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TO CAMP BEAUMONT A life-changing adventure that’s waiting to be experienced, Camp Beaumont offers so much more than just a holiday. We’re an exciting world away from the everyday and an invigorating first taste of freedom, where you can conquer your fears in the great outdoors and fine tune your favourite hobbies, while making new friends and experiencing an unforgettable time away from home. From high-adrenaline adventures to Bushcraft and Drum Beat there really is something for everyone. To pack in as much as possible, our hugely popular MultiActivity holiday offers the chance to experience every activity and adventure under the sun. Join us for a mini break or a full week, try us out for a preview day or visit a camp for your best ever birthday party. With over 30 years of experience, we can guarantee you’ll have the time of your life. 2
NEW FOR 2014! Get ready for our most exciting year, with more in store than ever before: • NEW enhanced Multi-Activity holiday, now including Environmental Art and Bushcraft • NEW Activity Upgrades including Golf Pro and Spanish School • NEW weekly themed events, from fireworks to foam parties, and carnivals to campfires • All of our English in Action teachers specialise in teaching English to our international guests and are fully qualified
Contents Parent guide Our camps What we do
Our world Our age page
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Multi-Activity holiday Amazing activities Activity Upgrades English in Action Excursions
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Our camps Colomendy Dearne Valley Dukeshouse Wood Grosvenor Hall Overstrand Hall West Runton Isle of Wight
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Safety & wellbeing Our people How to book Transport FAQs
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London Day Camps 48 Booking terms & conditions 50
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Our world
“My boys had a great time and this was the highlight of their summer. The whole experience was worthwhile and they had a great range of activities to choose from.� Michaela, parent 4
From exhilarating activities to enticing excursions and time to chill out, get ready for the ultimate holiday adventure and an unforgettable time away from home. There’s even more in store at Camp Beaumont this year, with Golf Pro and Spanish School on the agenda, as well as interactive computer fun, Bushcraft workshops and so much more.
Our holidays Experience our legendary Multi-Activity holiday or pick an Activity Upgrade and focus on a hobby such as horse riding, surfing or golf. Choose a mini break or a full week and take part in themed events, from fancy dress to foam parties.
Safety guaranteed Every member of the Camp Beaumont team is DBS checked, and fully trained in health, safety and pastoral care. We’re licensed and approved by a host of national bodies. See page 38 for more details.
Home away from home Clean and comfortable, campers sleep in gender and age-appropriate dorms and enjoy fresh, healthy food that’s especially chosen for refuelling young, active bodies.
Fantastic value for money Our all-inclusive prices factor in everything from equipment and instruction, to food and entertainment. We’re committed to keeping our costs low, and you have the option to add Activity Upgrades, excursions, camp kits and insurance.
A dedicated team We’re here to help with everything from booking your holiday and arranging transport to inspiring your child to try new activities. We provide unlimited care and support and our NSPCC trained child protection officers are based at every camp. UK: campbeaumont.co.uk | 0800 655 6560 INTERNATIONAL: campbeaumont.com | +44 (0)1603 614000
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Your adventure star ts here... With so many adventures on offer it can be hard to know where to start. Can’t decide? Just follow our seven simple steps to choosing and booking your perfect Camp Beaumont experience.
Mini or maxi?
Are you ready for the full 7-night Camp Beaumont experience? Or would you rather dip your toe in the water with a 3 or 4-night mini-break?
Add extra activities
Our Activity Upgrades give you the chance to spend more time on a favourite activity – or to try something completely new. Get the lowdown on page 16.
Where will you go?
With seven amazing camps across the UK you’ll be spoilt for choice! Start by heading to page 22 to find out which one’s best for you.
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Explore the area
Jump at the chance to ride the rollercoasters or bag a bargain on our shopping trips – just two of the excursions on offer. Find out more on page 20.
Getting to camp
Whether you’ll be coming by plane, or train, bus or car, from the UK or overseas, our transport options can help. See page 44 for more.
Finishing touches
Get all the gear with a Camp Kit, check out our specialist insurance policy and more. See our website for more details.
Time to
book
Now you know what you want it’s time to book – and you’ve even got a choice of ways to do that! See page 42 to find out more.
y d a e r t o n e r ’ u o y Think for a residential? Camp Beaumont bir thdays Our birthday parties are the talk of the town. Choose two high octane activities such as go-karting, high ropes or laser zone, before tucking in to a buffet. Visit campbeaumont.co.uk/birthdays for more info.
See for yourself Unsure which holiday to pick, or whether camp life is for you? Come along to a preview day and meet the team, try exciting activities, step inside our dormitories and stay for lunch. Call our friendly team to arrange a visit.
London Day Camps We offer Day Camps too! With 10 fantastic locations, over 40 exciting activities and a variety of theme days and special events, it’s no wonder Camp Beaumont is London’s number one day camp provider. Find out more on page 48.
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Our age page With age-specific activities, eclectic adventures and social events to suit every taste, Camp Beaumont promises unforgettable experiences for every individual, from first timers to experienced campers and young adults.
“My daughter had such a great time. I felt confident that she was in safe hands from the moment that she booked in to the moment that I collected her.� Elizabeth, parent 8
Our nurturing camps allow young adventurers to spread their wings, make new friends and discover new skills, with our dedicated Camp Coaches on hand to provide friendly support, constant supervision and gentle reminders to brush their teeth!
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Camp Beaumont gives young teens the opportunity to relish some time away from home and embrace every aspect of camp life, from sharing dorms to flying down zip-wires and learning circus skills, while developing valuable life skills and building self-esteem.
Our exclusive teen camp, Overstrand Hall (‘The House’) is the ultimate retreat for over 15s – a place to experience extreme challenges and fantastic evening entertainment, while chilling out with new friends and enjoying some quality downtime away from the pressures of growing up and school.
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Multi-Activity holiday
The original and ultimate Camp Beaumont experience
With more to choose from than ever before our Multi-Activity holiday packs in as much as possible, so you can hone your favourite hobbies and try a host of new pursuits, from aeroball to zip-wire. Expect a daily itinerary that’s crammed with outdoor adventures and indoor sports, overland thrills and underground exploration, fun on the water and airborne excitement. This year we’ve added NEW options, including computer fun and Bushcraft classes, to our immense choice of activities, which still includes all your favourites, such as go-karting and 3G swing. And from foam parties to campfires, our themed events and evening activities are set to become the social highlight of your holiday. Choose from a three night or four night mini break or a seven or 14 night stay for the full experience. See our website for full dates and prices.
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*This is a sample timetable only. Sessions may change depending on camp scheduling and availability.
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s e i t i v i t c a g n i z Ama Exhilarating activities are at the heart of camp life and, with so much to choose from, there’s something for everyone. Expertly delivered by skilled instructors, look forward to conquering your fears and testing your limits in our safe and inspiring settings. Here’s what’s in store...
Aeroball
A fun combination of basketball and trampolining – working in teams of four, bounce and pass the ball between the four chambers.
Archery
3G Swing
Feel like Robin Hood as you grab a bow and arrow and shoot the targets in our archery range.
Test your nerves as your teammates hoist you as high as you dare and then release. Feel the G-force as you swing through the air! • Aerial Walkway* • Arts and Crafts • Basketball
• Beach Games • Beach Swimming • Bouldering
Abseiling
• Canoe Capsize • Caving • Circus Skills
Tighten your harness, take a deep breath and step backwards over the edge to walk down the wall, Spiderman style!
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Bushcraft NEW FOR 2014!
Protect yourself from the elements in our survival challenge. Learn basic survival skills and build your own shelter.
Balance Beam
Part of our high ropes adventure trail, harness up and step out on the balance beam.
