Scripture Union Holiday Brochure for 2018

Holidays 2018

Making memories Changing lives

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Where to Find Our Holidays

Newcastle upon Tyne Carlisle

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B Liverpool

Hull

Leeds Manchester

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Birmingham

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Cambridge

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Cardiff

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Norwich

Ipswich

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Oxford Bristol

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Leicester

Chelmsford

London

L Brighton

Exeter

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Scripture Union Holidays Welcome to Scripture Union’s holiday brochure for 2018! 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, where memories are made and lives are changed.

Contents Making memories... Changing lives How to Book Holiday Planner Holidays at a Glance Boating Outdoor Adventure Horse Riding Cooking Forest Adventure Motorsport Technology Performing Arts Multi-Activity Leadership Training Frontline Families Together West Runton Volunteering Sponsor a child Terms and Conditions

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Making memories Changing lives

Fun

Safety

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 multiactivity 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.

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 high ratio of team to young people, normally 1:4. 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

Faith Exploration On Scripture Union holidays, we invite children and young people to explore the difference Jesus can make to the challenges and adventures 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.

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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 through our holiday fund. 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 holidays portal – www.scriptureunion.org.uk/ holidays – 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.

1. 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 2. Select ‘Book Now’ at the bottom of the screen 3. Follow the instructions to fill out the online booking form 4. Enjoy a fantastic holiday!

If this is a problem or if you need assistance, please call 01908 856177 or email holidays@scriptureunion.org.uk

Boys only A

Girls only

Location code A-Q (see map on page 2)

Holiday Price Banding: A1

Standard 1 = £35 - £38pp per night

A2

Standard 2 = £39 - £45pp per night

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Specialist = Price varies with activity

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Check out many more fun holidays online at: www.scriptureunion.org.uk/holidays We are constantly adding more fun and exciting holidays. These holidays range from summer holidays to weekends in May and October half terms, from camping in Kent to a sports weekend in North Wales.

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July

Step O

Lancashi

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Submerge

Mallards

Wiltshire / £216 / P23

Norfolk Broads / £25

Llan M

Wales / £234 /

Action Rep

Surrey / £216 /

The Maze

H

GWX

O

Northants / £216 / P23

Livewires

Wiltshire / £27

Great Dayz

Somerset / £18

Somerset / £216 / P17

Activ8

Northants / £2

Ancora Explorers

I Mind After Christ

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X:Site N

Warwicks £180 / P2

Milton Keynes £108 / P21

Somerset £108 / P17

SU @ Soul Surviv

Stafford / £200 / P2

Training in Actio Surrey / £216 / P26

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Harriers

Norfolk Broads / £273 / P11

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Curtains Up!

Lancashire / £245 / P21

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15

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16

11+

17

18

13+

Boys Only

Girls Only

Transfo Wiltshire

Disabled Friendly

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August C

Out

Escape

ire / £210 / P24

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Somerset / £180 / P18

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ka’zoo 2.0

Gloucestershire / £299 / P25

52 / P11

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Voice Music

Lancashire / £270 / P21

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Saddle Up!

