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 GetWise holiday clubs have been running since 2008 with great success! We run lots of activities all at the same time and you get to choose what you do and when you do it. We don’t force people to take part if they don’t want to and there is plenty of space to chill out and watch if that’s what you want.
So, if you fancy chariot racing, fire lighting, water fun or anything a little “out of the ordinary” then GetWise holiday clubs are for YOU!
What the participants said.....
What did you enjoy the most?
- “Kayaking, going over the river” “Pirates of the Caribbean” “Kayak”
- “Fire making” “Sawdust trail” “Everything was good”
- “Making adult crew friends and Pirates” “Cooking” “The scavenger hunt”
- “A lot, kayaking, bushcraft”
Did you make any new friends?
- Yes, lots” “Yes” “K & L” “Yes” “Yes L, K, R. Lots!”
- “One or two” “Yup” “Yeah, lots” “Lots of new friends. Yes” “Yeh”
Would you like to come to GetWise again?
- “Yes – def” “Yes defo” “Yes please” “Yeh if you let me” “YES!!!” “Yes! Yes! Yes!”
Feedback responses from Parents - a sample...
Did they tell you about what they did? Was there anything they did that you were surprised that they tried – something they had previously been nervous about?
- Yes, ... told me all about
 it with much enthusiasm. ... has not worried about trying anything new
- Yes, she told me. Canoeing.
- Yes – lots. They have always been keen to try new things.
- Told us what they had done, usually very shy / introvert, tried everything, very surprised
- ... told me about everything she enjoyed – everything including stream walking, water fight
Do you feel GetWise has been helpful to your child?
- Yes, fantastic. ... was very disappointed that it wasn’t happening next week. He has felt very confident and happy. Thank you.
- Very – they’ve had a great time
- Yes, it has raised her confidence and motivated her to be more active and try new activities
- ... enjoyed every moment. The staff were relaxed, friendly, reassuring. Thank you very much
In what ways is GetWise different from other summer holiday day care you may have used?
- Varied activities, not only does GetWise offer fun & learning experiences it offers support to the child in building self esteem & confidence
- It is different in every way. Lots of opportunity to try activities that he never done before. Outdoor adventure, choice of what to do made the holiday club more adaptable to what the child wanted to do. Its great.
- She actually enjoyed it and wanted to go.
- Haven’t used any other. Didn’t really see this as childcare – just a fun activity
Would you recommend GetWise to other parents with children?
- Absolutely, have spoken to everyone I know
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