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About us...
Where do we camp?
Our camp site is situated at the edge of Poole Harbour, a couple a miles
from Corfe Castle on the popular Isle of Purbeck. We camp under canvas
with a fully equipped kitchen and dining marquee. All our holidays are
fully catered with cooked breakfast, packed lunch, cooked tea and evening
supper! We own all of our equipment which helps keep costs down.
How are we organised?
Each camp has its own team made up of volunteer helpers, headed up by
a senior leadership team. The senior leaders help create the holiday
programme guided by the overall aims of the organisation.
The programme is tailored to the age group of the camp and allows a
degree of choice and freedom to participate. As well as enjoying the
fantastic local beaches and countryside our camp site also has facilities for
sports and games. Each camp runs sessions aimed at encouraging the
young people to explore and understand the Christian faith.
We have campers and leaders from over 30 churches. We are
nondenominational and new leaders and churches are always welcome.
Some of the young people who attend our camps do not have an
involvement with a church. Our camps provide a wonderful experience at
great value for money.
Celebrating for over 70 years
The camps were founded in 1944 by
churches in the Bournemouth and
Poole area. We are an independent
Christian charity with a broad appeal
to young people from all over the
country and even overseas!
Holiday choices............... 3–5
How to book ........................ 6
Holiday costs....................... 7
Group Bookings .................. 8
Booking forms (x2)......9 & 11
Help with a donation ....... 14
Terms & Conditions .......... 15
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Explorer Camps
Dates: 1st – 8th August
Ages: 9 to 12
Dates: 8th – 15th August
Ages: 9 to 12
These Explorer camps are full of fun,
games and endless action – just the
way kids like it! Even those
youngsters away from home for the
first time will find our camps easy to
enjoy with friendships quickly made.
A choice of two weeks to avoid
disappointment!
Each week offers a mix of on-site
games and off-site activities, with
supervision and care always a
priority. There is a group session
each day which explores
Christianity in an engaging way,
geared to this age range.
Accommodation is under canvas
with girls and boys in separate tent
groups. Each tent sleeps five to six.
We have a dedicated catering team
providing a complete and balanced
set of meals for each day.
The fresh air ensures that appetites,
both for fun and food, are big and
fully met!
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Discovery Camp
Dates: 25th July – 1st August
Ages: 13 to 16
Discovery camp is a great place
to relax, have fun and make a
whole bunch of new friends –
friends that ‘will last a lifetime’.
Whether you want to try your hand at various outdoor pursuits or just relax
on the sandy beaches, the Isle of Purbeck is just perfect!
On site we have facilities
for team games such as
volleyball and football,
which are very popular, or
the space for you to just
‘chill out’. Music, drama
and craft are available to
finish off a full week of
activities. Whatever you
choose to do you can be
assured of a great holiday.
Coasteering
Relax – or go for it! The choice is yours...
Geared towards young
people who may have
made a commitment to
Jesus Christ, the worship
and teaching is both
enjoyable and accessible,
and will be based on issues
relevant to your age group.
Why not come along and
discover an activity
holiday with that special
H&D touch?
Inheritance Camp
Dates: 18th – 24th July
Ages: 17 to 21
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The length and pace of this
holiday is just right for young
Adults to relax, reflect, engage
and enjoy time with friends
Inheritance is geared to young
Christian adults who want to
develop their walk for God. It will
provide the opportunity to meet
fellow Christians from different
backgrounds and situations, and to
stretch their faith and grow whilst
enjoying all our usual camp facilities.
If you’re keen to move on with God, or just feeling a little
bit stale or lacking enthusiasm, then this holiday aims to help and encourage
you. Of course, the sun, sea and fresh air will do a lot for you too!
We aim to...
Provide excellence in camping at all levels, with a structured programme
of activities with a degree of choice and freedom to participate.
Provide a challenging experience of adventure, discovery and fun that
helps to develop individual personal skills. No matter what we do,
Train young people in God’s Word and
to develop their spiritual maturity through
a dedicated Christian leadership.
we make sure that
every moment of every
day at camp is fun
Challenge young people to “Know Christ, to Serve Christ and to
Make Him known” in their future lives.
