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WELCOME TO THE 2018 URBAN SAINTS CAMPS BROCHURE We re really excited to be offering a wide range of exciting and accessible Camps across the UK and Ireland. Our Camps welcome children and young people from all backgrounds. We run adventurous, fun-packed programmes which include the chance to explore the Christian faith. There are Camps for 8-18 year olds and also fantastic opportunities for those aged 16+ to get stuck into serving. We re aware that affording Camps can be a challenge and so we offer a bursary scheme to support those in need of financial assistance (do contact us if you d like more information). For Groups looking to organise their own Camp, take a look at page 19 to discover the awesome opportunities available at The Urban Saints Westbrook Centre. Once you ve been there, you ll never want to go anywhere else again! In addition to Camps, Urban Saints also run overseas discipleship trips. We ve included information about these (on page 18) for Groups looking for an opportunity that pushes boundaries and engages young people in justice matters. So, what are you waiting for? Grab a cuppa and start planning where you ll be heading to in 2018. And if you need any help deciding, then please do get in touch. We d love to help you find the perfect Camp! Lou Bailey Impact Team Leader Camps camps@urbansaints.org CONTENTS CAMPS PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE 3 SPREES 4 5 EASTER & MAY HALF TERM CAMPS 6 SUMMER CAMPS 7-13 AUTUMN AND NEW YEAR CAMPS 13 CAMPS IN WALES 14-15 CAMPS IN IRELAND 16-17 KEY Camps groups can book onto Camps individuals can book onto P2 / WELCOME AND CONTENTS
*We recognise that families come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and we think that s great! For the purpose of our Camps, Family is defined as children of any age with responsible adults (parents, step-parents, grandparents, foster carers etc)
Spree is a high-octane camping and activity weekend for children and young people aged 8 15 years. It s designed for Groups from all backgrounds and is conveniently situated in 6 locations across the UK. THERE ARE SO MANY REASONS TO BRING YOUR GROUP TO SPREE. HERE ARE OUR TOP THREE: 1. It s fully organised and great value - making getting away simple and affordable. 2. The fast-paced programme is jam-packed with a wide range of brilliant activities, day and night! 3. The Christian faith is explained in a clear and relevant way in age appropriate sessions, suitable for children and young people from all backgrounds. P4 / SPREE WEEKENDS
SPREE IN THE BORDERS Rock UK s Whithaugh Park, Newcastleton Fri 15th to Sun 17th June urbansaints.org/spreeborders SPREE NORTH WEST We re working hard on developing new plans for Spree NW. Head to our website to find out more urbansaints.org/spreenw SPREE WALES Back at our Carmarthen site after our year up North! United Counties Showground, Carmarthen Fri 6th to Sun 8th July urbansaints.org/spreewales SPREE CENTRAL The new name for Spree Midlands and East Rock UK s Frontier Centre, Northamptonshire Fri 6th to Sun 8th July urbansaints.org/spreecentral SPREE SOUTH WEST Near Crediton, Devon Fri 6th to Sun 8th July urbansaints.org/spreesw SPREE WEST MIDLANDS Evesham, Worcester Fri 13th to Sun 15th July urbansaints.org/spreewm SPREE WEEKENDS / P5
Can t wait til the summer? No problem! We ve got some great Camps running before then As well as the ones here, there s also a couple in Ireland. Head to page 16/17 to find out about those. VOICE JUNIOR RESIDENTIAL Voice is for everyone who loves to sing! You ll learn some brilliant new songs, develop your performance skills and showcase them to family and friends at the end of the week. Packed with fantastic music, fun activities and the chance to find out more about our incredible God. The Voice residential is one not to be missed! Tue 3rd to Fri 6th April 8-11 years COST: 190 Barnstondale, Wirral urbansaints.org/voice WHIT CAMP (BOYS ONLY) Whit Camp is packed full of high adrenaline activities including kayaking, mountain biking, football and much more! Plus there's the opportunity to explore the Christian faith - all at a fabulous campsite right next to the River Wye. SAT 26th to Wed 30th May 11-17 years (boys only) COst 140 ( 125 for bookings made by 15th February) Ballingham, Hereford urbansaints.org/whitcamp P6 / EASTER AND MAY CAMPS
New for 2018! We are delighted to launch Westbrook Adventure and Westbrook Challenge. These are two brilliant Camps, running on the same site, at the same time - what could be better?! Westbrook Adventure is for 9-12 year olds and Westbrook Challenge is for 12-16 year olds. Additionally, we have places for 16-18 year olds as Service Crew members; a great role where young people get to experience serving on camp whilst being trained in leadership too. The Camps will have separate (equally awesome!) programmes and faith-transforming teaching, but may join together at times too (e.g. meals). The Camps run at Urban Saints Westbrook Centre which has many brilliant onsite facilities including a heated pool, sports facilities and a brand-new games room. So what are you waiting for? Book now! MON 30th July to SUN 5th August 9-12 years (Adventure) and 12-16 years (Challenge) Cost: 250 Westbrook Centre, Isle of Wight urbansaints.org/westbrookcamps P.S. Wholly Wonderful Westbrook has expanded into these two new Camps run by the same fabulous team. P7 / SUMMER CAMPS
