What does your perfect day look like?  Relaxing by the swimming pool?  Maybe playing sports in the great outdoors?  How about eating food from a magnificent buffet and then being whisked off to party in the company of many friends?  Well, if these things sound good to you, then you’d love to be a Senior camper during a session at ISCM.  On the last Tuesday of a session at camp the Seniors have what is known as ‘Super Tuesday’.  Although we mentioned this in our A-Z, we thought you’d like to known more!

Not only is Super Tuesday the only time (at present) when the entire Senior section of campers are together in camp, but there are also quite a few special events as well!

It all starts like a normal day of sports and activities, not forgetting a hearty breakfast!  However, at 1200 there is a chance to show of your basketball skills in both the ‘Slam Dunk’ competition, as well as the ‘Campers vs. Staff’ basketball game.  Those feeling less energetic have the chance to spectate or even just relax by the swimming pool.

Lunch is also a little different from a standard day; try eating hot dogs and a salad selection outside on the terrace!  In addition, our campers love having chilled water, ice-tea and (as an extra treat) Coca-Cola to wash it all down!  It’s such a good lunch that a siesta afterwards is definitely in order!  The remainder of the afternoon is comprised of two further programmed activities and then the opportunity for our campers to undertake a further sporting challenge against our staff;  this time, it’s soccer!

After all this physical activity, it’s now time to get cleaned up and ready for what everyone has been waiting for……. the ‘Diner de Gala’!  A feast that has to be seen to be believed and a selection of food that gives something for everyone to enjoy.  Needless to say, the selection of deserts seem to be the most popular choice!

The penultimate stage on the Super Tuesday ‘journey’ for our campers is to ‘Club Xellent’ where they can party with their friends under the watchful eye of their counselors.  The counselors have also been known to show off a few dance moves as well!  All that leaves is the short bus journey home and just enough time to get ready for bed.  After a day like Super Tuesday, everyone is ready for a bit of sleep!

Welcome to the latest blog from International Summer Camp Montana and we hope that you are well, wherever you might be reading from in the World!  As many of you will have been on holiday over the past few days, we hope that you have been enjoying the time off work or school and have been able to spend some time with family and friends.  And, it is just a few days to go before we celebrate the start of 2012!

This is the last blog post of 2011 and we just want to thank you all for your support and for taking the time to read about all the different aspects of ISCM that we have posted during this year.  We will bring you more exciting updates during the coming year too!

It has been a very special year for everyone involved with International Summer Camp Montana and at the end of our 50th year, we are looking forward to another 50 years of creating unforgettable memories and everlasting friendships for children from all over the World!

Welcome to the latest blog from International Summer Camp Montana and we hope that you are well, wherever you might be reading from in the World!  The snow has certainly arrived in Crans-Montana over the last 7 days; in fact, think of a lot of snow and then double that amount!  That’s how much we’ve had at camp!  Although it may be cold here, we know that there are many of you (lucky) readers who are experiencing warmer weather!  Wherever you may be, we hope that the last few weeks of 2011 are kind to you.

This week’s blog is about something that we all have (though some of us might be reluctant to now share the number) and enjoy celebrating with our friends and family each year.  This of course, is our Birthday!

Many people choose to celebrate their Birthday with friends and family close by, whenever this may be in the year.  However, can you think of many better ways to celebrate a Birthday than at International Summer Camp Montana, amongst friends from all over the World?!

It may surprise you to learn, every camper who has a Birthday during their stay at La Moubra has the opportunity to celebrate with everyone.  So, it is very important that when filling out application forms and when checking-in campers, we know correct Birthdays – we wouldn’t want anyone to miss out!

For a camper that has their Birthday during a session at camp, their photograph (taken by one of our Specialists On Assignment) is displayed outside the dining hall for one and all to see.  It’s very common that someone will be wished a ‘Happy Birthday’ over 100 times during the day; after all, everyone can see their photograph!

Family and friends from home often take the opportunity to call during free time to give messages, as well as sending cards to camp.  Our receptionists are kept very busy taking such calls and are able to keep things safe until the camper is able to pick up their surprise.

