THE QUIBERON PENINSULA

Located 585 kms from Paris, Southern Brittany offers a very pleasant climate for a holiday stay. Our camp is located In the middle of the Bigouden country (South of Finistere), between the towns of Guénolé and Loctudy and near the famous village of Guilvinec (100 kms from the city of Brest).
Our campers will stay in this typical house with views on the fishing port of Guilvinec. The house is actually composed of 2 buildings. The young people are placed by room of 4 beds. Many activity rooms and a multi-sports ground are also available on site.

Choice of Activities:

When signing up, campers have to choose between 2 programs:

1- INTENSIVE COURSE: CATAMARAN OR WINDSURFING:
Catamaran: campers will learn together and individually, under the supervision of professionals, the basics of Sailing, 6 x 3 hours sessions.
Note: Campers who have chosen the sailing course will have a chance to try windsurfing (1 session) and campers who have chosen windsurfing will be invited to try sailing (1 session)!
+ Sea-Kayaking : initiation and excursion along the beautiful wild coast of South Brittany, a great way to explore the region!

2 – MULTI-ACTIVITIES:
SAILING /CATAMARAN: 3 x 3 hours
+WINDSURFING: 3 x 3 hours
+ Sea-Kayaking : 2 sessions

Other Activities

Swimming, days at the beach, theme activities, hiking trips, making kites, beach games, photography workshops (please bring your own blank CD’s!), painting workshops (Aquarelle)

LE CHALET DE MONTORLIN :
Located 56 kms from Albertville, in the heart of the Tarantaise and facing the Mont-Blanc and the Beaufortin Mountain range, the small village of Montorlin is part of the La Plagne’s 10 ski-resorts.

Together our 2 typical chalets (wood/stone houses) will welcome our campers, offering rooms of 2 to 4 beds, shower facilities in each bedroom, a beautiful dining-room with a fireplace, and many activity rooms.

Theme

Create your own Camp Program!
Each participant will create is own program of activities using the palette of colors made available to him at the beginning of the session

Activities

BLUE COLOR ACTIVITIES:
- River Rafting – Going down the Isère River ( boats of 10 seats).
- Accro-branches – Adventure trail: Be ready for strong emotions and thrills !
- Mountain Biking – Discovery of the region on its beautiful mountain trails.
- Rock Climbing – Initiation on a rock.
Each day campers will chose their activities and will be able to participate in each one even several times if they enjoy it!

Field Trips

During many of the activities offered at camp, campers will discover this beautiful region of France and enjoy the summer its summer festivities.

CENTRE ST-GABRIEL JEANNE D’ARC
Located at the entrance of the village of Saint-Affrique, our camp session will take place in this magnificent property surrounded by 15 acres of land.

Our camp offers the perfect conditions for Artistic activities :

A theatre (200 sq. meters), a dance studio, a music studio, a room with a PA system (sound-proof) with a 90 sq. meters screen, a gym completely equipped, a fine arts studio…

Campers will stay in comfortable rooms of 2 to 5 beds with shower facilities, a dining-room – several sports fields are also available in the Parc and the swimming pool located in the village is only a few minutes walk from the camp.

Theme

During their stay campers are going to discover and practice Fine Arts. They will get their inspiration as they explore, through many sport activities, this beautiful part of France, its history and culture. At the end of camp, their art, their Fresco, will be inaugurated by local representatives.

Activities

To decorate and spray paint a huge wall, to create a fresco based on a theme (solidarity, non violence or even the Middle Ages…), is one way to prove one’s artistic abilities ! Here is what campers will have to do and learn in order to reach that goal:

VSF Introduction to the different Techniques of painting and fine arts
VSF Exploring the region, its resources, its culture, its history and choose a theme
VSF Finding the right location to work and get all necessary authorisations
VSF With the help of a professional artist making a model at first and then creating the Fresco !

Additionally, campers will participate in the creation of all the different sets necessary to other programs on site (theater, music hall …).

