Our promise to you:
Officially Better: Our activity camps are officially better than any other. We know this because the nice people at Ofsted come and visit us and help us make things better and better every year, and our parents and children tell us so.
Choice: Your children will always have a choice of activities at Barracudas. Not a choice from the zillions of things we do because that would be silly and they would never be able to decide! But they will always have a choice of activities to choose from – every session, every day, every time!
Fun: Our staff will be 100% raring to go to deliver fantastic FUN for your kids – meaning they get to have an amazing time and you’re happy knowing they’re exactly where they want to be.
Fair Price: We will always bring FUN at a fair price. Great service costs but we do everything we can to keep our pricing fair. The earlier you book the less you pay.
Purpose: Our biggest promise is that whatever happens, every person in our team will jump through hoops, burn a trail and move mountains to make sure your child has such an amazing experience they can’t wait to come back.
Why not visit www.barracudas.co.uk now to order a FREE colour brochure or call us on 0845 123 5299
Locations: Barnet, Bedford, Bishops Stortford, Brentwood, Brighton, Bromley, Chelmsford, Chislehurst, Cobham, Croydon, Hemel Hempstead, Hertford, Horsham, Huntingdon, Hutton, Leatherhead, Northwood, Norwich, Ripley, Saffron Walden, Sevenoaks, Twickenham, Upminster, Welwyn, Wokingham, Woodford
Whether you want to come for a day or a week KG Adventure guarantee fun, laughter and friendship at our awesome camps! This year we are celebrating 26 years of action packed fun and we’d love you to join us!
We have a huge range of activities and courses on offer so whether you love water sports (canoeing, kayaking, raft building…), adventure (climbing, quad biking, archery or stunt kite flying…), team sports (like football, basketball and ultimate frisbee) or being super creative (come and make a bracelet, create with hama beads or polish up your circus skills) there will always be loads for you to do! What’s more if you stay residentially there are loads of great evening activities on offer too such as talent shows, discos and campfires!
All staff are selected for their qualifications, talents and enthusiasm to work with children, all are CRB checked. KG Adventure is Ofsted registered and accepts childcare vouchers.
Camp Beaumont offers Day Camps around London & the Home Counties for children aged 3-16 and Residential Adventure Holidays in North Norfolk, South Yorks, North Wales, Northumberland and the Isle of Wight for 7-17’s. Each of our camp locations is geared towards specific age ranges, allowing activities and entertainment to be offered at the level which best suits each child.
Children will have the opportunity to try over 40 fantastic activities like Climbing, Quad Biking and Archery, try superb Specialist Holidays, experience some great free Special Events and make loads of new friends. They will never run out of things to do at Camp Beaumont, the challenge is to see how much fun your child can pack into a week!
Safety comes first at Camp Beaumont and our 29 years of providing safe holidays for young people is your guarantee of care and expertise.
Residential Camp Enquiries – please call 01603 660 333
Day Camp Enquiries – please call 01263 823 000
Core hours on camp are 9.20am to 4.30pm with free extended care available, dropping off any time from 8.00am to 9.20am and picking up between 4.30pm & 6pm.
Early Booking discount available until 1st March saving £5 per day on any Easter camp or workshop and £8 per day or £40 per week for any Summer camp or workshop. We also offer working parents the flexibility to pay with childcare vouchers.
From the minute our doors open until the very last child is picked up, every day at Super Camps is packed full to the brim with action, adventure and fun.
From the energetic to the creative, from the classis to the unusual, your child can expect to take part in up to eight awesome activities each day.
Parent friendly loyalty point scheme, earn point for each booking you make, recommend a friend and earn even more points.
When you make your booking you can request for your child to be grouped with up to two friends provided they are no more than one year apart in age.
Children will have the opportunity to try over 20 fantastic outdoor activities like Climbing, Canoeing, Abseiling and Archery, experience some superb events and make loads of new friends. There will never be a dull day at ‘High Adventure’, we will challenge, inspire and educate your children.
