Times: Camp will commence at 10am Saturday 8 June and conclude at 12.oo Sunday 9 June.
Children attending the camp between the ages of 8-11 will be required to be collected after dinner on Saturday evening.
Activities: There will be a range of games and activities for all to enjoy from Bocce and giant Jenga, to rope climbing and other adventure activities.
The program is currently being finalised.
Meals: All meals are included
Saturday – Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Dinner.
Sunday – Breakfast, Morning Tea
ALCOHOL – there will ne no alcohol at camp
Cost: There is no cost for the camp. The camp is being sponsored by the Siblings Project at Telethon Kids Institute.
Adult Siblings – will be asked to Mentor a young sibling
Staffing: Paid staff – 3 staff will be working including Cassandra Hughes, Nikki Schwagermann and Danica Bowes
Volunteers – We are recruiting 20 volunteers for the camp.
What to Bring: Clothes suitable to activity based fun
Hats, waterbottle, sunscreen, all personal items.
Medication: For children requiring assistance with medication this will need to be discussed with the camp staff before confirmation of registration.
Photography: A consent form will be sent to you on registration as we will be capturing as many images of the activities as possible for possible use in our media and for the use of the Telethon Kids Institute research team.
Linen: Please bring your own linen. Beds are provided with Pillows, but must have your own pillow case, sheets and blanket or sleeping bag.
Weather: Being in early June the weather is very variable and could be a crisp clear winter day or cold and rainy. Please ensure you bring suitable clothing. We will send an email 3 days prior to camp with any updates and an up to date weather forecast will be included.
Registration: Please register your interest on Trybooking. A registration form will be sent to you by email to collect important details for your stay.
RESEARCH: As part of our fun activities, research will be undertaken. You will know that the activity forms part of the research. The research activities will be fun and interactive.
Updates: Further updates to this information sheet will be made weekly where required and forwarded to all guests.
Down Syndrome WA Siblings Camp
Sponsored by Down Syndrome WA and Telethon Kids Institute
Key Contact:
Cassandra Hughes
ceo@downsyndromewa.org
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