Camp Information Pack

CAMP INFORMATION PACK

Come along and have some fun

on the Sunshine Coast

ABOUT ‘KIDS TO THE COAST’

Kid’s to the Coast is a weeklong residential holiday camp program for children from rural or remote families. Its purpose is to give these children a fun and exciting holiday/camp where they are encouraged to make new friends, learn skills, be challenged, participate in a variety of fun physical activities that they may not usually or ever be able to experience.

Kids to the Coast is a joint initiative between Apex Camps and a number of local Apex Clubs.

There is NO cost for the children to attend Kids to the Coast. Through sponsorship by Apex Camps, Apex Australia, Apex Foundation and fundraising by local Apex Club all costs of the camp are met.

We are seeking attendees nominations from various sources and applicants are invited to complete our Application Form.

KEY FACTS

Dates:Thursday the 15th of December to Monday the 19th of December

Location: Apex Camp Mudjimba, 171 Nojoor Road, Twin Waters QLD 4564

Vacancies Available:A maximum of 40 participants will be accepted.

Child Eligibility

Age:

• Each participant must be grades 6, 7, 8 or 9 (ages 11-15) and attending a Qld State school, Private school, Independent school or School via correspondence (Distance Education). Participants who are Home Schooled may also apply – please specify.

Location

• Each participant must be from rural Qld Darling Downs or Central Qld

Personal Traits of guests:

• Capable of being away from parents/guardians for a week.
• Have the ability to easily mix with others in a new environment.
• Able to understand and follow instructions.
• Be reasonably self-sufficient and well behaved.
• Reasonably able and fit to participate in outdoor activities.
• Have no complicated medical issues.
• No psychological/ emotional or religious issues that would impair being away from home and amongst strangers.

Travel Arrangements

• Invited guests will need to arrange their own way to and from Apex Camp Mudjimba.
• A bus is being organized to pick up from some key locations; some Local apex clubs may be able to assist in transporting children to the coast. TBA

What will be provided

• Accommodation (dormitory style with bunk beds).
• Meals for the duration of the camp. **Any special dietary needs must be advised.
• Activities such as Archery, Rock Climbing, Ropes Courses as well as Beach and other games will be organised throughout the week. (see proposed itinerary)
• Our Staff all have child related employment Blue Cards and abide by our Child Safety Policy. Activity Staff are all qualified in Outdoor Recreation Education and have a First Aid Certificate.
• Volunteers will be assisting in supervising the children over the course of the week. These volunteers are qualified teachers, pre-service training teachers from the University of Sunshine Coast and members from Apex Clubs. All volunteers have Blue Cards and are subject to the Camps Child Safety Policy.

Due Date

Completed Applications Forms, including the signed Parent/Guardian Consent, Liability Release & Assumption of Risk page must be received by Apex Camps no later than FRIDAY October 28th 2016.

Please send to the head office via mail, fax or scan and email to Kelly Buchanan

Further Information

Kelly BuchananChairKids to the Coast Committeee:

m: 0407 003 395

Danny DavidsonGMApex Campsm: 0466 081 107

Possible ITINERARY FOR KIDS TO THE COAST 2016

SUGGESTED ITEMS TO BRING

We are in a Coastal Environment and insect repellent is a must. Items worn on camp are likely to get dirty – do not bring your best clothes or shoes. Non-necessary jewellery should be removed & expensive personal items such (eg phones, digital cameras, laptops, electronic games are to be left at home. **We recommend labelling all items.

Clothing

• Set of clothing for each day at Camp
• Shorts or pants, minimum of mid-thigh length
• Shirts must cover waist and shoulders – recommend collared with long sleeves
• 1 x spare set of clothes
• 1 x very old T-shirt & shorts (worn during mud activity)
• Tracksuit pants and jumper
• Extra Jumper or Coat
• Socks for each day
• Underwear for each day including spare sets
• Winter Pyjamas
• Thongs for Shower
• Closed in shoes (joggers)
• 1 x pair old joggers for water/muddy activities (closed in shoes must be worn – crocs are not acceptable)
• Swimming costume, swimming shirt & board shorts

Safety

• Insect repellent (Coastal Area)
• Raincoat
• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Torch
• Water bottle
• Small back pack or bag for day use
• Hair ties for long hair

Personal Hygiene

• Garbage bags for dirty laundry & wet items
• Toilet bag with soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant (pump or roll-on ONLY due to aerosols affecting smoke alarms), brush, comb, face washer, shampoo etc
• Bath towel
• Beach towel
• Pegs to hang wet towels, swimwear, etc on the clothes line
• Medication & medical instructions, if relevant (refer to Medical Form)

Sleeping/personal

• Pillow with pillowcase
• Sleeping bag or sheets and blanket
• Extra blanket for winter warmth
• Novel or reading book
• Note book and pen

Parent/Guardian Consent, Liability Release & Assumption of Risk

• I am aware of the types of activities included in the program, what they entail and the potential risks associated with them including but not limited to permanent disability or death.
• To the extent permitted by law I exempt and release Apex Camp Mudjimba, its Management, Staff and related entities from liability or responsibility for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death however caused including but not limited to the negligence of the released parties, whether active or passive.
• I have read the Information Pack, understand & agree to this liability release and assumption of risk.
• I give my consent for my child to participate in the program and delegate my authority to the program Staff involved.
• I realise that if my child demonstrates by their behaviour that they do not acknowledge these responsibilities or is unwilling to accept them, he/she may be a danger to them self, other participants and the general success of the program.
• Should my child refuse to abide by their responsibilities I shall be contacted. I understand my child may be returned home and I am responsible for their supervision & transportation from where the activities are taking place.
• I authorise the arrangement of such medical attention and transportation to medical attention as may be deemed necessary and I understand that I am responsible should costs be incurred.

I have completed the Medical/Special Dietary Requirements section for my child.

I acknowledge this is an expression of interest only for my child to attend the camp and that I have read the information provided to me. I consent to and accept the Liability, Release & Assumption of risk in sending my child to camp and that I have provided accurate information and disclosure for the information requested.

Signature: Date: Click here to enter a date.

Parent/Guardian Name: Click here to enter text.

Attendee Name: Click here to enter text.

Application forms are required no later than October 28th 2016.

If your application is successful in submission, Apex Camps will be in contact to notify you. We will also be asking for some additional information. For example, photo/media permissions, a photograph of your child, transportation arrangements. We will also provide you with some further specific information.

All mail should be directed to:

Apex Camps

171 Nojoor Road, TWIN WATERS QLD 4564

F: 07 3036 6626

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