Camper Feedback

Isabella, age 9 (UK)

How was the camp? - Parents' perspective: The staff were amazing. They were always available to contact and willing to inform us how Isabella was settling in during the stay.
Camper's perspective: Camp was truly amazing! A once in a lifetime (or at least once a year!) experience.
Best bits: The Aquapark!
Worst bits: Having to go to bed! 

Catalina, age 14 (UK)

How was the camp? - Parents' perspective: Staff were nice and supportive, there was a great range of sensible and exciting activities.
Camper's perspective: I loved trying my hand at loads of new activities as well as having a unique opportunity to meet new people from all over the world.
Best bits: White water rafting!
Worst bits: Packed lunches could do with a bit more variety 

Alan, age 10 (Mexico)

How was camp? - Parents' perspective: I love the fact that each room has a bathroom, stunning location!
Camper's perspective: I loved the new experience, meeting people from all over the world, learning to be independent and practising my English!
Best bits: The fact that I already miss camp!
Worst bits: Homesickness 

Louis, age 10 (Singapore)

How was camp? - Parents' perspective: Stunning location, exciting activities and excursions.
Camper's perspective: I loved it. It was such an exciting adventure and experience!
Best bits: The location and all the activities!
Worst bits: The rubbish weather! 

Diana, age 13 (Canada)

How was camp? - Parents' perspective: Great value for money, every year she gets more and more excited to return to Torgon! We already have and we shall again recommend Camp Suisse.
Camper's perspective: Every year I love coming to Camp Suisse and I loved the 2011 session.
Best bits:  Rafting and mission days. I always get excited to see who's in my team and try to win!
Worst bits: Waiting for my clothes to be cleaned and the coach trips. 

Christos William, age 8 (Greece)

How was camp? - Parents' perspective: William became much more independent and his confidence level increased as well. We would recommend Camp Suisse absolutely and without reservation.
Camper's perspective: I LOVED it!
Best bits: The climbing wall and camping.
Worst bits: Having to study! 

Bailey and Jake, ages 13 (Canada)

How was camp? - Parent's perspective: Both kids thought that it was exceptional. The staff were great and the activities were well co-ordinated.
Best bits: All the activities were very well organised.
Worst bits: Try to look into developing the orienteering! 

Arnaud, age 12 (Switzerland)

How was camp? - Parent's perspective: We would definitely reccommend this camp to other people!
Camper's perspective: Fantastic facilities, brilliant bonding and  a jam-packed schedule. I will probably be coming back next year.
Best bits: The Montreux jazz festival, Camping, Glacier 3000, Table tennis!
Worst bits: Tennis courts could do with renovating! 

Aida, age 13 (Libya)

How was camp? - Parents' perspective: Easy to book and great value for money!
Camper's perspective: It was excellent that there was a vegetarian option every night for dinner. I had loads of fun and met so many new people. Activities were excellent and I learnt many new things. To be repeated!
Best bits: The staff! They were a perfect mixture of teacher and friend.
Worst bit: The early morning wake-ups and the packed lunches could have been better. 

Javier, age 15 (Spain)

How was camp? - Parents' perspective: The staff were very helpful and they were very efficient! Spectacular views in a beautiful location.
Camper's perspective: The camp was amazing because there were a lot of guys from all over the world. I felt very comfortable in this camp because the staff were always on hand to look after us.
Best bits: The various activities and trips!

Idan, age 13 (Hungary)

How was camp? - Parents' perspective: The staff were extremely helpful and polite, the location was beautiful and the activities were original and enjoyable.
Camper's perspective: The activities were exciting and fun!
Best bits: Everything!
Worst bit: The ride up and down the mountain!

Ella, age 14 (Dubai)

How was camp? - Parents’ perspective: Both Glen and Ella thoroughly enjoyed their time with you and even the 'extra' day - again apologies and thanks! We were pleased to know that there was a lot of French spoken.
Camper’s perspective: It was really good, the rooms were nice and big and the selection of food was great.
Best bits: The trip down to the valley where we went rock climbing on real rocks, it was a nice change from the wall in the sports hall.

Christine and Barbara, ages 13 and 11 (The Netherlands)

How was camp? - Parents’ perspective: Perfect. Plusses: International mixture of kids and staff; relaxed atmosphere; strict programme and lots of sport - Great! Kids have lots of fond memories and are still sharing them with us (occasionally of course).
Camper’s perspective: It was cool :-). I have made a lot of friends because we did everything together :-). My Group Leader was very nice.
Best bits: The dinner and night activities. Made by yourself banana split at the camping. Aquaparc and casino night. Banana boating. That was lots of fun :-) :-).
Worst bit: I miss all of my friends now :-(.

