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AT BIRKENHEAD SCHOOL EASTER AND SUMMER WEEKS EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNTS Book before 28th February for 10% Discount
www.birkenheadschool.co.uk/staractivities www.kingscamps.org/birkenhead
Contents Page 3
Introduction
Page 4 - 7
Kings Camps, activity camps
Page 8
Rise & Shine and Twilight Sessions
Page 9
Little Stars, Pre-Prep
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Page 10 - 13 Rising Stars, Reception to Year 2 (Ages 4-7) Page 14 - 19 Super Stars, Year 3 to Year 10 (Ages 7-15) Page 20 - 21 Course Listings, Dates & Costs Page 22 - 23 General Information Back Cover
Campus Maps & Welcome Points
To book Star Activities courses please visit
www.birkenheadschool.co.uk/staractivities
Enquiries welcome, please contact The Star Activities office Address Birkenhead School - The Prep 57 Shrewsbury Road Oxton Wirral CH43 2JA Contact details Tel: 0151 651 3095 Mobile 07920 138 072 (for emergencies only during courses)
Bookings www.birkenheadschool.co.uk/staractivities Staractivities E-Mail staractivities@birkenheadschool.co.uk Office hours 9am-5pm Monday-Friday
To book Kings Camps activity camps please visit
www.kingscamps.org/birkenhead Contact details Tel: 0114 263 2160 Bookings www.kingscamps.org/birkenhead 2
kingscamps E-Mail info@kingscamps.org
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Welcome to Star Activities and Kings Camps at Birkenhead School SEE PAGES 8-21
Star Activities is run by Birkenhead School and offers an exciting range of activity courses for girls and boys aged 4 to 15 years of age. The courses are open to all and we welcome children from all schools to join us during their school holidays. We offer a wide range of activities to engage and inspire every child and their different interests and our courses are delivered within a safe and caring environment.
All Star Activities tutors are educational professionals or qualified sports coaches. Our courses run from 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday and lunch is provided for all courses. Our ‘Rise and Shine’ (8am-10am) and ‘Twilight’ (4pm6pm) sessions are available before and after each course to offer additional care and activities. We look forward to welcoming you and your children onto a Star Activities course soon! Steph Ford and Clare Foreman Star Activities Team
NEW FOR 2022 SEE PAGES 4-7
Their mission is to “Get Children Active, Having Fun and Learning Together” with their online reviews (Feefo) averaging 4.8 out of 5. They provide for children aged 5 to 17 with older children having the opportunity to learn about sports coaching and develop leadership.
I am delighted to introduce a new partner in providing the School’s holiday activities this year Kings Camps (kingscamps.org). Not to be confused with any schools of the same name, Kings Camps are a separate charity with a track record over three decades of providing quality activities across the country and, indeed, further afield. We have discussed their provision over a number of years and have been impressed by their similar outlook and ethos to our School.
They will be providing four weeks of activities in 2022 with the provision reviewed afterwards for future years. There will be some differences, but we are confident that their expertise, approach, people and resources will complement and build upon the standards of the School’s more direct provision. Please check them out and give them a chance to demonstrate their delivery of some excellent weeks’ experiences. Mark Turner, Bursar 3
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INDEPENDENT REVIEWS FROM PARENTS er with the best care From day one my son was looked aft re brilliant and made we could hope for. The coaches we e home each day the days full of fun activities. He cam so interested in exhausted but for the first time was he’d had. Vanessa talking about his day and all the fun lly do make the Fantastic, as usual! The coaches rea eted with so much experience for the kids, and to be gre gets everyone going fun and enthusiasm every morning and ready for the day ahead. Emily 5
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AGES 5-14
KINGS CAMPS RUNS 8.15am5.30pm
There’s so much variety in our Multi Active programme for 5-14s. We know what we do well, and that’s delivering fun and energetic activities, offering progression and development throughout a week on camp. Our weekly timetables are put together by our Red Tops to ensure children are always busy! Packed full of sports, games and activities including football, basketball, lacrosse, tag games and camouflage, the Multi Active programme provides an enjoyable week of camp, that our members recommend to friends year after year. (We’re proud of our independent reviews with a 4.8/5 rating on Feefo) 5 Day programme £154
ROOKIE ACADEMY
AGES 15-17
For 15-17s, our Rookie Academy provides an opportunity to develop their knowledge and practical coaching skills on camp alongside our Red Tops. For anyone looking to gain sports coaching experience or those who have an interest in a career working with children, the Rookie programme is a great place to start! 5 Day programme £131
With week-long packages and hours 8.15am-5.30pm, we offer a full day experience. Children get the very most out of their time on camp, learning new skills, making new friends and building confidence whilst enjoying an active lifestyle. 6
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT? FROM OUR MISSION IS TO GET CHILDREN G FUN ALL BACKGROUNDS ACTIVE, HAVIN AND LEARNING TOGETHER. As a non-profit, we provide financial support to families through our Supporting Families programme. We aim to make a difference to the lives of children from a range of difficult or disadvantaged family circumstances, including financial hardship, terminal illness, bereavement and other challenging family situations. If you or someone you know could benefit from our support, please get in touch.
