Take a Break 2012 - Care for the Family Activity Breaks

The 1-2-1 Challenge 2012
Family-building activity adventures for one parent and one child.
Take a Break 2012
Multi-activity weeks for single parent families.
Other events
Other family-building events from Care for the Family.

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Take a Break 2012

Time to take a break...you deserve it!

“I will never forget this holiday. It has given me hope for the future. We can be happy as a single parent family and I think I can keep going.”

If you’re a single mum or dad, with children aged 5 – 16, and you’re looking for a week’s holiday with a difference, come and Take a Break with us. We can promise you plenty of new, exciting activities, the prospect of making new friends and the opportunity to have fun as a family secure in the knowledge that you’re among people who understand your situation.

Most of the single parent families who have come on Take a Break declare it to be the best family holiday they have ever had.

Take a Break holidays are planned by Care for the Family in partnership with Christian outdoor activity centres. Trained and qualified instructors will lead the activities. No previous experience is needed. Each Take a Break will include a ‘Thought for the day’ which is Christian-based – attendance is optional.

Accommodation
You will stay in a variety of twin, family or shared rooms, as appropriate to the age and sex of your family members.

Father and daughter climbing

Prices
All Take a Break holidays are subsidised by Care for the Family. If you are in receipt of Income Support or Jobseeker’s Allowance there are a limited number of bursary places available.

Adult + 1 child = £295 (£210 for Northern Ireland Take a Break)
Adult + 2 children = £399 (£285 for Northern Ireland Take a Break)
Adult + 3 children (or more) = £490 (£430 for Northern Ireland Take a Break)

Bursary Rate: (if you are on Income Support or Jobseeker’s Allowance)

Adult + 1 child = £150 (£105 for Northern Ireland Take a Break)
Adult + 2 children = £199 (£140 for Northern Ireland Take a Break)
Adult + 3 children (or more) = £245 (£175 for Northern Ireland Take a Break)

Other information
We can only accept postal applications for these holidays. Priority will be given to those families who have not been on a Take a Break before. Places on all the holidays are subject to availability and bursary places are limited.

To book

Download and print a copy of the brochure and booking form, or request a brochure to be sent to you, then send us the completed form along with your deposit payment.

If you're booking for the Family Fun in Northern Ireland week, then please send your form to the Care for the Family Northern Ireland Office. All other weeks are booked through the Care for the Family Head Office. Addresses and more details can be found on the brochure.

“It's a wonderful place, making you feel part of a big family.”

Booking Terms and Conditions
A non-refundable deposit of £150 (£75 if you are on Income Support or Jobseeker’s Allowance) is needed with your booking.

If you choose to pay by Direct Debit we will contact you for your bank or building society details. It is your responsibility to ensure that there are sufficient funds in your account to cover the payment each month. The instalments must finish by 31 May 2012.

Cancellation charges
Before or on 31 May 2012 will result in the loss of your deposit.

After 31 May 2012 will result in the loss of the full fee.

Insurance
Personal travel and holiday insurance is not included, but we strongly recommend that you seek to take out appropriate insurance for your circumstances.

Defaulting payments
If you default at any point on the payment plan chosen by you at the time of booking we reserve the right to withdraw the offer of a place on the holiday. You will also lose your deposit. Therefore it is very important that you contact us as soon as possible if your circumstances change.

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FAMILY FUN IN SCOTLAND
Where: Barcaple, nr Castle Douglas (Dumfries and Galloway) When:
A. Sat 14 – Fri 20 Jul Ages: 5-16 More information Sold out!
Unfortunately Family Fun in Scotland is now fully booked
FAMILY FUN IN WALES
Where: Arthog (Snowdonia) When:
A. Sat 21 – Sat 28 Jul
B. Sat 28 Jul – Sat 4 Aug
C. Sat 18 – Sat 25 Aug
No longer available
D. Sat 25 Aug – Sat 1 Sep
No longer available Ages: 5-16 More information Sold out!
Unfortunately Family Fun in Wales is now fully booked
A FAMILY ADVENTURE IN ENGLAND
Where: The Beacon Centre, nr Lynton (North Devon) When:
A. Sat 11 – Fri 17 Aug Ages: 8-16 More information Sold out!
Unfortunately A Family Adventure in England is now fully booked
FAMILY AFLOAT IN ENGLAND
Where: Trinity Lightship, Tollesbury (Essex) When:
A. Sat 18 – Fri 24 Aug Ages: 9-16 More information Sold out!
Unfortunately Family Afloat in England is now fully booked
FAMILY FUN IN ENGLAND
Where: Blaithwaite House, Wigton (Lake District) When:
A. Sat 21 – Fri 27 Jul
No longer available
B. Sat 25 – Fri 31 Aug
No longer available Ages: 5-16 More information Sold out!
Unfortunately Family Fun in England is now fully booked
FAMILY FUN IN NORTHERN IRELAND
Where: Ganaway Activity Centre, Millisle (Co. Down) When:
A. Mon 16 – Fri 20 July
No longer available Ages: 5-16 More information Sold out!
Unfortunately Family Fun in Northern Ireland is now fully booked

Where: Barcaple, nr Castle Douglas (Dumfries and Galloway)
When: A. Sat 14 – Fri 20 Jul
Ages: 5-16

The Centre is set in its own 18-acre estate in a lovely location between the craggy Solway Coast and the rolling Galloway Hills. Enjoy activities that include archery, mountain biking, canoeing, zipwire and a beach trip.