3 rd 7 th AUGUST 2015 THE CHALLENGER BOOT CAMP AT OUR OUTDOOR SITTINGBOURNE, KENT A high-impact 5-day, 4-night residential week of challenging, military-style and outward-bound activities, survival techniques, and personal development skills The price for this year s Boot Camp is 250 (incl VAT) which includes all food, accommodation, loan of uniform, residential equipment, activities, and transfers FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE CONTACT US ON: Tel 0845 548 5070 Email enquiries@challengertroop.org Web www.challengertroop.org
CHALLENGER BOOT CAMP A residential week of challenging outward-bound activities, survival techniques and personal development skills This high-impact 5-day, 4-night residential programme is specifically designed for young people from the ages of 11-18 years who would benefit from an outdoor camp experience with military-style discipline, firm structure and behaviour boundaries. Throughout the programme there will be a focus on respect, responsibility and resilience. Participants will be asked to push themselves to reach goals they never thought possible, with the support and encouragement of our experienced ex-military instructors. The focus of the programme is on challenge and reward, invigoration and inspiration. It will feature high intensity physical challenges combined with competitive adventure activities designed to test mental, emotional and physical strength and stamina. Participants will be expected to work and live together outdoors for the duration of the programme. Over the course of the week participants will take part in bushcraft, learning basic survival skills, fire-lighting, outdoor cooking and shelter building, adventure activities including mountain biking, along with military-style strategy games and drill exercises. The week will culminate in an Awards Ceremony where parents, friends and family are invited to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of the participants. Through the programme participants will develop key life skills including: Communicating with others including learning the importance of listening A greater sense of self-awareness and self-reliance and an improved sense of self-confidence and motivation How to work as part of a team to achieve a set task How to live and work together, including learning consideration and respect for others and a deeper understanding of how different behaviours and attitudes can affect those around us An awareness of safety and risk Appreciation of the natural world around them
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION All your questions answered For many parents/guardians, this may be the first time your child has experienced a residential outward bound course. Below is all the essential information you need to prepare your child for the week. How much will the course cost? The cost, per candidate, is a subsidised rate of 250 incl. VAT which includes transport to and from the Pick-Up point to the training centre, food, accommodation, loan of uniform and boots, insurance, residential equipment and all specialist activity and safety equipment. When is the course this summer? The course runs from the morning of Monday 3 rd August 2015 to the afternoon of Friday 7 th August 2015. Where is the course being held? At the Challenger Troop s Outdoor Centre, in Sittingbourne, Kent. How will my child travel there? We are offering a pick-up service from the designated Pick-Up Point on the morning of 3rd August, and will return candidates to the same Pick-up Point on the afternoon of Friday 7 th August. Alternative arrangements must be agreed directly with Challenger Troop prior to the start of the course. What are the accommodation arrangements? All candidates and instructors will be camping for the duration of the week, with the opportunity to develop bush-craft camping skills and field-craft camping skills. All camping gear, including sleeping bags and sleeping bag liners, will be provided. What about food for the week? All food will be provided for the duration of the course, including bush-craft meals, ration packs for field-craft meals, and general planning and cooking from scratch, including learning about food-types and nutrition. A vegetarian option is available on request, and we are able to cater for special dietary requirements if known in advance. What does my child need to wear? At the Pick-Up Point on Monday morning all candidates will be issued with a full uniform (t-shirt, combat trousers, fleece and rain mac) and boots, which are given on loan for the duration of the course. Whilst no other outdoor clothes will be required, please ensure that your child has packed some spare dry casual clothes (including a warm layer) for evenings, appropriate sleep-wear and underwear (including spare socks), along with a wash bag and towel. Parents are advised to bring a change of clothes for their children on Friday 7 th August so they can change into something clean after handing back their uniforms.
What facilities are in place for personal hygiene? Our Outdoor Centre has on-site toilets. A solar-shower is provided for Day Three (Wednesday), and there will be the opportunity to shower once back at the Pick-up point on the morning of Day Five (Friday). Can my child bring a mobile phone/device? Mobile phone/devise use during activity time is not permitted. Our instructors will place all devices into a Safety Deposit Box for safe-keeping during these hours. If phones or devices are misused during the course they will be confiscated. Our Outdoor Centre has limited signal strength however students will be permitted to make or receive calls in the evenings. Phones and devices are brought at the user s own risk. Does my child need to pack anything else? A small back-pack is all that is required for the course to include the above. Snacks are allowed, as are non-valuable personal items, brought as the owner s own risk. Challenger Troop are not liable for the loss or theft of any personal item brought. Is there anything that my child is not allowed to pack? Non-prescription medication (CT staff must be informed of all prescription medication in advance), hand-held electrical devices including cameras or video-recorders or gaming devices; pen knives, lighters or matches; jewellery (with the exception of a small religious item that can be worn under uniform) What if I need to contact my child during the course? Should you need to make contact with your child in the event of an emergency, please call our Head Office on 01892 543150 or 07971 139605 (outside working hours) and we will endeavour to contact the Lead Instructor as soon as possible.
