Welcome Welcome to the EMW summer camps brochure 2013! Are you already excited about camp? Well, you should be! With all the awesome activities we’ve got planned, you are sure to have an amazing time! So what makes EMW summer camps so unbelievably fantastic? Perhaps it’s the outdoor pursuits like canoeing, sailing, kayaking, surfing, archery, gorge walking, caving, abseiling, skiing and climbing. Perhaps it’s the trips to the beach, wacky sports, arts, crafts, tournaments, football, table tennis, pool and swimming. Perhaps it’s the opportunity to explore the meaning of life from the Bible. Perhaps it’s the great friends you make, the fun leaders and the cracking atmosphere. But most campers love EMW summer camps because they involve an amazing mixture of all these things. Now are you excited? Well, just take a peek inside this brochure, find the camp for you and get your place booked before the camp gets filled up! You’ll find that every camp is different so choose carefully! If you prefer a warm cosy bed and home comforts then the incredible indoor camps will be just what you need. If you love camping in the great outdoors, then why not go for one of the superb outdoor camps? Or if you want something in between, then try out the brand new – and super cheap! – fantastic church based camp. In fact, you’re more than welcome to come to all three types of camp! Whichever camp you go on, you’re sure to make new friends, do new and amazing things, and most important of all, hear about Jesus and His love for you. So, what happens next? Well, have a good look through this brochure, pick your camp and secure your place by getting the booking form filled in and sent off as soon as possible (or, even better, book your place online)! Bookings open 15 January so get your skates on!
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TAL-Y-BONT AND DYFFRYN ARDUDWY: The two outdoor sites at Dyffryn Ardudwy and Tal-y-bont are on Wales’ beautiful west coast. Both have indoor cooking and dining facilities, and there are hot showers guaranteed in the shower block – this is ‘outdoor’ camping in real luxury! Accommodation is in large ridge tents. Both sites are close to beaches, mountains and some great outdoor activities.
NEWTOWN (new this year!): Newtown Evangelical Church, surrounded by the stunning rolling hills of Mid-Wales, is a modern, spacious church venue complete with table tennis, pool tables and football/archery field. The church is a brief gentle stroll away from the local leisure centre where campers can have a regular swim (and proper wash!). This may be budget on accommodation but it includes all the usual games, outdoor pursuits and trips!
ST MADOC: This stunning camp centre - found in Llanmadoc on Swansea's Gower - is set in breathtakingly beautiful coastland on a mile of secluded beach. In addition to playing pool, table tennis and football. There is no need to hire a coach to get to the beach, you can walk there in seconds!
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BRYN-Y-GROES: In the heart of ‘Welsh Wales’ is Bryn-y-groes in Bala. Bryny-groes has a tennis court, spacious grounds, playing field as well as a smashing new sports hall complete with table tennis and pool tables. It is just a few minutes walk from the local leisure centre and Bala’s famous lake and mountains – perfect for sailing, kayaking, canoeing and other activities.
PENTRENANT HALL: This beautiful centre in the heart of the Welsh hills looks more like a stately home than a camp venue (very posh!). It is near Newtown and there is always a great atmosphere. The spacious site is full of things to do including swimming in the pool, table tennis, snooker, football and much more besides.
WOODCROFT: In the South is Woodcroft Christian Centre that stands in its own grounds of around four acres between the Wye Valley and the Severn, about two miles from Chepstow. In addition to the beautiful views you can enjoy a game of pool, the BBQ area, table tennis, football and you may catch a glimpse of the famous peacock that visits from time to time.
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Camper
Medical Information
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OPTIONAL CAMP BUS PICK UP POINTS (available for camps 2, 3, 10 + 11):
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Write the name of a friend of the same gender/age that you wish to share a tent/dorm with and we will do our best to fulfil this request: ..............................................................................................................
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Parental Consent
Camp cost:
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I am happy for camp officers and leaders to keep in touch with my child after camp via letter, email, messaging or phone.
Sibling discount:
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Bursary:
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I am happy for my child to be given over-the-counter medication (e.g. paracetamol) should the need arise. I am happy for my child to be involved in properly supervised adventurous activities (e.g. gorge walking, archery, etc.).
