Reddam House Berkshire Summer Camp Handbook 2024

SUMMER SUMMER CAMP CAMP WELCOME WELCOME HANDBOOK HANDBOOK

A VERY WARM WELCOME

Dear Parents

I am delighted to welcome you to the Summer Camp Programmes at Reddam House Berkshire

We are so excited to meet you and hope that you will have a very happy time with us at this fun and busy summer camp

Led by highly qualified and experienced professionals in their field, our staff will support and guide campers through this exciting and engaging adventure of learning.

Our campers grow in confidence through taking ownership and responsibility for their personal belongings, preparing for the day and thinking for themselves

The hands-on activities build independent learning and socialisation Campers will experience on-site activities led by our fantastic team of staff and additional off-site activities led by qualified professionals to really experience the best of outdoor activities.

The Camp caters to the needs of each individual camper and we aim to create memorable experiences, cultural diversity and a respect for others during the course The Camp is English speaking and we will encourage campers to communicate in English at all times

A short language assessment will be sent out to your child prior to their arrival so that we can provide them with the right support and a TEAMS call will be arranged so that campers may meet one another prior to arriving at camp.

The team and I look forward to welcoming you to campus very soon If you have any questions in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

With best wishes

Polly King, Summer Camp Director

Arrival to Camp Arrival to Camp

ARRIVAL TO SCHOOL

Residential Campers

Session 1: Sunday 7th July 2024

Session 2: Sunday 21st July 2024

Session 3: Sunday 4th August 2024

Please follow signs to the ‘WELCOME AREA‘ between 14:00 –16:00 to check-in and you will be shown to your boarding houses. During checking-in we will record and confirm some details: departure times, passports, insurance, pocket money, electronic devices, medication, etc.

What happens on arrival ‘Welcome Day’:

• 10:00 – 15 00 Airport Transfers take place during this window

• 14:00 - 16:00 Welcome afternoon for campers and parents

There will be opportunity to settle into your room and meet other students in our 'carnival feel' festival.

You will find more information about our activities for the day in the Activity Tent on the drive pitches.

• 16:00 – 19:00 Street-food buffet for students and staff

• 19:00 – 21:00 Evening team building activities (for boarders only)

If you are planning to arrive later in the evening, please inform us what time you are expecting to arrive.

DAY CAMPERS

Session 1: Monday 8th July 2024

Session 2: Monday 22nd July 2024

Session 3: Monday 5th August 2024

Please go to the Harriet Walter Theatre between 08.30 - 09.00 to check-in and you will be escorted to the camp meeting point During checking-in we will record and confirm some details: medication/allergies, emergency contact details, collection information etc This will be done on a daily basis

Camp hours are from 09.00 - 17.30 with extended day options from 08 30 (breakfast) to 18 00 at an additional cost

CONTACT DETAILS

Reddam House School

Bearwood Road, Sindlesham

Wokingham, Berks, RG41 5BG

Tel: +00 1189 748 300

Email: camps@reddamhouse.org.uk

Emergency contact: 07988 731241

AIRPORT

TRANSFERS

If you would like a transfer to or from the airport, please contact us and we will organise transport for you. Please note there is a charge of £120.00 for a single journey / £200.00 for a return. We only operate a transfer service from London Heathrow (LHR) or London Gatwick (LGA) airports, between the hours of 10.00 and 15 00 Arrival or Departure flights outside of this time can not be guaranteed to be met by the transfer service Later transfers will incurr additional fees and / or a private taxi may be arranged for you on your behalf.

UNACCOMPANIED MINORS

If your child is traveling alone as a UM they will be met at the airport by a member of staff who will escort your child to the campus.

