back to our room and packed up quickly to head to the train station. We popped to Greggs to grab some supplies for our journey to bath! We each had many pasties and were very full. On the train we played a lovely game of “pig”, which Mia unfortunately lost. We then relaxed until we reached our destination of Bath! As soon as we arrived we headed straight to our beautiful apartment located in the heart of the city. We dropped off our bags and went for some retail therapy, exploring some of the shops. After this it was time for our visit to the Roman baths! Another fantastic Golden Ticket choice!! The history was very interesting, we learnt a lot about how the people used the baths, all of the things that were found there, many gem stone carvings and how people used to throw in coins and messages and curses on people to come true!
We then popped by a place where Bridgerton was filmed! The seamstress shop!
After this we defiantly were in need of a meal, so Cam and Mia whipped us up a fantastic taco bar, with all the meat and accompaniments you could need!!
It was delicious!
We’ve ended our evening relaxing and having cake and popcorn supplied by Mia and Cam and sweets supplied by the teens!
That’s all for today.
Over and out.

Wednesday 7th August

On Our Way to Cardiff

Teen travellers woke up in bath this morning and were greeted with a lovely breakfast made by Cam, with lots of scrambled eggs, avocados and pastries. It went down a treat. They then headed out for a fun shopping trip in bath, enjoying the shops and lively atmosphere. The group then hopped on a train to Cardiff, excited by the idea that they were leaving the country. They had lunch and played many card games throughout the journey. It was a quick turnaround in Cardiff and they headed straight out to the famous Cardiff Castle. They enjoyed climbing all the way to the top to see all of the city. At the bottom the group played some rather large board games and had fun challenging each other to chess, jenga and connect four. After a long day the group were exhausted and excited by the idea of Indian for dinner and headed for bed.

Thursday 8th August

Journey Onward: Cardiff to Manchester Express

Our teens woke up in Cardiff with a very English breakfast of scones with cream and jam. This of course brought up the age old argument of what goes first the cream or the jam? After saying goodbye to Cardiff the group got on a long train ready for Manchester. They bought lunch at Greggs and played many games to keep the long train fun and enjoyable including Pig, Cheat and Kems. There was a lot of signalling going on between each team. The group arrived in Manchester and marvelled at the busy atmosphere. They headed to their flat and got ready for an exciting escape room that was wizard theme. The group had only an hour to unlock the door and complete their wizard tasks which they successfully completed (with many hints). They then headed to the shops to prepare as the travellers were in charge of cooking for Mia and Cam. They cooked a delicious meal with Croque Monsieur, Swedish meatballs and an Aussie potatoe bake. For dessert they had a delicious Italian Salame di Cioccolato. Everyone went to bed happy and full ready for a Manchester adventure.

Friday 9th August

A day in Manchester

Today our teens were sleepy and woke up a little later, ready for a long day in Manchester. They had a delicious home cooked breakfast made by Cam. There were eggs, bacon, sausages among many other things. They ventured out to meet the one and only Adventure Sam, ready to give us an amazing tour of the city. They first headed to the market store Afflecks, some girls got their torture told while the others shopped. They then headed to Piccadilly Gardens and looked round the space before hopping on a tram to Media City. This was an incredible experience and the teens engaged in a tense ping pong patch. Everyone headed to a late lunch at the food court feeling like they should be playing at the Paris Olympics. After this they sadly said goodbye to Sam and headed to some karaoke. There were some amazing performances including “Vampire” “I will survive” and “A Whole New World”. The group then had a quick dinner back at the house, played a small card tournament and then headed to bed, ready for the Lake District tomorrow.

Monday 12th August

Scotland Fringe

We started our day bright and early with sausages, eggs, mushrooms toast galore! Cooked by the famous Chef Cam!
After this we headed on the open top bus straight for our train. Along the way we said goodbye to Mia and thanked her for her time and helping us with our travels. After this the group headed to Edinburgh. As soon as we got off the train we were hit by all of the festivities of the fringe festival! Many new acts trying to secure new people to go to their gigs and lots of street performances. We headed straight to our accommodation, dropped off our bags and went straight to the Palace of Holyrood House. We were given our audio tour and looked around, we learnt many new things about the Royal Family who lived there among the years and visited the beautiful gardens.
After this we went in almost every tourist shop all looking for gifts for our families, some found mugs and magnets and even cow mugs!
After this we went back into the town to do our spooky ghost tour! We walked around learnt some facts about the Old Town in Edinburgh which was very cool.
To end our evening we enjoyed some authentic kebabs before getting the bus back!
We will now enjoy a big rest for our ongoing journey.
Over and out

