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Mental Health Awareness Week As last week was Mental Health Awareness Week, and in light of new research which showed how the emotional well-being of young children in particular, has been adversely affected by lockdowns, we are exploring the extraordinary power of nature and the different ways to assist with keeping us all stay emotionally …

So the Easter holidays are over, you’re still trying to figure out where the last three weeks have gone and now it’s back to school and business as usual! Hopefully you were able to enjoy some time off and or enjoyed a nice long weekend with the family, but it’s a shock with life resuming …

TERMS and CONDITIONS Our aim when you book with ACTIVE CAMPS or ACTIVE ADVENTURE that as a parent / carer, you are satisfied and happy with everything we offer you and your child(ren). It is our mission to provide all children with a safe, fun and stimulating environment. As you may know, whilst operating during …

International Women’s Day On the back of International Women’s’ day this week and the reality for the women in Ukraine and having to face the horrors of war, it feels fitting to reflect and pause for thought for all the women that are facing some battles or internal struggles at the moment. International Women’s Day …

Children’s Mental Health Week (7-13) This week is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the importance of children and young people’s mental health. Children should not have to face mental health problems alone and Place2Be’s national campaign for Children’s Mental Health Week, helps to ensure every child has easy access to mental health support …

Dear St Swithuns Parents/Carers, We are excited to see you at camp this holiday so here are a few things to get you started. Hopefully, all of your queries will be answered below. Please ensure you have completed your health and safety information for each child attending. This can be done by logging in to …

Dear West Oxford Parents/Carers, We are excited to see you at camp this holiday so here are a few things to get you started. Hopefully, all of your queries will be answered below. Please ensure you have completed your health and safety information for each child attending. This can be done by logging in to …

Of course, our camps cant run as normal under the current climate. That’s why we’ve been busy introducing some new measures to keep your children safe. Let us tell you how we will be keeping your children safe at camp.   A socially distanced sign in and sign out Each site sign In/Out has been …

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You may not have realised that May is national walking month! So grab your shoes and enjoy the lighter evenings. Whether it’s walking too and from work, the school run or taking a family walk in the local countryside on a Sunday afternoon, walking is a really good way to keep healthy, an accessible activity …

Summer is here and it’s going to get hot this week here in England! Whether your child is at Active Camps, at home or on holiday, here’s 8 tips to keep children safe in the sun   It is recommended to keep in the shade between 11am and 3pm as this is when the sun …

January definitely feels like the longest month of the year, with Christmas being but a distant memory and the Easter break feeling like a lifetime away –  no wonder, after all the festive fun leading up to Christmas, many of us get hit by the infamous “January Blues”. Worry not!  We are already halfway through …

With it being Veganuary, why not try this vegan version of a classic family favourite from the BBC good food recipe guide. Vegan Mac ‘n’ Cheese 160g raw cashews 200g carrots, peeled and cut into 1cm square 700g potatoes, peeled and cut into 1cm cubes 90ml olive oil 40g nutritional yeast 1 lemon, juice only …

With a week to go before Christmas Eve, why not create some new family traditions with your family this Christmas. From making your own Christmas Eve boxes to watching a festive film with a hot chocolate, we have 10 of the best Christmas Eve traditions to share with you. We hope some of these inspire …

Thank you for all your support in 2018!

How many of us make resolutions every year with good intentions, only to fail within the first few weeks? Maybe this is because we try to succeed on our own without the support of those around us. It’s much easier to stick to new habits when we do so as a family! Here are our …

We have all been there: snotty noses, coughing, one minute feeling like we are on a tropical island and then the Antarctic, shivers, head feeling like it’s about to explode…. Winter colds can be the bane of any family’s life. When we are dealing with it just ourselves, it’s fine. We dose up on medication, …

5 ways to play in the rain outside! A gloomy, rainy day doesn’t have to mean a day of being stuck indoors. Whilst It is more than tempting to hide away from the wet weather under a blanket and watching a family film, there are lots of fun outdoor activities you can do. So, pull …

One-Pan Chicken Couscous This February why not make this tasty and healthy family meal from the BBC Good Food website? Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, thinly sliced 200g chicken breast, diced a good chunk of fresh root ginger 1-2 tbsp harissa paste, plus extra to serve 10 dried apricots 220g canned chickpeas, rinsed …