Thank You

Although we do our best to contact personally every individual, organisation, commercial concern and charitable trust which supports Camp&Trek, we still never want to miss an opportunity of once again saying a big… THANK YOU!!!

We are all to aware that if it was not for the faith and trust so many people are prepared to put in us that we would never have been able to achieve what we have done so far - nor what we hope yet to do.

Being a relatively small charity - and situated virtually on the very most northern tip of the British Isles - we appreciate every penny that is sent to us and strive not to waste a single one of them.

Once again our thanks go out to all our supporters who help us finance our annual programme. We hope you will be with us to enjoy and share in our future plans and bring even more benefits to many more deserving young people.

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2009 programme to go ahead as planned

Despite a serious fire at one of our intended venues for this summer - the atmospheric Raasay House - Camp&Trek are committed to another full programme for 2009.

The fire, in January, left the historic building - which was just weeks away from seeing a multi-million pound re-furbishment completed - a burnt out shell and shocked all those who have been connected with the premises.

Now though, we are happy to announce that the courses on Raasay will go ahead. Although Raasay House itself cannot be used, a newly built equipment store and staff quarters in the grounds were unaffected by the blaze and can be utilised. Accommodation is to be provided just down the road either at Raasay Hotel or the island's nearby hostel.

Chair of Camp&Trek's Trustees, Nick Lawton, said: "Everyone was deeply shocked by the fire and with our long standing connection to the Raasay Outdoor Centre and its staff we were very keen to work with them to put together an alternative programme.

"Now we are happy to announce that, as planned originally, we will be holding three courses on Raasay."

Meanwhile, Camp&Trek will once again be utilising the expertise of Whitewave Activity Centre in the northern part of Skye, with accommodation provided at the highly scenic venue of Flodigarry, just a few miles away on the breath taking Trotternish peninsula. Two courses will be held there over the summer.

And then, following on from 2008, we will be trying out another new centre for our activities.

Last year we moved some of our courses to Ardroy Outdoor Education Centre, situated on the shores of Loch Goil in Argyll, within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. This proved highly successful and we will be looking to repeat this “fresh approach” to our programme by teaming up with Norwest Kayaks and Kushi Adventures to base at least one course at the impressively sited Kintail Outdoor centre on the mainland.

Nick added: “In 2008 we put on what was one of our most ambitious programmes to date and judging by the feedback we received groups and individuals were not disappointed.

“For the coming year the bulk of our courses will take place either on Skye, the neighbouring island of Raasay or close by. Experience has shown us just how much young people benefit from and enjoy being in the region.

“For those who have enjoyed the Whitewave/Flodigarry combination they will know that it is set amongst some of the most impressive scenery that the Highlands has to offer and the courses are guaranteed to have variety and a real local flavour.

“Kintail, being on the mainland, has slightly easier access particular for groups travelling some distance and again, set in such dramatic surroundings, we feel sure it will not disappoint."

In 2008 Camp&Trek staged a total of six courses and altogether 144 places were provided. Groups were attracted from the length and breadth of Scotland as well as from Oxfordshire, Powys, Cheshire and Cumbria. Courses are highly subsidised and we are always open to discuss costs and the needs of different groups. In recent years we have worked primarily with Young Carers however, Camp&Trek has a wide remit and would always be willing to discuss the possibility of working with groups from different backgrounds.

Now, for 2009, the aim is to run courses during the months of July and August. The residentials involve a stay of five nights and normally we would take groups of around eight in number. However, this again can be tailored to suit the needs of individual groups.

So to find out more why not click across to the “Our Programme” page for the latest information or contact us direct for further details.

did you know?

Camp&Trek’s patrons are:
Archbishop Desmond Tutu
The Marquess of Bath
Phil Collins LVO
Peter Jay
Mark Knopfler
Tim Waterstone