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Scripture Union Holidays Welcome to Scripture Union’s holiday brochure for 2017! This contains all the information you will need to select the Scripture Union holiday of your choice. You can also get further details, check availability and make your booking via our website – www.scriptureunion.org.uk/ holidays. SU has been running holidays for over a hundred years, and thousands of people attend them, so we are sure you will find the right one for yourself, your family and your friends. Whilst each of our events is unique in its own way, there are several core values that they all share – regardless of location, activity or age group. These values make them true Scripture Union holidays – holidays where memories are made and lives are changed.
Contents Making memories... Changing lives 4 How to Book 5 Holiday Planner 6 Holidays at a Glance 8 Sailing 10 Baking 12 Horse Riding 13 Forest Adventure 14 Motorsport 17 Technology 18 Performing Arts 19 Outdoor Adventure 20 Multi-Activity 22 Leadership Training 26 Families Together 28 West Runton 29 Volunteering 32 Sponsor a child 33 Terms and Conditions 34
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Holidays are all about fun! And fun means different things to different people. That’s why we offer a wide range of different options. Many of our holidays are multi-activity events, with a big mix of different games, sports, crafts and outings. Others focus on a particular activity, such as sailing, karting or the performing arts. Guests are welcome to do activities that they already love, or to challenge themselves with something new. And of course, a big feature of all our holidays is the opportunity to make friendships that can last a lifetime.
Faith exploration On Scripture Union holidays, we invite children and young people to explore the difference Jesus can make to the challenges and uncertainties of life. The way that this is done will vary depending on the age group and facilities available, but it will always be engaging and relevant to the children and young people on the holiday.
Safety Safety is of paramount importance to us. All our leaders are appropriately vetted (including a DBS check) and trained for the roles they are carrying out. On all our holidays, there is a ratio of at least one adult to every eight children/young people. All activities are subject to sensible risk assessments to minimise the chances of an accident, and any specialised activities are AALS licensed and carry the correct level of insurance.
Affordability We do not run our holidays to make a profit. In actual fact, we try to keep our prices as low as possible – and grants are available for those who need help. Our many volunteers also contribute to the cost of our holidays, which helps us provide excellent value for money.
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How to Book
Holiday Key
To make a booking, an adult will need to register onto the Scripture Union website – www.scriptureunion.org.uk – by clicking on the ‘Sign up’ link at the top of the screen and following the on-screen instructions. Once you have done this, you will be ready to book on one of our holidays.
Each holiday has a number of icons which give you information about the holiday. They will tell you whether the holiday has a specific focus.
1. Browse the brochure to select the holiday you wish to book 2. Go to www.scriptureunion.org.uk/ holidays and click the ‘Login’ link at the top of the screen 3. Select ‘Search’ and enter the name of the holiday you wish to book, or click on ‘Find a Holiday’ and browse by age group, date or location in order to select your chosen holiday 5. Select ‘Book Now’ at the bottom of the screen 6. Follow the instructions to fill out the online booking form 7. Enjoy a fantastic holiday!
