1st for Activity Camps at Barracudas

Activities on offer include motorsports, archery, trampoline, swimming, arts and crafts, drama, circus skills and many more. Barracudas operate 29 centres in the South and South East of England. All camps are OFSTED registered and have a quality assurance award from 4Children. Children enjoy 6 hour long activities each day. Standard hours are 8.30am-5.30pm with the option to join the AM and PM club from 8am-6pm. Barracudas recruit all their own staff who are subject to a rigorous selection process and CRB checks. Open Easter and Summer holidays.

Fax: (01480) 492715
E-Mail: info@barracudas.co.uk

Kids Klub

Camp Beaumont

Residential Camp Enquiries – please call 01603 660 333
Day Camp Enquiries – please call 01263 823 000

Super Camps

FREE Extended days 8am-6pm!
Over 40 activities available- sports and arts & crafts
Childcare vouchers accepted
OFSTED regulated
Specialised Academies for children aged 6 and over
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Exsportise

Exsportise summer sports camps offer children excellent standards of coaching in tennis, football, golf, hockey, rugby, dance, basketball, swimming and horse riding, as well as a range of activities such as indoor climbing, canoeing and mountain biking.

Because we specialise in sports camp holidays, children can spend between 15 and 30 hours a week focussing on one or two sports, enabling them to really improve, and gain a real sense of achievement. Year after year we find that not only do our students improve technically, but they learn more about teamwork, and increase their confidence.

Our 1-3 week holiday camps are held during July and August in two beautiful UK locations: Seaford College School, in West Sussex - near London; and Clayesmore School in Dorset - a short journey from the fast West Country train line to London.

Approved by BAHA – the British Activity Holiday Association.

Email: info@exsportise.co.uk

SCL Holiday Activities

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 £18 per day.

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.

Fax: (0845) 833 5747
Email: enquiries@scl-online.co.uk

Kings Camps

Email: info@kingscamps.org

XUK – Residential camps for children and teens (6-17)

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

Ackers Outdoor Activity Centre, The

Toboggan Parties - Fun and energetic way to celebrate a birthday or special occasion.

Whizz Kids - Holiday Activities, especially designed for the adventurous 8-16 year olds! Summer Holiday specials.

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS - Make new friends and learn new skills at our fantastic After School Clubs. With Climbing on Tuesdays, Canoeing on Wednesdays and Skiing on Thursdays we have all your adventurous activity needs covered. Sessions last from 6pm - 7.30pm and are open to all 8 - 16 year olds. At the cost of just £5 per child per session this is an opportunity to good to miss.

Pingu Ski School - Sunday morning ski lessons for 4 - 7 year olds. Be as comfortable on skis as Pingu! Colouring Competitions and Pingu DVD Give - aways!

Our great activities are available all year round! Make it a fun day out for the whole family. Take advantage of our subsidised rates! Book now on: 0121 772 5111.

Live the Adventure! at Winmarleigh Hall

Since February 1998 Winmarleigh Hall in Lancashire, has welcomed more than 50,000 schoolchildren to participate in outdoor activity and computing courses. Due to exceptional demand, we are delighted to offer residential activity holidays for 8 – 13 year olds during the summer holidays.

Lorrin Golf

Places are available, with booking available at:

THRIFT MUSIC THEATRE CAMPS

Chosen as the Best Camps for Creative Kids in 2007 by Sainsbury’s Magazine & featured on BBC’s ‘Do Something Different’.

"Absolutely amazing” – Graham 16

“Inspiring..everyone should have a go.” – Becky 14

Exciting, unique and innovative residential Music Theatre camps for 11-19 year olds, led in small groups (30 max) by some of the very best professional artists from the World of Theatre.

Discover new ways of telling stories using music, video, light, movement and a whole range of exciting and unusual ideas. Learn skills that you never knew you were capable of!

Inspirational surroundings at Ufton Court, a 15th Century manor house in West Berkshire.

A safe and happy family atmosphere with fantastic staff, great food and comfortable accommodation.