Each of our camps provides a safe, caring community dedicated to developing
self-esteem, skills and strong values. Our staff members are carefully recruited in order
to reach this goal. They help campers learn to live together, taking responsibility not
only for themselves, but also for others.
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How to book your holiday
If booking after 1st May 2015 please check our website for availability of your
holiday choice, or ring 01747 850765. To avoid delay or disappointment please
book early and follow these steps....
Choose your holiday
Refer to pages 3 to 5, or ask us for more details.
Read the terms and conditions on page 15.
Use the table opposite to calculate the cost.
Cut out one of booking forms
Complete sections A to F as appropriate.
Write in BLOCK CAPITALS with an ink pen.
Check form is completed correctly.
Write a cheque / Postal Order
£10 non-returnable deposit for each child required.
Make cheque/PO payable to “H&DCYC”.
Send full amount if booking after 1st May 2015.
You can pay us online through your bank
Account Name: Hants & Dorset Christian
Youth Camps - H&DCYC Fees
Account no: 00096802
Sort code: 40-52-40
Send to...
H&DCYC Bookings,
26 Pound Lane, SHAFTESBURY
SP7 8RZ
For most purposes email is our preferred method of contact. However, if you provide us
with an email address, please check that it is valid and working.
Bookings close 4 weeks before start of each camp
Please allow time for postage
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Summer fun – go for it!
Use the table below to work out the total
cost of your holiday. Book early and save!
Payments can be made in instalments.
£ Holiday details
Discounts
Holiday
Dates
Ages*
Early
Late
Inheritance
18th to 24th July
17 to 21
£85
£90
Discovery
25th July to 1st August
13 to 16
£160
£170
Explorer A
1st to 8th August
9 to 12
£140
£150
Explorer B
8th to 15th August
9 to 12
£140
£150
Early prices apply Before February 1st 2015
Late prices apply After January 31st 2015
* Ages as at the 31st August 2015
Save £15 for each additional child
The holiday cost for additional children is reduced by £15, even if they
go to different camps (offer excludes Inheritance camp).
All additional children must be booked in together on the same form
and have the same parent/address to qualify. For example, if the
second child is booked early into Discovery, they only pay £145.
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£10 deposit for each child to be made with booking
The deposit is non-refundable
For extra brochures please telephone: 01747 850765
or print them out from our website
Book early to avoid disappointment and save!
Registered charity No. 275265
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Group Bookings
We want to encourage and support your youth work by offering further
discounts to churches and other groups. We also welcome leaders from the
church to become part of the camp team as this is a great encouragement
to the campers and helps you follow up on their experience and growth by
“taking camp back to church”.
Register a group and save
The closing date for early discounts is extended to the end of February for
group bookings. You can register a group with only one or more campers to
take advantage of the extended date, providing the bookings are sent in
before 28th February. Family discounts also apply.
The Group Contact promotes the camps, collects the booking forms and
deposits and forwards them to the H&D Bookings Administrator. Nearer the
camp, they collect and forward the outstanding fees.
Book seven or more for further discounts
Once the number in your group reaches seven
each camper is entitled to a £10 discount over
and above the early booking discount. This
discount offer excludes Inheritance Camp.
See website for full details and
registration form.
Get a Group
Discount!
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Booking form 2015
A
Camper’s name(s)
CAMPER 2
first name
Date of birth
Holiday:
middle initial
day
month
Explorer A
first name
Date of birth
Holiday:
CAMPER 3
Cut along dashed line
CAMPER 1
All campers listed here must live at the same address (given in section B)
month
Explorer A
first name
Date of birth
Holiday:
Male
year
Explorer B
middle initial
day
month
Explorer A
Discovery
Female
Inheritance
last name
Male
year
Explorer B
middle initial
day
last name
Discovery
Female
Inheritance
last name
Male
year
Explorer B
Discovery
Female
Inheritance
B Parent/guardian’s name and address
Title
Initials
Surname
Address
Postcode
Telephone
include area code
Email
Please complete side two
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C
Booking form 2015
Special needs
Please let us know if any child has special physical or educational needs. We may
request further information if required.