Specific Holidays Holiday for boys only Holiday for girls only
If this is a problem or if you need assistance, please call 01908 856177 or email holidays@scriptureunion.org.uk
Regional Holidays
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Scripture Union also organises regional holidays for those living in specific areas, including those in the North East and Yorkshire. These holidays range from summer holidays to weekends in May and October half terms, from camping in Kent to leadership training in County Durham. For more details visit www.scriptureunion.org.uk/regionalholidays
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Wiltshire / £266 / P18
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Somerset / £210 / P15
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oucestershire / £237 / P25
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Cumbria / £230 / P19
Cumbria / £198 / P25
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Wokingham £320 / P13
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Wokingham £158 / P12
arwickshire / £216 / P25
oucestershire / £237 / P24
Ancora Explorers
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Milton Keynes £99 / P21
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The Real Thing
Somerset / £245 / P16
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Herts £90 / P11
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Wide Open
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Somerset / £180/ P16
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Dorset / £288 / P18
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General
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AGE
DATES
PRICE
ACCOMODATION TYPE
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GW Tracks
EASTER
13 - 18 yrs
8 – 12 April
£135
Forest Adventure
Q
Go Wild
SPRING
8 - 12 yrs
27 May – 29 May
£85
Forest Adventure
Q
Activ8
8 - 11 yrs
23 – 29 July
£210
Forest Adventure
Q
SUbmerge
11 - 14 yrs
23 – 29 July
£210
Multi-Activity
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Mind After Christ
8 - 17 yrs
26 – 29 July
£99
Outdoor Activity
J
SU @ Soul Survivor
15 - 17 yrs
28 July – 2 August
£198
Multi-Activity
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GWX
10 - 12 yrs
30 July – 5 August
£210
Forest Adventure
Q
One Hundred %
8 - 11 yrs
30 July – 5 August
£237
Multi-Activity
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The Maze
12 - 15 yrs
30 July – 5 August
£210
Multi-Activity
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X:Site National
8 - 11 yrs
31 July – 4 August
£180
Multi-Activity
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The Big Adventure
8 - 11 yrs
31 July – 5 August
£165
Outdoor Activity
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GreatDayz
8 - 11 yrs
6 – 11 August
£175
Forest Adventure
Q
Action Replay
11 - 14 yrs
6 – 12 August
£210
Multi-Activity
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Spot The Difference
8 - 11 yrs
6 – 12 August
£216
Multi-Activity
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Ka'zoo
8 - 11 yrs
6 – 12 August
£237
Multi-Activity
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Ka'zoo 2.0
12 - 15 yrs
6 – 12 August
£237
Multi-Activity
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Helter Skelter
13 - 17 yrs
6 – 12 August
£234
Multi-Activity
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Llan M
12 - 15 yrs
6 – 12 August
£228
Outdoor Activity
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The Real Thing
15 - 17 yrs
12 – 19 August
£245
Forest Adventure
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Ancora Explorers
8 - 11 yrs
12 – 15 August
£99
Outdoor Activity
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Step Out
11 - 15 yrs
14 – 19 August
£198
Multi-Activity
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Escape
12 - 14 yrs
25 – 30 August
£180
Forest Adventure
Q
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8
11+
13+
Boys Only
Girls Only
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Kestrels
EASTER
13 - 18 yrs
1 – 8 April
£231
Sailing
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SU Bake Off 1
EASTER
12 - 15 yrs
9 – 12 April
£119
Baking
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Bridleways
EASTER
12 - 15 yrs
9 – 12 April
£240
Horse Riding
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Families Together
SPRING
Under 12s
29 April – 1 May
From £20
Family
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Sent
16 - 24 yrs
30 June – 2 July
£35
Leadership
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Curtains Up!
12 - 17 yrs
29 July – 5 August
£214
Perfoming Arts
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Harriers
15 - 18 yrs
29 July – 5 August
£252
Sailing
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Livewires
12 - 15 yrs
30 July – 6 August
£266
Technology
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Mallards
11 - 14 yrs
5 – 12 August
£252
Sailing
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Make The Difference
15 - 17 yrs
6 – 12 August
£216
Leadership
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Training in Action
16 - 17 yrs
6 – 12 August
£210
Leadership
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Helter Skelter Task Force
18 - 19 yrs
6 – 12 August
£198
Leadership
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Wide Open
14 - 19 yrs
20 – 24 August
£180
Special Needs
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The Track
14 - 17 yrs
20 – 26 August
£270
Motorsport
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Voice Music
11 - 18 yrs
20 – 25 August
£230
Perfoming Arts
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Transformers
14 - 18 yrs
20 – 28 August
£288
Technology
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SU Bake Off 2
11 - 12 yrs
21 – 25 August
£158
Baking
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Saddle Up!
11 - 12 yrs
21 – 25 August
£320
Horse Riding
M
Canal Turn
13 - 16 yrs
21 – 23 August
£90
Canal Boat
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8+
11+
13+
Boys Only
Girls Only
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Special Interest
EVENT
Sailing Our sailing holidays are a great mixture of relaxation and high energy sailing. Practise your hand at steering, quanting, and running a ship. If you have sailed your whole life or you are brand new you will find a place at one of our amazing holidays.
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1 – 8 April
£231
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Kestrels (13-18 yrs) The majority of the week at Kestrels is spent aboard well-equipped yachts (including sleeping), although there are also some opportunities to use on-shore facilities.
