Sunday 26th July to Friday 31st July 2026. 

When is the Camp ?

The camp will run from Sunday 26th July to Friday 31st July 2026. 

Children will leave by coach and be returned by coach to the same drop off point.

Where is the Camp ?

The Camp will be held in North Wales at an outdoor centre. This Outdoor Centre is used regularly by local authorities and other groups and has fully trained and appropriately qualified instructors. The children will be accommodated and feed within the Centre.

Who can attend the camp ?

There are 40 places available with a target of 20 Boys and 20 Girls .

Children MUST be aged 9, 10 or 11yrs at the time of camp, with no exceptions !

The camp is aimed primarily at children who would not otherwise be able to have a holiday away this year.

What information is needed :

Initially we simply need 

• Name of child
• Date of birth
• Name of parent or carer
• E mail address of parent / carer
• Phone number of parent / carer if possible

These details should be forwarded to Royston Colaco by e mail to RoystonC@svp.org.uk

Royston (employed as a Support Officer by the St Vincent De Paul Society) will then liaise direct with families to complete a confidential detailed application form.

What happens at the Camp ?

There will be adventure and fun activities each day for the children led by the Activity Centre staff. 

There will also be around 10 SVP volunteers accompanying the children on the holiday.

All of the volunteers will have DBS enhanced checks and training in safeguarding and children’s wellbeing. The SVP is experienced in running  camps around the country and the camp will be run in strict accordance with the Society’s safeguarding policies.

How much does it cost ?

The holiday is free for the children attending. Costs are being met by the Saint Vincent De Paul Society. 

If you have any further questions please contact Royston Colaco on roystonc@svp.org.uk

07939 226293

This year the coach left from St Mark’s Swinton and arrived just in time for tea in Wales after some heavy traffic.

Next day they were out and about in their four teams discovering the thrills of caving, canoeing, gorge-walking, abseiling, and fun and games on the beach. Tuesday and Thursday saw similar trips out accompanied by the specialist instructors from Plas Gwynant. Wednesday, our own volunteer team took the children out by coach to ‘Bounce Below’ at Blaenau Ffestiniog and then on to Beddgelert for souvenirs and ice creams.

Evenings found the children enjoying the beautiful grounds of Plas Gwynant, and taking part in activities including our own Olympic Games, arts and crafts evening, film night, and then, a not to be forgotten talent night. The week saw even the shyest children gain confidence and make new friends. With no phone signal and no mobile phones, the week proved an escape from some of the pressures of modern life, and an opportunity for children from many different backgrounds to enjoy an action-packed community holiday in inspiring landscapes. 

There was more music this year, thanks mainly to Annia. It was a great pleasure and privilege to get to know the children and see them grow and thrive over the course of the week. The children simply had a whale of a time, attempting and conquering new challenges. 

Thank you very much to all members who supported the camp by fund raising, supporting families and children to attend, with prayers, and by attending as volunteers. We are looking forward to next year’s camp already!