Supporting Children & Families in Colchester

Summer 2013 Activity Programme

If your child(ren) receive Free School Meals, we are able to offer funded child places on the activities below (to a maximum value of 10 per child)

Spaces are limited book early to avoid disappointment Bookings will be taken from 18th June to 4th July 2013 To Book Decide which activities your child would like to do. Call the Child First/Essex Childrens University office 01206 216506 to make your booking o If you are asked to leave a message on the answer-phone please let us know: Childs name/their school/the activity/number of places and a contact number. All places MUST be booked by phone before you send us your booking form Once you have made your telephone booking and we have confirmed your places with you: Complete the booking form and post together with a cheque for the total amount to: o Child First/Essex Childrens University,Alderman Blaxill School, Paxman Avenue, Colchester, Essex. CO2 9DQ Make cheques payable to: The Stanway School (Our finances are still held at The Stanway School) Once we have received your Booking Form and payment, we will send you confirmation details. PLEASE NOTE - If payment has not been received within a week of your provisional booking all places will be cancelled ALL ACTIVITIES WILL BE HELD AT ALDERMAN BLAXILL SCHOOL, PAXMAN AVENUE, COLCHESTER Tuesday 30th July 2013
HRC All Stars Cheerleading www.hrcallstars.com Morning Session: 10am to 12.30pm Afternoon Session: 1.30pm to 4pm Age 7 to 10 years 6 per child Children should wear suitable clothing and bring plenty to drink and a snack.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE MAYBE ADMISSION FEES TO SOME OF THE MUSEUMS, PLEASE CHECK ON THEIR WEBSITE PRIOR TO THE TRIP.

Why not do the Greenwich Treasure Hunt with Hunt Fun visit :- www.huntfun.co.uk/ChildrensUniversity/Greenwich.php for more information of how to download a treasure map. (charges apply). (receive 2 hours of accredited learning in your
Passport to Learning)

Or simply take a picnic to Greenwich Park.

Have fun dancing, cheering and using pom poms. Learn a simple cheer leading routine
Thursday 1st August 2013
Greenwich, London Leave Colchester at 9.30am AND Depart London at 6.00pm Coach Pick up & drop off: Alderman Blaxill, The Gilberd School 8 per seat (adult/child) children must be accompanied by an adult COST INCLUDES TRAVEL TO LONDON ONLY

Tuesday 6th August 2013

Jumble Juniors Morning Session: 10am to 12.30pm Age: 5 to 8 years 5 per child Children should wear suitable clothing and bring plenty to drink and a snack

Have fun with exercise to music, action songs, dance, games, sports, mini circuits and relays.

Tuesday 13th August 2013

Family Learning Musical Fun
Alderman Blaxill School, Colchester

There is plenty to see and do whilst in Greenwich Why not visit: The Cutty Sark, The National Maritime Museum, The Royal Observatory, or Sir Christopher Wrens Old Royal Naval College - www.rmg.co.uk

Morning Session: 10am to 12pm Age: 5 to 8 years 3 per child, children must be accompanied by an adult Please bring a snack and drink

Family learning fun making a Stomp orchestra, do some

composing and singing

Wednesday 14th August 2013 Film in a Day - Interaction Film www.interactionfilm.co.uk 10am to 3pm Age: 8 + 20 per child Please bring plenty to drink and a packed lunch

The Summer Reading Challenge Creepy House

The Summer Reading Challenge 2013 is organised locally in Essex Libraries. Children aged 4 to 11 years (or aged 5 to 11 years for Childrens University) are invited to read 6 books over the course of the summer holiday. Children can join at their local library and receive a Summer Reading Challenge Pack to get you started. Collect stickers and rewards along the way, with a certificate and often a medal if they read 6 books.
Children can take their passport to their local library and have it stamped for 1 hour of Childrens University learning per book so up to 6 hours of Childrens University learning if they read all 6 books.

Learn acting techniques, make a short film act, operate the cameras and sound equipment. The film will then be professionally edited and a dvd sent out.