There s something for everyone here! Three fantastic holidays, running at the awesome Frontier Centre, all at the same time! M+M Holidays take place at the fantastic Frontier Centre with its exciting variety of activities from canoeing to climbing, archery to high ropes and of course the giant king swing! It s a great opportunity to meet new people and enjoy time with friends as you relax together, play sport or do crafts. As well as all of that, at the heart of M+M is the opportunity to think about what life is really all about and evaluate the claims of Jesus Christ and His relevance to our lives in the 21st century. You do not need to be a Christian or know anything about the Bible to come and enjoy a fantastic holiday. Why not bring a friend with you? Sat 28th July TO Sat 4th August Max 9-11 years, Madness 12-14 years, Mayhem 15-18 years COST: 239 (sibling discount available) Rock UK, Frontier Centre, Nr Kettering urbansaints.org/mmm P8 / SUMMER CAMPS
Looking for a Camp to take your Group to this summer? Want a great value holiday with maximum fun, a creative, high energy programme and excellent Bible teaching? Then your search is over this is the perfect Camp for you and your Group. The team run two Camps consecutively at the fantastic Dalesdown Residential Centre. Accommodation for children and young people is in tents with some indoor accommodation available for group leaders. Youth Week (12-17 years) Mon 13th to Sat 18th August Childrens Week (8-12 years) Sun 19th to Fri 24th August COST: 105 Dalesdown Residential Centre, Horsham, West Sussex urbansaints.org/sesummeryouth urbansaints.org/sesummerkids P9 / SUMMER CAMPS
l SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE... Whether it s moments of quiet, high energy activity or fun and adventure. l EVENING ENTERTAINMENT... l CAMPING LIKE NOWHERE ELSE... Enjoy outdoor living at its best! Our fabulous Studland campsite nestles under the Purbeck Hills, with unique access to one of Britain s best beaches. It s a truly awesome place. l SUMMER FUN... You ll experience activities you simply won t find anywhere else! Once the sun goes down, the fun doesn t stop...events you ll be talking about all year! l GREAT CHAT... Plenty of time to hang out and build friendships. l EXPLORING FAITH There ll be age-appropriate, interactive and accessible Bible teaching throughout the Camp to help children and young people explore the Christian faith. P10 / SUMMER CAMPS
DORSET VENTURE Dorset Venture is an excellent holiday experience for older teenagers aged 14-18. Sat 28th July TO Mon 6th August COST: 200 urbansaints.org/dorsetventure FAMILY CAMPS These very flexible holidays are perfect for families who would like a relaxing camping break. Week 1: Fri 20th TO Tue 24th July Week 2: Tue 24th TO Sat 28th July Week 3: Fri 24th TO Tue 28th Aug COST: 53 per tent + 28pp food (u 7 s 20) urbansaints.org/studlandfamilycamps PURBECK VENTURE Purbeck Venture is a unique action-packed camp for young people aged 11 to 16. Mon 6th TO Tues 14th August COST: 195 (early bird and Introduce a Friend discounts available details online) urbansaints.org/purbeckventure CHATTABOX Chattabox is a low-cost starter holiday for 8-11s. It s an action-packed holiday that will never be forgotten! WED 15th TO Sat 18th August COST: 70 urbansaints.org/chattabox P11 / SUMMER CAMPS
Join us for a week of action, adventure and friendship in a fantastic setting a few minutes walk from a sandy beach on the North coast of the Llyn Peninsula in North Wales. If you re aged between 9 and 18 years of age then there s a Camp just for you. You will enjoy loads of exciting activities, make new friends and learn more about Jesus. There are masses of games on site football, pool and table tennis are played along with some more unusual games such as the Nefyn Olympics, Volcanoes and Hunt the Leader! Each holiday also offers a fantastic range of optional activities (at an additional cost) and excursions that may include quad biking, mountain biking, archery and segways. Everyone is very welcome. We even featured on the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show last year! A Camp / 9-11 years / Sat 28th July to Sat 4th August B Camp / 14-16 years / Sat 4th to Sat 11th August C Camp / 12-14 years / Sat 11th to Sat 18th August D Camp / 10-12 years / Sat 18th to Sat 25th August E Camp / 16-18 years / Sat 25th August to Sat 1st September COST: 135 (early booking discount available) Llyn Peninsula, North Wales urbansaints.org/nefyn P12 / SUMMER CAMPS
Head away to this unforgettable, faith-challenging Camp where brilliant friendships are made. It s situated on a site with awesome facilities so you ll enjoy a jam-packed week full of fun. We can promise you ll have a fantastically memorable time. Sat 11th to Sun 19th August 11-16 years Cost: 295 Bethany School, Cranbrook, Kent urbansaints.org/bethanyschool The summer might be over, but that s not the end of our Camps programme! Check out our website a little nearer the time for information about these fantastic opportunities later in the year Shine (Girls only) 11-18 years urbansaints.org/shine New Year House Party 14-18 years urbansaints.org/nyhp P13 / AUTUMN AND NEW YEAR CAMPS
