Some quotes from our Volunteers...

"One of the most memorable moments from my time on camp was at the swimming pool. One boy said that he was so excited because he had never been swimming before. He was enjoying it so much jumping in from the side and was even trying to swim without his armbands by the end! "Maddison, Bahamas Camp

"There are too many memorable moments to name! I think maybe one of the best bits of camp was on the minibus ride at the end of the camp; there had been a few disagreements throughout the week but the atmosphere on the last day was amazing - all the children were happy, having fun and all reliving their memories of camp. It was a really special moment that I wish all could have experienced. "Lorna, Bahamas Camp

"A CHICKS break gives the child a chance to relax, play and have fun, feel safe with no pressure or worries. Feel valued, cared for and above all experience what childhood should be for all children. "Philip, Athletics Camp

"Volunteering for CHICKS is the best thing I have done since leaving school and I can't wait to do it again. I'm not an emotional person at all but CHICKS has made a massive emotional impression on me that I won't forget or stop acting on." Lauren, Athletics camp

"I think it allows them to get away and enjoy being a kid. They also get the chance to do stuff that they may not have the space, time or opportunity to do at home". Kathryn, Austria Camp

"A CHICKS break means a chance for children to forget the troubles of the real world and do what children are meant to do; smile and play. Also, the simple experience of going down a drop slide or getting up on stage and singing in the talent show/disco will no doubt prove to themselves they have the confidence and ability to achieve". Liz, Archery Camp

"I genuinely had the best week of my life. I have never smiled, laughed, been appreciated or cried so much before. I know that I made a significant positive impact on so many of the young people's lives even though I was only with them for one week. I discovered a wonderful sense of pride and passion I never thought possible."
Hannah B

"I had the most magnificent time, and has really made me think about my life and what I'm doing, so I can't imagine how much this break has affected the children!"
Carys R

"CHICKS is something I want to be part of for all my life having seen, and taken part in the outstanding work it does for children from all over the UK who desperately need these breaks."
Andrew B

"It means so much to the children, you can see if from the looks on their faces whenever they're doing an activity out of the norm and from the way they don't want to leave on Tuesday."
Chris E

"This is an amazing charity and I'm so glad I found it, I will definitely be volunteering again next summer!"
Kelly S

"I've literally had the best week! I want to come back! It was a pleasure to work with the kids and the activities were well selected and well organised to ensure that they had an absolute ball. All of the staff at CHICKS do a fantastic job - from those who have helped me to organise the volunteering, through to the supervisors on camp. It's been a real pleasure to work with you all and I can't wait to organise when I can come back and do it all over again!"
Sophie W