High Adventure is run by teachers, safety & enjoyment is of paramount importance, we provide a high quality Summer & Easter camp delivered by professional & caring staff.
Residential & Day Camp Enquiries – please call 01535 630044 Or Email: info@highadventureoec.co.uk
Stay residentially and your child can also benefit from our exciting evening activities including quizzes, discos, camp fires, movie nights and talent shows. All of our staff are CRB checked and each of our centres comply with stringent health and safety requirements.
With more than 50 years experience pioneering children’s adventure and activity holidays, our mission has always been to provide children with a unique mix of ‘adventure, freedom and friendship’, delivered in a safe and caring environment. To experience a true PGL holiday, we believe our 4 or 7 night breaks are the best! However, for a limited time only we are offering new customers, the chance to experience a ‘taste’ of what a PGL holiday can offer before booking a longer holiday – with our 1 and 2 night Introductory Adventures!
Please be aware that places are limited and that previous introductory holidays have sold out very quickly! For more information or to hold your child’s place for free, for up to 24 hours, please call 0844 371 2424 and speak to one of our friendly Holiday Consultants.
*Terms and conditions apply, for more information visit:
Six and 14 day summer camps for unaccompanied children and teenagers from all over the world (12-17 years old) and family adventure weeks for families with children of 8 years and over.
Small group sizes, individual attention from our experienced and friendly staff, family run, delicious home-cooked food and comfortable accommodation.
Easy travel within the UK and Europe with daily flights to Inverness from many UK airports.
Call or email Rebecca directly or visit our website for more information.
You can choose a week-long package with standard (9.30am-4pm) or extended hours (8.15am-5.45pm) or you can choose flexible days throughout the year and if you’re new to King’s Camps you can get 10% off your first booking. We also have specialist sports coaching camps; International Soccer Schools, Michael Vaughan Cricket and Splash learn to swim running at select venues.
Enthusiastic, experienced coaches are all accredited and provide interesting, exciting, practical games to develop your child’s tennis and other sports skills! Both locations have indoor and outdoor facilities, so the fun continues whatever the weather in a safe environment. All coaches CRB checked.
HALF TERM CAMP from 31 May - 3 June. Tennis Tots 09:00-09:45 ages 3-5 yrs. Full Course 10:00-15:00 ages 6-16 (early drop off & late collect available).
SUMMER CAMPS weekly from 25 July – 19 Augusts 2011. Tennis Tots 09:00-09:45 ages 3-5 yrs. Full Course 10:00-15:00 ages 6-16 (early drop off & late collect available).
Tennis Tots will learn basic tennis skills using imaginative games and challenges. Full Course Children will be taught tennis techniques and tactics using modern methods and equipment.
Group and individual coaching for beginners to advanced levels for both children and adults are on offer in Haslemere, Farnham and Guildford areas. For further information please contact Jasper Allen on 0333 577 1540 or visit:
Having been inspected by OFSTED last summer and judged as ‘outstanding’, we are proud to introduce Experience UK (XUK)!
Our activities include zip wire, high ropes, quads, archery, scuba diving, swimming, arts and crafts, drama, circus skills, amazing evening activities and much more!
Located in beautiful surroundings, children and teens at XUK enjoy a varied and action packed experience. This combines wonderful facilities inside the camp, and the chance to go on a number of trips, including a night at a London show! Our staff are professional, qualified and caring. They all go through our rigorous interview and selection procedure and are judged not just on their qualifications but on their ability to create a homely and enjoyable atmosphere around camp.
We open from 5th July 2009. You can attend for 1, 2, 3 or 4 weeks. We can’t wait to hear from you!
The camp is based in Norfolk. We pick up from all major London airports, St Pancras Station and a North London venue.
Phone: +44 (0) 20 8922 9739
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8346 0625
E-Mail: richard@xkeys.co.uk
These courses are designed for all abilities. The aim of each course is to introduce children to a variety of sports and maximise potential but most importantly to have fun!