However, the most special part of the day comes at dinner time, when each and every Birthday during a session is celebrated with a cake.  A camper with a Birthday has the honour of receiving one of our special chocolate gateaux at their group’s table.  There is so much, it just has to be shared!  In addition, the entire dining hall joins in by singing ‘Happy Birthday’ to them – a real moment to remember!

Although we all can’t celebrate our Birthday at La Moubra, we still have the pleasure of sharing special days with many of our friends.  Don’t forget to bring your singing voice with you when you pack your suitcase!

Welcome to the latest blog from International Summer Camp Montana and we hope that you are well, wherever you might be reading from in the World!  Another week has past and it is another week closer to the end of 2011.  What a fantastic year that this has been and it will be soon time to celebrate ISCM’s 51st year by welcoming children from all over the World to La Moubra!

Although previously mentioned in the blog a few months ago, it is always worth a quick reminder that you can view our fantastic souvenir book from the 2011 season online!  In fact, many of you who attended International Summer Camp Montana during this past summer will have already received your very own copy of this book in the mail.  If it has not yet arrived, do not despair, because it is on its way to you!

Within the souvenir book you can look back on the incredible summer we shared during the ISCM 50th year celebrations.  Remember those who were in your group, all the activities you took part in and the different members of staff who worked at La Moubra during the 2011 summer season.  It really is a book of magical memories!

Many of you will also have seen our incredible new brochure, which will have arrived with reports, calendars and souvenir books.  We have already been extremely pleased with the feedback we have been given from those who have viewed the brochure and we hope that you enjoyed looking at it too!

Remember, if you would like to receive one of these new brochures, all you have to do is contact us!  We have brochures that are accompanied by information about camp in English, French, Italian, German, Russian and Chinese, whilst application forms are available in English and French.  We are waiting to hear from you, so all you need to do is just ask!

Welcome to the latest blog from International Summer Camp Montana and we hope that you are well, wherever you might be reading from in the World!  The snow has started to fall on Crans-Montana and the ski and snowboard season is just about to commence.  Although the summer season of 2012 is still a full 6 months away, we still want to hear from you about the coming summer and must remind you that places are filling up fast!

This week’s blog is about the musical elements of ISCM.  We don’t quite have ‘International Summer Camp Montana – the musical’ (just yet!) but you’d be surprised just how important music is during each and every day of the summer season.

First of all (of course), there is our music activity, in which all of our campers have the opportunity to take part in during their stay at La Moubra.  Our music hall is located just beside our horse stables and it is common that you will hear a vast array of musical instruments, laughter, singing and the occasional blast of karaoke!  Music is a very popular activity with our campers and there are even some who decide to bring their own instruments with them to learn, improve, practice and perform during their stay.

You may also hear music, albeit of a slightly louder volume, at least 4 times a week coming from the Clubroom.  This is because many of the camper discos taking place there!  These are arguably one of the most popular evening activities with the majority of our campers, particularly with the older sections, the Champions and the Seniors.  These evenings often have a theme in which all can participate, such as ‘Black & White’ or ‘Masquerade’.  However, a personal favourite would have to be the ‘Crêpe Party’!  What better than dancing the evening away with friends whilst eating a freshly made crêpe?!

In addition to the aforementioned musical interludes, many of our camp ‘Alumni’ may not be aware that we now have a camp song as part of every summer season.  The song is normally very current and well-known to campers and staff alike.  Not only is it chosen to represent memories from a summer at La Moubra, but it is also an accompaniment to our camp dance!  This is something that all of our campers and indeed, our staff have the opportunity to learn.  The camp dance is performed by all of our staff members at the end of the staff introductions and then taught to our campers at various points of their 3 week stay.  Last year’s dance was one of the simplest to learn and looked great when caught on camera!

So whether it is making new music during activities, listening to the latest sounds at the disco or learning the camp dance, music will always influence each and every day at International Summer Camp Montana!