SAFETY

Safety underpins everything we do. We're regulated by OFSTED but do much more than just meet their statutory requirements. We've created our own safety system and have implemented all of the following:

• We have someone at the front gate throughout Mini Minors. This person monitors who is coming in and out our site.
• We safety-check every room twice daily during every camp
• We risk-assess every activity that takes place in every group
• No child is allowed to leave camp without being signed out by someone you have nominated on the application form (or told us about after your initial booking)
• To help protect children with life-threatening allergies, we have a no sharing food policy
• All our staff are under go suitability checks. We use the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB), POCA and list 99 databases to carry these out.

We'd understand completely if you'd like to call and chat about specific safety issues at camp.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between Cross Keys and Mini Minors?
Mini Minors is our general activity camp, whereas Cross Keys specialises in certain activities. At Mini Minors the kids are split by age: 3-4, 5-7 and 8-13. Each age group do a large variety of activities.

Why send my child to a ‘general activity camp’?
Some children like to do a mixture of different activities and do not want to concentrate on one for a whole week. This way, your child can taste many different aspects of a camp in the safety and comfort of one site.

What are the times at Mini Minors?
9:00am 3:00pm and if you need the kids to stay longer they can stay till 16:00 in our ‘lates session’ for a small additional charge. You can send your child for a half day which ends at 12noon.

Can I book camp by the day?
No. If you want to come to camp you’re going to have to book a full week of fun.

How many kids are there in a group?
It depends slightly from week to week but usually around 24 children with three members of staff. We never have less than one adult to eight kids at camp.

What do kids eat at camp?
Kids who come to Cross Keys bring a morning snack and a packed lunch with them. We also recommend they bring a water bottle. We have a no sharing food policy which helps protect children with allergies. We do not check lunches but respectfuly ask you not to put nut products in packed lunches.

What is the difference between the fun swims and swim lessons?
During summer, every child in the 5-7's and 8-13's will spend 2 activity sessions doing a fun swim. This is a chance to get wet and have some fun taking part in organised games.

The swim lessons are for any age group (inc 3-4's) and these take place every day. In the lessons we try and improve your childs confidence and ability with their swim strokes.

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