Tuesday 13th August

Goodbye Edinburgh, Hello to Leeds

Today started with a sweet treat, and a visit from a kitty cat, before we started our journey from Edinburgh to Leeds.
The one and only Kenzie came to join us for the rest of Teen Travel, and we set off to our first mission of the day – a hike through the West Yorkshire countryside. After some beautiful views, we boarded a bus back to Leeds city centre to get some legendary Dixy Chicken for our dinner – delicious!
After a scenic picnic in the park. we headed back to the hotel for some competitive card games & well deserved rest.

Wednesday 14th August

Discovering Oxford

Our Wednesday began with a breakfast of brioche and our favorite – pain au chocolats! Then the travels began again! After a coach road-trip from Leeds to Oxford, we hit the bookshops. The girls treated themselves to some of the classics, before we headed to explore the sights of Oxford. Cam explained the historical significance of Oxford Graduation Hall, and we got a view of the great hall – an inspiration of the Harry Potter universe. Heading home, we had a hearty meal of homemade pasta bake and garlic bread, with a movie to top off the day!

Thursday 15th August

The Day We Met the Spud Man

Our Thursday started with a bus into Oxford and a train taking us to Tamsworth on a very special mission – to meet the Spud Man! As one of our travellers golden ticket, we feasted on jacket potatoes in the picturesque village square before heading to our next destination. This happened to be a traditional British sweet shop, and we went wild in Wyldes. Taking the recommendations of the lovely staff, our travellers treated themselves to some English candies. Our evening was then spent browsing the Oxford highstreet, and exploring the views it had to offer. With burgers for dinner, we went to bed with full bellies and happy memories.

Friday 16th August

London Looping

A sunny morning in Oxford began as we quickly boarded our train to London for a rollercoaster of a day – literally! Our group checked in the accommodation for the night before navigating our way to our next golden ticket destination… Thorpe Park!! We took on many sky-scraping coasters such as The Swarm, Rumba Rapids, and Nemesis. Fueled by churros galore, our travellers enjoyed the British heatwave in all its glory. After a long day of excitement, it was time to head back to the hostel for dinner and another movie night.

World Camp Canada: 21st July to 3rd August

Sunday, 21st July

Today the campers arrived! The campers and parents were greeted at the Samuel House where the children were shown to their dorms and given a short tour around the campus. Then L&E staff set up a lovely barbecue for both the campers and parents to take part in before the parents had to say their goodbyes. The kids were then brought over to the fields to play some games. This was great opportunity for campers to learn each other’s names and have a chance to let off some steam. After that the kids were pretty tuckered out so we brought them back to the boarding house where we finished off the night with a whole camp meeting before getting ready for bed. We can’t wait for the first full day of camp!

Monday 22nd July

Today at camp was nothing short of amazing! We kicked off the day with a full buffet breakfast that included eggs, French toast, bacon and cereals. The campers loved having a variety of options to fuel up for the day!
After breakfast, we jumped straight into our first dodgeball game of the week. It was a fantastic way to get everyone energized and ready for the day ahead.
Our morning was packed with fun and creativity. The campers participated in rock painting, where they let their artistic talents shine. We also built dens, providing a great opportunity for teamwork and imagination. Meanwhile, others enjoyed a friendly game of soccer.
For lunch, we enjoyed delicious tacos, followed by a swim in the lake! Probably the highlight of the day as everyone really enjoyed this moment.
The afternoon was filled with even more exciting activities. The campers took on the indoor climbing wall, challenging themselves. We also had bracelet-making sessions, where creativity and friendship flourished. While sports enthusiasts played a volleyball game!
Tonight’s dinner was a special treat – butter chicken, which is apparently a favorite among Shawnigan students! The campers loved it and it was the perfect meal to end a day full of activities.
We wrapped up the night with some fantastic ice breaker games. The campers participated in silent line-ups, team challenges and egg drops. These activities helped them bond even more!