HOW TO BOOK AND WAYS TO PAY www.kingscamps.org/birkenhead
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Rise & Shine and Twilight sessions Our ‘Rise & Shine’ and ‘Twilight’ sessions are a time to relax, play and enjoy being with friends as an extension to the Star Activities courses. During these sessions children are offered a wide range of activities and games to play and take part in, including toys and puzzles, imaginative play, art activities and construction games. Children can also play outside (weather permitting) or relax by reading a book, watching a DVD or using one of the tablet devices provided.
Rise & Shine Timing: 8am-10am Cost: £8 per day or £35 per week A breakfast of toast and a selection of jams and cereals is offered to children and is served in Rise & Shine up until 9.30am.
Twilight Timing: 4pm-6pm Cost: £8 per day or £35 per week Children will relax and play after an exciting day of activities and will be offered a light tea* in the Dining Hall. *Please note that this is not intended to replace their meal at home.
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BOYS & GIRLS - PRE-PREP
Our Little Stars courses are based in our ‘Pre-Prep’ building designed for children of Pre-School age. The outdoor play area and Pirate Ship, along with wet and dry indoor play areas make it an exciting place to be!
Art & Craft, Dance, Gym & Sports We create, we bake, we are athletes and we explore Cost: £120 per week (including lunch) This is a fun-packed course with lots of activities to keep young children entertained. There will be the opportunity to join in our Forest School adventures, demonstrate culinary skills during our baking sessions and take part in our seasonal walks across the campus.
In addition, children will be able to take part in games and story time, as well as playing in the role-play area and using the outside climbing frame. Arts and craft activities also mean that there are always things to take home as memories.
Children booking onto Little Stars, will be joining our all year round Pre-Prep children, for their special holiday activities.
*Those children who are already attending Birkenhead School Pre-Prep and are three years of age are also welcome in Little Stars.
To book Star Activities courses please visit www.birkenheadschool.co.uk/staractivities To book Kings Camps please visit www.kingscamps.org/birkenhead
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GIRLS & BOYS RECEPTION YEAR 2 (AGES 4-7 YEARS)
Our Rising Stars courses cover a multitude of different activities, ranging from drama and dance to sports and climbing, based in ‘Little School’.
Art & Craft, Climbing with MultiSports Cost: £120 per week (including lunch) This is a week full of variety! Children will get to enjoy arts and craft activities as well as different sports including the School’s climbing wall. The daily arts and craft activity provides opportunities to be creative and work with different materials to create pieces of art using new techniques.
The sports sessions begin with a coaching session on the basic fundamentals of the sport and will progress to small aided team games. The tutor will deliver sessions appropriate for the age range and ability of the group. Over the five days a range of sports will be covered. Each week, there will also be the opportunity to use School’s indoor climbing wall, guided by a specialist instructor.
