Sleepy Hollow Summer Camp 2019

I N F O R M A T I O N B O O K L E T

Summer Camp

2019 now open for

bookings. Existing

clients get priority

to 19th April - then

opens to public

THEMES

Trips, visits, first aid training, drama workshops and much more

WELCOME TO SUMMER CAMP

Venues :-Victoria PS, NewtownardsSt Therese of Lisieux PS, BelfastSt MacNissis or St Marys on the Hill PS , GlengormleySt Bernards PS, Rosetta, BelfastGilnahirk PS BelfastGreenwood infant school Belfast (P1-P3 only)Crumlin IPS, CrumlinForthill IPS, Lisburn.

Whether it’s your child’s  first or sixth summer with Sleepy Hollow wewant to ensure you feel comfortable and prepared. We are thrilled to offer our Summer Day Camps for children

from aged 4 - 12.  Children who are due to start primary one in

September 2019 will be able to join our scheme from 1st July 2019.

 Similiarly those children who are starting 1st form in September

2019 can remain with us until the final day of summer.

Whether its their first or sixth summer with

us we want your child to have fun!

A typical day at Summer Camp

PM routine Group time - afternoon brief Art and Craft PM Snack Outdoor play Sensory activity, experiments or baking Freeplay - games and chill out time *Note we are changing routines from time to time to fit in with trips & free choice

Typical AM routine Arrival, breakfast & freeplay Group time - morning brief Art & Craft Morning Snack Outdoor play & group game Sensory, experiments or baking activity Lunch Outdoor play

Each of our Day Camps is a bit different and unique based on the site location. Our week by week theme is detailed on page 4.  All campers will participate in a wide range of fun and engaging camp programs! 

1st - 5th July Sleepy Hollow's Highland Games - A mixture of culture, sport, competition, highland dance and cultural heritage. 8th - 11th July (closed 12th) Rainforest Conservation - Save our Trees!  - The people and wildlife that call rainforest home.  Local forestry  TRIP - Botanic Gardens & Mueseum - Local Forest (some trips going out week commencing 16th)  16th - 19th July (closed 15th) Cavemen Capers - campfires, cave dwellings, cave experiences, fossils and all things paleontology

TRIP - Botanic Gardens & Mueseum - Local Forest (for groups who didnt go out w/c 8th)  22nd - 26th July Lifeskills and Intergenerational Week - from Im a celebrity challenges, first aid training and linking in with an intergenerational project we will be coming away with life long skills this week  VISIT : FIRST AID TRAINING  29th July - 2nd August Tinker & Recycling Week   From washing machines, printers, computers ... taking apart and rebuilding!  Loose parts  VISIT : RECYCLING LORRY - PLAY RESOURCE 

Themes and dates ...

19th - 23rd August Seven modern wonders of the world! Fun surrounding the modern wonders of the world.  Also enjoying cultures, food and craft from countries.  Voting for a new wonder of the world and writing to  The New 7 Wonders of the World Foundation to submit our case .....  27th August until schools back (Closed Monday 26th August) Summers Out Campers will enjoy the last few days of summer recreating their favourite activities from the past eight weeks! nine Leaders will put the campers in charge on the final day ... and parties will be enjoyed! 

5th -9th August Sleepy Hollow's Greatest  Showman A week of all things theatrical and production VISIT : DRAMA WORKSHOP

13th -17th August Medieval Madness .... All for one and one for all!  From being kings and queens of our castle, creating coats of arms, making sun dials, jousting with noodles and enjoying feasts ! TRIP : CARRICKFERGUS CASTLE & BEACH

When do I drop off my child? Each camp day starts at 8am and ends at 6pm Morning sessions run from 8am - 1pm or 9am -2pm.  Afternoon sessions run from 1pm - 6pm.  Its important to indicate part time session time choice on your booking forms. Please ensure you sign your camper in and out each day with a Sleepy Hollow staff member. For your child’s safety if you have nominated someone other than a parent on your Childs enrolment form to collect your child that person knows to come with ID ready to sign out your child. Please note repeated failure to pick your child up on time could result in withdraw from summer camp.  Late collection fees apply.

Can my child travel to and from camp on their own? Your child’s safety is very important to us. An adult, nominated on the enrolment form,  must collect campers at the end of Camp.  Sleepy Hollow defines an adult as 18 years of age or older.  What if I need to pick up my child during the day? You can call at any time through the day to pick up your child.  Note at some times we may be outside playing, in the school hall, on a walk to the local park so if you arrive and can't find us - telephone the Camp Leader as they will have the mobile phone with them at all times.  On trip days it is best if you make arrangements ahead of time. If you don't want your child to participate in a trip they are very welcome to attend another of our Sleepy Hollow Camps on that particular day.

