Are you looking for Summer Activities for Kids? Take a look at these fantastic businesses who are offering lots of amazing activities for your children this summer.
Designed to create an unforgettable experience for primary school kids, where they can have a great time during the holidays, make new friends, and take part in exciting activities whilst being looked after in a safe and fun environment.
Each day includes an exciting and varied schedule to keep the kids engaged and entertained, including activities such as trampolining, trampoline games, arts and crafts, games, films, and more!
Clubs run from 9am – 4pm, with early drop off, late pick up or full wrap around available at an additional cost. Our team of friendly and experienced staff will always be on hand to make sure everyone is having as much fun as humanly possible!
AirHop Bristol, AirHop Guildford, Rush Birmingham, and Rush High Wycombe Holiday Clubs are OFSTED registered and suitable for those aged 5-11 (years 1-6).
Holiday Clubs at the rest of our English parks are suitable for ages 8+.
Prices start at £40 per day, with add-ons including early drop off, late pick, up, wrap around, and lunch available at an extra cost.
Head to our website to book! https://www.airhop.co.uk/airhop-holiday-club/
Amazing summer holiday camps!
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Want amazing experiences for your child in the summer holidays? Barracudas Activity Day Camps provide confidence boosting adventures for 4 ½ to 14 year olds.
Having operated for over 30 years, we’re a market leader offering activities and childcare for children in fantastic settings.
We offer over 80 activities, from sports and teambuilding to arts & crafts, specialist activities including archery and motorsport and everything in between. With 6 sessions a day and a choice for every one, they’ll be sure have the best time ever, whatever they’re into!
Whether you need a single day, or a full week Barracudas offers ultimate flexibility and convenient locations, making life easier for parents.
The UK’s number 1 school holiday activity camp:
Kids will:
With fantastic discounted rates available, book now so you don’t’ miss out!
Peace of mind for parents, maximum FUN for kids.
See Barracudas summer camps https://www.barracudas.co.uk/locations-prices/
Do you have a little one that loves dancing, singing and acting? Why not book them a place at one of the BP Theatre Camps this holiday.
Your children will learn new skills, be engaged, make new friends and most importantly…have BAGS OF FUN! Our industry trained teachers will deliver high quality sessions and even higher levels of energy!
After a day at our camp your child will come home wanting to perform all evening long.
The camp offers children a chance to build their confidence in a friendly environment. We encourage the kids to be their best, not the best.
Book Now: https://www.boogiepumps.co.uk/
Camp Beaumont Day Camps – Childcare from Just £44 a day for ages 3-14.
Dedicated to delivering confidence-building adventures throughout the school holidays, we run award-winning day camps in over 50 locations in London and the South.
Book our multi-activity day programmes to ensure your child learns new skills, makes new friends and enjoys their most exciting school holiday yet.
With over 43 years’ experience caring for children, why not let fully DBS-checked Group Leaders take safe, reliable childcare and turn it into long-lasting happy memories!
Book online today at www.campbeaumont.co.uk or call us on 01604 8510000.
Join us this summer at Cascade Camps!
Cascade Camps provides Ofsted registered holiday camps for children aged 3-14 during all school holidays. With Multi-Activity, Performing Arts, Theatre, Football, Artists Studio, Bushcraft and even Cascade Cubs (3-4 year olds), there is something for everyone! We strive to make camps fun, varied and safe for everyone.
At Cascade Camps, you’ll find:
VENUES:
For more information or to book please visit: www.cascadecamps.com
You can also call us today on 07395 087250 or send us an e-mail to: [email protected]
This summer, Heaton Park and Delapré Abbey will be transformed into prehistoric wonderlands where visitors can encounter 40 life-sized, moving and roaring dinosaurs. Dinosaurs in the Park is a unique and educational event that will delight and amaze dinosaur fans of all ages.
From July 19th to August 4th, Dinosaurs in the Park will be in Manchester’s Heaton Park and from August 16th to September 1st, the event will be at Delapré Abbey in Northampton. Families can explore the parks and discover dinosaurs hidden among the trees. They can marvel at the majestic Brachiosaurus, tremble at the fearsome T-Rex, and learn fascinating facts from the Dinosaur Dentist. The event also features a Dino-Fun-Zone with face painting, fossil digging and more.
