Summer Camp Take Down 2026
Sat 29th Aug
#DKC2026
It’s time to pack camp safely away for next year – and we need your help!
When: Saturday 29th August (from 9.00am)
After an amazing summer of camping – and over 300 more wonderful holidays delivered – it’s time to safely pack our site away ready to do it all over again next year! Whether you’re a DKC volunteer, supporter, family or friend – we’d love your help to round off a brilliant summer and leave us in the best position possible for next summer’s camp.
Summer Camp takes place in our ‘canvas village’, which includes 12 various marquees, 12 children’s tents and a whole barn FULL of equipment to make Derby Kids’ Camp the best serviced, most comfortable holiday for all our children and volunteers.
Over the weekend, all of these tents along with our plumbing, electricity, flooring, kitchen and boxes and boxes of resources needs to be dismantled and carefully packed away for the year.
There’s a whole host of varying tasks on Take Down – from the most physical or technical (collapsing marquees or dismantling plumbing or gas) to lighter work (organising and boxing up craft activities, kitchen equipment, duvets and more!). So there really is a job for everyone – no matter how strong, technical or otherwise you may be!
Whether you are a volunteer on Camp this year, a corporate team looking for CSR or team building opportunities, or you’re just interested in helping us out, we would love to have you join us! Join in for the weekend, or drop in to help out for a few hours – every fresh face and extra spare pair of hands will make a massive difference!
Helpers during the Take Down period are welcome to join us to camp over night on the Saturday (no camping fee) and everyone (no matter how long you’re there to help) will be well fed and watered throughout the Camp Take Down period.
If you, your friends, family or colleagues are able to assist, then please drop us a message asap!
Camp Take Down is great fun, a fantastic achievement and a wonderful way to get to know many more of the DKC volunteer team.
Health & Safety during Build & Take Down period
Please note that during the Camp Build & Take Down period, everyone on site is expected to wear sensible and safe clothing. Strong / protective footwear is recommended, no open-toed footwear is allowed during this period.
Gloves can be provided, but if you can provide your own, that would be a great help.
In the interests of reduced waste and reduced single-use plastics, please also bring your own refillable water bottle.
Upon arrival on site, all helpers must report to the Camp Take Down Co-ordinator for a H&S briefing and to be tasked with the best activities to suit your abilities.
All Build / Take Down helpers are advised that there are heavy loads to be moved and nothing should be attempted without assessment and assistance where required. Technical work and installation will only be undertaken by qualified / specified persons.
