Monday 21st July
Today was full of creativity, teamwork, and a whole lot of style….the trashion kind!
Creative campers started the morning with improv acting, warming up with a fun game of Traitors and getting into some seriously hilarious redo scenes. In the afternoon, they moved onto photography and film. Campers learned how to write scripts, direct, and shoot their own short scenes Sports started the day strong with a basketball session, followed by an afternoon mix of rounders and pitchball.
Adventure campers learned valuable water survival skills in the morning, then took to the trees with another high ropes course in the afternoon!
For our evening activity, things got fierce and
fabulous with the Trashion Show! el
Campers created top model outfits using trash and recyclables. From rags to riches, trash was tranformed into treasure. It was a night of laughter, cheer, and eco-friendly fun!
Each day just keeps getting better! Here’s to even more unforgettable moments ahead!
Tuesday 22nd July
Another amazing day here at camp!
Creative showed off their cooking skills with a laster Chef, where they had to whip up tasty dishe n teams! Later in the afternoon by popular deman campers got to let loose and have fun with a session of Just Dance and karaoke.
Sports focused on gymnastics and badminton.
They even learned cheerleading and did their own choreographing.
Adventure did some campfire cooking, followed by a calm and beautiful session of canoeing
Our next group of campers also began their YGL journey today! They had some discussions on the meaning of being a leader and played some leadership games. They also began discussing their event for the week! Excited to see what they come up with!
We ended the day gathered around the campfire, sharing stories, roasting marshmallows, and enjoying each other’s company under the stars
Here’s to more memories, more laughter, and more magic!
Wednesday 23rd July
This day was crazy fun especially station 1 at our evening event!
To start the day off:
Creative campers got their phones back in the morning for a fun photography session, then they got to decorate and frame their favorite photos to take home. In the afternoon, they got to use some clay and crafting wire to make dolls. Some creepier than others
Sports played tennis and hockey in the morning,
Followed by an afternoon game of football.
Adventure kicked off the day with archery,. In the afternoon, they geared up for another round on the high ropes course, pushing their limits and supporting each other from above!
YGL continued with more leadership discussions and teamwork challenges. They also discussed cultural stereotypes and learned things about each other’s cultures.
For our evening activity, we hosted a Game Show Night!
Campers rotated through five different game show-style stations, including:
Lip Sync Battle
Family Feud
And more!
It was definitely a night to remember, especially the lip sync battle station
Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!
Thursday 24th July
⚠️FAKE BLOOD⚠️
🏅 Sports kicked off the day with their very own Olympics, congrats to the winning team!
🎨 Creative spent their morning making bracelets and putting the final touches on their clay dolls for those who wanted to finish their masterpieces.
🌲 Adventure went on an adventure walk which was paired with a refreshing swim in the river!
In the afternoon, everything paused for the highly anticipated YGL Event — a camp-wide treasure hunt!
Campers competed in teams, traveling from station to station including:
🟠 Hidden Cones
💧 Water Bucket Relay
🏓 Water Pong
🥫 Hit the Can
🥯 Bagel Ball
🧗 Obstacle Course
Each successful challenge unlocked a piece of the map, leading teams one step closer to the ultimate treasure. The winning team made sure to flaunt their victory and were grateful to their team leader for keeping the energy high!
That wasn’t all for the fun events we had planned. Evening activity was set to be a talent show but it was secretly…A MURDER MYSTERY. 🕵
Just as the main act took the stage, they were murdered!!
Campers immedietly went into detective mode, searching for clues, questioning suspects, and working together to solve the case.
⚠️Spoiler alert: the killer was caught and campers went to bed satisfied with their investigation.
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The end of camp is just around the corner…
Any guesses on who will win Star Camper? 🌟
Friday 25th July
With the week coming to a close, Friday gave us one last chance to make memories before saying goodbye. Some campers went on the Oxford trip, back at camp, the rest of us kept the day rolling with activities as usual.
🎨 In the morning, Creative made scrapbooks and bracelets, taking time to reflect on their week. In the afternoon, they joined Adventure for a calm walk and some rock painting in nature and a some fun in the river
🔥 Adventure also ran a campfire cooking session in the morning
🏉 Sports played rugby in the morning and wrapped up their final match of benchball in the afternoon.
That evening, we dressed up and gathered for the Oscars. Campers were awarded for their creativity, leadership, and effort across the week including the big moment:
🌟 Announcing our Star Camper.
We ended the night with music, dancing, and before lights out.
Saturday 26th July
Saturday was a slower, quieter day as we said goodbye to many of our campers whose time at camp had come to an end. There were lots of tearful hugs and emotional farewells as friends parted ways some for now, some maybe for a long time.
While some campers headed off for a fun day trip to London, others enjoyed and explored Winchester, taking in the sights and enjoying a relaxed pace.
As the day went on and more campers departed, the campgrounds gradually quieted down. Those still with us had some free time a few played tennis in the fresh evening air, while others settled in for a cozy movie night.
It was a calm end to a week full of energy, laughter, and memories and a reminder of how special this place really is.
Sunday 27th July
While most of camp was still quiet, the remaining campers headed out for a relaxing beach day in Bournemouth.
Campers split into small groups and explored the town, picking up souvenirs, walking along the pier, enjoying ice cream, and relaxing by the sea.
Meanwhile, back at camp, staff were hard at work preparing the site for the arrival of our final group of campers. Dorms were tidied, supplies were restocked, and a buzz of anticipation filled the air as we got ready to welcome new faces.
As the afternoon rolled in, so did our new campers! Just in time for dinner, they were welcomed with open arms and plenty of excitement from both staff and returning campers.
After our classic BBQ dinner, everyone joined in for icebreaker games the perfect way to start building new friendships and set the tone for a great week ahead.
