Hertfordshire

ACT SING DANCE!

BYMT's Musical Theatre Summer Camps are fun-filled 6-day summer activity holidays providing intense, creative training for anyone aged 11-17 looking to explore their potential and develop their acting, singing and dancing abilities. Taking place all over the UK during the Summer holidays, each camp is residential and full of exciting activities and inspirational training to help build your confidence, self-esteem and improve your teamwork skills as well as providing the essential skills for the performing arts. You’ll create a brand new musical with top-quality professionals and each participant also gains a Grade 6 Certificate from Trinity College London!

As one of the UK's leading youth theatres, BYMT (formerly YMT UK) maintains the highest standards of tutoring, training and direction with each course being delivered by professional practitioners who have a wealth of experience in the theatre industry including the West End, National Theatre, Edinburgh Festival, the RSC, National Tours and most respected Fringe Theatre. What are you waiting for? Book NOW!

Locations: Hertfordshire, Edinburgh, London, Wiltshire and Yorkshire

Music can be fun!

Expert tuition for young voices aged 10+. I am a teacher in singing and vocal technique specialising in care of young voices. I am experienced in preparing young singers for Associated Board exams, choral scholarships and entrance to music college.

I have taught at a number of schools and colleges including Royal Academy and Trinity College as well as being closely involved with the work of the British Youth Opera.

One-to-one tuition tailored to child's individual needs.

Please contact me on the above number for full details.

Camp Phoenix provides a great escape into the outdoors with a range of fantastic water sports; you and your friends will have the chance to try out some really cool activities. It’s a great opportunity to meet new friends and build up your confidence with some exciting courses, activities and challenges. Choose from half, one or two day activities and courses at Easter, Spring, Summer and Autumn half-term.

The activity courses are for young people aged 9-16 and include kayaking & canoeing, SUP Boarding, dinghy sailing and windsurfing, with a selection of other fun-sessions to choose from. The holiday “day camps” are run by an experienced team of BC coaches and RYA Instructors at our base on the Welsh Harp reservoir in North London. All of our coaches are fully qualified for the activities; enhanced DBS checked and regularly work with young people. All participants should be able to swim 10m and will be provided with buoyancy aids to wear on the water at all times.

We also run "Paddle Parties" for small groups (min. 9 years old), at a time to suit you.

Visit our website for online bookings or contact our Centre Activities Manager for more details on 07854 655968 / mark@phoenixoutdoorcentre.co.uk

Water sports camps and parties for children aged 9-16 from New Barnet, East Barnet, Barnet, Friern Barnet, Finchley, West Finchley, East Finchley, Brent Cross, Brent, Golders Green, Highgate, Totteridge, Arkley, Hendon, West Hendon, Mill Hill, Burnt Oak, Edgware, Cricklewood, Colindale, Stanmore, Harrow, Harrow Weald, South Harrow, Pinner, Greenford, Headstone, Eastcote, Hatch End, Sudbury, Kenton, Wembley, North Wembley, Wembley Park, Alperton, Neasden, Surbiton, Willesden, Kilburn, West Hampsted, Hampstead, Swiss Cottage, Chalk Farm, St. Johns Wood, Belsize Park, Kentish Town, Potters Bar, London Colney, Borehamwood, Elstree, Watford, Bushey Heath, Aldenham, Radlett, Brookmans Park, Little Heath, Cockfosters, Oakwood, Southgate, Enfield, Muswell Hill, Alexandra Park, Hornsey, Haringey, London, North London, North West London, Hertfordshire, Middlesex

Memorable children’s parties throughout London and the Home Counties!

Tailor-made, original parties to suit your budget and the birthday child’s interests. Exciting party themes include:

• Traditional Parties - Games, Magic, Disco, Balloon Modelling, Puppets and Face Painting
• Themed Character Parties Featuring Peppa Pig, Micky & Minnie, Hello Kitty, Woody and Buzz Lightyear and more
• Build-a-bear Parties
• Sporty Parties
• Party Hire
• Themed Party Tableware

“Just wanted to say thank you so much for the party yesterday, you were amazing and all the kids loved you, thank you so much for all the hard work you put in, would highly recommend you!” Joanna Lesser

Visit our website for full details or contact us today to create the best ever party for your child!