Tuesday 23rd July

Today at camp began with a breakfast of champions, followed by a lively game of dodgeball. Afterward, campers chose their morning adventures! Some ventured into the woods for den making, continuing their projects from the day before. Others kayaked in the bay, spotting local wildlife like seals, starfish, and jellyfish. Meanwhile, some hit the courts for a friendly game of tennis under the morning sun.

A satisfying lunch in the dining hall refueled our energy for the day. In the afternoon, we enjoyed a refreshing swim in the lake and some free time. Our artistic talents shone as we experimented with tie-dye, transforming white t-shirts into colorful masterpieces. Other campers opted for kickball or laser tag games.

As the sun set, we gathered around a crackling campfire to share stories and roast marshmallows. It was the perfect conclusion to an amazing day!

Wednesday 24th July

Today kicked off with our usual warm-up game of dodgeball, followed by an exciting trip to the ice rink. For many campers, it was their first time ice skating! There were plenty of giggles, a few tumbles and a lot of encouragement as everyone got the hang of gliding on the ice.
After our ice skating fun, we enjoyed a delicious lunch that recharged us for the rest of the day. Then, we headed to the lake for a refreshing swim. 
In the afternoon, we split into groups for various activities. Some campers took to the archery range, focusing on hitting their targets. Others enjoyed a funny game of kickball, running bases and scoring points. Meanwhile, our creative campers got busy with another session of tie-dye.
We gathered again for a tasty dinner. The excitement grew as we prepared for our movie night. With bowls of popcorn in hand, we settled in to watch “Harry Potter,” enjoying the magic and adventure on screen.

Thursday 25th July

Today was an extraordinary day at camp, with the highlight being our preparations for the Harry Potter theme night. The excitement was palpable as campers dove into activities to bring the magical world to life.
With a mix of creative, adventure and sports activities, cmpers engaged in badminton and rugby, while others took on the climbing wall and laser tag. We also focused on preparing for our big Harry Potter event. Campers crafted costumes and made potions, transforming our camp into a scene straight out of Hogwarts.
The day culminated in our Harry Potter Triwizard Cup tournament happening at night! Hot chocolate and sweet dreams followed this exciting day.

Friday 26th July

Today marked the final day at camp for some of our campers and we made sure it was filled with unforgettable moments. The morning kicked off with an exhilarating kayaking session. Campers paddled through the serene waters, enjoying the beautiful scenery and spotting local wildlife

Our creative campers dove into clay, molding and shaping their unique creations.

Meanwhile, sports enthusiasts split into groups to play rugby and golf.

For our closing night, we rolled out the red carpet and held the camp Oscars. Campers dressed up and awards were given out in various categories, celebrating the unique talents and memorable moments of our time together. It was a bittersweet moment, filled with hugs, smiles and a few tears watching our video of the week. We wish our departing campers all the best and hope to see them again next year!

Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th July

This weekend was packed with fun and adventure. We said goodbye to a few of our campers on Saturday morning, then headed to the beach in Coombs. The sun was shining, and everyone enjoyed playing in the sand and soaking up the beautiful weather. We topped off the beach day with some delicious ice cream, making it a perfect summer outing. In the evening, we watched a movie to wind down and end the day on a relaxing note.

On Sunday, we ventured to Victoria for a day of exploration. Our first stop was the children’s farm, where campers had a blast meeting and petting the mini goats. Their playful antics brought smiles to everyone’s faces. Afterward, we did a bit of shopping, allowing campers to pick up some souvenirs and treats. After returning to camp, we welcomed our new campers with open arms. We celebrated their arrival with a big barbecue!
To wrap up the weekend, we organized wide games, including a thrilling round of capture the flag at the field.

Monday 29th July

We kicked off the day with a delicious breakfast buffet featuring eggs, pancakes, yogurt, cereals and a variety of fresh fruits. Energized and ready, we headed to the gym for our traditional dodgeball game. Our new campers got a taste of this exciting ritual and quickly joined in the fun. Next, we divided into groups for the morning activities, offering options like laser tag, football and clay crafting. The afternoon was packed with more activities. Some campers tackled the indoor climbing wall, while others chose yoga or tie-dye sessions. It was a perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon. Tonight, we wrapped up with ice breaker games. These are perfect for developing team spirit and helping campers learn more about each other!

