Know Before You Go: Essential Information for Koala Klubs Camps

FAST FACTS ABOUT KOALA KLUBS CAMPS

Activity Day TIMINGS: Earliest drop off is 8:00 A.M. Last collection - 6:00 P.M. (Please check your specific camp timings)

As part of our camp preparation checklist, children need to bring their own snacks and packed lunches, unless they are participating in HAF Funded activities.

A swimming kit is required at most children's camps.

Summer opening dates are from 24th July to 30th August.

Core Activities: There are 10 different activities available each day, including Archery, Football, Dodgeball, Field Games, Tennis, Art Activities, Swimming Pool Activities...and lots more!

We offer a Learn to Swim Program for under 8's, with a qualified swim teacher provided for all under 8's when they are in the pool.

Medication at Camp: If your child(ren) require any medication to be administered whilst they are with us at camp, including the use of inhalers and epipens as needed, please ensure that you complete the medication section of the Post Booking Questions online ahead of arriving at camp. Our camp team will receive the medication and confirm the details are correct in our system as you check your child in to camp. We have the facilities on camp to refrigerate medication if required.

Most of our children's camps open at 8:00 am for arrival, but you can drop off your child at any time you wish. Please check your individual camp opening times. Last collection is normally at 6:00 pm each day.

When you arrive, ask at reception for Koala Klubs, who will direct you to the check-in area and help you find the correct table/zone for your child(ren). Our friendly team at the desk will check your child in, ensure you have completed or reviewed your Child Information via your camp preparation checklist, and confirm that your child(ren) have what they need. They will also assist with any questions you may have. Once checked in, your child will receive a name sticker, be informed of where to leave their bags, and get straight into a fun activity. If they remember amidst all the excitement, they'll say goodbye to you for the day!

Anyone who may collect your child(ren) needs to be added to the authorised adults section of your post-booking questions. If the person collecting is not recognized but is on the list of authorised adults, they will be asked for photographic ID before your child will be checked out. We understand that plans change, and someone new may need to come and collect your child, which is fine. Just update the authorised adults section of your post-booking questions at any time, in accordance with our summer camp policies.

We recommend that all children wear named practical clothing instead of their favorite brand new clothes as part of our camp preparation checklist. Suitable, comfortable footwear such as training shoes is also essential; please refrain from flip-flops, sandals, and heelys, as they can create health and safety issues. Please bring with you: - Water bottle - Nut Free Packed Lunch and snacks (morning and afternoon) - Swimming costume and towel (if swimming is available at your camp) - Hat and sun cream - Raincoat. 

Do Not Bring: Mobile phones, hand-held computer games, iPods/MP3 players, and water pistols/pumps are not permitted at our children's camps at any time. These items will be confiscated and held in the camp office until the end of the camp day. 

Check the Weather: We run our camps all year round, so it is essential to consider the weather to ensure your child(ren) are fully prepared. When it's hot and sunny, sun cream, a sun hat, and water bottles are essential. When it's cold and wet, warm clothes, a waterproof coat, and water bottles are crucial. We strive to get outside as much as possible throughout the year, so appropriate clothing will ensure your child(ren) enjoy their time at camp. 

Lunch & Snacks: Please ensure you pack a lunch for your child(ren). We encourage a healthy lunch that will provide them with the fuel for an active day; the only restriction is that we do not allow nuts, as all our camps are nut aware! We have a mid-morning and mid-afternoon break for snacks. As snacks are not provided by camp, please keep this in mind when packing your child(ren)'s lunch. If you have booked a packed lunch with us, you will need to provide these snacks as well. Again, please ensure these snacks are nut-free; we recommend fruit or a snack bar. Additionally, please include ice blocks in your child(ren)'s lunch box to keep their lunch as fresh as possible, as we do not have refrigeration available onsite. 

Swimming Kit: If your camp has a swimming pool, it is recommended that you bring a swimming kit for your child on the first day, and you will be able to view the schedule for the week.