Useful information
Find all the information you need for a very special international camp: packing list, pocket money, travel arrangements and information about Megève.
Summer Camp Packing List
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In Megève, the French Alps weather in summer can be hot (around 32°c) but also cold and rainy. Therefore, you must pack for both eventualities.
Recommended items for international camp:
Luggage + belongings
Each student’s articles should be clearly labelled with his/her full name. In addition, a supply of extra labels is also recommended for any new purchases (sport equipment or other).
ID card / Passport
Each student has to come to the camp with the ID card or passport which are kept in the safe box by our camp director.
Basics:
- 3 pairs of trousers / pants
- 2 sweatsuits
- 3 pairs of shorts
- 5 T-shirts
- 6 pairs of socks
- Underwear
- 2 pairs of pyjamas
- 2 sweaters
- 1 Rain jacket (compulsory)
- 1 pair of hiking boots (compulsory)
- 1 pair of tennis shoes
- 1 pair of sandals
- 1 bath towel (for the pool)
- 1 bathing suit (speedo type for boys – not surfing shorts)
- 1 pair of ski gloves for the ice rink
- Small backpack
Also
A vanity bag with toiletries. For exemple high protection sun cream, sun glasses, slippers, dressing gown.
Packing Tips for International Camp
Your child will be very excited to head off to camp. To sum up, it’s in your best interest to help him/her pack. Although he/she may be able to do this on his/her own, we suggest you oversee the packing.
- Packing list
Create a camp packing list using the recommended list from the camp. However include other necessary items that your child may need, i.e. his/her medication. - Label
Label all of your child’s items with his/her name.
Pocket Money for the international camp
Upon arrival, students may deposit their pocket money in the camp safe box. They can take their money as needed.
Spending money is generally used for the purchase of souvenirs and small purchases in the town shops. In other words, it includes postcards, postage stamps, batteries, candies, etc.
It is recommended that each student bring about 50 Euros of spending money per week.
Finally before departure, any unspent money will be returned directly to the student.
Each child has different needs and they don’t spend the same amount during the camp.
In other words, everything is included in the price so they only need pocket money for shopping.
Travel Arrangements for international camp
Thousands of kids and teenagers go on holiday without their parents every year and they have a great – and perfectly safe – time.
Parents should use common sense and take a few basic precautions when making travel arrangements specialy when their children are flying alone.
Megève: An attractive destination
Our summer and winter international camps take place in Megève. It is a French ski resort with an international reputation.
Megève is located in the heart of the Savoy Alps, close to Switzerland and Italy. Located in a preserved mountain environment at 1113 meters. Megève is a village with a delicate charm. Megève combines the magic and elegance of a winter and summer sports resort with a real Savoy village. Moreover it is rich in its history and its people. In the summer, Megève invites you to enjoy walks, mountain biking and horse riding, along with water and air sports.
Perfectly equipped with a sports infrastructure, as a result Megève offers a wide choice of activities linked to the mountains and comes to life in the summer. You can enjoy a classical music festival and a jazz competition. In addition, there are wonderful nature walks and you can make all kinds of discoveries by following paths, animal tracks, or the clouds.
The village is ideal for vacations in the open-air!
Megève is only 1 hour from the Geneva airport.
In conclusion, for more information about Megève, you can visit the Tourist Office website where you will find details about Megève, its accommodations, its activities, its restaurants.
Pls find a list of accommodation in Megève: Click here
