October Half-Term Camps & Workshops 2025
Almost half-term already… how did that happen?! If you’re looking for ways to entertain the kids, we’ve pulled together a summary of holiday camps that are going on in the area, including drop-off camps and workshops which range from a few hours to a full day. We’re still in the process of adding things as and when we hear about them, so if you know of any more please do get in touch and let us know. You can also check out things to do in our Event Calendar.
Because there’s so much to take in, we’ve split the guide into a few sections – 1) Creative & Forest School; 2) Performing Arts; 3) Multi-Activity / Multi-Sports; and 4) Sport-Specific camps including for example football and tennis camps. We hope that makes it a bit easier to navigate (the links above will also take you straight there).
1) Creative & Forest School
For children aged 8 to 11 years
- Kingston, Richmond.
- ‘Halloween Advertising’ film camp. Children will be making promotional films for holiday destinations best suited to the spookier traveller. They will be peddling snowboarding trips to vampires, scuba diving adventures to mummies, and graveyard getaways to ghouls. There will be an amazing team of award winning filmmakers to guide your children for this three day, fun filled explosion of creativity.
- The camps take place between the 27th – 29th October from 10.00am-3.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 5 to 17 years.
- Isleworth, Kingston, Putney, Richmond, Teddington, Twickenham.
- ‘Spooky & Spectacular’ workshops, with two workshops running each day in each location, including Witch with Soft Pastels; Crow with Clay; Jack O Lantern with Acrylic; Mushrooms with Watercolour and Pencils; and more (not all workshops available at all locations).
- The workshops take place from 10.30am-12.00pm & 12.30-2.00pm as follows:
- Isleworth: 29th & 30th (6-15yrs). You can book online or find out more by emailing isleworth@cygnetsartschool.com.
- Kingston: 28th – 31st October (5-13yrs). You can book online or find out more by emailing kingston@cygnetsartschool.com.
- Putney: 27th & 28th October (5-12yrs). You can book online or find out more by emailing putney@cygnetsartschool.com.
- Richmond: 28th – 30th October (5-12yrs). You can book online or find out more by emailing richmond@cygnetsartschool.com.
- Teddington: 28th – 30th October (5-12yrs). You can book online or find out more by emailing teddington@cygnetsartschool.com.
- Twickenham: 28th – 31st October (5-14yrs). You can book online or find out more by emailing twickenham@cygnetsartschool.com.
For children aged 6+ years.
- Teddington.
- Spooktacular half-term workshops that take place throughout the week and include: Ghastly Handprint Clay Dishes; Autumn Mug Painting; and more – and including a Halloween party on the final day 31st October.
- The workshops take place between 27th – 31st October from 10.00am-12.00pm (except party on the 31st October 3.00-5.00pm). You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 5 to 12 years old.
- Kingston, Richmond, Twickenham.
- Five-day ’Spooky Science’ camps where children will enjoy a science expedition into the unknown and over the week will do 40+ safe, fun, STEM craft-focused activities, exciting demonstrations, hands-on, take-home experiments, team games and fun quizzes – across chemistry, biology and physics! Every day includes four indoor classroom-based fun, hands-on, science sessions and three outdoor activity playground breaks. Daily places may also be available (details of how to request this are on the booking page).
- The camps takes place between 20th – 31st October from 9.00am-3.30pm, with the option to extend from 8.30am-4.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 7 years.
- Cobham (drop-off/pick-up in Putney & Richmond).
- Outdoor Owls transports the children in their nursery minibus to their site in Cobham, where a typical day will include a morning adventure to an area of the woods, a forest-school session, group games, mindfulness moments, and imaginative play. Children are provided with a stimulating and nurturing environment where they have the freedom to express themselves, make friends, and just be in nature
- The camps take place between 27th – 31st October from 8.25am-5.15pm (Putney) or 8.15am-4.00pm (Richmond). You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 11 years.
- Richmond.
- Packed with unmissable experiences, the camps bring together the very best in childcare and music. Children start each morning with a fun-filled ‘Learn Together, Play Together’ instrumental session (this half-term, the instrument is the guitar). Then the afternoons include carefully created, interactive workshops. From sport to drama, dance to crafting, music to wellbeing, every workshop is designed to inspire your child right up until pick up time!
- The camps take place between 27th – 31st October from 9.30am-4.00pm, with the option to extend from 8.00am-5.15pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children from 4 to 11 years.
- Hampton Wick.