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Wokingham £347 / P13

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SU Bake Off 2

79 / P20

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Wokingham £167 / P15

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One Hundred %

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Spot the Difference

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ka’zoo

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The Real Thing

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Surrey / £240 / P25

80 / P18

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216 / P24

Warwickshire / £224 / P25

Gloucestershire / £299 / P25

National

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Somerset / £252 / P18

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Make the Difference

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Helter Skelter

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Helter Skelter Task Force

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Warwickshire / £224 / P27

Northants / £240 / P25

ormers Lite

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/ £200 / P20

Northants / £186 / P27

Herts £90 / P11

Wide Open

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Somerset / £180/ P18

The Track

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North Yorks / £270 / P19

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General

EVENT

AGE

DATES

PRICE

ACTIVITY TYPE

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GW Tracks

EASTER

13 - 17 yrs

3 – 7 April

£140

Forest Adventure

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Go Wild

SPRING

8 - 11 yrs

26 May – 28 May

£90

Forest Adventure

O

Activ8

8 - 11 yrs

5 – 11 August

£216

Multi-Activity

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SUbmerge

11 - 14 yrs

22 – 28 July

£216

Multi-Activity

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Mind After Christ

8 - 17 yrs

1 – 4 August

£108

Multi-Activity

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SU @ Soul Survivor

15 - 17 yrs

4 – 9 August

£200

Multi-Activity

D

GWX

10 - 12 yrs

29 July – 4 August

£216

Forest Adventure

O

One Hundred %

8 - 11 yrs

12 – 18 August

£240

Multi-Activity

L

The Maze

12 - 15 yrs

29 July – 4 August

£216

Multi-Activity

H

X:Site National

8 - 11 yrs

6 – 10 August

£180

Multi-Activity

G

GreatDayz

8 - 11 yrs

5 – 10 August

£180

Forest Adventure

O

Action Replay

11 - 14 yrs

5 – 11 August

£216

Multi-Activity

L

Spot The Difference

8 - 11 yrs

12 - 18 August

£224

Multi-Activity

G

Ka'zoo

8 - 11 yrs

12 – 18 August

£299

Multi-Activity

P

Ka'zoo 2.0

12 - 15 yrs

12 – 18 August

£299

Multi-Activity

P

Helter Skelter

13 - 17 yrs

12 – 17 August

£240

Multi-Activity

H

Llan M

12 - 15 yrs

5 – 11 August

£234

Outdoor Activity

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The Real Thing

15 - 17 yrs

11 – 18 August

£252

Forest Adventure

O

Ancora Explorers

8 - 11 yrs

25 – 28 July

£108

Forest Adventure

O

Step Out

11 - 15 yrs

6 – 11 August

£210

Multi-Activity

B

Escape

12 - 14 yrs

24 – 29 August

£180

Forest Adventure

O

8+

11+

13+

Boys Only

Girls Only

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AGE

DATES

PRICE

ACTIVITY TYPE

MAP

Kestrels

EASTER

13 - 18 yrs

31 March – 7 April

£252

Boating

F

SU Bake Off 1

EASTER

12 - 15 yrs

3 – 6 April

£125

Cooking

K

Bridleways

EASTER

12 - 15 yrs

3 – 6 April

£260

Horse Riding

K

Come Dine with SU

EASTER

8 - 11 yrs

6 – 8 April

£80

Cooking

K

Families Together

SPRING

Under 12s

5 – 7 May

From £105

Family

O

SUrf

SPRING

11 - 16 yrs

25 – 27 May

£99.50

Outdoor Activity

Q

Sent

16 - 24 yrs

30 June – 2 July

£35

Leadership

E

Curtains Up!

12 - 17 yrs

29 July – 5 August

£245

Perfoming Arts

B

Harriers

15 - 18 yrs

28 July – 4 August

£273

Boating

F

Livewires

12 - 15 yrs

5 – 12 August

£279

Technology

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Mallards

11 - 14 yrs

4 – 11 August

£273

Boating

F

Make The Difference 15 - 17 yrs

12 – 18 August

£224

Leadership

G

Training in Action

4 – 11 August

£216

Leadership

L

Helter Skelter Task Force 18 - 19 yrs

12 – 18 August

£186

Leadership

H

Wide Open

14 - 19 yrs

19 – 23 August

£180

Special Needs

O

The Track

14 - 17 yrs

19 – 25 August

£270

Motorsport

A

Voice Music

11 - 18 yrs

19 – 24 August

£270

Perfoming Arts

B

Transformers Lite

14 - 18 yrs

6 – 11 August

£200

Technology

P

SU Bake Off 2

11 - 13 yrs

27 – 31 August

£167

Cooking

K

Saddle Up!

11 - 13 yrs

27 – 31 August

£347

Horse Riding

K

Canal Turn

13 - 16 yrs

20 – 22 August

£90

Boating

J

8+

11+

16 - 17 yrs

13+

Boys Only

Girls Only

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Special Interest

EVENT

Boating Our water based 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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31 March – 7 April

F SP

£252

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.

28 July – 4 August

F SP

£273

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.

4 – 11 August

F

SP

Mallards (11-14 yrs)

£273

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.

20 – 22 August

J SP

£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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Outdoor Adventure

We have two amazing Outdoor Adventure sites, which offer excellent facilities and a large amount of space for wide games and fun activities.

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The accommodation at these sites vary between single rooms and dorms.