Courses run from the 23rd July to 24th August and include swimming, football, tennis, climbing, athletics, trampolining, Wet & Wacky, snorkelling, basketball, short tennis, Top Play, Spike Kids Club and Team Sports.
Web: www.crystalpalacensc.co.uk
Managed by Leisure Connection Ltd on behalf of Sport England
Teddy Tennis music has a great beat and provides the rhythm critical for playing tennis; the words of the songs tell the kids what to do. Head Ted and the Cub Cadets, the Teddy Tennis band, have recorded 30+ songs, all available to download from iTunes.
We have a series of full colour pictures of bears at the Teddy Tennis Academy playing Teddy Tennis; these are shown to the kids so they can see what they are supposed to do for each of the 40+ different Activities and Games.
Teddy Tennis will:
Teddy Tennis is taught as a series of lessons during term time, as ‘camps’ during the school holidays and is also delivered in a Teddy Tennis Party format.
For more information, call us on 0845 643 1173 or visit our website.
We offer truly unique experiences for children, 8-14 years old, with a diverse range of courses.
With Learn & Experience children learn new skills, encounter different experiences and "grow as individuals" during their time with us.
This year we have 4 main themed courses: L&E All-Rounder, L&E Adventure, L&E Olympics and L&E Football in association with The Leeds United Foundation.
Staying away from home should never be underestimated as to how much it offers children their independence; making new friends, learning new skills, adapting to new surroundings are all part of the fantastic adventure with Learn and Experience.
We are a small camp and strive for quality in everything we do. We really understand how much trust parents are putting in us with their children and we take this responsibility very seriously and safety and welfare is our highest concern.
We know that it is a big decision to choose the right summer camp so we want to give you all the information to help you.
Please ask as many questions as you want...that is what we are here for! Email us at info@learnexperience.co.uk
Locations & Dates:
Easter:
Malsis School, Cross Hills (BD20 8DT): 9th – 15th April, 2012
Summer:
Malsis School, Cross Hills (BD20 8DT) Weeks 1-4: 15th July – 11th August, 2012
Aysgarth School, Bedale (DL8 1TF) Weeks 5 & 6: 12th – 25th August, 2012
Children start riding from 6 years old with after school lessons at reduced rates.
Beginners start in small groups of 6 in the full size indoor school. They progress at their own pace with thorough but enjoyable instruction. Lessons are graded. During school holidays OCRS organises fun days and day courses. In the summer holidays we hold weekly courses which are very popular.
OCRS are a Pony Club Centre Member. Children riding with us can join the Pony Club and work through the badge and test system.
B.H.S. & A.B.R.S. Approved
For more information please visit:
Our activity camps operate from Monday to Friday from 07.45am -06.30pm. Don't delay and book today by calling our booking line on 0845 113 0022 or at our website.
Activ Camps are run by fully trained, enthusiastic staff, all with enhanced CRBs, who create a safe and happy environment for your children.
Activ Camps' small group sizes and great staff to children ratios ensure that there is no waiting around. Activ Camps are simply the most fun you can have with your trainers on.
Venues:
Emanuel School, Battersea Rise, Wandsworth, London, SW11 1HS
Barnes Sports Club, Lonsdale Road, Barnes, London, SW13 9QL
Mill Hill School, The Ridgeway, Mill Hill, London, NW7 1QS
Cranmore School, Epsom Road, West Horsley, Surrey, KT24 6AT
At International Soccer Schools, kids get to develop their football skills and techniques just like their football heroes during sessions like Shooting the Torres way, Gerrard’s passing and teamwork and Ronaldo’s skills and control, giving them ‘world class’ football skills Beckham would be proud of. We welcome children aged 5-10 years of all abilities to our football camps and guarantee that not only will kids have a fun-filled week of football coaching and make new friends, they’ll pick up a few fantastic football skills along the way.
We have an exemplary health and safety record, we’re Ofsted and CSSIW registered and we accept all childcare vouchers. International Soccer Schools runs from 9.30am until 12.30pm, taking place over a full week and if you’re new to International Soccer Schools you can get 10% off your first booking.
