May 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 5 to 12 years.
- Isleworth, Kingston, Putney, Richmond, Teddington, Twickenham.
- ‘Delicious Dinners’ workshops. Two workshops run each day in each location and include: Pastries Still Life with Soft Pastels; Full English Breakfast with Clay; Chocolate Sundae with Gouache; Sushi with Fineliner and Watercolour; 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: 28th & 29th May (6-15yrs). You can book online or find out more by emailing isleworth@cygnetsartschool.com.
- Kingston: 27th – 30th May (5-14yrs). You can book online or find out more by emailing kingston@cygnetsartschool.com.
- Putney: 27th May (5-14yrs). You can book online or find out more by emailing putney@cygnetsartschool.com.
- Richmond: 27th – 29th May (5-12yrs). You can book online or find out more by emailing richmond@cygnetsartschool.com.
- Teddington: 27th – 29th May (5-12yrs). You can book online or find out more by emailing teddington@cygnetsartschool.com.
- Twickenham: 27th – 30th May (5-14yrs). You can book online or find out more by emailing twickenham@cygnetsartschool.com.
For children aged 5.5 to 11 years.
- Barnes.
- These immersive adventures enable children to explore, create, problem-solve and collaborate in the outdoors. Blending nature skills, gaming principles, real tools and technology, these camps are imaginative, fast-paced and challenging! Activities include: storytelling, bushcraft and survival skills, Forest School activities, visual art, crafting, outdoor exploration, drama, filmmaking, DT and making skills, woodworking, science and technology, cooking and many more!
- The camps take place between 27th – 30th May from 9.30am-4.00pm, with the option to extend from 8.30am-6.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 5 to 12 years old.
- Richmond, Twickenham.
- Four-day ’Weird 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 27th – 30th May 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 – 30th May from 8.15am-4.00pm (Richmond) or 8.25am-5.15pm (Putney). 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 camp’s focus instrument is the ukulele). 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 – 30th May from 9.30am-4.00pm, with the option to extend from 8.00am-5.15pm. 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 14 years.
- Teddington.
- This Musical Madness event offers a fun-filled three days which focus on developing children’s aptitude and skill level within acting, dancing and singing. All disciplines will be delivered by professional performing practitioners. 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 May from 10.00am-2.00pm. 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 27th – 30th May 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 In Year 1 to Year 6.
- Twickenham
- A ‘show-in-a-week’ where children will rehearse and perform a brand new adaptation of Robin Hood. They will rehearse over four days with a professional director, and on the fifth and final day the cast will take to the stage in front of friends and family.
- The ‘show-in-a-week’ takes place between 27th – 31st May, with the first four days from 9.00am-3.30pm and the final day from 9.45am. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 16 years.
- Twickenham.
- ‘Snow White’ 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. Intensives for experienced dancers 11-16yrs that offer 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.
- The camps take place between 27th – 30th May, and intensives between 27th – 29th May, from 9.00am-4.00pm. 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 – May 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 8 to 16 years.
- Kingston.
- Albany Outdoors is an accredited outdoor, adventure and water activity centre. They have multi-activity half-days and days where children will have great fun getting to grips with activities including kayaking, open canoeing, bellboating, dragon boating, archery and problem solving exercises. Weeklong kayaking & canoeing courses are also available.
- The camps take place between 27th –30th May from 9.00am-5.00pm, with half days also available. You can 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 – 30th May from 8.30am-4.00pm, with the option to extend to 5.00pm. 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 – 29th May from 9.30am-4.00pm (registration from 8.30am). 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 or Olympian busy during the forthcoming half term. In the multi-sports camps your child will be able to experience mini tennis, hockey, dodgeball, cricket, netball, athletics, and rounders. Sessions include fun-filled coaching sessions, skill challenges and games. The football-only 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 27th – 30th May from 9.00am-4.00pm, with half-days also available.. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 5 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.