29 July – 5 August
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£252
Harriers (15-18 yrs) At Harriers, we sail on traditional Norfolk keelboats from Hunters Yard, and live in a small community on yachts. We also find time to discuss the important issues of life.
5 – 12 August
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Mallards (11-14 yrs)
£252
At Mallards, you hoist the sail, take the helm of your yacht, steer your course (no experience needed) and feel the rush as you control the boat. We sleep in tents, but make use of a primary school for meals, meeting together and toilets.
21 – 23 August
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£90
Canal Turn (13-16 yrs) Come and relax during the heart of the summer holidays on-board a narrowboat as we cruise the Grand Union Canal together.
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Baking Do you dream of being the youngest ever winner of Bake Off?
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We have some fantastic professionals lined up to help you develop your baking skills and have a lot of fun along the way. It’s a baking holiday with a difference too, because as well as spending lots of time in the kitchen, you will also be having fun with the guests on our Horse Riding holidays. The holidays are based at Luckley House School in Wokingham, which has fantastic grounds and facilities, with bedrooms mainly sleeping between two and six people.
9 – 12 April 2017
£119
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The SU Bake Off 1 (12 to 15 yrs) A short three-night break at the start of the Easter holidays – perfect if you want to get into the kitchen and are in Years 8–10.
21 – 25 August 2017
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£158
The SU Bake Off 2 (11 to 12 yrs) A slightly longer summer holiday for Years 6–7 with even more time to be creative in the kitchen.
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Horse Riding Do you already love horse riding and want to do it more? Have you always wanted to try but not had the opportunity?
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Either way, you’ll find something to love on our Horse Riding holidays. Spending lots of time at the stables, improve your riding skills and discover how to care for horses and ponies. As well as spending lots of time with your horse or pony for the week, you will also be having fun with the guests on our SU Bake Off holidays. The holidays are based at Luckley House School in Wokingham, which has fantastic grounds and facilities, with bedrooms mainly sleeping between two and six people.
9 – 12 April
£240
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Bridleways (12 to 15 yrs) A short three-night break at the start of the Easter holidays – perfect if you love horses and are in Years 8–10.
£320 21 – 25 August
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Saddle Up! (11 to 12 yrs) A slightly longer summer holiday for Years 6–7 – with even more time to spend at the stables.
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Forest Adventure Our Forest Adventure holidays take place at Great Wood – a log cabin site in the heart of the Quantock Hills. Great Wood is owned and managed by the Great Wood Trust, who work closely with Scripture Union. The site has its own swimming pool, ropes course, campfire, large playing area, stream and outdoor chapel. The Quantocks forest is right on the doorstep, and also offers lots of opportunities for different activities. The en-suite pine log cabins are spacious and comfortable, with four to eight children/young people per room.
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8 – 12 April
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GW Tracks (13-18 yrs)
£135
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GW Tracks provides top-end mountain bikes, and a choice of hard-core off-road biking or mellow rides chatting to friends. Mix that with outdoor activities and sports, music jamming and fire-building, and you’ve got the perfect study break.
27 – 29 May
Q
Go Wild (8-12 yrs)
£85
Explore fire making; swim in an outdoor pool; build your own shelter; toast marshmallows around a roaring campfire; enjoy fun team challenges under the stars; have a go at archery and low ropes courses. Make new friends and have loads of fun as you experience the adventure of following Jesus.
23 – 29 July
£210
Q
Activ8 (8-11 yrs) If you enjoy doing lots of different activities, then we are the place for you. We have a fantastic range of activities for you to enjoy, including swimming, making amazing crafts, singing, sports and lots more.
30 July – 5 August
Q
£210
GWX (10-12 yrs) Master the arts of fire-lighting and axemanship, camp out in the bivouac shelter you’ve built, learn survival skills and celebrate with a roaring campfire – all available at GWX.
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6 – 11 August
Q
£175
Great Dayz (8-11 yrs) Great Dayz offers great outdoor experiences, traditional games, and new and exciting camp activities. Swim and experience fun in the woods, and have a wonderful time.
12 – 19 August
Q
The Real Thing (15-17 yrs)
£245
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Hike in the hills for two days – camping overnight – and experience a campfire like no other. Mix this with a late night café, open mic night, crazy dancing and new challenges and adventures, and you’ve got The Real Thing.