Flight companies have different regulations and fares. When asked to provide with a reference name, please provide them with the following contact details:

Polly King - Summer Camp Director

Reddam House School, Bearwood Road, Sindlesham

Wokingham, Berks, RG41 5BG

Tel: +44 1189 748 300

Email: p king@reddamhouse org uk

Emergency contact: (Polly King) 07988 731 241

The name of the escort will be provided two weeks before your child’s arrival

WELCOME DAY - Residential

Registration

On arrival you will meet members of the Leadership Team and other Camp staff. Important details and information will be checked and you will be shown to the Boarding House by one of the Residential Team You will be given a tour so you can find your way around the school, and a Camp goodie bag You will get to meet and greet other campers and settle into your room. Arrival time on Sunday (for Residential campers) is between 2pm and 4pm. On the day you arrive, you’ll take part in fun induction games and activities run by the residential team, designed to help you get to know your fellow camp mates and familiarise yourself with the campus.

Your valuable items will be checked in with camp staff upon registration - this may include your mobile device, i-pad or other hand held device, charger, passport and money We will also check any medication you bring with you Please ensure all items are clearly labelled with your name.

Making yourself at home

Once you have been shown your room, you can start to unpack and settle into your own space If you are sharing a room, you may like to spend some time getting to know your roommate[s]. All roommates will be international so you can learn and share each other’s culture while practising your English

Settling in to residential

Once everyone has arrived and started to get to know one another, we will hold our first Camp meeting while enjoying some festival street food. This is where you will be introduced to the whole team, and meet any late arrivals to camp. We will go through camp rules and share the excitement of the first few days of camp and what to expect. Then we will settle down for the night and get prepared for the following day.

Settling in - Residential Campers

When you arrive, you will be helped to settle in by the duty staff and some of our experienced team memebrs You will have time to unpack, and we will show you where everything goes Remember to bring any special things you want to have with you as we want you to create your own space and make it feel homely. You will have a tour of the house so that you know where everything is and a boarding induction to get to know the area, the school grounds, fire assembly points and all the ins and outs of the boarding community. You might be feeling worried about getting lost or forgetting something - but don’t worry - we will ensure that you are able to find everything you need

Fellow campers

You will meet your fellow campers - some of whom may be new to a camp like this - so there will be lots to talk about. There will be time for a chat before our first Camp meeting and before you get ready for bed It might feel strange to be in a new place on the first night, but after such a busy day, you’ll soon fall asleep

Mornings and Camp Meetings

You will be woken by the duty staff members at around 07 30 Once you are awake, get dressed and be ready to go to the dining hall for breakfast. Staff will be on hand to give any medications you need before breakfast and to talk through any last minute arrangements before camp. All residential campers will eat breakfast together in the dining hall. Breakfast is served between 08.00 and 08.45. After breakfast we head back to the boarding house before the first camp meeting and roll call at 09 00 This is a good time to ensure that you leave your room clean and clear If you look after your space and keep it tidy, the cleaners will be able to help keep it clean.

Evening Activities -

Residential Campers only

Free Time: 17.30 - 18.30

This is your opportunity to relax! A chance to ring home and tell them about your day or to chill before heading into the evening activities.

1:1 Tutorials: students who have opted to take additional classes in English, Maths, Dance, Swimming or Tennis, will go to these sessions and join the full camp for Supper

Supper and Snacks

Supper is served between 18.30 and 19.30 in the dining hall. A lighter option with two courses offered with accompaniments and salad. Sliced fruit is available at morning break and a cake or cookie in the afternoon There is cereal and toast available in the boarding houses

Evening Activities

The evening activities will run on a rota and there will be something for everyone

For those that want to keep active there will be some Sports available and maybe a Team Challenge

For those that wish to take it easy there may be a Yoga class, Wellbeing Session or Campfire Sing-A-Long

Bedtime Routine

There is a rolling bedtime for campers of different ages. The house parents will tell you when it is time to sign in your tech (iphone, ipad etc) and get ready for bed Juniors from 21 00 and Seniors from 21 30 Lights out is at 22 00

Weekend timings

On Saturday we have a lazy morning with breakfast pastries served in the boarding houses from 09.30. Lunch and Supper timings work around the Activity afternoon and Big Day Out

