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Group Leader Guide to a happy and fruitful camp!
Welcome to Summer Madness
WELL DONE for having the courage, willingness and enthusiasm to bring your group to Summer
Madness at Glenarm. Every year we see 1000s of young people leave Summer Madness
changed and inspired by a fresh encounter with Jesus – and the only reason they are here is
because you as youth leaders, family members and friends have invested in them spiritually,
physically and emotionally.
In the middle of the late nights, early mornings, portable showers and toilets, countless burgers
and constant activity if you ever wonder why you're here remember that this weekend lives will be
changed...forever. You are an absolutely vital part of that transformation.
We recognise that as a Group Leader you are responsible for the young people in your care while
they are at Summer Madness. Without your commitment to young people the Festival would
have no significant context or capacity for follow up and development. Contained within this guide
is a variety of essential information which we hope will make your job a lot easier and help you
understand how best to make use of the experience with your young people.
Guide
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Arrival on Site
Sub-camps
Sub-camp Leaders
Facilities on Site
Food at Summer Madness
Cook Tents
Onsite Catering
Security on site
Security Team
Wristbands
Lost Wristbands
Kit Guide
Responsibilities of Group Leader:
To Their Group
To Sub-camp Leaders
Summer Madness
Child Protection at the Festival
A look at the Summer Madness Site
Who’s Who @ Summer Madness
Festival Ground Rules (T & Cf Entry)
Appendices:
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Leaders Checklist
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Fire Safety Risk Assessment
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Camping in Animal Pasture
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Site Map
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