Groups are small so our fun filled activities can be tailored to the needs of each child. Whether it’s boogie-boarding, sailing, kayaking, crabbing, or even roasting marshmallows and chocolate bananas around the camp fire, Our fully qualified staff are always on hand and will ensure every child is safe, comfortable and having fun at all times! Throughout the summer there are 3 great camps to choose from: Sailing - Pony - Multi Activity.
Wickedly Wonderful is simply the best when it comes to good old-fashioned fun and adventure! Visit our website to book online and view full details or contact us for your free brochure.
Party Information:
Mad Science parties entertain children of all ages with exciting, high-energy, interactive shows that come to you. Our no-mess, hassle-free parties typically last two hours, with the option of special add-ons, like cotton candy-making, bubbling potions and rocket launches. Children will discover objects that float through columns of air, marvel at the mystery of fireworks, see the power of static and be amazed by green-glowing water!
Children leave Mad Science parties with fun and educational take-home experiments like slippery slime, fantastic Mad Science putty or super bouncy balls!
All Mad Science Parties are:
Holiday Camps:
If you're looking for something educational but fun for your children to do when they're not at school, Mad Science has the solution! We run holiday camps during every school break, in more than 10 locations over 7 counties. For full details, please see: www.madscience.org/locations/southeast -> Holiday Camps 2010
Our camps are simply better!
For a detailed description of all our activities, please have a look at our website.
Our comprehensive programme for young people continues to prove a winning formula. Dividing the children into four age bands, the structure and content is carefully designed to provide an exciting adventure for each individual in a safe environment. This year, the children’s programme includes several exciting new courses including Project Catwalk, Music and Music Video Production, Golf for Beginners and Design and Make your own Working Clocks.
We are pleased to present another stimulating and eclectic Gala concert series on Tuesday and Friday evenings of each week. These events are ticket only so be sure to book early to avoid disappointment. In addition to the Gala concerts, the Summer School presents daily lectures and recitals that have become a popular feature of the entertainment scene.
Our Friday exhibition is for all the family and provides a perfect opportunity to view work from many of the courses, whilst enjoying music and entertainment in the wonderful setting of Court in the heart of the College.
So whether you’ve been coming for years or you’re new to Summer School, please see www.mcsummerschool.org.uk for more information and to book, or telephone 01672 892388 for a brochure and see what new things we have to offer!
Email admin@mcsummerschool.org.uk or Fax 01672 892476.
This year, Summer School runs from 22nd July to 11th August 2012.
Skern Lodge Outdoor Activity Centre on the North Devon coast will give you a day or stay to remember, where adults and children alike will find fun, challenge, inspiration and laughter.
We are open all year round offering a huge range of activities for family groups, birthday parties, friends or individuals who just want to get away for a holiday, weekend break or multi-activity day. Dolben Hall offers excellent facilities and well-equipped rooms on a full board basis. Activities include:
Visit Open Door Training and be sure of an action-packed adventure.
Junior Holidays available over school holidays offer:- 3 hours riding daily (minimum) over a week, Qualified instruction, Show Jumping, Gymkhanas, Cross Country, Fancy Dress, Dressage, Rosettes and BHS certificates, Indoor Riding, Stable Management, Forest Rides, Tack shop, Cabin Accommodation, 24 hour supervision, Evening entertainment, English lessons for Overseas Visitors.
You can adopt a pony or bring your own. Ring now for a brochure and more detailed information.
Ardmay House Summer Camp offer children the chance to take part in a variety of activities that they may have never tried before including rock climbing, canoeing and weaseling, as well as the overnight Wilderness Camp Adventure.
With over ten years of experience as a multi-activity outdoor centre, Ardmay House is the perfect place for your child to get outside and get active in a safe and homely environment.
1 – 5 weeks courses run from 10th July – 13th August 2011.
Follow us on Twitter or Facebook: www.facebook.com/ardmayhouse, Twitter: @ardmayhouse
I have been running fun filled confidence building camps for children aged between 5 to 12 years for over 8 yrs, I have seen many children go from strength to strength along the way. Not all children are born performers, some lack the confidence to’ have a go’ what I set out to do is encourage them to have fun and gain that confidence at the same time.