Highfield Park has 60 acres of open space offering footpaths, cycleways, boules courts, a 2 mile tree trail, orchards, millennium maze, mediterranean garden and a wide variety of wildlife.

Starlight Dance Academy is a well established Dance School offering children's Ballet, Tap and Modern dance classes in the Baldock and Hemel Hempstead areas.

Children accepted from the age of 3 for ballet and from the age of 5 for Tap and Modern. We nurture all the children towards examination grades.

Classes held five evenings a week and also on Saturdays, please e-mail for more information.

E-Mail: sam-bloxham@breathemail.net

 

For lots to do on the canal please call on the number above.

We are a drama academy that focuses on the development of young people, through dynamic and curriculum-driven drama classes. Our weekly classes follow a multi award-winning approach to help children build key life skills, including building their confidence and self-esteem.

Our drama curriculum is designed to give your child:

• Ongoing confidence and self-esteem
• Communication and social interaction skills
• Energy, enthusiasm, and a positive approach to life
• Creativity and lateral thinking skills
• Performing arts and presentation skills
• Self-awareness, self-expression, and emotional intelligence

Search your postcode on our website to your local Drama Kids Studio!

Find your local Drama Kids studio and contact the Principal by searching your postcode at dramakids.co.uk

Performing arts classes for boys and girls in Aylesbury & Leighton Buzzard, Bristol, Bromley, South West London, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire, Cardiff City & Caerphilly, Cardiff West & Vale, Monmouthshire & Newport, Croydon, Derbyshire, Nottingham, Dorking, Exeter, Falkirk & Stirling, Fife, Fleet, Glasgow, Gloucestershire, Gravesend & Sevenoaks, Lanarkshire, Liverpool, Mid Cheshire, Mid Scotland/Edinburgh, North Leicestershire, North London, Norwich, Preston, Rotherham, Runcorn, Sheffield West, Sefton, St Helen's, Staffordshire, Sussex, Sutton Coldfield, Swansea, West London, Wirral, Wolverhampton and York

SNAP! Childcare places specialist nannies and carers for babies, children and young adults who have additional needs. We offer a friendly, but professional service, both to individual families and organisations.

We offer a nationwide service, providing experienced and qualified nannies, carers and enablers for children and young adults who may have a range of special needs from a mild learning disability to profound and multiple disabilities and their siblings!

Our carers have a wide range of experience, including Makaton & British Sign language, Conductive Education, speech, occupational and physio therapy. We deal with live-in, daily, permanent and temporary positions. All nannies and carers are carefully vetted and personally interviewed. At least two references are verbally verified and an Enhanced Police Check is required (SNAP Childcare is a Registered Body with the Criminal Records Bureau).

Please log onto our website for full details.

Web: www.snapchildcare.co.uk

Shaw's Corner was the primary residence of the renowned Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw; now a historic National Trust property open to the public.

Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/shaws-corner/

Re-Wild your child this Summer holiday

Use code ALL4KIDS10 to get 10% OFF!

Our residential 3-day and 5-day kids camps run throughout the summer holidays, for children aged 8 to 14.

Immersed in the natural world, children will unplug from technology and learn how to live in the wild. With fun activities such as lighting campfires, building and sleeping in shelters, archery and tomahawk throwing, wilderness first aid and camouflage and concealment, these outdoor adventure camps will not only keep your children entertained, but also teach them lifelong skills.

Email: hello@campwilderness.co.uk

Children's residential summer camps in Kettering, Cuffley, Gloucestershire, Tonbridge, Kent, Castle Howard in Yorkshire, Snowdonia National Park and Pembrokeshire.

Where the FUN never stops!

Cascade Camps runs their fun filled holiday camps during all school holidays. Join us for February half term, Easter, May half term, October Half Term and Summer in fantastic venues near you.

