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Nature & Adventure in the Alps (Youth Camp)
July 2-8, 2023

$910

Nature & Adventure in the Alps (Youth Camp)- July 2023

Calling all young adventurers! Join us this summer for a youth summer camp in the beautiful Italian Alps. This is a sleep away camp for kids (recommend ages 8 to 13 years old) in the Val di Rhemes, near to the border of France and Italy area led by our favorite nature and hiking guides. Parents are welcome to drop off children and go on their own adventure or stay nearby in the beautiful Val d’Aosta region.

The camp will focus on outdoor experiences and activities in close contact with nature. The kids will learn about plants, animals, stars, stones, rivers and glaciers. They will make new friends coming from different parts of the world, and practice English and Italian in a very organic way. They will hike, run, swim and explore all while enjoying incredibly beautiful sceneries and learning about what living in the mountains means to those who have made it a life choice.

Learn more: Zoom Information Session
Saturday, March 11, 10am PST

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ITINERARY


*Please click on each day to view daily itinerary.

DAY 1 - Sunday, July 2, 2023: Arrival

Today participants will arrive at the hotel, check in, and enjoy an easy hike to get acquainted with the rest of the group

DAY 2 - Monday, July 3, 2023: Activities & Hiking

This morning will include an excursion with activities targeted at helping the kids socialize, lunch at a mountain hut, and afternoon games focused on the natural features of the National Park.

DAY 3 - Tuesday, July 4, 2023: Hike & Wildlife Watching

Today the group will enjoy a hike and wildlife watching, with a picnic lunch.

DAY 4 - Wednesday, July 5, 2023: Meet a Park Ranger and Raft/Tree House Building

Today the children will meet and learn from a National Park Ranger, followed by lunch at a mountain hut, and later building of a raft or tree house.

DAY 4 - Thursday, July 6, 2023: Rock Climbing & Wilderness Games

This morning will be filled with easy rock climbing for all levels, followed by a picnic lunch. In the afternoon, the children will enjoy playing team games where they hide and defend various objects in the woods.

DAY 5 - Friday, July 7, 2023: Hiking and Hut Camping

Today will be the group's last full day together. Weather permitting, we will do a mountain hike and stay overnight in one of the refuge huts.

DAY 6 - Saturday, July 8, 2023: Hike and Farewell Lunch

This morning we will hike back to our lodging where we will meet our families to all enjoy a farewell lunch together.



INFORMATION


Trip Details:
6 nights in Rhêmes-Notre-Dame (Italy)
Total 6 nights – 7 days

Lodging:
http://www.granderousse.it/

Additional Info:
Nearby accommodations are available for families wanting to remain in the area. Additional assistance is available for families/parents wanting to plan their own trip during this time.

Price:
$910 USD per person (12 minimum)
This camp is ideal for curious, positive and outdoor loving kids, aged from 8 to 13 years old and is limited to 25 participants.

What is included in the trip

  • All meals (full board) for 6 night/7 days
  • Shared accomodations with two or three single beds and common bathrooms. Kids will need to bring a sleeping bag and pillow cover.
  • Breakfast and lunches in the mountain hut will be served buffet style and dinners will be plated and served at the table
  • The services of 2 full time, very experienced nature guides, plus 1 full-time language teacher and trip coordinator (staff/kids ratio 1:8).
  • Daily language instruction
  • Local expert instructors when needed for sports activities, climbing instruction, park ranger, etc.
  • All activities, materials and entry fees
  • Travel insurance and medical coverage is included for each US participant. A policy will be sent for each participant after final payment is made.

What is not included

  • International airfare from and to the US
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for guides

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