SUMMER CAMP HANDBOOK 2024
CAMPERS HANDBOOK
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A VERY WARM WELCOME
Dear Parents
It is with great satisfaction and joy that I welcome you to the Summer Camp at St Peter's International School My name is Marco Andrade, I am from Portugal and have been working at the school for over 23 years.
We have designed a unique program to make the most of Portugal and showcase what our beautiful country has to offer. I am convinced this will meet their interests and expectations and, most importantly, will be memorable.
The activities were designed in a safe and balanced environment of constant challenge, providing the living of multiple and meaningful experiences, where the intimate contact with nature, will always be present.
All activities have the supervision and monitoring of professionals in their respective areas and with whom we have been working since 2014. This is a unique opportunity for our campers to have fun and experience new situations and activities and make friends for life
The team and I look forward to welcoming you to campus very soon. If you have any questions in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to contact us
With best wishes
Marco Andrade Summer Camp Director Marco
MEET THE TEAM
NAME: Marco Andrade
Origin: Portugal
Country of residence: Portugal
Camp Role: Summer Camp Director
Languages: Portuguese / English
NAME: Sara Brilhante
Origin: Portugal
Country of residence: Portugal
Camp Role: Summer Camp Deputy
Languages: Portuguese / English
NAME: Gonçalo Branco
Origin: Portugal
Country of residence: Portugal
Camp Role: Summer Camp Deputy
Languages: Portuguese / English
NAME: Soraia Alves
Origin: Portugal
Country of residence: Portugal
Camp Role: Camp administrator
Languages: Portuguese / English
You will meet the rest of the monitors and staff on the arrival day!
ARRIVAL TO SCHOOL BOARDING
CAMPERS
• 30/06/2024 (Camp Session 1)
• 14/07/2024 (Camp Session 2)
Please go to reception to check-in and you will be escorted to the meeting point. During checking-in we will record and confirm some details: leaving times, passports, insurance, pocket money etc
Best times to come on arrival day: From 2pm to 6pm
If you are planning to come in the evening, please inform us what time you are expecting to arrive.
DAY CAMPERS
Day students should arrive with their parents on the first Monday of their camp between 08:30 – 09:00:
• 01/07/2024 (Camp Session 1)
• 15/07/2024 (Camp Session 2)
DEPARTURES
Departures for boarding students will take place on Saturday mornings before 12:00 pm:
• 13/07/2024 (Camp Session 1)
• 27/07/2024 (Camp Session 2)
St. Peter's International School
Quinta dos Barreleiros CCI 3952, 2950-420 Palmela - Portugal
School office number : +351 212336990
Email: summerfun@stpeters pt
Emergency contact during camp dates: +351 914323946
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
If you would like a transfer to or from the airport, please contact us and we will organise transport for you. Please note there is a charge of 80€ each way. Our staff will be waiting for you at the arrival area with clear signage and contact information.
UNACCOMPANIED MINORS CONTACT DETAILS
If your child is traveling alone as a UM they will be met at the airport by a member of staff who will escort your child to the campus.
When you arrive in Portugal, go to the arrivals and you will see a St. Peter's staff member identified with his uniform and a sign.
Flight companies have different regulations and fares. When asked to provide them with a reference name, please provide them with the following contact details:
Valéria Melo
Quinta dos Barreleiros CCI 3952, 2950-420
Palmela - Portugal
Tel: +351 919731720
Email: summerfun@stpeters.pt
Emergency contact: +351 914323946
If you require the name of the escort, please contact us two weeks before your child’s arrival. Or use the contact details above.
St. Peter's School is located 30 minutes away from Lisbon city centre, near the sea and the mountains This idyllic location allows the children to take part in many outdoor activities in the nearby Serra da Arrábida National Park and Setúbal Bay, which was named as one of the best Ocean bays in the world, and its amazing beaches.
This challenging programme introduces young people to a thrilling range of outdoor activities and water sports and takes full advantage of the forests, cliff sides trails and beaches from Portugal with a wide variety of high-quality activities
Campers will be introduced to Portuguese culture, history, cuisine, in the beautiful sites of Lisbon, Setúbal, Palmela, Ericeira, Algarve, Vincentina Coast and Comporta, whille experiencing great activities, including surfing at the only World Surfing Reserves in Europe or abseiling the highest sea cliff in Europe.
ARRIVAL DAY
Registration
On arrival you will be met by the Leadership Team Important details and information will be checked and you will be shown to the Boarding House by one of the Boarding Team. You will be given a tour so you can find your way around the school, and a Camp goodie bag If you are very tired, you will be provided with all the comfort you need to ecover your energy from the long and tiring journey, if not, you’ll take part in a host of fun induction games and activities run by the residential team and designed to help you get to know your fellow campmates and familiarise yourself with the campus
Making yourself at home
Once you have been shown your room, you can start to unpack and settle into your own space. If you are sharing a room, you may like to spend some time getting to know your roommate All roommates will be international so you can learn and share each other’s culture while practising your English
Settling in to residential
Once everyone has arrived and started to get to know one another, we will hold our first Camp meeting. This is where you will be introduced to the whole team, and meet any late arrivals to camp We will go through camp rules and share the excitement of the first few days of camp and what to expect. Then we will sit down to our welcome dinner and get prepared for the following day
A TYPICAL DAY
Soon you will be packing your bags and getting ready to leave home and join us for a fun filled experience at St. Peter's School, Palmela. Let us start with a look at how your day will run.