WELCOME DAY - Day Campers

How to find us

Reddam House School can be found not too far away from the M4 and M25 with good connections to central London by rail and near to London airports, Heathrow (LHR) and Gatwick (LGA)

Morning Drop off - 9am (Extended day pass from 8.30am)

Afternoon Pick up - 5.30pm

Students will be met by a member of our fantastic team. Staff members will meet Day students by the Activity Tent each morning. We ask that all day pupils sign in and update any collection arrangements for the afternoon. If someone other than the parent/guardian is picking up, we must have a letter of consent, signed by the parent, presented to the camp office prior to the event.

Emergency Contact

In the event of an emergency we will always contact the parent/guardian in the first instance. You may have a representative allocated on your consent from who is a recognised authorised adult who, if necessary, may collect the child from camp in your absence On collection any authorised adult must present their ID.

NANO CAMP

orning Drop off - 08 30am (Extended day pass from 8 00am)

Afternoon Pick up - 5.00pm (Extended day pass to 5.30pm)

All NANO Camp students will meet the NANO Camp leader by the Activity Tent ready for their day of adventure and activities. There is an excursion every Wednesday, so please ensure all children have the correct items for the day including a backpack and light-weight coat.

Day time routine - all Campers

Team Briefing

There will be a camp meeting every morning at 09 00 This is a time when we do a full roll call to ensure all campers are in the right place at the right time. There may be a breakdown of the day to explain what campers will be doing and where they will be going and we will start each morning with a Camp Activity

Morning Session

You will head off with your fellow campers and Team Leader to your morning choice - Languages (English), Public Speaking and Debating, Pre-Med, Sports or STEAM. This session will last from 09.30 - 12.30 when you will meet back at the dining room for lunch.

Lunch

Lunch is a great place to catch up with friends and find out about their day so far. There is a good choice of lunchtime food; a cooked meal as well as soup and salads, freshly baked bread, fruit and a tasty pudding. We take pride in ensuring that the food available is what the students are looking for and our team will ensure all medical and dietary needs are catered for.

House Meeting and Afternoon Session

At 13 00, the camp will come back together again for another team meeting and to explain what is happening for the afternoon The afternoon session - Equestrian Studies, Theatre and Performance, and Wilderness Adventure - will start at 13.30 and so students will be given 15 minutes to get ready and meet in the designated area.

End of day / Freetime / 1:1 Tutorials

The day ends at 17.30. This is when Day Campers will be collected to go home and Residential Campers will return to their Boarding House for Freetime Students who have opted to take additional sessions will go to their 1:1 Tutorials at this time

A TYPICAL DAY

Soon you will be packing your bags and getting ready to leave home and join us for a fun filled experience at Reddam House, Berkshire. Let us start with a look at how your day will run.

A TYPICAL DAY

08:30 Residential Breakfast

08 30 NANO Camp arrives Day Campers Arrive

09:00 Camp Welcome

09:30 Morning sessions begin

10:45 Break

11:00 Morning session (continued)

12:30 Lunch

During the week

13:00 Camp Meeting

13 .30 Afternoon sessions begin Day Campers Depart

17:30 Free Time [1:1 Tutorial time]

18.30 Dinner

19:30 Evening activities

21:00 Junior bedtime

21.30 Senior bed time

22:00 Lights out

After breakfast, resident campers will head off to the 09:00 Welcome and Daily Team Briefing before going to their chosen morning activity and return to Camp for lunch.

After lunch, activities will take place during the course of the afternoon Some campers may attend off-site activities Once lessons have finished, Day campers will leave site and Residential campers will have some free time Some students may have 1:1 Tutorials to attend.

After lessons and activities, we will all get together for the evening meal Then there will be some fun activities, sports, pool time, quizzes, talent nights, treasure hunts and lots more!

Day campers join the camp from Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 17.30 A supervisor will be waiting to greet them at the Activity Tent - or in the case of bad weather the main reception entrance

In the afternoons, Day campers will be collected by their parents from the Harriet Walter Theatre.

