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What happens if we want to do different things?
We try to do as much as possible as a group but small groups may be allowed to choose different activities depending on their age and if time allows.
What happens if it rains?
If it rains there are still lots of activities! There are many indoor activities and entertainment e.g. PS2, pool table, fuss-ball table, sky TV, DVDS/Videos, darts, dance mat, karaoke. There are also lots of activities in Bournemouth e.g. bowling, cinema, splashdown or next door, the Rivera Hotel has an indoor pool, Jacuzzi and sauna. Horse riding is available indoors and outdoors.
Can we explore Bournemouth?
There will free time available for groups to visit Bournemouth and/or the beach for shopping or sight-seeing.
Can we go out in the evening?
Some activities are arranged for the evening for the group e.g. karaoke, cinema evenings or friendly group meals out at a lovely Italian restaurant. Under 18’s will be accompanied by Jim, Brenda or Helen. Over 18s may go out in the evening unaccompanied with permission.
Can we have our own room?
There are two twin rooms and four single rooms for you to choose from. You can share your room with your friend or sibling. Each room has their own toilet and basin.
What do I need to bring?
Clothing – advisable to bring a range of clothing and footwear in case of changes in the weather
Trainers or shoes are required for go-karting
Swimwear is need for watersports and swimming, more than one pair is useful if swimming everyday.
Gloves and thick socks are helpful for dry slope skiing but YCT has some spares
Towels are provided but guests may like to bring their own beach towel
Guests need to bring own wash bag – e.g. shower gel/shampoo/soap
Own cds/tapes for music stations
Any medication you require. There are lockers provided in each room to keep your medication safe.
Any special food/drink if you have a specific dietary requirement
What do I do if I can only eat certain food?
Speak to Brenda on the telephone before your holiday. If Brenda can cook it she will! Speak to her about your diet and then you can arrange to bring anything special with you if not readily available at the YCT.
What are the meals like? Who cooks? Can we help ourselves?
A full cooked breakfast is available before 9.30am or there is cereal and toast.
Brenda cooks each evening and every week during the summer a BBQ is held usually on a Thursday evening. Brenda always gets very good comments for her food!Meals throughout the week vary but typically consist of chicken in sauce with vegetables, pizza, chips and salad, lasagne, shepherds pie, cheeseburger, chips and salad. Guests can help themselves to drinks and snacks from the kitchen at anytime during the day or night. Packed lunches are provided to take out with you on the activities consisting of sandwiches, crisps, chocolate biscuits and fruit.
When do we have to get up?
Depending on the activity planned, guests can get up when they like. Typically, the earliest guests will have to leave for an activity, is 10am – so there is still plenty of time to lie in and have a leisurely breakfast before you leave!
What if we don’t want to do the activity on the day?
You do not have to take part in anything you don’t want to – it is up to you. If you do not want to take part – you can watch the others or choose to do something different later on if time allows. However guests may have to stay with the rest of the group whilst the others take part.
What happens if we feel ill?
There is 24 hour medical support from the Westbourne Medical Centre, 5 mins from the house, where appointments can be made as and when needed. Brenda has a first aid qualification.
If you feel very ill and want to go home we will speak to your parents and arrange for this to happen.
How do we decide what we do?
On the first evening at dinner, James will run through the various activities on offer and it is up to you and the group you are with to choose the activities you would all like to do. Certain activities will have to done on certain days but many can be fitted in - as and when.
Are there any house rules?
Tracy Ann House is a relaxed, warm and friendly house; however there are a few house rules to ensure the safety and comfort of everyone.
Guests are expected to treat Tracy Ann House as they would their own home and to treat all the other guests and the YCT staff with respect and consideration.
