The Kingswood CentreThe Kingswood CentreColomendyColomendy

Where is The Kingswood Where is The Kingswood Centre?Centre?

What will I be doing What will I be doing there?there?

It’s all in a dayA typical day at Kingswood runs as follows:

• Breakfast between 7.30am and 9am • First activities start around 9.30am• 10 minute juice break • Lunch time allocation between 12pm and 2pm• A full afternoon of activities• 10 minute juice break • Evening meal time allocation between 5pm and 7pm• Evening entertainment from 8pm, followed by cocoa• Lights out by 10.15pm 

• 6 sessions per day plus one final evening session.• Group sizes of no more than 12 with a fully qualified Kingswood instructor and an adult from the group. • Students encouraged and praised during activities but are NEVER forced to take part if they are not comfortable doing so.  

• All residential dormitories are warm, comfortable and 100% secure. • Girls and boys sleep in separate areas and teachers rooms are located close by to allow for plenty of close supervision. • All bedding is provided on centre - one of the very first tasks for all students is making up their own beds! • Separate showers and toilet facilities are available for girls and boys. Depending on individual centres, some rooms come with en-suite facilities. Kingswood cannot guarantee 100% safety for personal items brought onto centre and they will not be covered by insurance. It is therefore advisable to leave valuables – cameras, mobiles, iPods, MP3 players, computer games, jewellery - at home. A clearly named disposable camera is acceptable.

Home away from home

It’s important for students to maintain high energy levels throughout their stay, so 3 freshly-prepared, healthy cafeteria-style meals are served in our communal dining area every day.

A varied choice is always offered, with both hot and cold meals, a salad bar, at least one vegetarian option and yes, sometimes even chips!  Plenty of juice and water is available at all times.  Most dietary requirements can be catered for as long as we are told in advance - forms will be issued to the group prior to your visit for this purpose and to establish any medical needs.

Food glorious food!

Bedtime routineTo finish off each day, hot chocolate is served before students return to their dorms. Plenty of sleep is required to recharge the batteries, so lights are usually turned out by 10:15pm.

Which staff will be Which staff will be attending?attending?

What do I need?What do I need? Washing kit and towelWashing kit and towel Sleepwear (pyjamas and slippers) Sleepwear (pyjamas and slippers) Changes of underwear Changes of underwear At least 2 sweaters/sweatshirtsAt least 2 sweaters/sweatshirts At least 2 pairs of trousers for activities At least 2 pairs of trousers for activities NOT JEANSNOT JEANS Jogging bottoms or similar to change into in the evening.Jogging bottoms or similar to change into in the evening. Sports T-shirtsSports T-shirts Thick and thin socks (plenty of these!)Thick and thin socks (plenty of these!) 2 pairs of shoes (pair of trainers and walking boots or similar)2 pairs of shoes (pair of trainers and walking boots or similar) Anorak or waterproof jacket Anorak or waterproof jacket (essential item)(essential item) Waterproof over trousers Waterproof over trousers (essential item)(essential item) 1 rucksack for carrying inhalers, water bottles etc to each activity1 rucksack for carrying inhalers, water bottles etc to each activity Several strong plastic bags (for wet or spare clothes)Several strong plastic bags (for wet or spare clothes) Plastic bottle for drinks (named please)Plastic bottle for drinks (named please) Puzzle books/books/magazines/writing equipment for travel and personal usePuzzle books/books/magazines/writing equipment for travel and personal use