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Holiday Club - FAQs

What time can I drop my kid(s) off and pick them up?

Holiday Club runs 9am to 5pm, but we offer early drop off from 8am and late pick up until 6pm at no additional cost. Early drop off and late pick up must be booked through reception at least one day in advance.

What does my child need to bring with them?

Important things first – a packed lunch, healthy snacks and plenty to drink, we recommend a water bottle that can be refilled throughout the day. Our aim is to keep the children active so plenty of food and drink is a must. 

As the weather can be so unpredictable in Scotland we recommend that you include a sunhat, sun cream, waterproof and a warm sweatshirt. If swimming is included please remember their swimsuit, towel and goggles.

What if my child has additional support needs? 

Holiday club runs with a ratio of 1 adult to 8 children. We can support children who have mild to moderate support needs due to learning or physical disabilities to attend if they are comfortable in a group setting, but we are unable to provide 1:1 support. If you wish to discuss your child’s specific needs please contact the centre directly.

What shouldn't my child bring with them?

No mobile phones, iPods, tablets or other valuable items should be brought to Holiday Club. We also recommend no toys of sentimental value - whilst we take every care to make sure nothing gets mislaid - a precious teddy bear is hard to replace!

Do you provide lunch or snacks?

No we don’t provide any lunch or snacks so please make sure you pack enough to keep your child going. We have access to plenty of fresh chilled water so a refillable water bottle will be very handy.

What should my child wear?

What if my child has an accident?

Where active children are involved there will always be minor bumps and bruises, but don’t worry we have fully qualified First Aid staff on hand to deal with any wee accidents that might happen. The staff are qualified and trained to also deal with more significant accidents and we will contact you should such an accident happen to your child.

You will be required to complete a registration form before you leave your child with us, this will contain your contact details and any other information we might need should an emergency arise.

What if my child takes medication?

This shouldn’t be a problem. You’ll be required to bring your child’s medication with them and you’ll need to complete a medical consent form during registration at drop off so we can safely administer your child’s medication during the day.

What experience and qualifications do the staff at Holiday Club have?

All of the staff who will be looking after your child will have been properly recruited, vetted by Disclosure Scotland and undergone a training programme. Additionally some of the staff will hold specific coaching qualifications and some will have or be working towards child care qualifications.

What if my child is picked on by other children?

This is always something we try to be aware of, we expect the children who attend the camps to be courteous and co-operative to staff and each other at all times. However if in the unusual event of seeing any behaviour such as bullying, hitting or aggression from any child we will deal with this behaviour with the child involved immediately and discuss this with their parent.

We take behavioural standards seriously and will deal with it quickly but if you have any concerns about any behaviour your your child speaks to you about that may have gone undetected please speak to the camp supervisor and we will deal with it.

Is there a timetable of activities for Holiday Club?

Each centre will be able to provide a detailed timetable closer to the date. Activities vary by centre, but include games, sports, arts, crafts, drama, challenges and educational activities.