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Name: Camps International
Address: Unit 10 Kingfisher Park Headlands Business ParkSalisbury Road, Ringwood
Rating: 4.13

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Camps International 5 star review on 10th October 2025

Ellis England

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Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“I loved my 4 week expedition to Borneo! I learnt so much about the culture, myself, the country and so much more. I saw so many beautiful views and lots of amazing wildlife. It really was a life changing adventure that I will never forget.”

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Posted 12 hours ago

Dear Sophie, Thank you so much for your review! We're thrilled to hear that your expedition to Borneo was such a transformative experience for you. It's wonderful that you were able to immerse yourself in the local culture and witness the breathtaking wildlife. All the best, The Camps Crew

Posted 11 hours ago

“Life changing expedition. There was so much support in fundraising ideas and communication so that I never felt like I was underprepared. I learned so much in fundraising and in my trip to Kenya 2025.”

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Posted 3 days ago

Dear Poppy, We're thrilled to hear that your expedition to Kenya was such an amazing learning experience for you. It's also great to hear that you felt supported in the lead up to your expedition with fundraising, we're glad to have been able to help you every step of the way! Thank you for your kind review. All the best, The Camps Crew

Posted 3 days ago

“I’m mixed in how I feel about Camps International. My 15 yr old daughter went to Cambodia this summer with them. She has been fundraising for 2 years and I do believe this has been a great experience in itself. However she’s been left disappointed by the expedition experience- partly due to the group she was in (for anyone thinking of going I would strongly advise going with a friend). She didn’t gel with anyone in her group and there were a lot of friendship pairs/groups in her group so she felt lonely. Sometimes different groups crossed over at camps and she made some lovely friends that way but was rarely with them. But the other reason was her group leader. I think their experience has a lot to do with who they get as a leader and this individual sounded like they were there purely for their own experience and not the young people. These YPs are a long way from home and I would expect the leader to check in on them, providing pastoral care and support. My daughter described her leader as ‘not liking children or young people’ which I would say is a core element of their job. I think that this in turn impacted on my experience as a parent. We were warned no news was good news and there were posts on instagram every so often. However some groups had daily posts with lots of photos of smiling kids. Our group posted, at best, every 3 days and the kids didn’t look very happy. My daughter said it was the leader who took the photos so I am assuming this is the cause. Overall it was a lot of money for an average experience.”

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Posted 4 days ago

Dear Parent Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. We’re genuinely pleased to hear that your daughter found the fundraising journey rewarding – we know how much effort goes into preparing for an expedition, and it’s great that she gained so much from that process. We’re really sorry to hear that the expedition itself didn’t live up to her expectations. It’s disappointing to know she didn’t feel fully supported or part of her group — that sense of belonging is something we always hope every student experiences. We also appreciate your feedback on the social media updates. These posts are intended to give a glimpse into life on expedition, and it’s unfortunate that they didn’t capture the best of your daughter’s group. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts. If you’d like to discuss your daughter's experience further, please feel free to get in touch on travelsupport@campsinternational.co.uk All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 2 days ago

“It was honestly the best experience I have ever had. I never thought I would travel or do anything like what I did in my life but I’m so glad I did and it has made me want to do it so much more. Honestly the best and most valuable month of my life.”

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Posted 6 days ago

Thank you for your kind review. We're thrilled to hear that your time in Cambodia was such a valuable and transformative experience for you! We wish you the best with all your future travels. All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 6 days ago

“It was like a dream to see the real side of the culture and daily like and to understand the struggles and the great places in cambodia other than typical tourist places. I love all the projects and felt i was making a real difference.”

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Posted 1 week ago

Dear Evie, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted that you enjoyed exploring the authentic side of Cambodian culture and that it gave you a deeper understanding of the people, their daily lives and the challenges they face . It's great that you enjoyed the project work and that it gave you a meaningful way to connect with the community and contribute to positive change. All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 6 days ago

“I can't recommend Camps enough! Throughout the lead up to our trip to Cambodia and on the trip they were amazing. A Camps staff member is always a phone call away if you think of any questions. In Cambodia our leader was the best! She made sure we were safe while treating us all like adults and with respect, and we all had a really good laugh. I made so many memories I will never forget, I can't explain how fun the trip was and how trustworthy Camps are. Going to Cambodia was the best thing I've ever done, I have no regrets.”

