Christmas Holiday Camps & Workshops 2023

With Christmas just around the corner, you might be wondering how you’re going to keep the little ones busy while you get on with work or all those last-minute chores. Well, the good news is that not everything is shutting down in the run up to Christmas, and there are a few holiday camps and workshops for your kids to enjoy. If you know of anything else that’s on, please do get in touch and let us know

Don’t forget to also check out our separate guide to Christmas Fairs. Lights & Markets to see what’s on in the festive season, and Event Calendar which is always packed full of inspiration.

1) Creative & Forest School

Outdoor Owls

For children aged 3 to 7 years.

• These camps take place in Cobham, with drop off / pick up at Richmond & Putney Unitarians Church in Richmond or St Margarets Church in Putney (Outdoor Owls transports the children in their nursery minibus). The owlstanding team has lots of fun learning activities in the forest including mud kitchen, cooking on the fire, tree climbing, den building, low ropes, obstacle course, STEM activities, bushcraft, tool work, minibeast hunts, sports games, tug of wars and more! Each day they go on an adventure walk through the rhododendron jungle.
• The camps take place between 18th – 22nd December, from 8.20am-4.00pm. There is more information and a booking enquiry form on their website.

Picassos In The Park

For children aged 5 to 11 years.

• This two-day Christmas workshop takes place at Barn Elms in Barnes. Children will enjoy a super fun and activity packed camp learning about the inspirations and influences of iconic artists and exploring their own creativity to produce masterpieces in different styles and mediums, working in both 2D and 3D.
• The workshop takes place on the 18th & 19th December, from 9.30am-3.00pm. You can find out more and book online.

Strings Club

For children aged 4 to 11 years.

• These camps take place at Kings House School in Richmond. Packed with unmissable experiences, the camps bring together the very best in childcare and music. During this winter camp, there is a ‘Festive Fun’ timebase, and the focus instrument is the ukulele. The morning music lessons are an ideal introduction for those new to playing an instrument, or if your child already plays the teachers cater up to Grade 8. The afternoons include two fun-filled workshops based on the week’s theme. right up until pick-up time.
• The camps take place between 18th – 21st December, from 9.30am-4.00pm with the option to extend from 8.00am-5.15pm. You can find out more and book online here.

Wurkshop  

For children aged 7+ years. 

• These two-day workshops take place at Wurkshop in Barnes. Children will enjoy the Santa’s Wurkshop Grotto, making gorgeous gifts using the full range of Wurkshop’s materials and equipment… they don’t want to ruin any surprises but activities may include lino block carving and printing, or gilding with gold leaf, perhaps sewing and ceramics.
• The workshops take place on the 14th & 15th or 20th & 21st December, from 10.00am-3.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.

2) Performing Arts

Petite Performers

For children aged 3 to 7 years.

• These camps take place at Kitson Hall and Rose House in Barnes, and All Saints Church in East Sheen. With a ‘Winter Fairytale’ theme, children will love this dance & drama camp where they’ll be twirling with excitement and singing out to hit songs whilst working towards a little performance.
• The camps take place between 18th – 22nd December, from 9.00am-1.00pm. You can find out more and book online here. 

3) Multi-Activity / Multi-Sports

Ace Activity Camp

For children aged 5 years up to Year 2.

• These camps take place at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Teddington. They offer a wide range of fun activities, including go karts, bouncy castles, cooking, gardening, Lego, soft play, computers and much more!
• The camps take place between 2nd – 5th January from 9.00am-5.00pm, with the option to extend from 8.30am. You can find out more and book online here.

Blue Moon Academy

For children aged 3 to 14 years.

• These camps take place at Chiswick Rugby Club in Dukes Meadows (just the other side of Barnes/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. 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.
• The camps take place between 18th December – 5th January, from 10.00am-4.00pm, with the option to extend from 9.00am and half-days also available. You can find out more and book online here.

Excel Sports

For children aged 3 to 14 years.

• These camps take place at Kings House Sports Ground in Dukes Meadows (just the other side of Barnes/Chiswick Bridge). They are 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 14th – 22nd December & 3rd January from 9.00am-4.00pm, with half-days also available.. You can find out more and book online here.

KOOSA Kids

For children aged 4 to 13 years.

• These camps take place at St Mary’s Primary School in Hampton; and The Vineyard School in Richmond. 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 2nd – 5th January 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.

The Little Foxes Club

For children aged 18 months to 14 years.

• These camps take place at QH Memorial Sports Ground (River Pitches) in Chiswick (just north of 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 camps are available for children aged 3+yrs, with children aged 18m-2yrs able to enjoy a 1hr football session.
• The multi-activity camps take place between 2nd – 5th January from 9.00am-3.00pm, with half days also available. Children must be 5+yrs to stay for the whole day.. The toddler football camps takes place from 9.30-10.30am. You can find out more and book online here.