Canoeing
Hop into one of our North American style canoes for an adventure on the water led by our British Canoe Union trained instructors.
Crate Stack
Get your group as high as possible by adding crates to the stack and climbing without it collapsing.
• Dance Ejay • Descender • Environmental Art*
• Field Games • Football • Giant Zipwire
• Go-Kart • High All Aboard • Indoor Initiatives
Giant Zipwire
A real adrenaline rush. Step off the platform and go zipping through the air down into the valley below!
Climbing Whether indoor or outdoor, our climbing walls are a real adventure. Test your bravery to the limit!
High Equilibrium Drum Beat NEW FOR 2014!
Learn about basic beats, work in a group to create your own rhythmic masterpiece using team and problem solving skills.
In this high ropes adventure you must carefully balance the seesaw as you step out either as an individual or a team.
Fencing
Learn the principals of fencing including the lunge and en-guard! *New activities for 2014!
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More amazing activities Raft Building Design and build your own raft out of barrels, logs and rope and take to the water to test it out.
Leap of faith A test of courage – climb to the top of a 10 metre pole then jump to grab on to the trapeze suspended mid-air.
Jacob’s Ladder
Climb your way up a giant high ropes ladder the gaps between the rungs increase as you get higher!
• Internet Café • Jog & Dip* • Kayaking
• Laser Zone • Low Ropes • Mission Possible*
• Nature Trail • Nightline • Orienteering
Zorbing Climb inside our giant zorbing spheres and get rolling!
Jungle Vines
Balance is key as you cross the tight rope on this high ropes element with only hanging vines to hold on to.
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• Parachute Games • Problem Solving • Quad Biking • Skyclimb
• Snorkelling • Swimming • Team Challenge • Team Tech
• Tennis • Volleyball • Water Fight!* • Zipwire
Special events NEW FOR 2014!
New to 2014, special weekly events take place across all our camps during the summer. From dazzling firework displays to giant inflatable assault courses, our special events will add that extra excitement and sparkle to camp life, making every day fun.
Bouncing Madness
Evening enter t ainment Spend your evenings bonding with new friends and take your pick of our exciting activities, which span chilled-out film nights and star gazing, night walks and pool parties.
A day of bouncing fun! The camp will transform into an inflatable assault course with bouncy castles and a range of inflatable games to challenge your friends to.
Campfire Campfire songs, toasted marshmallows, party games and the chance to chill out and chat about your day.
Foam Party
Get ready to get wet in our famous foam party. Party on the dance floor as our foam machines blow bubbly foam over you – one of the most popular evening activities at camp! • Carnival Week • Fireworks
• Pirate Ahoy! • Superhero Party
• Bottle Rockets • Cinema • Disco
• Drum Jam • Hotspots • Karaoke
• It Could Be You • Mini Olympics • Night Walk*
• Pool Party • Quiz • Radio Play
• Scrapheap Challenge • Talent Show
• The Quest • Theme Nights • Trail of Mystery
• Who Wants To Be A Billionaire • Video Game Night *New activities for 2014!
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Activity upgrades Experience even more by upgrading your Multi-Activity stay with an Activity Upgrade. Pick a favourite hobby or try something completely new and, for a supplement cost, spend 15 hours a week focusing on your chosen activity in the mornings and sharing your passion with like-minded friends, before re-joining the rest of the camp for afternoon fun. Get signed up by Beaumont United and spend the week preparing for the ultimate match day experience. It’s a chance for both first timers and those already passing like a pro to develop their football skills, tour a local stadium and take part in essential fitness training under the skilful eyes of FA accredited coaches.
Football Academy
7-10 11-14 15-17 Available at: Grosvenor Hall & Isle of Wight
Golf Pro 16
Spanish School Vamos! Learn the basic lingo with our brand new Spanish language course available exclusively at Dearne Valley this summer. Spanish will be spoken from the first day of class and over the course of the week students will learn how to express needs and use popular everyday expressions.
11-14
Available at: Dearne Valley
Spend time on the fairways with PGA qualified coaches and master the basics or advance your golf to the next level. Visit our stunning off-site course to practise new skills and apply basic rules and etiquette, ready to tee-off for the end of week championship.
11-14 15-17
Available at: Overstrand Hall & West Runton
Waterspor ts
Perfect for campers who love the water! Watersports offers an exciting combination of water-based activities to complement the Multi-Activity holiday. At the Isle of Wight, with the beach just a short stroll away, campers can try their hands at surfing, sea kayaking and bodyboarding, whilst Dearne Valley offers lake-based fun. All beach and open water activities are carried out by qualified BCU (British Canoe Union) camp instructors.
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Surf School Pull on a wetsuit, grab a board and spend your mornings popping-up and riding waves. Aimed at novice surfers who dream of one day hanging ten, our British Surfing Association qualified coaches deliver this fantastic introduction to the sport, with small group sessions on lifeguard patrolled beaches. We supply all your equipment and cover everything from basic techniques to tide awareness.
11-14 15-17
Available at: Overstrand Hall & West Runton
Available at: Dearne Valley & Isle of Wight
Stable Club Experience life in the saddle with an equine adventure that combines riding tuition and horse safety with hands-on stable management. Spend the week preparing for the end of camp gymkhana, and visit off-site stables each morning for riding classes delivered by British Horse Society accredited instructors. For safety reasons, please note our 12st/76kg weight limit.
11-14 15-17
Available at: Dearne Valley, Overstrand Hall, Isle of Wight & West Runton
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“A great way to make new international friends and learn real English while having a great English summer holiday� Louise Lanzer, Spain 18
English in Action Our International students are immersed in the British way of life from the moment they arrive. Within the classroom students learn to improve their English skills developing their grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation alongside speaking, listening, reading and writing skills under the guidance of professionally qualified English language teachers. Outside of the classroom they practise these skills using English as their common language in our adventure activity sessions, whilst developing new friendships and learning about different countries and cultures.
What you need to know
English in Action can be added to our Multi-Activity holiday and is available at most camps.
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All international students receive a minimum of 15 hours of fun, interactive language tuition per week in classes of up to 15. Upon arrival, students are split into mixed-nationality groups by age and ability to make sure they all get the most out of their time at camp. Campers spend a third of each day in structured language classes, with the rest of the day enjoying the many adventure activities available through the Multi-Activity programme. It is a great opportunity to put their new language skills into practice, with all activity sessions carried out in English. Each student will receive a certificate of English as well as an End of Course Report to highlight their progress when they leave.
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Available at: Colomendy, Dearne Valley, Grosvenor Hall, Isle of Wight, Overstrand Hall & West Runton
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E xcursions
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Add an extra adventure to your stay at Camp Beaumont with a day trip to London’s South Bank or Edinburgh’s cobbled streets; ride white-knuckle roller-coasters or shop till you drop; step inside the world of Harry Potter, go ice-skating or visit world-class football stadiums. Choose from more than 20 affordable trips, with specific selections for each centre, and build an exciting new experience into your camp itinerary.
Colomendy
Grosvenor Hall
• Alton Towers • Blue Planet & Cheshire Oaks • Chester (Full/half day) • Ice skating • Liverpool • Manchester & Old Trafford Stadium Tour
• Bluewater Shopping Centre • Canterbury (Full/half day) • Cinema • Harry Potter Studio Tour • Leeds Castle (Full/half day) • London Embankment • Thorpe Park • Windsor Castle & Town
Dearne Valley • Alton Towers • Hillsborough Stadium Tour • Ice skating • Meadowhall • The Deep Aquarium
West Runton & Overstrand Hall
Dukeshouse Wood
Isle of Wight
• Alnwick Castle & Druridge Country Park • Beamish & Metrocentre • Edinburgh
• Harry Potter Studio Tour • Ice Skating • London Embankment • Sandown & Newport • Thorpe Park
• Cambridge • Hunstanton Sea Life Centre • London Embankment • Norwich (Full/half day)
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Our camps From beautiful English countryside and majestic coastal clifftops, to rolling green valleys, natural woodlands and the convenience of city living, each of our camps offers its own particular character and charm.
