Posts Categorised by 'Blue Group'
Session 3 – Day Nine – Blue Group
2nd August 2016
Yesterday the Blue and Red Groups hiked up to a chalet in the mountains for a night of camping. In the evening our campers had a BBQ and played some team-building games, before settling down to sleep in bunk rooms.
In the morning, Blue Group woke up bright and early at the Alpine Refuge Centre! The walk down the mountain was easy, with all of the campers looking forward to the afternoon ahead: an afternoon spent at the Villeneuve open-air swimming pool.
Our campers ate their picnics and covered themselves in suncream before jumping in the water and having loads of fun.
After a special dinner of Tartiflette for National Swiss Day, our campers then enjoyed putting their card-playing skills to the test with a casino night. What a fun and diverse night!
3, 2, 1… Jump!
Session 3 – Day Five – Blue Group
29th July 2016
Today was another fun day for Blue Group at Banana Boating. After a very good breakfast everyone jumped on the bus ready for the day. Once at Lake Geneva, campers jumped on the banana boat in groups and everyone fell of into the water at least once. When we finished banana boating we continued the fun playing in the lake, swimming pool and the inflatable slides.
Blue Group returned to Camp Suisse at 5;30 pm in time for shower hour followed by a delicious dinner. After dinner we spent the rest of the evening taking part in ‘Torgona Hunt’ in which they were required to explore the village of Torgon to find the correct answers to some questions about Torgon and Camp Suisse.
Another fantastic day at camp.
Banana Boating Fun!
Enjoying Beautiful Lake Geneva!
Session 3 – Day Four – Blue Group
28th July 2016
Today the Blue Group started the day with a morning of languages. In their different classes they learnt new vocabulary and played games to emphasise the oral aspect of their chosen language.
After a hearty Camp Suisse lunch, we all set off to the football field for an afternoon of sports and games. We played rounders, capture the flag and football in the glorious sunshine.
We then headed back to camp for shower hour followed by a delicious dinner of lasagna. After an entertaining game of bingo it was time to head to bed. What a busy and varied day.
Sports In The Sun!
Playing Splat!
Session 3 – Day Three – Blue Group
27th July 2016
Today was a fantastic day for Blue Group: it was time to go to Glacier 3000! After a very early breakfast at 6:15 am, our campers jumped on the bus, ready for an exciting day!
Our campers arrived at Glacier 3000 at 9:00 am, at which point our campers took two cable cars to get to the top of the glacier, at 3000 metres above sea level! Our campers played with the snow, went husky dog sledding, and even got to go on the world’s highest rollercoaster! The glacier excursion finished with a walk along the Sky Bridge.
Once back at Camp Suisse, our campers got to choose their afternoon activity. They could either do some arts and crafts, take part in some sporty activities, or chill out with friends. It was a nice, relaxed afternoon after such an early start!
Our campers indulged in a delicious chicken curry for dinner, and then Blue Group campers spent the evening watching a movie and enjoying a delicious, and well-deserved, Swiss hot chocolate.
All in all, it was an amazing day!
Sunglasses necessary on such a beautiful day!
The dog sledding was a hit with our campers!
Session 3 – Day Two – Blue Group
26th July 2016
After a nutritious and delicious breakfast, Red and Blue Group had their first language lessons. Campers were divided into groups according to the languages they have chosen to learn and to their level. During the classes everyone took part in introducing activities and icebreakers games in order to get to know each other better but using a foreign language.
The afternoon for Red and Blue Group was dedicated to Mountain Adventure. During this time the campers were taught different techniques and skills to survive in the woods. For example they learnt how to make a fire, how to cook when camping and how to set up a hammock. All the campers had a great time and loved this mini adventure in the woods.
After a delicious dinner of beef burritos the campers were ready for evening activity which was evening sports on the football pitch.
We all had such a fantastic day and are looking forward to going to the glacier!
Learning To Build A Fire!
Adventure In The Woods!
Outdoor Cooking!
Session 3 – Day One – Blue Group
25th July 2016
The first day at camp was very busy for our Blue Group campers. Our campers woke up for breakfast and after a morning meeting, completed some language tests so that they could be placed appropriately in their language classes.
