MERTON ABBEY OCTOBER

NEAT CAMPS Daily Schedule

What to Bring:

• Water bottle

• Lunch (no nuts)

• Waterproof jacket (weather dependent)

• Sun cream & hat (weather dependent)

• Suitable footwear

• Medical items (inhalers, epipens) – handed to coach at start

9:00 am – Sign In & Settling In

• Meet the staff and settle in

• Free play with archery, swing ball, and more

• Music and group chat with staff

9:15 am – Welcome Remaining Children

• Late arrivals join and are greeted by staff

• Individual attention for children on their own

9:30 am – Introduction to NEAT CAMPS

• Big group talk & coach introductions

• Explanation of camp rules (e.g., no bullying, equipment handling)

9:45 am – Wake & Shake

• Fun group icebreakers (Cowboys & Indians, Freeze Tag, etc.)

10:30 am – Activity 1

• Activities set up based on group size

• Rotating groups (by year and friendships)

11:15 am – Break Time

• Drink, snack, and toilet break

11:45 am – Activity 2

12:15 pm – Lunchtime

• Eat in friendship groups (indoors/outside)

• Staff support for younger children

1:00 pm – Free Play

• Interaction with staff and other age groups

1:30 pm – Activity 3

2:00 pm – Activity 4

2:30 pm – Pack Up Time

• Collect belongings, tidy up, and debrief

• Staff feedback on the day's activities

3:00 pm – Parent Collection

• Children ready to leave, signed out by parents