SCOTLAND
Providing well-equipped residential accommodation, outstanding facilities and a huge array of fantastic activities at every camp, we’re sure to have the perfect destination to appeal to both young adventurers and parents alike, whatever their interests, needs and requirements may be.
EDINBURGH
NEWCASTLE
With a friendly ‘home from home’ atmosphere, the fantastic campus feel and the wonderful sense of freedom which allows our campers the opportunity to really unwind, it’s safe to say that sleeping away from home has never been so much fun!
LEEDS
Dearne Valley, page 26
MANCHESTER
ENGLAND
Location: Conisbrough, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Nearby: Sheffield, Leeds, York, Manchester
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BIRMINGHAM
NORWICH CAMBRIDGE
WALES LONDON
Colomendy, page 24
Location: Mold, Flintshire, Wales Nearby: Liverpool, Manchester
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Dukeshouse Wood page 28 Location: Hexham, Northumberland Nearby: Newcastle, Scotland
7-10 11-14 West Runton* page 34
“The staff, food & accommodation were great and I made some great friends!” Lucy, camper
Location: West Runton, Norfolk Nearby: Norwich
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*Previously Pinewood Sands
Overstrand Hall* page 32 Location: Nr Cromer, Norfolk Nearby: Norwich
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*Previously The House
Grosvenor Hall, page 30
Location: Ashford, Kent Nearby: London, Canterbury, Brighton
11-14 15-17 Isle of Wight, page 36
Location: Bembridge, Isle of Wight Nearby: Portsmouth, Brighton
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Colomendy Packed with adrenaline-fuelled activities and extreme challenges, this adventure park in the hills is a fantastic choice for thrill-seekers of all ages. Hurtle through the air on our giant zipwire, venture inside our man-made cave or take a stroll through the treetops on our NEW aerial walkway. If your child loves the thrill of a challenge and non-stop fun, then they’ll definitely enjoy our enormous activity park in the hills. What’s the camp like? • Nestled in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in North Wales, our 130-acre site is surrounded by rolling hills and natural woodlands which brim with wildlife • Fully secure, with boundary fencing, security gates and CCTV • Dorms sleep 2-12, with a selection en-suite
Ages
7-10 11-14 15-17 Activity Upgrades English in Action
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Activities
Best bits • NEW aerial treetop walkway • Giant zip-wire • Massive 3G Swing • Caving system built into the natural rock • On-site watersports lake • Over 55 activities
3G Swing Abseiling Aerial Walkway Aeroball Archery Arts & Crafts Balance Beam Basketball Bouldering Bushcraft Canoeing Caving Circus Skills Climbing Dance Ejay Drum Beat Environmental Art Fencing Field Games Football Frisbee Golf Giant Zipwire High All Aboard Indoor Initiatives Internet Café Jacob’s Ladder Jog & Dip Jungle Vines Kayaking Laser Zone Leap Of Faith Low Ropes Nature Trail Nightline Orienteering Parachute Games Raft Building Team Tech Volleyball Waterfight & slide Zipwire Zorbing
Evening Entertainment Bottle Rockets Campfire Cinema Disco Karaoke Mini Olympics Nightwalk In the Spotlight Quiz Scrapheap Challenge Theme nights Trail of Mystery Video Game Night
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Best bits • State-of-the-art activity park with ropes courses, climbing walls and zipwire • 11,000 sq ft indoor activity centre • Large indoor climbing and bouldering wall • Over 47 activities
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Dearne Valley State-of-the-art and eco-friendly, Dearne Valley is our most environmentally sustainable camp yet and features a water recycling plant and one of Europe’s biggest solar panels. Fantastic for multi-activity escapes, you can get back to nature, experience high-adrenaline activities and try out our new ropes courses and indoor climbing wall. What’s the camp like? Looking out over 50-acres of South Yorkshire parkland, Dearne Valley recently benefited from a multi-million pound investment programme, which means you can expect a brand new centre, all en-suite accommodation and fully refurbished facilities. Our ‘wild’ yet secure site benefits from 24/7 CCTV monitoring, boundary fencing and security gates.
Activities
Abseiling Aeroball Archery Arts & Crafts Basketball Bushcraft Circus Skills Climbing Crate Stack Dance Ejay Drum Beat Environmental Art Fencing Field Games Football High All Aboard High Equilibrium Indoor Initiatives Internet Café Jacob’s Ladder Junk Laser Zone Leap Of Faith Low Ropes Nature Trail Nightline Orienteering Team Tech Volleyball Water Fight & Slide Zipwire Zorbing
Evening Entertainment Campfire Cinema Drum Jam Disco Environmental Art Hotspots Karaoke Mini Olympics Nightwalk Quiz Radio Play Scrapheap Challenge Theme Nights Singstar Trail Of Mystery
Ages
11-14 15-17 Activity Upgrades English in Action, Stable Club, Spanish School, Watersports
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Dukeshouse Wood Expect non-stop action at our junior woodland camp in the North of England. There’s something here for every intrepid adventurer, from the dizzying heights of the double 3G Swing and the thrills and skills of quad biking, to survival skills and orienteering. What’s the camp like? Home to 18-acres of unspoilt countryside, our beautiful fellside centre sits just outside Hexham’s leafy suburbs in Northumberland. Boundary fencing and gates keep our site safe and secure, and our guests sleep in recently refurbished 4-10 person en-suite dorms.
Ages
7-10 11-14
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Activities
3G Swing Abseiling Aeroball Archery Arts & Crafts Balance Beam Basketball Bushcraft Circus Skills Climbing Dance Ejay Drum Beat Environmental Art Fencing Field Games Football High All Aboard High Equilibrium Indoor Initiatives Internet Café Jacob’s Ladder Jungle Vines Junk Laser Zone Leap Of Faith Mission Possible Nature Trail Nightline Orienteering Parachute Games Quad Biking Team Challenge Team Tech Volleyball Waterfight & slide Zipwire Zorbing
Evening Entertainment
Best bits • Recently upgraded adventure park, with high ropes and double 3G Swing • 8,000sq ft all-weather activity barn • Outdoor Laser Zone • Over 50 activities
Bottle Rockets Campfire Cinema Disco Hotspots Karaoke Mini Olympics Night Walk Quiz Scrapheap Challenge Talent Show Theme Nights Trail Of Mystery
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Best bits • Huge adventure park including sky climb, triple zip wire & high ropes courses • Fantastic indoor swimming pool • Dance studio & disco hall • 25,000sq ft indoor sports hall • Blu-ray Cinema • Over 49 activities
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Grosvenor Hall This cosmopolitan camp has some of Europe’s finest activity facilities, including a huge indoor sports centre and a fantastic pool complex. Our vast adventure park appeals to all ages and offers more than 45 exhilarating activities, from our triple zip wire to parachute games and fencing. What’s the camp like? Home to 50-acres of sports, adventure and recreational facilities, Grosvenor Hall sits in the heart of Ashford, an hour outside London. Guests sleep in 2-8 person dorms on our secure site, with boundary fencing, security gates and CCTV. Our impressive dining facilities cater for multi-faith groups.