Dinosaurs in the Park is an adventure-filled day out that will spark the imagination and curiosity of children and adults alike. With dinosaurs round every corner, the parks will be filled with classic favourites such as the Stegosaurus, Triceratops and Velociraptor, as well as the lesser-known Dilophosaurus, Kentrosaurus and Hypacrosaurus.
After the trail there is a fun zone with hands-on activities for all included in the ticket price. Dino excavation digs, mini golf, dinosaur puppets, mini soft play for under 3’s, Designasaurus studio, where you can design your own dinosaur and watch it come to life on the screen, Videosaurus and a visit to the Palaeontologist tent to discover fossils, dinosaur dung and interesting facts. As an optional extra there are also children’s fun fair rides which cost per ride.
Tickets are available now at www.dinosaursinthepark.co.uk
Specialist Gymnastics and Theatre classes
Come and join us for a week of Gymnastics and Acting! Emerald Gymnastics are pleased to extend their popular gymnastics day camp to a whole week of fun for both beginners and improvers of gymnastics. We will be exploring all of the equipment in our fully equipped gym learning new skills and building on existing ones.
This year we are partnering with ShowStoppers Kids Club to offer additional classes on performance. Come and learn about the history of theatre and all about acting on the stage. You’ll emerge from our camp with confidence, new skills and feeling ready to take both your gymnastic and theatrical performances to the next level!
Camp structure:
Emerald Gymnastics
In addition to our full day camps we are offering morning sessions for recreational or intermediate gymnasts from 4yrs-14yrs’ Our full days will offer more in depth workshops and fun games.
Camp times:
Our Staff:
British Gymnastics qualified Coaches. Dbs checked and first aid qualified.
ShowStoppers Kids Club
We run three workshops each morning and do script based exercises in the afternoon.
Our ShowStoppers will get creative making costumes and theatre sets and will have the chance to participate in a mini performance at the end of each day, applying learning from our morning workshops.
Book online today: https://www.emerald.
Venue Address: Parkside Community Centre, 176 Goodmayes Lane, IG3 9PP
Web: www.emeraldgymnastics.co.
Call us: 07773845798
Focused on building confidence and technical skill, our holiday sessions held at a number of different locations throughout Dulwich are a much-loved part of the Football Magic Coaching experience.
Our holiday football schools are dedicated to teaching children from the age of 5 to 12 years old.
Holiday courses consist of lots of technical drills and all holiday football camps involve many fun football related games & tournaments, penalty shoot out fun shooting games just to mention a few.
We endeavour to give every child the same chance to improve their skills and knowledge of the game as well as nurturing their individual talents through carefully planned and structured sessions so that the children learn while having fun with friends in our fun-filled environment.
Our football holiday camps are run by F.A. qualified coaches all of who have a minimum of Level one football coaching qualification, they are all DBS checked and first aid trained.
CLICK HERE to see our holiday camp video.
This summer, immerse your family in an unforgettable adventure at Godstone Farm. Enjoy two-nights camping and three days of exhilarating farm activities.
Kids will be engaged in activities from dawn till dusk, allowing parents to relax. Meticulously planned, exclusive events run before the farm opens and after it closes to ensure nonstop fun!
Celebrating their fifth year, this Surrey farm are introducing new activities for all ages with three camping dates to pick from: August 16-18, August 20-22, or August 23-25. Pitches are limited, so book now!
The all-inclusive* package includes delicious breakfasts and evening meals, making your stay convenient and enjoyable. *Lunch and additional snacks are not included.
Previous campers rave about the well-organised event, friendly staff, and engaging activities. One camper shared, “Best camping trip ever! Very well organized, loads to do, friendly people, amazing food. LOVED IT! Good value for money.” Another noted the seamless experience and perfect daily structure.
This is an excellent introduction to camping for families. With 500 animals, exciting play areas, and plenty of space to run and play, it’s the ideal setting for a memorable adventure. Details on the Events page of the Farm’s website.
https://godstonefarm.co.uk/
This summer, Hertfordshire Zoo is the ultimate destination for family fun and adventure, featuring over 800 amazing animals, the exciting Splash Pool at Boulders Beach and the incredible World of Dinosaurs exhibit. The Splash Pool offers a refreshing escape with its interactive water features, playful water slide, and shallow wading areas, providing a safe and fun environment for children and adults to cool off.
