Friday 2nd May to Monday 5th May 2025
What is it?
'BodyBuilders' houseparties are packed with interest and provide excellent value for money. Campers are given the opportunity to explore new places, meet new friends, and take part in exciting activities!
Organised Houseparty activities include sports and games sessions, plus trips into the New Forest, a jaunt to the beach and a splash in a nearby swimming pool.
During 'free time' campers can just 'chill out' or use the onsite facilities e.g. table-tennis, badminton, table-football and a variety of board games.
Note: The Houseparty is Christian based. That means that each day all campers take part in various forms of Bible study and prayer. The main learning time takes place in an action packed, fast paced programme called 'T.G.S.' (The God Slot).
This event includes singing, quizzes, Bible readings, ice-breakers, prayers, fun spots, video clips and a short talk.
'BodyBuilders' Houseparty is an inter-church event run by 'Counties' Hampshire (Read on for more information).
Where is it?
'BodyBuilders' houseparties are held at Charminster Chapel, Bournemouth, Dorset BH8 9SJ.
When does it happen?
The weekend will run from Friday 2nd May to Monday 5th May 2025.
Campers should arrive between 7.00-8.00pm on Friday evening and the pick-up time is 3.00pm on Monday at Avon Heath Country Park (Lorry Car Park) (read on for directions).
Who can go?
'BodyBuilders' houseparties are for anyone aged 8 to 15 years.
What about accommodation?
'BodyBuilders' houseparties are held in a large Church building. The campers will be sleeping in the various rooms (e.g. girls downstairs in the Chapel, boys upstairs in additional rooms).
Note: The building is safe and secure, although Camp officers may not sleep in the same room as the campers but they are in adjacent rooms near by. These officers are always available to provide help and support for their campers.
What about food?
'BodyBuilders' houseparties use their own cooks to provide all food. Meals are cooked in the kitchen and served by our staff to the campers in the dining area.
Note: Although campers will not have to cook any meals they are expected help with various chores e.g. washing up, wiping down tables, picking up litter etc (the kitchen area is out of bounds to campers unless they are on washing up).
What do they need to bring?
- Sleeping gear; pajamas, pillow, sleeping bag, blanket and something to sleep on e.g. air/camp type bed or roll mat.
- Change of clothes & footwear (at least one)
- Sun cream and wet weather gear (e.g. waterproof coat - just in case!)
- A good torch.
- Swimming gear & towel.
- Towel & toiletries.
- A small amount of spending money (A daily tuck shop is on site, ice cream on the trips out etc).
- Bible, notebook and pen.
How much does it cost?
The cost to attend 'BodyBuilders' houseparty is £70 per camper. This will cover everything including all meals and transport and entry fees for any offsite activities.
Note: Transport to Charminster Chapel, Bournemouth is NOT included! Each person is required to make their own way to and from the venue. Lifts from other people attending may well be available, contact Gordon or Penny for further information. The pick up point on Monday is NOT the Chapel but Ringwood car park (read on for directions).
How to Book?
To book a place on the 'BodyBuilders' houseparty, each camper will need to fill in the booking form. Please click on the link at the bottom of the page to book a place.
What are the rules?
'BodyBuilders' houseparties expect the same sort of standards of behaviour that children are required to show at school.
Throughout the weekend campers will be given information that will be for their and other campers' safety and enjoyment.
Although we are not anticipating any major problems, in the event of misbehaviour our policy would be:
- To verbally correct a child.
- To place a child on extra chores.
- To phone a parent/guardian and inform them concerning their child's behaviour.
- To ask the parent/guardian to remove their child from camp.
A more detailed description of houseparty rules and regulations are available on request.
Note: When travelling off-site minibuses will be used, these are equipped with seat belts and we require that they be used on all occasions. All minibuses will have adequate adult supervision.
Who's who?
The Main Leaders
Gordon & Penny Curley work with 'Counties' in Hampshire.
They are responsible for the overall running of 'Bodybuilders'. They have been involved in Christian Camps for over twenty years and have a wide experience of running Camps, weekend Housparties and other young people's events.
If you have any further questions or if you require further information concerning Camp, then please contact Gordon & Penny who will try to help you.
Additional Volunteers
'Bodybuilders’ is run with the help of volunteers. All volunteers are DBS checked and abide by a Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy (copies available on request).
Directions:
M27 westbound & straight onto the A31 (follow the signs for Bournemouth).
Just past Ringwood continue to follow the signs for Bournemouth (A338).
As you go past the Welcome to Bournemouth sign take the slip road for the Cooper Dean Roundabout (signposted Hospital & Windbourne A3060).
Take the exit signposted Wimborne A3060. The road is called Castle Lane West.
Keep on this road (you will go through Woodman's roundabout & Yeoman's junction).
At the Broadway Roundabout turn left into Charminster Road.
Charminster Chapel (514 Charminster Road) is on the left hand side of the shops, about 300 yards from the round-about.
Monday's pick up point:
- Avon Heath Country Park (Lorry Car Park)
- Take the A31 from Ringwood (2 miles)
- Take the first exit off the Woolsbridge roundabout into Brocks Pine
- You will see the large green Country Park sign at the entrance
- We will be meeting in the Lorry Drivers Car Park at 3.00pm
- https://www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/avonheath
How to apply:
Campers Application Form
Volunteers Application Form
DVD/Photos of 2024's Camp:
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