Ages
11-14 15-17
Activities
3G Swing Abseiling Aeroball Archery Arts & Crafts Balance Beam Basketball Bushcraft Canoe Capsize Circus skills Climbing Crate Stack Dance Ejay Descender Drum Beat Fencing Field Games Football High All Aboard High Equilibrium Indoor Initiatives Internet Café Jacob’s Ladder Junk Laser Zone Leap Of Faith Nature Trail Nightline Orienteering Parachute Games Quad Biking Skyclimb Swimming Team Challenge Team Tech Volleyball Waterfight & slide Zipwire Zorbing
Evening Entertainment Bottle Rockets Campfire Cinema Disco Karaoke Mini Olympics Nightwalk Pool Party Quiz Scrapheap Challenge Theme Nights
Activity Upgrades Football Academy, English in Action
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Overstrand Hall* This inspiring beachside centre offers the perfect setting for teenagers to chill out and enjoy some downtime away from home. Aimed at older teens, expect adventurous activities, like climbing and quad biking, as well as some seriously cool excursions and evening entertainment. What’s the camp like? A grand manor house and 9-acre estate on the North Norfolk coast located within a few miles of our West Runton camp, Overstrand Hall sits next to a sandy beach in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Boundary fencing and security gates keep our site secure, and teens sleep in 4-16 person dorms, with access to the manor’s stunning grounds, plus beach games, cool excursions and eclectic evening entertainment.
Ages
1Open 5-17day dates: Activity Upgrades Stable Club, Surf School, Golf Pro, English in Action
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*Previously ‘The House’
Activities
Abseiling Aeroball Archery Arts & Crafts Balance Beam Beach Games Bushcraft Caving Circus Skills Climbing Crate Stack Dance Ejay Environmental Art Fencing Field Games Football High All Aboard High Equilibrium Indoor Initiatives Internet Café Jacob’s Ladder Jungle Vine Leap Of Faith Low Ropes Nightline Orienteering Parachute Games Problem Solving Team Tech Tennis Volleyball Waterfight & slide Zorbing
Best bits • Exclusive camp for 15-17 year olds • Regular special events including the infamous foam party • Choose the holiday you want – take part in activities or chill with friends • Special evening excursions and entertainment • All-weather outdoor tennis courts • Over 67 activities
Evening Entertainment Battle of the Sexes Campfire Disco Karaoke Mini Olympics Night Walk Quiz Scrapheap Challenge Theme Nights The Quest
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Best bits • Activity park with zip wire, quad bikes and caving • Indoor & outdoor climbing walls • Indoor swimming pool & sports hall • Cinema complex • Over 68 activities
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West Runton* Beach lovers are in their element at our beautiful, cliff-top centre. Abseil with sea views or learn to surf, speed around the go-kart track then spend the evening stargazing. With an all-weather activity centre and heated pool for canoe games and parties, you’re spoilt for choice at West Runton. What’s the camp like? A pine-fringed site, occupying 30 acres of North Norfolk coastline, West Runton boasts stunning seascapes, direct beach access and close proximity to our Overstrand Hall camp. A decked alfresco eating area means you can dine in the great outdoors. Our dorms sleep 4-14, and our boundary fencing and security gates keep everyone safe and secure.
Ages
7-10 11-14
Activities
Abseiling Aeroball Archery Arts & Crafts Beach Games Bouldering Bushcraft Caving Circus Skills Climbing Crate Stack Dance Ejay Drum Beat Fencing Field Games Football Go-Karts Indoor Initiatives Internet Café Junk Laser Zone Leap Of Faith Low Ropes Mission Possible Nightline Orienteering Parachute Games Quad Biking Swimming Team Tech Volleyball Waterfight & slide Zipwire Zorbing
Evening Entertainment Bottle Rockets Campfire Cinema Disco Karaoke It Could Be You Mini Olympics Nightwalks Pool Party Quiz Scrapheap Challenge Theme Nights Trail Of Mystery Video Game Night
Activity Upgrades Stable Club, Surf School, Golf Pro English in Action
*Previously ‘Pinewood Sands’
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Isle of Wight The ultimate camp for watersports fans, crashing waves meet high adventure at our coolest beach centre. A short ferry ride from England’s south coast, you could be surfing, sunbathing or sea swimming with friends, while land lovers can look forward to 3G swings and zipwires, abseiling and underground caving. What’s the camp like? Surrounded by 100-acres of open fields and natural woodland, our cliff-top site overlooks the sandy beach at Whitecliff Bay. A campus-style centre with boundary fencing and security gates, access to the beach is always supervised and our guests sleep in 4-12 bed dorms, with optional en-suites.
Ages
7-10 11-14 15-17 Activity Upgrade Football Academy, Stable Club, Watersports, English in Action
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Activities
3G Swing Abseiling Aeroball Archery Arts & Crafts Balance Beam Basketball Beach Games Beach Swimming Bushcraft Caving Circus Skills Climbing Dance Ejay Environmental Art Fencing Field Games Football Go-Karts Indoor Initiatives Jacob’s Ladder Laser Zone Leap Of Faith Low Ropes Nightline Orienteering Parachute Games Quad Biking Snorkelling Swimming Team Challenge Team Tech Volleyball Waterfight & slide Zipwire Zorbing
Evening Entertainment
Best bits • Specialist watersports camp • NEW heated swimming pool • 3G swing overlooking the sea • Over 52 activities
Bottle Rockets Campfire Cinema Disco Karaoke It Could Be You Mini Olympics Nightwalk Pool Party Singstar Quiz Scrapheap Challenge Theme Nights Who Wants To Be A Billionaire Video Game Night
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g n i e b l l e w & y t e f Sa With over 30 years’ experience as one of the UK’s premier adventure holiday providers, you’re in safe hands at Camp Beaumont. We create camps that truly excel – where young people try new experiences and conquer their fears in safe and nurturing environments. Safety first
Family friendship
We carry out risk assessments and detailed inspections for all our camp facilities. Our DBS checked staff receive rigorous training and we regularly review our safety policies to ensure they are up to date and comply with best practice.
Our fully inclusive environments enable young people of all ages to feel part of our wider family. With campers from a huge range of backgrounds, and activities to suit all interests and abilities, we truly offer something for every individual.
Guaranteed fun & total care The Beaumont experience is all about having fun and being part of something special. Feeling safe and cared for is vital in achieving this, so maintaining the highest standards of supervision and pastoral care are a priority.
The best team Our exceptional staff are selected for their patience, enthusiasm and ability to inspire and motivate young people, and our dedicated Welfare Teams are committed to making sure everyone feels happy, relaxed and at home.
Watersports
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“Thought I would miss Mum but I didn’t because there was so much to do. Want to come back next year, but for two weeks this time!” John, camper
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Our people Our committed staff work tirelessly to ensure that every Camp Beaumont experience is exceptional, by creating safe and happy environments which make each holiday feel complete.
Activity Instructors
Our staff are hand-picked, based on their passion and experience – an approach which, we believe, makes Camp Beaumont that bit more special.
Every member of camp staff, from our instructors and Camp Coaches, to our catering and office staff, hold enhanced DBS checks. Each camp has fully trained first-aiders on site, and our night duty staff are on-hand after hours.
We search high and low to find the very best staff to work with – people who demonstrate patience, enthusiasm and a sincere desire to enhance the lives of our young guests. Many of our staff came to Camp Beaumont as children, so they know just what it takes to create truly outstanding memories.
A dedicated team Each camp has a dedicated on-site management team. Our Camp Managers, Welfare Managers and Programme Managers work together to ensure everything runs smoothly, and our Camp Coaches act as older siblings, by caring for each camper, answering their questions and keeping a responsible eye on them from dawn to dusk.