- Children will enjoy a range activities including art from nature, campfires and using tools. They will be able to follow their interests, make connections and be part of a community.
- The camps take place between 29th – 31st October from 10.30am-2.30pm, with the option to extend from 9.30am-3.30pm. You can find out more and book online here.
* See also Thames Young Mariners in the Multi-Activity section. *
2) Performing Arts
For children aged 4 to 16 years.
- Teddington.
- This Musical Madness event will be a fun filled three days catering for all abilities and focusing on the three main genres of performance; acting, dancing and singing. All disciplines will be delivered by professional performing practitioners who will be working with the students towards an informal sharing on the final day of which parents, family and friends are invited to. Certificates and awards are presented at the sharing.. Whether your child is new to the arts or has plentiful experience they will have a fun and enjoyable time with Boundless, where experience isn’t necessary but a love to learn, perform and get creative is..
- The event takes place between the 27th – 29th October from 10.00am-2.00pm, with the option to extend from 9.00am-4.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children from 5 to 15 years old.
- Petersham, Teddington, Twickenham.
- This half-term, there are dance & drama camps packed with fun as children explore different musicals, make new friends, and develop skills with guest teachers from the Industry. Children can also participate in gymnastics, tennis and multi-sports camps with the opportunity to experience up to five different sports each day, plus down time with arts & crafts, talent shows and other games kids love.
- The camps take place between 20th – 31st October from 10.00am-4.00pm with a free extension from 8.30am-5.00pm (drama/gymnastics/tennis) or 8.30am-4.30pm with a free extension available until 5.00pm (multi-sports). You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 5 to 12 years.
- Hampton Hill, Teddington
- Two one-day workshops this half-term. One ‘Monster Mash’ workshop in Teddington for 5-12yrs and one ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ workshop in Hampton Hill for 8-12yrs. The wickedly fun Monster Mash workshop will give your little monsters the chance to take centre stage, diving into the world of musical theatre through ghoulish drama games, eerie stage makeup & masks, and a spine-tingling monster mash routine. The K-Pop workshop is perfect for children who love to sing, dance, and perform. They’ll explore catchy songs, learn dynamic choreography, and dive into exciting drama & improvisation games, ending with a vibrant showcase for family and friends!
- The workshops take place on the 27th & 29th October from 9/9.30am-4.00pm, with half days available for Monster Mash. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 12 years..
- Twickenham
- .Two workshops this half-term. One Spooktacular workshop for 4-12yrs and one K-Pop Demon Hunters workshop for 8-12yrs. In the Spooktacular workshop, children will step into a world of spooky stories, silly monsters and fang-tastic fun, with hilarious Halloween-themed drama and improv games; creepy-cute arts & crafts; team challenges and comedy-spooky activities. They’ll learn a spine-tingling routine to end the day with a frightfully fun group performance. In the K-Pop workshop, children will enjoy catchy songs and exciting choreography; fun drama and improvisation games; teamwork and creativity; with a mini-showcase at the end for family and friends.
- The workshops take place between 27th – 29th Octobe from 9.00am-4.00pm, with the option to extend from 8.00am-5.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 16 years.
- Twickenham.
- ‘Addams Family’ dance camps for 4-10yrs that provide a fun and enriching experience for children regardless of their ability. They will be taught various dance styles such as ballet, acrobatics, jazz, street dance, tap and contemporary. The focus is on enhancing technique, boosting self confidence, fostering creativity and a love of dance. A three-day intensive for experienced dancers 11-16yrs that offers a diverse range of dance and performance styles, including ballet, pointe, contemporary, jazz, repertoire, and musical theatre. Classes are led by qualified instructors from MHDS, The Royal Ballet, The Royal Academy of Dance, English National Ballet, Rambert, Laine Theatre Arts, Tring and London Contemporary.
- Both camps take place between 28th – 30th October from 9.00am-4.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 18 years.
- Barnes, Putney
- Children will enjoy singing, dancing and acting their way through the day in a Stagecoach Spook-tacular! No experience necessary, just enthusiasm. Make new friends in a creative, fun and safe environment with Stagecoach’s expert team.
- The workshops take place on the 29th & 30th October, from 9.30am-3.30pm. You can find out more and book online here.
3) Multi-Activity / Multi-Sports
For children aged 5 years up to Year 7.
- Teddington, Twickenham.