Thursdays are excursion days for the main Summer Camp programmes. NANO Camp excursions are every Wednesday.

SCHEDULES AND PROGRAMS

Each morning there will be a 3-hour session of Academic study in Languages (English), Public Speaking and Debating, Pre-Medicine, Sports or STEAM.

This will be followed by lunch and then a 4-hour session in the afternoon - Equestrian Studies, Theatre and Performance or Wilderness Adventure

For Residential campers, free time or 1:1 tutorial time is between 5.30 - 6.30pm before Supper, and then a selection of evening activities will keep the students busy from 7 309.00pm. Juniors bedtime is between 9 - 9.30pm and Seniors 9.30 - 10pm.

Camp Name [Main Camp - Wilderness Adventure]

WEEK 1 EXAMPLE

– 12.30

SCHEDULES AND PROGRAMS

Camp Name NANO CAMP

WEEK 1 - EXAMPLE - '’Build It‘

Morning group activity Free play Arts and Crafts

Snack Snack Snack Snack STEAM Games

NANO Excursion destination Lunch Lunch Lunch

Group Share Session Outdoor Activity Group Share Session ` Friday Fun Day

Morning group activity Free play Arts and Crafts Outdoor Activity Outdoor Activity Group Share Session

Music and Movement Fun with Languages Dance and Drama Get, Set, Go Wellbeing Outside play Make and Bake Extended Day Hours

21.00 – 22.00

Nano Camp starts at 08.30am each morning and all students will meet in the theatre ready for their first Activity. Activities are run throughout the day to give students variety across Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, STEAM, Sports and Outdoor activities

Lunch will be provided each day along with drinks and snacks

Every afternoon, the whole camp will come together to share their learning and experiences in our Group share session.

Each Wednesday students will go on an exciting excursion off site Extended Day runs from 08.00 - 17.30. Mon

EQUESTRIAN STUDIES

Santolina Stables was established in 1990 in Wokingham, Berkshire and offers a safe environment so children can experience the thrill, fun and enjoyment of riding and horse care whilst spending time with the ponies.

Santolina is an ABRS (Association of British Riding Stables) approved centre and offer accredited progressive training and assessments in equitation and stable management for grass roots levels.

Campers will learn and have fun at the same time with the adorable ponies at Santolina. From hoof picking to tacking up, leading in hand to riding.

What to wear

Students are required to wear comfortable clothing, preferably leggings or jodhpurs on the bottom half. Students should wear solid shoes, preferably boots, but NO TRAINERS or any shoes with laces.

Safety Clothing

Santolina Stables will provide all students with a safety riding hat and a full body protector.

EXCURSIONS (Main camp)

Excursions allow campers to fully immerse themselves in local culture and enjoy spending time with their new friends making long-lasting memories These trips have an educational theme and students will be able to take advantage of opportunities on offer including museums, places of interest and tourist attractions We will encourage students to practice their language skills whilst out and about

Thursday 11th July / Thursday 25th July / Thursday 8th August: LONDON

A day trip to London with a shopping experience at Westfield Shopping Centre before embarking on an open top Bus Tour of the London sights with ‘hop on - hop off’ access and photo opportunities.

Saturday 13th July / Saturday 27th July / Saturday 10th August: Wellness and Adventure Activities Residential Campers will enjoy a day of wellness activities and on site adventures

Sunday 14th July / Sunday 11th August: WB STUDIO HARRY POTTER TOUR

(Residential Campers only) Discover the filmmaking magic and walk in the footsteps of Harry Potter's Wizarding World. There are limited tickets for this event. or THORPE PARK - The UK‘s most thrilling theme park.

Thursday 18th July / Thursday 15th August: WINDSOR CASTLE

A visit to the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and surrounding area including a walk in Windsor Great Park and down the Long Walk

Thursday 1st August: PORTSMOUTH HISTORIC DOCKYARD

The premiere destination for Naval history including the untold story of the finding, excavation and recovery of The Mary Rose followed by an afternoon at Gunwharf Quays for a bit of retail therapy.

