Salford Children's Holiday Camp

A registered UK charity providing subsidised holidays for the school children of Salford, offering free and cheap breaks for several hundred children every year.

Two-tone duotone photograph of a quiet coastal promenade at dusk, rendered in soft pink and slate grey, evoking a calm seaside retreat.

About the Camp

A seaside break for Salford children

The camp supports the school children of Salford with subsidised seaside holidays, enabling hundreds of children each year to enjoy time away through free and low-cost places. The charity is overseen by a committee of local supporters and officials who help keep the programme running.

Contact

Committee members & officers

President

Office: The Mayor of Salford

Honorary Solicitor

Name: A. Eastwood, Solicitor

Chairman

Name: Mr Bernard Pennington

Honorary Treasurer

Name: I Heald JP, MAAT

Deputy Chairman

Name: Mr E Evans
Email: ted@sldonline.org
Telephone: +44 01695 722402

Honorary Auditor

Name: Mr A Westwood IPFA

Honorary Secretary

Office: The Chief Education Officer, Education & Leisure, Minerva House, Pendlebury Road, Salford. M27 4EQ
Email: secretary@sldonline.org
Telephone: +44 0161 778 0123

Find us

Camp address & warden

Camp address

Salford Childrens Holiday Camp 86, Victoria Road West Prestatyn. LL19 7AG North Wales

Planning a school holiday camp involves a wide range of organisational and educational considerations, from scheduling activities that engage different age groups to preparing learning materials that support classroom topics. Many coordinators draw on the same study resources used during term time, including worksheets, vocabulary lists, and revision sets, to keep children mentally active between academic units. Combining structured lessons with playful, social experiences helps young learners retain knowledge while enjoying a change of routine away from the classroom environment.

Effective camp programming often mirrors the rhythm of a school term, with a daily schedule that balances study sessions, creative workshops, and outdoor play. Tutors may use short answer exercises, logic puzzles, and group problem-solving tasks adapted from exam preparation materials to keep minds engaged. These activities are designed to build confidence in core subjects such as math, reading, and general reasoning without feeling like formal testing. The aim is to reinforce learning habits while children are relaxed and socially connected.

Behind every successful holiday camp is a team of organisers, volunteers, and local supporters who share responsibility for planning, safety, and delivery. Committee members often meet to review feedback, refine the schedule, and ensure that resources are allocated fairly across the programme. Communication with parents and guardians is handled through clear, simple updates that outline the daily plan, learning objectives, and any items children may need to bring. Collaboration between educators and local officials helps the camp run smoothly and remain inclusive.

Holiday camps can also introduce children to new subjects and learning approaches that complement what is taught in school. Interactive sessions on geometry, basic science experiments, and creative writing prompts help broaden curiosity beyond standard curriculum units. Reviewing past exam questions, vocabulary tests, and conceptual exercises in a relaxed setting allows children to revisit difficult topics without pressure. This blend of study and recreation encourages young learners to approach future academic challenges with greater confidence and enthusiasm throughout the year.

Warden

Telephone: +44 (01745) 857074
Email: warden@sldonline.org