- Children can chose a wide range of fun activities such as: bouncy castles, go-karts,, computer fun, arts & crafts, dodgeball, carnival day, circus skills, Wii Dance, bingo, plus lots, lots more!
- The camps take place between 27th – 31st October from 9.00am-5.00pm, with the option to extend from 8.30am. You can find out more and book online here (Teddington) or here (Twickenham).
For children aged 4 to 14 years.
- Barnes.
- Children are kept happy and active with an epic range of activities delivered daily – the ultimate blend of classic sports and exhilarating fun. From adapted versions of traditional sports like rugby, football, cricket, netball, and rounders to pure excitement on giant inflatables, all sessions are a thrilling adventure.
- The camps take place between 27th – 30th May with drop-off between 8.30-9.15am and pick up between 4.30-5.00pm, with the option to extend to 6.00pm. You can book find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 12 years.
- Kew.
- Multi-sports or football camps are available for children to enjoy. Fun packed days full of games, sport, creativity and adventure – led by experienced, energetic coaches.
- The camps tale place between 27th – 31st October from 8.30am-4.00pm, with the option to extend to 5.00pm and with half days available. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 5 to 12 years.
- Teddington.
- These camps take place at Bushy Park Sports Club. They offer specially crafted camps with a variety of thrilling adventures and creative explorations, all designed to foster lasting friendships. Their team of expert instructors ensures that everyone has the time of their life, while also learning valuable life skills. With outdoor activities, arts & crafts, sports and games, there’s something for everyone.
- The camps take place between 27th – 30th October from 9.00am-4.00pm (registration from 8.30am). You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 3 to 14 years.
- Chiswick Bridge.
- Children will enjoy friendly, fun and safe holiday camps, where they’ll be able to stay active, enjoy sports and activities with friends, and develop new skills in sessions run by experienced coaches and camp leaders. Multi-activity and football camps are available for children aged 5+yrs, with children aged 3-4yrs able to enjoy a half-day football camp.
- The camps take place between 20th – 31st October from 9.00am-3.00pm, with half days also available. The half-day football camps take place from 9.00am-1.00am. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 11 years.
- Barnes, East Sheen, St Margarets.
- Holiday HQ: Kids Fest is here! Packed with creativity, movement, and unforgettable memories, these camps are designed to give children an epic school holiday filled with variety and fun. Each day unlocks a brand-new theme, bursting with exciting Hero Activities, creative Make & Take workshops, and high-energy Skill Zone challenges – all crafted to inspire imagination, build confidence, and keep children smiling all day long.
- The camps take place between 27th – 31st October from 8.30am-5.30pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 13 years.
- Hampton, Isleworth, Kingston, Whitton.
- Children will experience all the fun and excitement of a mixture of active and non-active games and activities, catering for all tastes and interests.
- The camps take place between 27th – 31st October from 10.00am-4.00pm, with the option to extend from 8.15am-6.00pm. If you have three children, the 3rd child goes free! You can find out more and book online here, or by calling 01276 21884.
For children aged 4 to 11 years.
- East Sheen.
- These camps offer an action-packed activities programme featuring a wide range of sports, arts & crafts and leisure based activities for children in a safe and nurturing environment.
- The camps take place between 27th – 31st October from 9.45am-4.15pm, with the option to extend from 8.00am-6.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 3 to 9 years.
- Barnes, Kingston, Mortlake, Richmond.
- These camps are filled with fantastic sports games, skills and drills, including wildly creative warm ups, sport skill sessions, team building activities and games.
- The camps take place between 27th – 31st October from 9.30am-1.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children from 3 to 12 years
- Putney, Twickenham.
- At these multi-activity camps, there’s never a dull moment! Sessions feature a simply massive selection of games and activities, which are perfect for children who like to be active and on the move without playing traditional sports.
- The camps take place between 27th – 31st October from 9.00am-3.30pm, with the option to extend until 5.30pm (Twickenham) or 8.15am-5.15pm with half-days also available (Putney). You can find out more and book online here.
For children from 3 to 15 years.
- Barnes..
- There are a range of football, netball, tennis, padel and mini multi-sports camps on offer for all abilities. Football camps are for Y1-Y10; netball camps are for Y1-Y7; tennis camps are for 6-13yrs; padel camps are for Y1-Y8; mini multi-sports camps are for children aged 3-5yrs.
- The camps take place between 20th – 31st October from 10.00am-3.00pm (football, tennis, padel & netball) or 10.00am-12.00pm (mini multi-sports). You can find out more and book online here.
