My daughter had tremendous fun and looked forward to activities the following day. An added bonus was a quiet night for us. She was worn out!
Paul Brunton
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Emanuel School provides first-class sporting facilities in a venue situated in the heart of London. Activ Camps operates out of the school’s impressive sports centre and we have the use of extensive playing fields, an indoor rock wall, a swimming pool (available October 2023!), a dance studio and a drama hall.
This camp is very popular and fills to capacity, so booking early is recommended.
Please note that there is no vehicle access to the school site. There is parking available for parents along Spencer Park, very close to the school entrance.
Parent Guide
Contact Details
Camp phone line: 07519 976 950
Please note this number is only available when the camp is in operation.
What To Bring
- Lunch
- Two healthy snacks
- Water bottle
- Swimming kit
- Spare clothes including underwear
Lunch – All children will need to bring a packed lunch, to keep the energy up for the non-stop fun throughout the day!
Snacks – Children are given the opportunity to have snack time during the two break times throughout the day, please pack additional items to their packed lunch. We also have a small tuck shop with cereal bars and juice boxes, each item costs 50p.
Allergens on camp – Activ Camps is, unfortunately, unable to completely control the presence of allergens on camp. Of course, we have members of our team trained to respond to allergic reactions, including the administering of auto-adrenaline injectors, and have a robust medication policy in place. Our staff are also instructed to regularly remind children not to share food. Parents and carers are encouraged, for the safety of all children on site, to avoid sending their children to camp with foods that include prevalent food allergens. These include nuts, eggs, shellfish and chickpeas. Please click here to learn more about food allergens.
Swimming Kit – Although we won’t be swimming this summer, when the weather’s hot, we love to get outside for Water Fight Mania so please pack a kit for this in addition to the spare clothes!
What To Wear
Rainy Days
- T-shirt
- Hoodie or jumper
- Rain jacket
- Jogging bottoms or trousers
- Trainers
Sunny Days
- T-shirt
- Hoodie or jumper
- Sunhat
- Shorts or trousers
- Trainers
- Suncream
Please always ensure that your belongings are clearly labelled with your child’s name. If lost, we will then be able to return them to you. We do not advise that you send your children to camps in expensive clothing.
Timings
Drop Off
08.30 – 09.15
Pick Up
16:30 – 17:00
Please note, to help ensure a safe sign in procedure, some waiting time can be expected to drop off/pick up your child, especially at the beginning of the week.
Late Pick Up
We also provide a late pick up service which you can add to your booking at checkout. Timings and pricing are below.
Late Pick Up: 17:00 – 18:00 – £6.00.
Arriving Late to Camp
If you are arriving outside of the designated drop-off and collection timings, please wait at the security gate and call the team on 07519 976 950. A longer wait can be expected when the camp is in operation.
Early Pick Ups
Each day there will be three designated Early Collection slots and, if you need to pick up early, we ask that you choose the slot that suits you best, recording your child’s name and age on the appropriate form (see below as an example). Our colleagues on site will then, just prior to your chosen time slot, collect your child and their belongings before walking them up to the school entrance, ready for a prompt sign out.
If you arrive outside of this timeslot or fail to notify us of your intention to pick up early, you should expect a significant wait, potentially up to 30 minutes. Whilst it may seem simple enough to quickly collect one child, it is a lot more complicated due to the size of the site, the number of groups, the need to respond to first aid and behavioural incidents, complete activity observations, etc.
Designated Early Collection Slots:
1300 – 1315
1430 – 1435
1530 – 1545
Between 1550 – 1630, we will not be able to accommodate any early collection.
Bringing Medication to Camp
Medication form: Your child(ren) will not be able to join if we do not have the correct, and in-date, medication for them.
Please complete the Medication Form in advance if you are bringing medication to camp.
Epipen form: If your child is bringing an Auto-Adrenaline Injector (Epipen), then you will need to fill in a different form.
Allergens on camp:
With the wide range of allergens that there are, Activ Camps is, unfortunately, unable to completely control the presence of these on camp. Of course, we have members of our team trained to respond to allergic reactions, including the administering of auto-adrenaline injectors, and have a robust medication policy in place. Our staff are also instructed to regularly remind children not to share food.