Feyifolu and Bolurin, ages 12 and 10 (Nigeria)

How was camp? - Parents’ perspective: My children came back very happy and fulfilled after 2 weeks in camp. They had lots of fun.
Camper’s perspective: Bolurin: Thrilling experience. Feyifolu: Wonderful experience. Learned lots of new things.
Best bits: Bolurin: Archery and rock climbing. Feyifolu: Learning to ride a bicycle. Ghyll scrambling.
Worst bit: Bolurin: Having to leave (that is the end of the camp period). Feyifolu: Saying bye bye to my new friends.

Keita, age 11 (Japan)

How was camp? - Parents’ perspective: As soon as my son came back, he asked me he wanted to go to Camp Suisse next year not for 2 weeks but 4 weeks. It means the camp was fantastic for him.
Camper’s perspective: The camp was awesome and fun.
Best bits: Bowling and karting, casino night, rock climbing and mountain biking.
Worst bit: I think you should make the casino night longer.

Albert and Allegra, ages 13 and 10 (Sweden / Italy)

How was camp? - Parents’ perspective: Helped my son to be more self-confident and make friends. Good organisation, good staff. I liked your brochure.
Camper’s perspective: 1. Friendly atmosphere. 2. Many different activities to try - some extremely strange but fun. 3. Good and wide variety of food. 4. Bedrooms had a lot of space. 5. Well organised time-table. 6. Good language tuition.
Best bits: Camping - something many people have not tried before but still extremely fun sleeping in the tents etc.
Worst bit: Tennis.

Grace, age 14 (Dubai)

How was camp? - Parents’ perspective: Excellent. Every time I heard from Grace or viewed her photos, she sounded and looked very happy.
Camper’s perspective: Everything was well organised. Staff picked me up at the airport, took me to camp and on the day, I instantly made a whole pack of good friends!
Best bits: Staff, activities, friends, camping.. mostly everything. :-).
Worst bit: Nothing in particular. We walked for ages but it was very good exercise.

Ryan and Kylie, ages 11 and 8 (America)

How was camp? - Parents’ perspective: Well run. The kids were very happy with the camp so I am as well! Camp Leaders were friendly and respectful. Loved the red shirt! Absolutely love the Camp CD's - they are so memorable of the children's experiences!
Camper’s perspective: Great - looking forward to next year.
Best bits: Dog sledding on the glacier - by far the most exciting, along with the Alpine Rollercoaster. Loved all the themed nights, especially casino night. Looking forward to returning next year - hopefully 2 sessions.
Worst bit: (nothing).

Isaac, age 14 (UK)

How was camp? - Parents’ perspective: He had an excellent time and staff were quick to communicate and to respond to any concerns.
Camper’s perspective: "Amazing" "One of the best times of my life".
Best bit: Camping.
Worst bit: Early mornings.

Daan, age 12 (The Netherlands)

How was camp? - Parents’ perspective: My view is mainly based on Daan's experiences, which were great.
Camper’s perspective: Daan, half way through the first week, told his friends next year he'll be staying a month at Camp Suisse. Well, that's a bit much for me, but it shows how much he enjoyed himself.
Best bits: Banana boat and Aquaparc.
Worst bit: He couldn't think of any, truly!

Kitty, age 14 (UK)

How was camp? - Parents’ perspective: Kitty's enjoyment and overall sense of belonging and security made it worthwhile for us.This was the best and most positive experience Kitty could have had. Thank you!
Camper’s perspective: Kitty absolutely loved it! She enjoyed the variety of activities, the sense of camaraderie with the other kids and the French lessons boosted her confidence in school.
Best bits: The activities and the helpers. She particularly spoke about her team leader Phil but the commitment of the staff and their interaction with Kitty were invaluable.
Worst bit: I think she felt the food choices were a bit limited.

Farrah and Saskia, ages 6 and 8 (Switzerland)

How was camp? - Parents’ perspective: The girls became so independent so quickly and we were amazed at how they developed over such a short space of time. They had a blast! They absolutley loved their French lessons with Agathe. They had a fantastic time and would not change anything.
Camper’s perspective: "The best ever!" "Great, great, great!"
Best bits: Making friends, learning more French, taking part in a very large range of new activities. We loved the counsellors - so friendly and helpful. Basketball was fun and we loved the after dinner activities especially casino.
Worst bit: Cleaning our rooms at the end of camp.

