February Half-Term Camps & Workshops 2024
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 half-term events that you can enjoy together as a family in our Half-Term Family Activities guide, as well as 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 5-15 years.
- These ‘Winter Wonderland’ workshops take place at Van Gogh House in Isleworth; Cygnets HQ in Kingston; St Mary’s Church in Putney; Richmond & Hillcroft Adult Community College; St Mary’s Parish Hall in Teddington; and Eel Pie Island in Twickenham. Two workshops run each day in each location and include: Arctic Fox With Coloured Pencils; Snowflakes With Ink; Snowy Landscape With Watercolour; Igloo At Night With Soft Pastels; Clay Walrus; and Arctic Tern With Gouache. (not all workshops available at all locations).
- The workshops take place from 10.30am-12.00pm & 12.30-2.00pm as follows:
- Isleworth: 12th & 13th February (6-15yrs). You can book online or find out more by emailing isleworth@cygnetsartschool.com.
- Kingston: 14th – 16th February (5-12yrs). You can book online or find out more by emailing kingston@cygnetsartschool.com.
- Putney: 12th & 13th February (5-12yrs). You can book online or find out more by emailing putney@cygnetsartschool.com.
- Richmond: 13th – 15th February (5-12yrs). You can book online or find out more by emailing richmond@cygnetsartschool.com.
- Teddington: 14th – 16th February (5-12yrs). You can book online or find out more by emailing teddington@cygnetsartschool.com.
- Twickenham: 12th – 16th February (5-14yrs). You can book online or find out more by emailing twickenham@cygnetsartschool.com.
For children aged 5 to 12 years.
- These ‘Code Like A Rockstar’ camps take place at Tower House School in East Sheen. They are the perfect opportunity for your child to explore the world of coding from every angle, with new innovative projects and exciting STEM activities each day. It’s time to let your child’s creativity shine and get ahead in the world of technology!
- The camp take place between 12th – 16th February, from 10.00am-4.00pm, with a free early drop-off also available. You can find out more and book online.
For children aged 5 to 18 years.
- These workshops takes place at the Landmark Arts Centre in Teddington. For children aged 5-11yrs there is a Let’s Get Messy Creative Club where children can dive into a world of colours and imagination with different art themes, learn exciting crafting techniques and create unique masterpieces, unleash their culinary creativity with cupcake decorating, and learn the art of sewing. For children aged 11-18yrs there’s a Songwriting and Music Production Workshop over two days, where children will unleash their creativity and take their musical skills to new heights, guided by a professional musician. They’ll learn melody writing to chord progressions, harmony craft, and arranging; and form bands with fellow musicians, rehearse, and culminate the experience with a live performance for parents!
- The workshops takes place on the 14th & 16th February from 9.30am-3.30pm (Creative Club), or 12th & 13th February from 10.00am-3.00pm (Songwriting & Music Production). You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 5 to 12 years old.
- These five-day camps take place at King’s House School in Richmond; and The Mall School in Twickenham. These ‘Science Whizz’ camps are a science expedition into the unknown and over the week your child will do 40+ science activities, exciting demonstrations, hands-on experiments, team games and fun quizzes. 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 12th – 16th February, 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 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). 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 12th – 16th February, from 8.20am-4.00pm (minimum two days). There is more information and a booking enquiry form on their website.
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. This half-term’s camp has a ‘Love & Kindness’ theme. Children start each morning with a fun-filled ‘Learn Together, Play Together’ instrumental session (this camp’s focus 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 12th – 16th February, 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.
- This Musical Madness event takes place at the Teddington Methodist Church. It will be a fun-filled three days, catering for all abilities and focusing on developing your child’s aptitude in the three main genres of performance; acting, dancing and singing – working towards an informal sharing on the final day for family and friends. All disciplines will be delivered by professional performing practitioners.
- The Musical Madness event takes place between 12th – 14th February, 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.
- These camps take place at The German School in Richmond; NPL Club in Teddington (Bushy Park); and Orleans Park School in 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 12th – 16th February, from 10.00am-4.00pm with a free extension from 8.30am-5.00pm (gymnastics/tennis/drama) 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 11 years.
- This five-day ‘show in a week’ take place at Orleans Park Secondary School in Twickenham, with the final day at The Exchange Theatre in Twickenham. Children will rehearse and perform a new adaptation of Beauty & The Beast. 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.
- Rehearsals take place between 12th – 15th February, from 9.00am-3.30pm, and on the 16th February from 1.45pm (final performance at 6.00pm). You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 6 to 11 years.
- This ‘Play In A Week’ holiday club takes place at the Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond. Children will have a a fun, creative, and inspiring time devising and rehearsing their own play to be performed on stage at the OT on the final day. Working with a director, the group will decide what story they want to tell and how to tell it. Whether they are new to drama or an experienced performer, it’s an exciting, inclusive opportunity to meet new people, learn new skills and make some theatre!
- The holiday club take place between 12th – 16th February at 10.00am, with the final performance on the 17th February at 11.00am. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 10 years.