20 – 24 August
Q
Wide Open (14-19 yrs)
£180
Wide Open provides practical help and support to those with a learning disability – giving opportunity to try new activities, make new friends and experience greater levels of independence. Although the site is wheelchair-friendly a lot of the activities will require some walking.
25 – 30 August
Q
£180
Escape (12-14 yrs) Escape offers games, challenges, swimming, arts and crafts – plus a visit to an amazing outdoor centre where you can try abseiling, raft building and rock climbing.
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Motorsport Our Motorsport holiday, The Track, takes place at the Chris Birkbeck Rally School which is a purpose built test facility. We offer wheel-to-wheel Kart racing, trials motorcycles, car and buggy driving. The site is camping and young people should bring their own tent, but if you can’t don’t let this stop you, just let us know.
20 – 26 August
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£270
The Track (14-17 yrs) The Track is the most full throttle, adrenalinepumping, ground-ripping, eardrum-splitting, white knuckle, soul-inspiring and thought-provoking event of the year! Are you ready to get strapped in?!
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Technology We have two great Technology-themed holidays, where you can spend a whole week doing technical activities with equipment and systems used by the professionals. As well as a choice of the tech stuff, there is time away from the equipment as well, with a day out, time to relax and great food. Both sites also have great sports facilities and lovely grounds, which you can make the most of. The accommodation is nice and cosy, with four to six young people per dorm.
30 July – 6 August
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LiveWires (12-15 yrs)
£266
Do you enjoy playing with the latest technology or fancy being the next top Hollywood producer? Have a go at computer animation, video production, electronics, programming and the use of a recording studio. If you are new to the game or if you’re already a bit of a pro – you’ll have a great time.
20 – 28 August
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Transformers (14-18 yrs)
£288
Computer graphics, photography, music recording, programming and video production are just some of the skills that we can help you develop at Transformers. Stick to one activity for the week or try a couple – it’s your choice. As well as a beautiful site to enjoy, you will get to meet pygmy goats, hens and alpacas!
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Performing Arts Our Performing Arts holidays take place in amazing private schools, with a mixture of lovely single rooms and dorms. The sites also have swimming pools and large playing areas, and offer lots of activities. These residentials provide a packed programme, with plenty of time for relaxation as well, and are designed to spark a new passion for creativity and to increase your love for the performing arts.
29 July – 5 August
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Curtains Up (12-17 yrs)
£214
Let out your creativity, with workshops on backstage, creative writing, dance, drama, film, music, music theatre and the visual arts. If you are interested in any area of the creative arts, Curtains Up! is the holiday for you!
20 – 25 August
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Voice Music Residential (11-18 yrs)
£230
Voice Music Residential is all about bringing together young musicians from all over the country to make exceptional music and have loads of fun! So if you love singing, or playing rock or orchestral instruments. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
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Outdoor Adventure We have three amazing Outdoor Adventure sites, which offer excellent facilities and a large amount of space for wide games and fun activities. The accommodation at these sites vary between single rooms and dorms.
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26 – 29 July
J
Mind After Christ (8-17 yrs)
£99
Mind after Christ is an amazing fun-filled holiday, with exciting activities which in previous years have included a mixture of high ropes, raft building and archery.
31 July – 5 August
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Big Adventure (8-11 yrs)
£165
Set in a girl guiding site, this holiday has a range of games, every year picking a game to follow for the week. With large fields, woody areas, a campfire circle, well-stocked woodpiles and the all-important drying room this is sure to be an amazing time for all budding adventurers.
6 – 12 August
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Llan M (12 to 15 yrs)
£228
With a mixture of annual favourites and new activities each year, Llan M has something for everybody. Enjoy the busy, fun filled programme with sports, art, movie making, campfire, banquet, day out, wide games but also time to relax and catch up with old friends and make new ones as well.
12 – 15 August
J
Ancora Explorers (8 to 11 yrs)
£99
You’ve played the game, now live the adventure – Introducing a brand new holiday based on the Award winning game “Guardians of Ancora”. Immerse yourself in the world of the guardians with some real life adventures at a fully equipped outdoor centre.