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Our activity instructors are trained to the highest standards and receive regular health & safety updates, first aid training and welfare coaching. We assess all our staff on an ongoing basis to make sure that our standards never slip.
All staff
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How to book Our flexible payment options mean you can choose the method which suits you best. Spread the costs over several months; pay in full at the time of booking; or use a combination of credit card payments and childcare vouchers.
On our website
Payment methods
Book online at www.campbeaumont.co.uk (UK) or www.campbeaumont.com (International)*
• Credit** or debit card • Childcare vouchers – we accept all major providers • Bank transfer – using your child’s surname as a booking reference, send to:
By email Drop us a line at enquiries@campbeaumont.co.uk (UK) or enquiries@campbeaumont.com (International)
By phone Call 0800 655 6560 (UK) or +44 (0)1603 614000 (outside UK) between 8.30am and 5pm Monday-Friday, or leave a message on our 24-hour answering service and we’ll return the call during office hours.
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Kingswood Learning & Leisure Group Ltd, National Westminster Bank, St James & Piccadilly branch, PO Box 2DG, London W1A 2DG, England. Sort code: 56-00-03 Account number: 79206352
What happens next? Once we’ve received your deposit, we’ll send written confirmation and an invoice for the balance, which should be paid by the due date shown. If you’ve taken out our travel insurance, we’ll send you a policy document with full terms and conditions. If not, we’ll send you an indemnity form, which should be completed and returned. You’ll receive a ‘Welcome Pack’ via email, which contains all the information you need, plus a medical and emergency contact form. Pre-ordered Camp Kits will be waiting for your child on arrival.
Please note: Deposits are non-refundable. Please contact us regarding any discrepancies on confirmation/ invoice. Changes to bookings are subject to a £20 administration fee and any additional costs incurred.
*Online bookings can only be paid for by debit or credit card. To pay with childcare vouchers or by bank transfer, please call us on 0800 655 6560. **Credit card payments are subject to a 2% fee, up to a maximum of £30 per transaction.
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Transpor t Travelling within the UK Escorted travel Drop off and pick up your child at one of our prearranged points (see map), so that they can travel to and from camp, accompanied by our friendly Camp Beaumont Transport Team and their fellow campers. Most journeys are by coach (fitted with lap belts) but some routes may also involve trains.
Parent arranged travel If you would like to bring your child to camp yourself, you should drop them off between 3pm and 5pm on their first day and pick them up between 9am and 11am at the end of camp.
Travelling from abroad Escorted travel from airports The main UK airports (see map) are staffed by the Camp Beaumont team each Saturday – your child will be met in the arrivals terminal, once they have gone through passport control and customs and they will then join other students on our coaches to travel to the camp. Campers are supervised at all times.
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We need your flight details at least six weeks before camp begins. If you cannot get flights at the times noted on our website, we will assist you in making alternative arrangements for your child to be transferred to and from the camp.
What if the flight is delayed? Our transport staff are in contact with our office and can support with any delays. All you need to do is contact us as soon as you become aware of any issues. If there are any delays or problems with a departure we will contact you on the number you provide us with, so if you are going to be on holiday yourself, do not forget to give us alternative contact details.
Transfers from Paris and Calais In addition, we offer transport from Paris via the Eurostar as part of our service. Please call your Camp Specialist on +44 (0) 1603 614 000 for more details.
For a complete list of escorted travel departure and arrival times plus prices please visit www.campbeaumont.co.uk/transport (UK) or www.campbeaumont.com/transport (International)
Dukeshouse Wood
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Coach pick up: Edinburgh, Newcastle
Dearne Valley
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Isle of Wight
Airport pick up: London Gatwick, London Heathrow Coach pick up: Clackett Lane services, Ebbsfleet, Guildford, Newbury, Portsmouth
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FAQs Age groups Campers are split into 3 age groups (7-10, 11-14 and 15-17) for accommodation and activities. However, if siblings (of the same gender) would like to share accommodation or you feel that your child would be more comfortable with a group of younger or older children, please call us to discuss. Equipment We supply all specialist equipment (conforming to British or European standards), including approved buoyancy aids, which must be worn for all watersports. We continually update our safety equipment to reflect current best practices. Off-site activities On occasion, we venture off-site to explore the local area, perhaps visiting a nearby village, National Park or beach. Children entering the sea as part of a beach visit are always accompanied by a qualified Beach Lifeguard.
Q. Can I visit before deciding? A. Yes of course. Call us to arrange a free guided tour of any camp or attend one of our free taster days. Q. Will my child take part in all activities? A. With so much on offer, we cannot guarantee they will take part in everything but we’ll fit in as much as possible. Poor weather conditions can occasionally put some activities on hold or, they may be substituted with indoor activities.
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Q. What happens if my child has chosen to focus on a certain activity but wants to go on an excursion at the same time? A. They can choose to miss part of their chosen activity to go on an excursion but we can’t offer any refunds. Excursions are restricted to certain days, so there can sometimes be an overlap. Q. How do you deal with welfare issues, like homesickness? A. Our staff hold welfare as a priority and each camp has an on-site Welfare Manager, who is expert at turning tears into smiles and helping children get fully involved in camp life. We’ll contact you if we’re concerned and you’re welcome to call our team if you have any worries. Q. How do I contact my child? A. We have activities planned from dawn till dusk so there isn’t much free time, and it’s important for everyone to settle into camp routines without home contact during the first weekend. If you need to get in touch, please email or telephone the camp by midday Monday-Thursday and we will do our best to arrange a phone call for the same evening. Q. Can my child take their mobile phone? A. Yes, but we discourage this to minimise loss, theft or damage and to help prevent homesickness. We are unable to accept responsibility for mobile phones and have clear policies on their use, particularly during activities, meal times or at night when others are sleeping. We also recommend leaving iPods and laptops etc. at home as we can’t look after them and they’re not covered by our insurance. Q. Do you have a Code of Conduct? A. Yes – you’ll receive a copy in your welcome pack, which you and your child should sign and return. Campers are made aware of the camp rules upon arrival and throughout their stay.
For a more detailed list of FAQs, please visit www.campbeaumont.co.uk/faqs Q. Can my child share a room with a friend or sibling? A. We’ll do our best to keep friends together – just let us know who they want to share with when you return your Welcome Form. Dorms are arranged by age and gender, therefore it is not possible for brothers and sisters to share.
Q. What should my child bring to camp? A. We’ll send you a full packing list once you’ve booked. You’ll need suitable outerwear, such as decent waterproofs, footwear and casual clothes. Please make sure you label all items with a full name. We provide all specialist equipment and safety kit.
Q. What time do campers go to bed? A. It varies for each age group but 9.30pm is the norm for younger children and 11pm for the oldest campers. Once ‘lights out’ is called, our night duty staff take over – they reassure the anxious and settle the high spirited until all is quiet, then continue to monitor the accommodation throughout the night.
Q. What about pocket money? A. We recommend up to £10 per day. We have a small shop on camp, with souvenirs, snacks and drinks. We offer a ‘bank’ style facility where campers can keep their money safe, withdrawing a little each day to spend at camp or during excursions.
Q. What about children’s hygiene? A. Campers are encouraged to wash and shower daily. Younger campers are supervised for teeth and hair brushing and older campers receive gentle reminders when needed. We offer a laundry service for children staying longer than one week.
Q. Can I drop my child off and pick them up from camp? A. Yes, of course – this is our most popular method of arrival. Drop them off between 3pm and 5pm on their first day and pick them up between 9am and 11am at the end of camp. Early arrival or late collection may result in additional charges.