Q&A

What should I send for lunch? We do provide breakfast, morning and afternoons snacks as well as water throughout the day.All children do need to bring in a packed lunch however.  These should be labelled as we refrigerate lunches during the day.Your child will be very active in our camp programs — playing games and sports, group games, indoor play and generally lots going on.  Children need healthy lunches and snacks to fuel this high level of activity— greater quantities of food than they would require in a lunch for a typical day at school. When you plan your child’s lunch, please keep in mind that we won't microwave or cook food at camp. Lunch suggestions: • Choose an insulated lunch bag with an ice pack to keep lunches and snacks fresh all day. • Freeze  water bottles the night before – the drink stays cool and refreshing and the frozen container acts like an ice pack!   Don't worry though fresh drinking water is provided at all camps sites. Send a refillable water bottle and we’ll remind your child to drink and fill it up during the day.   Snack Ideas: • Fruit • Yogurt : • Chicken strips and dip • Sandwiches / wrap / pitas • Crackers with slice cheese and meat Muffins; Veggie sticks and dip • Please note: Nut products are NOT permitted at any of our summer camps. Some of our campers have nut allergies, so please do not send your camper with nuts or any products that contain peanuts or tree nuts!

What should my child bring with them each day? DAILY CHECKLIST Breakfast and snacks provided daily so all campers need a packed lunch. Mark all clothing and equipment with the camper’s full name.  Please use summer camp bags  We will provide water bottles which must remain on site. Sunscreen Closed toed shoes – no flip flops or sandals please Dressed appropriately for play - we will get messy!  (ensure that campers wear play clothes as we want them to enjoy their experience without them worrying about getting good outfits dirty)

Q&A

Sun safe setting:-  Sleepy Hollow is proud to be a registered Sun Safe Nursery  As part of gaining our Sun Safe Nursery Status we are committed to ensuring that all parents/guardians are further informed and reminded of the importance of sending your child into camp with an appropriate sun hat and quality sunscreen. Sun hats should be either broad-brimmed or legionnaire style (to shade the face, neck and ears that can easily burn) and sunscreen should offer broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection with a minimum 4 star rating and Sun Protection Factor 30+. (Please label each item with your child’s name to ensure its safe return). As part of our commitment to providing a sun safe environment we also recognise that role models have a key part to play in influencing children’s behaviour in regard to sun protection practices. It is therefore important that our staff as well as parents and/or guardians are seen to be actively adopting the same sun safe practices. We have therefore also supplied each parent/guardian with a ‘Sun Safety Fact Sheet’ (included in this brochure)  provided by the national charity Skcin, for you to read and retain.  

The following items are not allowed at camp: money, I-pods, radios, MP3 players, video games, phones, chewing gum, makeup, pen knives, any electronic equipment. What if my child needs medication at Camp? If your child needs medication during the day we will provide you with a medication form to complete at drop off.  Any prescribed medication will need to have your child's name, name of medication and dosage with the pharmacy label still on the medication.  Any over the counter medication will need to have the medical instructions on the bottle or in the box.   Any child requiring on going medicine or with any specific medical or dietary needs - we will require parents to complete a more detailed medical plan with you which we will do at induction.

Prices  We have two different Camp Zones All prices are on our website https://www.sleepyhollowgro up.com/app/uploads/2018/12 /Sleepy-Hollow-Wraparound- Facilities-Pricing-Structure.pdf Also on back page of this brochure.

How to book :- All bookings must be made on our magic booking app    https://sleepyhollow.magicbooking.co.uk/Account/Login Your booking will be approved within five working days.  Once booked you will receive an invoice but please dont panic.  These dont fall due until as follows 28th June for July bookings 28th July for August bookings

Prices and fine print!

FINE PRINT!Days booked cannot be changed or cancelled - NO EXCEPTIONS SORRY!Bookings are allocated on a first come first served basis (we have no guaranteed if 'booked before date' this year as we were oversubscribed last year in many of our schemes) Day Trips are already included in our booking price this year (thats why there is a higher charge on some dates)  We alternate days so that the days don't fall the same on each week to allow a higher probability of those campers booked in part time each week to get the opportunity of going out on at least one trip.  We cannot guarantee trips however if parents arent booked in every week.   Invoices will be issued on booking but payment will fall due on 28th June for July's invoice and 28th July for August's invoice.  Payment can be made via on line banking; credit or debit card (link on website for card payments) ; cheque, childcare vouchers, tax free childcare .  

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