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SPECIALISED COURSES RECEPTION - YEAR 2 (AGES 4-7 YEARS)
Masterchef
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11th-15
Cost: £160 per week (including lunch) This is the course for any budding Jamie Oliver or for those who would just like to try something new. From delicious brownies to perfect pizzas, there are opportunities to make a whole host of tasty treats to take home and share with the family. A willingness to try new foods and flavours are essential.
All ingredients are provided. Please bring a sealed container to take the tasty delights home in each day.
JULY
RECEPTION - YEAR 2 (AGES 4-7 YEARS)
18th-22nd
Nature Detectives Cost: £160 per week (including lunch) Bring out the wild side in your little one as they spend the week being a Nature Detective, learning and exploring about wildlife like a budding David Attenborough. Over the week children will take part in fun activities in our many outdoor areas; from creating their own bird feeders to exploring our woodland area to identify leaves and insects with
plenty of nature themed games and crafts along the way. Be prepared to get your hands muddy and have lots of fun!
Children should bring a coat and wellies as we will be visiting our Forest School throughout the week.
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NEW FOR 2022 RECEPTION - YEAR 2 (AGES 4 - 7 YEARS)
Art Cost: £160 per week (including lunch) Offering an exciting hands on opportunity for all children to experiment with a wide variety of creative materials and techniques, including printing, weaving, macramé, Fimo modelling sketching and much much more. This new course promises to be a fun filled week learning new skills and taking away a personal master craft everyday!
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RECEPTION - YEAR 2 (AGES 4 - 7 YEARS)
Magic Masterclass Cost: £160 per week (including lunch) The Magic Masterclass allows Rising Stars to learn some brilliant magic tricks that they can then go and show to their friends! They will learn some card and coin tricks, and tricks with some other weird and wonderful things!
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AUGUST
1st-5th The course is open to anyone, whether they have had experience or not in performing magic tricks, and everyone will leave being able to perform some great tricks!
NEW FOR 2022 RECEPTION - YEAR 2 (AGES 4 - 7 YEARS)
Dance Cost: £160 per week (including lunch) This week will be filled with exciting and energetic dance through a range of exciting workshops. Learn various styles such as; Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet, Commercial and more. Throughout the course those taking part will learn correct techniques along with strength & flexibility training from a specialist tutor. Participants will work on choreography
AUGUST th
8th-12
towards a performance* on the Friday afternoon for friends & family. As well as learning choreography & technique participants will have chances to work on their own choreography & dance games enabling confidence & self-expression in dance. *Providing guidelines allow for an indoor performance.
RECEPTION - YEAR 2 (AGES 4-7 YEARS)
Spanish Cost: £160 per week (including lunch) A fun filled fiesta week, discovering all things Spanish. Children will learn a range of topics, from colours, numbers, greetings and useful phrases to exploring Spanish culture.
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15th-19
Each day will be filled with fun activities and songs to reinforce knowledge, along with a taste of flamenco dancing. The week will end with a treat for the taste buds, with an opportunity to sample some Spanish delicacies.
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GIRLS & BOYS YEAR 3 - 10 (AG 7-15 YEARS) ES
Our Super Stars courses are based on our main School campus and participants are able to enjoy the School’s excellent sporting, ICT and climbing facilities.
MultiSports with Climbing Cost: £120 per week (including lunch) Our experienced course tutors will coach in a variety of different sports chosen from: *Football *Tennis *Diamond Cricket *Short Tennis *Badminton *Mini Olympics *Table Tennis *Cricket *Indoor Athletics *Kwik Cricket *Netball *Tag-rugby (non contact) *Basketball *Hockey *Relays *UniHoc *Dodge Ball *Capture-the-Flag *Danish Long Ball *Rounders *Lacrosse *Volley Ball *Bench Ball *Boccia
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Groups will be divided by age and ability and lots of fun will be had whilst developing skills through active participation. Each session will progress into small sided team games. Climbing will also be offered during the week using the School’s indoor climbing wall, with a specialist tutor.
SPECIALISED COURSES YEAR 6 - 10 (AGES 10 - 15 YEARS)
CSI Science Cost: £160 per week (including lunch) Super Stars CSI Science will look at how crimes are investigated and how different pieces of information can be brought together to solve a crime through a mixture of practical investigations and research. The different roles that scientists play will be explored and CSI reports produced. There may even be opportunities for role-play for any natural performers!