Q. How secure are the accommodation buildings during the day? A. All accommodation buildings are secured during daytime activities. If your child needs to get something from their dormitory, their Camp Coach can let them in, but we discourage entry during the day, to concentrate on having fun.
Q. My child has a medical condition or behavioural issues - can they still come? A. Please call us to discuss specific details before booking your holiday. We pride ourselves on our truly inclusive camps, and it’s rare that we can’t host a child, but there may be occasions where camp life isn’t suitable. The more information we have in advance, the better we are positioned to confirm suitability. We reserve the right to send individuals home at their parents’ expense with no refund if their behaviour adversely affects the enjoyment, safety or welfare of others.
Q. What’s the food like? A. Our food is suitable for the fast-paced activity holiday environment, with freshly prepared meals and varied menus. We encourage campers to try new things and even get most of them to try the salads! Please let us know of any special requirements before arrival.
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London Day Camps 10 action-packed half term, Easter and summer day camps for 3-16 year olds As the UK’s original day camp operator we have been part and parcel of the holiday calendar for 34 years and it is our great privilege to provide busy Mums and Dads with high quality affordable childcare every school holiday. Our camps are hosted at the finest schools across London and the Home Counties and with more booking options than ever, Camp Beaumont Day Camps are delighted to be your No 1 choice for school holiday fun.
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Summar y of dates: FEBRUARY HALF TERM
4-16
EASTER
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MAY HALF TERM
4-16
SUMMER CAMPS
3-16
OCTOBER HALF TERM
4-16
Monday 17th – Friday 21st February Blackheath, Esher, Mill Hill & Northwood
Monday 7th – Thursday 17th April Blackheath, Esher, Mill Hill, Northwood & Richmond
Tuesday 27th – Friday 30th May Blackheath, Esher & Mill Hill
Every Monday to Friday from 7th July – 29th August All 10 Day Camps will be open on the following dates: 7th July-29th August – Mill Hill & Blackheath 7th July-22nd August – Northwood 14th July-22nd August – Esher & Woodford Green 21st July-29th August – Richmond 21st July-22nd August – Wimbledon 28th July-29th August – Ascot & Reigate 28th July-22nd August – Tunbridge Wells
Monday 27th – Friday 31st October Blackheath, Esher, Mill Hill & Northwood
Early booking offers are available- the earlier you book the more you save. For more information or to receive a Day Camp Brochure call us on 01263 823000 or visit campbeaumont.co.uk/daycamps UK: campbeaumont.co.uk | 0800 655 6560 INTERNATIONAL: campbeaumont.com | +44 (0)1603 614000
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Terms & conditions 1. DEFINITIONS
3. BOOKING PROCEDURE
4.6 You shall be entitled to cancel the Booking upon providing Us with written notice and paying the following charges:
Administration Charges - Amendments or alterations to Bookings must be requested in accordance with the procedure outlined at clause 4.1 and will be subject to an administration charge of £20 per amendment. Arrival Date - The arrival date specified in the Booking Confirmation or such other date as may be applicable by reference to these Conditions. Booking - The booking as detailed in the Booking Confirmation made by You and accepted by Us in accordance with these Conditions. Booking Confirmation - Our written confirmation of the Booking. Cancellation Charges - The cancellation charges payable by You in accordance with the provisions of clause 4.6. Child/Children - The child or children for whom the Booking is made. Conditions - The terms and conditions set out in this document and any special terms and conditions agreed in writing between Us & You together with our Travel Rules. Contract - The contract between Us and You for the Booking. Travel Rules – the rules applying to all travel services provided as part of your Booking which can be viewed on our website at www.campbeaumont. co.uk or provided in hard copy on request. Travel Insurance - The insurance cover offered by Camp Beaumont as arranged through Endsleigh and insured by AXA details of which are available on request. Departure Date - The departure date specified in the Booking Confirmation or such other date as may be applicable by reference to these Conditions. Deposit - The non-refundable holding deposit as specified in the Booking Confirmation payable by you in accordance with these Conditions. Our/We/Us - Kingswood Learning & Leisure Group Limited trading as Camp Beaumont (a company incorporated in England & Wales under company number 3476432) whose registered address is at Kingswood House, Alkmaar Way, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 6BF. Payment Dates - Unless otherwise agreed in writing by Us: (a)The Deposit shall be payable immediately upon confirmation of the booking by You or, where the Booking is made less than 56 days prior to the Arrival Date, at the same time as payment of the balance of the Price and (b) The balance of the Price shall be payable upon such date as specified in the Booking Confirmation or, where no such date has been specified in the Booking Confirmation, by no later than 56 days prior to the Arrival Date or, where the Booking is made less than 56 days prior to the Arrival Date, the full Price shall be payable immediately upon return of the Booking Confirmation by You. Price - The price set out in the Booking Confirmation or as otherwise confirmed in writing by Us. You/Your - The person firm or company whose Booking is accepted by Us in accordance with these Conditions.
3.1 We shall generate a Booking Confirmation in response to a booking enquiry made by You (whether made by submission of an order form or by other written or oral enquiry). The Booking Confirmation shall be deemed to be an offer made by Us to You to enter into a contract subject to these Conditions which may be withdrawn at any time prior to acceptance by You in accordance with clause 3.2 prior to the date stated thereon or otherwise prescribed by Us. 3.2 You may accept our offer by signing the Booking Confirmation and returning it to Us along with payment of such Deposit or Price or part thereof as specified on the Booking Confirmation upon which a binding Contract will immediately come into force between Us and You. 3.3 No Booking Confirmation shall be deemed to be validly returned to Us unless accompanied by payment of any Deposit or other sum as stated on the Booking Confirmation. 3.4 Any Booking Confirmation not returned by you prior to any date stated thereon or as otherwise prescribed by Us shall be deemed to have expired. 3.5 Provisional bookings will be held at Our discretion and We shall not be liable in the event We are unable or unwilling to provide a Booking Confirmation which incorporates Your preferred dates. 3.6 You shall not be entitled to make any alteration to any documentation issued by Us. Any alteration required to any details which appear on the Booking Confirmation should be notified to Us as soon as possible and in the event We are able to satisfy Your requirements We shall send to You a revised Booking Confirmation. If you wish to make any alteration or amendment after you have returned the signed Booking Confirmation to Us the provisions of clause 4 will apply. 3.7 Bookings where the deposit is paid for by childcare vouchers will not be confirmed until payment has been received by Us from the childcare voucher provider.
PERIOD (PRIOR TO ARRIVAL DATE) AMOUNT More than 56 days Deposit only 56-29 days 30% 28-15 days 45% 14-1 days 100% On or after Arrival Date 100%
2. CONDITIONS APPLICABLE 2.1 These Conditions shall apply to the Contract to the exclusion of all other terms & conditions. 2.2 No variation to these Conditions (including any special terms and conditions agreed between the parties) shall be binding unless agreed in writing between Us and You. 2.3 Any representations made by Us or by Our employees or agents concerning the Booking shall not be incorporated into the Contract unless confirmed in writing by Us and in entering into the Contract You acknowledge that You do not rely on and waive any claim for breach of any such representations which are not so confirmed. 2.4 Any typographical, clerical or other error or omission in any sales literature, leaflet, quotation, price list, acceptance of offer, Booking Confirmation, invoice or other documentation issued by Us shall be subject to correction without any liability on Our part unless such correction materially affects Your rights and obligations to Your detriment in which case You shall be entitled to cancel the Contract without liability within 14 days of receipt of the notice of such correction. In the event of cancellation in such circumstances You shall be entitled to a refund of the Price or any part thereof (including the Deposit) paid to Us at the date of cancellation (except in respect of any services provided). 2.5 The details published in various brochures and leaflets are compiled from up-to-date and accurate information available at the time of going to press (the print date appearing in each brochure or leaflet).
