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Camps International Group Ltd


Award winning school expeditions to Africa, Asia and South America

Description

Camps International is an award-winning expedition specialist that offers life-changing responsible travel experiences throughout Africa, Asia and Latin America.

We are school expedition specialists and since 2002 have provided premium experiences for hundreds of UK and International schools, offering a wide range of award-winning projects with a proven track record of quality and safety. 9 out of 10 schools travel with us again and again.

An expedition with Camps International offers you the best of both worlds: An opportunity of a lifetime for students and teachers and the chance to make a profound and lasting impact on disadvantaged communities and wildlife without compromising safety and security. We specialise in only a few parts of the world where we can deliver the highest quality expeditions and also the greatest benefits.

We are the only expedition provider to own, manage and operate 25 permanent and exclusive camps in our destination countries. This allows us to maximise benefits to the people and wildlife that need it most by committing year round to our projects. This also means that we have unrivalled safety systems in place to deal with emergencies.

Why choose Camps International...

- We offer fully supported expeditions with over 150 permanent members of staff overseas – offices, vehicles, drivers, transport, camp managers, cooks, security, housekeeping, project leaders, operations teams, expedition leaders – all there to support you on the ground.

- As the only expedition provider with ground operations to inspect, we provide the lead teacher with an opportunity to undertake a one week teacher training visit to see our camps and projects in the country you are travelling to before your expedition.

- Our thorough risk assessments are continuously updated and reviewed by both our in-house and external specialists.

- Experienced and qualified expedition leaders that are first aid trained and cleared by the Criminal Records Bureau will accompany your school expedition.

- We adhere to a minimum 1:10 ratio of adult to students.

- We have close working relationships with numerous agencies, Embassies, High Commissions and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office.

- Our medical and trekking technical experts provide specialist advice.

- Our expeditions include a bespoke, industry leading travel, medical and repatriation insurance package.

- We provide 24-hour emergency support, both in the UK and overseas.


Reviews

The following reviews have been added by visit leaders using the EVOLVE system.
Overview
4.7
30 reviews


Excellent
 
73%

Very Good
 
23%

Average
 
0%

Poor
 
3%

Awful
 
0%

(November 2023 - Secondary School)




Really happy with the support given by Camps International and will be travelling with them again (November 2023 - Primary School)




(October 2023 - Secondary School)




Great company to work with. Very supportive and well organised. Students had a brilliant time in country and had a great range of experiences. (September 2023 - Secondary School)




(August 2023 - Secondary School)




(June 2023 - Secondary School)




(June 2023 - Secondary School)




(February 2023 - Secondary School)




A fantastic trip for the students, they get to experience a completely different way of life. (October 2022 - Secondary School)




(September 2022 - Secondary School)




Excellent Volunteer trip to support local communities and the environment (September 2022 - Secondary School)




The Camps International expeditions cover a multitude of tasks & skills. (September 2022 - Secondary School)




(September 2022 - Secondary School)




(February 2020 - Secondary School)




most of the aspects of the company are amazing especially the project work, however issues occurred with accommodation and food during R&R days (January 2020 - Secondary School)




(November 2019 - Secondary School)




(October 2019 - Secondary School)




(September 2019 - Secondary School)




(September 2019 - Secondary School)




Excellent - they organised everything, I didn't have to do much. (September 2019 - Secondary School)




Fantastic support - in person & via email & phone. (September 2019 - Secondary School)




(August 2019 - Primary School)




Amazing - our Camp Leader Joe was excellent. The trip was well ran. All camps were brilliant - cannot fault at all. (August 2019 - Secondary School)




Excellent, well lead trip with interesting activities, students well cared for. (June 2019 - Secondary School)




Camps international are a great company to travel with. If there were ever any problems they were able to solve them very quickly. Both the in country and UK staff were extremely helpful and organised the timetable for the month so that it was engaging for all of the students. (May 2019 - Secondary School)




(March 2019 - Secondary School)




(December 2018 - Secondary School)




Fantastic trip! Great organization with brilliant leaders and staff. (December 2018 - Secondary School)




(September 2018 - Secondary School)




(September 2018 - Secondary School)




Award winning school expeditions to Africa, Asia and South America

Description

Camps International is an award-winning expedition specialist that offers life-changing responsible travel experiences throughout Africa, Asia and Latin America.

