Summer Camp Ardèche, France
The Pre-Descente
This evening, campers were sat down in the middle of the camp field, and had a very serious talking to. About what you may ask? About how much FUN the next two days are going to be, as we embark on the Grande Descente!
But prior to the evening of preparation for the 2 day canoe trip, campers were kept busy under the warm summer sun. The morning saw Activity Groups 1 and 2 clip and zip their way around a nearby ropes course. Great obstacles, climbing challenges and zip lines were enjoyed by all, especially the 250 metre zip line at the end of the course. Wahey!
Les Francais got to try their hand at rock climbing for the morning, offering support and conversing up and down the rock face in French. They even belayed for their French teacher Pauline.
Following lunch, the campers had their choice of activity for the afternoon session.
Those who selected Sports and Swim played Ultimate Frisbee, Camouflage, Football (Team Green Rambo vs Everybody Else) and finished the session swimming and water battles.
Kayak campers were taught more in depth about skills learned on the previous Choice day. The lesson included more technical stroke techniques and how to roll your kayak, from upside down whilst still in your boat.
Mountain Biking scaled new heights in the blazing heat, crossing the original route from the group day out last week, but stepping up the challenge taking more technical routes.
And Rock Climbers were taken to a new location, scaling new heights, abseiling off of exposed rock towers, to finish off with a much needed swim, and rock jump, in the nearby river.
The evening was spent playing football, and preparing for the Grande Descent, packing the minimal essentials for the 2 day adventure (teddy bears included), and getting an early night. Rest is needed for the next two days, an expedition of paddling, beautiful sights and sleeping out under the stars, that will posted about right here on our return.
- Breakfast: Cereal, bread & fruit
- Lunch: Baguettes, meat, cheese and salad
- Dinner: Fried chicken, vegetable sauce, salad & mousse
- Subject to change. Vegetarian options always available.
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Latest photos from Ardèche, France
- Rock Climbing
- Ropes Course
- Kayak and Sports
- Mountain Biking
