3 weeks in July/August every year

Action-packed holidays for young people, plus solid Bible teaching, world mission focus, with the challenge of life under canvas.

held on Dorset coast, Gower or Norfolk coast (different each year)

Accommodation is in weatherproof bell tents. Each camper is provided with a camp bed, pillow, two blankets and a ground-sheet. If you are older, come as a helper! We provide a well-balanced diet, including two cooked meals each day.

2011 dates

• Prep (set-up) week – 21-29 July
• Week A – 30 July - 6 August
• Week B – 6-13 August
• Week C – 13-20 August
• Rearguard (packup) days – 20-22 August

Warrior camps –
10 to 13 year olds

Warrior Camp activities include swimming (under the care of qualified lifesavers) and fun outdoor activities and games.

Teen camps – 13 to 17 year olds

Where possible we run water sports – e.g. canoeing – tuition provided by local qualified and licensed providers. Horse riding or mountain biking are popular too. Some folk prefer to sit, sketch and chat or do clay modeling, T-shirt decorating or jar painting. Others enjoy a leisurely ramble through the countryside, or get serious about developing their gifts in a drama or worship workshop.

Photos and news from this year on WEC Camps website

Adult helpers

Warrior Camp helpers need to be a minimum 18 years old; Teen Camp helpers must be at least 20 years old.

We need keen Christians, willing to give their time and energy, as part of the camp team. Tent leaders live alongside the campers and share in all aspects of the programme.

Helpers are also needed for pre-camp preparations in July, and for packing up afterwards. No charge is made.

There is an orientation weekend for all adult leaders and helpers early July. It is essential that all helpers attend this, particularly if you are joining us for the first time.

Costs for adult helpers are minimal to cover food etc. Some tent leaders and others sharing in all the activities of camp may wish to give more to helps us keep the price low for the children.

Group bookings – every 11th place is free!

For every 10 campers booked into WEC Camps, we'll give an extra place free!

Advanced notification of party bookings indicating the potential size of the group would be helpful. This does not guarantee places. Party leaders may submit unnamed applications provided they are accompanies by the appropriate non-refundable deposit.

Travel

Fees do not cover transport to or from the campsite. Those travelling independently by coach or train will be met by arrangement.

Safety and Security

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 young people and one adult. This is 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 WEC Youth operates a comprehensive child protection policy, a copy of which is available on request.

WEC Camp staff reserve the right to send home, without refund of fees, any camper suffering from a health problem of which we have not been previously informed, or whose behaviour is detrimental or disruptive to the camp.

Photos from 2010 WEC camp on the Dorset coast

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