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MultiActivity Our multi-activity holidays happen at boarding schools around the country. These sites offer a range of activities and facilities, each unique to the individual school. However, most sites provide a swimming pool, large playing areas and a sports centre, while some also offer additional resources, including tennis courts and squash halls. Accommodation varies on these sites between single rooms, dorms or a mixture of the two.
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23 – 29 July
£210
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Submerge (11-14 yrs) A fantastic concoction of fun, fellowship and challenge! An inspiring mix of fun and learning more about who you are and asking the big questions.
28 July – 2 August
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SU @ Soul Survivor (15-17 yrs)
£198
Join us and thousands of young people in Stafford for the Soul Survivor experience this summer. Prepare yourself for inspiring worship and relevant teaching. Join the football team, eat cake at one of the many ‘themed’ cafés or revel in the late-night live music gigs.
30 July – 5 August
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The Maze (12-15 yrs)
£210
We are offering you the opportunity to focus on one main area during the week – so choose between a sports stream, craft stream or a mixture of the two. We will also have some great trips out, including an afternoon at an outdoor adventure centre.
30 July – 5 August
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One Hundred % (8-11 yrs)
£237
So much choice: quad bikes, archery, media, drama, construction, swimming, tennis, football, wide games, table tennis, music, dance, adventures in the great outdoors and a sizzling day at the beach! You’ll have a great time – One Hundred % guaranteed.
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31 July – 4 August
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Xsite National (8-11 yrs)
£180
X:site events are known for their live bands, whacky team challenges, silly songs, gunge, craft and time to X:plore the Bible. If we manage to fit all this into two hours just imagine how amazingly fun and actionpacked a whole X:site week is going to be!
6 – 12 August
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Action Replay (11-14 yrs)
£210
There is a huge area for wide games and an amazing set of sports activities but be ready to get messy in afternoon antics and silly in ARFM – once you’ve been once you’ll want to come again, and again… and again.
6 – 12 August
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£234
Helter Skelter (13-17 yrs) With activities ranging from an open mic night to rock climbing, pool parties to sledging in the snow dome, messy games to a fabulous banquet. Prefer chilling? Take time to relax in our Helter Skelter café!
6 – 12 August
K
Ka’zoo (8-11 yrs)
£237
Experience the incredible ka’zoo shows (gunge guaranteed), witness epic drama, learn strange new chants, sing beautiful songs, become acquainted with the decision making Dyson and join us for our mystery day out.
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6 – 12 August
K
Ka’zoo 2.0 (12-15 yrs)
£237
Cram in as much as you want or simply chill out with friends: golf, crazy wide games, archery, go out for the day, use your musical and dramatic ability, have a swim or relax around the campfire. Don’t forget about the shows, the big top, and the ka’fe - a week never to forget!
6 – 12 August
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Spot the Difference (8-11 yrs)
£216
There’ll be lots of opportunities to try new things plus challenge yourself with an outdoor activity and then celebrate a fantastic holiday with our special party!
14 – 19 August
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Step out (11-15 yrs)
£198
It’s your holiday: You choose. When we are onsite there’s swimming, sports, craft, music or free time. Over two days you’ll have to decide between canoeing, caving, climbing, abseiling, ghyll scrambling and more.
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Leadership Training Our leadership training holidays offer a unique training programme. For anyone interested in learning how to lead and having the space to put that into practice these are the holidays for you. With all the fun of a holiday and the ability to come away with a set of skills that will enable you to engage in working with children and young people, these are not holidays to miss.
30 June – 2 July
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Sent (16-24 yrs)
£35
A unique opportunity in SU’s 150th year to connect with God, be equipped for mission and hang out with young people from the UK and other countries. This weekend is a launchpad to help you in being SENT back to your own community or to serve on a frontline team, a mission or a holiday in the summer.
6 – 12 August
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Training in Action (16-17 yrs)
£210
Future Youth or Holiday Leader? Our expert team will give you the training and opportunities to develop youth work skills and leadership experience on this fun-filled, jam-packed holiday.
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6 – 12 August
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Helter Skelter Task Force (18-19 yrs)
£198
This year on Helter Skelter for 18-19 year olds you will have the opportunity to work alongside the leaders on the holiday to learn new skills and have fun whilst doing it. For more information check out Helter Skelter on page 24.