25 – 27 MAY

I SP

SUrf (11-16 yrs)

£99.50

Join us for a great weekend of surf and fun.

In a beautiful outdoor centre close to some of Devon’s best beaches with instructors on hand to help you catch the perfect wave. If you’ve been surfing for years or if it’s something you’ve always wanted to try. Come and SUrf with us.

5 – 11 August

M A2

Llan M (12 to 15 yrs)

£234

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, days out including to the beach, wide games but also time to relax and catch up with old friends and make new ones as well.

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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.

3 – 6 April

K

£260

SP

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.

27 – 31 August

£347 K

SP

Saddle Up! (11 to 13 yrs) A slightly longer summer holiday for Years 6–7 – with even more time to spend at the stables.

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Cooking Do you dream of being the youngest ever winner of Bake Off? We have some fantastic professionals lined up to help you develop your cooking skills and have a lot of fun along the way.

You can specialise in baking on one of our Bake Off holidays, or have a more general cooking experience on Come Dine with SU. 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.

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EA ST ER

3 – 6 April

K

SP

The SU Bake Off 1 (12 to 15 yrs)

£125

EA ST ER

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. You will also have fun with the guests on Bridleways.

6 – 8 April

K SP

Come Dine with SU (8 to 11 yrs)

£80

Do you love getting creative in the kitchen? Join us for a whole weekend of cooking, learning new skills, trying out new recipes and making new friends.

27 – 31 August

K

SP

The SU Bake Off 2 (11 to 13 yrs)

£167

A slightly longer summer holiday for Years 6–7 with even more time to be creative in the kitchen.

You will also have fun with the guests on Saddle Up.

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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.

The site has its own swimming pool, ropes course, campfire, large playing area, stream and outdoor chapel. The en-suite pine log cabins are spacious and comfortable, with four to eight people per room.

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EA ST ER

3 – 7 April

O A1

GW Tracks (13-17 yrs)

£140

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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 firebuilding, and you’ve got the perfect study break.

26 – 28 May

O SP

Go Wild (8-11 yrs)

£90

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.

25 – 28 july

O A1

Ancora Explorers (8 to 11 yrs)

£108

You’ve played the game, now live the adventure on this holiday that is based on the award winning game “Guardians of Ancora”. Immerse yourself in the world of the guardians with some real life adventures.

29 July – 4 August

O

A1

£216

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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5 – 10 August

O A1

£180

Great Dayz (8-11 yrs) Great Dayz offers great outdoor experiences, traditional games, and new and exciting camp activities. Swim in the pool and experience fun in the woods, and have a wonderful time.

11 – 18 August

O A1

The Real Thing (15-17 yrs)

£252

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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.

19 – 23 August

O SP

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.

24 – 29 August

O A1

£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.

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19 – 25 August

A SP

£270

The Track (14-17 yrs) The Track is the most full throttle, adrenalinepumping, ground-ripping, eardrum-splitting, white knuckle, soul-inspiring and thoughtprovoking 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 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.

5 – 12 August

N SP

LiveWires (12-15 yrs)

£279

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.

6 – 11 August

P SP

Transformers Lite (14-18 yrs)

£200

With professional equipment and software, write and record songs, create short films, design computer games and so much more! Spend time with people who share your interests and develop new skills. This year the holiday will be shorter than normal, so it's the perfect time to give it a try!

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Performing Arts

Our Performing Arts holidays take place at an amazing boarding school, with a mixture of lovely single rooms and dorms.

The site also has a swimming pool and large playing areas, and offers 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

B A1

Curtains Up (12-17 yrs)

£245

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!

19 – 24 August

B SP

Voice Music Residential (11-18 yrs)

£270

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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Multi-Activity 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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22 – 28 July

£216

N A1

Submerge (11-14 yrs) A fantastic concoction of fun, friendship and challenge! An inspiring mix of fun and learning more about who you are and asking the big questions.

29 July – 4 August

H A1

The Maze (12-15 yrs)

£216

With activities ranging from art to bowling, caving to drama, the mysterious ‘Enigma’ to football, there’s something that you’ll love – and that only covers A to F! Come and join us for an aMAZEing holiday!

1 – 4 august

I A1

Mind After Christ (8-17 yrs)

£108

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.

