About Lighthouse High Wycombe

What is Lighthouse?

A Christian holiday club which gets the summer holidays off to a great start.  Lighthouse began in Great Missenden and Prestwood in 1987. There are now 15 Lighthouses - Beaconsfield, Burnham, Cressex, Great Missenden, Haddenham, Hazlemere, Langley, Loudwater, Mansfield, Marlow, Princes Risborough, Safe Harbour (was Bourne End),  Shelswell, Water Eaton (was Bletchley South) and of course, High Wycombe!

What goes on at Lighthouse?

At the start and finish of the day everyone is together for worship, teaching, drama, competitions, etc. In between children have a programme of games, performing arts and craft, plus sessions to explore the day's theme. The 10s and 11s age group have a choice of workshops.

Where and when?

Lighthouse will run from Monday August 5th to Friday 9th.

Lighthouse High Wycombe is held at Highcrest Academy, Hatter's Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP13 7NQ. Lighthouse High Wycombe Parents & Toddlers is held at St Andrews Church, Hatter's Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP13 7NH

What are the timings?

4s – 10.00 am – 12.30pm

5 -11s: 10.00 am - 4.00 p.m. 

“Little Lighthouse” (Parents & Toddlers):  10.15 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. (no need to book)

Who is in charge of the children?

Lighthouse is run by volunteers.  Children are in year-groups, which are broken down into smaller Lighthouse groups. Each Lighthouse has a Lighthouse Keeper (leader) and Lamplighters (assistants). Specialist teams help with craft, performing arts and games. We take up references for all helpers and police check adults.

Groups

Year groups are based on a child's age on 31 August. If you ask in advance, it may be possible for a child to join a younger age group to be with a friend or sibling. Friends arriving together on day 1 have the best chance of being in the same Lighthouse.

What about younger children?

4 year olds have their own half day programme.

There is a half-day programme for parents-and-toddlers called "Little Lighthouse". There is no need to pre-book Parents & Toddlers. 

Children with special needs

We welcome applications for children with special needs. We have a special facility “The Space” for children who find it difficult to participate in other groups. We will do all we can to accommodate such applications but in order to ensure the appropriate support is in place it is essential that you tell us well in advance if your child has additional help at school or has an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP).

How much does it cost?

To run Lighthouse High Wycombe costs £50 for each child. (which we think is fabulous value!).

Although we do not charge a set amount for children to attend, (as we do not want to deny any child a place) we do rely upon your donations and those of local churches, businesses and other generous benefactors so Lighthouse can continue each year.  Details of how you can support Lighthouse High Wycombe will be sent with tickets and you can look at our donations page. Donate here

We want to provide a great experience for your child. Please support us. Every donation, great or small, makes a difference. Thank you!

Running Lighthouse costs about £50 per child. We do not charge to attend but rely on your donations. Details of how to give are sent with tickets and are also on this website. Please Donate Here

What happens next?

Volunteer registration will open in March

Only volunteers children, grandchildren or volunteers younger siblings are guaranteed places. After this, places are given on a first come, first served basis. We will write to you in late June as soon as we have allocated places.

Lighthouse High Wycombe is a registered charity No. 1114541