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11th-15
Any returning Scientists from previous years will be set additional challenges through the week.
YEAR 3 - 10 (AGES 7 - 15 YEARS)
JULY
Riding & Stable Management
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n 18 -22 th 25th -29 th
AUGUST
1st-5th
Cost: £160 per week (including lunch) Those taking part will enjoy daily sessions at local riding stables, during which they will have riding lessons as well as learning about stable management skills. The riding lessons are suitable for all ability ranges and will focus primarily on walk, trot and canter skills. For more advanced riders, jumping may be an option. The stable management experience will range from grooming horses to preparing feeds.
During the morning, there will also be opportunities to take part in sports and activities. Examples include: *Football *Tennis *Diamond Cricket *Short Tennis *Badminton *Mini Olympics *Table Tennis *Cricket *Indoor Athletics *Kwik Cricket *Netball *Tag-rugby (non contact) *Basketball *Hockey *Relays *Uni-Hoc *Dodge Ball *Capture-the-Flag *Danish Long Ball *Rounders *Lacrosse *Volley Ball *Bench Ball *Boccia
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YEAR 3 - 10 (AGES 7 - 15 YEARS)
Trampolining Cost: £160 per week (including lunch)
JULY nd 18 -22 th 25th -29 th
Participants will take part in trampolining at Drill Grange Road West. Drill is a community-run sports centre providing a trampolining facility for all abilities. It has also seen many athletes through to national and world championship events. This course is open to all abilities, from novice to expert. Get ready for skills based fun and lots of bouncing!
AUGUST
1st-5th
Trampolining will take part in the morning, in the afternoon participants will join the Superstars Multi Sports course. Please note participants will need to attend by 9.30am each morning for Trampolining and will be taken to Drill by minibus
YEAR 3 - 10 (AGES 7 - 15 YEARS)
Science Investigations
JULY
Cost: £160 per week (including lunch)
18th-22
This course will look at how to design experiments to ensure fair testing. We will look at variables, control, collecting data and then communicating it. The investigations will include slime, playdoh, balloons, nappies, pasta, marshmallows and rockets to name a few.
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We have lots of fun along the way, and make lots of mess too! Any returning Scientists from previous years will be set additional challenges through the week.
YEAR 4 - 10 (AGES 8 - 15 YEARS)
Watersports Cost: £260 per week (including lunch) This popular and exhilarating course is held at Wirral Sailing Centre, West Kirby Marine Lake. During the week children will have opportunities to take part in a wide range of water-based activities such as sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, Canadian canoes, stand up paddle boards, raft building and power boating. Wet suits and buoyancy aids are supplied and children are asked to bring suitable footwear, a towel and a swimming costume. Participants are supervised at all times by the fully qualified instructors at the centre.
AUGUST
8 -12th 15th-19th th
JULY th
25th -29
NB In the event of inclement weather staff at the centre sometimes have to revert to “plan B” whilst we will try our best to provide a full week of water based activities we may occasionally include a local walk, beach games or orienteering etc. Please note participants will need to attend by 9.30am each morning for watersports and will be taken to West Kirby by minibus.
YEAR 3 - 10 (AGES 7 - 15 YEARS)
Art Workshop
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1st -5
Cost: £160 per week (including lunch) Covering a wide range of two-dimensional and three-dimensional techniques this busy and varied course will allow students to experiment with a variety of materials before producing finished pieces.
Different artists and styles will be explored and everyone taking part will receive a sketchbook to record their creations in during the week.
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BACK FOR 2022 YEAR 3 - 10 (AGES 7 - 15 YEARS)
Judo Cost: £160 per week (including lunch) Judo – meaning ‘gently way’ is a modern martial art and Olympic sport. Its most prominent feature is in self-defence where the objective is to either throw or take down an opponent to the ground.
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8th -12
The judo course is led by a fully trained instructor and is open to all abilities including beginners. There is an opportunity for grading on the final day. A judo kit is provided for the week.
