THE CHALLENGER BOOT CAMP
13th- 17th April 2015 THE CHALLENGER BOOT CAMP A high-impact 5-day, 4-night residential week of challenging, military-style and outward-bound activities, survival techniques and personal development skills PRICE REDUCTION: WE ARE PLEASED TO BE ABLE TO OFFER THE BOOT CAMP AT A SUBSIDISED RATE OF £250 PER PARTICIPANT (INC VAT) WHICH INCLUDES ALL FOOD, ACCOMMODATION, LOAN OF UNIFORM, RESIDENTIAL EQUIPMENT, ACTIVITIES AND TRANSFERS Challenger Troop CIC is NOT part of the MOD – Reserve Forces or Cadets Forces CHALLENGER BOOT CAMP A residential week of challenging outward-bound activities, survival techniques and personal development skills This high-impact 5-day, 4-night residential programme is specifically designed for young people from the ages of 11-18 years who would benefit from an outdoor camp experience with military-style discipline, firm structure and behaviour boundaries. Throughout the programme there will be a focus on respect, responsibility and resilience. Participants will be asked to push themselves to reach goals they never thought possible, with the support and encouragement of our experienced ex-military instructors. The focus of the programme is on challenge and reward, invigoration and inspiration. It will feature high intensity physical challenges combined with competitive adventure activities designed to test mental, emotional and physical strength and stamina. Participants will be expected to work and live together outdoors for the duration of the programme. Over the course of the week participants will take part in bushcraft, learning basic survival skills, fire-lighting, outdoor cooking and shelter building, adventure activities including mountain biking, along with military-style strategy games and drill exercises. The week will culminate in an Awards Ceremony where parents, friends and family are invited to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of the participants. Through the programme participants will develop key life skills including: Communicating with others including learning the importance of listening A greater sense of self-awareness and self-reliance and an improved sense of selfconfidence and motivation How to work as part of a team to achieve a set task How to live and work together, including learning consideration and respect for others and a deeper understanding of how different behaviours and attitudes can affect those around us An awareness of safety and risk Appreciation of the natural world around them Challenger Troop CIC is NOT part of the MOD – Reserve Forces or Cadets Forces ESSENTIAL INFORMATION – All your questions answered For many parents/guardians, this may be the first time your child has experienced a residential outward bound course. Below is all the essential information you need to prepare your child for the week. How much will the course cost? The cost, per candidate, is a subsidised rate of £250 incl. VAT (normally £399) which includes transport to and from Crown Gate TA Centre to our outdoor training areas, food, accommodation, loan of uniform and boots, insurance, residential equipment and all specialist activity and safety equipment. When is the course this summer? The course runs from 10am on the morning of Monday 13th April to 2pm on Friday 17th April 2015 Where is the course being held? At Challenger Troop’s outdoor training areas in Cheshire. How will my child travel there? You will need to drop your child to the Crown Gate TA Centre, Crown Gate, Halton Lea, Runcorn, WA7 2UR at 10am on 13th April, and will return candidates to the same place on the afternoon of Friday 17th April. Alternative arrangements must be agreed directly with Challenger Troop prior to the start of the course. Parents and families will need to be at the Crown Gate TA Centre on Friday 17th April at 1pm for the Awards Ceremony. This will last for approximately 1 hour, followed by handing back uniform. What are the accommodation arrangements? All candidates and instructors will be camping for the duration of the week, with the opportunity to develop bush-craft camping skills and field-craft camping skills. All camping gear, including sleeping bags and sleeping bag liners, will be provided. What about food for the week? All food will be provided for the duration of the course, including bush-craft meals, rationpacks for field-craft meals, and general planning and cooking from scratch, including learning about food-types and nutrition. A vegetarian option is available on request, and we are able to cater for special dietary requirements if known in advance. Challenger Troop CIC is NOT part of the MOD – Reserve Forces or Cadets Forces What does my child need to wear? At the Crown Gate TA Centre on Monday morning all candidates will be issued with a full uniform (t-shirt, combat trousers, fleece and rain mac) and boots, which are given on loan for the duration of the course. Whilst no other outdoor clothes will be required, please ensure that your child has packed some spare dry casual clothes (including a warm layer) for evenings, appropriate sleep-wear and underwear (including spare socks), along with a wash bag and towel. Parents are requested to bring a change of clothes for their children on Friday 10th April so they can change into something clean after handing back their uniforms. Suggested Kit List includes: - walking/hiking socks, preferably with high wool content t-shirts / fleece tops for evenings trousers/shorts pairs of trainers / flip flops for around the camp