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Hi, I know that this question is asked all the time but anyway.... For next summer I am looking for a summer camp that is somewhere like france or spain, I would even go to places like scandinavia. Most of the camps I have looked at are quite expensive, maybe around £2000-3000. These are usually specialist camps like art or language camps. I'm not looking for a specialist camp, more maybe along the lines of camping in a tent sort of thing I would prefer. My parents probably wouldn't pay more than about £700 and the max. i would go for would be 2 weeks.
Other details.
-No camps in America, Asia or Africa, has to be Europe.
-I am 13, but will be 14 by next summer, when i want to go to camp.
-I would prefer co-ed to a girls camp, but i dont really mind.
-I am from the UK
-I dont particularly want to go to a language camp, as they are very expensive.
Thanks!!!
Answer
Here's a list of summer camps in Spain, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Norway, Malta and Germany.
The Teenagers Abroad organisation is reputable.
I think it would be difficult to get a camp for two weeks for £700.
Here's a list of summer camps in Spain, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Norway, Malta and Germany.
The Teenagers Abroad organisation is reputable.
I think it would be difficult to get a camp for two weeks for £700.
Where to visit in Switzerland?
Jennica
I have approximately 5 days in Switzerland. I will be coming from Italy and returning there. I'm thinking of buying the 4 day Swiss pass for trains and buses and was wondering what is the best route to take, I'd like to see some great scenery and some of the more popular places. I don't mind sleeping on the train between places. I like caving, want to try parasailing in S. and I will be there in late March/early April. Thanks!
The latest I can go is early April.... I will be in Italy February-April 12th. I cannot bring a tent or sleeping bag; I will only be traveling with 1 carryon. Looks like I will be doing b&b's))).. The info about no sleeper trains was helpful. I prefer traveling over taking lessons for parasailing... I was under the impression that I would be able to fly right away if paired with a professional. Basically, I would like to include some memorable activity besides the sightseeing the beautiful scenery. Thanks, guys!
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Don't come to Switzerland in late March/early April. This usually is the worst season as it's dump and cold here. The earliest to come if you want to travel is May (however, this year April was a lovely month).
Travelling on the public transport system is a wise idea, I strongly recommend it. However forget sleeping on the train, there are no night trains here like in other countries, distances are short and you would only miss half of the beauty of this country if you slept on the train. Bring a tent instead, you may sleep in a forest and safe the high fees for a camp ground.
Additionally, seeing the beauty of this country, doing caving and parasailing in only five days is impossible to do. Such a program would take at least two to three weeks. So, let us know what you prefer - travelling or caving and parasailing (the latter already taking at least a week's course before you fly anywhere), edit your question and we'll be only too happy to assist.
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Well, after giving us details, I suggest a round trip. But again, be reminded that you risk travelling in rain or even snow. Also be reminded that B&B can't be found anyhwere in Switzerland (certainely not in cities). But there are plenty of Youth Hostels around, see their Swiss website: http://www.youthhostel.ch/home.html?&L=1 . You could of course do paired parasailing, but I doubt you'll find anybody at this time of the year who will be willing to take you for a ride.
1st day: Coming from Italy/Como/Chiasso, travel by train directly on to Zurich. Visit this cosmopolitan town. There are many threads about it, enter "Zurich" into the "Search for questions" windows or see my suggestion here: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Au1oIN6XxtR.UWvRCh2omfTty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20090505073243AAjXQN8&show=7#profile-info-wZ87GnYYaa . Overnight at the Youth Hostel (like a real hotel).
2nd day: By train to Lucerne and on to Engelberg. Go up to mount Titlis (http://www.titlis.ch/index.php?id=134&lang=en ), enjoy the breathtaking view as well as the snow in the sun at 3.200 m (10'600 feet) above sea level. Bring a thick cardigan as it might be - 10 ° C (13 ° F). Have a typical Swiss meal in one of the many restaurants in Engelberg, overnight at the Youth Hostel (http://www.youthhostel.ch/hosteldetails.html?&user_hostels_pi1[bez]=ENG&cHash=6ca73c2f39 ) or at a B&B.