We are school expedition specialists and since 2002 have provided premium experiences for hundreds of UK and International schools, offering a wide range of award-winning projects with a proven track record of quality and safety. 9 out of 10 schools travel with us again and again.

An expedition with Camps International offers you the best of both worlds: An opportunity of a lifetime for students and teachers and the chance to make a profound and lasting impact on disadvantaged communities and wildlife without compromising safety and security. We specialise in only a few parts of the world where we can deliver the highest quality expeditions and also the greatest benefits.

We are the only expedition provider to own, manage and operate 25 permanent and exclusive camps in our destination countries. This allows us to maximise benefits to the people and wildlife that need it most by committing year round to our projects. This also means that we have unrivalled safety systems in place to deal with emergencies.

Why choose Camps International...

- We offer fully supported expeditions with over 150 permanent members of staff overseas – offices, vehicles, drivers, transport, camp managers, cooks, security, housekeeping, project leaders, operations teams, expedition leaders – all there to support you on the ground.

- As the only expedition provider with ground operations to inspect, we provide the lead teacher with an opportunity to undertake a one week teacher training visit to see our camps and projects in the country you are travelling to before your expedition.

- Our thorough risk assessments are continuously updated and reviewed by both our in-house and external specialists.

- Experienced and qualified expedition leaders that are first aid trained and cleared by the Criminal Records Bureau will accompany your school expedition.

- We adhere to a minimum 1:10 ratio of adult to students.

- We have close working relationships with numerous agencies, Embassies, High Commissions and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office.

- Our medical and trekking technical experts provide specialist advice.

- Our expeditions include a bespoke, industry leading travel, medical and repatriation insurance package.

- We provide 24-hour emergency support, both in the UK and overseas.

Pricing

Please contact us for pricing.

Opening Times

UK Office: Monday - Friday / 9.00 - 5.30

Contact

Camps International Group Ltd
Unit 10 Kingfisher Park
Headlands Business Park
Ringwood
Hampshire
BH24 3NX
LOtC

Reviews

The following reviews have been added by visit leaders using the EVOLVE system.
Overview
4.7
30 reviews


Excellent
 
73%

Very Good
 
23%

Average
 
0%

Poor
 
3%

Awful
 
0%

November 2023 - Secondary School




November 2023 - Primary School
Really happy with the support given by Camps International and will be travelling with them again



October 2023 - Secondary School




September 2023 - Secondary School
Great company to work with. Very supportive and well organised. Students had a brilliant time in country and had a great range of experiences.



August 2023 - Secondary School




June 2023 - Secondary School




June 2023 - Secondary School




February 2023 - Secondary School




October 2022 - Secondary School
A fantastic trip for the students, they get to experience a completely different way of life.



September 2022 - Secondary School




September 2022 - Secondary School
Excellent Volunteer trip to support local communities and the environment



September 2022 - Secondary School
The Camps International expeditions cover a multitude of tasks & skills.



September 2022 - Secondary School




February 2020 - Secondary School




January 2020 - Secondary School
most of the aspects of the company are amazing especially the project work, however issues occurred with accommodation and food during R&R days



November 2019 - Secondary School




October 2019 - Secondary School




September 2019 - Secondary School




September 2019 - Secondary School




September 2019 - Secondary School
Excellent - they organised everything, I didn't have to do much.



September 2019 - Secondary School
Fantastic support - in person & via email & phone.



August 2019 - Primary School




August 2019 - Secondary School
Amazing - our Camp Leader Joe was excellent. The trip was well ran. All camps were brilliant - cannot fault at all.



June 2019 - Secondary School
Excellent, well lead trip with interesting activities, students well cared for.



May 2019 - Secondary School
Camps international are a great company to travel with. If there were ever any problems they were able to solve them very quickly. Both the in country and UK staff were extremely helpful and organised the timetable for the month so that it was engaging for all of the students.



March 2019 - Secondary School




December 2018 - Secondary School




December 2018 - Secondary School
Fantastic trip! Great organization with brilliant leaders and staff.



September 2018 - Secondary School




September 2018 - Secondary School