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Camping at Suntrap since 1969 Raising Achievement - Outdoors Slide 2 Camping in our private field NOT the forest Slide 3 The camping shelter was built with a grant in 2002 Slide 4 Renewable resources. Wind and solar power provide renewable electricity for the camping shelter. Slide 5 There are 2 camps a week throughout the summer. Children stay for 3 days/2 nights or 2 days/1 night. Slide 6 2 or 3 boys or girls in a tent. Slide 7 Group cooperation necessary when putting up or taking down their tents. Slide 8 We provide blankets and mattresses. Slide 9 Camp supervision and safety Children supervised 24 hours All Suntrap staff are trained in first aid. Slide 10 The children use the washing/toilet facilities in Suntrap building. The loo tent is for night time emergency use. Slide 11 Luggage A squashy bag will fit into a tent more easily. Slide 12 Food and mealtimes Healthy Choice All diets catered for Please let teachers know of any dietary needs of your child Slide 13 New, shared experiences Slide 14 Camp jobs - collecting water and wood for heating washing up water. Washing up a life skill ! Slide 15 What to bring Sleeping bag, pillow and spare blanket packed in labelled bin liner, (+ spare liners!). Day bag containing packed lunch, notebook and pencil. Wellies/shoes/raincoat NOT packed with luggage. Slide 16 Clothing. Warm things to sleep in. At least 2 changes of clothing, warm jumper/fleece. Wash kit, including towel. torch Books/comics and small games for quiet moments! Cameras are good but dont send anything expensive. Slide 17 All medicines given to class teacher. Clearly labelled with dosage instructions. Remember hay fever can be a problem in summer Sun cream, lip salve and a hat for hot sunny days. A watch so that they know it is only 4.30am! And finally Slide 18 Curriculum work during the day in the forest. Not just nature and science but also. .art, history, language. Slide 19 Working together Cooperation Trust Slide 20 .maths and geography Slide 21 technology achievement. Slide 22 Indoor facilities for bad weather. Slide 23 For more information visit our website www.suntrapcentre.weebly.com