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We can support you by combining the curriculum with adventure, cultural, wellbeing and environmental activities.

With over 850 schools in Wales visiting us each year, and 85% of these returning year after year, our reputation amongst Wales’ educators speaks for itself.

Come and enjoy a holiday for the whole family at our residential centres, which includes activities for all ages at stunning locations, along with four meals a day… and no washing up!

A chance for your child to visit one of our residential centres for the day during the school holidays.

We understand the importance of looking after your workforce. Team away days offer many benefits including, improved motivation, collaboration, Communication, morale, decision making skills, creativity and wellbeing.

Children enjoy an independent holiday away from home under the care and supervision of the Urdd’s experienced and professional staff.

Choose from 19 camps which are held throughout the summer holidays for children aged 8-18 at the Urdd’s four residentials centres.

What to pack

• Sleeping bag
• Nightwear, toiletry bag and towel
• Spare clothes including a warm jumper and an anorak or raincoat
• Sportswear
• Swimwear (the camp will inform you in advance if required)
• Suitable shoes for walking
• A day bag to carry a packed lunch
• Make sure your child’s name is on all clothing / belongings.

What is not needed: Do not allow your child to bring expensive personal belongings such as ipods, phones, game consoles, etc. Due to Health and Safety rules, pocketknife, aerosol sprays (use roll-on deodorant), portable electric equipment e.g. hair dryers, straighteners and travel irons are not permitted.

Any valuable items can be kept at reception for safe keeping e.g. cameras, watches, money etc. and used as and when is required.

The Urdd’s Residential Centres will not be responsible for any loss or damage to personal belongings.

Phone: We advise that you do not arrange for your child to call home at the start of the camp. Unless you hear from us you will know that your child is healthy and enjoying the experience. We can assure you that if it is necessary to contact you (e.g. illness or bad homesickness) we will do so immediately.

If you want to send a message to your child, you can do so through the Residential Centre’s reception. We will pass on your message.

Problems: Your child can visit the Centre’s main office if any problems arise. The matter will be dealt with immediately.

Health certificate: It is essential that all parents/guardians complete a health certificate on behalf of the child. It will be sent to you before the camp starts. Please provide details of any illness or problems the child may have, and a telephone number should we need to contact you.