4 – 9 August

D A2

SU @ Soul Survivor (12-17 yrs)

£200

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.

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5 – 11 august

H A1

Activ8 (8-11 yrs)

£216

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.

5 – 11 August

L A1

Action Replay (11-14 yrs)

£216

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 – 10 August

G A2

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 action-packed a whole X:site week is going to be!

6 – 11 August

B A2

£210

Step out (11-15 yrs) It’s your holiday: You choose. When we are on-site there’s swimming, sports, craft, music or free time. Plus we'll have some big games and a grand day out.

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12 – 18 August

P SP

Ka’zoo & 2.0 (8-11 & 12-15 yrs)

£299

Experience the incredible ka’zoo shows (gunge guaranteed), witness epic drama, learn strange new chants, cram in as much as you want or simply chill out with friends - a week you'll never forget!

12 – 18 August

G A1

Spot the Difference (8-11 yrs)

£224

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!

12 – 18 August

H A2

Helter Skelter (12-17 yrs)

£240

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!

12 – 18 August

L A2

One Hundred % (8-11 yrs)

£240

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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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.

Many of our holidays have leadership training streams, contact holiday leader for more information.

4 – 11 August

L A1

Training in Action (16-17 yrs)

ÂŁ216

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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12 – 18 August

H SP

Helter Skelter Task Force (18-19 yrs)

£186

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.

12 – 18 August

G A1

Make the Difference (15-17 yrs)

£224

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: www.scriptureunion.org.uk/frontline

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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.

5 – 7 May

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Families Together (Families with children aged under 11)

From £105

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 is a separate organisation which offers 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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7 – 14 April

Broads Adventure (School years 7-11)

£295

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Do you have a sense of adventure? Join a crew to live, cook, sleep and learn to sail aboard your own sailing yacht. Explore the beautiful Norfolk Broads and take part in fun activities and games.

31 march – 6 April

Motivation (School years 11-13)

£260

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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4 – 11 august

Kart Camp Monaco (School years 8-10)

£335

Our own race track & karts - test your driving skills and race to the limit! As well as Karting there are a wide variety of other activities to take part in from video making to trampolining, wide games to challenges on-site.

26 July – 4 August

Basecamp (School years 11-13)

£270

Building leadership skills and having fun in the amazing Lake District. Work with the National Trust, developing team working and practical skills. You’ll have a chance to enjoy a range of outdoor activities such as kayaking, raft building and mountain biking.

28 July – 4 August

Kart Camp Silverstone (School years 8-11)

£335

Experience the thrill of the tearing around the track in our new karts, prepare for the great Grand Prix and Le Mans. Try a wide variety of other activities from rock climbing and kayaking to wide games and plenty of team challenges.

28 July – 4 August

Snowdonia Adventure (School years 9-12)

£325

Try out new activities, develop new skills and make great friends! Our base at Cae Canol, Beddgelert is in a stunning location. Try climbing, kayaking, gorge-walking, team-building games and a canoe expedition. No experience required, you just need to be up for the challenge!

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4 – 11 August

Surf Impact (School years 7-10)

£330

Surf’s Up! Try out surfing, body-boarding, coasteering, climbing and kayaking combined with lots of beach themed games and activities. A photo challenge, hunt the leader, a trip to Barnstaple, and of course, the ever mysterious ‘Theme Day’!

4 – 11 August

Viney Hill Discovery (School years 4-7)

£300

Seven days full of fun activities to try out, from climbing and canoeing to It’s a Knockout and Hunt the Leader! You’ll stay in tents but with indoor facilities as well. It’s a great first adventure holiday where you’ll make lots of new friends.

11 – 18 August

Dolphin Challenge (School years 5-8)

£330

It’s an exciting fun-filled camping holiday with activities ranging from karting and swimming, through to kayaking, crafts and archery – there’s loads to try out and discover! You’ll be part of a tent team so you’ll make great friends and have a fab week.

4 – 11 August

Dolphin Launchpad (School years 4-8)

£370

Stay in canvas bell tents on the Norfolk coast for a week of action-packed activities including gokarting, canoeing, pottery painting, crab fishing & visits to the beach. Our theme will be Lights, Camera, Action as we head into a movie themed week of excitement!