They will study, calligraphy, Acrylic and aquarelle painting, lettering and manuscript illumination and experiment Environmental Art in Nature…

Extra Activities

- Kayaking : down river (2 half days)
- Biking trip in the forest of Rougier de Camarès (1 day)
- Initiation to rock climbing (1/2 day)
Choice of other activities are:
- Hiking, camping trips, swimming, games and parties…

Field Trips

VSF Trip to the Viaduct of Millau, the world highest bridge, built over the Tarn River.
VSF Visit of the Roquefort cheese cellars
VSF Biking around the fortified Templar city of St. Eulalie de Cernon, with its network of medieval streets, its towers and walls built in the 15th Century by the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem.
VSF Trips on the Causses de Larzac following the foot steps of the Knights of Templar – Discovering of the history of the region.

CENTRE ST-GABRIEL JEANNE D’ARC
Located at the entrance of the village of Saint-Affrique, our camp session will take place in this magnificent property surrounded by 15 acres of land.

Our camp offers the perfect conditions for Artistic activities :

A theatre (200 sq. meters), a dance studio, a music studio, a room with a PA system (sound-proof) with a 90 sq. meters screen, a gym completely equipped, a fine arts studio…

Campers will stay in comfortable rooms of 2 to 5 beds with shower facilities, a dining-room – several sports fields are also available in the Parc and the swimming pool located in the village is only a few minutes walk from the camp.

Theme

Inspired from a book, a movie, a fiction a real Music Hall such as « Roméo & Juliette » or « The 10 Commandments », supervised by professional artists, campers will put together a real show. With the help of their counselors, they will write the screen plays and promote their own show.

Extra Activities

- Kayaking : down river (2 half days)
- Biking trip in the forest of Rougier de Camarès (1 day)
Choice of other activities are:
- Hiking, camping, swimming, games and parties…

Activities

WORKSHOPS AND REHEARSALS:
VSF Music and Songs (with the help of a professional musician, singer and writer): writing melodies, songs and learning to sing (voice work).
VSF Theatre and Production: Staging, working on diction, choosing a role to play and expressing your personality.
VSF Dance et Choreography: learning choreographies and dance rehearsals !
VSF Sets and Costumes: working on sound and light, everything necessary to create a great show in order to bring spectators the best view of the story and time.

Notes : A recording studio (2 keyboards, mixing tables, microphones, mini-discs, computer and software, CD burners, amplifiers et sound equipment will be available for campers to use during the entire session.
The Mucic Hall or show will be presented in front of the inhabitants of the town of Saint-Affrique. They will be recorded and sent home to the children after the session.

Field Trips

VSF Trip to the Viaduct of Millau, the world highest bridge, built over the Tarn River.
VSF Visit of the Roquefort cheese cellars
VSF Biking around the fortified Templar city of St. Eulalie de Cernon, with its network of medieval streets, its towers and walls built in the 15th Century by the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem.
VSF Trips on the Causses de Larzac following the foot steps of the Knights of Templar – Discovering of the history of the region.

The Village of LOUBARESSE is located on the border of Lozère, between the Aubrac plateau and the mountains of Margeride, near the lake of Grand-Val and the Viaduct of Garabit. Our camp “Le Moulin Bleu” once a mill, and then an auberge, has kept its authenticity and charm through the centuries. Located at the base of the Arcomie River valley, on 15 acres of fields and forest, the auberge has been remodelled to welcome the campers and offers horseback riding on site.

Food & Facilities

Living quarters consist of large tents equipped with beds and mattresses. Shower facilities are located at the auberge.

The camp’s professional Chef and his staff prepare healthy and delicious meals each day including the “Produits du pays” (local produce) as farmers regularly bring fresh fruits and vegetables .

French Cuisine of Course!

Activities

Pool and river swimming, kayaking, tennis, mountain biking, soccer, volley ball, horseback riding, Ping-Pong, crafts such as woodworking, building of forts, dams and rafts, treasure hunts and much more…

Mini-Camps

Sailing, Windsurfing, Kayaking (Lac de Grand-Val, 3 days)

Accro-Branches / Adventure camp (Fortified Village of Malzieu, 2 days)

Field Trips

The Truyère Gorges

Viaduct of Garabit (built by G. Eiffel).