Camps International 5 star review on 8th October 2025

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Posted 1 week ago

Dear Evie, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that your trip to Cambodia created such lasting memories and that you felt well-supported by our staff. It’s wonderful to know that your leader helped to create a safe, respectful and fun environment for you and the team. We’re honoured that you regard this trip as one of the best things you've done! All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 6 days ago

“Peru was absolutely amazing! Best experience of my life hands down. Getting the opportunity to do something so worthwhile and so impactful is something I’ll never forget. Camps International does amazing work and I hope everyone knows it! The impact we made was amazing and hopefully someday I can do it again.”

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Posted 1 week ago

Dear Toby, Thank you for your kind review. It's great to hear that you enjoyed your time in Peru and we're honoured that you regard it as one of the best experiences of your life. We're pleased that the impact that you made has left a lasting impression, and we appreciate your enthusiasm for the work that we do here at Camps International! All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 6 days ago

“This trip was one of the best experiences I've had and would recommend it to anyone that has the opportunity to participate. It is very hard work but worth it to see the positive impact your making on the communities you spend your time with.”

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Posted 1 week ago

Dear Charlotte, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so happy to hear that your trip was one of the best experiences you've ever had and that you found the hard work truly rewarding. We appreciate your recommendation and we are grateful that you took the time to share your experience. All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 6 days ago

“It was the best summer of my life. I learned many skills and met so many people. I would recommend it to every single person that has the opportunity to do it especially if it was in Costa rica!”

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Posted 1 week ago

Dear Angelina, We're thrilled that you enjoyed your time in Costa Rica and that it was such a valuable learning experience for you. Thank you for your recommendation, it means a lot to know that the experience had such a positive impact on you. All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 6 days ago

“My 2025 expedition in Borneo was so eye opening and I would 100% do it again in a heart beat. I made so many unforgettable memories and would not change my experience for the world. Xx”

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Posted 1 week ago

Dear Florence Thank you so much for sharing your lovely review! How lovely to hear your 2025 Borneo expedition was such an eye-opening and unforgettable experience. It’s amazing to know you made so many lasting memories and would do it all again in a heartbeat. All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 1 week ago

“My daughter didn't travel with you. I paid the initial £460 but refused to refund me. This is sad and leaves a sour taste to the mouth. £460 is such a huge amount for a young African family just managing to stay afloat in the Uk. I sent several mails but it was all to no avail.”

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Posted 1 week ago

“The price was totally worth the trip to peru and get t see machu piccu would definitely go back”

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Posted 1 week ago

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re so glad to hear you felt the trip to Peru was totally worth it and we agree seeing Machu Picchu is truly unforgettable! We are in love with your Alpaca photo - so cute! All the best Nicole

Posted 1 week ago

“the experiences we made and friends were a once in a lifetime and all the staff were just as friendly and were able to talk to the price was amazing for what we were doing and the quality of everything was outstanding”

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Posted 1 week ago

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic experience, from the lifelong friendships you made to the support and friendliness of our staff. It’s great to know you felt the expedition offered amazing value and outstanding quality throughout. All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 1 week ago

“Loved every minute of my expedition. Helping others was so much fun! Will definitely want to become an Expedition Leader in the future...”

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Posted 1 week ago

Dear Joe Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We’re delighted you loved every minute of your Borneo expedition and found so much joy in helping others. It’s incredible to hear you’re inspired to become an Expedition Leader in the future. All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 1 week ago

“Unfortunately our last expedition was way below our expectations in both the run up to the expedition and during. I am however exceptionally impressed and grateful for the local in country staff who went above and beyond for us whilst in Costa Rica. I would not use or recommend Camps International in the future as it seems they put their own financial interests above the experiences of the students and the welfare of travellers and in country staff.”

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Posted 1 week ago

Dear Dawn Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear your 2022 experience fell short of expectations, though it’s wonderful to know our in-country team made such a positive difference. All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 6 days ago

“It was an experience of a lifetime. If I had the chance to do it again I would. And I would recommend it to everyone who gets the opportunity to do it”

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Posted 1 week ago

Dear Maddie We’re so glad to hear your Borneo expedition was truly the experience of a lifetime. It means a lot that you’d do it all again and recommend it to others — that’s the best compliment we could receive. We’re thrilled it left such a lasting impact! All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 1 week ago