Cascade Camps provide Ofsted registered holiday camps for children aged 3-16 during all school holidays. With Multi-Activity, Performing Arts, Theatre, Football, Artists Studio and even Cascade Cubs (3-4 year olds), there is something for everyone! We strive to make camps fun, varied and safe for everyone and you can book with peace of mind knowing that our camps are flexible, affordable and FUN!

Venues:

Westbrook Hay prep School ( Hemel Hempstead)
Lockers Park Prep School (Hemel Hempstead)
York House School (Watford)
Parmiters School (Watford)
Bedford School (Bedford)
Katherine Warrington School (Harpenden)

At Cascade Camps, you’ll find:

• A programme for everyone – Multi-Activity, Performing Arts, Theatre, Football, Artist Studio and Cascade CUBS (3-4 year olds). Book the same programme for the whole holiday or try a new one each day!
• Over 80 activities in our Multi-Activity programme!
• The standard camp day is 9:30am to 4pm with wrap around care available between 8:00am and 6:00pm.
• We accept childcare vouchers and tax-free childcare as full or part payment.
• Ofsted registered – quality programmes run by qualified, experienced, caring and FUN staff.

For more information or to book online, visit our website at www.cascadecamps.com or you can give us a call if you'd rather speak to a member of our team 07395 087250.

This summer, children can explore the great outdoors with expert-led bushcraft activities designed to inspire curiosity, confidence, and connection with nature.

At SuperCamps, children aged 6–12 enjoy a hands-on experience that combines survival skills, nature education, and adventurous play—all in a safe, supportive environment.

What your child will experience:

• Learning essential bushcraft skills such as fire lighting, shelter building, and tool use
• Exploring wildlife, plants, and natural habitats
• Team challenges and outdoor games to build teamwork and resilience

Camp details:

• Duration: 5 full days (9 am–5 pm), with extended care from 8 am–6 pm available
• Ages: 7–12 years
• Open to boys and girls of all skill levels

Why parents trust us:

✓ Ofsted-registered with strong safety and care standards
✓ Experienced instructors with specialist outdoor knowledge
✓ Encourages independence, creativity, and respect for the environment

Bushcraft Kids Holiday Camp is available this summer across:
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Dorset, East Sussex, Essex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, London, Middlesex, Oxfordshire, Somerset, Surrey, Warwickshire, Wiltshire

All locations welcome boys and girls, regardless of school type or name.

Since launch, SuperCamps Bushcraft has offered children the chance to develop vital outdoor skills, make new friends, and enjoy active, screen-free days in nature.

Adventurous, educational, and fun—this summer, Bushcraft Kids Holiday Camp connects children with nature and inspires a lifelong love of the outdoors.

Spaces are limited and these popular camps fill up fast—book now to secure your place

Web: www.hertfordmuseum.org

Performing Arts and Empowerment sessions using Street dance styles and the arts such as breaking and performing arts.

We also offer work experience, career development and bespoke empowerment workshops. So if you have an objective we can put together a workshop that fits your needs.

We also have event/party enhancing services with dj and dancer with request such as mirror man or promotional dance services.

Email: info@jaronjoinerofficial.com

Pots of Art - It's Fun and it's easy. Come and have fun painting your own original masterpiece, even if you don’t think you’re artistic!

With our help, stencils and stamps you can create an original work of art with pottery.

We also organise Be My Bear parties, Baby Photography and Baby Impressions.

Complimentary squash, tea and coffees.

Locations:
St Albans 01727 739933
Hitchin 01462 420265

Children's arts & crafts parties in Hertfordshire

Brainwave is an independent Charity based in Bridgwater, providing developmental therapy for children who have both physical and cognitive disabilities, whether caused by brain injury,genetic abnormality, or accident.

A programme of physical and cognitive exercises is designed by the therapy team according to each child’s very specific needs. These exercises are taught to the child’s parents and carers who carry out the programme in the comfort and familiarity of the family home; through which 80% of children make measurable improvements and some achieve a degree of independence far beyond their families’ expectations.

1500 children have benefited from the Brainwave Programme since the Charity was established in 1982.

Email: enquiries@brainwave.org.uk

Web: www.pottersbartown.co.uk

For those families seeking help and advice regarding children's behavioural and emotional problems. The approach taken is to examine parents childhood experiences and their own parenting practices, their own emotions and expectations of their child with a view to making adjustments to the way they deal with their child.