To find out how you can be involved visit:

Open Door Adventure

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:

• Climbing & Abseiling
• Canoeing
• Cave Exploration
• Horse Riding
• White Water Rafting
• Archery
• Pigeon Shooting
• And lots more….

Visit Open Door Training and be sure of an action-packed adventure.

All 4 Kids Workshop Theatre Camp

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!

Summer Dates:
13th - 17th July 2009
20th - 24th July 2009 

For further information please contact Denise Waterman on (07876) 254 691 or

Email: watermancinders@btinternet.com

The Outward Bound Trust

Outward Bound® is the organisation for outdoor adventure in Britain, for all young people aged 11-24. With four great centres in some of the UK’s most beautiful and inspiring locations, there’s plenty on our doorsteps to excite, challenge, motivate and engage participants. We take young people out into the fells, lakes, mountains and lochs, under the constant guidance and expert supervision of our outstanding outdoor instructors. Kayaking on the Dovey estuary, climbing Ben Nevis, camping overnight in the Lake District, sailing on Lake Ullswater or journeying across the Highlands by canoe and on foot, are just some of the fantastic adventures that young people will take part in. It’s a great way to make new friends and meet people from all walks of life, both from the UK and abroad.

Our residential courses run throughout the summer, with a choice of either 1-week activity and adventure courses or 3-week expedition and wilderness journeys.

Email: enquiries@outwardbound.org.uk
Head Office: Hackthorpe Hall, Hackthorpe, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2HX

Wellington Riding

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.

Fax: 0118 932661
E-Mail: welly@riding.demon.co.uk

Kids Play Holiday Clubs

Moorland Hall - Adventure Holidays

We have been organising outdoor pursuits for young people between the ages of 9 – 15 for over 20 years. Our dedicated team of qualified instructors ensure that everyone enjoys safe and exciting activities, which include:

Archery, kayaking, climbing, abseiling, high ropes course & Jacob’s ladder, mountain biking, gorge walking, raft building, horse riding, surfing, mountain boarding, camp craft and survival skills, swimming, assault course and air rifle shooting. We also have plenty of indoor entertainment.

Our guests live as part of the family and sleep in the main house or in the attached coach house. We have staff 24 hours a day and there is always someone there just in case they are needed.

Please see our website for more details, dates and prices for this year.

Email: info@moorlandhall.co.uk
Fax: (01822) 810661

St Andrews Links Golf Academy

For more information visit our web site:

For Life Experiences

We provide all the tackle, bait and tuition needed the exciting sport of angling and have FLE coaches present in South Wales, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Hampshire and Dorset. For Life Experiences personalizes every experience allowing everyone from complete beginners to season anglers to benefit from our years of experience. Our CARP CAMPS allow youngsters to visit some of the very best carp waters in the country over a week long period and learn a variety of skills, meet new friends and even meet some of our special star guests who make appearances throughout the week!

Our BIRTHDAY PARTIES make for an exciting way to spend your special day with friends and family and our GET HOOKED and FISH FOR LIFE experiences are perfect for SCHOOLS and YOUTH GROUPS.

Please call the office on 07595 024 363 or preferably e-mail info@forlifeexp.com and we will put together the perfect fishing experience for you.

Email: info@forlifeexp.com

Cuffley Camp

Residential and day courses, summer camps, activity days, family camping in August and choose from a large range of wonderful birthday parties.

 Cuffley

Village Camps

Campers are in age-appropriate groups and they choose from a variety of focused programmes all of which provide fun, entertainment and a real take-home value! In addition, physically challenging and mentally stimulating activities encourage teamwork, the development of personal and social skills and re-enforce confidence.

Programme options include:

Language Camps: Gain confidence in your conversational French, German or English while having a fun-filled holiday
Adventure Camps: Action-packed camps with hiking, climbing, rafting, high ropes, kayaking, caving and so much more
Tennis Camps: A structured multi-level programme that enables every player to significantly improve skills
Leadership Training Camps: Award-winning programmes, specially designed to help and inspire teenagers 15 to 18 years old
Film Academy Camp: A super programme for Film-making enthusiasts combined with wonderful activities in the Austrian Alps

Also available: Football, Basketball, Performing Arts, Junior Camps (7-9 year olds), Creative Arts, Golf, Horse Riding and the truly unique China Experience Camp, an adventure in ancient China with fascinating activities excursions and visits!

