Over 150
children attend SVP Ozanam Camp each year
Welcome to SVP Ozanam Camp, Holy Island, part of the St Vincent de Paul Society (England & Wales).
Explore the website to learn more about Camp, what Camp involves and access SVP support. Our aim is to provide children who are aged 9- 12 years old with a life changing holiday.
Camp dates for Camp 2025
- Week 1 (Sat 19th July 2025 - Sat 26th July 2025)
- Week 2 (Sat 26th July 2025 - Sat 2nd Aug 2025)
- Week 3 (Sat 2nd Aug 2025 - Saturday 9th Aug 2025)
- Week 5 (Sat 16th Aug 2025 - Sat 23rd Aug 2025)
- Week 6 (Sat 23rd Aug 2025 - 30th Aug 2025)
Camp is open to children of all denominations in school years 5-7 inclusive.
The cost of a week at camp is £150 which includes return transport to the pick-up/drop off point, all food and accommodation for the week at camp. To secure your child's place at camp a £50 deposit must be payed within one month of completing this application.
We always keep a small number of funded places available for children who are in particular need and that schools or SVP conferences identify for us.
Children's Applications
Children's applications for 2025 can be found here:
Helper's Applications
Helper applications for 2025 are now open. If you are interested in volunteering in 2025 Please fill out the following form.
Holy Island Volunteer Application Form 2025
Helper Training Days
15th February- 10-4.30pm- Online
Online Camp leader and deputy mandatory training.
Saturday 8th March- 10am pick up from St Josephs RC Church, NE32 4PJ
- New Camp helpers
- New Junior Helpers
- New Caretaking and kitchen helpers
- New Term Time helpers
Saturday 29th March- 09:30- St Aloysius Church,
NE31 1BE
- Dormitory Helpers
- Existing Junior Helpers
Saturday 5th April- 10-4.30pm- Online
Online Camp leader and deputy mandatory training.
Sunday 11th May- 1.30pm- St Aloysius Church,
NE31 1BE
- Dormitory Helpers
- Existing Junior Helpers
Any enquiries about volunteering, please contact:
Hire the Camp
If you want to enquire about booking Term Time Camps or for the House or the Flat please contact holyislandbookings@hotmail.com.
Booking House or Flat
Please use the following link if you wish to view and book the house or flat
Click here to book the house or flat