6 – 12 August
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Make the Difference (15-17 yrs)
£216
Do you want to Make the Difference at the same time as developing your skills and faith? We’ll provide you with training and mentoring, and you’ll gain experience helping the 8 to 11s at Spot the Difference to have a fun holiday.
Frontline
Ready to step out of your comfort zone? It’ll be life-changing! Here’s the challenge: submerge yourself in another culture for an adventure lasting up to four weeks, engaged in God’s work among children and young people across the world. You may find the whole experience involves depending on God’s strength rather than your own abilities – and that’s character-building! You will be part of a UK team working in partnership with people from other Scripture Union movements in countries to organise camps and holiday clubs for children and young people. These are a fantastic opportunity to meet and work with Christians from the UK and overseas on a team together. To find out more and to apply, go to: http://www.scriptureunion.org.uk/26801
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Families Together Families Together is based at Great Wood Camp near Bridgwater.
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Surrounded by beautiful forest and with amazing cabins to stay in, you’ll find it’s a wonderful place to play and relax.
29 April – 1 May
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Families Together (Families with children aged under 11)
From £20
As the name suggests, this is a time to spend as a family, so you’ll be together for worship, Bible teaching, games, crafts and meals. There will be opportunities to chill and chat as well as to walk and run about discovering the site and surrounding woods. You’ll make memories that you and your family will remember for a long time. Adults: £85, 5 to 11s: £50, 0 to 4s: £20
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West Runton West Runton Holidays offer a host of multi-activity holidays for young people. Activities vary from karting to windsurfing, sailing to abseiling, crafts to gorge walking, mountain biking to skiing among many more opportunities to experience a range of adventurous activities and outdoor pursuits.
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8 – 15 April
Broads Adventure (School years 7-11)
£285
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Do you have a sense of adventure? Join BA2017 crew to live on, cook in, and learn to sail your own boat. Explore the beautiful Norfolk Broads, come and learn the ropes, join in the fun and hear the Good News!
15 – 20 April
Motivation (School years 11-13)
£250
Would you like to spend time during the Easter holidays doing concentrated revision, spending time with God and having quality time on the waters of the South coast? We can provide a great holiday to let you do all of this.... and more!
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22 – 29 July
£325
Kart Camp Monaco (School years 8-10) Our own race track in Norfolk, our own Karts - test your driving skills and race to the limit.
27 July – 5 August
£260
Basecamp (School years 11-13) Building leadership skills in the amazing Lake District.
29 July – 5 August
PACT Cae Canol (School years 9-12)
£315
Our base at Cae Canol is in a stunning location within the heart of Snowdonia. It offers many exciting outdoor activities such as climbing, kayaking, gorge-walking, team-building games and a canoe expeditions.
29 July – 5 August
£325
Kart Camp Silverstone (School years 8-10) Our own race track in Norfolk, our own Karts - test your driving skills and race to the limit.
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5 – 12 August
Surf imPACT (School years 7-10)
£320
Surf’s Up! Join our beach camp to try out surfing, body-boarding, coasteering, climbing and kayaking combined with lots of beach themed games and activities. Dig out your flip-flops, sun-glasses and dust off your sun cream for a week full of fun by the sea.
5 – 12 August
PACT Viney Hill (School years 4-7)
£290
A friendly introduction to adventure holidays for the younger age group. Viney Hill is located in the Forest of Dean, sleeping accommodation is in large tents around a playing field, with a dining room, comfortable meeting.
6 – 12 August
Dolphin Challenge (School years 4-7)
£335
A friendly, family feel will welcome you to this exciting holiday with activities ranging from crafts and swimming, through to kayaking, karting and archery – there’s loads to try out and discover!
12 – 19 August
Dolphin Launchpad (School years 4-8)
£380
This tented camp is an action packed multi-activity holiday, full to the brim with a huge range of activities, challenges and experiences for you to try out.