Tuesday 30th July

Our day at camp started with an exciting round of dodgeball, getting everyone energized and ready for a day of adventure. Some took to the water for a thrilling kayaking session, while others immersed themselves in drawing. Meanwhile, soccer enthusiasts enjoyed a friendly match on the field.

Following a busy morning, we gathered for a delicious burger lunch.

The afternoon kept the excitement going with another round of dodgeball. Our creative campers explored stop motion animation, bringing their imaginative stories to life. Those aiming for precision headed to the archery range, enjoying the challenge of hitting the targets.

As evening approached, we prepared for a special campfire night. Before gathering around the fire, we played an exciting game: red light, green light! Under the stars, campers showcased their talents with performances they’ve been working on, including flute playing, juggling and sing along songs.

Wednesday 31th July

Our day started on a high note with another exceptional ice skating session. Campers glided across the rink, having a blast. Afterward, we split into groups for a variety of activities. Some played a lively game of dodgeball, others got creative with bracelet making and a few adventurous campers went on a scenic hike. Just as we finished lunch, the sun came out, making it perfect for an afternoon swim.
The afternoon was filled with more exciting activities. Campers had the chance to practice their origami skills, participate in an intense game of laser tag, or join in on the fun with gagaball. 
Finally, we settled in for a cozy night in line with our Olympics theme. We watched the classic movie “Cool Runnings,” munching on popcorn and treats.

Thursday 1st August

We kicked off the day with a thrilling series of capture the flag games. The campers were full of energy and enthusiasm as they strategized and sprinted across the field. Following this, some of us dove into a spirited game of rugby, while others focused on creative preparations for our camp Olympics and the exciting egg drop challenge.
After lunch, we enjoyed a refreshing swim, having fun in the water. It was the perfect way to relax and gear up for the main event of the day.
The highlight of the day was undoubtedly the camp Olympics. Teams representing Canada, Greece, France and Great Britain competed fiercely for the medals. The atmosphere was electric as campers showcased their skills and teamwork in various disciplines, including:
– Dodgeball
– Archery
– Synchronized gymnastics
– ERG (indoor rowing)
– Throwing events
– Tug of war
The sportsmanship has been amazing but there is only one winner: the Great Britain Team!

Friday 2nd August

Our day started with a burst of excitement as campers chose from various morning activities. Some took on the challenge of indoor climbing. While others enjoyed a game of baseball and creative campers turned sidewalks into colorful masterpieces with chalk art. After an action-packed morning, we enjoyed a tasty lunch together. Re-energized, we then headed to the lake for our swim time. During the afternoon, campers took part in indoor racquet sports, raft-making and racing activity. other campers prepared for our upcoming talent show, practicing their acts and getting ready to shine on stage for our special Oscars night! We gathered to recognize and reward some of our outstanding campers for their unique qualities and achievements!

World Camp UK: 21st July – 3rd August 2024

Sunday 21st July

Our small group of campers enjoyed a nice lie in this morning before gathering for a delicious breakfast of beans and bacon. Everyone then headed to the creative room for the morning and made some cute friendship bracelets and tye-dyed their t-shirts to create some funky designs. After a light lunch of sandwiches, crisps and fruit the campers did some sports including tennis, basketball and ping pong.
Meanwhile the tutors worked hard getting the camp ready for our new arrivals.
As the new campers arrived and settled in, they also enjoyed a range of activities including chess, Jenga, colouring and loom bands. The new campers were able to mingle and meet each other at our barbecue enjoyed in the lovely sun. For our evening activity, everyone gathered on the fields to play some wide games, including bull dog, 40-40 and splat. Cam made a lovely welcome speech along with the first hot chocolate of the night and everyone went to sleep ready for a busy day tomorrow.

Monday 22nd July

On bellies full of scrambled egg and muffins, our day started with a few riveting rounds of dodgeball, as our campers battled the tutors once more. Our budding English linguist scholars took on their lesson, combatting new language barriers and having fun while doing so. Over in sport, badminton commenced as shuttlecocks flew & rackets swept. We simultaneously played a few games of volleyball, combining two sports in an immense session. In creative, we played Just Dance, and serenaded each other with karaoke. Some musical geniuses among us! After a hearty lunch, adventure took us to the waters of Aysgarth to learn pool survival skills. Our other campers then spent the afternoon teaching the British classic; Rounders. In creative, stop-motion movies took the stage. Making their figurines out of clay, and their plots in their imagination, we truly had some blockbuster level classics. Our day ended on some ice-breaker games, such as Chubby Bunny Marshmallows, and Fancy Dress Relays etc. After some cozy mugs of hot chocolate, our campers went to their beds for a highly deserved rest.

