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Derby Kids' Camp is a 100% volunteer-run charity providing FREE holidays for Derby's most deserving young children. http://www.derbykidscamp.co.uk

30/08/2026

That’s another incredible year in the books! ⛺✨
Derby Kids Camp is officially packed up and finished for the summer.
Takedown is complete, and the field is empty, but our hearts are full.
We want to say a massive THANK YOU to every single volunteer who made camp possible this year. From the chefs to the team leaders and everyone in between, you are absolute heroes!
A special shoutout goes to the amazing crew who showed up in the pouring rain to help us pack everything away. In particular Peak 4x4 , your energy and dedication didn't waver for a second despite the weather! 🌧️💪
What a truly fantastic five weeks we’ve had creating unforgettable memories. See you all next year! ❤️

27/08/2026

🚀 Blast off for Day 5 of Week 5! 🌌
What a stellar day we have had at Derby Kids’ Camp! ⛺️
We started our morning with an out-of-this-world trip out for some shopping and a splashing good time at the swimming pool! 🛍️🏊‍♂️
But the real magic happened when we got back to camp. The volunteers surprised everyone by transforming into astronauts, aliens, and space explorers in their amazing space-themed fancy dress! 🪐👽
To top off an incredible day, our campers took to the stage to show off their amazing skills in the DKC Talent Show, followed by a cosmic disco where we danced the night away! 🕺🎤✨
Another day of unforgettable memories made! 🩵

26/08/2026

🌧️ Rain didn’t stop play on Day 4 of Derby Kids' Camp (Week 5)!
We embraced the weather and had yet another unforgettable day of adventure. Our brave campers laced up their boots for a classic Peak District trek, walking all the way to the stepping stones and exploring a cave!
Here is what we got up to:
* Stepping Stones: We successfully conquered the famous river crossing.
* Biscuit Hill: We climbed right to the top through some heavy downpours.
* Film Night: We dried off, got cosy, and wound down with a movie.
Our campers showed incredible resilience today, turning a rainy hike into a massive achievement. Now, it is time for some well-earned rest before our final days of camp!

25/08/2026

Today was our official "On-Camp Day", and it was absolutely packed with adventure! 🏕️ Our amazing campers threw themselves into everything, from tearing up the trails on mountain bikes to conquering the obstacle courses. 🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️When it was time to cool down, the creativity was flowing with crafting and some epic board game battles. 🎨🎲The absolute highlight? Meeting some incredible creature guests! Our brave campers got up close and personal with snakes, spiders, giant snails, and so many other exotic animals. 🐍🕷️🐌We are so proud of everyone for trying new things and making unforgettable memories today!Check out some of the best moments from today below! 👇

25/08/2026

What an incredible honor for week 5 of Derby Kids’ Camp! 🎖️✨
We were absolutely delighted to welcome the High Sheriff of Derbyshire for a special visit today. They took a tour around the camp, met our amazing campers, and saw firsthand all the fun and activities we have going on and how Derby Kids’ Camp makes a real difference to the children who stay with us!
Thank you so much for taking the time to visit us and support what we do! 🙌💙

24/08/2026

Day 2 of Derby Kids Camp has been an absolute blast! 🚜✨
We spent a brilliant day exploring a local farm and getting up close with some amazing animals. From cheering on the ferret races to meeting giant tortoises, fluffy highland cows, and cheeky meerkats, there was so much to see and do! 🐢🐮🦦
The kids had non-stop fun and made some unforgettable memories. Bring on day 3! 🏕️❤️

23/08/2026

Week 5 is officially underway at Derby Kids Camp, and we have hit the ground running! ⛺️

Today, we took a walk down to the local stream for an epic, camp-wide water fight. 💦 Everyone got thoroughly soaked, and the energy was incredible! After drying off, we headed back to camp to refuel with a delicious, comforting roast dinner. 🍗🥔
The children are already settling in beautifully, and it is wonderful to see so many brand-new friendships forming after just one day. Everyone is having a fantastic time, and we cannot wait to see what the rest of the week brings! ☀️❤️

22/08/2026

Our last day as swashbucklers!!! 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

We did another Helm of Hullabaloo: Animal man, board games (provided for by Cosy) and an amazingly pirate-like scavenger hunt! A lot of us overcame fears of spiders, while others let the chameleon crawl all over them. 🕷️🐍🐢🦎

The day was finished with a lovely party tea, talent show and disco to dramatically end the week. What a lovely bunch of children we had this week, and none of it could've been possible without the amazing volunteers. Hope to see you all next year!!

Also a massive thanks to L.E.A.D IT services for the showers, hot water, camp build and everything equipment. This whole summer wouldn't have been possible without you. Lee Jepson

21/08/2026

🏴‍☠️ AHOY, MATEYS! Thursday’s Camp Log is here! ⚓️🌊

Our crew set sail for a morning of shopping and treasure hunting 🛍️💰 before refuelling with a hearty lunch. Then it was straight into the deep blue for an epic swimming adventure! 🏊‍♂️🌊

Once we’d dried off, the pirates headed to the park to let off some steam while we waited for our coaches to arrive. There were games, giggles and plenty of mischief along the way! 🏴‍☠️🌳

After a well-earned dinner, it was time for Pirate Training: Movie Edition! 🎬🏴‍☠️ We watched the SpongeBob Movie to pick up some essential swashbuckling skills, learn the ways of the sea, and find out what it really takes to be a proper pirate!

By the time the credits rolled, our brave little buccaneers were absolutely shipwrecked with tiredness! 😴⚓️ So we tucked everyone into their bunks, where they sailed off into a peaceful night’s sleep. 🌙💤

19/08/2026

Splish splash we were taking a bath...well not quite! 💦 Our floating fruit set sail and went racing down the river! 🍊🍇

Today our crew headed out on a lovely countryside adventure, spotting some wonderful animals along the way before the heavens opened and gave our pirates a good soaking!🌧️

We braved the stepping stones to cross the river without anyone walking the plank, before a few of our weary sailors squeezed in a little snooze!😴

Then it was all hands on deck for our big group photo! ⚓

Another swashbuckling day of adventures for our crew 🦜

Address

177 Hassock Lane South
Heanor
DE757JE

Telephone

+441332498558

Website

https://derbykidscamp.co.uk/

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