What dates are the Summer Camp
Our camp will take place over two weeks.
- Week 1 Monday 7th July – Friday 11th July from 10am to 1pm
- Week 2 Monday 14th July – Friday 18th July from 10am to 1pm
What ages is the camp for?
Children attending the camp must be between 4 and 12 years old. We will have activities suited to children’s specific age group.
Children with Additional Needs
We welcome children of all abilities on our camps. If your child attends an additional needs school or requires the support of an SNA, they will need a support person with them at our camp. Please note we cannot provide one-to-one care for children.
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 children to camp on the first day of each week.
What time can I collect my child?
Please collect all children at 1pm. 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 €40 per week. 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.
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. Please do not allocate your place to someone else if you child is unable to attend, as we will have a waiting list for any available places.
What should the children bring to camp?
Please pack the following each morning:
- Snack, lunch and a drink
- Raingear
- Change of clothes if you feel your 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!
What is your 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 for each week.
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 is a little different from the day before, camp staff will keep the day flowing with a host of activities carefully scheduled to ensure a balance of physical, fun and creative challenges. A typical day includes sports, art and craft, dance, music, games and other activities that are suitable for camp children.
Day Tour
A day tour has been organised for one day each week (Thursday). 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. We will notify parents what the children will need on Tour Day. There is no extra cost for any activities or transport. Children may be a little late back to the Park Centre on Tour Day.
If your child is not attending the 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.
We will have parking restriction at the Park Centre on Tour Days to ensure the safety of children entering and exiting the buses. Full supervision will be given at all times on Day Trips and we have very carefully selected our locations to ensure the safety of children and their enjoyment.
Are mobile phones permitted on camp?
Children can bring and charge 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 takes no responsibility for lost or misplaced mobile phones.
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.
Where is Park Camp located?
The camp is located in The Park Centre, Ballycragh Park, Parklands Road, Ballycullen D24AH10.