The Rugby Universe (Multi-Sports)
For children aged 5 to 11 years.
- Twickenham.
- These camps include fun games and sports activities such as dodgeball, rounders, ring tennis, rugby skills games, volleyball, rounders and more.
- The camps take place between 27th – 30th October from 9.00am-4.00pm, with the option to extend from 8.30am-4.30 and half days also available. You can find out more and book online here.
Thames Young Mariners Adventure Zone
For children from 5 to 13 years.
- Ham.
- There are a variety of camps depending on age. Little Foxes camps (5-6yrs) include animal tracking, lighting fires, making puppets, building dens and much more! Little Explorer and Woodland Explorer camps (6-11yrs) include land based activities such as sucker archery, a challenge course, den building, and eco arts & crafts. Multi-activity camps (8-13yrs) include a mixture of land and water based activities, such as kayaking and raft building. There are also five-day sailing courses available (11-16yrs).
- The camps take place between 27th – 31st October from 9.30am-4.15pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 3 to 14 years
- Teddington.
- Children are split into two age groups. Children up to 7yrs (Play School & Big Toppers) spend most of the day with nothing else on their minds but playing, exploring and having fun. Children ages 8-14yrs (Adventurers) are taken on excursions in and around London, including biking, trampolining, swimming, and visits to a museum or zoo.
- The camps take place between 27th – 31st October from 9.00am-4.00pm, with the option to extend from 8.30am-4.30pm. You can find out more and book online here.
* See also Camp England in the Performing Arts section; and Blue Moon Academy, Community Parks Tennis, Teqnic Tennis, Top Football & Top Tennis in the Sport-Specific section. *
4) Sport-Specific
Football:
For children aged 3 to 15 years.
- Chiswick Bridge.
- There are multi-sports camps offering children a carousel of sports to choose and compete in throughout the day including dodgeball, cricket, olympics and more (3-13yrs). Football-only camps are also on offer, with a range of football-related games and challenges, including shootouts, world cup, target games, matches and more (5-15yrs).
- The camps take place between 20th – 31st October from 9.00am-12.30pm (3-4yrs) or 9.00am-4.30pm (5-15yrs). You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 3 to 14 years.
- Chiswick Bridge.
- The perfect way to keep any budding young footballer busy during the forthcoming half term. These football camps are for all abilities, and are jam-packed with fun football games, skill challenges, penalty shoot outs, matches and tournaments.
- The camps take place between 20th – 31st October from 9.00am-4.00pm, with half-days also available.. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 3 to 14 years.
- Barnes.
- Fun and professional football coaching camps which provide the perfect opportunity to develop as a footballer, whatever the standard of your child. Every session is jammed packed of fun-filled games so every child learns the game in a fun and enjoyable way. There is also the opportunity to combine football with tennis for a multi-sports camp.
- The camps take place between 27th – 31st October from 9.00am-1.00pm, with 2hr football camps also available; or from 9.00am-1.00pm (3-10yrs) or 9.00am-3.00pm (10-14yrs) for multi-sports. You can find out more and book online here.
* See also Allstar Holiday Camps, Foxes Club & Rocks Lane in the Multi-Sports section. *
Gymnastics:
For children aged 3 to 12 years.
- Chiswick Bridge.
- There’s enough to keep the most adventurous kids out there busy and having serious fun, all in a safe and secure specially adapted facility. A choice of general gymnastics camps for younger children and skill-specific workshops for older children.
- The camps take place between 27th – 31st October from 10.00am-1.00pm or 2.00-5.00pm (or children can stay the whole day), with early drop off and lunch club also available. You can find out more and book online here.
The Little Gym Hampton & Teddington
For children aged 3 to 12 years.
- Hampton Hill.
- The camps combine fun, sport, creative activities and learning to keep your kids active, entertained and laughing. All while carefully developing their minds, bodies and self-confidence. There are ‘Super Quest’ camps for children aged 3-8yrs and ‘Skill Thrill’ camps for children aged 5-12yrs.
- The camps take place between 27th – 30th October from 10.00am-1.00pm or 2.00-5.00pm (or children can stay the whole day), with early drop off and lunch club also available. You can find out more and book online here.
Richmond Gymnastics Association
For children in Reception to Year 6
- Kew.
- A team of friendly coaches will support beginners at the start of their gymnastics journey and help those with more advanced skills to progress and further develop their gymnastics. On top of that, there will be lots of holiday themed fun, games and relaxation time too.