EXCURSIONS NANO camp)

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dnesday 17th July: ‘BUILD IT‘ re off to the Look Out Discovery Centre for a day of ds on Science Fun

dnesday 24th July: ‘DO IT’ fternoon at Windsor Adventure Park will excite and aust the students as they race around the adventure ground.

Wednesday 31st July: ‘LIVE IT’ will explore the Living Rainforst where we can watch ds, butterflies and lizards in the tropical greenhouses

dnesday 7th August: ‘GROW IT‘ cursion to be confirmed

dnesday 14th August: ‘BELIEVE IT’ cursion to be confirmed

LUNCH MENUS

- EXAMPLE ONLY

[a full menu list will be sent out in due course]

There will be a selection of suitable food options each day for dietary and medical needs All food is made on site by our school caterers

Residential campers will receive breakfast, lunch and an evening meal along with midmorning and mid-afternoon snacks. Additional healthy options will be available in the boarding house.

Day campers and NANO campers can enjoy a healthy lunch each day in the lunch hall or packed lunch if they are going off site on an excursion

There will always be a vegetarian option and salad bar along with any other specially made meals for those with dietary, medical or religious reasons

American pancakes with streaky bacon, boiled eggs

Fajita chicken, wedges and corn on the cob Cookie Mini muffins

Hash browns, scrambled egg, sausage and beans

Sliced meats and cheeses and boiled eggs

Bacon, boiled eggs, Rosti potatoe and baked beans

Selection of Pastries

Meatballs and Spaghetti, garlic bread and broccoli

Chilli con carne, rice and tortilla chips

Cheese pinwheels Banana Bread

Lamb kofta, pickled cabbage and khobez bread

Packed Lunch for Excursion Day

Orange wedges or Watermelon slices

Katsu Chicken Curry, rice

Blueberry Muffins

Ploughman's style meal deliverd to boarding house

Lasagne, garlic bread, mixed salad

balti, rice, poppadum and naan bread

Fish fingers, chips and peas

Each day for breakfast there will be cereal, fruit and yoghurt available. At lunch there will be a selection of freshly prepared seasonal salads to include Plant Powered ingredients with dressings, dips and crudites A daily dessert at lunch and supper and freshly sliced selection of seasonal fruits. There will also be a pasta bar featuring a selection of pasta and freshly made sauces

Supper Snack

Beef

Chocolate Brownie

Flapjack bites

SECURITY INSURANCE

The school is a secure area with supervised access, 24 hours a day Campers can move freely and safely inside the campus, but are not allowed to exit campus without prior permission. External doors can only be accessed using a staff key fob and student mentors will monitor where students are at all times

Please make sure your child has adequate travel insurance cover for the United Kingdom. The school insurance covers activities taken onsite with full Risk Assessments in place.

Important Contact Information

School address: Reddam House School, Bearwood Road, Sindlesham,

Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 5BG

School Office number: 01189 748 300

Opening times: 08.00 - 17.30

Summer Camp - Duty phone: 07796 883 629 / camps@reddamhouse.org.uk

Summer Camp Director- 07988 731241 / p.king@reddamhouse.org.uk

ARRIVALS

DAY CAMPERS including NANO Camp

Day students should arrive with their parents on the first Monday of their camp between 08:30 – 09:00 for registration:

• Session 1 - 08/07/2024 (NANO 1: 08/07/24 and NANO 2: 15/07/24)

• Session 2 - 21/07/2024 (NANO 3: 22/07/24 and NANO 4: 29/07/24)

• Session 3 - 04/08/2024 (NANO 5: 05/08/25 and NANO 6: 12/08/24)

DEPARTURES

Departures for boarding students will take place on Saturday between 10.00 and 12.00:

• Session 1 - 20/07/2024

• Session 2 - 03/08/2024

• Session 3 - 17/08/2024

Airport Transfers will be arranged between the hours of 10.00 and 14.00.

