What facilities are available?

We will all camp together in one area in the school grounds with the fires on the oval The toilet block will be open, drinking water available from there. No showers. No power.

Four half drum fire pits will be provided. Please bring a small amount of seasoned firewood to add to the drums. In the event of a total fire ban we will not be able to have a campfire.

There will be no school staff present. Dads and father figures will be responsible.

The Berry Pre-School fundraising team will run a Breakfast BBQ stall on the Saturday morning where you can purchase breakfast. Simon and the Shaky Hands Coffee van will also be there for morning coffees and hot chocolates.

Can I take other kids along?

Yes, all ages welcome. And you can bring someone else’s kids as long as you are responsible for them for the duration of the camp and you have the permission of their carers.

Will there be planned activities?

There will be a communal campfire 7-9pm on the Friday night. Bring your own marshmallows and damper dough for toasting. We will have some games / songs / stories around the campfire. If anyone would like to read an appropriate story to the group then please let us know.

There will be a Dads and Kids treasure hunt on the Saturday morning for exploring the grounds. There will be also time for games during pack up after breakfast.

With the time we do have, the aim is to have fun, but also to bond. BE INVOLVED!! We are all here to have a good time with our children. This means being fully involved in doing stuff together.

Is there anything which is not permitted?

NO DEVICES – leave the screens at home please to avoid temptation. (phones to be kept on silent for emergency contact)

All campers are to be in their tents from 9pm on the Friday night until 6am the following morning (toilet breaks allowed).

This is an alcohol and smoking free event.

What about safety?

You will need to sign-on at the start of the camp and ensure your mobile number is on the central sign-in sheet.

Fathers/father figures are responsible for the children they attend with for the entire duration of the camp.

Please be mindful of other children's allergies if sharing food.

In the event of a total fire ban we will not be able to have a campfire.

First Aid Kit provided.

A risk assessment for the event can be viewed here.

What do I need to bring?

Camping Gear

Tent, including pegs, fly, groundsheet if required

Sleeping bags

Add extra blankets if you need to, being cold is not very pleasant.

Air mattress/inflatable mat/stretcher.

Pillow

Insect repellent

Sunscreen

Torch / head-torch / lantern

Folding chairs

Drink bottles & water container

Food

Part of the fun of the camp out is planning your Friday night meal during the week with your kids and involving them with buying and preparing the food. If you don't have cooking equipment you can coordinate with others to share or consider a pre-prepared cold picnic.

Plates / Cups / Bowls.

Cooking equipment.

Stove, hotplate etc. Coordinate with others to share.

Marshmallows / damper mix for the campfire.

Clothes

Enough for your children. Make sure you have:

Warm clothes for after dinner. This could include thermals for kids or ski jackets, beanies.

Be prepared for wet weather: jackets + large umbrella

Dry clothes for sleeping including socks

Activities

Equipment for sharing both inside and outside. Balls, card games, story books etc.

Guitars

If you can play a quiet instrument and know a few songs we can coordinate a singalong.

Firewood

If possible, please bring a small bag of seasoned firewood to add to the fire pits.