YEAR 3 - 10 (AGES 7 - 15 YEARS)
Magic Masterclass
AUGUST th
8th -12
Cost: £160 per week (including lunch) The Magic Masterclass allows participants to gain an all-round knowledge in the basic concepts of magic, allowing them to perform and create their own magic effects. Ability will be gained in the disciplines of card, coin and other forms of close-up magic, as well as an awareness of certain famous magicians and magic creators. The course is open to those who have either no knowledge or
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limited ability in magic and is led by a performing magician who has teaching and performing experience. For those who took the course last summer, there will be a continuation programme available, to build on what was covered last year.
NEW FOR 2022 YEAR 3 - 10 (AGES 7 - 15 YEARS)
Dance Cost: £160 per week (including lunch) This week will be filled with exciting and energetic dance through a range of exciting workshops. Learn various styles such as; Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet, Commercial and more. Throughout the course those taking part will learn correct techniques along with strength & flexibility training from a specialist tutor. Participants will work on choreography towards a performance*
AUGUST th
15th -19
on the Friday afternoon for friends & family. As well as learning choreography & technique participants will have chances to work on their own choreography & dance games enabling confidence & self-expression in dance. *Providing guidelines allow for an indoor performance
NEW FOR 2022 YEAR 3 - 10 (AGES 7-15 YEARS)
Creative Theatre
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15th -19
Cost: £160 per week (including lunch) Acting, voice work and dance/movement skills will be developed through a range of exciting workshops. Those taking part in the course will learn basic voice/singing techniques as well as enhancing their performance skills through creating their own stories, scenes and movement numbers with the support of our specialist tutor. The week will culminate in a performance showcase*, which
will be performed on the Friday afternoon to friends and family. As well as rehearsing and performing, participants will also take part in games and fun activities designed to develop their theatre skills, confidence and self-expression. *Providing guidelines allow for an indoor performance. 19
Course Listings February half-term 14TH-18TH FEBRUARY Little Stars Art & Craft, Dance, Gym & Sports Rising Stars Art & Craft, Climbing with multisports Super Stars Multisports with Climbing
SCHOOL YEAR
AGE
Pre-Prep
WEEKLY COST
DAILY COST
£120
£32
Reception-Year 2
4-7
£120
£32
Year 3-Year 10
7-15
£120
£32
SCHOOL YEAR
AGE
WEEKLY COST
DAILY COST
£120
£32
Easter 4TH-8TH APRIL Little Stars Art & Craft, Dance, Gym & Sports Rising Stars Art & Craft, Climbing with multisports
Pre-Prep Reception-Year 2
4-7
£120
£32
Super Stars Multisports with Climbing
Year 3-Year 10
7-15
£120
£32
11TH-14TH APRIL
SCHOOL YEAR
AGE
WEEKLY COST
DAILY COST
Multi Active Programme
5-14
£123
N/A
Rookie Academy www.kingscamps.org/birkenhead
15-17
£105
N/A
AGE
WEEKLY COST
DAILY COST
NEW FOR 2022
Half-term 30TH MAY-1ST JUNE Little Stars Art & Craft, Dance, Gym & Sports Rising Stars Art & Craft, Climbing with multisports Super Stars Multisports with Climbing
SCHOOL YEAR
Pre-Prep
£32
Reception-Year 2
4-7
£32
Year 3-Year 10
7-15
£32
SCHOOL YEAR
AGE
Summer 4TH-8TH JULY Little Stars Art & Craft, Dance, Gym & Sports Rising Stars Art & Craft, Climbing with multisports
WEEKLY COST
DAILY COST
£120
£32
Reception-Year 2
4-7
£120
£32
Super Stars Multisports with Climbing
Year 3-Year 10
7-15
£120
£32
11TH-15TH JULY
SCHOOL YEAR
AGE
WEEKLY COST
DAILY COST
Little Stars Art & Craft, Dance, Gym & Sports
£120
£32
Rising Stars Art & Craft, Climbing with multisports