“My son has recently returned from Borneo with Camps International (after finishing year 10) and has raved about what an amazing experience he had. He has spoken very fondly about the team leader (John) and all of the staff at each Camp he visited. He specifically mentioned how much he enjoyed the jungle trek. From the first meeting we attended, Camps International have been very informative and super helpful. My son found raising the money easier than we expected and we received many emails of information and support from the supports team. Camps were great at sending update emails when things needed doing and were very quick to reply to the handful of queries I had along the way and the portal they use had all the information on you would need, including kit lists, visa requirements and vaccination information. My son unfortunately was unable to take part in the scuba diving, but instead was able to complete a first aid course, snorkeling and other interesting activities. I'm so pleased he came home wanting to take part in this experience and although it's been a big focus for over a year, he has said how much he has loved the whole experience, stating if it wasn't for him missing family, he could have stayed in Borneo. We would definately recommend Camps International from our experience.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear your son had such an incredible experience in Borneo and that he spoke so highly of his Expedition Leader and the camps staff – they’ll be so pleased to know how much he appreciated their support. It’s wonderful that he enjoyed the chance to experience the jungle, and that even when scuba diving wasn’t possible, he was able to take part in other rewarding activities like the first aid course and snorkelling. We’re also really pleased that you found the fundraising support, information updates and the Traveller Gateway so helpful throughout the journey. We know how much planning goes into a trip like this, and it’s fantastic to hear that everything from kit lists to queries felt clear and well supported. It’s always so rewarding for us to know students return home not only full of stories, but also with the confidence and enthusiasm that comes from such a unique experience. Thank you for recommending us! All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 1 month ago

“My son recently returned from a 4-week trip to Kenya with Camps International. Overall, he had a fantastic opportunity to get involved in meaningful conservation and volunteer work, which he really enjoyed and gained a lot from. The projects themselves were worthwhile and gave the young people a real sense of achievement. However, there were a few areas of concern. He felt that the team leader, Max, at times made inappropriate comments in front of the children – for example, when an autistic child was struggling, he remarked that “it’s a shame you can’t smack kids these days.” Understandably, this wasn’t received well. My son also felt that the atmosphere created by some of the adults was overly strict and regimented. Outside of the structured project work, he and others sometimes struggled to relax, as the adults tended not to engage with the group unless required, and children were criticised for not joining additional hikes. From a parent’s perspective, I also feel that communication could have been better. Updates on social media were few and far between compared to other teams, which left us relying more on our school’s Facebook page for information. A little more regular reassurance from Camps International directly would have been very much appreciated. That said, my son still came away with wonderful memories, friendships, and a real sense of accomplishment from contributing to the projects. We are grateful for the experience overall, but I do hope that Camps International takes feedback like this on board to improve the support and communication for future trips.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Dear Parent Thank you for taking the time to leave this review and share your valued feedback. We are so pleased to hear that your son had a fantastic time, enjoyed getting involved in meaningful project work and has returned home with a real sense of accomplishment. Having carefully checked through all of our reports from the expedition, we cannot find any record that these concerns were raised with our team during the trip. As such, our staff were unfortunately unaware and unable to address and support as we would normally do. We will, however, ensure that your feedback is passed on to our Expeditions team so that the comments you mentioned, which are not acceptable, can be reviewed further. We would also encourage you to share your reflections directly with your school regarding the team atmosphere created by the travelling teachers. We very much appreciate you highlighting both the positives and the areas for improvement, and we will take this feedback on board. All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 1 month ago

“my son had a great time and loved the activities and all that they did for the locals ,came back with so many stories and determined to go again if he has the chance , as a mother i was so pleased of the impact it left on him and the overall experience especially he was having cold feet before leaving ,so great all round”

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Posted 1 month ago

Thank you so much for sharing your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear your son had such a fantastic time in Ecuador, enjoying both the activities and the chance to give back to the local community. It’s wonderful that he returned full of stories and even more determined to travel again if he has the chance. As a parent, we know how reassuring it is to see that kind of positive impact, especially when there were nerves before setting off. All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 1 month ago

“I would highly recommend this company. From start to finish, its has been informative,well organised and professional. The price is a shock at first but when you see what they achieve and take part in, it is well worth it. They have finance plans too, which is a big help.I would send my boy again in a heart beat. Jess, who looked after them over in cambodia was amazing, had great ideas, was fun and kept them motivated. A real gem 💎 My feedback for camps international is all positive. I would however just mention that the pre-talks should inform parents of the cost of the vaccinations.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Dear Vicky Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review. We’re delighted to hear that you found the whole experience informative, well-organised and worthwhile, and that your son had such a memorable time in Cambodia. It’s fantastic to know that Expedition Leader, Jess, brought energy and encouragement to the group – we’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to her, she truly is a gem! We also really appreciate your constructive feedback about vaccination costs. As these can vary depending on location and surgery, we’re unable to provide exact prices, but we completely understand how helpful more upfront guidance would be. We’re always looking for ways to improve and make our communications as clear as they can be, so we’ll take this on board to ensure parents are as informed as possible in future. All the best The Camps Crew

Posted 1 month ago

Camps International is rated 4.1 based on 652 reviews