1. Camping at Suntrap since 1969 Raising Achievement - Outdoors

2. Camping in our private field NOT the forest

3. The camping shelter was built with a grant in 2002

4. Renewable resources. Wind and solar power provide renewable electricity for the camping shelter.

5. There are 2 camps a week throughout the summer. Children stay for 3 days/2 nights or 2 days/1 night.

6. 2 or 3 boys or girls in a tent.

7. Group cooperation necessary when putting up or taking down their tents.

8. We provide blankets and mattresses.

9. Camp supervision and safety Children supervised 24 hours All Suntrap staff are trained in first aid.

10. The children use the washing/toilet facilities in Suntrap building. The loo tent is for night time emergency use.

11. Luggage A squashy bag will fit into a tent more easily.

12. Food and mealtimes Healthy Choice All diets catered for Please let teachers know of any dietary needs of your child

13. New, shared experiences

14. Camp jobs - collecting water and wood for heating washing up water. Washing up – a life skill !

15. What to bring… Sleeping bag, pillow and spare blanket packed in labelled bin liner, (+ spare liners!). Day bag containing packed lunch, notebook and pencil. Wellies/shoes/raincoat NOT packed with luggage.

16. Clothing…. Warm things to sleep in. At least 2 changes of clothing, warm jumper/fleece. Wash kit, including towel. torch Books/comics and small games for ‘quiet’ moments! Cameras are good but don’t send anything expensive.

17. All medicines given to class teacher. Clearly labelled with dosage instructions. Remember hay fever can be a problem in summer Sun cream, lip salve and a hat for hot sunny days. A watch so that they know it is only 4.30am! And finally…

18. Curriculum work during the day in the forest. Not just ‘nature’ and science but also…. ….art, history, language….

19. Working together Cooperation Trust

20. ….maths and geography

21. …technology…… ……achievement.

22. Indoor facilities for bad weather.

23. For more information visit our website www.suntrapcentre.weebly.com