Welcome to our October Half-Term 2013 Holiday Club & Activity Courses at Clifton College! This October we are offering a different programme as regrettably the half term dates for the majority of Bristol schools do not coincide with the dates of the Clifton College Half Term. This means that we have reduced access to facilities and are therefore limited in the activity courses and Holiday Club provision for younger children that we can provide. However, we are very pleased to still be able to offer fun opportunities in a stimulating and creative environment. The programme will be delivered, as always, to the highest professional standards and we look forward to returning to our full, action and adventure packed programme in the Christmas holidays.
Please book early to avoid disappointment. Rob Webber Holiday Club & Activity Course Manager
Registration Points Please note that our early service (0800–1000) and our late service (1600–1800) continues to be included in the daily price for all age groups.
Important information - Registration Points Minis (3-4 years) – Butcombe Classrooms, The Avenue BS8 3EZ = 3 Juniors (5-7 years) – Bretten Memorial Hall, Northcote Road BS8 3HE = 4 Kids’ Club/Activity Courses (8-13 years) 21st –25th October – Prichard Room, Guthrie Road BS8 3EZ = 6 Kids’ Club (8-13 years) 28th October–1st November – Sports Centre, Guthrie Road BS8 3EZ = 5 Note that during this week (28th Oct-1st Nov), children will be transported by Clifton College minibus each day to our Abbots Leigh Sports Ground for activities and then to Clifton High School for swimming each afternoon. Look for the Registration Flag outside the entrance to each registration point
Minis Dates: Monday 21st October – Friday 25th October Time: 1000 – 1600 (Early Play from 0800, Stay & Play until 1800) Age: 3–4 years Price: £36 (per day) £19 (half day) £170 (per 5 day week) Registration: Butcombe Classrooms, The Avenue BS8 3EZ Minis Holiday Club is a service registered for 3–4 year old children based in the Clifton College Nursery and Reception Classrooms. This provides a stimulating and creative environment for young children during the holidays. Qualified and experienced staff will support children to engage in age-appropriate activities with particular attention paid to personal development, interaction with others and, most importantly, fun! Minis should bring a packed lunch each day.
Juniors Dates: Monday 21st October – Friday 25th October Time: 1000 – 1600 (Early Play from 0800, Stay & Play until 1800) Age: 5–7 years Price: £36 (per day) £19 (half day) £170 (per 5 day week) Registration: Bretten Memorial Hall, Northcote Road BS8 3HE Juniors Holiday Club activities are designed specifically with 5–7 year olds in mind. Swimming is an important and enjoyable part of each daily programme and along with other activities, all led by experienced staff, the emphasis is on promoting individual development and, of course, fun. We believe it is important that children are able to pursue interests and develop skills through a range of activities and opportunities. Juniors should bring a packed lunch each day.
Kids’ Club Dates: Monday 21st October – Friday 1st November Time: 1000 – 1600 (Early Stay from 0800, Late Stay until 1800) Age: 8–13 years Price: £36 (per day) £19 (half day) £170 (per 5 day week) Registration: 21st – 25th Prichard Room, Guthrie Road BS8 3EZ 28th– 1st
Sports Centre, Guthrie Road BS8 3EZ
The typical Kids’ Club day includes a host of activities we feel 8–13s will enjoy. Swimming, as ever, is a part of each day’s activities. The other three main daily activity sessions are designed with varying interest and ability groups in mind. Children can choose from a variety of themed activities. We continue to promote self expression, confidence building and, of course, fun in all our sessions providing as much choice as possible. Lunch included. Note that during the week Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November, children will be transported by Clifton College minibus each day to our Abbots Leigh Sports Ground for activities and then to Clifton High School for swimming each afternoon.
Kids’ Club Plus Thursday 24th October – afternoon Pool Inflatable Fun
8–13 Years’ Activity Courses Registration: All courses will register in The Prichard Room at 0945 and will conclude at 1600 unless otherwise stated.
Halloween Cookery Course Date: Wednesday 23rd October Price: £42 per day including lunch Gruesome Treats Black Widow Spiderbread, Pumpkin Soup, Witches Brew, Scary Cupcakes
This Halloween themed course promises to be both informative and rewarding. Plenty of recipes to follow with the end results going home at the end of the day. Under close supervision, kitchen hygiene and safety will be also covered. Please note children should wear old clothes and bring storage containers to take food home.
Crystal Challenge Course Date: Tuesday 22nd October Price: ÂŁ42 including lunch Based at Clifton College Activity Centre, Abbots Leigh Sports Ground, this fun-filled day provides the perfect mix of intellectual problem solving and physical Team Building challenges, all specifically designed to enhance group co-operation, cohesion and highenergy team participation. Players will set-off in search of success across a wide range of unique challenges, all in a bid to earn as many crystals as possible for their team. Please note this course requires children to be transported by Clifton College minibus.
Bristol Pro Soccer Tournament Day Course Date: Friday 25th October Price: ÂŁ40 including lunch Soccer Tournament Day promises to be packed full of the usual fun, skills, nail-biting excitement and spectacular goals. Run by professional coaches, teams are chosen on the day and everyone can look forward to several matches in the morning and afternoon competitions. A fantastic course for all football fans! Please note football kit, a change of footwear and shin pads are required.
