Scripture Union Hungary
Szentírás Szövetség
Summer Clubs 2010Every year we organise summer clubs for children in churches and schools.
The clubs aim to present the message of the Bible in a fun and relaxed environment. Each one lasts a week, during which there is time for games, singing and craft as well as an opportunity to practice speaking English.
Frontline teams from the UK have been going out to help with Scripture Union summer clubs for the past nine years. The clubs run over a three week period in July with between 15-50 children aged 5-15 at each one.
Every club/camp is based at a church or school and Hungarian speakers help with translation and supervision. For more information see below.
If you would like to volunteer to help on a club or camp please telephone Michelle Johnson, SU England & Wales on 0500 856789 (free) or email michellej@scriptureunion.org.uk
Click here to go to the SU England & Wales website where you can download application forms.
"I enjoyed being part of a team and found this very helpful spiritually- in ways I hadn't expected. The children we were working with were great and I loved the opportunities that arose to share my faith with them."
"...being in Hungary emphasised the point that God loves people of all nations and there are people who share our beliefs abroad - we are all one in him. I found it encouraging to be able to teach and lead things (not something I am used to). He gave me strength and extra confidence to do things I wasn't sure I could, as well as to socialise and stay awake (at most times)."
Comments from previous volunteers.
The Programme
The overall aim of each club is to assist SU Hungary and the local churches with evangelistic outreach to children. A daily programme of activities is provided from 8am to 4:30pm with a break for lunch.
The clubs are non-residential so the children go home each evening giving the team time to review the day, prepare for the next and then unwind.
At the weekends the teams usually stay in Budapest where there is opportunity for sight-seeing. At some clubs team members are invited to participate in church services on Sunday. There will also be some preparation time for the following week's holiday clubs.
The overall aim of each club is to assist SU Hungary and the local churches with evangelistic outreach to children. A daily programme of activities is provided from 8am to 4:30pm with a break for lunch.
The clubs are non-residential so the children go home each evening giving the team time to review the day, prepare for the next and then unwind.
At the weekends the teams usually stay in Budapest where there is opportunity for sight-seeing. At some clubs team members are invited to participate in church services on Sunday. There will also be some preparation time for the following week's holiday clubs.
What can I do?
Together with the English-speaking Hungarian volunteers you will be involved in preparing and delivering a varied programme of activities. These include Bible teaching, singing, games, craft and basic conversational English lessons. We aim to create teams of at least four men/women for each club who can between them teach the Bible, lead games, singing and craft activities and play a musical instrument.
Together with the English-speaking Hungarian volunteers you will be involved in preparing and delivering a varied programme of activities. These include Bible teaching, singing, games, craft and basic conversational English lessons. We aim to create teams of at least four men/women for each club who can between them teach the Bible, lead games, singing and craft activities and play a musical instrument.
Training
A training day will be held in May 2010 at Queensway House, Bletchley (near Milton Keynes, England). This session is vital to the success of the clubs and it is expected that all team members will attend if at all possible. To see photos of a UK Training Day click here.
Some information is usually sent by e-mail to team members before they arrive in Hungary.
There is also some time for final preparation and orientation on arrival in Hungary.
The Hungarian team have their own training days in Budapest.
A training day will be held in May 2010 at Queensway House, Bletchley (near Milton Keynes, England). This session is vital to the success of the clubs and it is expected that all team members will attend if at all possible. To see photos of a UK Training Day click here.
Some information is usually sent by e-mail to team members before they arrive in Hungary.
There is also some time for final preparation and orientation on arrival in Hungary.
The Hungarian team have their own training days in Budapest.
The clubs run for the following three weeks in July:
Week one: 3-10th July 2010
Week two: 10-17th July 2010
Week three: 17-24th July 2010
The first teams arrive in Budapest on a Saturday. The following day is largely spent in orientation and preparation. The first week of clubs then runs from Monday to Friday. Flights home will be on Sunday for those only staying one week.
Weeks two and three follow the same pattern with new team members arriving on the next two Saturdays.
A week is a short time so most people stay for more than one club. It is also possible to arrive early or stay on after the clubs to see more of Hungary if you wish.
What does it cost?
The cost of one week is about Ł165 with extra weeks about Ł60 each (plus flight, insurance and pocket money). Check back to confirm the prices which will be posted as soon as they have been finally agreed for 2010.
The price includes necessary in-country costs such as travel, accommodation and food at the weekends.
We encourage you to book your own flights to make travelling convenient for you and to keep costs as low as possible. Ryan Air, Easyjet, Jet2.com and Wizzair fly direct to Budapest from around the UK and, if you book early, will probably be cheaper than British Airways or Malév(Hungarian airlines). Alternatively Scripture Union England & Wales can arrange return flights from Heathrow if requested.
The cost of one week is about Ł165 with extra weeks about Ł60 each (plus flight, insurance and pocket money). Check back to confirm the prices which will be posted as soon as they have been finally agreed for 2010.
The price includes necessary in-country costs such as travel, accommodation and food at the weekends.
We encourage you to book your own flights to make travelling convenient for you and to keep costs as low as possible. Ryan Air, Easyjet, Jet2.com and Wizzair fly direct to Budapest from around the UK and, if you book early, will probably be cheaper than British Airways or Malév(Hungarian airlines). Alternatively Scripture Union England & Wales can arrange return flights from Heathrow if requested.
Accommodation
Accommodation during the week of the holiday club will be either in church halls or with families in the places where the clubs are being held. Some of this accommodation is quite basic. Weekend accomodation is in appartment rooms within a Baptist collage.
If you would like to stay in Budapest before or after the clubs to explore the city, SU Hungary are happy to recommend accommodation and places to visit but you will need to make your own travel arrangements.
Accommodation during the week of the holiday club will be either in church halls or with families in the places where the clubs are being held. Some of this accommodation is quite basic. Weekend accomodation is in appartment rooms within a Baptist collage.
If you would like to stay in Budapest before or after the clubs to explore the city, SU Hungary are happy to recommend accommodation and places to visit but you will need to make your own travel arrangements.
Other information
- A rucksack or suitcase with wheels is essential ! Most equipment for the clubs is carried by team members. You will also need to carry your own personal luggage.
- Each team member will be expected to take out a travel, accident and personal loss insurance policy. It will be assumed that you are in good general health and that you are prepared to declare beforehand any specific medical condition for which you are currently receiving treatment or taking medication.
- Scripture Union always attempt to observe the highest standards of safety on all their activities and you will be asked to reflect this in your own personal conduct and in the care of the children attending the holiday clubs. First aid and lifesaving skills will be welcome.
Application
For an application form please contact:
Michelle Johnson
Scripture Union
Queensway House
Bletchley
MK2 2EB
Telephone 01908 856120 or 0044 1908 856120 if outside the UK
e-mail michellej@scriptureunion.org.uk
For an application form please contact:
Michelle Johnson
Scripture Union
Queensway House
Bletchley
MK2 2EB
Telephone 01908 856120 or 0044 1908 856120 if outside the UK
e-mail michellej@scriptureunion.org.uk