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International Summer Camps for Teenagers
What do you do with a teen whose summer holiday plans amount to sleep and WeChat? Try an international summer camp
Village Camps
Salavas, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France
Best for: River fun
Suitable for: 11-17 years;￡1996 (13nights), starting 30 June or 14 July
This granddaddy of European camps (now in its 49th year) has sites in Austria, Portugal, Switzerland and elsewhere, but few can boast(有)a location as spectacular as the Summer River Experience Camp on the banks of the Ardeche.
It's a well-run operation with rock climbing and canoe(独木舟)training ending in a two-day 30km canoe descent of the Gorge with an overnight sleep in a tent.
Camp Adventure Academy
Lethem, Germany
Best for: Survival
Suitable for: 7-16 years; ￡375 for one week, June 23-August 31
Set in the beautiful Luneburger Heide National Park, Survival Camp is the ultimate(终极的)outdoor adventure.
Survivors head into the forest to learn survival techniques and face the toughest challenges from lighting fires and building shelters to crossing rivers.
At the end of the week, each participant will receive a certificate, proclaiming them a true survivor and ready to battle the most difficult of situations.
Ocean Youth Trust
Gosport, England
Best for: Seafaring
Suitable for: 12-25 years; six-night sail-￡575 person from 16 to 22 July, 29 July to 1 August or 4 to 11 August.
Not truly a camp, but this has adventure, friendship and sheer thrills in spades(大量). OYT gives sail training to hundreds of disadvantaged children each year and during the holidays, offers places to children from mainstream backgrounds too.
Youngsters learn to sail, navigate and cook on OYT's 32-metre boat Prolific, crewing the boat (with expert help) on voyages to France and the Channel Islands.
1. What’s the advantage of Village Camps?
A. Teenagers can learn some survival techniques.
B. Teenagers can experience some adventures.
C. Each participant will receive a certificate.
D. Teenagers can get canoe training.
2. Which camp is suitable for Jack’s eight-year-old son?
A. Village Camps. B. Camp Adventure Academy.
C. Ocean Youth Trust. D. None.
3. If you want to learn how to sail, which camp(s) can you try?
A. Ocean Youth Trust B. Village Camps.
C. Camp Adventure Academy. D. Ocean Youth Trust and Village Camps.