Holiday Club and Activity Courses Parent Guide This is an abridged version for brochure purposes. Our full Parent Guide is published on our website and a copy is also available upon request. Bookings All bookings must be made in advance, with at least one working days notice. We cannot accept children who turn up on the day and are not booked in. All bookings must be made either online at www.ccsl-‐ cliftoncollege.com/holidayactivities or on a Booking Form to CLIFTON COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE, Guthrie Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3EZ. We are unable to accept bookings over the telephone. We will not accept children on any holiday club or course unless payment has been made. Payment is regarded as acceptance of our booking conditions. We accept payment by cheque, cash, credit or debit card and childcare vouchers. Refunds or booking amendments cannot be made unless a minimum 24 hours’ notice is given. A 10% discount is available for Clifton College pupils attending Kids’ Club, Juniors or Minis Holiday Clubs. There is no discount for any activity courses. All brochure information is correct at time of publication. We reserve the right to make changes to the programme in the event of unsuitable weather or other factors which may arise. There may be occasions where we have to cancel an activity course due to booking numbers that are below the minimum set, in which we case we will offer an alternative activity or a full refund. Arrival and Departure Arrangements Morning Registration for Holiday Clubs is at 10.00am and we return to the Registration Points at 4.00pm. Morning only sessions conclude at 1.00pm unless otherwise stated/agreed. Afternoon only bookers can arrive from 1.00pm. Afternoon Registration takes place at 1.30pm. Activity course times are detailed in our brochure but generally they Register at 9.45am. Our early service (8.00-‐10.00am) and our late service (4.00-‐6.00pm) is included in the daily price for all age groups. The latest time for pick up is 6.00pm. We cannot guarantee staffing levels beyond this finish time and pick up after this will incur an additional charge of £20 regardless of reason. If any child has not been collected two hours after this time and we have been unable to contact anyone by telephone, we will call the local social services department who will make arrangements for a social worker to collect the child. Children must be signed in/out by the accompanying adult. We will not allow any child to return home unaccompanied or with another adult unless we have authorisation. Parents/guardians must provide us with written permission indicating if their child is permitted to go home unaccompanied. Clothing and Belongings We cannot take responsibility for damage to clothing and we cannot guarantee the return of lost property. We recommend that children do not bring valuables or mobile phones, as we cannot be held responsible if they go missing.
Additional Support We recognise that the needs of individual children vary and will endeavour to accommodate children with additional needs within our environment where we can offer appropriate care within our staffing ratio. We are realistic about the limitations of our site for children with additional needs and attendance is considered on an individual basis. Please contact us to discuss requirements further and to consider what arrangements can and need to be put in place. Please also contact us in advance of making any bookings if your child does not speak English as their first language as we must be satisfied that our rules and staff instructions are clearly understood for health and safety purposes. Behaviour We set ourselves high standards and we expect certain standards of behaviour from children. Please support action taken by staff to encourage good behaviour. We should be informed of any potential behaviour issues that would help us to deal with situations in a positive manner. We will not tolerate any form of bullying. If a child feels that they are being subjected to bullying then they are encouraged to report this to staff. All reported cases will be dealt with sensitively and fairly and appropriate decisions will be taken. Quality & Safety All our Holiday Clubs and Activity Courses operate in safe and secure environments. With over 10 years experience, we have an exemplary health and safety history and child safety is our priority. In the event of an accident, first aid will be administered to children by our qualified staff and the emergency services will be called if necessary UNLESS WE ARE TOLD OTHERWISE. Our staff, tutors and coaches are all suitably qualified for the roles they undertake. Swimming Please be aware our 25m indoor swimming pool has a depth of 0.9m-‐2.0m. It is not a walk in style leisure pool and entry/exit is via steps at each corner. If you require further information, please do not hesitate to ask. We have a very comprehensive swimming policy. Each child’s swimming ability is assessed on their first day of each holiday. Sickness No child will be admitted if they are showing any signs of illness or infection on arrival. No child should return for a minimum of 24 hours after going sick. If you are unsure whether a child may attend please call us on 0117 3157 666 to discuss and check our Sickness Policy. Equal Opportunities Clifton College Holiday Club and Activity Courses is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes all children, regardless of their gender, ability, race or religion. Each child attending is of equal value and is entitled to equal access of opportunity. Discriminating behaviour, attitudes and comments will be challenged. Concerns and Complaints All complaints, however serious, should always be referred to the Holiday Club and Activity Course Manager. If this route of communication is not appropriate then please contact the General Manager on 0117 315 7664. Photography Please be aware that we occasionally take photographs/videos of children for our promotional material including our website and publication in future brochures. Children may also like to take photographs of each other to remember their time with us. Please advise a senior member of staff if you have any objections. Independent Schools Inspectorate registration number DFES 801/6000
Administration Centre Clifton College Sports Centre, Guthrie Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3EZ Telephone: 0117 315 7666 Email: ccsl@clifton-college.avon.sch.uk Independent Schools Inspectorate Registration No : DFES 801/6000 Registered Charity No. 311735
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