Held in Wimbledon SW19. With a teacher /child ratio of 1 to 8 the children are well cared for. All teachers are police checked. Each day the children bring a packed lunch.
Run by professional performers with many years of experience in their field. Each week has a different theme, from ‘Music Through The Ages’ to ‘The Wonderful World of Television’ and many more!
For further information please contact Denise Waterman on 07876 254 691 or
Email: watermancinders@btinternet.com
Michael Vaughan Cricket provides a great introduction to playing cricket for beginners and develops the cricket skills and techniques of children with a basic cricketing skill level. We welcome boys and girls aged 5-10 years of all abilities to our cricket camps and guarantee that not only will kids have a fun-filled week of cricket coaching and make new friends, they’ll pick up a few batting, bowling and fielding skills along the way.
We have an exemplary health and safety record, we’re Ofsted and CSSIW registered and we accept all childcare vouchers. Michael Vaughan Cricket runs from 9.30am until 12.30pm, taking place over a full week and if you’re new to Michael Vaughan Cricket you can get 10% off your first booking.
Daycamps: Fun and adventure for children aged 4-16 years during the school breaks. Our camps offer a variety of activities. We are Ofsted registered and accept children’s vouchers.
Residential Camps and Summer Weekends: Our dazzling themed 5 night camps and Weekend Camps for children aged 8-18 years include Equestrian Camp, Water Camp and Action Camp.
Family Camps: Parents can now join in the fun and enjoy our wonderful facilities with our 2 or 3 night stay camps.
Birthday Parties: Action packed, exciting and exhausting birthday parties with a difference for children aged 3 – 13 years. See online for full details and to download a booking form.
Visit our website to see full details of our camps or for booking enquiries ring 01489 772215
Multi-Activity Camps
Our multi-activity camps allow children of all ages and abilities to try a range of new sports and activities from Indo Boarding to cooking. An ideal opportunity for children to increase their experiences and find a passion for something new.Aimed at children between 5-15 years old.
Adventure Camps
A residential camp allowing children a real taste of adventure away from home. Children stay at the activity centre spending their days doing high ropes, orienteering, archery, kayaking and other activities, while the evenings are spent working on team building challenges including night line and colony game.
Parties
Why not take the hassle out of birthday parties? We offer a range of activities to entertain your child and their friends on their special day whilst you can sit back and enjoy the day.
We also organise fun filled birthday parties for all ages. Please contact us for full details.
Rockley Watersports offer wonderful family holidays in France. Choose from two centres both offering a wide range of activities for every member of your family to enjoy.
Junior, Youth and adult sailing courses are offered for beginners to advanced.
RYA windsurfing and dinghy sailing are amongst the most popular activities for children as they can pick up the basic skills quickly, or improve existing ones. If they want to get involved in a host of activities then the Kids Activity Weeks are perfect.
The Summer Kids Activity Weeks are run in the school holidays and they are a great way to keep your kids occupied and active whilst they learn new skills, improve in confidence, have lots of fun and make new friends. These are very popular so do book as soon as you can.
Children can start all RYA courses from the age of 6 and get involved in the activity weeks from the age of 8.
The clubhouse has got excellent facilities including a Costa Coffee snack bar and free WiFi, all equipment is provided and insurance is included.
The 2 centres in Sussex, Hove Lagoon and Brighton Marina, cater for a wide range of children's water sports lessons and courses as well as offering water sports membership and pay-as-you-go equipment hire.
Lagoon Watersports is an official RYA Training Centre as well as AALA and MCA inspected, and they can also organise children's parties for you.
Children on Mad Science Camps experience fun-packed, hands-on activities from cool chemical reactions and bubbling potions to space technology and rocket launches and much, much more! All instructors are fully trained and CRB cleared and there is a first-aider on every camp. For full details of our venues this summer please visit our website or call 01772 204 496.
