Sicily Camp 2011 - SMC                                                                                                                                                                                           

For the third consecutive year St Martin's College organized its annual camping trip to the Madonie Mountains in Sicily. Sixty students from Middle and Senior school spent five days at Pippa's Paddock 'toughing it out' in tents and actively participating in a number of activities that were organized throughout the trip.

Activities included a visit to the catacombs in Palermo, swimming in Lake Caccamo and in the freezing waters of the Gole Alcantara.  A visit to the war museum in Catania was also included, as well as more adventurous activities such as horse riding and a day spent climbing trees in the Parco Avventura Madonie. 

The students also had the opportunity to experience the natural and unspoilt rural beauty of central Sicily and experienced a totally different lifestyle and setting to the one they have grown accustomed to.

Apart from being jam packed with activities, the real success of this annual trip lies in the community spirit and sense of care and belonging that is created among participants.

We hope to have this trip listed annually in our school calendar and encourage you to get in touch if you would like any further information or would like to pass on any suggestions.