Frequently Asked Questions

Each day at Global Camps follows a clear, familiar structure that helps children feel settled and confident, while still allowing plenty of variety and fun.

Mornings are made up of three core activity sessions:

• A language session

• A sports activity

• An arts and crafts session

There’s a mid-morning break with time to eat a snack and enjoy free play.

After lunch, children have some downtime and free play, followed by an afternoon session. Afternoon activities vary from day to day and may include games, outdoor activities, team challenges, or seasonal projects, depending on the time of year, the weather, and the group.

While the day is structured, it isn’t rigid or school-like. We find that a consistent daily format is reassuring for children, particularly those used to a school routine, and it helps everyone know what to expect. Within that framework, activities are adapted to suit the group’s energy, interests, and needs.

No two days are exactly the same, but the rhythm of the day stays familiar and supportive.

Children are generally kept in the same group throughout the day, with familiar group leaders supporting them across activities.

For some activities - depending on numbers or the activity itself - two groups may be brought together. Break times and lunchtime also give children the opportunity to mix more freely with others.

This approach gives children the security of a consistent group, while still allowing for socialising and variety across the day.

During the day, children usually stay with the same group and group leaders, with only occasional joining of groups for certain activities or at break times.

Across the week, we aim to keep children in the group they were booked into for the majority of the time. In most cases, this will be consistent throughout the week.

Occasionally, groupings may vary, for example:

• If we feel a child would benefit from a different group set-up

• If a group is particularly large on a given day and we split it to improve the experience

• If numbers are lower on a particular day and we choose to bring groups together

Wherever possible, we prioritise consistency and familiarity, as we know this helps children feel settled and confident.

We take children’s emotional wellbeing seriously and always work in a child-centred, supportive way.

If a child is feeling upset or anxious, their group leaders will take time to reassure and comfort them, helping them to feel safe and settled. Our team is experienced in supporting children through big feelings, and many of our staff work in education or childcare settings outside of camp.

Our Camp Manager is not allocated to a group, which means we have additional capacity to support children who need extra reassurance. Where appropriate, this might include some quiet time or one-to-one support to help a child regulate and rejoin the group when they’re ready.

We know that most wobbles pass quickly, and we always aim to support children in a calm, caring way so they can get back to enjoying their day.

If your child needs regular or prescribed medication, this must be declared when you book and recorded on the system, along with clear instructions for administering it.

Medication must be:

• Clearly labelled with your child’s name

• Accompanied by written instructions

• Handed directly to the Camp Manager at drop-off

All medication is stored securely and, where required, kept refrigerated.

If your child becomes unwell and would normally need medication such as Calpol or paracetamol, we ask that you use the same judgement you would on a school day. Children who are unwell should not attend camp, as we want to keep everyone safe and well.

If you’re unsure whether your child should attend, or need to discuss medication requirements in advance, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to advise.

If a child has an accident or feels unwell during the day, they’ll be looked after by a member of our team straight away.

All camps are supported by staff who are trained in first aid, and any accidents are dealt with appropriately and recorded in line with our policies. Minor injuries are treated on site, and parents will be informed at pick-up or contacted sooner if needed.

If a child becomes unwell during the day, we’ll make them comfortable and keep a close eye on them. Where appropriate, parents will be contacted to discuss next steps or to arrange collection.

In the case of a more serious accident or illness, parents or carers will be contacted immediately.

Our priority is always the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care.