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Volunteering Volunteering to serve God on one of our holiday teams is an excellent opportunity to: • be part of a dynamic team • receive training • get new ideas to try out at home and church • be involved in helping others to find faith • possibly laugh, cry, and be challenged, exhausted and amazed – but not necessarily all at once! To be a volunteer at a Scripture Union holiday, you’ll need stamina, a sense of humour and to be a Christian in sympathy with the aims of Scripture Union. Most team members enjoy working alongside children and young people, but there is also a need for cooks, caterers, administrators, those with outdoor pursuits qualifications, lifeguards, first aiders and many more. Leadership Training (Junior Leaders) If you are under 18 and want to participate in a holiday to improve your leadership skills, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to choose from. Sent, Make the Difference, Helter Skelter Task Force and
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Training in Action are holidays specifically designed to train you to lead, but lots of our other holidays would welcome you as a Junior Leader, and would provide training too. Other opportunities If the idea of spending time on the beach or in a local park appeals to you, then you can join Scripture Union in taking the good news of Jesus to children and families on various beach and inland missions over the summer. These last from one to two weeks. Wherever you live in England or Wales, Scripture Union is at work not far away, and you can support and get involved with our ongoing programmes. You can choose to volunteer regularly or just once or twice a year – either way, we’d be delighted to welcome you along. For more information about all of these opportunities: 01980 856000 countmein@scriptureunion.org.uk
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Sponsor a child We do all that we can to ensure that our holidays are affordable for most people and we already subsidise the costs. However, we receive multiple requests each year for financial support from children whose families just cannot afford for them to attend. Historically, we have worked in partnership with the David Chilcott fund who have provided grants, now averaging £50, to hundreds of young people over the last twenty years, but sadly even with this support, our holiday leaders are increasingly telling us stories of children who are still unable to afford to attend their SU holiday.
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This really is the stuff of fond memories and growing friendships that last a lifetime. It’s a turning point in so many young lives, a time when, surrounded by faithful Christians, children meet with Jesus and grow spiritually. Bex, holiday leader at Bitesize
In 2017 Scripture union are launching our holiday fund with the aim to ensure no child is ever excluded due to a lack of money.
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We estimate we will need over £10,000 each year to make this possible. If you believe this is as important as we do please help, your gift could literally make a child’s summer and change the direction of their entire life.
Donate You can make a donation online at: www.scriptureunion.org.uk (plus there will also be an opportunity after you have made a holiday booking), or by ringing the Scripture Union National Office on 01908 856000. Please help if you can.
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Terms & Conditions What does the price include? The price includes full board and accommodation, activities, equipment and excursions (unless otherwise stated). The holidays are based at outdoor centres, independent schools and campsites at various locations in England and Wales (unless otherwise stated). Accommodation arrangements are in separate-sex bedrooms, generally sleeping between two and eight children/young people. Different prices reflect the cost to Scripture Union of hiring the site, as well as the activities undertaken. In an effort to keep the cost of the holidays as affordable as possible, many volunteer team members also pay a fee. What about travel? The cost of travel to the holiday venue is not included in the fee (unless indicated). Parents and guardians are responsible for the travel arrangements to and from the holiday venue. There may be organised transport arranged for you by the holiday leader, and an adult will escort these groups. Those who travel independently on public transport can be met at the coach or railway station nearest to the holiday venue. What about safety? The issue of safety is taken seriously throughout the holiday. All activities carry an inherent risk, but this will be minimised to an appropriate level by taking all reasonable steps. All outdoor pursuit activities are carried out under qualified supervision. This supervision may be by our own leaders, or leaders hired from a centre accompanied by our own. All recommended safety equipment is always worn, including buoyancy aids for water activities and helmets for climbing, cycling and karting. Equipment is checked and maintained to a high standard. For water-based outdoor activity holidays, you must be confident in water when wearing a buoyancy aid. Scripture Union Holidays is registered with the Adventure Activities Licensing Service as being licensed to provide water sports activities. Licence details can be confirmed by calling the Licensing Service on 02920 755715. Scripture Union has a Safeguarding Policy, and all leaders and team members are subject to this. Team members are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure, issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Details can be obtained from the Scripture Union National Office.
