A well known activity the Junior campers enjoyed this year is the beloved “Counselor Hunt”. In this evening adventure, a few counselors and sports specialists disguise themselves beyond recognition and hide in different areas around Camp grounds. Then, the Junior campers hunt the area to find the disguised staff members and figure out who is who by asking only “yes or no” questions. It is always a great time as the Juniors scramble to complete the “Counselor Hunt” the fastest!

We are very excited about the new camp activity this year- Yoga. We have specially constructed a Yoga tent that is situated in a peaceful garden area, along a stream and surrounded by trees- truly a Zen- like setting. Check out a few pictures of a Pioneer group doing Yoga with our certified instructor, Ana.

On a beautiful sunny day in the Swiss Alps, campers enjoyed the 2010 ISCM opening ceremonies at the beginning of the first session. This year marks a very special anniversary for ISCM- the 50th summer of sports, activities, friendships and fun.

During the opening ceremonies, the camp director along with the Head Counselors introduced the staff as well as extended a warm welcome to all campers. Then, as part of a special camp tradition, hundreds of balloons were released into the blue sky and carried away. Each balloon has the name of a camper on it as well as note to the person who will find the balloon to send it back to camp. The camper whose balloon makes it the farthest is sent a special gift later in the year.

Finally, to close the opening ceremonies, as is customary, the staff got together and performed the camp dance, which is performed this year to the song “I gotta feeling” by the Black Eyed Peas.

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Switzerland celebrated its 718th anniversary on 1 August 2009. Fireworks, decorations and festivities took place throughout Switzerland and Crans Montana was no exception. The campers and staff of the International Summer Camp Montana were there to celebrate and enjoyed the amazing display of fireworks hosted by the town of Crans Montana. It was truly an unforgettable and dazzling evening for all. Take a moment to look at some pictures from August 1.Please see our photo gallery to see more pictures.

On Sunday we had our first camp carnival which is an activity that the juniors and pioneer campers participate in. It is an individual event, where campers earn points by completing different activities at different stations.

Usually the carnival is by the pool but as the weather was cooler on Sunday we decided to organise this inside the sports center and Camp Café. Here is a video of the sports center and the campers enjoying themselves.

The camp Director Philippe Studer and the Camp Banker Thomas Langer have started their mountain biking season in the surrounding area. This is also the same area that the campers will enjoy 1 day and half day hikes and our overnight hut is also located in this area.

You will see from the photos that there is also some snow up in the mountains. From the area of Chetzeron we took some pictures of the view. The lake in the photo is Lake Moubra where we have our sailing programme.

Starting this summer International Summer Camp Montana will have the use of a new sports facility at the south end of the camp property.

The large indoor complex comprises of 5 tennis courts that can be used for tennis, volleyball, badminton and other indoor activities. There will also be a camp café that is exclusively for campers and camp staff. This complex is actually the largest of its kind in the Swiss Alps.