Christophe and Alexis, ages 10 and 8 (Belgium / UK)

How was camp? - Parents’ perspective: We didn't accompany our children so can only rely on sketchy reports from kids or the odd phone call, and speaking to the group organiser but our kids LOVED it and from our point of view that's important. Campers' perspectives: The boys had such a great time doing everything without exception. 
Best bits: Dog sledding, swimming at the lake, games, activities, everything really!
Worst bit: Not staying longer.

Isobel, age 14 (UK)

How was camp? - Parents’ perspective: An excellent opportunity to try different activities, make new friends and have a thoroughly good time.
Camper’s perspective: Amazing - loved every single second.
Best bits: Getting involved in new and different activities, days out, seeing new things, making new friends with other children and the staff!
Worst bit: Having to say goodbye.

Nik, age 10 (Russia)

How was camp? - Parents’ perspective: Nik came back home very happy with lots of great memories. This is what matters for us as parents. We will be more than happy to send him to the camp next summer.
Camper’s perspective: I think the camp was the best thing that had ever happened to me. It was exciting and I really enjoyed it.
Best bits: I liked the camping when I got to catch frogs and keep them for the day. I made new friends and going to the adventure park.
Worst bit: There was no worst thing for me.

Benjamin, age 11 (Austria)

How was camp? - Parents’ perspective: Entertaining, sporty, international and multicultural, safe, fun, lots of activities.
Camper’s perspective: Fun because of lots of sports, fun trips, made lots of friends, good entertainment, funny staff!
Best bits: Adventure park, football, glacier.
Worst bit: Getting up early.

Aisling, age 10 (UK)

How was camp? - Parents’ perspective: The facilities and food were very good. The staff were excellent. I liked the ‘Night Angel’ idea. Her attitude to learning French is now much more positive.
Camper’s perspective: Aisling had a great time. She enjoyed all the trips- to the chocolate factory, the cheese factory, the glacier and the adventure park. She really liked all the staff.
Best bits: Aisling had a really great time. The fact that the staff were so friendly, kind and fun was the key factor for her.
Worst bit: She couldn’t think of a single negative!

Tobia, age 13 (Italy)

How was camp? - Parents’ perspective: Enjoyable and exciting. A little too organised - no time to "do nothing" or read a book. A good chance to practice English.
Camper’s perspective: Enjoyable, fun, great.
Best bits: Met people from all over the world. Glacier and sleeping in tent.
Worst bit: Too little free time.

Rhys, age 13 (UK)

How was camp? - Parents’ perspective: Feedback from Rhys was entirely positive - which is rare! We were impressed by the mix of nationalities at the camp and found it great that they were mixed up - i.e. sleeping arrangements.
Camper’s perspective: Very enjoyable - really good fun and a chance to meet lots of nice people.
Best bits: The camping trip. Mountain biking.
Worst bit: Nothing.

Hélène, Antoine & Hadrian, ages 12, 14, 10 (France)

How was camp? - Parents’ perspective: We appreciated the friendly and peaceful ambiance of Camp Suisse when we left the children: We did not feel the urge of "doing doing doing" things that some summer camps tend to have!!!! We felt our children were about to spend a good time among a friendly little group of nice children coming from all over the world and a nice staff of leaders with no prejudices.
Camper’s perspective: Hélène - Good. It is the best camp I went to, but I hate camps (!!!). Antoine - Super. I want to come again. Hadrian - Super. I want to come again.
Best bits: They all appreciated the great variety of activities: museum, sport, laugh, and the kindness of the team and leaders. Hélène - Food was nice (compliment from a French gourmet!). Antoine - Mountain biking, hiking. Hadrien - Banana boating, aquaparc.
Worst bit: Hélène - Not enough time to sleep at night. Antoine - Nothing (except horse riding but he managed not to ride!). Hadrien - Walks, hiking.

Emma, age 14 (UK)

How was camp? - Parents’ perspective: Confident in the fact that Emma was taken good care of and having a fabulous experience.
Camper’s perspective: It was fun and a great opportunity to meet people from all over the world. All of the camp staff were helpful and friendly.
Best bits: Meeting new people and experiencing new things.
Worst bit: Not long enough!

Caitlin, age 10 (Australia)

How was camp? - Parents’ perspective: --- Camper’s perspective: It was soooo fun, it was an experience of a lifetime! While I was learning at the same time I was having fun. My favourite thing that we did was the banana boating.
Camper’s perspective: Very enjoyable - really good fun and a chance to meet lots of nice people.
Best bits: Banana boating, camping, disco, making friends and swimming.
Worst bit: Getting sunburnt.