The Castle of Alleuze.

Visit the local farms and cheese factory.

Country-Museum: Discover an authentic 18th century farm and a 19th Century school.

Visit of Saint-Flour: a Medieval town with its Gothic Cathedral and its fortifications.
The Mountains of Margeride
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Mount Mouchet: Headquarters of the French Resistance during World War II.
The Aubrac Plateau
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Laguiole: Nationally famous for its handmade knives, visit the knife workshop.

THE QUIBERON PENINSULA
Located 48 kms away from Lorient, our camp is located along the coast in the Morbihan, South-East of the Quiberon Peninsula. Our campers will stay in a beautiful comfortable house offering rooms of 4 beds to 8 beds, shower facilities, a large dining-room and several activity rooms with view on the Bay. The house is located in a beautiful garden and only a few meters away from the Ocean Front.

Activities

SAIL YACHTING: campers will learn together and individually, under the supervision of professionals, the basics of Sail Yachting.

Skimboard, each day at the beach !
Walking trips: Fishing crabs, shrimps, and small fishes under the supervision of a local specialist (1 session).

Campers will also go on a boat trip to fish bigger fishes at sea! (1 session)

Extra Activities

Swimming, Days at the beach, theme activities, hiking trips, big games, , painting workshops (Aquarelle), sand castles competitions !!!

Field Trips

One day / picnic on the Island of Houat:
Off the Morbihan Coast, the rich history of this island goes back to the Celts and Romans. Vestiges of theses civilisations can still be found. A Walk along the wild coast, where the land meets the sea in an exceptional natural setting…. is a must!

THE QUIBERON PENINSULA
Located 48 kms away from Lorient, our camp is located along the coast in the Morbihan, South-East of the Quiberon Peninsula. Our campers will stay in a beautiful comfortable house offering rooms of 4 beds to 8 beds, shower facilities, a large dining-room and several activity rooms with view on the Bay. The house is located in a beautiful garden and only a few meters away from the Ocean Front.

Activities

SAILING / Catamaran: campers will learn together and individually, under the supervision of professionals, the basics of Sailing.

Skimboard, each day at the beach !
Walking trips: Fishing crabs, shrimps, and small fishes under the supervision of a local specialist (1 session).

Campers will also go on a boat trip to fish bigger fishes at sea! (1 session)

Extra Activities

Swimming, Days at the beach, theme activities, hiking trips, big games, , painting workshops (Aquarelle), sand castles competitions !!!

Field Trips

One day / picnic on the Island of Houat:
Off the Morbihan Coast, the rich history of this island goes back to the Celts and Romans. Vestiges of theses civilisations can still be found. A Walk along the wild coast, where the land meets the sea in an exceptional natural setting…. is a must!

ENTRAYGUES SUR TRUYÈRE
Entraygues sur Truyère is a 12th century village that sits at the junction of the Truyère and Lot rivers. Beyond the quarters of the village and its fine collection of old houses, at the point where both rivers meet, stands a castle. Our campers will stay in this beautiful 17th century castle by the water, totally restored and considered one of the most beautiful sites in France. The 3-story chateau offers separate quarters for boys and girls (4 to 10 beds per room) and shower facilities. A swimming pool, tennis courts and a soccer field are located nearby.

Theme

During their stay, through games and different fun activities, campers will discover some of the most beautiful villages of France!

Activities

Mini-Camps Offered:

Kayaking (8-12 yrs old) / 3 days.

Tennis/Swimming (8-12 yrs old) / 3 days.

Camp “Robinson” Adventure camp / 2 days

Extra Activities

Swimming, tennis, medieval workshops, kayaking, archery, soccer, baseball, hockey, ping-pong, cricket, fishing, arts & crafts, juggling, cooking, music and more…

Field Trips

Local artisans: the wood-sculptor, potter, the goat cheese factory etc.

Discover the folklore of the Aveyron (local festivals) and the farmers markets

Visit Conques and its 11th century Roman church. Conques, a truly delightful village used to be a major religious center in the Middle Ages. Today it is still one of the principal pilgrimage routes through France to Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain.