Residential Life Residential Life

SCHOOL FACILITIES

Reddam House School, Berkshire

A co-eductaional independent through-school for girls and boys from three months to 18 years. Set in 125 acres of parkland, the school has a unique philosophy and formula for success based on the quality and depth of curricular, cultural and sporting activities available Summer Camp will take full advantage of the exceptional grounds for Multi-Activity (Sport) and Wilderness Adventure utilising the woodlands and impressive sports facilities The Dance & Performance course will be based within the professional theatre space and dance studios onsite.

STEAM will use the science labs, while the English department use the classrooms with whiteboards and other interactive means of teaching

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BOARDING HOUSES

All our campers will stay at either Drake House, Blake House or The Loft. We have a selection of bedrooms, some of which are ensuite, and each some come with shared facilities Rooms feature W i-Fi, fitted wardrobes, desks, and chests of drawers. Some bedrooms will be shared with 1 or 2 campers

Each boarding house has a communcal area where students can meet and chat, play games or use the pool tables. There is also a kitchen where students can prepare their own drinks and snacks. There is also a washing machine for use outside of the laundry service provided

Each boarding house will have at least two members of staff on site who will be their overnight contact.

WHAT TO EXPECT AS A PARENT

Our Parent Dashboard is your reference portal to all you need to know before and during Camp. This will be updated with weekly images and newsletter information.

https://rhb campmanagement com

The dashboard includes:

• A window into the camps daily life, with regular photos and updates on what campers have been getting up to

• Important contact numbers.

• Permission forms.

• Family Profile

COMING TO SCHOOL

If you are bringing your child to Camp, we recommend that you use the main drive as there is a car park available to all parents Morning drop off and afternoon pick up will be from the Harriet Walter Theatre Foyer

At usual pick up time (17.00 for NANO Camp) Students will be released from the Theatre Foyer

At pick up for Main Camp / Extended Day for NANO (17.30) students will be released from Theatre Foyer

KEEPING IN TOUCH

Campers appreciate letters, postcards and phone calls. It is very likely that during the first few days of camp, your child may feel homesick, so rest assured that we’ll encourage them to call you and that we’ll take care to ensure they are integrating well. We have a buddy system for those who are struggling to settle and all students will have their mentor if they need someone to talk to.

When contacting your child, we recommend that you don’t dwell on home problems, favourite pets, or how much everybody misses them. Try to be cheerful and chatty.

Campers are allowed to make or receive phone calls during their free time between 5 30 - 6 30pm UK time, as phones are not to be carried during activities or lessons, or after evening activities

To check on your child’s progress, feel free to call the duty phone and speak to their designated monitor The school office is open from 09:00 – 15:00 each week day

POCKET MONEY

The amount of pocket money given to a camper is at your discretion. All costs for meals and excursions are included, but your child may like to bring money for snacks and refreshments, and for presents or souvenirs (we recommend no more than £50/per week) You will be asked to leave your child’s pocket money with a Camp Leader upon arrival, along with any travel documents and mobile phones. If you do not wish to bring cash, you can bring a bank debit card and we will ensure that you visit a cash machine as you need it or you can use the card on ‘tap to pay ’ rather than having lots of cash with you NANO Camp students may wish to bring some spending money on excursions. We recommend no more than £10 per excursion.

MOBILE PHONES

and other items of value

Residential Campers may bring a mobile phone with them, but they must ensure their phones are signed in on arrival and returned each evening to be put on charge. Handing your phone in prevents the temptation to be looking at them when you should be getting some well-earned rest All electrical items should be labelled to stop them getting lost, and we ask all students to be responsible for their own items. Failure to adhere to this rule will result in confiscation of the phone.

