WEC Camps began as a holiday and opportunity for discipling children who attended the regular “Warrior” clubs, back around 1950. We have been running these holidays for children from church backgrounds since that time. We are a non-profit-making organisation, whose leaders give their time voluntarily and who contribute to the overall cost of the activities.
WEC Camps are part of WEC International and the core aim is to provide a high quality holiday, with positive help in developing Christian character. Informal prayers, talks and a missions focus as well as fun activities, make up a week at camp.
Resources
- Warrior & Teen Kit List
- Travel Instructions, Location, and Maps
- Full instructions will be sent to you via the email you used to book, please contact the office if you have any questions.
Who is on the staff ?
All the holidays are run by experienced adult staff. There is a high ratio of adults to young people, usually 1:3. All adults on site are trained and supervised.
All team members are subject to stringent checks, in line with the camp’s Safeguarding – Child Protection Policy. This includes all adults on site completing an Enhanced Disclosure – DBS Check.
Safety
As we are under canvas in a field, safety and security are of utmost importance. All campers are accommodated in tents, which usually house three or four young people. Leaders will be housed in adjacent tents to ensure reasonable safety and security for your child. Staff patrol through the late evening and there is a member of staff on site at all times. In addition, we operate a comprehensive safeguarding policy, a copy of which is available on request from the youth office.
Sea bathing at Warrior camp never takes place without at least three members of the team actually in the water and a qualified life saver present on the beach. At Teen Camp, adventure activities such as water sports or rope courses are supervised by qualified providers.
The camp staff reserve the right to send home without refund of fees any camper whose behaviour is detrimental or disruptive to the camp. This includes compromising their or others’ safety or adversely affecting the enjoyment and well being of others.
All equipment is checked and maintained to a high standard.
Medical information
Each camp has a designated first-aider with a current certificate from one of the national organisations. Others within the camp who hold a current first aid certificate will be part of a team managed by the designated first-aider.
Accurately filling in the health section on the Application Form is particularly important. Answering these questions will not necessarily prejudice a young person’s place but will enable camp staff to assist where needed. Information given will be held in complete confidence.
Diet
Menus are drawn up with the aim of providing balanced meals with adequate quantities for campers of different ages. Vegetarians are welcome and we do provide for special dietary requirements as long as we are informed before the starting date of camp.
Daily timetable
Campers are expected to participate fully in the camp programme, attending meetings and group times as well as games and activities.
All activities recognise and provide for adequate rest and all have lights out set at a sensible time for the age group. In the case of the Warrior Camps there is also a compulsory rest period after lunch.
Any extras?
The price shown for the holiday is totally inclusive of all accommodation, food and most activities and it is possible that, from time of arrival to the time of departure, a camper who brought no pocket money would be fully occupied for the entire holiday and could participate in all activities. However, especially at Teen Camp there are some optional activities that require an additional charge. On Warriors this is the occasional craft option, therefore some pocket money is advised. We also have sweets, drinks, books and the like available for sale. Campers like to send postcards home and spend money on presents.
We advise that you take out your own holiday insurance, to cover against, cancellation, personal accident, illness or loss of kit. WEC Camps activities are covered by WEC International’s public liability policy.
Photography & Filming
Sometimes photographs and film is taken on WEC Camps for use in publicity and on our website. Photographs will only be used by ourselves and those authorised to produce material for us. They will not be given to third parties. Permission for this is part of the booking process.
Travel details and kit lists
These are normally sent out about four weeks before the start of the holiday, together with a statement of the fees outstanding, if any. The cost of travel is not included in the fee. Parents or party leaders are responsible for the travel arrangements to and from the camp field.
Those who travel independently on public transport will be met at the coach or railway station nearest the camp field if requested.
Fees and cancellation
The full fee for each holiday is £205.00, which includes a non-returnable deposit of £50. The balance of the full fee is payable four weeks before the start of the holiday. If you cancel four weeks or less before the holiday commences you will be liable for the full fee.
Discounts are given for three or more children from one family and for children of unsalaried Christian workers. Contact the Youth Office for more details.
Adults
Adult volunteers places are free, but please consider donating at least £50.00 per week to help us keep camper prices low, purchase new equipment and offer a bursary fund.
Assistance with fees
Should financial circumstances prevent someone attending our Camp, assisted places are available on request. Application, in confidence, should be made to The Youth Office, outlining the circumstances.
Making a change
Should you need to change information given to us as part of the booking process, please contact us in the Youth Office by email, phone, or letter. camps@wec-uk.org / WEC Camps, PO Box 6461, Coventry, CV3 9NR.
Changes to or cancellation of an activity
The information is correct at the time of going to press and is published in good faith. WEC Camps reserves the right to refuse any application and to alter or cancel a holiday where necessary. Should this happen a full refund of any money paid will be given.