Florence, age 13 (France / UK)

How was camp? - Parents’ perspective: It was a great opportunity to get to know children from different cultures, try new activities and have a variety of experiences.
Camper’s perspective: Great! The activities were great fun and I got to try lots of things I’d never done before.
Best bits: Either going banana boating or going to the Aquaparc.
Worst bit: Staying at the camp doing sports and team games.

Matteo, Alberto & Pietro, ages 13, 11, 8 (Italy)

How was camp? - Parents’ perspective: A good opportunity to sort things out for themselves! A healthy holiday without television and a lot of physical activity. I felt I could trust the staff. Don’t forget to specify that there is a possibility to wash clothes, this would simplify packing.
Camper’s perspective: They all enjoyed their time very much and were very excited about all the different activities.
Best bits: Alberto enjoyed sports most of all, Pietro preferred the afternoon activities. Matteo’s favourite was also sport, he really liked the banana boat outing.
Worst bit: They didn’t particularly care for the food.

Gad, age 14 (UK)

How was camp? - Parents’ perspective: Good international experience and great holiday.
Camper’s perspective: Fabulous - first question he asked when collected from airport was if he can go back.
Best bits: Friends, mountain biking, talent show.
Worst bit: Getting into trouble.

Raphael, age 14 (France)

How was camp? - Parents’ perspective: Interesting with many experiences.
Camper’s perspective: The camp was interesting with many new experiences.
Best bits: All.
Worst bit: The arrival.

Chiraag & Rahul, ages 11, 9 (UK)

How was camp? - Parents’ perspective: Safe, educational, providing a wide variety of activities, liberal enough to give the children a chance to get to know themselves, promoting social behaviour.
Camper’s perspective: Very enjoyable, friendly, the tutors were all great and became their friends. Confidence building. "We want to go back next year!" I believe that says it all!
Best bits: The activities, food, people, facilities. Pool and snooker tables.
Worst bit: The weather - rainy!

Theo age 16, (New Zealand)

How was camp? - Parents’ perspective: Theo had a wonderful time, met some interesting people, enjoyed a range of new experiences and matured visibly in two weeks.
Camper’s perspective: Theo had a good time, enjoyed his room-mate and the general facilities. He loved the staff, mountain biking, getting fit and hiking. He loved the beautiful environment.
Best bits: Getting a girlfriend. The Adventure Park was by far and away the best activity. Hike was hard but I loved it.
Worst bit: Getting dumped by said girlfriend. The horse riding - didn’t enquire as to ability and therefore didn’t extend, advance or even match needs / ability.

Catherine, age 15 (UK)

How was camp? - Parents’ perspective: Excellent. Some sort of report about the drowned i-pod would have been good.
Camper’s perspective: My time at the camp was educational and fun. I made so many new friends and mostly enjoyed myself all the time.
Best bits: Making friends, beautiful views, lovely walks.
Worst bit: ---.

Andrey, age 12 (Russia)

How was camp? - Parents’ perspective: We liked it.
Camper’s perspective: He said it was the best camp he’d visited.
Best bits: All the activities.
Worst bit: He didn’t like that he didn’t know the schedule of planned activities. He felt uncomfortable about it.

Karim, age 12 (UK)

How was camp? - Parents’ perspective: Karim came back happy, he enjoyed all the activities.
Camper’s perspective: It was good, I had fun.
Best bits: Mountain biking and camping at night time.
Worst bit: Walking and didn’t like food.

Mohamed, age 14 (Libya)

How was camp? - Parents’ perspective: Very efficient.
Camper’s perspective: Good experience.
Best bits: Team work and friendly staff.
Worst bit: Should have been some independent riding for those who are well trained.

Laura, age 15 (UK)

How was camp? - Parents’ perspective: Our child was very happy and enjoyed it.
Camper’s perspective: Really enjoyed, met a lot of new friends and tried new things!
Best bits: Different activities that we could do and meeting new people.
Worst bit: Getting up early and having to do most of the activities in your set groups. Having your mobile phone taken off you.

Claire, age 10 (Italy)

How was camp? - Parents’ perspective: Claire phoned every evening she was so enthusiastic that we are sure it was a very worthwhile experience.
Camper’s perspective: She says she had the time of her life and can’t wait for next year’s camp.
Best bits: All the trips and excursions, the presence of Max the camp dog.
Worst bit: Early wake up call.