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

“I have just got back from taking a group of 13 students from my school to Tanzania. All I can say is thank you! From the minute I got in contact about setting up this trip to coming home I have felt completely supported and have trusted Camps. The staff in the UK really know their stuff and want to help you to feel safe before leaving and the staff over in Tanzania went above and beyond to help us. Our expedition leader- Lydia was the most incredible leader, we were so lucky to have her. She was always so positive, knowledgeable, caring and motivating. I cannot praise and thank her enough for everything she did for us and I cannot wait to see what else she achieves with Camps. She really has become a friend for life. We did an impact expedition so didn’t do a trek or scuba but it really did feel like we made a difference. Some of the projects we worked on were: working on water drainage systems at a school, water hole maintenance, laying a classroom floor, building a new classroom, coral reef restoration and building a traditional mud house. It was so nice to meet the people whose lives we were impacting too- they were so genuinely happy to have us. We also went on safari, it was breathtaking! Camps organised this and we went with Bobby Tours. Our drivers were so good and got us the best stops every time. They were patient with us and happy to answer any questions. We were super lucky to see 2 prides of lions, countless elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, warthogs and ostriches. I will never forget that day! The project workers in Tanzania were incredible as well, they were great with the kids, so knowledgeable about the area and the work that we were doing. For me, the local staff were the highlight of the trip as I had such interesting conversations with them about their lives. They were also really good on our cultural days, taking us to local tribes and teaching us local dishes- again this was one of my highlights. I cannot thank Camps enough for this life changing trip for me and my students and I cannot wait to organise the next one!”

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Posted 1 year ago

Dear Alice Thank you so much for your heartfelt review and for choosing Camps for your school expedition to Tanzania. We're delighted to hear that your experience was both enriching and memorable. It's truly heart warming to know that our team's dedication, both in the UK and Tanzania, contributed to making your journey a success. We will be sure to pass on your comments about Lydia’s leadership, we're glad she made such a positive impact on your expedition. Your contributions to various projects, from water drainage systems to coral reef restoration, are inspirational. The local culture and wildlife are often the highlight of our Tanzania expeditions, so we’re pleased you got to experience that to the fullest! We greatly appreciate your kind words and are excited about the prospect of welcoming you and your students back for another life-changing adventure in the future. Thank you for being a part of the Camps community! All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 1 year ago

“My daughter has had an amazing experience with Camps International in Ecuador. She was one of the youngest on the trip at age 15 but this did not hold her back. She thoroughly enjoyed and learned so much from living in the community, from the construction and conservation work - and from the incredible environment. It has been a life transforming trip for him. Extremely professional support all the way through from Camps International all the way through. A big thanks to Jacob, Camps Leader and all the amazing staff out in Ecuador.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Dear Clare We are so happy to hear your daughter had an amazing experience in Ecuador. Your review made our day! It's truly heartwarming to know that our team's dedication, both in the UK and Ecuador, contributed to making your daughter’s expedition so incredible. The benefits of immersive travel are never short of amazing, and we are delighted that your daughter embraced the experience and got so much out of living and working with our partner communities – and more importantly making a difference! We will be passing on your lovely feedback to the team. All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 1 year ago

“i had the best trip of my life.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Dear Isobele We are thrilled to hear that you had the best time on your school expedition to Ecuador! Thank you for joining us and helping to make a positive impact to our partner communities in Ecuador the environment and wildlife. All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 1 year ago

“My son went on the Kenya trip and had the most amazing time. He loved all the activities and can’t praise their Team Kamba leader Chris highly enough! I was a little nervous about the accommodation and food in advance but he embraced it all. If you are considering fundraising for the trip for your child it’s worth factoring in the cost of vaccinations, visa and kit (if you don’t usually camp). A brilliant experience I would highly recommend”

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Posted 1 year ago

Dear Parent Thank you so much for sharing your feedback, we are thrilled to hear that your son had the most amazing time. It is great to hear that he got involved with all the activities and embraced trying new foods. It is always lovely to get feedback for our expedition leaders and we will be passing on your shout out to Chris, for all his support during the expedition. We love your point about fundraising and encouraging everyone to fundraise for their kit and vaccinations. All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 1 year ago

“A good experience for our child. However, poor communication from the company from the group she was in. This was compared to other groups with more frequent updates. An urgent medical issue was not noted which we would have liked to have prepared for.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Dear Parent Thank you for taking time to share your feedback. We're delighted to hear that it was a good experience for your child, we hope they have come back with lots of wonderful memories and stories to share. We are disappointed to hear that communication updates did not meet your expectations while your child was on expedition. We are aware that our Travel Support team has been in contact to discuss your concerns. In addition, although social media posts are not always guaranteed while out on expedition, our marketing team are exploring ways on how we can improve consistency of posts for all teams for future expeditions. All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 1 year ago

“Absolutely amazing experience. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity and thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff were so nice, caring and made it feel like home.”

