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Name: Camps International
Address: Unit 10 Kingfisher Park Headlands Business ParkSalisbury Road, Ringwood
Rating: 4.10

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Camps International are experts in sustainable student travel, offering life-changing school expeditions in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

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Unit 10 Kingfisher Park Headlands Business ParkSalisbury Road
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Camps International 5 star review on 7th January 2025

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“Absolutely amazing , they provided the best staff , best camp experience and overall the BEST memories which will never be forgotten.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“My daughter has recently returned from Ecuador the stories she tells and the life changing experiences have truly changed her outlook on life . Thank you for giving her the opportunity. You supported us from the moment we signed up. A truly professional organisation that I would thoroughly recommend to anyone”

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Posted 9 years ago

“I went on the PADI scuba expedition to Ecuador and I had an amazing time. The whole experience was out of this world and I cannot recommend it highly enough. All of the camps were brilliant and the staff at each camp were friendly and accommodating. Our leader from Camps International, and by the looks of it all of the other leaders we saw, were incredibly friendly and fun and made the expedition even better. All round my expedition to Ecuador was a once in a lifetime trip that I am very happy I took the opportunity to participate in.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“I loved every second of my expedition! My leaders Tom Colston and Nik Mouzakitits were just as amazing. The project work I enjoyed the most was whenever the community got involved such as the local children when working in schools. However there was a slight language barrier with the staff that we worked with whilst in Ecuador. Thank you for the opportunity.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“The trip was amazing and an brilliant experience”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Committing to raising what felt like such a huge amount of money to venture to Borneo for a month at first seemed like an unrealistic and unjustifiable challenge. However, actually going to the beautiful country almost 2 years later, I can honestly say that every penny was worth it. The difference we felt like we made to the locals is overwhelming. Everyday we were immersed in the culture and got stuck in building, cement making, bricklaying and so much more to complete projects just to give a village something as simple and necessary as water. We always knew the overall aim of our projects and the difference it would be making, which only spurred us on to break records and complete projects. To add to this, the Camps International staff and volunteers were amazing. Every member of staff was attentive and cared about the welfare of the volunteers. Any issue we had was addressed promptly and in such a way we did not feel as though we were being a burden. We felt attached to the camps and did not went to leave when our time was over. I would say Bongkud especially was an amazing camp which we were all very reluctant to say goodbye to. My only criticism of the trip would be the upselling of Camp Mantanani. We all used Mantanani as motivation to get through difficult times as we all knew it would be a beautiful place to visit, although due to a typhoon we were unable to get there. We were all very understanding of this but maybe if it hadn't been upsold so much we wouldn't have been disappointed! Overall, the trip was amazing. Everyone tried their hardest at all times and everyone was there to make a difference to people's lives. The teachers who came with us were amazing - they wanted us to enjoy the trip as much as possible and stopped at nothing to make sure we were all happy. Our Camps leader, Nick, was also fantastic. He looked out for all of us and we could not fault his leadership within the group. I have made some amazing friends on this trip and memories that will last forever. Volunteering with Camps International is something I would definitely consider in the future and something I would without a doubt recommend to others.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Went on the months voluntary expedition this year to Tanzania and words cannot explain how incredible the whole experience was. Our camps leader Alison was absolutely incredible!the staff at the camps couldn't of done anything more for you and we're always so happy. I would highly recommend going on a trip organised by camps international, even though it can be very expensive the experience makes it worth it 100%”

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Posted 9 years ago

“A one of time experience. The local villagers were so kind and welcoming. Definatly would go again. Destination visited: Peru.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Overall trip was incredible! Definitely a once in a lifetime and life changing opportunity, made me appreciate the things I have. Met some amazing people who I still keep in contact with now. Very difficult experience but worth it.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“I thoroughly enjoyed the 4 week expedition. I had so many expectations of how it was going to be - hot, adventurous, exciting and full of experiences. Not only did the trip fulfil these expectations but it beat it. I gained so many new experiences from being Emergency Evacuated off the jungle to being entertained by little kids and a truck tyre. The whole experience is one I hope I will never forget and I cannot wait to hopefully return to Borneo someday.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Had the most amazing time! Staff were lovely, the camps were great and the food was lush! Project work was rewarding and i made some great friends, thankyou camps for the experience of a lifetime”

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Posted 9 years ago

“We went on an a petition in Tanzania in 2015 and I've never experienced something so amazing, the staff, local people and activities were amazing as was the feeling of helping out in local schools and villages with project work. I met some amazing people and will carry this experience for the rest of my lifeI couldn't have asked for a better summer all thanks to camps international and all the staff here in England and over in Tanzania in the camps. Thankyou”

