Our Commitment
Each year we provide hundreds of Supporting Families places on our camps. We receive applications from the families themselves, support workers, schools, pastoral care, charities and many other support services.
The cost of a camp place is subsidised between 25% and 75%, based on individual circumstances. We offer one week at a subsidised rate per season (half-terms, Easter and Summer holidays).
The subsidy level is awarded by our Supporting Families panel, which is led by our membership team and made up of employees from all different backgrounds and roles at our head office.
Apply for a Supporting Families place
You can apply for a Supporting Families place on camp either for yourself or on behalf of a family if you’re a teacher, hospice worker or social worker. If you know of a family who would benefit please share our details. We require a completed application form and supporting evidence of the families circumstances to enable us to accurately assess the application.
All applications must be received 3 weeks prior to the season you’re applying for (multiple seasons can be applied for on one application), this is to allow us time to assess the application and notify families if they’re application is successful. Please see our 2022 deadlines below.
| Season | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| February | 24th January |
| Easter | 14th March |
| Spring Bank | 9th May |
| Summer (Scotland) | 6th June |
| Summer (England & Wales) | 4th July |
| October | 19th September |
Our Commitment
Each year we provide hundreds of Supporting Families places on our camps. We receive applications from the families themselves, support workers, schools, pastoral care, charities and many other support services.
The cost of a camp place is subsidised between 25% and 75%, based on individual circumstances. We offer one week at a subsidised rate per season (half-terms, Easter and Summer holidays).
The subsidy level is awarded by our Supporting Families panel, which is led by our membership team and made up of employees from all different backgrounds and roles at our head office.
Apply for a Supporting Families place
You can apply for a Supporting Families place on camp either for yourself or on behalf of a family if you’re a teacher, hospice worker or social worker. If you know of a family who would benefit please share our details. We require a completed application form and written evidence of the families’ circumstances, or a letter of support from a professional to enable us to accurately assess the application.
All applications must be received 3 weeks prior to the season you’re applying for (multiple seasons can be applied for on one application), this is to allow us time to assess the application and notify families if they’re application is successful. Please see our 2022 deadlines below.
February – 24th January
Easter – 14th March
Spring Bank – 9th May
Summer (Scotland) – 6th June
Summer (England & Wales) – 4th July
October – 19th September
How your money makes a difference
Since 1991, we’ve provided assisted places to more than 10,000 children and families in a range of difficult circumstances.
We establish partnerships with local schools, hospices, palliative care units, social workers and community support workers to ensure that our Supporting Families places are awarded to families and children who are in real need.
Georgia’s Story
Georgia is one of a family of 5 children who live alone with their mother who has been diagnosed terminally ill with cancer. In 2009 Georgia and her siblings were given the opportunity to attend Kings Camps through the Supporting Families programme and the experience transformed their summer holidays.
Georgia and her siblings had lots of fun on the activity camps and the experience enhanced their self esteem, gave them the confidence boost they needed and respite from their worries and stressful life. Her Mum was also able to relax knowing that her children were well cared for during the summer holidays.
Sadly Georgia’s mum died and the family are now being cared for by their elder sister, Amy aged 22. Through the Supporting Families programme, Georgia and her family are hoping to return to Kings Camps and catch up with the friends they made last year, and give their elder sister the respite she deserves.