Camps International 4 star review on 14th August 2023

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Posted 1 year ago

Dear Harry Thank you so much for taking the time to send us a review and photo. We are delighted that you had such a great time in Ecuador and that it felt like home. We will be passing on the lovely comments to our Camp Ecuador team. All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 1 year ago

“My son has just come home from Camp Ecuador, he had the most amazing time, made friends for life, enjoyed his volunteering and his hikes in the Andes. He commented the facilities and food were great. As a parent I can highly recommend Camps International, the trip was professionally prepared, organised and executed. We were kept informed during the the four weeks the team were away. Camps International reacted quickly to a period of civil unrest in the country and ensured the team was kept safe and promptly changed travel plans.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Dear Lisa Thank you for sharing your experience with Camps. We are delighted to hear that your son had such an amazing time building friendships, experiencing the Ecuadorian hospitality and trekking in the Andes. We will be passing your lovely feed to all the Camps Crew that helped with the organisation and safety of the expedition both here at HQ and the team on the ground in Ecuador. All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 1 year ago

“i sent my son on the borneo trip, and was extremely dissapointed. In camp Bongkud there were ants in the orange juice he had and he was given food with ants in it too. Moreover, the facilities he stayed in were inadequate being extremely unhygenic and not to acceptable standards.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Dear Ekta Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Our Camp Bongkud is situated in the shadows of Mount Kinabalu in a remote location surrounded by lush green foliage which naturally becomes a habitat for all kinds of native animals and insects. Our kitchen team follow strict food hygiene standards and would have been able to replace any food or drink. We sorry to hear that your son did not enjoy the experience of staying in a traditional longhouse, which is rustic in nature. All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 1 year ago

“Really not even one star. My granddaughter has paid over four thousand pounds and spent time preparing for this She is sixteen and was told two weeks ago that she can’t go! She had gone through the ordeal and cost of vaccinations. Worse still she has now been told you will be refunding 50% as a goodwill gesture! Goodwill? Where is her money going? Disgusting behaviour from a charity.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Dear Dawn We can see from previous correspondence between your granddaughter’s parents and the school that this has been a complex and private matter and we share in your granddaughter’s disappointment that she was unable to go on the school expedition as planned. It was due to the circumstances and it being so close to the eminent departure of the expedition that we made this gesture of goodwill. All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 1 year ago

“I really enjoyed my trip there and the camp we stayed at was very nice”

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Posted 1 year ago

“I really enjoyed my trip there and the camp we stayed at was very nice”

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Posted 1 year ago

Dear Tori We are delighted to hear that you had an enjoyable trip and liked the Camp. Thank you for joining us in Kenya on your school expedition and helping to make an impact for the community, wildlife and environment. All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 1 year ago

“i had so much fun and a great experience in Tanzania. I really enjoyed the people, the tour guides, the new friendships, the project work and meeting the locals! I cant wait for his next adventure! Special shoutout to: Hassan, Saeed and the tour guide who have been with ussince departure from Dubai until arrival back home El! thank you so much for a trip of a lifetime that i will necer forget! Karim Awad GFS Tanzania 23”

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Posted 1 year ago

Dear Karim It is to wonderful to hear that you had a great experience on your expedition to Tanzania and that you got to meet new people, make new friendships and contribute to impactful project work. We would like to thank you for the special shout outs which will be passing onto the team. Cherish those memories and enjoy your next adventure. All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 1 year ago

“Very enjoyable.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your school expedition to Nepal. All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 1 year ago

“Incredible experience! My daughter thrived on every minute. She adored the food, the goat deworming, the opportunity to teach, catch bugs, play with kids, learn, and experience nature in a completely wonderful, awe-inspiring way. As a parent, we were re-assured by the safety measures and encouraged by the opportunities to extend the children's views and perspectives of their rather privileged lives. Thank you. I can only say - if your child has this opportunity - grab it with both hands!”

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Posted 1 year ago

Dear Chloe This is lovely feedback to receive, thank you so much for letting us know what a great expedition your daughter had in Tanzania from the playing with the local children all the way to the food! We’re committed to safety and as a team we’re pleased you were reassured that your daughter was travelling in a safe pair of hands. Thank you to your daughter for travelling with us and to you for recommending this opportunity to others, it is truly a unique and life changing experience. All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 1 year ago

“From start to Finish, CAMPS International has guided our expedition trips with phenomenal support, professionalism, and an exceptional attention to detail. Our school has now been on three trips with CAMPS, and they spare no efforts in ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants, both students and staff alike. With each expedition, they provide an online Gateway service for families and all participants to use which provide inclusive information like packing lists, risk assessments, flight and itinerary information. They provide pre-departure parent evening information sessions with video conferencing to answer questions. They also send an expedition trip leader to join you at the airport as an escort to your destination as an added feature of confidence. Every year, we look forward to a fantastic trip. Their staff are highly trained and have always had the greatest interest of the students at heart. Their offices have thought of everything, so that we don't have to. Having our young grade eight students abseiling down 155 m waterfalls in Nepal was magical to say the least. For this reason, we will have no trouble calling upon them again next year for a possible trip to Costa Rica or Peru!”