OUTLINE TRAINING PROGRAMME CHALLENGER BOOT CAMP SUMMER 2015 WEEK LOCATION TRAINING MODULE ACTIVITY MODULE REMARKS PICK-UP POINT ARMY RESERVE CENTRE WELCOME BRIEF SAFETY BRIEF UNIFORM ISSUE MOVE TO THE QUARRY AFTER A BUFFET LUNCH DAY 1 TUNBRIDGE ICE BREAKERS INDUCTION WELLS SET UP CAMP AND 10 MAN RATIONS TN4 9UU GROUP COOKING TEAM BUILDING FOR MAIN MEAL COMMAND TASKS DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 OUTDOOR SITTINGBOURNE OUTDOOR SITTINGBOURNE OUTDOOR SITTINGBOURNE ARMY TRAINING MEREWORTH ARMY TRAINING MEREWORTH PICK-UP POINT ARMY RESERVE CENTRE TN4 9UU BUSHCRAFT PERSONAL ADMINISTRATION AND ADVENTURE TRAINING FIELDCRAFT AWARDS CEREMONY GROUP COOKING MODULE BRIEF FIRE LIGHTING SHELTER BUILDING WILD FOODS KNIFE SKILLS EX SURVIVAL NIGHT WASH AND SHOWER LAUNDRY ARCHERY AIR RIFLES MOUNTAIN BIKING INTRO TO DRILL GROUP COOKING SAFETY BRIEF KIT ISSUE CAM & CONCEALMENT PATROLING HAND SIGNALS COOKING IN THE FIELD EX FIRST STALK LASER BATTLES BASIC DRILL WASH AND SHOWER HAND IN KIT AWARDS CEREMONY 10 MAN RATIONS FOR BREAKFAST BAKERY LUNCH RABBIT STEW MAIN MEAL FRESH RATIONS FOR BREAKFAST 10 MAN RATIONS LUNCH AND MAIN MEAL FRESH RATION FOR BREAKFAST 24HR RATIONS PACK BUFFET LUNCH This programme is subject to change dependant on weather conditions etc. we will endeavour to inform you of any changes as soon as possible.
CHALLENGER BOOT CAMP BOOKING FORM Places on this course are strictly limited to 20 participants, and are offered on a first come, first-served basis on receipt of this Booking Form and a 50 deposit (nonrefundable) which should be made payable to Challenger Troop CIC or see the BACS electronic payment option below. Participant s details School: Name: Date of Birth: (Please print) Address: Home Tel No: Mobile No: Height: Weight: Chest: Waist: Shoe size: Next of kin: Relationship: Address: Tel Numbers: (daytime) (evening) (mobile) Please note that as the parent or guardian you will also be the emergency point-of-contact throughout the programme and you will need to make provisions to collect your child should they need to come home at any time, so please do keep your phone with you at all times. BACS PAYMENT OPTION: Amount: Account Name: 250 (or 50 deposit) Challenger Troop CIC Sort Code: 40-36-35 Account Number: 11267043 Ref: KBC then [Child s surname] Please can you phone or email when payment has been made so that we can confirm the place has been booked and issue your joining instructions.
Medical Details Does your son/daughter/ward suffer from any allergies? If so please record them below. Is your son/daughter/ward taking any regular medication? If so please list below. Is your son/daughter/ward allergic to any medication? If so please list below. Does your son/daughter/ward have any dietary restrictions or special food needs? If so please list below. To the best of your knowledge, has your son/daughter/ward been in contact with any contagious or infectious diseases or suffered from anything in the last 3 months? Please give details Are there any other condition/needs you think we should be aware of?
Does your son/daughter/ward suffer from any of the following? Asthma Delete as appropriate Other Chest and Heart Conditions (Other than mild chest infections, a chest or heart condition may be significant; this includes any history of bronchitis or wheezing) Epilepsy Any loss of consciousness or blackout (This includes any history of fainting episodes) Ear or sinus problems Severe headaches Any other major illness or injury Any conditions requiring regular prescribed medication Any condition requiring regular care or visits to a doctor or hospital specialist Any other disability Has your son/daughter/ward received a tetanus injection in the last 5 years? Details of participant s GP: Name: Telephone Number: Address: Please confirm below that the adult in charge after due consultation with a First Aider or other member of the medical team, has your authority to refer the candidate to hospital for treatment in accordance with the injury. PARENT / GUARDIAN Signature: (Person with parental responsibility for participant s under 18 years of age) Date: PARENT/GUARDIAN Name : (Please print)
PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT & DECLARATION Participant s name:.. I give my full consent to the participation of the above in the Challenger Boot Camp 2015. I agree to the full cost of the course at 250 (incl. VAT) and enclose a cheque made payable to Challenger Troop CIC for 50 as a deposit and understand that this is non-refundable. The balance must be paid by 3 rd July 2015. I give my consent to Challenger Troop taking video/photographs during the course for the purposes of programme and marketing unless the following box is ticked. I acknowledge the need for my son/daughter/ward s obedience and responsible behaviour. I understand that if my son/daughter/ward breaks the rules agreed with them, then they may be removed from the course. I understand that I will be liable for the replacement of my son/daughter/wards uniform to a limited cost of 45.00 and any loss of equipment on personal issue to a limit of 100.00. I understand that a full copy of the insurance provided illustrating the extent and limitations is available on request. I understand that it is my responsibility to keep Challenger Troop informed as to any changes in my child/ward s medical, social and welfare needs where it is likely to affect theirs and the safety and wellbeing of other students and staff. Any such notification should be forwarded to Challenger Troop as soon as it is possible to do so. Supervised under qualified staff the following activities may include: Kayaking - Rafting Swimming Outdoor Field Exercise (including travelling in vehicles and walking) - Mountain Biking Trekking Carrying Load Physical Training Command Tasks Obstacle Course - Competitive Contact Sports Laser Tag Residential Overnight Field Camping Lighting Fires - Archery Air Rifle Shooting Bushcraft Campcraft First Aid PARENT / GUARDIAN Signature: (Person with parental responsibility for participant s under 18 years of age) PARENT / GUARDIAN Name: (Please print) Date: Please return these forms, along with the 50 non-refundable deposit to: Karen Masterson, Challenger Troop CIC, Challenger House, ARC, St John s Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9UU. Should you have any queries regarding your booking please call 0845 5485070 / 01892 543150 or email karen.masterson@challengertroop.org