NS Sports

For children aged 4 to 11 years.

• These camps take place at East Sheen Primary School. They 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 22nd December & 2nd – 5th January from 9.45am-4.15pm, with the option to extend from 8.00am-6.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.

Premier Education

For children from 4 to 12 years

• These camps take place at Twickenham Prep School in Hampton; and at The Mall School in 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 18th – 22nd December, from 9.00am-4.00pm (Hampton) or 9.00am-5.00pm (Twickenham). You can find out more and book online here.

Rocks Lane 

For children from 3 to 15 years.

• These camps take place at Rocks Lane Multi-Sport Centre in Barnes. There are a range of football,  netball, tennis and mini multi-sports camps on offer for all abilities. Football camps are for children aged 6-15yrs; netball camps are for 6-12yrs; tennis camps are for 6-13yrs; mini multi-sports camps are for children aged 3-5yrs.
• The camps take place between 11th – 22nd December & 2nd – 3rd January from 10.00am-3.00pm (football, tennis & netball) or 10.00am-12.00pm (mini multi-sports). You can find out more and book online here.

4) Sport-Specific

Football:

Foxes FC

For children aged 4.5 to 14 years.

• These camps take place at QH Memorial Sports Ground (River Pitches) in Chiswick (just north of Chiswick Bridge). Children will enjoy friendly, fun and safe holiday camps, where they’ll be able to stay active, enjoy football with friends, and develop new skills in sessions run by experienced coaches and camp leaders.
• The camps take place between 2nd – 5th January from 9.00am-3.00pm, with half days also available. You can find out more and book online here.

* See also Blue Moon Academy, Excel Sports & Rocks Lane in the Multi-Sports section. *

Gymnastics:

The Little Gym Chiswick

For children aged 3 to 12 years.

• These camps take place at The Little Gym in Chiswick (just the other side of 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. The camps are split into two age groups – 3-5yrs and 6-12yrs.
• The camps take place between 18th – 22nd ∂December & 2nd – 4th January 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.

• These camps take place at The Little Gym in 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 Kids Quest’ camps for children aged 3-8yrs and ‘Skill Thrill’ camps for children aged 5-12yrs.
• The camps take place between 2nd – 5th January from 9.00am-1.00pm (3-8yrs) or 2.00-5.00pm (5-12yrs). You can find out more and book online here.

Richmond Gymnastics Association  

For children in Reception to Year 6

• These camps take place at Richmond Gymnastics Association in Kew. With daily gymnastics themes and a focus on skills development, these full day camps are great for both beginners and those more advanced. The team of holiday camp 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.
• These camps take place at Richmond Gymnastics Association in Kew. With gymnastics themes and a focus on fun as well as skills development, these Christmas are great for both beginners and those more advanced. The 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 Christmas fun, games and relaxation time too.
• The camps takes place between 19th – 22nd December from 9.00am-4.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.

Tennis:

Camp England

For children from 5 to 15 years old.

• These tennis camps take place at NPL Club in Teddington (Bushy Park). Children will enjoy a nurturing platform for your child to enjoy becoming a more technically, tactically and physically developed tennis player whilst also having a great time!
• The camps take place between 18th – 21st December, from 10.00am-4.00pm with a free extension from 8.30am-5.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.

Community Parks Tennis 

For children aged 4 to 12 years.

• These camps take place at Sheen Common and Palewell Common in East Sheen; and at Cambridge Gardens in East Twickenham. These fun packed holiday camps are for children of all abilities to help develop essential tennis skills.
• The camps take place on the 21st & 22nd December, from 9.00am-3.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.

* See also Rocks Lane in the Multi-Sports section. *

Other:

Glendale Golf 

For children aged 5 to 18 years.

• These camps take place at Richmond Park Golf Course. Perfect for little rippers, these camps are a great way for youngsters to learn golf. All abilities welcome, and newcomers are especially welcome. Make new friends in a fun, safe environment.
• The camps take place on the 20th & 21st December & 3rd & 4th January, from 9.00am-1.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.

Sports Generation

For children aged 2 to 13 years.

• These intensive four-day courses take place at a private pool in Petersham. They’re an ideal opportunity for children to greatly develop their confidence and hence accelerate their progression over a very short period of time. 
• The courses take place between 18th – 22nd December with a half-hour slot at the same time each day. There are more details on their website.

Teddington Hockey Academy

For children aged 6 to 18 years.

• These camps take place at Teddington School on Broom Road. 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 19th – 21st December, from 9.30am-3.00pm, with half-days also available. You can find out more and book online here.

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