Reception-Year 2
4-7
£120
£32
Rising Stars Masterchef
Reception-Year 2
4-7
£160
N/A
Pre-Prep
Super Stars Multisports with Climbing
Year 3-Year 10
7-15
£120
£32
Super Stars CSI Science
Year 6-Year 10
10-15
£160
N/A
18TH-22ND JULY
SCHOOL YEAR
AGE
WEEKLY COST
DAILY COST
Little Stars Art & Craft, Dance, Gym & Sports
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Pre-Prep
Pre-Prep
Rising Stars Art & Craft, Climbing with multisports
Reception-Year 2
Rising Stars Nature Detectives
£120
£32
4-7
£120
£32
Reception-Year 2
4-7
£160
N/A
Super Stars Multisports with Climbing
Year 3-Year 10
7-15
£120
£32
Super Stars Riding & Stable Management with multisports
Year 3-Year 10
7-15
£160
N/A
Super Stars Trampolining
Year 3-Year 10
7-15
£160
N/A
Super Stars Science Investigations
Year 3-Year 10
7-15
£160
N/A
25TH-29TH JULY
SCHOOL YEAR
Little Stars Art & Craft, Dance, Gym & Sports
AGE
Pre-Prep
Rising Stars Art & Craft, Climbing with multisports
Reception-Year 2
Rising Stars Art NEW FOR 2022
WEEKLY COST
DAILY COST
£120
£32
4-7
£120
£32
Reception-Year 2
4-7
£160
N/A
Super Stars Multisports with Climbing
Year 3-Year 10
7-15
£120
£32
Super Stars Watersports
Year 4-Year 10
8-15
£260
N/A
Super Stars Riding & Stable Management with multisports
Year 3-Year 10
7-15
£160
N/A
Super Stars Trampolining
Year 3-Year 10
7-15
£160
N/A
1ST-5TH AUGUST
SCHOOL YEAR
AGE
WEEKLY COST
DAILY COST
£120
£32
4-7
£120
£32
Little Stars Art & Craft, Dance, Gym & Sports
Pre-Prep
Rising Stars Art & Craft, Climbing with multisports
Reception-Year 2
Rising Stars Magic Masterclass
Reception-Year 2
4-7
£160
N/A
Super Stars Multisports with Climbing
Year 3-Year 10
7-15
£120
£32
Super Stars Riding & Stable Management with multisports
Year 3-Year 10
7-15
£160
N/A
Super Stars Trampolining
Year 3-Year 10
7-15
£160
N/A
Super Stars Art
Year 3-Year 10
7-15
£160
N/A
8TH-12TH AUGUST
SCHOOL YEAR
AGE
WEEKLY COST
DAILY COST
NEW FOR 2022
Multi Active Programme Rookie Academy www.kingscamps.org/birkenhead
Rising Stars Dance NEW FOR 2022
Reception-Year 2
5-14
£154
N/A
15-17
£131
N/A
4-7
£160
N/A
Super Stars Magic Masterclass
Year 3-Year 10
7-15
£160
N/A
Super Stars Watersports
Year 4-Year 10
8-15
£260
N/A
Super Stars Judo BACK FOR 2022
Year 3-Year 10
7-15
£160
N/A
15TH-19TH AUGUST
SCHOOL YEAR
AGE
WEEKLY COST
DAILY COST
NEW FOR 2022
Multi Active Programme Rookie Academy www.kingscamps.org/birkenhead
Rising Stars Spanish
5-14
£154
N/A
15-17
£131
N/A
Reception-Year 2
4-7
£160
N/A N/A
Super Stars Watersports
Year 4-Year 10
8-15
£260
Super Stars Dance NEW FOR 2022
Year 3-Year 10
7-15
£160
N/A
Super Stars Creative Theatre NEW FOR 2022
Year 3-Year 10
7-15
£160
N/A
22ND-26TH AUGUST
SCHOOL YEAR
AGE
WEEKLY COST
DAILY COST
NEW FOR 2022
Multi Active Programme Rookie Academy www.kingscamps.org/birkenhead
5-14
£154
N/A
15-17
£131
N/A
AGE
WEEKLY COST
DAILY COST
October half-term 17TH-21ST OCTOBER
SCHOOL YEAR
Little Stars Art & Craft, Dance, Gym & Sports
£120
£32
Reception-Year 2
4-7
£120
£32
Super Stars Multisports with Climbing
Year 3-Year 10
7-15
£120
£32
24TH-28TH OCTOBER
SCHOOL YEAR
AGE
WEEKLY COST
DAILY COST
Rising Stars Art & Craft, Climbing with multisports
Little Stars Art & Craft, Dance, Gym & Sports Rising Stars Art & Craft, Climbing with multisports Super Stars Multisports with Climbing
Pre-Prep
£120
£32
Reception-Year 2
Pre-Prep 4-7
£120
£32
Year 3-Year 10
7-15
£120
£32
To book Star Activities courses please visit www.birkenheadschool.co.uk/staractivities To book Kings Camps please visit www.kingscamps.org/birkenhead
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Star Activities General Information Welcome & Pick-Up Points:
Booking information:
Little Stars Pre-Prep: Pre-Prep building
A. The full amount payable is required when making a booking. Booking may be completed online, with credit/debit card payments or childcare vouchers.