After that, the fun really began! Our campers jumped on the bus ready for a day at the Labyrinth Adventure Park. Our campers ate their picnic in the shade, before dividing into groups to enjoy the activities. Our campers found their way around the maze, slid down slides, spun on giant swings and hamster wheels, as well as playing lots of old-fashioned wooden games.
Our campers enjoyed themselves so much in the sunshine! Our campers made it back in time for Shower Hour, and a dinner of Sweet and Sour Chicken.
The evening’s entertainment was karaoke, and the campers all joined in, singing and dancing, with gusto! What an action-packed and fun-filled day!
Juuuuump!
Big Smiles!
Enjoying Labyrinth Adventure Park!
Session 2 – Day Ten – Blue Group
20th July 2016
Blue Group began the day with language lessons- but not just any normal language lessons! Today our campers made their final preparations for their performances for the 2016 Camp Suisse Talent Showcase. Our campers practised their plays and songs, and got creative with their costumes and props.
Afternoon activities comprised of Camp Suisse Olympics day- one of our campers’ favourite activities! Our campers got into groups and were to represent one of eight different countries. There was an official opening ceremony, where each team got to wave their country’s flag and walk out to their anthem. After playing rounders, football, and many other fun games, it was decided that Italy was the winner!
After a tasty dinner and some evening entertainment, it was time for our campers to head to bed to gain some energy for another exciting day here at camp!
Session 2 – Day Nine – Blue Group
19th July 2016
After a good night’s sleep at the Alpine Refuge, our campers woke up to the sun shining into their rooms. A nice and simple hot breakfast was prepared by our chefs to prepare our campers for the short walk back down to the Camp Suisse centre. After the walk back to the centre, everyone went back to their rooms to quickly pack their swimming costumes because they were going to… The Aqua Parc!
Less than an hour after arriving back from the hike, our campers were all on the bus, heading down the mountain for some Aqua Parc fun!
Once at the Aqua Parc, our campers set up a ‘base camp’, ate their lunches and split up into groups to go around the Aqua Parc with. After a couple of hours of running around, going on the water slides, lazy rivers and swimming, our campers reunited in the changing room and our campers all headed back to the bus.
Our campers were very tired but this did not stop them from participating in evening activities! Our campers went to the football pitch, where they took part in some arty activities. Our campers got creative and wrote Camp Suisse in branches and pine cones, their own bodies, and other such found materials.
After a long, tiring day, our campers went to bed happily!
Session 2 – Day Three – Blue Group
13th July 2016
Today the Blue Group had a fantastic day! Our campers did rock climbing on the indoor wall in the morning and they were all really excited and enthusiastic to be learning some climbing techniques. The activity and group leaders were impressed by the way that all of our campers attacked the wall: with enthusiasm and a willingness to give it a go!
After climbing, our campers then played some team-building games, which were enjoyed by all! Not only did our campers get to know each other better, they also laughed and shared a good time.
To finish off a brilliant day, our campers did some arts and crafts. Blue Group made some group posters, competing with Red Group to create a team poster that would stand out on the walls of the Camp Suisse centre. Our campers used a range of different materials and added footprints and other special, personal touches to their artwork. What a day!
Working together to create a team poster!
Session 1 – Day Ten – Blue Group
6th July 2016
Blue Group started the day with language classes, in which they got the opportunity to prepare for the 2016 Talent Showcase, which will be taking place tomorrow night! It promises to be a fun evening that combines our campers’ natural talents, with their understanding of the languages that they are learning, as each language class will have to perform in the language that they are learning.
After language classes, our campers set off for the Montreux Jazz Festival.
Once our campers arrived at Montreux, they sat down to eat in the sun. Our campers then spent their time looking at the numerous stalls, followed by a live performance by the Urecht University student band.
After an exhausting and fun afternoon in Montreux, we had an Indian-inspired dinner, followed by a board game extravaganza! What a day…
Ready to listen to some jazz in the sun!
The fountains were fun on such a hot day!
Peter thoughtfully inspecting his caricature drawing…
