2024 - Mont Royal Summer Camp #18
Mont Royal Summer Camp

This year we are back to basics - the camp is later this year, so we hope it won't be as extremely hot as the last years.

Registration possible from Monday, 12.08.2024 - gogogo!

When is it?

Dates for 2024 MRSC Vol 18:

3. September 2024 (Tuesday)  until  9. September 2024 (Monday)

Be sure to read the UPDATE at the bottom of this page. Long text, but is mandatory to read it all. By signing up you agree you have read it all :)

News:
23.08.2024: Links to Programm and Whatsapp Groups etc. updated (see bottommof this page)

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Update on Mont Royal Camp 2024

It is obligatory to register for the camp if you intend to come! 


History:
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• dating back to 2007 when Hospitality Club was still ruling.
• Mont Royal Camp is one oft the oldest ongoing annual „Couchsurfing Camps“.
• since than, the camp has slightly changed it’s character
• paying respect to years passing by, Mont Royal is seeing more and more families & children participating every year

Location:
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• Mont Royal Camp takes place in Traben-Trarbach, a small town in the picturesque Moselle Valley
• The city is famous for its Riesling wine, its Art Noveau architecture and its rich history
• part of this history is the ruined Mont Royal fortress, once the largest and strongest in Europe
• once the home to the fortress, Mont Royal hill has become the location of our camp site
• surrounded by nature and in walking distance of he city, it is the perfect base for various activities.

Non-profit:
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• Mont Royal Camp has always been non-profit
• money we receive is only used to cover costs, to make some investments into the camp and to built up a little financial security for next year's camp

• if the profit becomes too big, we make donations

Run by volunteers:
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We will need the help of all participants to make Mont Royal Camp a success!
We hope you will participate in our events, offer your own workshops, take over duties and most important, to help take care of each other.

We need volunteers on a daily basis for:
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• shopping for breakfast
• setting up breakfast
• cleaning the toilets
• cleaning up the campground
• helping taking care of children
• offering workshops
• offering activities
• being in charge of planned activities

Respect:
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• Our target is to provide a safe environment for everybody.
• Take care of each other!
• Respect personal boundaries!
• Don’t be offensive!
• Support, whenever someone is in need!
• Don’t hesitate to ask for help!

Pricing:
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• €5 for each day, €10 for Fridays and Saturdays
• this price covers camping, the usage of all infrastructure and a simple breakfast each morning
• fees for activities and excursions are not included in this price
• the participation fee is to be paid at the campsite

Infrastructure:
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• a camping ground that can host approximately 250 people
• a half-open wooden hut for various activities and for shelter
• a bonfire pit in the bunkers of an old WWII anti-aircraft gun
• a little BBQ hut
• a small building with several toilettes and sinks
• a tab for drinking water
• a self-built cold water shower
• a small plastic pool
• a trampoline for children
• a hi-fi system
• two community tents for sleeping

Sleeping arrangements:
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• for the first time we will have an area designated for families
• please bring your own tent
• Mont Royal Camp means camping in tents, not in cars!
• exception: camping caravans
• please bring your own tent
• if your tent is bigger than needed, please consider hosting!
• we can offer a space in community tents if you cannot bring or find a tent
• we don’t offer mattresses and sleeping bags

Parking:
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• parking directly on the campground is only allowed for caravans
• parking options for cars are all within 300 meters

Open Fire:
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• In the case of ongoing draught, open fire will be forbidden without
• In that case: no bonfire., no BBQ on wood or coal

Smoking:
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Smoking will only be allowed in designated areas

Food:
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• a daily breakfast is included in the participation fee
• aside of breakfast, everything is self-catering
• various supermarkets can be found in town
• a limited number of food can be stored in our trailer-fridge
• please bring your own cutlery, mugs and plates

BBQ & Cooking:
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• the BBQ grill will be accessible around the clock
in case that open fire is forbidden, we will provide two gas grills
• we will provide a little stove, a water boiler and a coffee machine
• please bring your own pans and pots

Drinks:
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• we sell beer, alcohol-free beer, wine, sparkling water and soft drinks (nearly) around the clock
• you can bring your own drinks to the camp, however you won’t be allowed to use the fridge for your own beverages

Waste:
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• please try to produce as little waste as possible
• please use the bins and ashtray
• pick up waste whenever you see it
• if you want to leave something back at the camp, ask beforehand i fit is needed

How to get there?
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• the camp is a 30 minutes walk away from Traben-Trarbach
• if you are lucky or well connected, you will be able to find a lift uphill
• if not… well: 30 Minutes of walking
• Traben-Trarbach has a train station which connects it to the rest oft he world
• 20 minutes away by car there is Hahn airport (Wizz Air, Ryan Air). Unfortunately there is no easy and regular connection from the airport to Traben-Trarbach
• please offer ride share if possible

Program:
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We are still looking for volunteers that

• offer workshops
• offer evening entertainment (like pub quiz, Bingo!, etc.)
• take offer responsibility for already planned events
• to be our DJ, especially on Saturday nights!

Please get in contact with the organizers if you want to get involved


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Our WhatsApp group:
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https://chat.whatsapp.com/L9o0lvWeU4Dyq7lbiOfnq

Our WhatsApp info channel:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gpr9CYjwl14Gxtz2qoiME
Schedule / Agenda 2024
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Agenda
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We are still looking for volunteers that

• offer workshops
• offer evening entertainment (like pub quiz, Bingo!, etc.)
• take offer responsibility for already planned events
• to be our DJ, especially on Saturday nights!

Please get in contact with the organizers if you want to get involved.

Here is the link to the current programm and schedule:
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Our WhatsApp group:
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MRSC WhatsApp group chat:
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