Kirklees Summer Camp began in the 1970’s and since then tens of thousands of children have spent their summer with us.​ We are a very special organisation offering affordable holidays for disadvantaged children from across Kirklees who may not normally have the opportunity. We help to create lasting memories and build confidence for not only the children, but also our volunteers. We pride ourselves on being ‘low-tech’, providing children with screen-free experiences in the great outdoors, whatever the weather!

 

We keep costs low and subsidise all places so that we can remain accessible to all families whatever their circumstances, including children:

· Who receive free school meals

· Whose families receive welfare support and/or benefits

· Who have a special need and/or disability

· Who live in foster care or have a social worker

· Who are seeking asylum in the UK

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What started as a way to bring together young people from different communities has grown into six 4-day-long camps each summer, welcoming over 450 children per year from a range of different backgrounds. ​Run entirely by volunteers, the Camp became an independent charity in 2018 and is now led by Fran Whitehead, following in the footsteps of her parents, Jane and Duncan Haywood, who dedicated decades of service to Camp and were awarded MBEs in 2005.​