Rising Stars Reception to Year 2 (Ages 4-7): Little school Building Super Stars Year 3 to Year 10 (Ages 7-15): Sports Hall
A map detailing Welcome Points can be found on the back cover. A. Courses run from 10am to 4pm unless otherwise stated. B. If attending from 10am to 4pm students can be dropped off no earlier than 9.50am and pick-up should be no later than 4pm. If you arrive later than 4pm your child may have been taken to the ‘Twilight’ session and an £8 charge will be made. C. Parents and attendees should register at the Welcome Point for their course. Responsibility for the child is accepted once registration has taken place.
B. Rise and Shine / Twilight sessions charges need to be added if relevant to your booking. Once a booking has been received an automated email will be sent acknowledging receipt and confirmation of the booking. C. In the case of a booking no longer being required, please contact the Star Activities Team on 0151 651 3095 or email staractivities@birkenheadschool.co.uk to discuss the matter. In the case of a refund, there may be an administrative charge applicable.
Cancellations & Exclusions: A. All cancellations are only effective when notification is received by the Course Administrator in writing/e-mail.
D. Parents/guardians need to ensure their child is registered and signed in and signed out each day with the course tutor at the Welcome Point.
B. Birkenhead School reserves the right to cancel a course if numbers enrolled have not reached a minimum required and are not therefore viable and also reserves the right to change/amend the programme where unavoidable (eg illness of a specialist instructor).
E. Parents are required to sign out children at the end of the day with the relevant tutor. This also applies when collecting children of friends and relatives.
C. Birkenhead School reserves the right to exclude any child if, in the view of the Course Director, the child’s presence is making it difficult for the course to function effectively.
Rise & Shine and Twilight Sessions
D. Birkenhead School will not accept responsibility for any aspect of the Star Activities programme, including services and facilities offered by tutors/coaches/suppliers, or for any loss, damage, or expense of the client, which is due to adverse weather conditions, industrial disputes or any other cause beyond the control of the School.
A. Children will be escorted to their course venue at the start of the day and picked up at the end of the day by course leaders. B. Twilight closes promptly at 6pm and parents are advised to arrive no later than 5.50pm to enable an effective handover. C. The light tea served at Twilight sessions is not intended to replace their meal at home.
E. Please note the School reserve the right to refuse/ cancel bookings from persons in considerable debt to Birkenhead School.
D. A late charge of £20 may be levied at the discretion of the Course Director.
Whilst we endeavour to deliver the courses as described in the brochure, we will follow appropriate protective measures and will make changes as necessary for our courses to continue safely, regarding Covid-19 restrictions during 2022.
E. The Twilight sessions may be declined to parents who arrive late (after 6pm) to pick up their child at our discretion.
