THE CAMP SUMMER ADVENTURE WEEKEND

Due to continued demand we are adding another 'Camp Summer Adventure Weekend' to be based in the beautiful Peak District. Bobby is hoping to include walking, climbing, caving, abseiling, team games, interest talks and a walk onto the Kinder Plateau. Come with an open mind and a sense of adventure. The dates are 16th -18th July and prices start at �375 for a shared room with en suite. This includes two three course meals, fully cooked breakfasts, packed lunches, drinks & snacks, insurance, transfers, kit & instruction. See the website www.thecamp.co.uk or call Pauline on 0800 3357672 to book for a new & challenging Camp experience.

Joanne Martin who joined us in March said 'Here I am successfully scaling a climb in The Peak District which is something I thought I couldn't achieve! It was an amazing weekend and I felt safe but challenged at all times. It was fabulous to see so many familiar faces and we all had a great experience and many laughs!'

WINNER OF THE 'SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER COMPETITION'

We are delighted to announce that the winner of this is Kiran Dubb & we will be offering �500 off Kiran's next trip to The Camp. Happy reading to all of our new subscribers and thanks to you all for signing up.

OXFAM TRAILTREKKER CHALLENGE

Good luck to four of our past Campees, Laurence Borde, Claire Fahy, Alison Wilson & Katherine James as they have got together to take part in the Trailtrekker 100km challenge on 5th June to raise money for Oxfam. They started their year with a visit to The Camp in Spain during January and since then have commenced training in earnest for the walk which they are aiming to complete in under 24 hours. If you would like to sponsor them please click the just giving logo.

Go girls - we are behind you all the way!

ANOTHER ADVENTURER RETURNS

Another past camper, Heidi Alderton has recently returned from a very successful trip to Kilimanjaro having made the summit at 4.30am UK time! We are proud of you Heidi - The Camp certainly drives many brave women to achieve some incredible challenges.

Tell us your before & after story - we would love to hear from you telling us about your life changed after visiting The Camp. Please email your stories and pictures to pauline.drysdale@thecamp.co.uk. As thank you we will send you �25 for your story or you could ask us to donate it to either Help for Hereos or Cancer Research.

FITNESS TIP OF THE MONTH

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Add muscle - whilst cardio work is a great way to burn fat incorporating some resistance training into your workouts will earn you extra calories every day.

Address the core issue - If you work particularly on strengthening the muscles around your mid section you will find that everything gets 'pulled in' giving the appearance of a smaller waist line even if you aren't actually losing weight. Compound exercise is best - for example performing the simple squat requires the use of 256 muscles in just one movement!

Allan's Low Calorie Banana Muffins

Although these delicious muffins they may seem small (considering the size of muffin we can get in a bakery) we always add a helping of fruit or yogurt for breakfast.

30 Minutes to prepare and cook

Ingredients (for 12)

1 cup flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp salt
1 cup mashed bananas
1/4 sugar
1 large egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup apple sauce

Cooking Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease muffin pan or line with paper muffin liners. In medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together. In separate bowl, combine banana, sugar, egg and vanilla extract. Blend until well mixed. Add apple sauce. Slowly combine dry mixture to banana mixture. Blend well. Scoop the batter into prepared muffin cups. Bake 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of a muffin comes out clean. Cool before serving.

FUTURE DATES

We have added an extra date for September as well as another date for Spain. Make your reservation quickly if you wish to join us as we are fully booked until July at the moment!

     Scotland Original Course: 3rd - 10th July - limited availability
     Peak District Adventure Weekend: 16th - 18th July - limited availability
     Scotland Original Course: 31st July - 7th August
     Scotland Original Course: 4th - 11th September
     Scotland Advanced & Original Course: 9th - 16th October
    Spain original Course: 13th - 20th November

Call Pauline on 0800 3357672 (freephone) or e- mail enquiries@thecamp.co.uk to book