Camps International 5 star review on 14th June 2023

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Posted 1 year ago

This review was a delight to read, and we are extremely proud that your journey with Camps has been professional and supportive. We’re committed to safety and as a team we’re pleased to see that this has been noticed and has given you confidence to travel with us multiple times. I am sure watching your students abseil down 155m waterfalls was a magical moment for you and your students – what an experience! We look forward to welcoming you on another trip with Camps and I am sure whether it be Costa Rica or Peru you won’t be disappointed. All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 1 year ago

“To all parents, please read the small print and reviews. Talk to your child if they really want to go on this trip. For personal reasons my son is unable to go to cambodia next year. We contacted camps international explaining everything and we will not be getting any refund. The money he has raised we will not be seeing, so where is this money going. You will not be getting recommended.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Dear Iain We are sorry to hear that you are looking to cancel your son’s place. We can see from our records that our team have requested more information to understand your position and to see how we can support you further. A member of the team will be touch again shortly. All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 1 year ago

“An excellent, in-depth, full-on, week-long training in Kenya. Answered all the questions about day-to-day activities, accommodation and transport between the camps. Meeting those who work for Camps in the country and those who the work helps, really helped to embed what an excellent opportunity this is for the pupils.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Dear Trevor This is lovely feedback to receive, thank you so much for sharing. We’ve had such positive comments about this years’ recce trip. We’ve already started the planning process for those teachers eligible to travel with us for summer 2024. It’s always a fantastic experience for our staff in-country to meet teachers before they head out on expedition with us in the summer. Have a brilliant trip this summer Trevor. All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 1 year ago

“the recipe was super informative as well as reassuring for the teachers traveling in the summer. The trip was well planned with a good insight into what the students would be doing whilst on their adventure. Loved it”

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Posted 1 year ago

Dear Heather Thank you so much for taking the time to review your recent recce trip to Kenya. Your students are in for a treat this summer, but we're pleased you found the trip itself useful from a planning perspective. We can’t wait to welcome you and the team out on expedition. If you need anything in the mean-time you know where to find us! All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 1 year ago

“My experience of the teacher recce to Kenya 2023 was in one word, phenomenal. Such a great experience. I learnt so much and it really helped put an end to my worry’s regarding bringing the kids out to another country with a company I have never used before. The staff look after every inch of the camp experience. I felt very safe and cared for by all the staff. Nothing was too much. Seeing the differences in the standard of hospitals was an eye opener, and helpful to prepare myself in case this event occurred as being able to see what the processes would be followed should one of our students was injured or falls ill was great assistance for me and to write up risks assessments. I also found seeing the different types of camps very useful, some had beds, some had cold showers, some had drop holes, it was all great experience to bring back to other members of staff and the kids. Seeing the conservation and the kids was heart rending and really inspired me understand the great importance these camps are having on the community out there and how needed and important they will be as experiences for our kids. I am incredibly thankful and grateful for this opportunity and our kids are reaping the Benefits from my experience with a greater knowledge of how camps operates and a new confidence and enthusiasm regarding the trip. They are going to love it.”

Camps International 5 star review on 31st May 2023

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Posted 1 year ago

Hi Kimberley, Many thanks for your feedback, it is truly heart warming to read. We will ensure we pass on your comments to our in-country team who worked so hard to ensure you had a good experience. We’re committed to safety and as a team we’re pleased this came across not only in terms of demonstrating our processes but also in helping you prepare as a school and an expedition team. It’s been a challenging few years for our communities, for obvious reasons, and every single member of our global community are excited and looking forward to welcoming teams across all of our destinations. All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 1 year ago

“My experience of the teacher recce to Kenya 2023 was in one word, phenomenal. Such a great experience. I learnt so much and it really helped put an end to my worry’s regarding bringing the kids out to another country with a company I have never used before. The staff look after every inch of the camp experience. I felt very safe and cared for by all the staff. Nothing was too much. Seeing the differences in the standard of hospitals was an eye opener, and helpful to prepare myself in case this event occurred as being able to see what the processes would be followed should one of our students was injured or falls ill was great assistance for me and to write up risks assessments. I also found seeing the different types of camps very useful, some had beds, some had cold showers, some had drop holes, it was all great experience to bring back to other members of staff and the kids. Seeing the conservation and the kids was heart rending and really inspired me understand the great importance these camps are having on the community out there and how needed and important they will be as experiences for our kids. I am incredibly thankful and grateful for this opportunity and our kids are reaping the Benefits from my experience with a greater knowledge of how camps operates and a new confidence and enthusiasm regarding the trip. They are going to love it.”

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Posted 1 year ago

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