Summer Camp Ardèche, France
Final day at camp!!!
It's hard to believe, but before we knew it, we have rolled around to the last day at camp! It's been an extravaganza of a day, with all the Ardeche classics, and as I write the teary goodbyes and number-exchanges are happening outside in the cool evening air.
The morning started with a sleep-in: the evening beforehand the campground next door had had a party, so it was hard to get to sleep. We woke up at 8.30 for a leisurely breakfast at nine, before breaking off to finish up various art projects, practice talent show things, or just chill out down by the river. Lunch was at 12.30., and we reconvened an hour later for the epic VC Gymkhana!
The Gymkhana was a round-robin extravaganza of the activities campers had completed at VC over the last two weeks. Down at the canoes, paddlers tied their boats together and battled it out in an epic tug-of-war. The caver section had to scramble under wet tarps and around obstacles, while the climbers held up a ladder with ropes for the others to climb over.
After the extravaganza, the teams broke off for final reviews before an epic Gala dinner under the cliff face! We had a beautiful 3 course meal from our star chef Spud, with smooth jazz, secret friends, and speeches. After dinner, we made our way to the campfire for talent show, and we were blown away by the range of talents! There was singing, dancing, improv, comedy, and even a special guest appearance from the mysterious Mango the Butterfly.
Finally, everyone gathered in the common room for the end of camp movie (which will be uploaded to this page later). The tears were going, and very shortly it was time to say goodbye. Many escorts to Geneva leave at 6 AM, so it'll be an early morning! But it must be said that this has been an awesome camp - full of spirit, energy, songs, and so much dancing! It's been great to see it all come together, and we hope to see everyone back again next year!
From your humble correspondent Pebble, all the best!
- Breakfast: Cereals, fresh fruits, yoghurt, bread
- Lunch: Wraps with a selection of meats, cheeses, and salads
- Dinner: Entree of rice salad, main of Chicken Ballotine with mashed pumpkin and jus, for desert chocolate mousse with berry coolie
- Subject to change. Vegetarian options always available.
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Latest photos from Ardèche, France
- River chill, talent show prep
- VC Gymkhana
- Gala dinner
- Talent show and movie!