Thursday 15th August 2013

Multi Sports Day www.angliasportsmanagement.co.uk 10am to 3pm Age: 7+ 8 per child
Please wear suitable clothing and bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink

Have fun with a variety of sports from: Dodge Ball, football and kwik cricket and more

Colchester and Ipswich Museums

To find out whats happening over the Summer at the Colchester & Ipswich Museums take a look at their website: http://www.cimuseums.org.uk/whats-on.html

Tuesday 20th August 2013

Wooden Spoons Cookery www.woodenspoonsessex.co.uk Morning Session: 10am to 12.30pm Age:8+ 6 per child Please tell as at the time of booking whether your child has any food allergies or dietary requirements.

Mad Science Camp Schedule Summer 2013

For more information about camps in Colchester go to: http://east.madscience.org/locations/east/pdf/EssexSummerC ampSchedule2013.pdf or contact them directly on 01245 363670

Cookery fun, Mini burgers with salsa and pitta bread. Fruit Kebabs and Chocolate Fondue, Strawberry Eton Mess and Homemade Lemonade.
Parents are invited to come back at 12noon to sample the food and drink. Bring a blanket!

Essex Wildlife Trust

For more information about the many activities happening at the Essex Wildlife Trust over the Summer take a look at their website: http://www.essexwt.org.uk/whats-on FOR MORE IDEAS ON WHERE TO VISIT WITH YOUR PASSPORT TO LEARNING OR INFORMATION ABOUT THE ESSEX CHILDRENS UNIVERSITY, HOW TO COLLECT STAMPS AND LEARNING DESTINATIONS VISIT OUR WEBSITE ON:

22nd August 2013

Family Learning - Den Building @ Highwoods Country Park Morning Session: 10am to 12.30pm Age: 7+, 4 per child, children must be accompanied by an adult
Please bring plenty to drink and wear suitable clothing

Have fun building your own den, using natural and man-made materials. Followed by a craft activity in the centre or outside depending on the weather.

www.essexchildrensuniversity.co.uk

Summer 2013 Activity Booking Form

Signature of Parent/Guardian _______________________ Date: ________________

Parents Name:__________________________ Phone __________________________ Address:______________________________________________________________ Email: _________________________ Emergency Contact No _____________________

Photos may be taken during activities, which will be used for promotional purposes. Please tick the box if you do not give permission
Date Activity HRC All Stars Cheerleading 10am to 12.30pm HRC All Stars Cheerleading 1.30pm to 4pm Coach to Greenwich Jumble Juniors 10am to 12.30 Family Learning Musical Fun 10am to 12.30pm Film in a Day Interaction Film 10am to 3pm Multisport Day 10am to 3pm Wooden Spoons Cookery 10am to 12.30pm Den Building @ Highwoods County Park 10am to 12.30pm Cost 6.00 per child 6.00 per child 8.00 per seat 5.00 per child 3.00 per child 20 per child 8 per child 6 per child 4 per child Adult Places Child Places Total Cost

Child(ren)s Name: (1)__________________ DOB ________ School_________________ (2)________________________ DOB________ School _________________________ (3)______________________DOB________ School ___________________________ (4) _____________________ DOB________ School ___________________________ Is your child currently taking medication: YES / NO If yes please give details:

Does your child have any allergies?

YES / NO If yes please give details:

Is your child asthmatic?

YES / NO If yes how is this controlled?

30th July 2013 30th July 2013 1st August 2013 6th August 2013 13th August 2013 14th August 2013 15th August 2013 20th August 2013 22nd August 2013

Does your child have any additional needs, a disability or relevant medical history not already noted? YES / NO If yes please specify

Would you like to receive future Holiday Activity Programmes via email? If so please tick here a distribution list and provide us with your email address and we will add you to

I give consent for my child to receive medical treatment if necessary

YES / NO

Name of Doctor:________________________ Doctors Tel No:__________________

Name of Parent/Guardian (please print) _____________________________________