We do not have mobile phone use during the day, so we advise that Day Campers and NANO Campers do not bring a device with them. This includes smart watches

MISSING HOME

Staying away from home can be an exciting adventure for many people, but for others the idea of being away from home for any period of time can cause homesickness. Homesickness is something we all experience at some point, and we understand that emotions to being away from home may need support and guidance. We therefore aim to make the transition of nervous individuals to independent campers who are able to cope with change We will encourage campers to communicate with us if and when they feel a bit low and if necessary we will enable a call home

MAKING

FRIENDS BEFORE YOU GO

If you would like the opportunity to meet a fellow camper before coming to Camp we can facilitate setting up a Teams Meeting so you can socialise and chat. This is a lovely way to start Camp and ensure you see at least one familiar face on the first day These have been arranged for (Session 1) Monday 10th June (Session 2) Tuesday 11th June (Session 3) Wednesday 12th June

REWARDS

It is important that we take pride in our camp, keeping them tidy and helping others to create a happy place to be. Staff take notice of good behaviour and a willingness to help, and students will be rewarded following the Behaviour Management and Code of Conduct for campers.

A simple rule helps to keep our boarding community a happy one:

Respect Yourself - Respect Others - Respect your Environment.

BIRTHDAYS

Birthdays are a special occasion and if you are missing home on your special day, everyone will make sure you are having fun and enjoy yourself on camp. We will welcome you with a Happy Birthday at our morning meeting and treat you to some cake in the afternoon Please remember to let us know if you are having a birthday on camp!

COMMUNAL AREAS

We enjoy spending time together as a community and we want to maintain a warm and welcoming space within our camp We expect students to be respectful of others at all times. Our cleaning staff work hard to keep our environment pleasant for everyone so we help them by keeping dirty boots and shoes away from furnishings, and dirty laundry in the laundry baskets and rubbish put away in the bins.

Each boarding house has a kitchen area available for drinks and snacks You are welcome to help yourself, but please wash up your crockery or load the dishwasher, and leave the area clean and tidy for your fellow campers and staff.

LOST PROPERTY

In a busy camp community, sometimes items go missing - don’t worry! Clothing will turn up in the laundry or mixed up in another students’ things. Staff will help you to look for anything you have lost and we also have a lost property box where you can look for your lost items.

MEDICATIONS/ HEALTH CARE

We need to know your child’s medical information before they arrive, so if your child has any specific medical needs, please make us aware of it in the medical section of the application form. If you forget, please get in touch so we can send you an alternative medical form to complete before arrival

All medication must be signed in upon arrival - this includes all prescription medication and over the counter meds for headache or cold and flu.

If your child needs regular medication while at Camp, please give our first aider the relevant medicines in their original prescription container, along with the pharmacy instructions. Place the prescription containers in a clean Ziplock bag labelled with your child’s name and date of birth Please do not pack your child’s medication in with their luggage.

Students DO NOT need to bring preventative medication such as paracetamol or ibuprofen If they require this whilst at camp, a first aider will supply it and keep a record on site.

Be ‘Tick Aware’

s part of the Wilderness Adventure camp we will be going into the forest and fields around site. It is possible that there are ticks in this area and we ask that students remain vigilant - wearing long trousers and long sleeved tops for activities Ticks can be active all year round, but they are not of medical concern in the UK. Most tick bites won‘t result in disease and they should not cause any pain. Occasionally there may be a red lump at the bite site.

Should a student be bitten by a tick, the staff on hand are trained to remove ticks and we will monitor all cases to ensure that there is no spread of infection (including Lyme Disease). Do not squeeze, crush or puncture the body of the tick, remove gently and then wash the skin and hands thoroughly with soap and water If a student becomes unwell, of if there is any concern we will contact parents and antibiotics may be sought

This will apply for all students taking part in the Wilderness Adventure - and any residential students taking part in activities in the woodlands.

WHAT TO BRING

They’ll need to take responsibility for preparing themselves for each day / daily activity, and while this may be exciting for some, it can be a little daunting for others, so we hope the following few pages will help with planning your child’s stay with us.

