camp crusoe
Salisbury
Camp Crusoe is the quintessentially British summer camp experience where campers
feel connected, valued, challenged, and supported. We take having fun incredibly
seriously and believe that as modern childhood is all too short we must help our
kids make the most of every moment of it. While school work is a vital part of
our children’s development, so too is holiday time: Camp Crusoe is very much a
fun and adventurous camp and not a summer school! We are the perfect size. There
are plenty of opportunities to make new friends with no more than 80 campers per
session. We know every camper by name, what interests them, if they need extra
support or just an open stage to shine. Over the course of camp, community bonds
are forged that last well after campers return home, sometimes a lifetime.
Having seen first hand how our American cousins get it so right when it comes to
summer camps, we feel it is essential that every child has the opportunity to
get away from home each year and enjoy a new environment, testing themselves,
trying new things and making new friends, all while having fun in the great
outdoors. Too much time seems to be spent cooped up with electronic gadgetry of
one sort or another when there is so much fun to be had outdoors, playing with
other kids in a safe and controlled setting. Our extensive program of activities
from water-sports to drama, archery to photography, appeal to every type of
child, offering the opportunity for each camper to grow in confidence, improve
their decision making skills and maybe discover a new lifelong hobby. We don’t
try to cram too much in and allow just the right amount of time for campers to
hangout, make new friends and play together. We are a small, independent camp
run by a close-knit team of friends and family who are committed to enriching
children’s lives. The core group have many years experience working with
children both on summer camps and in the classroom, and are supported by a
highly trained and motivated team of camp counsellors, many of whom have worked
at camp before and are planning a career working with children. Camp Crusoe is
about allowing children the time and space to be exactly that - children. Fun
and personal development is our ultimate aim, but we also know from experience
how much children learn at camp, both about themselves and about being part of
something larger than them. We hope you agree and come join us for the Camp
Crusoe experience!
