Programme and what to bring?

KWELA Camp Monday 10th -  Thursday 14th January 2022

Procedures:

Registration takes place on the 10th of January between 07h00 and 09h00 at Taaibosch Campsite in Durbanville. Parents will meet with the therapists and caregivers and be able to see that their child is settled in his/her tent. If time allows, parents can spend time with their child exploring the resort. Formal programme starts at 09h15. The children will all attend an introductory session within a large group. During this group session children will get to know each other, their caregivers and therapists. An overview of the week’s activities will be given and expectations discussed. An organized afternoon programme commences thereafter.

Children are housed in tents together with therapists and students. The grouping of the children here is done according to gender. Every child will be part of a small working group (8-10 children) and this grouping will be done according to age.

Four formal sessions are presented each day, this include:

· Sensory Integration in the SI laboratory

· Life skills session

· Perceptual motor group

· Creative activities

· Leisure time activities

Late afternoon activities will include various leisure activities, i.e. braai, treasure hunt, table games and concert.

There will be periods of free play during the day. During these sessions children can choose from organized activities, and therapists and caregivers will only be there to observe and facilitate where necessary. A tuck shop will be run during the afternoon. No money is needed for the tuck shop, as a token system will be implemented where children will be able to “earn” tokens for desired behaviour. The diet followed at the camp is fully balanced, but does not cater for special needs, i.e. diabetes. Where special dietary needs exist, parents must indicate this on the registration form.

Responsibility will be taken for medication where necessary. This will be managed by the tent staff and full details are recorded on the day of arrival. It is advised that no changes be made to their regular medication for the duration of the camp. Clear instructions need to accompany the medication. Medication will be kept in a safe place.

Example of a typical daily programme:

06h30:                            Wake-up, ablutions, dressing and tidying of cabin (last morning)

07h30:                             Breakfast

08h30:                            Climate meeting: discussion of previous day’s activities, planning, problem solving

09h00 - 10h00         First formal session

10h00 - 10h30          Tea time

10h30 - 11h30           Formal session

11h30 - 11h45             Break

11h45 - 12h45             Formal session

12h45 - 13h00           Break

13h00 - 14h00          Lunch

14h00 - 15h00          Formal session

15h00 - 16h30          Free play, tuck shop etc. (free play will consist of structured games and activities)

16h30 - 17h15            Shower hour

17h15 - 18h00   Supper

18h00                            Parents can collect the children (except for the last evening, which will be a sleepover evening)

 (The above is subject to change as the need arises)

 Requirements to be brought along by each child:

¨ Bedding for the last evening: sleeping bag, pillow and an extra sheet to cover mattress

¨ Eating utensils in a bag: plate, bowl, mug, knife, fork, spoon, dishcloth and dishtowel

¨ Toiletries: soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, towel, hair brush etc

¨ Sun hat and sunscreen

¨ Bathing suit / swimming trunks and towel

¨ Enough clothes for the duration + one spare set (could organize each day in separate plastic bag)

¨ Warm clothing: track suit and/or warm jacket

¨ Tackies and sandals/slip-slops

¨ Torch

¨ A favourite toy and/or musical instrument (optional)

¨ Black bags for dirty laundry

Ice cream container for water babies

(Note: All articles must be clearly marked with child’s name)

 Children will be allowed to bring a cell phone, but this will used under supervision of the therapist in charge and the child will not have free access to it. Organisers of KWELA can however not accept any responsibility for the safety of cell phones. No money for spending at tuck shop is required as tokens are used that are awarded for specific tasks performed/ behavior displayed.

Times for children to be fetched from KWELA camp on the 14th of January will be confirmed with the parents.