CLOTHING & KIT LIST*

LANGUAGE CLASSES

Pens

Pencils

Notebook

Colouring pencils

RECOMMENDED

1-2 long trousers

3-4 shorts

4-5 T-shirts

2 hoodies

RECOMMENDED FOR

RESIDENTIAL CAMPERS

Adequate supply of underwear, including socks

Presentable casual clothing and shoes for the duration of camp

Toilet bag and contents

Pyjamas / nightdresses

Dressing gown (optional)

Slippers (optional)

Being at Camp is a brilliant opportunity for your child to gain extra independence. What’s in your goodie bag?

Cap / hat

Sunscreen

2 laundry bags

Flip Flops

Trainers / hiking shoes

Small backpack

Water bottle

Water-proof jacket

Sunglasses

Personal Mobile Phone

Reading Materials

An Inspired Camp T-Shirt

An Inspired Camp Hoodie

An Inspired Camp Backpack

An Inspired Camp Waterbottle

An Inspired Camp Cap

A Camp Handbook (students)

*This will be given to students on their first day

Bedding and towels are supplied and washed by Camp staff

*Please make sure that all your clothes are labelled with your child’s full name Clothing on camp may get dirty, so please don't bring special clothing or anything of great value.

THEATRE and PERFORMANCE

Black base layer for costume

Comfortable trousers

Indoor shoes / Jazz shoe

SWIMMING

Swim suit or Swim shorts

Swimming Towel

Goggles

EQUESTRIAN

Leggings / Jodhpurs

Outdoor shoes - no laces

T-Shirts / Jumper

*A body protector and hat will be provided

WILDERNESS

Long trousers

Long sleeved top

Cap

Outdoor trainers

Walking boots

Trainers that can get muddy / wet

A warm fleece for sleeping out

A jumper

A torch for use on the Camp Cook Out

LAUNDRY SERVICE

There is a weekly laundry service within the Camp each Friday, which will include bedding, towels and personal clothing

The final Friday (for main camp only)

17.30

Arrival and School Tour

Welcome and Introduction from Languages students

STEAM Demo in the Explorer Dome Cream Team on the lawn

Wilderness Adventure

Demonstration in the Woodlands Theatre and Performance

Presentation

Prizegiving and Celebration END

At 17 30 we ask all parents to leave site whilst the students remain. We will keep them entertained and give them supper before our final FAREWELL PARTY which takes place from 19.00 - 21.30 at RHB.

Parents/Guardians of Day students are asked to collect students at 21.30 from the main reception

Details of parent activities will come out in a Camp update.

CAMPERS’ CODE OF CONDUCT

ALL CAMPERS MUST

1. Be respectful to all involved in the Camps.

2. Respect the timings and arrive punctually and prepared.

3 Respect the school property and keep it clean and tidy; especially your own rooms.

4 Not to use mobile phones during lessons or activities

5. Partake in alcohol, smoking, or any use of any kind of drugs; in or outside the campus.

6 Attend all meals (mealtime is compulsory)

7. All laundry should be named, placed in your laundry bag and left by your door on laundry collection day

8. If you have issues during the night, please ask the staff on duty to help you

9. Sign in and out when arriving/departing campus lessons and activities (we must know where you are at all times).

RESIDENTIAL CAMPERS

Campers aged 14 to 18 years old, may go unaccompanied to Wokingham Sainsburys, but must be with a group of THREE or more You must sign out with the Summer Camp Director and respect the return time; if you do not, you won’t be permitted to leave the Camp again When you return to campus, you must remember to check-in with the member of staff on duty.

Please understand that failure to follow this Code of Conduct could result in:

1. Loss of house points.

2. A formal meeting with one of the Camp Directors.

3 Your parents or guardians being called to discuss your behaviour

4. A suitable consequence decided by staff (e.g. loss of privileges).

5. Early discharge from Camp - particularly if your behaviour is hurtful to yourself, to others, or to Camp staff or property