What is the accommodation & food like?
Accommodation is in boarding houses in rooms sleeping up to five, and there are some single en-suite rooms. A leader looks after each group. There are three cooked meals a day – plenty of healthy options and a variety of menus to cater for all tastes. We are happy to provide for medical dietary needs and vegetarian diets if notified in advance. There are qualified first-aiders on site.
What Bible teaching will there be?
There are daily evening meetings with Bible teaching, and morning worship discussion sessions in small groups. These will all be age-appropriate and engaging for young people.
What activities will there be?
There is a variety of activities through the week, which typically include, but are not restricted to: music, athletics, barn dance, basketball, craft, cricket, crusaderball, dance, drama, football, frisbee, hockey, netball, night walk, podex, rounders, swimming, table tennis, tennis, wide games.
What if my child is unwell whilst at houseparty?
We have several appropriately trained first aiders at houseparty who deal with all medical needs. They will be responsible for recording all accidents, injuries and dispensing of medicines made during camp. The location and telephone numbers of the nearest doctor will be made available at all times. First Aid kits will be kept fully stocked for each camp.
Will my child be safe at houseparty?
Our leaders are trained and DBS checked, and we have a designated safeguarding coordinator. We have first-aiders on site, a safety coordinator overseeing risk assessments, and qualified lifeguards for swimming. We have a very high ratio of leaders to children.
What is included in the cost of the Houseparty?
The price includes full board and accommodation and a wide range of activities. A modest amount of pocket money to spend at the tuck shop or the bookstall is all that is required. Pocket money is not included in the cost of the holiday. All meals on the holiday are included in the cost, from lunch on the day of arrival to lunch on the day of departure.
How do I book?
Please complete all sections of the Application Form and send it to Frances Tomlinson-Mynors, bethanyhouseparty@outlook.com The completed application must be accompanied by a non-returnable deposit of £100 – payment details are on the form. Applications will be dealt with on a date-received priority basis, and you will receive an email of confirmation regarding your booking once it has been processed. The balance of the holiday fees is due eight weeks before the start of the holiday. You will not receive a reminder of the balance due. If payment is not received by this date, we reserve the right to advise you of cancellation of your booking and the loss of your deposit. If you book within eight weeks of the start of a holiday, full fees are due with the application. Holiday places are limited so please book early.
Are there bursaries available?
There are bursaries available for those on low incomes to ensure that cost isn’t a barrier for any young person coming to houseparty. The bursary fund is limited, so you will need to complete a bursary request form. Bursaries are available for up to 1/2 of the houseparty price – please email for details.
And, for those who would like to, and who can, to donate to the bursary fund please visit our giving page.
What if I have questions?
Please do get in touch with our houseparty booking coordinator Frances – you can email bethanyhouseparty@outlook.com