An experienced team of counsellors in the ratio of 1 for every 6 campers assures complete supervision, safety and care for each and every kid.

Crystal Palace National Sports Centre

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

EAC

Our day camps are located in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lenzie and Ramsgate plus we operate a residential camp in Surrey for children aged 9 -16. Our EAC Plus Courses allow the children to take their EAC camp experience that little bit further through expert tuition in a range of activities including horse riding, football, water sports and dance.

Our day camp programme operates from Monday to Friday from 9 – 5 with our extended hours from 7.45am – 9.00am and 5.00pm – 6.30pm included at no additional cost. To find out more or to make a booking please contact us on 0845 113 0022 or click on the webpage link below.

Killary Adventure Co

With superb accommodation the purpose-built K2 Centre, there is room for everyone's budget and taste. Climb Ireland's highest rope course, brave the bungee jump, shoot your first clay pigeon or explore the Killary Harbour by kayaking, sail or water-ski.

Groups and individuals welcome with accommodation for up to 90. Our children's summercamp programme for children aged 8 -17 runs from the end of June to the end of August each year and we welcome school groups, scouts and youth clubs throughout the year.

Ram Rugby Skills Camps

The Ram Rugby Skills Camps are based around core skills every rugby player needs and can always improve. The coaching will be adapted to suit the level of the participant.

Each specific skill day will be taken by either a professional player with particular recognition in that area or a top coach in the field who would normally train Premiership and International players.

The camps are suitable for boys and girls aged 7 to 12 years old and will be run from 10am to 4pm daily.

5 DAYS OF SUMMER RUGBY FUN

Monday – PASSING with Andrew Gomarsall (World Cup Winner)
Tuesday – SPEED with Margot Wells (Speed coach to Premiership players)
Wednesday – ATTACK Phil Greening (England International)
Thursday – DEFENCE with Chris Sheasby (England International)
Friday – MATCH PLAY with Special Guests

VENUES
3rd – 7th August @ Marlow RFC
10th – 14th August @ Dorking RFC
17th – 21st August @ Reeds Weybridge RFC
24th – 28th August @ Sutton & Epsom RFC

To book a place and for further information, please visit:

Mad Science

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.

Excel Sports Academy

Programmes include a Multi-Sports Camp with different sports and activities, and an Excel Plus Camp that includes football, tennis, rugby, rock climbing, horse riding and snowsports. Camp begins at 9am - 5pm with an early drop off & late collect option from 8am – 6pm free of charge. Half-day or daily bookings available in the Multi-Sports Camp.

For more information, please visit our website www.excel-sports.co.uk or call 0131 554 4249. Excel really is Edinburgh's leading children's holiday sports and activity camp. Now in it's 13th Year! Unmissable, and excellent fun!

Email: fun@excel-sports.co.uk

Culford Sports and Tennis Centre Holiday Activities

Culford Sports and Tennis Centre is a multi-sports complex offering excellent indoor and outdoor facilities:

• Indoor Tennis Centre plus outdoor courts
• 25m indoor swimming pool
• Sports hall with indoor climbing wall
• Squash courts
• Fitness suite
• Extensive outdoor pitches including all weather pitches and cricket square.

Please go to our website for more information and to download a booking form, or telephone 01284 729324, or email cstc@culford.co.uk to book your child’s place.

The Holiday Club and AfterSchool Club

Staff hold NVQs in Playwork. Debby owns and runs both clubs ensuring that the best possible care is taken of your children. TASC collect children from schools in Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Mill End Chorleywood.

TASC for children aged 4-8 years. The Youth Club for 8-12 years.

Equipment includes Snooker, Pool, Football, PS2s, Air Hockey, Dressing Up, Construction Toys, Table Football .... the list is endless. The Youth Club has a separate computer room and TV room. We also have a TV and DVD room at TASC. We are well known for our wonderful art and craft and have a garden with swings, slide, sandpit, basketball, bikes etc.

