Study Trip To Baguio - Camp John Hay Sponsored by Lasersp

Baguio City, known as the Philippines’ summer capital because of its exceptionally cool and relaxing weather, luscious strawberries and crisp veggies, dense pine forest, breathtaking mountain scenes and colorful flowers. And when in Baguio, one place that stands out distinctly is Camp John Hay, home to interesting sights that continue to delight generation after generation.

Developed in the early 1900’s by the United States Armed Forces as a rest and recreation getaway for their troops, Camp John Hay rests amidst 246 hectares of Baguio's most beautiful tract of prime land. Today, it is enjoyed by visitors to this cool city in the mountains, dubbed as the summer capital of the Philippines.

Camp John Hay abounds with lush gardens, adorned by lovely flowers and charming picnic spots. A leisurely stroll around the grounds is a must for the romantic, even the adventurous. For the activity seeker, various indoor as well as outdoor leisure and recreational facilities await. extract from website

http://www.campjohnhay.com.ph

Camp John Hay is a like Genting minus the Casino and a Singapore Botical Garden 新加坡植物园 inside the compound where they plenty of nature greenery, natural air-con cool climate, fog, rainforest. Camp John Hay is by far the most beautiful place in Baguio. It is a secluded area with the pine trees sheltering you like an umbrella. The Manor is located inside this beautiful place. I heard that some ghost hunters go to Camp John Hay in hopes of coming across spirits, but during our stay there we experienced no paranormal activities maybe SPI (Singapore Paranormal Investigator) should look into it. The facility, which was named after U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt's secretary of war, was used by the Japanese as a concentration camp for American and British soldiers during the war. Its name was changed to Club John Hay after it was turned over to the Philippine government. For the first time in its history the facility was open to the public in 1991 and converted into a recreational complex. It used to be off-limits to Filipinos, except for the privileged few who could get entry passes from its former American administrators, Majority of guest we meet  were korean and Japanese who were deeply rooted in Baguio in business,education and other aspect of life, so far as usually yet to see another Singaporean.  For those interested in playing golf, Camp John Hay has a 5,330-yard, 18-hole, par-68 golf course which is one of the best in the country. On the Flip side for food, they mostly dish out western menu and Philippines dish in La Chef with the usual western style menu, but no dispute the salad vegetables is very fresh and they has excellent cakes and pastries! Sinfully delicious!