Tuesday 23rd July

Another sunny day in the Dales began with Pancakes for breakfast. Dodgeball was a hit as ever just a few too many tutor hits this time round. The morning activities comprised a lively game of benchball; a couple of insightful scuba diving opportunities and a very popular bracelet/ necklace making session. A scrumptious spag-bol lunch fueled our busy afternoons: Scuba diving sessions recommenced; sport-wise we did both tennis and gymnastics and a plethora of clay models were made in creative. Hunters chicken and chocolate mousse for dinner rounded off another fine day of dining. A couple of wide games followed by a campfire made for a very pleasurable evening, it was great to see so many campers keen to perform their own songs and dances.

Wednesday 24th July

Today we kicked off with our usual game of Ultimate Dodgeball. Sadly the tutors lost again! Our Campers enjoyed a morning of Kayaking, basket ball & some prep for theme night. In the afternoon we had more Kayaking, nature crafts in the woods & American football. After dinner theme night was in full swing with detectives and spy’s trying to solve a crime…….the star camper board had been stolen!! Thankfully the culprit was found guilty & the kids headed in for a cosy hot chocolate.

Friday 26th July

Today we kickstarted the day with dodgeball as per. Then we moved onto some insane music videos made by our very own visionaries. In sport we then participated in a lovely jog in the bedale sun where they stumbled upon a lush lake. Then in adventure we were channeling our inner Robin Hood’s with archery. After our classic Friday fish & chips we moved onto a fun sports day afternoon. They all participated in egg and spoon races, wheel barrow races, tug of war and many more awesome activities. We then rounded off our fun packed day with the legendary Oscar’s where all our lovely campers got their awards.

Saturday 27th July

Saturday morning started with a taste of France, croissants! After a wild night at the Oscar’s this was just what the campers needed to revitalise themselves ready for their first day trip of camp. Excitement brewed for some on the bus while others took the opportunity to catch some more sleep and sweet nap dreams of the adventures that awaited in York. We arrived at Yorkminster where our groups split ready to explore. Sweeties, good food and fun was on the cards for all. Poundland and fiveguys were hot spots among our campers. We arrived back to aysgarth with tired legs ready for our best fajitas of camp yet! Our evening was filled with a cosy movie followed by extra chocolatey hot chocolate (a recipe improvement which went down well with the campers) and face masks before bed. We anxiously await the excitement of arcades and the beach in Whitby tomorrow…

Sunday 28th July

Today our campers set off for a day in Whitby. Many enjoyed fish & chips, ice cream, a spot of shopping & a go on the arcades. A few campers even enjoyed a boat ride! We headed back to Aysgarth for a lovely BBQ in the sun & a slumber party to finish the evening with popcorn & good movie!

Monday 29th July

Starting the week fresh in the sun we enjoyed photo frame making, football and den making combined with capture the flag. We then moved onto tennis, campfire cooking and volcanoes. To round off our fun packed day we had an insane trashion show.

Tuesday 30th July

Today started with a smashing breakfast of sausage & brioche before we embarked upon another exhilarating game of dodgeball. Drama games and improvisation took our young creatives on a journey of acting, and a super theatrical performance rounded off the session. Meanwhile in sport, our tutors took the campers on a walk through the Bedale sunshine, with a paddle in a lake included. In adventure, we scuba-dived the day away, with our very own scuba-Steve. Following lunch, we took on kareoke and just dance – from Alicia Keys to Sza, it was showstopping. Over in sport, benchball was a success, with friendly competition riot. To end our day, we had the classic Tuesday Campfire, as our staff and campers united in the ritual of marshmallows, campfire songs, and good vibes. What a day!

Wednesday 31th July

Today started with the best way to fuel up- pancakes! We then proceeded to our famous dodgeball morning. Our morning activities today consisted of rock climbing, badminton andddd bake off ! Such a fun morning. This afternoon we continued with rock climbing and bake off with the added bonus ogle gymnastics. We finished the day off with a fabulous evening of a science fair, where everyone turned into crazy scientists. All in all a great day !