Meanwhile, the World of Dinosaurs brings over 40 animatronic dinosaurs to life, providing an immersive and educational journey through prehistoric times. In addition to these attractions, the zoo offers a variety of activities through summer, including exclusive animal encounters, animal talks, bird shows, and live entertainment, ensuring there’s always something thrilling to experience for visitors of all ages.
Book your tickets now, to visit Hertfordshire Zoo this summer!
Jam Coding’s award-winning after-school clubs are back for another year of Summer Camps kids love!
Offering one to two weeks of engaging learning from Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM, for children aged 6-12 this summer.
Camps feature a balanced schedule with coding challenges, creative projects, and plenty of structured and free play. With no more than 3 hours of screen time each day, our camps aim to inspire and engage our young coders.
We have over a decade of experience running coding clubs in Primary schools throughout the UK and Edinburgh, in this camp, we aim to encourage a healthy balance with technology while teaching future-ready skills.
Week 1: Superhero Coding
We will work in different code spaces, programming micro:bits to perform a series of exciting tasks and build our own game. This is a great introduction for students without coding experience as we will use block-based code building.
Week 2: Robotics
We will work with micro:bits and robot kits in an inspiring week of hands-on activities. Children will build and program their robots to complete various exciting challenges!
Our experienced coaches run clubs in Primary schools throughout Edinburgh, are PVG checked, and Safeguard trained.
We have 3 venues running this summer:
Cornerstone (The Old Schoolhouse, 140 Morningside Rd, Edinburgh, EH10 4PX)
CAMP DATES
Week 1 (Superhero Coding): July 1-5, 2024
Week 2 (Robotics): July 8-12, 2024
Cameron House Community Centre (34 Prestonfield Ave, Edinburgh EH16 5EU)
CAMP DATES
Week 1 (Robotics): July 8-12, 2024
Saughton Hall Community Association (22 Saughtonhall Ave, Edinburgh EH12 5RN)
CAMP DATES
Week 1 (Superhero Coding): July 29 – August 2, 2024
Week 2 (Robotics): August 5 – 9, 2024
Full camp details and booking links: https://awesomeholidaycamps.co.uk/
Weekly Price: £195
Daily Price: £40
10% Sibling Discount available
Committed to getting children active and having fun, Kings Camps holiday camps operate across the UK, offering amazing sports facilities and coaching teams who are passionate about delivering fun and active sport and games.
Operating since 1991, Kings Camps, part of not-for-profit Kings Active Foundation offers. As the summer holidays are right around the corner and with at least 6 weeks to fill, there’s no sooner time to co-ordinate calendars and plan your activities for the summer!
Our Programmes
The Multi-Active programme designed for 5-14s, group children by age, with activities running 8.15am to 5.30pm. The amazing Red Tops kick off each week with a whole camp warm up, group games and activities. Throughout the week children a variety of sessions including core sports, active games, and activities that foster friendships and learning.
For 15-17s, Rookie Academy, a programme that provides practical coaching and work experience as well as participation in sport with like-minded friends
Children’s activity camps in:
Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Cheadle, Chelmsford *NEW ‘24*, Chester, Coventry *NEW ‘24*, Derby *NEW ‘24*, Dollar, Dundee, Durham *NEW ‘24*, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Halifax, Hamilton, Helensburgh, Hereford, Liverpool, Loughborough, Manchester Monmouth, Northampton, Northwood *NEW ‘24*, Nottingham, Oundle *NEW ‘24*, Reading, Richmond *NEW ‘24*, Sheffield, St Albans, Wakefield, Windsor *NEW ‘24*, Wirral, Worcester and York.
Booking information
There’s flexible payment options allowing you to spread the cost over the months leading up to camp and all childcare vouchers including Government Tax-Free childcare payments are accepted.
Save 10% when booking 4+ weeks. We offer financial support through our Supporting Families programme. Get in touch for more details.
For details of all locations and venues visit https://www.kingscamps.org/venues
Exciting news awaits! Get ready for an unforgettable adventure this school holiday at Let’s Leap holiday camps!
Running every school holiday, Let’s Leap invites you to join the excitement at our renowned holiday camps, conveniently located in a secure school setting near you.
Discover a diverse array of thrilling activities tailored to suit every interest. Experience the wonder of Animal Shows, the exhilaration of Electric Segway Go-karting, the thrill of Fencing, and the camaraderie of Zorb Football. But that’s not all! Dive into the excitement of Archery, conquer our Inflatable Obstacle Courses, engage in the dynamic sport of Kin Ball, or indulge in some friendly competition with Nerf Tag. And for the creative campers, our Arts & Crafts sessions are sure to spark imagination and delight.