To enable other children to attend camp this year. (Thank you!)
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Camper declaration
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I agree to abide by the camp code of conduct (see back page).
Camp deposit: £30 Bus deposit: £8 TOTAL DEPOSIT: £ ..........................
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DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE: Aunt Bessie Fund - If you are receiving Income Support, Job Seeker's Allowance or Working Tax Credit you can request a bursary from the Aunt Bessie Fund. Bursaries are £30 for outdoor/budget camps and £50 for indoor camps. Photocopied proof of eligibility must be sent with this form. Sibling - A discount of £10 is given to ALL siblings booking on EMW camps.
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Please return to EMW CAMPS, Bryntirion, Bridgend, CF31 4DX Please ensure this form is completed fully and accurately before returning it as you will not be required to complete any further forms.
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FOR PARENTS We’re delighted you’ve picked up this brochure - or been given it by your enthusiastic child - and expect you probably have a few questions. So here are answers to some of the more frequently asked questions. What is the EMW and who runs the camps? The Evangelical Movement of Wales (EMW) is a registered charity, and has been running Christian camps for more than fifty-five years. All staff are Christian volunteers who are interviewed, CRB checked and further assessed for their suitability for serving on camp through references from their church leaders. All staff are trained in child protection and follow the EMW safeguarding policy (available on request). Every camp team also includes a trained first aider to ensure your child is as safe as possible. What is the staff/camper ratio and how will my child be looked after throughout the week? The staff/camper ratio averages just over 1:3. Each camper is placed in a tent or dorm with other campers (even the quietest campers quickly make friends). One or more members of staff will be assigned responsibility for the pastoral care of each tent/dorm and be available to those campers throughout the week to ensure that everyone in the group is getting the most out of camp. The camp leadership team and the chaplain will also help oversee pastoral care of campers. What happens on camp? Every camp has a wide-range of activities that should please every
camper. Sports, arts and craft, adventure activities, wacky games, gorge walking, trips to the beach, team-building games, tabletennis and swimming are just a few of the activities that leaders will consider when drawing up the programme (licensed activity providers are used whenever required by the Adventure Activity Licensing Authority). Evenings are often given over to home-grown entertainment, with plenty of time for laughs together over a cup of hot chocolate. Time is also set aside for campers to hear from and study the Bible to find out more about Jesus. All this helps to make EMW camps something special for everyone and the reason why so many youngsters come back year after year. What will happen each day? There is no such thing as a typical day on camp! But just to give you a flavour, one day might look a bit like this (take a deep breath): plenty of good food, tournaments, sports, games, chilling out, crafts (such as a glass-painting and T-shirt design), Bible talks specifically for the age group, a trip to the beach or theme-park (or maybe something more challenging like canoeing, sailing, gorge walking, rock climbing or archery), some wacky games, Bible study with tent/dorm group, hilarious evening entertainment, camp news, hot chocolate, late night super-quick talk and then...a well-earned sleep…One day down, six more to go! More than likely, every day will be a whopping combination of these kinds of activities! It’s no wonder campers and staff go home tired but happy!
Indoor Camps CAMP 1. 20-27 July (10-12 years) Woodcroft Christian Centre Tim Morrison, Bev Rowson, Ed Collier. CAMP 2. 20-27 July (13-15 years) Pentrenant Hall Steve Davies, Ann Powell, John Perry. CAMP 3. 20-27 July (16-18 years) Bryn-y-groes, Bala Andy & Alison Taylor, Jeremy Bailey. CAMP 4. 27 July - 3 August (10-13 years) Pentrenant Hall Andrew Norbury, Lianne Jones. CAMP 5. 27 July - 3 August (13-15 years) Bryn-y-groes, Bala Dave Roberts, Kate Swanson. CAMP 6. 27 July - 3 August (15-18 years) St Madoc Centre, Llanmadoc Aled Williams, Helen Hughes, John Richards.
CAMPS & PRICES Budget Camp
CAMP 9. 3-10 August (11-16 years) Newtown Evangelical Church Dan Owen, Claire Wilkie, David Lewis.
Outdoor Camps CAMP 10. 24-31 August (11-14 years) Tal-y-bont near Barmouth Mark & Shâron Barnes, Luke Jenner.
