REVES DE MER

VSF Camp 6 – Age 8/12

« Séjour Sports et Découverte »

Immersion Ratio (per group): 20 French campers / 3 Foreign campers

Activities

Sailing:
Initiation in sailing on a Fun boat !
In Port Leucate, campers will discover the joy of sailing both individually and as a team. Under the supervision of certified instructors, they will learn the basics of navigation on the Etang Marin (Coastal lagoon): understanding the boat and its equipment , practicing essential sailing techniques, and learning how to « read the wind ». A fun and refreshing experience combining adventure, teamwork, and freedom on the water. 

Marine Carpentry workshop:
Like « Robinson Crusoe » our campers will build their own boat to escape from their island…together they will assemble the hull of a traditional Catalan sailboat, and they will be initiated in knot making on a 7 meters long sailboat which is high and dry (no danger of drowning then !). Finally, they will create a board displaying the different knots learned.

Discover the thrill of Sand Yachting!
Experience the joy of gliding across vast, open beaches, guided only by the wind. Learn how to steer your land yacht, adjust your sail, and find the perfect balance between direction and speed. As you master the art of wind navigation, you’ll feel the exhilarating sensation of freedom and movement! 

Kite Workshop:
Every child will have his/her own kit to build his personal kite, decorate it and competitions will be organized on the beach!

Other activities

• Star gazing…Tales and legends of the Sea
• Beach Games and Swimming at Leucate’s Supervised Beach: Enjoy sunny days filled with large group games, laughter, and safe swimming in the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean! 
• Team sports and games at the center….and of course, Parties ! 

Choice of Field Trips

– Hiking trips on the « Leucatois Plateau »:
On this classified nature reserve (Natura 2000) overlooking the sea…a big breath of fresh air!

– Coastal Birdwatching (in partnership with the Bird Protection League): Guided by an environmental educator, you will meet both migratory and resident bird species, observing them with binoculars and spotting scopes.  You will also explore the unique coastal ecosystem, the seashore, lagoon, and garrigue, while learning how to protect this fragile environment.

We had a lot of fun this summer in France because it was hot unlike in London! …but also because of all the different fun activities we had, like Char a voile which is a unique sport and also Accrobranches which was challenging. We really enjoyed this camp, the camp counselors and the director were very nice. We improved our French a lot and we made a lot of friends, French friends but also and Egyptian friend who participated also in VSF, her name was Alia. The food was also very good, it was overall VERY FUN !

 Alex and Daniel S., age 9/12, (UK)

Camp Location: « CENTRE DE VACANCES DE LEUCATE »

3 buildings surrounded by 170 acres of land, offering rooms with 5 to 6 beds with shower facilities on each level (2 stories high). A large dining-room divided in 3 areas (per age groups), 6 activity rooms, a show room and a small library as well as a circus tent and several playgrounds are there for the children to enjoy.
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TRANSPORTATION: With the VSF group (and the French children) by TGV train from Paris to Narbonne (escorted by the camp staff) – transfer by shuttle bus to the camp site.
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