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Money matters The Scripture Union Holiday Fund assists young people from families on income-related benefits or low incomes to attend our holidays, who would otherwise be unable to without financial help. You can find out more information on our website: www.scriptureunion.org.uk/3522483. You must apply before the holiday begins (preferably at least eight weeks before). You can do this by ticking the relevant box on the event booking form – after which you will then be sent a link to an online Holiday Fund application form. If you need a paper version of this form, please call the Scripture Union National Office on 01908 856000. Whilst you are waiting for a response to your application, please do not pay any outstanding fees. If you do pay and then receive a grant, resulting in an overpayment, Scripture Union will refund the equivalent grant amount to you, minus a £5 administration charge. If no grant is awarded, we will contact you to discuss options. The balance of your fees is due no later than eight weeks before the holiday commences. If payment is not made by the due date, we reserve the right to cancel your holiday booking. Full payment should accompany bookings made within eight weeks of the holiday start date. For other payment options, please contact the Scripture Union National Office on 01908 856000 or holidays@scriptureunion.org.uk. What If I cancel? The Booking Secretary for your holiday should be informed immediately. Your deposit is non-refundable, but if you cancel more than eight weeks before the holiday begins, we will refund any additional fees paid – though there may be a charge. If you cancel eight weeks or less before the holiday commences, you will be liable for the full fee (see What about insurance?). What if the holiday is cancelled? In the unlikely event of a holiday having to be cancelled, or for some unforeseen reason curtailed, Scripture Union will undertake to refund fees already paid by participants. We have also arranged for the security of your money to be paid, in the unlikely event of our insolvency. An independent trust has been set up to hold the fees until the completion of the holiday.
What about insurance? Scripture Union is fully covered for public liability. You are not, however, insured against personal accident, injury as a result of an accident or loss of possessions. We therefore suggest those who feel that additional insurance is necessary to make their own arrangements. Additional needs Whilst recognising that all children are special, some may have needs which require extra support. It is Scripture Union’s aim to include such children on our holidays, within the guidelines of suitable provision and staffing. To do this, we ask all parents to give us full details of their child’s additional needs (ie disability/medical condition/medication) at the time of booking, in order that we can meet those needs to the best of our ability. We must also be advised at the time of booking if a child currently has or has recently experienced any behavioural or social problems, which may affect their own safety and/or the well-being of others on the holiday. Participation We expect everyone who goes on the holiday to be fully involved in every aspect of the programme, including the informal teaching sessions and doing daily duties (eg washing up on some holidays). Leaving holiday site There are occasions when children may be allowed to leave the site in small groups – unaccompanied by a leader – for a short, specified period of time. This will be arranged as appropriate to their age and the location. Reasonable measures will always be put in place for them to contact holiday leaders (eg a mobile phone number or an agreed meeting point will be given). Mobile phones We do not encourage young people to bring mobile phones to the holiday, as experience has taught us that their use can cause homesickness and inconvenience to the smooth running of the programme.
Photographs Children/young people may be photographed on the holiday! The photographs will only be used by Scripture Union or organisations in sympathy with Scripture Union, to whom express permission may be granted. If any children/young people do not wish to be photographed, they can tell the photographer, who will respect their wishes. We cannot take responsibility for any photographs or video clips that are put onto social networking sites by guests on the holiday. Scripture Union may use photographs or video clips to promote its holidays on such sites, but please contact us if this is of concern to you. Data protection Scripture Union will hold your details on file, but will not release the information to any third party. Some details may be shared with the team, and an address list may be shared with the children/young people and team on your chosen holiday – enabling them to make contact outside of the holiday – but if you are not happy for this to happen, please advise the holiday leader when booking. Any comments? We welcome your comments in order to continue to improve our service to you. If there is a problem with the holiday, please contact us immediately and we will do our utmost to find a satisfactory solution. We would also like to hear from you with your positive comments. Scripture Union reserves the right to: • refuse any application, • alter or cancel a holiday where necessary, • ask a child/young person to leave a holiday if their behaviour is incompatible with the general enjoyment and well-being of others – in which case, the relevant parent/guardian will be informed. Collection arrangements must be then made at the parent/guardian’s own expense, and no refund will be given.
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Scripture Union Holidays Trinity House Opal Court Opal Drive Fox Milne Milton Keynes MK15 0DF Tel: 01908 856177 E-mail: holidays@scriptureunion.org.uk www.scriptureunion.org.uk/holidays Scripture Union is a registered charity (no. 213422) and a limited company (registered no. 39828) Registered office: Trinity House Opal Court, Opal Drive, Fox Milne, Milton Keynes, MK15 0DF. Registered in England and Wales. Main switchboard Tel: 01908 856000, Fax: 01908 856111. Scripture Union is a member of Christian Camping International