- The camps take place between 27th – 30th May from 9.00am-3.00pm, with half days also available. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 12 years.
- Barnes, East Sheen, St Margarets.
- Children will enjoy fun activities spanning seven core categories: Super Sports; Power Teams; Global Kids; Creative Inventors; Brain Boosters; Zen Masters; and Splash Zone.
- The camps take place between 27th – 30th May from 8.30am-5.30pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 13 years.
- Hampton, 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 – 30th May 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 – 30th Mayfrom 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, Richmond, Kingston.
- 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 28th – 30th May 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 – 30th May from 9.00am-3.30pm, with the option to extend until 5.30pm and half-days available in 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 27th – 30th May 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.
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 camps (6-7yrs) include land based activities such as sucker archery, a challenge course, den building, and eco arts & crafts. There are also paddleboarding days for 8-13yrs.
- The camps take place between 27th – 30th May 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 – May from 9.00am-4.00pm, with the option to extend from 8.30am-4.30pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 11 years.
- Kingston / Ham border.
- Children will be involved in a range of fun and engaging indoor and outdoor activities such as small team games, messy play, storytelling, outdoor play in the YMCA’s large grounds, mindfulness, arts & crafts, music, dance, and lots more. There will also be sports and lots of other fun activities incorporated into the daily timetable.
- The camps take place between 27th – 30th May from 10.00am-4.00pm, with the option to extend from 8.30am-6.00pm. Extended days include a Pod softplay session at 5.00pm, subject to availability. You can find out more and book online here.
* See also Camp England in the Performing Arts section; and Blue Moon Academy, Top Football & Top Tennis in the Sport-Specific section. *
4) Sport-Specific
Cricket:
For boys and girls aged 4 to 15 years.
- Richmond.
- They offer both hard ball and soft ball training and welcome girls and boys of all abilities. During the camp children will cover all aspects of cricket and with the use of bowling machines and plenty of coaching aids, your child will gain some valuable tips to make it a beneficial camp for all.
- The camps take place between 27th – 30th May from 9.00am-3.00pm, with half-day options also available. You can find out more and book online here.
For boys and girls aged 5 to 15 years.
- Teddington.
- These hugely successful cricket holiday camps have been running for more than 30 years now, with highly qualified, vastly experienced coaches and low player to coach ratios. They have a variety of fun wet weather activities too if needed – but hopefully not required!
- The camps takes place between 27th – 30th May from 10.00am-4.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
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 26th – 30th May from 10.00am-1.00pm (3-4yrs) or 10.00am-4.00pm (5-15yrs), with the option to extend from 9.00am and half-days also available. You can find out more and book online here.
For children in Year 2 to Year 10.
- Twickenham.
- These camps are always great fun with lots match time and skill based games and drills – the perfect way to get your children out in the fresh air for some football fun.
- The camps take place between 27th – 30th May from 10.00am-1.00pm. You can find out more here or book by emailing sports@kidscoach.uk.net.
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 26th – 30th May 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, Excel Sports, 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 – 30th May from 9.00am-12.00pm or 1.00-4.00pm (or children can stay the whole day). 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 May from 10.00am-1.00pm with an early drop off from 9.00am available (3-8yrs) or 2.00-5.00pm (5-12yrs), or 5-8yrs olds can stay the whole day. 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 27th – 30th May from 9.00am-4.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 11 years.
- St Margarets
- Fun-based all-level gymnastics camps specialising in perfecting fundamental skills, building strength, rhythm, balance, coordination and confidence all while having fun!
- The camps take place 27th & 28th May from 10.00am-1.00pm. 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 May 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 29th & 30th May from 9.00am-12.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
* See also Rocks Lane in the Multi-Sports section. *
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 26th – 30th May 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 – 30th May 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.
- The camps take place between 26th – 30th May from 10.00am-1.00pm (4-8yrs) or 1.00-4.00pm (9-15yrs). 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 26th – 30th May 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 – 30th May 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 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 26th – 30th May 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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