pyjamas underwear personal toiletries – please note aerosols are not permitted in the centre towel sunhat, sunglasses and sunscreen - Optional: insect repellent, bite cream, blister kit, torch What facilities are in place for personal hygiene? Our outdoor training areas have on-site toilets. A solar-shower is provided for Day Three (Wednesday), and there will be the opportunity to shower once back at Crown Gate TA Centre on the morning of Day Five (Friday). Can my child bring a mobile phone/device? Mobile phone/devise use during activity time is not permitted. Our instructors will place all devices into a Safety Deposit Box for safe-keeping during these hours. Our outdoor training areas have limited signal strength however students will be permitted to make or receive calls in the evenings. If phones or devices are misused during the course they will be confiscated. Phones and devices are brought at the user’s own risk. Does my child need to pack anything else? A small back-pack is all that is required for small personal items and personal hygiene items. Non-valuable personal items are allowed, however they are brought as the owner’s own risk. Challenger Troop are not liable for the loss or theft of any personal item brought. Challenger Troop CIC is NOT part of the MOD – Reserve Forces or Cadets Forces Healthy-eating snacks are allowed, such as nuts, seeds, crisp-breads and cereal bars, but these need to be stored in a sealed plastic container in your child’s back-pack. The following are NOT permitted - no chocolate or sweets no sugary snacks no energy drinks no fizzy drinks Is there anything that my child is not allowed to pack? Non-prescription medication (CT staff must be informed of all prescription medication in advance), hand-held electrical devices including cameras or video-recorders or gaming devices; pen knives, lighters or matches; jewellery (with the exception of a small religious item that can be worn under uniform or small earrings). No money is required. What if I need to contact my child during the course? Should you need to make contact with your child in the event of an emergency, please call our NW Team Office on 01928 717800 or 07532150864 (outside working hours) and we will endeavour to contact the Lead Instructor as soon as possible. Emergency Point of Contact Please note that as a parent or guardian you will be the emergency point-of-contact throughout the course and you will need to make provisions to collect your child should they need to come home at any time, so please do keep your phone with you at all times. Challenger Troop CIC is NOT part of the MOD – Reserve Forces or Cadets Forces OUTLINE TRAINING PROGRAMME CHALLENGER BOOT CAMP EASTER 2015 WEEK LOCATION DAY 1 CROWN GATE TA CENTRE, 10am DAY 2 ARLEY TRAINING MODULE INDUCTION AND TEAM BUILDING BUSHCRAFT DAY 3 CROWN GATE TA CENTRE PERSONAL ADMINISTRATION AND ADVENTURE TRAINING DAY 4 SCOUT CAMP FIELDCRAFT SCOUT CAMP DAY 5 RETURN TO CROWN GATE TA CENTRE 12noon AWARDS CEREMONY 1pm – 2pm ACTIVITY MODULE WELCOME BRIEF SAFETY BRIEF UNIFORM ISSUE ICE BREAKERS SET UP CAMP GROUP COOKING COMMAND TASKS GROUP COOKING MODULE BRIEF FIRE LIGHTING SHELTER BUILDING WILD FOODS KNIFE SKILLS EX SURVIVAL NIGHT WASH AND SHOWER LAUNDRY ARCHERY AIR RIFLES MOUNTAIN BIKING INTRO TO DRILL GROUP COOKING SAFETY BRIEF KIT ISSUE CAM & CONCEALMENT PATROLING HAND SIGNALS COOKING IN THE FIELD EX FIRST STALK LASER BATTLES BASIC DRILL WASH AND SHOWER LIGHT LUNCH AWARDS CEREMONY HAND IN KIT REMARKS 10 MAN RATIONS FOR BREAKFAST BAKERY LUNCH RABBIT STEW MAIN MEAL FRESH RATIONS FOR BREAKFAST 10 MAN RATIONS LUNCH AND MAIN MEAL FRESH RATION FOR BREAKFAST 24HR RATIONS PACK LIGHT LUNCH COURSE ENDS 2pm This programme is subject to change dependant on weather conditions etc. – we will endeavour to inform you of any changes as soon as possible. Challenger Troop CIC is NOT part of the MOD – Reserve Forces or Cadets Forces CHALLENGER BOOT CAMP BOOKING FORM Places on this course are strictly limited to 15 participants, and are offered on a firstcome, first-served basis on receipt of this Booking Form and a £50 deposit (nonrefundable) which should be made payable to ‘Challenger Troop CIC’ or see the BACS electronic payment option below. Participant’s details Name: ___________________________________ Date of Birth: _________________ (Please print) Address: _________________________________ Home Tel No: _________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ Mobile No: ___________________ Height: ________ Weight: ________ Chest:_________ Waist:_______ Shoe size:______ Next of kin: _______________________________ Relationship: _________________ Address: _________________________________ Tel Numbers: _________________________________ (daytime) ____________________ _________________________________ (evening)____________________ _________________________________ (mobile) _____________________ Challenger Troop CIC is NOT part of the MOD – Reserve Forces or Cadets Forces Please note that as the parent or guardian you will also be the emergency point-ofcontact throughout the programme and you will need to make provisions to collect your child should they need to come home at any time, so please do keep your phone with you at all times. Medical Details Does your son/daughter/ward suffer from any allergies? If so please record them below. _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Is your son/daughter/ward taking any regular medication? If so please list below. _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Is