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Outdoor camps £130 Indoor camps £199
New for 2013 budget camp £115
CAMP 11. 24-31 August (14-18 years) Dyffryn Ardudwy near Barmouth Paul Daniel, Wendy Taylor, John Orchard.
Sibling discount £10 per child
Gwersylloedd Cymraeg
Camp Buses
CAMP 7. 17-24 August (10-12 years) Bryn-y-groes, Bala Mickey & Jane Webber, Andy Pitt.
Byddwn yn cynnal Gwersylloedd Cymraeg (10-18 oed) yn ystod wythnos 10-17 Awst. Am fwy o wybodaeth ac am daflenni, cysylltwch â’r swyddfa (01656 655886).
CAMP 8. 17-24 August (13-15 years) Woodcroft Christian Centre Rich & Becky Andrews, James Sercombe.
www.emw.org.uk/Camps
From South Wales you can catch a ride on the Camp Bus if you are going on the following summer camps: 2, 3, 10 and 11.
cost £38 (return)
Terms & Conditions 1. CODE OF CONDUCT. In order that EMW Camps work safely for everyone’s benefit there are rules and standards of behaviour that all campers are expected to abide by throughout the duration of camp. - All campers are to participate in all activities which include daily services and Bible studies. - All campers are required to follow the instructions of the leaders, officers and activity organisers. - No camper is to enter the room/tent of a member of the opposite sex. - Any camper who wilfully damages property or another’s belongings will pay for its repair/replacement. - Alcohol/smoking is not permitted. - The use of personal audio equipment is not permitted. All campers must sign the declaration (on the booking form) showing their willingness to abide by the code of conduct. Any deliberate and/or consistent refusal to abide by the code of conduct may lead to expulsion from camp without any refund of fees.
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2. BOOKING. All bookings must be made online or by post. The non-refundable deposit must be paid at the time of booking for the camp (and bus, if required). The booking form must be completed fully and truthfully. Booking forms will not be accepted where there are omissions or misleading information. It is your responsibility to inform the EMW office (before the camp start date) if the medical, educational, behavioural and/or health needs change from the information provided at time of booking. Bookings will be dealt with from 15 January 2013. You will receive confirmation of booking within 28 days. You will receive a letter from the camp leader 28 days before the camp start date. Payment of the balance must be received by 31 May 2013 and can be made by credit/debit card, cheque or online. You are responsible for ensuring the balance is paid by the due date. If payment is not received by the due date your booking may be cancelled.
Family Camp 3-10 August 2013 Fully-catered for families with primary school or pre-school aged children. Accomodation is in family bedrooms in Bryn-y-groes, Bala. The cost is £210 per adult and £20 per child for the first four children. All subsequent children in your family are free! For booking information visit www.emw.org.uk/familycamp, email familycamp@emw.org.uk or call Paul Gamston on 07876143536.
3. BOOKING ALTERATION. If you wish to change your booking please contact the EMW office immediately who will try to meet your request. We reserve the right to charge £5 per alteration. Please note places are not transferable. 4. BOOKING CANCELLATION. If you wish to cancel your camp and/or bus booking please contact the EMW office immediately. Sliding scale of amount refunded when booking is cancelled: Number of days before the camp starts 56 days or more 55-29 days 28-8 days 7 days
Amount refunded Full fees (less deposits) 75% of fees (less deposits) 50% of fees (less deposits) 25% of fees (less deposits)
Full fees (less deposit) will be refunded for certified illness on receipt of proof. Please inform the EMW office immediately then send proof to: EMW Camps, Bryntirion, Bridgend, CF31 4DX. 5. INSURANCE. Camps are covered by the EMW’s public liability insurance. It is recommended that all campers take out personal holiday insurance. 6. DATA PROTECTION. EMW will use the personal information you provide to keep you informed about the camp you/your child is attending. We will not share your information with any other parties but may occasionally contact you with details of other EMW events. If you do not wish to receive such information please write to: EMW, Bryntirion, Bridgend, CF31 4DX.
Evangelical Movement of Wales Bryntirion, Bridgend, CF31 4DX Reg. charity no. 222407 Email: camps@emw.org.uk Phone: 01656 655886