Important
Parent Information
Pre-arrival info
Please ensure you have completed your health and safety information for each child attending. This can be done by logging in to your account. Our camps WILL NOT be able to accept children without this information due to OFSTED requirements.
What to bring
For 
- Packed lunch (including 2 snacks and NO NUTS)
- Water bottle
- Swimming kit and towel (please check your camp page for pool information)
- We recommend that all children in our ‘Youngers’ groups (typically 3-5 years) bring spare clothes, including underwear. Please note that all children who attend camp MUST be toilet trained.
When hot and sunny:
- Sun cream
- Sun hat
When cold and wet:
- Warm clothes
- Waterproof coat
- Wellies/outdoor shoes
For 
- Packed lunch (including 2 snacks and NO NUTS)
- Water bottle
- Swimming kit and towel (please check your camp page for pool/water information)
- Waterproof/messy clothing (no matter the weather, we like to make activities as messy, wet, and fun as possible!)
- Suitable footwear e.g. walking boots or well fitted wellies (please avoid open toed shoes such as crocs or flip flops)
When hot and sunny:
- Sun cream
- Sun hat
When cold and wet:
- Warm clothes
- Hat and gloves
Do not bring
Medication
If your child requires any prescription medication whilst attending camp, then we will need you to complete an administration of medication form. You can find the administration of medication form here, please complete this and hand it to our staff upon your arrival. This includes epi pens and inhalers.
If you are unable to complete and print a form to bring with you, we will ask you to do this on your child’s first day when arriving at sign in.
Sign in/out
Sign out: 16:30 – 18:00
Our arrival times for drop off and collection is 08:15 – 09:15 for sign in and 16:30 – 18:00 for sign out.
Though you are welcome to arrive or pick up between these hours, please arrange this directly with your camp manager in advance so we can accommodate your requests (contact details below).
Please be advised that pick and collection times are our busiest times of day, so this can cause a build-up of traffic outside the school. We ask that you are patient with staff and try to avoid queuing outside the school grounds.
Activities
We offer a varied programme of engaging activities which varies from day to day to suit the ages, abilities, and interests of the children on site.
All activities are run in relation to their suitability to the time of year and the environment, some activities will be weather dependent.
Each morning during sign in, you will be able to see the plan for the children’s day on their group activity board. For examples of the activity boards, please visit your camp page.
Swimming
Swimming is dependent on each site’s facilities, please check your camp page for pool facilities. If your site offers swimming, it is recommended that you bring a swimming kit for your child/ren on the first day in case swimming is available.
Unfortunately, we can not guarantee that every child will swim every day, due to the unpredictability of pool maintenance.
Please ensure to bring flotation devices for your child if they are not a strong or confident swimmer. Any child who attends camp without flotation devices may not be allowed to swim.
Before each swim session children are guided through a swim test, conducted by our camp lifeguard. This is ensure the safety of all children in the pool. If you have any questions about your swimming pool procedures please speak to the camp manager on site.
No Nuts
Directions
Directions to your site are available on your camp page.
Additional support
Frequently asked questions
Do you accept children who are not toilet trained?
What ages do you cater for?
Will my child be with children of the same age?
It’s my child’s first day, what can we expect?
What if my child requires medication during camp?
What if my child doesn’t know anyone else at camp?
Can I see my child’s activity programme?
What happens if it rains?
Do you accept Childcare Vouchers?
Can I make changes or cancel my booking?
What is your policy on swimming?
My child needs extra support, can they still attend camp?
Can my child be grouped in the same group as a particular friend?
What happens if my child has an accident or becomes ill whilst at camp?
Camp Contacts
Camp phone numbers and email addresses are for site communication only, bookings cannot be made or changed through these contacts. Camp contacts are only operational when our camps are open.
If you would like to get in touch outside of these times, contact us.
| ACTIVE CAMPS | Contact |
| Ashfold School (Adventure) | Phone:01865594963 Email: [email protected] |
| Beechwood Park School (Camp) | Phone:01865800288 Email: [email protected] |
| Bilton Grange Prep (Camp) | Phone:01865594965 Email: [email protected] |
| Bishopsgate School (Camp) | Phone:01865800275 Email: [email protected] |
| Blackheath Prep (Camp) | Phone:01865800283 Email: [email protected] |
| Cheltenham Ladies’ College (Camp) | Email:[email protected] |
| Colston’s School (Adventure) | Phone:01865594966 Email: [email protected] |
| Holme Grange School (Camp) | Email:[email protected] |
| Ibstock Place School (Camp) | Phone:[email protected] |
| Junior King’s School (Camp) | Phone:01865800279 Email: [email protected] |
| Kingham Hill School (Adventure) | Email:[email protected] |
| Rye St Antony School (Camp) | Phone:01865594964 Email: [email protected] |
| Sherfield School (Camp) | Phone:01865594324 Email: [email protected] |
| Sibford School (Camp) | Phone:01865800285 Email: [email protected] |
| St Philip & James School (Adventure) | |
| Summer Fields School (Adventure) | Phone:01865800281 Email: [email protected] |
| Summer Fields School (Camp) | Phone:01865800280 Email: [email protected] |
| Swanbourne House School (Adventure) | Email:[email protected] |
| The Leys School (Camp) | Phone:01865800291 Email: [email protected] |
| Walhampton School (Adventure) | Phone:01865800278 Email: [email protected] |
Terms and conditions
Our aim when you book with ACTIVE CAMPS or ACTIVE ADVENTURE is that as a parent/carer, you are satisfied and happy with everything we offer you and your child/ren. It is our mission to provide all children with a safe, fun and stimulating environment.
As you may know, whilst operating during Covid, we previously offered a flexible approach to the change of bookings and cancellations to reflect the rapid changes due to track and trace positive Covid results. Due to the change in government policies, we have reverted to our original terms and conditions.
Below are details of the terms and conditions with regards to booking with ACTIVE CAMPS & ACTIVE ADVENTURE, we hope this helps you make an informed decision when booking with us.
If at any time you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our team via email at [email protected] or phone head office on 01865 594325.
Make a booking
Bookings will always be confirmed via email. If for some reason you do not receive an email, please check your junk mail or contact us.
When you have received your booking confirmation, please check the following:
- The dates you have booked
- The camp you have selected
- In some cases the ACTIVE PLUS activities that you have selected for your child/ren as extra specialist activities whilst at camp
Making payment when booking
You can make a payment via our online booking system using a debit or credit card. (You may also pay with childcare vouchers, or a mixture of both).
If you make a booking using childcare vouchers, payment MUST be with us by the first day your child attends camp, at the very latest. Until that time, your child’s booking will be an ‘unconfirmed booking’ and will only be confirmed once payment is made in full.
Some voucher companies take longer than others in processing payments to us, therefore, please transfer the vouchers at the time of booking and allow at least 5-7 working days for funds to clear.
If funds have not cleared by the first day of your child’s camp, we may contact you to make a payment over the phone and then will refund you once payment has been received by the voucher company.
Cancelling or amending your booking
This is possible at no additional cost to you up until 14 days prior to your first booked day at camp. You can easily do this yourself by logging into your account where you can do the following:
- Cancel the day/s you do not need – receiving a full refund (less any weekly discount that has been applied if applicable)
- Book any alternative additional days on a separate booking
Card payments will be automatically refunded (please note if you cancel part of a week you will lose any weekly discount)
Cancellations (14 days or less before your first booked day)
We are unable to issue a refund 14 days or less before your first booked day at camp.
Changes to bookings (14 days or less before your first booked day)
Toileting
Although we welcome children from the age of three, we kindly request that any child coming to camp is toilet trained.