At Let’s Leap, we’re more than just childcare; we’re a hub for growth, learning, and confidence-building. Our carefully curated activities ensure that children remain engaged, active, and beaming with joy throughout the week. With flexible attendance options to accommodate your busy schedule, including single-day or full-week bookings, standard and extended day choices, and fantastic discounts for siblings and weekly bookings, Let’s Leap makes it easy to join in on the fun!
Secure your child’s spot now for an unforgettable school holiday adventure brimming with excitement, learning, and adventure!
Sat 20 July – Sun 1 Sept 2024
Looking for a family adventure this summer? Head to PLAY@ Lower Drayton Farm, handily located just 1 mile from J13 of the M6 in Staffordshire. You’ll find a day packed with family fun – MASSIVE indoor playbarns; acres of outdoor adventure play; farm trailer rides; animal talks & interactions, bubble shows, foam parties (weather allowing) and more. PLUS throughout summer you can take on the Dino Discovery Maize Maze – an immersive experience where you’ll help the Dino Rangers solve the mystery of the Drayton Dinos as you find your way around a 5 acre maze, meet life-size dinos and enjoy a live reptile show! The best part is, grown-ups get to join in ALL the fun – including taking on the huge astro racing and drop slides in the playbarns (will YOU be brave enough)?
There’s so much to squeeze in you’ll struggle to fit everything into just one visit – so why not check out the Pitch up & PLAY@ upgrade where you can buy an overnight farmland tent pitch for just £6 – or the farm’s new Summer Pass which offers 6 visits for just £33pp?
Book now – www.playatthefarm.co.uk – use code DINOCLUB for 10% discount on your tickets.
They provide active, affordable, and exciting childcare solutions for parents during the holidays for children aged 4-11. Their two programmes, NS Stars and NS Strikers, will see your child enjoy their time away from school. NS Stars follows a multi-activity approach and NS Strikers a football focused option for those who enjoy the beautiful game! For the summer they have themed weeks running so each day is never the same, allowing for a balance in activities as well as maintaining enthusiasm and excitement.
Their unique programmes, led by a dedicated, enthusiastic, and highly qualified team, ensure your child can maintain their development and learning through play in a safe and appropriate environment. All NSSport Holiday Activities venues are registered with Ofsted and their team are DBS checked to ensure high quality childcare and safe environments for your children.
NSSport are running at various primary school venues throughout the summer from 8am-6pm with several childcare day options to offer flexibility to suit your day, plus discounted rates for weekly bookings. To find out more information please visit their website at: nssport.co.uk
Book Now: nssport.co.uk
Online registration required prior to booking.
We accept most major credit and debit cards, tax-free childcare, and childcare vouchers.
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Redwings Horse Sanctuary is delighted to announce that its English visitor centres in Norfolk, Essex and Warwickshire will be open daily from Friday 19th July through to Monday 2nd September.
Not only that, but all the visitor centres have Adoption Star horses and donkeys celebrating their birthdays with parties over the summer too – and everyone is invited!
After making plenty of new four-legged friends, you can put your feet up with a warm cuppa and a slice of cake in the cafés or browse the shelves of the gift shops to find a lovely keepsake from your day. All proceeds go towards the care of Redwings’ rescued residents.
Redwings is dog friendly and free to enter but donations to support its work are most welcome.
Trot across to the charity’s website for more information!
Recre8 runs a fantastic programme of summer activities throughout the holidays from 15th July to 30th August. With more than 40 sports, arts & educational activities to choose from, there’s bound to be at least one to suit your child, from toddling to teenage!
As part of Tonbridge School, Recre8 uses the first-class all-weather artificial pitches, tennis courts and athletics track. There are also the incredible facilities available at the Tonbridge School Centre, EM Forster Theatre & Barton Science Centre as well as specialist teaching kitchens, art rooms, and much, much more.
Courses range from Art, Cookery, Forest School and Photography, to Archery, Gymnastics, Marksmanship and Trampolining! There’s also full-day Football camps and Musical Theatre workshops, a range of fantastic Scuba Diving courses and even 11+ revision courses and mock exams!
Early and Late Clubs provide extra flexibility, taking the pressure off working parents and allowing children to attend a week of fantastically fun full-day activities.