Residential and day courses, summer camps, activity days, family camping in August and choose from a large range of wonderful birthday parties.
Choosing which discipline to pursue when you're new to watersports can be a real dilemma, so why not try them all? The summer camps and multi-activity programmes include taster sessions in Windsurfing, Dinghy Sailing and Kayaking from our experienced and qualified instructors. And with a full programme of social activities and team games, we'll ensure the week results in non-stop action. Discos, Iron Man competitions, dragon boating, raft-building and lots more are added into the mix for spice and variety.
It's a great way to make new friends, explore new watersports, and ensure those long summer holidays pass with fond memories you will look back on for the rest of your life. Interested? Check our website for more information.
Email: info@uksa.org
Held in a beautiful Georgian house in the Glens of Antrim, Northern Ireland, and taught by professional actors, dancers and musicians with a keen understanding of young people's abilities, the holiday activities include singing, improvisation, tap, mime, Shakespeare and more, as the children put together a show to perform on the final night.
Children coming from outside Northern Ireland can be met at major air or sea ports.
In Northern Ireland, Centre Stage offer a range of drama classes and workshops for children aged 4 to 18 during the school year.
Visit our website for full details or contact us on the number above.
Jo Farringdon has been organising children’s activity holidays for 9-15 year olds for over 20 years with his team of qualified and dedicated instructors. Our huge variety of outdoor pursuits are aimed at bringing out qualities such as teamwork, confidence, leadership, trust and stamina:
archery • high ropes course & Jacobs Ladder • kayaking • abseiling • gorge walking • mountain biking • raft building • horse riding • surfing • camp craft and survival skills • football • swimming • assault course • air rifle shooting • table tennis • billiards
Safety is our priority, and our equipment is modern and well maintained. As well as using the areas natural facilities for our activities the house also has a swimming pool.
2012 Summer Camp dates:
15th - 21st July ~ 22nd - 28th July ~ 29th July - 4th August ~ 5th - 11th August
The price is £410 per week, which includes accommodation, excursions, food and activities.
Moorland Hall is a family home and children staying enjoy the warm, relaxed and happy atmosphere. Everyone has fun and makes new friends, but above all they come away with a sense of achievement and with skills that they will value for the rest of their lives.
Both activities are delivered at the same venue for children aged 4-12 years with the option of a standard day booking 10am-4pm or extended day booking 8:30am – 5:30pm. SCL holiday venues are open every school holiday with prices from £20 per day and £80 per week.
Club Energy
SCL’s Club Energy will revolutionise your child’s school holidays! Action packed multi activities and sports programme. Activities include: outdoor adventure play games, Arts & Craft, Multi sports, disco dancing, face paints, indoor party games, cookery, water games, face paints, Movies & munchies and much, much more!
Soccer Camp
SCL’s Soccer Camp, bringing to you the world’s greatest game – there is no better way to kick off your school holidays! Activities include: World Cup tournaments, Penalty Kings, Shooting Stars, Super Saves, Golden Goal rush, Show boating skills and much, much more!
All SCL holiday venues are Ofsted registered and received the FA charter standard for our football programmes.
Activities include: adventure, animal tracking, horse riding, safe cycling, carpentry, judo, swimming lessons, arts & crafts, tennis coaching, gymnastics, computing and more. They also offer residential pony mad or multi activity spring bank holiday weekends.
The 5-day course includes the discovery of Devon’s Jurassic coast world heritage site through a variety of unique experiences including a boat trip, fossil hunting on the beach and rock pooling. Children will meet and feed Escot’s otters, play water games, go pond and stream dipping. They will experience the wonders of wildlife by helping to feed Escot’s wild boar, watch and even handle birds of prey, and learn exciting bush craft skills including fire lighting, shelter building and the highlight - a magical wade into the very depths of a murky swamp. Team challenges, art projects, music and games will make up the remainder of the Camp Wild experiences along with estate night hikes, skits and roaring campfires. And of course there are always Escot’s award winning adventure gardens to explore, complete with forest drop slide.