Kandersteg 2003
was the Everest Mad Cats’ first summer camp; the unit only kicked off in
September 2002 so this was the first chance for the youngsters to spend a
full week together. It was like no other camp that went before it; not only
had the unit fund raised over £2,000 to make it possible, but we were
travelling abroad. Kandersteg 2003 was a summer camp that will be remembered
by all, both Explorers and Leaders, for a very long time, and for all the
right reasons! I hope that the photos below give at least some idea of just
how fantastic the trip was.
Kandersteg is a
small village nestled within the Swiss Alps. It is notable not just for the
River Kander that runs through it, but for being home to the International
Scout Centre.
Day 1: Early
start. Had to be at Gatwick for 4.30am. Little if any sleep had by anyone
the night before. After a short flight and a two hour train ride we arrived
in Kandersteg. click here to continue
Down the summer sledge
run...what's the hold up?
International workshop - does this look like the
Empire State Building or what?
The campsite - tent inspection, who's hidden the
Explorers?
On the hike up the mountain...go on, move up then
We know how to party too...
Breakfast aerobics, honest...
(below)
Running a base for the Swiss National Day Carnival
