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Hoe Bridge Camps 2025  

Camp Manager - Julie Wixted 

 

Julie, our dedicated Camp Manager during every school holiday, oversees all camp activities, as well as being the Secretary and Receptionist in the Prep Department at Hoe Bridge School. She will be on hand to ensure every child has a fantastic camp experience and will be the primary point of contact for parents

 

You can call or text the Camp Managers on the below mobile number on camp days

Hoe Bridge Camp Mobile – 07551 697742

For questions outside of camp days, please email us on info@hoebridgecamps.co.uk

 

Camp Timetables

For camp timetables please refer to the main camp pages on our website. 

 

Camp Timings

Drop Off – Between 8.30 am and 9.30 am.

Pick Up – Between 4.30 pm and 5.30 pm.

If you wish to pick up your child before 4.30 pm then please let us know in the morning so we can have them ready for you.

 

Arriving at Hoe Bridge School - Drop Off and Pick Up

There is one drop-off and pick up station for children off all ages attending camp. When you enter the school gates, take the second turning on your right and park here, then head to our Pre-Prep building where a camp staff member will be ready to greet you.

 

 

 

What to bring to Holiday Camp

What to wear

Please wear comfortable clothes and trainers. Remember to bring a named baseball cap and suncream in the summer months and a coat in colder months!

What to pack

Please bring a backpack with the following daily:

  • Lunch (NO NUTS/SESAME) – e.g. sandwich/wrap/pasta, fruit & veg, crisps, yogurt 
  • Snacks (NO NUTS/SESAME) for morning and afternoon breaks
  • Water bottle which can be refilled throughout the day

KV Academy of Dance Only:

  • Sports kit
  • Hair tied back and no jewellery 

Netball Camp with OB Netball Only:

  • Sports kit
  • Hair tied back and no jewellery 

Nursery Camp Only:

  • Change of clothes
  • Nappies and wipes if needed

Football Camp Only:

  • Please wear football kit
  • Shin pads & football socks

Cricket Camp Only:

  • Please wear sports clothes or cricket whites
  • Bats, pads and gloves (Year 5 upwards and optional for Year 3 & 4)
  • Cricket box & helmet (Year 5 upwards)
Multi - Activity Camp (Wednesday to Friday bookings):
  • The children will take part in a swimming session during the day in the summer months. Please make sure you pack a costume/trunk, googles and a towel. 

Ensure everything is named!

What not to bring to Holiday Camp

  • We have a no nuts policy. Please don’t bring any products containing or traces of nuts.
  • Valuable clothes, money or any technology such as mobile phones, computer games and ipods. Although we understand the need for older children who make their way to and from camp to have a mobile phone, they are not allowed to be used once on camp and the phone must be given to the Camp Manager in the morning and collected at the end of camp.
  • It’s easier if children do not wear jewellery to camp as there are certain activities where these items will need to be removed.
  • It’s a great shame but for health and hygiene reasons we can’t allow any birthday cakes (or other food treats) to be brought onto camp to be shared with the groups.

Group Leader

Each camp age group will be assigned a Group Leader during their time at camp. The Group Leader is responsible for their class throughout the day and will move with them to each activity.

Swimming Policy (summer camp only)

During the booking process we ask if your child can swim 25m. We use your answer to determine the support your child will need in the swimming pool. We have a fully qualified lifeguard on duty at all times, two swimming instructors with children in Year 2 and below and one swimming instructor with children Year 3 and above. The group leader is also on the side during swimming lessons.

Medical Information

Epipens & Inhalers

For children with epipens and inhalers, please ensure they are packed daily. Each age group has a Group Leader with them throughout the day. The Group Leader will look after this medication and then ensure it is sent home at the end of the day or week depending on how long they are on camp.

Other medication

If you need any medication administered during camp please either email us on info@hoebridgecamps.co.uk or speak with a member of staff at drop off. We will ask you to complete a permission form.

Lost Property

Please remember to clearly label all items as our camp staff can contact you if they have found anything. If your child misplaces any personal items, please speak directly to the Camp Manager. On the last day of each season any unclaimed lost property will be taken to a local charity shop. We are not responsible for any items left at camp.

Accident Forms

Should your child have a minor accident and require first aid whilst at Hoe Bridge Camps, we will notify you of the incident and pass on the details on an accident form. On the rare occasion that a more serious incident occurs, the Camp Manager or a member of staff will call you with notification immediately and follow up with an accident form.