08:30 Breakfast
09:30 Outside Activities
12:30-13:30 Lunch
14:00 Outside Activities
19:30 Dinner
20:45 Evening activities
23:00 Lights out and good night
During the week, after breakfast, campers, will leave the campus and embrace in the day's program of outdoor activities.
After tours and activities, we will all get together for a healthy and international evening meal. In the evening there will be some fun activities, hip hop classes, movie night, sunset party and time to chill out with the other campers!
Day campers join the camp from Monday to Friday, from 08:30 to 17:30
A supervisor will be waiting to greet them at the main entrance to the school.
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SCHEDULES AND PROGRAMS
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
*Please note: excursions or activities are subject to change
Fri Sat
OFFSITE ACTIVITIES
Surf in Ericeira's World Surfing Reserve
Dolphin Watching in one of the most beautiful bays in the world
Fun Boat in Sado River and Tróia
Coasteering in Arrábida
Hippotrip at Lisbon and Tagus River
Horse Riding at Comporta
Trip to Algarve- Slide&Splash
Trip to Porto Covo / Vila Nova de Milfontes
Snorkeling at Portinho da Arrábida Beach
Rock climbing and Rapelling the Highest Sea Cliff
Bus Sightseeing Lisbon
Afternoon shopping in Europe's largest outlet
Kayak at Portinho da Arrábida Beach
Lunch at HardRock Café
Falcon Lagon
Traditional Boats in the Sado River - Salt Galleons
Big SUP at Portinho da Arrábida Beach
Excursions and offsite activities will allow campers to fully immerse themselves in local culture and enjoy spending time with their new friends making long-lasting memories
These trips have an educational theme and students will be able to take advantage of opportunities on offer including museums, places of interest and tourist attractions We encourage students to practise their language skills in daily contact with th i
WHAT TO BRING
Being at Camp is a brilliant opportunity for your child to gain extra independence.
They’ll need to take responsibility for preparing themselves for each day / daily activity, and while this may be exciting for some, it can be a little daunting for others, so we hope the following few pages will help with planning your child’s stay with us.
CLOTHING & KIT*
RECOMMENDED
1-2 long trousers
3-4 shorts
4-5 T-shirts
2 hoodies
2/3 Swimwear
Beach towel
Sunscreen
Laundry bag
Flip Flops
2 sneakers / shoes
Small backpack
Water-proof jacket
Water-proof mobile
phone case
RECOMMENDED FOR RESIDENTIAL CAMPER
Adequate supply of underwear, including socks
Presentable casual clothing and shoes for the duration of camp
Toilet bag and contents
Pyjamas / nightdresses
Insect repellent
OTHER OPTIONAL ITEMS
Reading material
Hairdryer
Camera
Sunglasses
*Please make sure that all your clothes are labelled with your child’s full name
HORSE RIDING
Long trousers; Trainers
SIGHSEEING/TOUR
Casual clothing
Confortable shoes
WATER SPORTS/ BEACH
Swimwear
Flip flops
Old sneakers for coasteering
SPORTS ACTIVITIES
Trainers
Sport equipment
LAUNDRY SERVICE
We have a daily laundry service available to everyone
Bedding and towels are supplied and washed by Camp staff.
SCHOOL FACILITIES
St. Peter's International School
The campus is 2,400m2 and we have the following facilities:
Multi-purpose covered sports pavilion.
Tennis Courts
Basketball/Rugby/Football pitches
Indoor climbing wall
Premium Boarding House
300 seated Theatre/Auditorium
https://www.st-peters-school.com/en
BOARDING HOUSE
All our campers will stay at St Peter's School Boarding House All bedrooms are ensuite, and each one comes with a range of contemporary features including individually climate-controlled heating and air conditioning, Wi-Fi, fitted wardrobes, desks, and chests of drawers. Bedrooms will be shared with one other student
St. Peter’s Boarding House provides bright, contemporary, and comfortable living accommodation and communal living spaces.
EXAMPLE MENUS
Here is an example menu. Each meal there is a choice between Meat, Fish or Vegetarian dishes. As well as a healthy and tasty salad bowls.
Breakfast for residential campers
Each morning a buffet style breakfast is given consisting of cereals, fruits, eggs, yoghurts and juices. Sometimes we also have hot options such as eggs, bacon, pancakes, waffles or sausages.
Dinners for residential campers
We have weekly themed dinners on top of our traditional Portuguese cuisne such as International food nights, like Mexican, BBQ or Asian nights The team is prepared to make meal time a tasty, healthy and an enjoyable experience for all
For reasons of logistical organisation, some lunches will be quality packed lunches, as our campers will be engaged in outdoor activities from morning until late afternoon in locations far from their accommodation.
Breakfasts, dinners and everning snacks will be held in the St Peter's International School canteen or in restaurants according to the programme for each day.