37 years experience of clinical psychology with children and parents including 32 years within the NHS. Face to face one hour appointments in London and Bristol.

Please contact us on the above number.

Are you interested in going to Oxford or Cambridge, but are daunted by the admission process. We are here to help you realise your dream.

Focusing solely on these two world-class institutions, we specialise in helping students gain an edge over the competition, seriously improving their chances of success.

All our work is based on one simple principle - the analysis of success. We interview, in depth, hundreds of undergraduates to discover what lay behind their success, this together with the expertise of ex-admissions tutors, experienced professionals and our own consultants gives us a winning formula.We offer help at every stage of the admissions process. Contact the above number or log on to our web site for more information.

Web: www.OxbridgeApplications.com

Activate Camps has the widest range of sport and activity holiday camps in the UK.

At Activate Camps we create fun, safe, and engaging camps where kids and teens can develop their skills and confidence. With a wide range of sport-specific and activity camps, every child has the opportunity to be at their BEST. Through a mix of technical training sessions, exciting challenges, and team games, including the Activate Games, there’s something for everyone to enjoy while learning and having FUN!

We provide children with the opportunity to do what they love during the school holidays!

Camps operate 9.30am - 4.30pm (extended hours 8.30am-5.30pm [8am-6pm at some venues]).

We accept all major childcare voucher providers.

Use code ALL4KIDS for 15% discount!

Email us info@activatecamps.co.uk

Children’s holiday camps in Abingdon, Banbury, Bath, Berkhamsted, Cheadle Hulme, Cobham, Colwyn Bay, Crawley, Derby, Dulwich Common, Epsom, Guildford, Harpenden, Kenilworth, Lightwater, London, Long Sutton, Loughborough, Nottingham, Oundle, Rugby, Salisbury, Sevenoaks, Sherborne, Shrewsbury, Spratton, Staines, Taunton, Uttoxeter, Wellington, Weybridge, Wimborne, Woodcote.

Web: www.dehavillandmuseum.co.uk

This summer, children can spark their curiosity with exciting electricity experiments and hands-on science activities designed to inspire young minds and make learning fun.

At SuperCamps, children aged 6–12 enjoy interactive science sessions that encourage exploration, critical thinking, and creativity in a safe and supportive environment.

What your child will experience:

• Fascinating electricity experiments that demonstrate scientific principles in action
• Hands-on activities that promote problem-solving and discovery
• Team challenges and creative projects that make science exciting and accessible

Camp details:

• Duration: 5 full days (9 am–5 pm), with extended care from 8 am–6 pm available
• Ages: 6–12 years
• Open to boys and girls of all skill levels

Why parents trust us:

✓ Ofsted-registered with excellent safety and care standards
✓ Encourages curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning
✓ Experienced instructors passionate about science education

Mad Science Kids Holiday Camp is available this summer across:
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Dorset, East Sussex, Essex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, London, Middlesex, Oxfordshire, Somerset, Surrey, Warwickshire, Wiltshire

All locations welcome boys and girls, regardless of school type or name.

Since launch, Mad Science has brought the excitement of science to children, inspiring discovery and a passion for STEM through interactive experiments.

Engaging, educational, and electrifying—this summer, Mad Science Kids Holiday Camp makes science thrilling and fun.

Spaces are limited and these popular camps fill up fast—book now to secure your place.

Singing, Dancing and Acting classes for 2-18 year olds!

Stagecoach Performing Arts Royston & Baldock offer drama, singing and dance classes for children aged 2-18 years. We provide quality part-time training in the performing arts and welcome all students in our local area.

Email: royston@stagecoach.co.uk

After-School performing arts classes and holiday clubs for children in Royston && Baldock

These stables specialise in children's lessons. Ages 5-14yrs. Private one-to-one lessons available during the week after school. Group lessons at weekends. To book in advance phone Liz Teggin.

Community museum charting the history of the local area. There is an art gallery upstairs with changing exhibitions.

Web: www.busheymuseum.org