D Friends and name of church attended
Church
Town
Tent allocation with friends etc. is
possible, but cannot be guaranteed.
Please list any friends coming to
camp here;
E
Is this part of a group booking?
If yes, please give this form to your church representative who will be handling
collection of any payments. H&DCYC cannot be held responsible for any group
bookings not properly completed by the group contact.
If no, then please send the completed form to us before the closing date.
F
Payment and Consent
I enclose a cheque/PO made payable to “H&DCYC” of £
I have paid the deposit/full amount online through my bank (see page 6)
”
using the reference: “Camp2015
+ your name e.g. Jo Blogg
Please send me details with my receipt to set up
a monthly standing order for the balance of fees.
Signature of Parent / Guardian
Date
71/15/
I give consent for the children named to attend one of your holidays.
If the booking is accepted, I agree that there will be a contract between
H&DCYC and me according to the full terms set out in the brochure
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Booking form 2015
A
Camper’s name(s)
CAMPER 2
first name
Date of birth
Holiday:
middle initial
day
month
Explorer A
first name
Date of birth
Holiday:
CAMPER 3
Cut along dashed line
CAMPER 1
All campers listed here must live at the same address (given in section B)
month
Explorer A
first name
Date of birth
Holiday:
Male
year
Explorer B
middle initial
day
month
Explorer A
Discovery
Female
Inheritance
last name
Male
year
Explorer B
middle initial
day
last name
Discovery
Female
Inheritance
last name
Male
year
Explorer B
Discovery
Female
Inheritance
B Parent/guardian’s name and address
Title
Initials
Surname
Address
Postcode
Telephone
include area code
Email
Please complete side two
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C
Booking form 2015
Special needs
Please let us know if any child has special physical or educational needs. We may
request further information if required.
D Friends and name of church attended
Church
Town
Tent allocation with friends etc. is
possible, but cannot be guaranteed.
Please list any friends coming to
camp here;
E
Is this part of a group booking?
If yes, please give this form to your church representative who will be handling
collection of any payments. H&DCYC cannot be held responsible for any group
bookings not properly completed by the group contact.
If no, then please send the completed form to us before the closing date.
F
Payment and Consent
I enclose a cheque/PO made payable to “H&DCYC” of £
I have paid the deposit/full amount online through my bank (see page 6)
”
using the reference: “Camp2015
+ your name e.g. Jo Blogg
Please send me details with my receipt to set up
a monthly standing order for the balance of fees.
Signature of Parent / Guardian
Date
71/15/
I give consent for the children named to attend one of your holidays.
If the booking is accepted, I agree that there will be a contract between
H&DCYC and me according to the full terms set out in the brochure
Seeking to be the best
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Situated on the southern edge of Poole Harbour, the beautiful Isle of Purbeck
provides a superb backdrop for an outdoor holiday. Sandy beaches and
sheltered bays are ideal for a variety of beach and water activities, with the
hills and woods surrounding the camp providing ample scope for a variety of
pursuits. The campsite itself caters for everyone from the less energetic to the
more sports minded camper, with games and sport pitches available.
Friendships develop in a caring
camp atmosphere where
Christian values are taught and
shared. The leaders at H&D
believe in the importance of every
child developing a personal
relationship with God. The study
sessions are presented in an
interesting and approachable
way, and are geared to the age
range of the camp concerned.
Every effort is taken to provide an enjoyable and safe holiday. A qualified First
Aider is always on hand, both on site and with each of the activities that
require one. No group events take place without the recommended ratio of
leaders to campers. During the night we have leaders on call for night care
duties.
High quality meals and a well balanced menu helps make a great holiday the
best. With our cooking team providing two proper meals a day, packed
lunches and supper, we aim to make sure no one goes hungry. Special dietry
requirements are not a problem and our large marquees also provide excellent
facilities for dining, communal and social events.
All outdoor pursuit activities are carried out under qualified supervision.
Either through our own leaders or by leaders hired from an activity centre and
accompanied by our own. All recommended safety equipment is always worn.
