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Gosford Hill School Year 7 Summer Camp 2014 - Marlow Experience

Join us for the Year 7 Summer Camp at Marlow from July 14th to 16th, 2014! This residential experience will focus on developing essential skills in communication, leadership, and friendship building through various activities like climbing, kayaking, and orienteering. Students will work in small groups and enjoy a fun educational environment alongside teaching staff. Arrive at school by 8:30 AM on the first day; bring a packed lunch for Monday. Let's make unforgettable memories!

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Gosford Hill School Year 7 Summer Camp 2014 - Marlow Experience

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  1. Gosford Hill School Year 7 Summer Camp 2014

  2. YEAR 7 MARLOW CAMP 2014 • During the school activities week (Alternative curriculum) • Dates: 14th July – 16th July (Mon-Weds) • 3 days; 2 nights • Residential experience to develop key skills: Communication, Leadership, Building Friendships and domestic skills! • Develop as a team-small groups/house groups/year 7 group activity groups. • Teaching and non teaching staff on site along with site staff

  3. Departure – Mon 14th July • Need to be at school for 08:30am on morning of 14th July. • Leaving Gosford Hill at 09:00am. • Arrive in comfortable travel wear – do not need school uniform! • Hand luggage is not needed but please bring packed lunch for Monday. • Arrival at around 10.30am. • Tents will be put up on arrival on site.

  4. Return to school – Weds 16th July • Complete last activity in morning • Have lunch • Pack up tent and equipment • Depart approx. 2:30pm • Arrive back to Gosford Hill approx. 3:30pm

  5. PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES • Climbing • Orienteering • Problem solving • Bell boating • Kayaking • Hike

  6. Example group programme

  7. What will they need to take? ESSENTIAL ITEMS 4 complete change of clothes (tracksuit, shorts, t-shirts, sweatshirts) Waterproof jacket Old trainers for water sports Trainers suitable for walking or walking boots Sleeping bag Packed lunch for 1st day Tea towel, scourer, Cloth Cutlery and mug • A Large, named bag • Wash kit • Towel • Sun hat • Sun Cream • Swim wear • Nightwear • Torch • Personal medications (named) • Pocket money (£10 max in change) Optional Items: walking boots, Karrimat Please DO NOT bring: Mobiles, aerosols, or excessive jewellery

  8. DO NOT BRING MOBILES PHONES/ VALUABLES • They do not mix well with water! • High risk of losing them. • Emergency contact number is provided.

  9. Medications • Please labels all medications with name and required dosages. • Please hand into Miss Jones on Monday before we depart. • Please speak to Miss Jones regarding any personal medical issues following this meeting.

  10. Accommodation

  11. Meal times – Mrs N Heydon

  12. Safety • Most activities are led by fully qualified centre staff • Orienteering, problem solving, Hike is led by experienced GHS school staff • We have a number of staff who are 1st aid trained – kitchen as base • Staff camp in all areas of the site • Year 10 leaders

  13. Help from you! • Putting up tents – Sunday 13th July from 5pm to 7.30pm (to be confirmed) • Dropping tents off to school during the week before we go – clearly labelled. • Volunteers to help with kitchen preparation. • Donations of Cakes/ cookies brought to school on the day of departure.

  14. Final payment is due by Weds 2nd May Tent letter must be returned to school by Friday 6th June

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