Parents and carers are encouraged, for the safety of all children on site, to avoid sending their children to camp with foods that include prevalent food allergens. These include nuts, eggs, shellfish and chickpeas. Please click here to learn more about food allergens.
Camp Dates
February Half Term 2023
- 14th – 17th February
Easter Holidays 2023
- 27th – 31st March
- 3rd – 6th April
- 11th – 14th April
May Half Term 2023
- 30th May – 2nd June
Summer Holidays 2023
- 10th July – 18th August
October Half Term 2023
- 16th – 27th October
Directions
The entrance to Emanuel School is via Spencer Park Bridge. After crossing the bridge, turn right and walk down the drive towards the field. Our sign-in and out desks will be situated here with our team to ready greet you and your children. Please remember that anyone collecting must bring a form of identification.
Discounts & Prices
2023 Rates
Single day: £51.00.
Full-week price: £215.00 (with discount applied)
There are discounts and savings to be made with Activ Camps…
Sibling discount: 10% off any booking
Multi-discount: 10% off your booking if you booking 10 days or more with Activ Camps
Weekly discount: Get £40.00 off your booking when you book a full week with us (Mon – Fri). This discount can be repeated across weeks, so for example, booking two weeks will activate a £80.00 discount!
Only one discount, the highest, can be applied to any single booking and these cannot be used in conjunction with other offers and promotions.
Groupings
If you would like your child to be with a friend, please be aware that grouping requests must be made at sign in. You will be directed to our grouping forms to write down your request, so please ensure it is written down.
Since groups are created daily, please ensure to repeat your request each morning to the staff on site. Please note that due to the complex nature of groupings we cannot always accommodate every grouping request.
If you are arriving later than 09:15am it will be very unlikely that we can accommodate your grouping request as groups may already be full.
Facilities & Swimming
Swimming returns this October 2023!
This activity is available subject to the availability of the swimming pool on site.
Whilst we aim to run sessions daily, due to our safety policies, not every group on camps swims each day. To guarantee swimming during the regular day, we recommend you book at least two-three consecutive days on camp.
If swimming is unavailable we will always continue to provide a wonderfully wide range of activities.
Lost Property
Please ensure you check that your child has all of their belongings before leaving the premises.
Lost property is collected and placed on a table next to the sign-out desk every day. If you have lost an item, please ask a member of staff on camp to view our lost property.
If you are not returning to the site again, please call the site phone number found under ‘Camp Contact Details’ to check if your item has been found.
We ask that all lost property be collected from the site before the final Friday of the camp season.
Whilst it gives everyone great joy to see your happy furry friends, dogs are not permitted on site.
No cars are allowed into Emanuel School
If you are driving please park on Spencer Park and then walk into the school where we will welcome you to Activ Camps!
Mobile Phone Policy
We understand that mobile phones are important for older children travelling independently to and from camp. However, children at Activ Camps will be reminded that the use of phones between 09:30 and 16:40 is not allowed. This especially applies to inside the changing rooms.
They will be offered the opportunity to hand in their phones to the site office. Activ Camps staff reserve the right to, and will, confiscate mobile phones if a child is seen using one. The same can be applied to devices such as smartwatches with camera and messaging capabilities. Unless absolutely necessary, please leave these items at home.
BOOKINGS
Bookings cannot be reserved. They can only be confirmed once payment has been received.
It is advisable to call if paying by childcare vouchers within two weeks of the start of a camp.
PAYMENT METHODS
We accept the following payments:
- Childcare Vouchers
- Debit/Credit Card
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Battersea RiseSW11 1HS, London, GB
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Opening Hours
Monday: 08:00 – 17:00 o'ClockTuesday: 08:00 – 17:00 o'Clock
Wednesday: 08:00 – 17:00 o'Clock
Thursday: 08:00 – 17:00 o'Clock
Friday: 08:00 – 17:00 o'Clock
Opening Hours
Monday: 08:00 – 17:00 o'ClockTuesday: 08:00 – 17:00 o'Clock
Wednesday: 08:00 – 17:00 o'Clock
Thursday: 08:00 – 17:00 o'Clock
Friday: 08:00 – 17:00 o'Clock