No booking
forms ?
If both of the booking forms (pages 9 to 12)
have been used, please visit our website
to download more: www.hdcyc.org.uk
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Help us do God’s work
I would like to support H&DCYC
Please send me
brochures
Please send me a Leader’s Pack
I enclose a donation of £
My details are
Title
First name
Last name
Address
Postcode
Email
H&DCYC would simply not be here today
if it wasn’t for the generous support of
our volunteers. It is these individuals and
churches that make it possible to run
some of the best Christian summer camps
on the south coast. Find out more about
being a leader with us on our website.
We are entirely self supporting and all our
holidays have to cover their costs. To keep
our holidays as affordable as possible we
rely on gifts and grants to cover our
capital costs such as new marquees. We
are also about to rebuild our equipment
store which will give us a dry and secure
storage facility during the winter and a
base for activities during the summer.
There are lots of way you can support
God’s work through H&DCYC. We run a
monthly giving scheme, and increasing
numbers of leaders and supporters are
chosing to support us in this way from
just £2 per month.
You can also donate online through Virgin
Money Giving. See our website for details
and donation link. Thank you.
Please Gift Aid my donation
to Hants & Dorset Christian Youth Camps
Signed
Date
Please make cheques payable to “H&DCYC”.
Return to the booking address, see page 6.
I confirm I have paid or will pay an amount of
Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax for the
current year (6 APril to 5 April) that is at least
equal to the amount of tax that all the charities
and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs)
that I donate to will reclaim on my gifts for the
current tax year. I understand that other taxes
such as VAT and Council Tax do not qualify. I
understand the charity will reclaim 25p of tax
on every £1 that I have given.
Please notify H&DCYC or CASC if you:
• Want to cancel this declaration
• Change your name or home address
• No longer pay sufficient tax on your income
Holiday terms & conditions
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As soon as a request for a place is acknowledged in writing, in compliance with “The
Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations, 1992”, a contract
exists between Hants & Dorset Christian Youth Camps, c/o the Administrator, and
the parent or guardian of the young person wishing to attend the holiday.
Holiday contents: “The price includes: all activities (not Inheritance), three meals
a day and accommodation under canvas, for the period set out in the brochure.
Cancellation: You may cancel your holiday by notifying the Booking administrator in
writing. In this event monies paid will be returned to you less the deposit fee. There
will be no refund for cancellations within four weeks of the start of each holiday. If
H&DCYC cancel a holiday due to unforeseen circumstances outside our control, we
guarantee to refund any fees already paid, in compliance with directive EC 90/314.
Final payment must be made by 1st June (or in full if booking after 1st May). If
payment is not made by the due date, we reserve the right to reallocate your place
and return any monies paid.
Supervision and safety: We undertake that the leaders on the camps will, for the
duration of the holiday, exercise reasonable care in looking after the young person
attending the holiday. All outdoor pursuit activities are carried out under qualified
supervision. This may be through our own leaders or by leaders hired at a centre
and accompanied by our own. All activities are subject to availability and can be
withdrawn or changed without notice. H&D has a Child Protection Policy and all
leaders are subject to this. A copy is available on request, or through our website.
Participation in the entire camp programme is expected.
Photographs: Photographs or video of group activities may be taken by H&D for
publicity use. They will not be made available to any third party. No close-up
photographs of individuals will be taken or used without permission.
Unacceptable behaviour: Anyone who, in the opinion of the leaders responsible
for the Holiday, grossly misbehaves, or ignores the restrictions on smoking, alcohol
or drugs, will be sent home. Immediate collection from the holiday would be the
responsibility of, and at the expense of, the parent/guardian. They will also be
required to pay for any deliberate and wilful damage caused by their child.
Campers who are sent home because of their behaviour will receive no refund.
All artwork © H&DCYC 2015. Design by Mark Wolstenholme.
Please retain for future reference.
www.hdcyc.org.uk
Discounts
Isle of Purbeck
4 summer camps
Ages 9 upwards
Affordable holidays
Activity costs included
Fully catered meals
Full daily programme
Registered charity no. 275265