your son/daughter/ward allergic to any medication? If so please list below. _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Does your son/daughter/ward have any dietary restrictions or special food needs? If so please list below. _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ To the best of your knowledge, has your son/daughter/ward been in contact with any contagious or infectious diseases or suffered from anything in the last 3 months? Please give details Are there any other condition/needs (medical or behavioural) you think we should be aware of? _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Challenger Troop CIC is NOT part of the MOD – Reserve Forces or Cadets Forces Does your son/daughter/ward suffer from any of the following? Delete as appropriate Asthma YES/NO Other Chest and Heart Conditions YES/NO (Other than mild chest infections, a chest or heart condition may be significant; this includes any history of bronchitis or wheezing) Epilepsy YES/NO Any loss of consciousness or blackout YES/NO (This includes any history of fainting episodes) Ear or sinus problems YES/NO Severe headaches YES/NO Any other major illness or injury YES/NO Any conditions requiring regular prescribed medication YES/NO Any condition requiring regular care or visits to a doctor or hospital specialist YES/NO Any other disability YES/NO Has your son/daughter/ward received a tetanus injection in the last 5 years? Details of participant’s GP YES/NO Name: ______________________ Telephone Number:____________________ Address: ___________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Please confirm below that the adult in charge after due consultation with a First Aider or other member of the medical team, has your authority to refer the candidate to hospital for treatment in accordance with the injury. Signature: ______________________________________Date:_____________________ (Person with parental responsibility for participant’s under 18 years of age) Name :__________________________________________ (Please print) Challenger Troop CIC is NOT part of the MOD – Reserve Forces or Cadets Forces PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT & DECLARATION Participant’s name:…………………………………………………………………………….. I give my full consent to the participation of the above in the Challenger Boot Camp 2015 and agree to drop them to the Crown Gate TA Centre by 10am on the 13th April 2015 and be back to attend the Awards Ceremony and collect them at 1pm on Friday 17th April 2015 I agree to the full cost of the course at £250 (incl. VAT) and enclose a cheque made payable to ‘Challenger Troop CIC’/have made an electronic BACS payment (delete where applicable) for £50 as a deposit and understand that this is non-refundable. The balance must be paid by 23rd March 2015 I give my consent to Challenger Troop taking video/photographs during the course for the purposes of programme and marketing unless the following box is ticked. I acknowledge the need for my son/daughter/ward’s obedience and responsible behaviour. I understand that if my son/daughter/ward breaks the rules agreed with them, then they may be removed from the course. I understand that I will be liable for the replacement of my son/daughter/wards uniform to a limited cost of £45.00 and any loss of equipment on personal issue to a limit of £100.00. I understand that a full copy of the insurance provided illustrating the extent and limitations is available on request. I understand that it is my responsibility to keep Challenger Troop informed as to any changes in my child/ward’s medical, social and welfare needs where it is likely to affect theirs and the safety and wellbeing of other students and staff. Any such notification should be forwarded to Challenger Troop as soon as it is possible to do so. I accept that as a parent/guardian I will be the emergency point-of-contact throughout the programme and agree to make provisions to collect my child should they need to come home at any time, and will have my phone with me at all times, including overnight. Challenger Troop CIC is NOT part of the MOD – Reserve Forces or Cadets Forces Supervised under qualified staff the following activities may include: Kayaking - Rafting – Swimming – Outdoor Field Exercise (including travelling in vehicles and walking) - Mountain Biking – Trekking Carrying Load – Physical Training – Command Tasks – Obstacle Course - Competitive Contact Sports – Laser Tag – Residential Overnight Field Camping – Lighting Fires - Archery – Air Rifle Shooting – Bushcraft – Campcraft – First Aid PARENT / GUARDIAN Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: ______________________ (Person with parental responsibility for participant’s under 18 years of age) PARENT/GUARDIAN Name: ______________________________________(Please print) Please return these forms, along with the £50 non-refundable deposit to: Mark Hall, Challenger Troop CIC, Crown Gate TA Centre, Halton Lea, Runcorn, Cheshire. Should you have any queries regarding your booking please call 01928 717 800 or email [email protected] BACS PAYMENT OPTION: Amount: £250 Account Name: Challenger Troop CIC Sort Code: 40-36-35 Account Number: 11267043 Ref: NWBC then [Child’s surname] Please can you phone or email when payment has been made so that we can confirm the place has been booked and issue your joining instructions. Tel: 01928 717 800 Challenger Troop CIC is NOT part of the MOD – Reserve Forces or Cadets Forces
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