Summer Camps 2026
(8 - 13 Yr Olds)
Our Summer Activity Camps are back this year at Montalbo School in Barnard Castle, ready to once again to fill children's summer with adventure, friendships, laughter, nature and toasted marshmallows.
Whats New
Activities - we'll be bringing some new activities into the camp this year!
Format - This year we'll also only pre arrange the main activity and be more flexible with the other activities.
Timings - There's a slight adjustment in timings.
Cost - There's a slight increase in price, this is chiefly down to our costs increasing but we are also paying the school a fee this year
Age Range - We can go no lower than 8 without registering as a child care provider with Ofsted, which is not at this minute viable for the summer camps. The upper age limit is set at what we feel is a sensible age range to allow all the children to enjoy the camp equally.
Hoody - We have been inspired by other summer camps we help deliver and so this year parents can purchase a unique hoody for camp.
Format - This year we'll also only pre arrange the main activity and be more flexible with the other activities.
Timings - There's a slight adjustment in timings.
Cost - There's a slight increase in price, this is chiefly down to our costs increasing but we are also paying the school a fee this year
Age Range - We can go no lower than 8 without registering as a child care provider with Ofsted, which is not at this minute viable for the summer camps. The upper age limit is set at what we feel is a sensible age range to allow all the children to enjoy the camp equally.
Hoody - We have been inspired by other summer camps we help deliver and so this year parents can purchase a unique hoody for camp.
Activities
Main Activities - These are pre-set and so children will know in advance what they are doing
Mega Paddle boarding - Takes place on the river in Barnard Castle and involves paddling on the river and taking part in games, it's very wet!
Abseiling - This is a great opportunity to test their head for heights, a great activity within walking distance of school
River Walk - A trip down to the river for a walk, swim, scramble and paddle.
Survival Day - A day of a range of survival skills from firelighting, shelter building and camp fire cooking.
Mega Water Fight - A chance to bring your own water gun (or use one of ours) for a day of wet and wonderful games
Secondary Activities - Decided on a day by day basis depending on group and weather
Wide games such as hide and seek of capture the flag
Dam building or mini beats hunts
Camp sports such as rounders
Target sports such as archery and crossbows
Mini boat building and other craft activities
Mega Paddle boarding - Takes place on the river in Barnard Castle and involves paddling on the river and taking part in games, it's very wet!
Abseiling - This is a great opportunity to test their head for heights, a great activity within walking distance of school
River Walk - A trip down to the river for a walk, swim, scramble and paddle.
Survival Day - A day of a range of survival skills from firelighting, shelter building and camp fire cooking.
Mega Water Fight - A chance to bring your own water gun (or use one of ours) for a day of wet and wonderful games
Secondary Activities - Decided on a day by day basis depending on group and weather
Wide games such as hide and seek of capture the flag
Dam building or mini beats hunts
Camp sports such as rounders
Target sports such as archery and crossbows
Mini boat building and other craft activities
Time Table
MONDAY - River Walk
TUESDAY - Abseiling
WEDNESDAY - Mega Paddle Boarding
THURSDAY - Survival Day
FRIDAY - Mega Water Fight
We may if the weather dictates have to change activities at short notice this is most likely the Mega Paddle Boarding if the river levels rise after rainfall. We wont offer refunds if this is the case but allow you to transfer your booking to another day. Whatever happens with the weather we'll be having a wonderful time!
TUESDAY - Abseiling
WEDNESDAY - Mega Paddle Boarding
THURSDAY - Survival Day
FRIDAY - Mega Water Fight
We may if the weather dictates have to change activities at short notice this is most likely the Mega Paddle Boarding if the river levels rise after rainfall. We wont offer refunds if this is the case but allow you to transfer your booking to another day. Whatever happens with the weather we'll be having a wonderful time!
Key information
Timings & Collections
Day starts at 8.45am and finishes at 4.15pm (if early pick up is required please let us know)
Drop offs and collection take place on Montalbos School field, you'll need to use the front entrance off Montalbo Road
Activities
Every day we'll deliver one main activity which will be in the time table, for the remainder of the day we'll deliver secondary activities that will be chosen on the day depending on weather and group. For example,
Main Activity - Mega Paddleboarding on the River
Secondary Activities - Dam building and Team Games after lunch, a game of capture the flag on return to school.
What children will need
Code of Conduct
We have a strict code of conduct during the camps, children are expected to,
Staff
All of the staff working on camp are checked and qualified outdoor instructors, they form the backbone of our instruction team for our school residential provision.
Day starts at 8.45am and finishes at 4.15pm (if early pick up is required please let us know)
Drop offs and collection take place on Montalbos School field, you'll need to use the front entrance off Montalbo Road
Activities
Every day we'll deliver one main activity which will be in the time table, for the remainder of the day we'll deliver secondary activities that will be chosen on the day depending on weather and group. For example,
Main Activity - Mega Paddleboarding on the River
Secondary Activities - Dam building and Team Games after lunch, a game of capture the flag on return to school.
What children will need
- On days where we are doing water sports the children will need, a full change of clothes, swimwear for under their wetsuit, a pair of trainers to get wet (not beach shoes or crocs).
- On days where no waterports are scheduled we still recommend a change of shoes and clothes in a bag, just in case they get a bit wet or muddy.
- A packed lunch and drink (no nuts please).
- Suncream and sun hat.
- Warm and waterproof clothing.
- Any medication they need must be mentioned on consent form and handed to staff on arrival.
- Mobile phones are permitted as long as they are kept in their bag.
Code of Conduct
We have a strict code of conduct during the camps, children are expected to,
- Be kind and considerate to others
- Be respectful of staff and follow instructions
Staff
All of the staff working on camp are checked and qualified outdoor instructors, they form the backbone of our instruction team for our school residential provision.
HoodiesWe all know how much kids love their leaver hoodies and so this year we are offering parents the chance to order a unique camp hoody! These are priced purely at the cost it is to have them made.
You can order these on the booking forms below. The order will be placed on the 7th July to ensure delivery is made in time, bookings made after this time will not be able to include a hoody. |
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Documents
Consent from must be printed off and brought with you on the day. Please also read the Terms and Conditions before booking.
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