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4. CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS 4.1 If You wish to change Your Booking We will endeavour to make such changes as You may request but it may not always be possible to accommodate such requests. Any request for changes to the Booking may be made either in writing or by telephoning the camp specialists on 0800 655 6560. If We agree to Your request We will confirm the changes in writing. Any changes are made subject to payment by You of an Administration Charge and any increase in the Price resulting from the change. We cannot accept changes or additions to travel plans 10 days or less prior to the Arrival or departure Date. 4.2 We reserve the right to make changes to the Booking which are required to conform with any applicable safety or other statutory requirements or which are not of a material nature. 4.3 Itineraries, programmes and transportation services are subject to alteration due to weather or operational factors beyond Our control and We reserve the right to substitute alternative accommodation or other facilities or services of reasonably equal or better standard without prior notice or liability and without any alteration to the Price. 4.4 Specialist activities, excursions and transport routes are subject to minimum numbers and availability. We reserve the right to withdraw or substitute any of these services where We consider there are insufficient numbers to reasonably facilitate them. 4.5 Material changes may be necessary by reason of prevailing weather conditions, operational considerations and matters beyond Our control (including Force Majeure events). Accordingly We reserve the right to make changes which are of a material nature and in such circumstances We will inform You as soon as reasonably possible. In such event You shall have the following options: (a) to accept the change (subject to paying any additional charges or receiving a refund in respect of any resulting variation in the Price) in which case the Contract shall be deemed as varied accordingly; or (b) to book a substituted holiday (or activity) using the credit for the Price (or that part of the Price attributable to the affected activity) which we shall provide to You; or (c) to cancel the Booking or such part of the Booking as may be affected in which case We shall refund in full all sums paid as at the date of cancellation in respect of the Booking or the affected part of the Booking less any insurance premiums (and excluding interest).
4.7 Without prejudice to any other right or remedy available to Us We shall be entitled to cancel the Contract without any liability in the following circumstances: (a) if You do not pay the Price in full in accordance with the Payment Dates; or (b) if You fail to provide any information requested by Us; or (c) if any of the circumstances specified in clause 6.4 or 6.9 apply; or (d) if We in our sole discretion consider that the Holiday is unsuitable for your Child. In the event of cancellation under this clause 4.7 You shall be liable to pay the Cancellation Charges specified at clause 4.6. The date of cancellation shall be deemed to be the date upon which we provide you with notice of cancellation. 4.8 You may be able to reclaim the Cancellation Charges (in full or in part) under the terms of the Travel Insurance if selected by You (terms and conditions apply - see policy for details). 5. PRICE AND PAYMENT 5.1 Subject to any special terms agreed in writing You shall make payment for the Deposit and the balance of the Price in accordance with the Payment Dates. We will not send payment reminders. For customers paying by credit/debit card, Your nominated credit/ debit card will be automatically debited for the remaining balance on the date shown on Your invoice. If You wish to settle your balance using an alternative credit/debit card or another means, You must ensure that You contact Us at least 10 days prior to the due date shown on Your invoice. In the event that Your nominated credit/debit card is declined, We reserve the right to cancel Your booking in which instance our cancellation charges as detailed in clause 4.6 will be applied to Your booking and/or to charge interest in accordance with clause 5.3. 5.2 A charge of £30 will be applied to Bookings received from persons outside the United Kingdom to cover additional administration and postage charges. 5.3 If You fail to make payment by the Payment Dates then without prejudice to any other right or remedy available to Us We shall be entitled to charge You interest at the rate of 5% per annum above Royal Bank of Scotland base rate from time to time until payment in full is made (a part of a month being treated as a full month for the purpose of calculating interest). 5.4 A 2% credit card charge will be applied to all credit card transactions (such charge shall not exceed £30.00). 6. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 6.1 Participation in activities requires individuals to be in good health and have a reasonable basic level of fitness and a willingness to take part. 6.2 You will be required to complete and return to Us the appropriate Pastoral Care forms contained in Your Welcome Pack which will be sent out to You once Your booking has been confirmed. Completed Pastoral Care forms must be received by us BEFORE we can accept your child at camp. We reserve the right to exclude any Child arriving at camp where completed Pastoral Care forms have not been received by Us prior to their Arrival at Camp. 6.3 Children will be required to ensure that their behaviour is compatible with the orderly conduct of activities and that minimal disturbance to other visitors is caused and Children are required at all times to follow the verbal and/or written instructions of Our staff and comply with the Travel Rules. 6.4 You and Your Child shall at all times take such precautions as shall be necessary and/or as may be reasonably required by Us to prevent or restrict the spread of infectious or contagious diseases e.g., chicken pox, gastro enteritis. In particular (and without limitation) You are required to advise Us if Your Child has suffered from or been in contact with other persons or animals suffering from infectious or contagious diseases representing any threat to human health within the period of 4 weeks prior to the Arrival Date at Camp in which case We shall be entitled to cancel the Booking of the Child and the appropriate Cancellation Charges (calculated on a pro-rata basis where appropriate) will apply but may be reclaimable under the Travel
Insurance if selected by You (terms and conditions apply - see policy for details). Failure to provide such information that results in additional care to your child (and or other children where a communicable disease) will incur additional charges as deemed appropriate and reasonable for the care required. 6.5 We reserve the right to decline to accept or to cancel any Booking or exclude any Child at any time prior to the Arrival Date or between the Arrival date and the Departure Date if in Our reasonable opinion the behaviour of that Child is or may be disruptive, dangerous, inappropriate or incompatible with the general enjoyment of other visitors. Behaviour deemed inappropriate may include but is not limited to: • Leaving the site unless accompanied by a member of Our staff; • Threatening behaviour including offensive or insulting language to other visitors or Our staff; • Suspected involvement with illegal drugs; • Smoking by under 16’s or smoking outside designated areas; • Entering accommodation used by the opposite sex or fostering an inappropriate relationship with another visitor; • Wilfully leaving allocated accommodation blocks without good reason after lights out; • Inappropriate use of mobile phones, cameras or video equipment • Theft, vandalism or illegal activities; • Inappropriate behaviour; • Failure to comply with the Travel Rules; • Bullying (in any form) which adversely affects the enjoyment of other visitors. Where we exercise Our rights under this clause You must arrange for Your Child to be collected within 24 hours of Our notifying You. Any additional costs so incurred shall be entirely Your responsibility and You shall reimburse any costs reasonably incurred by Us in connection with the exclusion of Your Child (to include costs of arranging alternative care and/ or transportation). 6.6 It is Your responsibility to inform Us at the time of Booking or as soon as You become aware of any actual or anticipated disabilities, social or behavioural problems or circumstances (including details of past experiences) affecting Your Child where such problems or circumstances may affect Your Child’s stay (including the provision of any transportation services), the stay of other visitors and the ability of Our staff to support Your Child appropriately. This may include but is not limited to mobility or medical problems, diagnosed conditions such as ADHD or Asperger’s Syndrome, past difficulties experienced such as being excluded from school or extended periods being cared for away from parents. If We believe that We need to make reasonable adjustments to our usual programme or pastoral care or transportation arrangements of a Child We will carefully consider matters with reference to social compatibility, physical access, successful participation and health and safety. All information provided will be treated sensitively and confidentially. We are committed to making our holidays accessible to as many guests as possible but upon occasion may recommend a day camp holiday in place of a residential stay and very occasionally We may not be able to provide the service required. Where such information is provided to Us promptly and as required under these Conditions and We cancel any Booking made You shall be entitled to a full refund of any Deposit or part of the Price relating to the affected part of the Booking as the case may be. 6.7 On request You shall provide Us with written confirmation from Your Child’s General Practitioner confirming the suitability of the Holiday for Your Child with particular reference to such considerations as physical access, successful participation and health and safety. 6.8 We reserve the right to exclude any Child or cancel the Booking for any Child at any time prior to the Arrival Date or between the Arrival Date and the Departure Date if We in Our absolute discretion have reason to believe that important information has not been provided to Us. In such circumstances Cancellation Charges shall be payable as set out at clause 4. 6.9 Where We provide transportation as part of the Booking You and/ or Your Child shall abide by the Travel Rules . Failure to do so may result in our declining to provide transportation services for your Child or in making alternative transportation arrangements at your cost. Serious breach may result in exclusion of your Child in accordance with clause 6.5. All transport routes are subject to minimum numbers and availability, and times may change depending on operational requirements. Any changes to routes or times will be notified to You as soon as is reasonable and where possible a suitable alternative will be provided or a refund will be offered. 6.10 In an instance where a child is seen by our first aiders and has been deemed to be well, if a parent then requests the child to be taken to a doctors’ surgery or hospital and a taxi journey is involved, you may be liable for the cost of the journey. Where this is the case, we will endeavour to contact you to authorise the payment.
