Frequently Asked Questions

• What ages do you take?
  We take children aged 8-15. We were originally planning to take 10-14 year olds, but we've had several enquiries about younger and older children and, after some thought, we have decided to extend the range.
   
• Are staff police checked?
  Yes. Everyone working at an EcoWeek must have a current DBS or Disclosure Scotland check. We also insist on detailed character references from a responsible person. Finally, working at an EcoWeek is conditional on passing a residential training course run either by EcoWeeks or by other residential holiday providers of whom we approve.

• Can children with disabilities come to EcoWeek?
  Yes! As long as one of our nice, friendly volunteers can look after you in a group of children, there shouldn't be a problem. Please contact us to discuss the options available. We are a deaf friendly organisation and have taken the National Deaf Children's Society Me2 pledge to be as inclusive as possible.

• Is the food vegetarian?
  Almost all the food at EcoWeek is vegetarian, and when we do serve meat or fish there is always an alternative. We can cope with almost any genuine dietary request (for medical, faith or other reasons).

• Is there a swimming pool?
  From Corris we plan to go (by bus) to the Bro Ddyfi pool in Machynlleth at least twice in the course of each EcoWeek. There is no pool near The Venture Centre, but we are sure that the activities there will make up for it!

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