- The camps takes place between 28th – 31st October from 9.00am-4.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
* See also Camp England in the Performing Arts section. *
Hockey:
For children aged 6 to 18 years.
- Teddington.
- Children can get active, have fun, learn and develop under the expert guidance of professional coaches and senior club players. Camps are streamed to provide games, skills and matches for younger or less experience players and more challenging opportunities for older or more skilful players.
- The camps take place between 28th – 30th October from 9.30am-3.00pm, with half-days also available. You can find out more and book online here.
Netball:
For children in Year 3 to Year 10.
- Ham.
- Children will have the chance to learn new skills, make friends and have fun. The camps have a different coaching focus each day and end in a tournament on the final day.
- The camps take place on the 23rd October from 9.00am-12.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
* See also Rocks Lane in the Multi-Sports section. *
Rugby:
For children aged 6 to 14 years old.
- Twickenham
- Camps are open to boys and girls of all abilities. Experienced Harlequins coaches strive to develop the player as a whole and ensure your child always has fun and feels part of the team!
- The camp takes place on the 27th & 28th October from 9.15am-3.15pm. You can find out more and book online here.
Swimming:
For children aged 3+ years.
- Richmond.
- Five-day courses where there are no more than three children per group. If you haven’t done a holiday intensive course before, you will be amazed at how much progress is made!
- The courses take place between 27th – 31st October with a half-hour slot at the same time each day. You can find out more and get an application form on their website.
Tennis:
For children aged 3 to 15 years.
- Richmond.
- Fun packed tennis camps with a combination of technical learning, matchplay and games.
- The camps take place between 27th – 31st October from 10.00-10.45am (3-5yrs), 11.00am-1.00pm (6-12yrs), or 1.00-3.00pm (10-15yrs). You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 5 to 15 years.
- East Sheen, East Twickenham.
- These fun packed holiday camps are for children of all abilities to help develop essential tennis skills. There are also full-day multi-sports camps available.
- The camps take place between 20th – 31st October from 9.00am-4.00pm for multi-sports or 10.00am-1.00pm (4-8yrs) or 1.00-4.00pm (9-15yrs) for tennis. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 5 to 18 years.
- Twickenham.
- Action-packed activity sessions run by Jeremy Hooton and his LTA Accredited coaching team. Children learn tennis skills and develop the ABC’s of tennis – agility, balance and coordination – along with fun games and match play (suitable for all abilities).
- The camps take place between 27th – 31st October from 10.00am-12.00pm (5-8yrs), 12.00-2.00pm (8-10yrs), or 2.00-4.00pm (11-18yrs). You can find out more and book online here.
Tennis LIFE @ Sheen Lawn Tennis & Squash Club
For children aged 5 to 16 years.
- East Sheen.
- These camps take place at Sheen Lawn Tennis & Squash Club. Each day will have an age appropriate teaching theme and players will learn and compete in a fun and social environment. They will develop all aspects of tennis including technical, tactical, physical and mental skills. Players will be separated into their age/level on the day. The camps are open to non-members as well as members.
- The camps take place between 27th – 31st October from 9.30-11.30am (5-11yrs) or 12.00-2.00pm (12-16yrs). You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 12 years.
- Barnes.
- Teqnic aims to run the most fun tennis camps in London! Their aim is get children playing great tennis and they believe the best way to do that is by getting them truly engaged. If they can can start their players on a life long love affair with the game, they have done their job. Tennis in the morning, multi-sports in the afternoon.
- The camps take place between 27th – 31st October rom 10.00am-3.00pm, with early drop off available from 9.00am. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 3 to 14 years.
- Barnes.
- These camps provide the perfect opportunity to experience tennis, whatever the standard of your child. Tennis should be fun and at Top Tennis they ensure every child learns the game they love in an enjoyable and safe environment. There is also the opportunity to combine tennis with football for a multi-sports camp.
- The camps take place between 27th – 31st October from 9.00-11.00am (3-5yrs), 9.00am-12.00pm (6-9.5yrs) or 12.00-3.00pm (9.5-14yrs) for tennis only; or from 9.00am-1.00pm (3-9.5yrs) or 9.00am-3.00pm (9.5-15yrs) for multi-sports. You can find out more and book online here.
* See also Camp England in the Performing Arts section & Rocks Lane in the Multi-Sports section. *
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