LUNCH
DINNER
The parent dashboard:
• Our Parent Dashboard is your reference portal to all you need to know before and during Camp
• A window into the camp daily life, with regular photos and updates on what campers have been getting up to. This can all be seen under ‘Camp Today’ within your profiles.
• Important contact numbers.
• Permission forms.
• Example timetables.
Portal Link Click Here
COMING TO SCHOOL
If you are bringing your child to Camp, we recommend that you use the Rua José Armando Saraiva- Quinta dos BarreleirosPalmela
As there is a car park available to all parents
KEEPING IN TOUCH
Campers appreciate letters, and phone calls. It is very likely that during the first few days of camp, your child may feel homesick, so rest assured that we’ll encourage them to call you and that we’ll take care to ensure they are integrating well. We have a buddy system for those who are struggling to settle
When you contact your child, we recommend that you don't dwell on domestic problems, favourite pets, or how much everyone miss them Try to be cheerful and give news Young campers are allowed to make or receive phone calls in the morning to say good morning and in the evening to tell about their adventures. During the days, young people will be engaged in activities, so it won't be appropriate for them to make phone calls.
To check on your child's progress, feel free to to call +351 914323946 and speak to the designated monitor The office is open from 09:00 to 17:00 every day.
WHAT TO EXPECT AS A PARENT
POCKET MONEY
The amount of pocket money given to a camper is at your discretion All costs for meals and excursions are included, but please remember your child may like to bring money for snacks and refreshments, and for presents or souvenirs (we recommend 40€/per week).
You will be asked to leave your child’s pocket money with a Camp Leader upon arrival, along with any travel documents and mobile phones.
Campers who do not wish to hand over the money must ask their parents for authorisation and sign a responsibility document
MOBILE PHONES
Campers may bring a mobile phone with them, but they must ensure their phones are switched off during all activities and lessons.
Failure to adhere to this rule will result in confiscation of the phone. It is the parents and child responsibility to manage the websites used on personal devices As the school we have protected servers and we limit the screen time available for students
So that campers can rest from their adrenaline-fuelled days, mobile phones are collected before bedtime.
MISSING HOME
Staying away from home can be an exciting adventure for many people, but for others the idea of being away from home for any period of time can cause homesickness. Homesickness is something we all experience at some point, and we understand that emotions to being away from home may need support and guidance We therefore aim to make the transition of nervous individuals to independent campers who are able to cope with change We will encourage campers to communicate with us if and when they feel a bit low and if necessary we will enable a call home
MAKING FRIENDS BEFORE YOU GO
If you would like the opportunity to meet a fellow camper before coming to Camp we can facilitate setting up a Teams Meeting so you can socialise and chat This is a lovely way to start Camp and ensure you see at least one familiar face on the first day
CAMPERS’ CODE OF CONDUCT
CAMPERS MUST
1 Be respectful to all involved in the Camps
2. Respect the timings and arrive punctually and prepared.
3. Respect the school property and keep it clean and tidy; especially your own rooms
4. Not to use mobile phones during lessons or activities.
5. Do NOT partake in alcohol, smoking, or any use of any kind of drugs; in or outside the campus
6. Attend all meals (mealtime is compulsory).
7. All laundry should be named, placed in your laundry bag and left by your door on laundry collection day
8. If you have issues during the night, please ask the staff on duty to help you.
9. Sign in and out when arriving/departing the school campus, activities and excursions (we must know where you are at all times).
RESIDENTIAL CAMPERS
Please understand that failure to follow this Code of Conduct could result in:
1 Loss of team house points
2 A formal meeting with one of the Camp Directors
3. Your parents or guardians are being called to discuss your behaviour.
4 A suitable consequence decided by staff (e g loss of privileges)
5. Early discharge from Camp - particularly if your behaviour is hurtful to yourself, to others, or to Camp property Any behaviour or actions that threaten the safety of the group, particularly during activities, will not be tolerated.
MEDICATIONS/ HEALTH CARE
We need to know your child’s medical information before they arrive, so if your child has any specific medical needs, please make us aware of it in the medical section of the application form. If you forget, please get in touch so we can send you an alternative medical form to complete before arrival
If your child needs regular medication while at Camp, please give our nurse the relevant medicines in their original prescription container, along with the pharmacy instructions.
Place the prescription containers in a clean Ziplock bag labelled with your child’s name and date of birth. Please do not pack your child’s medication in with their luggage
SECURITY
The camper will be asked for their telephone number so that they can be contacted in the event of an emergency
The school is a safe space with 24-hour supervised access. Campers can move freely and safely around the campus
The Porto Covo / Vila Nova de Milfontes campsite, where we will be sleeping, has 24hour entry and exit control and night-time surveillance.
INSURANCE
Please make sure your child has adequate travel insurance and health insurance cover for Portugal and that carries the card with him You must send a copy to Campsite
IMPORTANT CONTACT DETAILS
Important Contact Information
School address: Quinta dos Barreleiros CCI 3952, 2950-420 Palmela - Portugal
School Office number: +351 212336990
Opening times: 8 am
24hour contact number: +351 914323946
Summer Camp Director: Marco Andrade