3rd day: Get up early, take the train down to the valley, change train at Hergiswil, take the train in the opposite direction over Brünig pass to Brienz. For a pesonalized timetable, see here: http://fahrplan.sbb.ch/bin/query.exe/en . Brienz, at the shores of Lake Brienz, is famous for its many wooden chalets and wood carving shops. Go up via cog railway (some trains with scenic, authentic steam engine) to Brienzer Rothorn (http://www.brienz-rothorn-bahn.ch/en.html ). Inquire if there are parasailing flights from up there. Overnight at the Youth Hostel in Brienz (http://www.youthhostel.ch/hosteldetails.html?&user_hostels_pi1[bez]=BRZ&cHash=ea0f0ee259 ) or at a B&B.
4th day: Via Interlaken (don't expect anything there, it's not much more than a huge train station) to Berne. Visit Switzerland's capital (http://www.swisstherme.ch/attachments/Image/Bern/Bern_luftaufnahme.png ), see the old town, buy a typcial gift, "Läbchueche" (http://www.exlibris.ch/images_buch/96/2543696.jpg ) ,hop on the train to Lucerne, Lugano and back to Italy.
This will be a rush - but since you don't want or can't spend more time, this is the utmost you can do. Come back soon, there is a trillion of things to do, they all wait for you.
Don't come to Switzerland in late March/early April. This usually is the worst season as it's dump and cold here. The earliest to come if you want to travel is May (however, this year April was a lovely month).
Travelling on the public transport system is a wise idea, I strongly recommend it. However forget sleeping on the train, there are no night trains here like in other countries, distances are short and you would only miss half of the beauty of this country if you slept on the train. Bring a tent instead, you may sleep in a forest and safe the high fees for a camp ground.
Additionally, seeing the beauty of this country, doing caving and parasailing in only five days is impossible to do. Such a program would take at least two to three weeks. So, let us know what you prefer - travelling or caving and parasailing (the latter already taking at least a week's course before you fly anywhere), edit your question and we'll be only too happy to assist.
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Well, after giving us details, I suggest a round trip. But again, be reminded that you risk travelling in rain or even snow. Also be reminded that B&B can't be found anyhwere in Switzerland (certainely not in cities). But there are plenty of Youth Hostels around, see their Swiss website: http://www.youthhostel.ch/home.html?&L=1 . You could of course do paired parasailing, but I doubt you'll find anybody at this time of the year who will be willing to take you for a ride.
1st day: Coming from Italy/Como/Chiasso, travel by train directly on to Zurich. Visit this cosmopolitan town. There are many threads about it, enter "Zurich" into the "Search for questions" windows or see my suggestion here: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Au1oIN6XxtR.UWvRCh2omfTty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20090505073243AAjXQN8&show=7#profile-info-wZ87GnYYaa . Overnight at the Youth Hostel (like a real hotel).
2nd day: By train to Lucerne and on to Engelberg. Go up to mount Titlis (http://www.titlis.ch/index.php?id=134&lang=en ), enjoy the breathtaking view as well as the snow in the sun at 3.200 m (10'600 feet) above sea level. Bring a thick cardigan as it might be - 10 ° C (13 ° F). Have a typical Swiss meal in one of the many restaurants in Engelberg, overnight at the Youth Hostel (http://www.youthhostel.ch/hosteldetails.html?&user_hostels_pi1[bez]=ENG&cHash=6ca73c2f39 ) or at a B&B.
3rd day: Get up early, take the train down to the valley, change train at Hergiswil, take the train in the opposite direction over Brünig pass to Brienz. For a pesonalized timetable, see here: http://fahrplan.sbb.ch/bin/query.exe/en . Brienz, at the shores of Lake Brienz, is famous for its many wooden chalets and wood carving shops. Go up via cog railway (some trains with scenic, authentic steam engine) to Brienzer Rothorn (http://www.brienz-rothorn-bahn.ch/en.html ). Inquire if there are parasailing flights from up there. Overnight at the Youth Hostel in Brienz (http://www.youthhostel.ch/hosteldetails.html?&user_hostels_pi1[bez]=BRZ&cHash=ea0f0ee259 ) or at a B&B.
4th day: Via Interlaken (don't expect anything there, it's not much more than a huge train station) to Berne. Visit Switzerland's capital (http://www.swisstherme.ch/attachments/Image/Bern/Bern_luftaufnahme.png ), see the old town, buy a typcial gift, "Läbchueche" (http://www.exlibris.ch/images_buch/96/2543696.jpg ) ,hop on the train to Lucerne, Lugano and back to Italy.
This will be a rush - but since you don't want or can't spend more time, this is the utmost you can do. Come back soon, there is a trillion of things to do, they all wait for you.
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