I can't believe that this time last week we were in the middle of our 1st Saturday morning activity with the families! And what a weekend it was too. I've been telling anyone that'll listen to me about what an amazing weekend it was.It was my first tVolunteer, Autumn 2015
Volunteer and Camper Testimonials
Hear what others have to say about their Barretstown experience
A volunteers experience at camp
Can't thank you all enough for such an unbelievable weekend!! Honestly, didn't want to go home & I don't want to wash the glitter out of my hair Such an uplifting, positive, magical and inspiring place! Volunteer Autumn 2015
Coming to Barretstown was like being plucked from reality and put into a world with likeminded people all working towards the same, worthwhile goal of making the weekend special for the families and each other and it was special! Volunteer 2015
A families experience at camp
“I had two great families to look after who were brilliant. I got involved in activities that I thought I would never do – dressing up as a bumble bee and having the kids face painting me and dressing me up. There were so many highlights from the weekend but I think for me it was seeing the families play football and fishing together without a care in the world!” Volunteer 2014
“From the moment you go through the gates of Barretstown you are immersed in the magic of this place. Things that you never dream of doing in public become normality here –from walking around with a dragon painted on your face to dancing like crazy for your dinner. What this place does for children and families is amazing, so much so that its difficult to put into words. To see the children face their fears or gradually open up throughout the week and try something new is magical” Volunteer Summer 2015