All teachers, tutors and coaches are fully qualified in their specific field including those industry leading organisations who bring some very specialist courses to the programme like STEM courses Bricks 4 Kidz and Working Science. All staff and partners undergo enhanced DBS checks so that you know your children are safe and secure as well as receiving the highest quality tuition and coaching available.
For Recre8, providing a fun and inclusive atmosphere is at the absolute centre of their programme with the aim of ensuring every child has an incredible experience every time they attend!
For more information about the fabulous summer programme and which courses are running this year, visit: www.recre8courses.co.uk/summer
or email [email protected]
Experience a summer of scientific and sonic fun at the Science of Sound’s ‘Summer Splash’ holiday camp, held across various London locations including Putney, Mitcham, Croydon, Sutton, and Kingston. Designed for children aged 5-12, our club offers an engaging blend of activities where kids can touch, see, and hear science in action.
From crafting and experimenting to observing exciting phenomena, the camps provide hands-on learning experiences that inspire curiosity and discovery. This summer, your child is welcome to explore the wonders of science with the Science of Sound.
Book Now: www.scienceofsound.co.uk/
P: 0203 148 4488
Instagram: https://Instagram.com/
TikTok: https://TikTok.com/@SciofSound
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
With an exciting array of amazing creatures at each attraction, you’re sure to discover a new fascinating favourite as you get up close to the most weird and wonderful the ocean has to offer!
Come face-to-fin with awesome sharks as they glide through the ocean tunnel at SEA LIFE Loch Lomond- and don’t miss their incredible rescued Olive-ridley turtle April, or their duo of cheeky otters.
At SEA LIFE Weymouth you can visit Europe’s only colony of Fairy in their amazing walk-through home at Penguin Island or catch up with the cheeky Humboldt Penguins at Penguin Beach! PLUS, climb aboard the galleon in Caribbean Cove- their awesome outdoor adventure playground!
See adorable rescue seals at Scarborough- Yorkshire’s only seal rescue facility- as well as penguins, Inca Terns and a host of creepy crawlies.
SEA LIFE Hunstanton is Norfolk’s only sea rescue hospital, and when you visit you can learn all about how these cute creatures are rehabilitated and prepared for release back into the wild. They also have a family of resident seals who are not to be missed!
At Great Yarmouth you’ll be WOWed by their resident Green sea turtle and awesome Rainforest, or perhaps you’ll head to SEA LIFE Brighton- the world’s oldest operating aquarium at over 150 years old- to take a ride on their glass bottom boat. Check out incredible sharks and rays at SEA LIFE Manchester, and marvel at hundreds of tropical fish, whichever location you choose!
With so much variety, make a splash this summer and say yes to fishy fun for the whole family!
Whether your child likes to be active, is wild about the outdoors, is a budding creative or mad about sport, Ultimate Activity Camps have something for every child aged 4-14 years.
Ultimate Activity Camps offer the opportunity for children to have fun, meet friends and learn new skills during the holidays. They run at some of the best independent schools which offer first-class facilities including indoor heated swimming pools, large sports halls, designated art rooms, IT suites and lots of outside space for fresh air fun.
For those children that want to ‘go wild’ during the holidays, Ultimate also run their Ultimate Survival day camps for children aged 7 – 14 years which offers children the opportunity to embrace the outdoors, learning new and exciting skills. Activities such as fire lighting, shelter building and jungle first aid will be sure to spark their imagination and give a real thrill this summer!
For your sporty one that itching to learn new techniques, Ultimate Sport Academies offer progressive sports coaching courses in Athletics, Cricket, Football and Netball. These Academies are run by first -class coaches who are joined by ‘Star Coaches’ for added prestige – previous star coaches include Rio 2016 Gold medallist Helen Richardson-Walsh, Athletics champion Dean Macey and national cricket star, Nick Compton!
Aspiring technologists aged 8-14 will get hands-on experience with todays and tomorrows tech, spending 4 days on Ultimate Tech Camp discovering, learning, and creating fun and engaging tech projects. From arcade game making, coding and Micro:bit device building, to cyber security, and website build, every part of the technical mind will be fully exercised with this exciting camp! Discover the future…
Please visit their website for specific dates, locations, special offers and more info.
T: 0330 111 7077
Now the school summer holidays are usually around 6 weeks long, which means you are surely going to be wanting to find the best summer Activities for kids nearest to you. Please check out our website or app clubhubuk.co.uk