During the Holiday Club we have snooker/football tournements, sports sessions, art & craft, parachute/drama/party games plus lots more. Children choose what they do and when.

Web: www.theholidayclub.net

Manor Adventure

We can offer more than 35 different activities with qualified instructors, including abseiling, canoeing, climbing, caving, high ropes, etc. AALA Licenced.

Manor Adventure has established an enviable reputation within the Adventure and Activity Holidays Market by providing excellent quality holidays year after year at unbeatable prices. With superb staff, excellent pastoral care and a stunning location, Manor Adventure is the best place for your family activity holiday.

Long weekends start from £189 fully inclusive; Weeks from £349. Call us on 01584 861333 to discuss your individual requirements.

Michael Vaughan Cricket

Michael Vaughan Cricket is all about developing children’s cricket skills through fun and enjoyment and uses a game-centred approach to improve the three key areas of cricket; batting, bowling and fielding. The programme uses fun sessions, games and competitions to develop every child’s cricket skills and techniques, which they can put into practice in the big games and at the final days’ ‘Cricket Festival’. The week is themed around the world’s greatest cricketing nations and the coaching and games for each day reflect the culture, techniques and cricketing legends of the nations represented that day.

Centre Stage

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.

Email: info@centre-stage.biz

Escapade Activity Holidays

Please phone for further details.

Adventure & Computer Holidays Ltd

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.

Focus Activities

We are a family run business, in the business of providing excellent opportunities for families to enjoy the Great Outdoors in a safe, friendly and nurturing environment. Our courses, ranging from single day to multi-day activity holidays give us the opportunity to create for you that unique family event. So, if you have ever wanted to try abseiling or gorge walking or caving or rafting (the list goes on!) contact us soon to book your next 'family time' with a difference.

We offer a bespoke service to all our customers in both a leisure context and for education support purposes. Our schools programmes are becoming very popular as teachers see first hand how our outdoor activities help develop their children into the citizens of tomorrow. Please visit the website for further details of the wide ranging opportunities awaiting you.

UKSA

The Summer Club includes a full programme of activities including Windsurfing, Dinghy Sailing and Kayaking. And with many more hilarious team games such as the Raft Building Challenge and Iron Man competitions, it’ll be a fun-packed summer to remember! Or if you’re looking for something even more exhilarating, why not try our 7 day residential Summer Camp with many more activities thrown into the mix?!

Prices start from £150 for the 5 day summer club. Interested? Check our website for more information.

Email: info@uksa.org

Days Made Easier

• Flexible opening hours
• Excellent quality as a standard
• Professional, CRB checked and highly motivated staff
• Value for what you pay
• Variety of activities

Our bespoke after school service to schools offers a variety of activities such as languages, sports, arts, drama, music and an allocated homework slot. This ensures that the children spend their time with us having fun as well as adding to their learning experience.

We are currently situated in Hendon and will be opening a new facility in Ilford from September. Visit our website to see full details and to read our excellent Ofsted report online.

Email: info@daysmadeeasier.co.uk

Rockley Watersports

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.

Jubilee Hall Sports Centre

Cherwell District Council Leisure Services

• Specialised sports coaching courses.
• Star-Track Athletics.
• Easter & Summer holiday activities for 5-15 yr olds.
• Sports, arts and youth group databases.
• Contact details for play groups in North Oxfordshire.

Dunolly Adventure Outdoors

The children will participate in a selection of activities everyday, including the evenings, ranging from thrilling white water rafting and gorge ascents to nature walks, archery, and climbing.

International Soccer Schools

International Soccer Schools takes place at venues across the UK during the Easter and summer holidays.

Cape Adventure International

Holidays include Sea Kayaking, Climbing, Abseiling, Land Yachting, Surfing, Orienteering, Hill Walking, Wild Camping and Surviving on an uninhabited island overnight......

Unaccompanied international young people (12 -17 yrs), families (8yrs +) and adults.

Family atmosphere with friendly staff, comfortable accommodation and delicious home-cooked food. Flights from the south to Inverness daily. Adventure Activities Licensing Authority R1116.

Email info@capeventure.co.uk