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Posted 9 years ago

“It was an amazing month, all of the fundraising paid off and I would recommend it to anyone!”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Went on the 2015 Peru school expedition with camps, it was an amazing experience that I would definitely recommend to anyone. We were given the opportunity to see some spectacular places with our friends and realise how fortunate we are to be born in such luxurious lifestyles in contrast to life in Peru. The camps international staff from Peru and our group leaders were extremely friendly and helpful. Although, the organisation of project work was poor on camps internationals behalf. There was not a sufficient amount of equipment available for the group to use which meant we weren't able to utilise each member of our team (which was a big size of 40) and this was the same story at each camp we visited; Colca, Titicaca and Moray. More people, more work done? But without the right amount of equipment (spades,pickaxes wheelbarrows etc) the size of our group didn't matter. One of the aspects of the trip that appealed to me was to see that I could make a difference to changing the quality of life for the communities that we visited, however we never got to see the end product of what our hard work had achieved. If the work was more concentrated rather than having numerous different jobs which you would only work on once it may have been different. The feeling from the locals was that they could do it better by themselves and the language barrier was a challenge at times which again limited the success and progress we made. To add to this, the amount of food that camps international gave us was simply not enough. At meals it was rare for there to be second portions which meant energy levels around camp were dangerously low at times regarding the amount of work we were doing on a daily basis. Despite these issues, overall I thoroughly enjoyed my month in Peru the highlight completing the 5 day Salkantay Trail with the reward of seeing Machu Pichhu at the end, an unforgettable experience!”

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Posted 9 years ago

“I just got back from co-leading a school trip for 27 12-16 year-olds to Vietnam. The trip was great fun, with a nice level of challenge, lovely food and helpful guides. We have used Camps International for two previous trips to Borneo and Cambodia and will be very happy to go away with them again. I have had very positive dealings with staff there during planning and in the course of our trips. Thanks guys! See you next year.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“I was with Camps International for a month in Kenya and i really loved it. The local staff were all so friendly and it was great to get to know all of them. I was with 7 other people roughly my own age (18) and I got along with them all really well. I'd definitely suggest for others to do this as it is such a fantastic opportunity and it has been one of the best times in my life.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“I took a school group of 10, year 10 students in November 2014 and I was extremely pleased with the whole experience. Right from when we landed until we left, all staff were extremely helpful and knowledgable, making our experience in Cambodia a memorable one! The accommodation was just what you need and I enjoyed the simplicity of the camps set up. The community development was well organised and was made even more special with having local leaders with so much passion towards helping others. The food was amazing and the extra axtivites out side the community development was a nice treat. Overall, it was a fantastic experience for the teachers and students and one which I would thoroughly recommend.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I had a great time! I met great people, got the chance to reflect on myself and discover other parts of me, and gained a whole lot of life experience. This visit to Kenya surely was an eye-opener. However, I have my doubts as to how long the projects will be sustained after Camps International will stop actively contributing to the community. I got the feeling that the locals don't feel it very much necessary to keep doing the projects for their own good, so I'm afraid all the hard work will be lost once Camps International moves out of the community.”

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Posted 10 years ago

Hi Joris, I just thought I would reply to your message to reassure you that all of the projects we support are sustainable and long-term, and our camps are permanent. We never fully leave our projects, but instead regularly check with the community to see if there it anything else we can do. In fact, check out this blog for more information, http://www.campsinternational.com/blog/2015/03/the-real-meaning-of-sustainable-project-work :)

Posted 9 years ago

“I have just taken 59 Grade 10 students on a short trip (one week) to Cambodia with Camps International. The experience was incredibly rewarding and the students came away with a new perspective on life. We were in the city of Phnom Penh for a day at each end of the trip and the programme was great, as were facilities. We were able to incorporate plenty of educational experiences along with some fun. The rest of the time was spent in a small village in the countryside. Facilities were quite basic, but clean and safe, and my students developed an appreciation of the life locals lead. Activities organised were sometimes tough, but the camp staff made them enjoyable and meaningful. The staff were also very flexible and so incredibly helpful. We could not have chosen a better place for our students to spend a short trip and the school intends to make this an annual event. Thanks Camps International - you rock!”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I attended the Camps expedition to Peru in the summer of 2014. The best thing I have ever done! Met some incredible people, made some incredible friends and seen some incredible sites. I could not recommend it highly enough to anybody; the best thing you can and will ever do!”

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Posted 10 years ago

Camps International is rated 4.1 based on 612 reviews