european camps

Listing of all camps and programs throughout Europe.

Barretstown

Barretstown, housed in a fairy tale castle in the beautiful foothills of Ireland’s Wicklow Mountains, welcomes children from Ireland and more than 22 European countries. The camp buildings have all of the modern amenities and are fully accessible while retaining a medieval theme with rough stone walls and high ceilings. The Children’s Village, a collection of cottages, overlooks the Sherwood Forest complete with a secret garden with decorated and accessible fairy houses, creating a perfect setting for a magical camp experience. Barretstown offers a full range of adventure activities and opportunities for creative expression of the campers and families, including programs in photography, pottery, boating, and adventure courses.

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Barretstown

Bátor Tábor

Bátor Tábor is the only program of its kind in Hungary for children with serious illnesses and their families. People say that Bátor Tábor is a hidden world because it is surrounded by meadows and forests on all sides. Located in Hatvan near Budapest, Bátor Tábor is a former pioneer camp which was renovated with close attention to designing a place that would be universally accessible and meet the medical and psychological needs of campers. The camp is very proud of their high-ropes course, rowing lake, archery field, synthetic turf field and indoor sports hall which bring a unique opportunity each year to 1,700 children and families in Central Europe.

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Dynamo Camp

Located in the midst of a World Wildlife Foundation Reserve in the heart of Tuscany, Dynamo Camp is the first camp in Italy for children with serious illnesses. The camps beautiful modern facility uses green energy and boasts innovative architecture including a dining hall, theater, gym, pool, and medical center. Bio-architecture and plenty of wood have created elegant colorful facilities. Climbing, horse riding, music, including a camp radio station, cooking, photography, creative writing, archery, workshop & nature games allow the children and families served each year to establish new friendships in an atmosphere of fun and emotional support.

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Dynamo Camp

L’ENVOL

L'ENVOL, French for “take off,” has served more than 7,000 children from throughout the region since it was first opened in 1997. The camp gained national recognition in 2001 when Paul Newman toured the camp with the former President of France, Jacques Chirac.

The programs at L'ENVOL are designed and delivered with specially trained camp staff, who provide 24-hour care and support to each child. All the activities at L’Envol embrace the camp motto, “I am capable, I can do it, and I can overcome my fears!”

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L'Envol

Over The Wall

Programs are held at several locations throughout the UK. All of the sites are located on large properties in the countryside with well equipped accommodations, facilities for indoor and outdoor activities, and stunning views. Together, these locations create opportunities for children and families to swim, catch their first fish, dance in the sunshine, perform center stage and create the memories of a lifetime.

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Over The Wall