Village of Vieille-Vie and its 14th century castle.

The castle of Estaing surrounded by its old village and bridges.

Village of Espalion, its 11th century church, a fine example of the Romanesque style and its old palace, a 16th century mansion in fortified Renaissance style.

The castle of Calmont overlooking the villages of Espalion and Estaing.

12th century medieval village of Isaguettes.

Tour of the 10th century stone ruins of the village of Bez-Bedène.

THE CASTLE OF FORMANOIR
The Castle of Formanoir is located on the Domain of Palteau, in the heart of the Burgundy region, in a peaceful village called Armeau, overlooking the Yonne Valley.
Surrounded by 80 acres of land, forests and beautiful gardens, our camp is the perfect setting for horseback riding and medieval programs. In the 16th Century, Formanoir belonged to the Governor of the Bastille, and it is there in this historic and magnificent place that was kept prisoner the famous ” Iron Mask”.
Our campers will stay in the castle. On 3-storey levels, it offers rooms of 3 to 7 beds, (separate quarters for boys and girls) with shower facilities on each floor, a large dining-room and many activity rooms. Swimming pool on site.

Theme

This is a true pony/horseback riding school (90 horses). Under the supervision of professionals, campers not only learn the skills to become good riders, but this program also teaches them through many activities what life was like in Burgundy during the medieval times…

Extra Activities

Medieval workshops, camping, swimming, archery, volley-ball, ping-pong, arts & crafts (leather, making of paper, photography…), reading, cinema, games, treasure hunts.

Activities

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Horseback riding : 2 to 3 hours per day
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Horseback riding activities (taking care and feeding of the horses, field trips and camping trips, equestrian shows and games, horse ball, Acrobatics, jumping fences…)

Field Trips

During this camp session no field trips outside of the Domain are offered. However, artisans and story tellers come regularly to Formanoir to help campers learn and discover the rich history and culture emerging from the site.

VILLAGE DES ENFANTS MOULÈS
Located on top of a tree-covered hill, at the border of the “Causse de Larzac”, our camp is a real medieval village built by farmers and shepherds in the early 15th century. Isolated, it has kept its authenticity and charm through the centuries, with its traditional architecture, its stables, its communal oven, and its typical medieval passages.

Children and Counselors sleep in bungalow tents (5 to 6 beds) on cement floors, with lights, beds and closets. The tents are located in the woods at the border of the village, in the shade!

Shower facilities and also plenty of rooms for activities including a small library, and a swimming pool are available on site at the village.

Theme

The Causse de Larzac, at one time covered by water, is an area rich in fossils. In 1980, a young man discovered the remains of a Plesiosaurus in a nearby Village. Campers are introduced to palaeontology (study of fossils) and geology (study of the earth) as they explore pre-history dating back 180 million years!
With the help of their counselors, children are going to experience an old dream and become true explorers in search of Dinosaurs!

Extra Activities

- Rock Climbing (1 Day)
- Adventure Trail (tree climbing, bridges, ” via ferrata “…) (1 Day)
- Arts & crafts (sculpture, painting …)
- Swimming, games, hiking and camping trips

Activities

Campers are divided into 2 teams of junior palaeontologists. They will study the Jurassic terrain in search of the rare Plesiosaurus.

1st Stage: LEARNING OF THE TECHNIQUES
Excavation, photography, cleaning and identification of fossils.

2nd Stage: FAMILIARIZATION WITH THE REGION
Initiation in the form of geology games, topography (map reading), study of the landscape and cave exploration (hiking/camping trips). Hiking trips on the “Causse du Larzac”.

3rd Stage: ARTS and CRAFTS
- Drawing of a map representing the region in the “Jurassic times”
- Creation of a collection of fossils and its identification board
- Presentation on Dinosaurs presented in front of a public at the end of the session.

At the end of camp, the work of the children will be displayed in an exposition open to the public.

Field Trips

- Visit of the Roquefort cheese cellars or trip to the Viaduct of Millau, the world highest bridge, built over the Tarn River.
- Visit to the Paleotonlogical Museum of Millau New !