6.11 Supervised off-site visits may be included in some Holidays without prior notice to You. If You do not wish your Child to participate in such offsite visits (which may include, amongst other things, beach walks, local shop visits, etc) it will be Your responsibility to inform us prior to the Arrival Date. 7. COMPLAINTS If any problem is experienced between the Arrival date and the Departure Date the matter should be immediately reported to the camp manager to allow Us the opportunity to rectify any problem raised. If it is not resolved You should write to Us within 28 days of the Departure Date and We will endeavour to find a satisfactory solution. You can find full details of our complaints procedure on our website at www.campbeaumont.co.uk. 8. LIABILITY 8.1 Our liability hereunder (except in respect of death or personal injury caused by Our negligence or that of Our employees or agents which is not limited or excluded by these Conditions) for any delay in performing or any failure to perform any of Our obligations in relation to the Booking shall be limited to the excess (if any) of the cost to You in the cheapest available market of similar services to replace those not performed over the Price. 8.2 In all cases except where personal injury, illness, or death results Our liability is limited to a maximum of twice the Price (excluding insurance premiums and amendment charges). 8.3 Except in respect of death or personal injury caused by Our negligence or that of Our employees or agents We shall not be liable to You by reason of any representation or any implied warranty condition or other term or any duty at common law or under the express terms of the Contract for any consequential loss or damage, (whether for loss of profit or otherwise) costs, expenses, or other claims for consequential compensation whatsoever (and whether caused by Our negligence or that of Kingswood’s employees or agents or otherwise) which arise out of or in connection with the Booking except as expressly provided in the Conditions. 8.4 Subject as expressly provided in these Conditions all warranties, conditions, or other terms implied by statute or common law are excluded to the fullest extent permitted by Law. 8.5 You shall indemnify Us and keep Us indemnified from and against any and all direct and indirect loss, damage, costs, claims, demands, or liability (whether criminal or civil) arising out of any injury or other loss to Us or Our employees, guests, visitors, or agents resulting from your negligence or breach of the Contract unless We are liable for the same under these Conditions. 9. TRAVEL INSURANCE You must arrange suitable insurance before we will accept the Booking. We will add the cost of Travel Insurance to the Price unless You provide details of Your insurer when making a booking enquiry or submitting a booking form. Where you elect to arrange your own insurance you must ensure that the policy you have in place provides equivalent protection to that provided by Our Travel Insurance. 10. PERSONAL PROPERTY 10.1 You and Your Child must take all appropriate measures for the protection and security of any valuables, baggage or other personal possessions and comply with any specific requirements in the Travel Rules. 10.2 We accept no liability for loss or damage to valuable, baggage or personal property unless such loss or damage is proven to be due to Our negligence or that of Our employees or agents. 10.3 If any personal possessions are missing when Your Child leaves camp please let the camp manager know about immediately as there may still be time to find the missing property before camp closes down at the end of the season. Expensive and treasured items such as mobile phones, jewellery, CD players, mp3 players, , i-pods, personal video games, digital cameras, i-phones, designer clothe shoes/trainers etc should not be brought to camp as they are unnecessary and inappropriate on an adventure holiday. Items such as these may only be partially covered under the Travel Insurance, subject to an excess and not covered as new for old. 10.4 We are unable to accept responsibility for mobile phones should they be lost or damaged at Camp. We have clear rules on use of mobile phones at Camp, notably that they may not be used during the activities, meal times or after children have retired for the night.
11. FORCE MAJEURE We shall not be liable for any delay in performing or failure to perform any obligation (including actioning any alteration or cancellation) due to any cause beyond Our reasonable control including strikes, lock-outs, labour disputes, shortages of personnel, act of God, war, riot, civil commotion, terrorism, malicious damage, threats to safety, compliance with any law or governmental order, rule, regulation or direction, accident, environmental contamination, pandemic outbreak of disease, breakdown of plant or machinery, fire, flood, storm, difficulty or increased expense in obtaining workmen, materials, goods or raw materials in connection with the performance of this Agreement. 12. PHOTOGRAPHY, MARKETING & THE INTERNET 12.1 To ensure that our marketing materials give an accurate and honest impression of our camps We use images of children attending previous camps in our marketing. If You do not wish images of Your Child to appear in our future marketing materials please inform us of this in writing prior to the Arrival Date so that We can ensure that Your Child is not included within any photographs which may later be used for marketing purposes. 12.2 Children will have access to the internet whilst at camp. Please inform Us in writing if You do not wish for Your Child to be able to use the internet. Equally if your child is permitted internet access but not access to social networks, please advise accordingly. 12.3 Inappropriate use of or sharing of images or videos taken at camp is not permitted and may result in your child being excluded from camp. 13. DATA PROTECTION Personal information requested during the booking process is held on computer and used by Us in connection with the Booking. Where necessary We share personal information with our employees, agents, subcontractors, franchisees and other third parties for the purpose of fulfilling our obligations under the Contract. We take full responsibility for ensuring that proper security measures are in place to protect personal information. Please note the provisions of clause 12 in relation to the use of photographs. 14. GENERAL 14.1 The headings in the Conditions are for convenience only and shall not affect their interpretation. 14.2 We may perform any of Our obligations or exercise any of Our rights hereunder by Ourselves or through Our employees agents franchisees subcontractors or affiliates. 14.3 No waiver by Us of any breach of the Contract by You shall be considered as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or other provision. 14.4 No failure by Us to exercise any power given to Us or to insist upon strict compliance by You with any obligation hereunder and no custom or practice of the parties at variance with these Conditions shall constitute any waiver of any of Our rights under the Contract. 14.5 No person who is not a party to this Contract has any rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce any of these Conditions but this does not affect any right or remedy of a third party which exists or is available apart from under that Act. 14.6 If any provision of these Conditions is held by any competent authority to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part that provisions shall apply with the minimum variation necessary to ensure enforceability and the validity of the other provisions of these Conditions and the remainder of the provisions in question shall not be affected thereby. 14.7 The Contract shall be governed by the laws of England and subject to the jurisdiction of the English courts. February 2014
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“A fantastic place packed full of adventures and fun. I could relax knowing my child was safe and making new friends…the week flew by for both of us” Sharron, parent
We're a world away from everyday, just waiting to be explored.
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