Richmondshire’s summer holiday camp
celebrated its second birthday with record numbers of children in
attendance – and passing its first ‘Ofsted’ inspection with flying
colours.
The ‘Burst Camp’ scheme - part of the Burst
activity scheme run by Richmondshire Leisure Trust – underwent a
random spot inspection in line with the policy of improving
standards of provision for children. All aspects of the camp
received positive feedback on the quality of care provided.
2011 saw the camp enter its third year in
Richmond – a year that has also seen it expand into Catterick,
Askrigg and Colburn. More than 350 children have packed into
the activities – ranging from archery and fencing days to golf,
gymnastics and dance.
“The Burst Holiday activity programme
has grown significantly over the last couple of years, providing an
affordable, high quality service to the communities within
Richmondshire,” said
Matt Prosser, Leisure Trust Sports Development
Co-ordinator.
“The service works closely with key community
partners - including the Army Welfare Service, North Yorkshire
Council Children Centres and Richmondshire District Council.
They offer a support structure that can only lead to success.
It is through partnership work that this scheme has got to
where it is today and its future looks even brighter.”
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