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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.

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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.

Make the Difference, Helter Skelter Task Force and 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.

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For more information about all of these opportunities: 01980 856000 countmein@scriptureunion.org.uk scriptureunion.org.uk/countmein

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. Last year we awarded grants averaging over £100 to more than 130 children and we would love to be able to continue to support those who without this help would not be able to afford to attend their SU holiday.

In 2017 Scripture union launched our holiday fund with the aim to ensure no child is ever excluded due to a lack of money.

We estimate we will need over £14,000 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 (Excluding West Runton Holidays) 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 Great Britain unless otherwise stated. Accommodation arrangements are in separate sex bedrooms or tents, generally sleeping between two and eight 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 at least two adults 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.

Who is on the team?

All the holidays are run by experienced adult team, some of whom are full-time Scripture Union workers, the majority are volunteers. There is a high ratio of team to young people, normally 1:4 and at least 1:8. The team is given appropriate training prior to the holiday.

What about safety?

The issue of safety is taken seriously throughout the holiday. All activities carry an inherent risk and this is 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, buoyancy aids for water activities and helmets for climbing, cycling or karting. Equipment is checked and maintained to a high standard. For waterbased outdoor activity holidays participants must be confident in water when wearing a buoyancy aid. Scripture Union Holidays is registered with the Adventure Activities Licensing Service as licensed to provide water sports activities. Licence details can be confirmed by calling the Licensing Service, 02920 755715.

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Scripture Union has a Safeguarding Policy (insert link) and all holiday leaders and team members are subject to this. All adult 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.

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 here http://www.scriptureunion. org.uk/3727718.id . You must apply before the holiday and preferably at least eight weeks before the holiday starts. You can do this by ticking the relevant box on the booking form, and you will then be sent a link to an online application form. If you need a paper version of the 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 the balance of fees.

If you do pay and then receive a grant, resulting in an overpayment, Scripture Union will refund the equivalent grant amount less a ÂŁ10 administration charge. If no grant is awarded your deposit will be refunded.

The balance of your fees is due not 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. For other method of payment options please contact the Scripture Union National Office: 01908 856000 or holidays@scriptureunion.org.uk What If I cancel?

The Booking Secretary should be informed immediately. Your deposit is non-refundable, but if you cancel more than eight weeks before the holiday we will refund any additional fees paid, though there will be an administration charge of ÂŁ10 per booking. 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 Scripture Union undertakes to refund fees already paid by participants. We have also

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arranged for the security of your money 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 if my child is unwell?

In the event of your child being unwell at the start of the holiday, we adhere to current NHS guidelines for school attendance, which can be found here https://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/ Yourchildatschool/Pages/Illness.aspx. Children with diarrhoea and/or vomiting must not be sent to the holiday until at least 48 hours after their symptoms have gone. If a child has a raised temperature, they too must not be sent until their symptoms have gone. We regret that we cannot offer a refund if a child is unable to attend due to ill health – please see section below relating to insurance.

What about insurance?

Scripture Union is fully covered for public liability.

You are not, however, insured against personal accident or injury as a result of an accident or loss of possessions. We therefore suggest those who feel that additional insurance is necessary should 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 (i.e. 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, e.g. washing up on some holidays.

Leaving holiday site There are occasions when young people 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 e.g. an agreed meeting point.

Mobile phones We do not encourage children 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. Our leaders do have permission to ban their use and where they are permitted we expect them to be switched off and stored securely except at designated times.

Photographs Your child may be photographed on the holiday!

The photographs will only be used by SU or organisations in sympathy with SU to which express permission may be granted. We cannot take responsibility for any photographs/video clips that are put onto social networking sites by guests on the holidays. Scripture Union may use photographs / video clips to promote its holidays on such sites. Please contact us if this is of concern to you.

Data protection Scripture Union will hold your details securely 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 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. We may contact you after the holiday to find out your views so that we can improve things for the future.

Any comments?

We welcome your comments in order to continue to improve our service. 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 young person to leave the holiday if their behaviour is incompatible with the general enjoyment and well-being of others, in which case the parent or guardian will be informed and collection arrangements must be made at their own expense and no refund will be given.

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Scripture Union is a member of Christian Camping International

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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.

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