Feed the Fun

A week at Derby Kids' Camp is jam-packed full of amazing adventures – but there's something that's essential before the fun begins…a full tummy!

Every summer, over 300 children join us for a week-long camping holiday in the beautiful surroundings of the Peak District – many of them experiencing a proper holiday for the very first time. It's a week of hiking, campfires, new friendships and memories that last a lifetime. But none of that happens on an empty stomach.

Our campers burn through serious energy, fuelled by three hearty, home-cooked meals a day: a big breakfast, a tasty lunch, and a filling, freshly-cooked dinner (plus pudding!) – topped up with the occasional campfire cocoa and biscuit.

With over 300 young campers and 200 volunteers staying with us each summer, our kitchen-under-canvas serves up more than 9,000 home-cooked meals across the season. It's no small feat – but our brilliant volunteer cook teams take real pride in keeping every camper well-fed, warm and happy throughout their stay.

This year, we're facing an unexpected hole in our food budget. With careful planning, local sourcing and the dedication of our cooks, we're able to provide three healthy, delicious meals a day for just £6.80 per child, per day – but with so many hungry campers, the costs add up fast.

This is where we need your help. Derby Kids' Camp is entirely run by volunteers, so every penny you're able to donate goes straight to the kids – no overheads, no admin, just meals on plates. A significant chunk of our food budget also goes straight back into the local community, with fresh ingredients sourced from local butchers, dairies and veg suppliers.

A little "doughnation" really does go a long way:

🍩 "Happy to make a doughnation!" - £6.80 - Fund's a child's breakfast, lunch & dinner for a day

🍟 "I'm happy to chip in!" - £47.60 - Funds a table group of children's breakfast, lunch & dinner for a day

🥗 "A celery sacrifice" - £285.60 - Feed a table group of kids for their entire week on camp

Whatever you're able to give, you'll be helping us fill a hole – and some tummies too. Could you help us feed the fun this summer?