A summaryJoin us for a fun-filled day of activities designed to keep children active, engaged and smiling throughout the school holidays. Children may take part in inflatable days, football, dodgeball, team challenges and parachute games, alongside music creation sessions, instrument lessons, food workshops, arts and crafts, and dance and performing arts workshops with The Biz.
Children will also enjoy a nutritious meal (please note hot lunch or breakfast provided for each ticket/session) and may take part in enrichment sessions delivered by organisations such as the NHS, exploring topics including dental health and wellbeing. Every day offers new experiences, new friendships and plenty of fun.
Parent GuideThank you for choosing Beyond the Physical Camps as your childcare provider this school holiday!
Our mission at our Camps is to ensure that your child’s experience is fun and memorable. We have put together the following information to make your experience an informative and stress free one.
Who are Beyond the Physical?
Beyond the Physical (BtP) are providers of a Primary PE Scheme of work, PE delivery, School Sport and Physical Activity in the wider community, we specialise in working with schools to provide high quality physical education services as well Physical Active Learning Programmes.
As part of our services outside of term time we aim to continue offering high quality sport and physical activity childcare solutions that are affordable, flexible and safe.
What happens at registration?
The registration area is signposted at each camp venue (you can also see the detailed venue information at the end of this guide). Drop-off is at 8.30am until 9.00am during which time children can partake in a range of activities. Your selected camp will start at 9.15am.
Our camp coordinator will be at the sign-in desk to ensure your child is signed in and to answer any questions you may have. If another adult will be collecting your child, please inform the coordinator. If you need to collect before the expected sign out time, please let the coordinator know.
Once your child is signed in, a member of the team will show them where to leave any bags.
What should my child bring?
• A refillable bottle – water is available at all our sites • If you’re bringing a packed lunch – please avoid sending your child to camp with nuts or any items that could contain nuts (please note we cannot refrigerate any food items)
• Sun cream – to help avoid sunburn in the summer months we ask you to provide your child with sun cream and ensure they know how to apply it. Clothing – we advise that you send your child with an additional set of clothing, just in case!
What not to bring?
• Please avoid bringing any nuts or items containing nuts
• Mobile phones, tablets and all other electronic items we will be too busy to use them
• Sports equipment - we will provide this
• Any valuables, such as watches or jewellery.
What should my child wear?
At times, we will be running around and taking part in physical activity, we suggest they wear loose, comfortable clothing and correct footwear (indoor & outdoor) that is appropriate to the weather and the activity they are taking part in.
What happens if my child has a medical condition?
We want to make sure we give you and your child the best and safest experience possible while at a camp
To make this happen, we need to be aware of any pre-existing medical conditions and any additional information when you make the booking, your account can be amended by yourself or camp coordinators if you have forgotten to do this when signing up.
If your child requires medication during their day at camp, please bring this to the attention of the camp coordinator upon arrival. All information regarding your child’s medical needs will be treated in the strictest confidence.
What happens if my child has an accident/becomes ill?
All our Camp coordinators are trained first aiders, so you can rest assured that your child is in safe hands should an accident occur. We will deal with any minor accidents on site. The accident will be recorded in our accident book, which will be shared with you upon collecting your child that will need you to check. If there has been a more serious incident or your child has fallen ill, you will be contacted by telephone immediately.
What happens if I am late collecting my child?
We understand that sometimes you may be running a little late, don’t panic. Just contact the Camp coordinator on the number provided on the day and on venue cards below to let them know. If you are unable to contact them directly, please call your camps contact number listed below and we will be able to help.
What if my child’s behaviour is inappropriate?
At Active Camps, we encourage and reward positive behaviour and deal with inappropriate behaviour firmly and fairly. Staff will explain to the children what is expected of them throughout the day regarding behaviour.
Any behavioural problems will be dealt with as they arise, but in serious or persistent cases you will be contacted. If your child has any additional requirements or needs, please do let us know as we want every child to have the best possible time with us.
If your child is persistently behaving inappropriately, we hold the right to cancel and refund any future bookings. All disclosures will be dealt with the strictest confidence.