Refunds: A. Refunds will be offered if the following notice is given before a course starting: More than 4 weeks notice 100% Less than 4 weeks but more than 1 week 75% Less than 1 week notice 0% B. Where a child is withdrawn for specific days from a full week’s booking, any refunds will be based on the difference between the initial cost and the remaining cost.
For Kings Camps please see www.kingscamps.org/parent-information/
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C. In the event of cancellation due to sickness, a credit will be given on a future Star Activities course.
Childcare Vouchers
Catering:
Childcare Voucher Scheme (OFSTED registration number EY320318).
A. Lunch will be provided each day and is included in the cost of the course. A vegetarian option will be available and dietary requirements will be catered for where feasible.
Under current legislation we are able to offer parents the childcare voucher scheme for all course costs including before and after care. We currently have various accounts and are happy to open others from different providers: COMPUTERSHARE a/c Birkenhead School HAC BUSY BEES a/c: 00027347 SODEXO a/c: 160415 CARE4 a/c: 94581687 KIDS UNLIMTED a/c: 27596 KIDDI VOUCHERS a/c: Birkenhead School HAC EDENRED a/c: P20202000 FIDELITI a/c: Birkenhead School HAC RG CHILDCARE a/c Birkenhead School HAC (Edenred vouchers only: Please note parents will need to put a ‘P’ in front the account number when paying on-line).
What to bring: A. A water proof coat and clothing relevant to their activity. B. Children are welcome to bring a morning or afternoon snack. We would encourage healthy snacks to go alongside the healthy activities and would ask that snacks do not contain nuts. C. A Tuck Shop will be open during break times. Money should be provided in a wallet or purse for any purchases as appropriate. Please read the insurance section. Please note that the Tuck Shop is not available for Little Stars and these children are encouraged to bring in a healthy snack.
B. Nuts are not used in the preparation of food. Any allergies should be communicated to the Star Activities team through the online booking system or in writing via email. C. Cereal & toast will be offered in a café style arrangement for those attending Rise & Shine before 9.30am. A light tea is provided for those booked in to Twilight. Please note this is not intended to replace their meal at home
Insurance: Birkenhead School does not insure pupils on the courses against illness, theft or loss of personal effects. The School has cover in respect of claims arising under the terms of its Public Liability Policy where the School is legally liable. Parents are advised to review their insurance cover for any accidents that may arise that aren’t covered by the School Public Liability Policy and for any items brought to the School. No liability will attach to the School or its staff for the damage to, or the loss or theft of, any property whether arising as a result of negligence or otherwise.
Safeguarding Children: Birkenhead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the physical, emotional and moral safety and welfare of each child in its care. The School Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy covers three main elements: A. Providing a safe environment for children/young people to learn in.
What NOT to bring: A. Electronic games (DS, PSP etc) computers and cameras B. Mobile phones may only be used with the permission of the course tutor/course director. C. Jewellery, expensive fashion accessories, inappropriate amounts of money.
Medical Information: A. At least one qualified first aider will be on site to deal with any minor injuries from 8am - 6pm each day.
B. Fostering an environment in which every child/young person feels valued and able to articulate their wishes and feelings in their preferred method of communication in an atmosphere of acceptance and trust. C. Identifying and responding to children/young people in need of support and/or protection. This policy is in accordance with Wirral’s Local Safeguarding Children’s Board Child Protection Procedures and the Government document ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’ (March 2015). The policy can be viewed on the school website: www.birkenheadschool.co.uk and a copy can be requested by contacting the Star Activities team.
B. Medical conditions, dietary requirements or allergies should be communicated to the Star Activities team through the online booking system or in writing via email.
To book Star Activities courses please visit www.birkenheadschool.co.uk/staractivities For Kings Camps please see www.kingscamps.org/parent-information/
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Welcome points 1
Little Stars - Pre-Prep: Pre-Prep building
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Rising Stars - Reception to Year 2: Little School building
AT BIRKENHEAD SCHOOL EASTER AND SUMMER WEEKS EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNTS Book before 28th February for 10% Discount
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Super Stars/Kings Camps - Year 3 to Year 10: Sports Hall
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Super Stars - Specialised Courses - Year 3 to Year 10: Dining Hall
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