HopScotch Children's Charity

Since 1998 HopScotch has been providing FREE respite breaks for vulnerable children living in Scotland, aged between 7-12 years.  Each year we aim to provide 420 children a break from chaotic and stressful home environments by providing them with a therapeutic five day stay at Ardvullin our respite centre in Ardgour.   Its a sad fact of live that there are thousands of children living in Scotland today who find themselves excluded from society.   They suffer as a result of parental substance abuse; parental mental health issues, disability or terminal illness; and as a result they act as a main carer for close family members.  They don't get the chance to play or form friendships like other children.   Other children suffer as a result of domestic violence, physical or sexual abuse, neglect or extreme poverty.During their stay at Ardvullin, children are given the chance to participate in a planned programme of educational and fun activities.  Our Activity Leader is a qualified primary school teacher who supports, encourages, and guides the children during breaks. The group choose from a selection of daily activities:   Horse Riding, Canoeing, Boat trip, tubing, segways, beach, gondola and nature walks.   Our new purpose built Activity Centre offers indoor climbing, a range of sports activities, yoga and relaxing areas. The outdoor environment and beautiful wild surroundings foster a sense of calm and well-being, which hugely positively impacts their physical and emotional health and independence.GOOD CHILDHOOD MEMORIES LAST A LIFETIME.