Scripture Union
North East Holidays...
For the best summer yet...
Summer Holidays are full of memories - friendships, activities, laughter and fun. These are just some of the things that you are bound to experience on a Scripture Union Holiday.
The summer is a great time to do some of the things that you really enjoy - relaxing with friends and taking life easy, making new friends, trying new activities, sports and challenges, having loads of fun. In other words having a fantastic time.
This summer, why not do all those things and much more on a Scripture Union North East holiday? This brochure contains details of the five holidays taking place this summer, as well as details of other activities you could participate in. If you are aged between 9 and 18 and live somewhere between the Humber and the Tweed and the East Coast and the Pennines, then there is a holiday that you’ll just love.
Not only are the holidays great fun, but on each one there is the opportunity to encounter God through a range of creative activities. You will also discover more about what it means to follow Jesus today.
This summer we are based at some fantastic sites in Cumbria and Lancashire. Each one is the ideal location for a truly memorable holiday - comfortable bedrooms and lounges, excellent facilities and access to fantastic off-site activities.
Scripture Union is an international Christian charity working with churches in more than 130 countries, providing resources to bring the good news about Jesus to children, young people and families and encouraging them to develop spiritually through the Bible and prayer.
Extra Information
Please find extra information about all of the holidays below
Costs
The price includes full board and accommodation, activities, equipment and excursions unless otherwise stated. The costs of the holidays are able to be kept to a minimum because the team pay as well! The holidays are based at the centres listed. Accommodation arrangements are in separate sex bedrooms, generally sleeping between two and eight young people.
Grants
We do not want anyone to be unable to come simply because of finance. Grants are available. Tick the box on the booking form to request further information about grants.
Travel
The cost of travel to the holiday venue is not included in the fee. Where mentioned, group travel is organised by the leader from various locations in the North East. Travel information will be included in the final details. In other cases parents and guardians are responsible for travel arrangements to and from the holiday venue.
The Team
All the holidays are run by an experienced adult team, some of whom are full-time Scripture Union workers, the majority are volunteers. There is a high ratio of team to young people, normally 1:4. Training of team is given prior to the holiday.
Participation
We expect everyone who goes on the holiday to be fully involved in every aspect of the programme, including the informal teaching sessions and doing daily duties, eg washing up on some holidays. NOT TO BE MISSED!
Safety
The issue of safety is taken seriously throughout the holiday. All activities carry an inherent risk and this is minimised to an appropriate level by taking all reasonable steps. All outdoor pursuit activities are carried out under qualified supervision. This supervision may be by our own leaders, or leaders hired from a centre accompanied by our own.
All recommended safety equipment is always worn, buoyancy aids for water activities and helmets for climbing, cycling or karting. Equipment is checked and maintained to a high standard. There are occasions when children may be allowed to leave the site in small groups unaccompanied by a leader for a short specified period of time. This will be arranged as appropriate to their age and the location. Reasonable measures will always be put in place for them to contact holiday leaders, eg mobile phone number or agreed rendezvous point.
Scripture Union has a Child Protection Policy and all leaders and team members are subject to this. Team members are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure issued by the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB). Details can be obtained from the National Office.
Important
Booking conditions and other important information:
Special Needs
Whilst recognising that all children are special, some may have needs which require extra support. It is Scripture Union's aim to include such children on our holidays within the guidelines of suitable provision and staffing. To do this we ask all parents to give us full details of their child's special needs (ie disability / medical condition / medication) at the time of booking in order that we can meet those needs to the best of our ability. We must also be advised at the time of booking if a child currently has or has recently experienced any behavioural or social problems which may affect their own safety and / or the well-being of others on the holiday.
What if I cancel?
The Booking Secretary should be informed immediately. If you cancel eight weeks or less before the holiday commences you will be liable for the full fee. (See What about Insurance?)
What if the holiday is cancelled?
In the unlikely event of a holiday having to be cancelled, or for some unforeseen reason curtailed, Scripture Union undertakes to refund fees already paid to participants. We have also arranged for the security of your money paid in the unlikely event of our insolvency. An independent trust has been set up to hold the fees until the completion of the holiday.
What about insurance?
Scripture Union is fully covered for public liability. You are not, however, insured against personal accident or injury as a result of an accident or loss of possessions. We therefore suggest those who feel that additional insurance is necessary to make their own arrangements. There is a scheme which has been arranged specially for Scripture Union holiday attendees and covers you for a wide range of activities. As the insurance industry is now regulated by the Financial Services Authority, we are unable to provide advice on insurance matters. Full details and an application form can be sent to you on request - please tick the box on the Booking Form.
Photographs
You may be photographed on the holiday! The photographs will only be used by SU or organisations in sympathy with SU to whom express permission may be granted. If you do not wish to be photographed please tell the photographer who will respect your wishes. We cannot take responsibility for any photographs /video clips that are put onto social networking sites by guests on the holidays. Scripture Union may use photographs / video clips to promote its holidays on such sites. Please contact us if this is of concern to you.
Data protection
Scripture Union will hold your details on file but will not release the information to any third party. Some details may be shared with the team and an address list may be shared with the young people and team on your chosen holiday enabling them to make contact outside of the holiday but if you are not happy for this to happen please advise the holiday leader when booking.
We welcome your comments in order to continue to improve our service to you. If there is a problem with the holiday please write to us immediately and we will do our utmost to find a satisfactory solution. We would also like to hear from you with your positive comments.
Scripture Union reserves the right to:
- Refuse any application,
- Alter or cancel a holiday where necessary,
- Ask a young person to leave the holiday if their behaviour is incompatble with the general enjoyment and well-being of others, in which case the parent or guardian will be informed and collection arrangements must be made at their own expense and no refund will be given.
