Please read this information carefully before booking places on our Summer Camp.
If you need any further information, or have any queries, please contact manager@theparkcommunitycentre.com
What dates are the Summer Camp
Our camp will take place over two weeks.
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- Week 1 Monday 8th – Friday 12th July 10am – 2pm
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- Week 2 Monday 15th – Friday 19th July 10am – 2pm
What ages is the camp for?
Children attending the camp must be between 5 and 12 years old. We will have activities suited to each specific age group.
What time can I drop my child off?
Please drop your children to the Centre at 10am each day, where official roll call will be held.
If your child is not attending any particular day, or will attending late, please send us an email to info@theparkcommunitycentre.com
An adult must drop a child off on the first day of each week.
What time can I collect my child?
Please collect all children at 2pm. If you need to collect a child earlier, please let us know when you are dropping them.
What price is the Summer Camp?
The price of our Summer Camp is €60 per week. Full payment is required when booking places.
This includes an exciting day trip each week. There is no extra cost for this trip or any activity.
Can you book individual days?
There is no availability to book for individual days, all participants are expected to come to camp each day of their camp week. This is to ensure they get the best experience of the range of activities and tours we have organised.
Booking Two Weeks
Both weeks are advertised separately, if you wish to book two weeks, please ensure you book Week 1 and Week 2.
If I cancel, can I get a refund?
We are unable to give any refunds once places are booked, unless in an emergency situation, and agreed by the Centre Manager and The Park Board of Management.
What should the children bring to camp?
Please pack the following each morning:
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- Snack and Lunch
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- Raingear
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- Change of clothes if you feel the child might need it
Do children need spending money?
There is a snack shop on site in the Park Centre with a range of products, including healthy options, so campers can bring pocket money to spend here, or they are welcome to bring their own snacks if they wish to.
There is absolutely no need to bring any money for our shop, and sometimes it is easier not to bring money!
Our food allergy policy
Please let us know if you child has any food intolerances / allergies that the team need to be made aware of.
Any campers with food allergies are required to provide an Emergency Action Plan related to their specific medical needs.
We ask that campers be mindful of others, therefore we have a no nut policy.
Camp Staff
A full time Manager and Camp Facilitator will be with the camp every day for both weeks. A number of volunteers will also be assisting with the camp. We have also secured some fantastic coaches and facilitators for each day.
Are the coaches vetted?
All staff who will be working on our camp are fully Garda vetted, as is required for any adults working with underage children, and renewed regularly. All coaches and volunteers are also Garda Vetted.
In addition, the Park Child Protection Officer will be on site every day.
What activities will take place at the camp?
Every day at camp will be different from the day before and camp staff will keep the day flowing with a host of activities carefully scheduled to ensure a balance of physical, fun and creative challenges. This will give all the campers a chance to try new activities and meet new friends.
A typical day includes sports, art and craft, dance, music, games, board games, and other activities that are suitable for camp children.
Day Tour
A day tour has been organised for one day each week (Friday). A bus will collect all campers and camp staff and we will spend our time at that venue. There is no extra cost for this trip. The children may be a little later home than 2pm but we will confirm times nearer the date.
If your child is not attending the day trip, they must stay at home that day. The trip we have booked will be a really enjoyable day and we hope all campers will attend.
Where is Park Camp located?
The camp is located in The Park Centre, Ballycullen. We will avail of the surrounding park for outdoor activities.
Are mobile phones permitted on camp?
Children can bring their phones but are only allowed access to phones at certain times each day. During this time, limited access will be allowed for a quick call or text.
The Park Centre take no responsibility for lost or misplaced mobile phones. Camp policies will be emailed once the camp is booked.
What happens in the case of an emergency?
A parent or appointed guardian will be contacted immediately.
There is a designated phone number to contact Camp Staff in case of any emergency.
We hope that all children will enjoy the camp experience with us this year. If you have any questions, please contact the Park Manager at manager@theparkcommunitycentre.com or by phone at 01 462 0042