There s a fabulous range of Camps running in Wales this summer for Groups to enjoy, all packed full of fantastic activities and opportunities to explore faith. And don t forget, in addition to these awesome opportunities, there s also Spree Wales (page 4/5). You really are spoilt for choice! P14 / CAMPS IN WALES
MIDDLE PARK ADVENTURE CAMP For Groups of 12-18 year olds on a mountain in Powys with incredibly exciting activities! Sun 22nd to Sun 29th July COst: 150 Middle Park, Powis Castle Estate, Welshpool urbansaints.org/middlepark LLANDDWYWE CAMPS Join us at this fantastic site on the NW Wales coast, only a mile from the beach itself! We run a range of Camps for children who attend Groups in North Wales and their families. JUNIOR CAMP An awesome five days packed with fun activities. Sat 28th July to Wed 1st August 8-11 years (from North Wales Groups) COSTS: 99 urbansaints.org/llanddwywejunior FAMILY CAMPS For families whose children are in Groups in North Wales. A relaxed, fully catered, family* camp with plenty of organised activity options. Camp 1: 2nd to 6th August for families from Kinmel Bay, Llanelwy & Rhyl Camp 2: 8th to 12th August for families from Kinmel Bay & Llanelwy Camp 3: 13th to 17th August for families from other parts of North Wales COSTS: 300 for a family of 4. We operate a sliding price scale to suit families of all sizes. Head online for more information. urbansaints.org/llanddwywefamily *We recognise that families come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and we think that s great! For the purpose of our Camps, Family is defined as children of any age with responsible adults (parents, step-parents, grandparents, foster carers etc) P15 / CAMPS IN WALES
EASTER GIRLS HOUSEPARTY Easter Girls Houseparty is packed full of exciting activities from team sports, and challenges, to adventures and developing new skills. Whether you have been coming for years or it s your first time, come along for five days of fun, faith and fellowship. It is a great opportunity to learn more about who God is and make friends for life! We look forward to seeing you at Easter. Fri 30th March to Tues 3rd April 11-18 years COST: 90* Faith Mission Centre Portadown urbansaints.org/eastergirls P16 / CAMPS IN IRELAND
EASTER BOYS HOUSEPARTY Boys Houseparty is back and full of fun, games, competition, sports, challenges, trips and much much more! Whether you have been coming for years or want to come along for the first time, join us for this five days of fun, faith and fellowship. It is a great opportunity to learn more about who God is and make friends for life! We look forward to seeing you at Easter. Fri 30th March to Tues 3rd April 11-18 years COST: 90* Mullartown House Annalong urbansaints.org/easterboys CRANFIELD JUNIOR CAMP Cranfield is an action-packed week under canvas. Situated in a phenomenal location, near the beach and overlooking the Mourne Mountains. You can look forward to outdoor pursuits, beach games, swimming, sports, bonfires, messy games, drama, crafts, lifetime friendships and much, much more. We provide a safe, Christian-centred environment, giving young people opportunities to explore the Christian faith with people their own age. Sun 29th July to Sun 5th August 10-14 years COST: 110* Chestnutt Holiday Park Cranfield urbansaints.org/cranfield KALOS SENIOR CAMP Kalos is back bigger than ever for 2018! All are very welcome at this extra-special Camp. You ll enjoy a totally unforgettable week of fun, food and friendship. Most of all, at Kalos we are passionate about exploring who Jesus is: His identity, mission and call for each of our lives. We look forward to welcoming you here. July/August dates tbc 14-18 years COST: 130* Venue tbc urbansaints.org/kalos * Prices are tbc. Please visit the website for latest information. P17 / CAMPS IN IRELAND
Looking for a once-ina-lifetime experience that pushes boundaries, accelerates discipleship and engages young people in justice issues? I m glad I came as the trip has lived up to my expectations - I have grown in my faith, made great friends, become closer to my youth group and learned a lot about a different culture. Urban Saints provide a range of mission experiences which offer young people the opportunity to travel overseas to demonstrate God s power and love through building houses for the poor, being and bringing the good news of Jesus, and inspiring them to live a life of justice and generosity. Trips in 2019 to Mexico and South Africa during the Easter and Summer holidays. Find out more: urbansaints.org/overseas P18 / OVERSEAS DISCIPLESHIP TRIPS
Come and stay at our wonderful residential centre, set in 18 acres of parkland on the beautiful Isle of Wight. We ve been offering quality, bespoke, residential experiences since 1948 and you ll be surprised how easy to organise and inexpensive they can be. A few days away together can cement the relational work done within your Group throughout the year and accelerate the discipleship of your children and young people. A range of accommodation and catering options, including camping. On-site activities such as swimming, laser tag, archery, bushcraft and more. Easy access to day trips, off-site activities and the beach. Activities and spiritual programmes can be provided by our friendly and professional team. Reduced rates for Energize subscribers, plus additional discounts for qualifying groups and ferry crossings. Find out more: westbrook.urbansaints.org P19 / WESTBROOK
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