The safety and well-being of every child is our top priority. Our camp operates in a secure and structured environment, with a focus on high standards of supervision and safety. To ensure each child receives personal attention and support, we maintain a staff-to-child ratio of 1:20 for older groups, 1:8 for Superkids, and 1:6 for Super 4s.

We strive to provide meaningful and engaging courses where children can learn new skills, enhance those they’ve already developed, and build lasting friendships. All activities are designed to encourage teamwork and fun in a positive, mildly competitive atmosphere that fosters growth and enjoyment.

Children who attend our courses can thrive in an environment filled with new and exciting challenges. They enjoy the opportunity to make new friends and benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise.

As they spend time away from home, they become more independent and self-reliant, gaining confidence as they discover what they can achieve on their own. With plenty of encouragement from both their peers and our dedicated staff, they build self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment.

Through teamwork, sharing, and friendly competition, they develop essential social skills and learn the value of collaboration. Most importantly, they have a great time, returning home happy (and exhausted!).

Paul Acheson has a background in education and broadcasting. He taught English and Drama for 16 years and still carries out substitute teaching.

Paul presented the innovative children’s show, The Wheeker Electric Radio Programme (WERP) for 8 years on Downtown Radio in the 1980s, and he has worked extensively for the sports departments of the BBC and UTV. His sporting background includes being a former captain of both Stranmillis College and East Antrim Hockey Clubs. He also developed a passion for long-distance running and has completed 26 marathons on 5 continents including the city marathons of Belfast, Berlin, Bangkok, Brisbane, Boston and the Big Apple, and finished the legendary 56-mile Comrades Marathon in South Africa.

Throughout the 32 years of summer camp the contribution of Paul's wife Janice as a nurse, adviser and source of absolute dependability has been immeasurable. Their younger son Daniel is now heavily involved in the organisation and implementation of each summer camp.

Paul and Janice Acheson live in Co Down.