- This three-day course takes place at the Crossway Centre in Twickenham. Children will enjoy a glittering drama, dance and singing adventure as they head off into a magical ice-covered land. The adventure will be filled with drama, games, dancing and singing as children return to Arendelle to meet Anna, Elsa and their friends. Using improvisation, music and movement, they will sing and dance their way towards a dazzling performance for family and friends.
- The courses take place between 12th – 14th February, from 10.00am-3.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 3 to 7 years.
- These camps take place at Kitson Hall in Barnes, and All Saints Church in East Sheen. With a ‘Candyland’ 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 12th – 16th February, from 9.00am-1.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
3) Multi-Activity / Multi-Sports
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 12th – 16th February from 9.00am-5.00pm, with the option to extend from 8.30am. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 14 years.
- These camps take place at St Paul’s School in Barnes. Activ Camps provide innovative and inclusive variations of traditional games and sports, giving children the opportunity to escape any negative experiences or stereotypes. They also provide children with experiences that they would not normally encounter, with activities such as Body Zorbing, Archery Tag, rock climbing and a number of epic giant inflatables being just a few of the favourites.
- The camps take place between 12th – 16th February 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 in Reception up to Year 6.
- These camps take place at The Kings Primary CofE School in Kew. Multi-sports or football camps are available for children to enjoy.
- The camps tale place between 12th – 16th February 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 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 12th – 16th February 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.
For children from 3 to 16 years old.
- These camps take place at Christ’s School in Richmond. The camps offer children the opportunity to learn new skills, discover new interests, have fun with new friends, and most importantly grow in confidence. Each camp programme is tailor-made by age group; there is something for everyone to enjoy.
- The camps take place between 12th – 16th February with drop-off between 8.30-9.15am and pick up between 4.30-5.30pm, with the option to extend from 8.00am-6.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children in Year 3 up to Year 7.
- These camps take place at Collis Primary School in Teddington. They offer a wide range of fun activities, including bouncy castles, go-karts, art, computing, crazy golf, dodge ball, swimming, carnival day, bumper boats, circus skills, Wii Dance, bingo, plus lots, lots more!
- The camps take place between 12th – 16th February from 9.00am-5.00pm, with the option to extend from 8.30am. You can find out more and book online here.
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 12th – 16th February from 9.00am-4.00pm, with half-days also available.. You can find out more and book online here.
Junior Adventures Group (previously Fit For Sport)
For children aged 4 to 12 years.
- These camps takes place at Orleans Primary School in Twickenham; Sheen Mount Primary School in East Sheen; Barnes Primary School; and Meadlands Primary School in Ham. 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 12th – 16th February from 8.30am-5.30pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 13 years.
- These camps take place at St Mary’s Primary School in Hampton; Teddington Sports Centre; Whitton Sports Centre; 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 12th – 16th February 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 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 12th – 16th February from 9.00am-3.00pm, with half days also available. Children must be 4.5+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.
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 12th – 16th February 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.
- These camps take place at Old Deer Park (London Welsh Rugby) in Richmond. They 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 on the 12th & 13th February, from 10.00am-1.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children from 4 to 12 years
- These camps take place 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 12th – 16th February from 9.00am-3.30pm, with the option to extend until 5.30pm. You can find out more and book online here.
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 12 – 16th February 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.
The Rugby Universe (Multi-Sports)
For children aged 5 to 11 years.
- These camps takes place at Marble Hill Park, Richmond Road in Twickenham. They include fun games and sports activities such as dodgeball, rounders, ring tennis, rugby skills games, volleyball, rounders and more.
- The camps take place between 12 – 15th February 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.
- These camps take place at Thames Young Mariners in Ham. There are a variety of camps depending on age, including forest school camps for children aged 5-6yrs; and land-based multi-activity camps for children aged 6-13yrs with activities such as bush craft survival skills; eco arts & crafts; orienteering; team challenges & games; climbing, and more.
- The camps take place between 12th – 16th February from 9.30am-4.15pm. You can find out more and book online here.
* See also Camp England in the Performing Arts section. *
4) Sport-Specific
Football:
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 12th – 16th February from 9.00am-3.00pm, with half days also available. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 3 to 14 years.
- These camps take place at Barnes Tennis Club. 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 12th – 16th February from 9.00-11.00am (3-5yrs) or 9.00am-1.00pm (6-14yrs) for football only; or from 9.00am-1.00pm (3-9.5yrs) or 9.00am-3.00pm (9.5-14yrs) for multi-sports. You can find out more and book online here.
* See also Allstar Holiday Camps, Blue Moon Academy, Excel Sports & Rocks Lane in the Multi-Sports section. *
Gymnastics:
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. This half term they have a ‘Crazy Carnival’ theme, with ‘Carnival Adventure’ Super-Quest Camps for children aged 3-5yrs, and ‘Amazing Acrobat’ Skill Thrills Masterclasses with a different theme each day for children aged 6-12yrs, Children will build strength and balance, as well as learning a selection of exciting circus and acrobat skills!
- The camps take place between 12th – 16th February 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 13th – 16th February from 9.00am-1.00pm (3-8yrs) or 2.00-5.00pm (5-12yrs). You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 3 to 8 years.
- This camp takes place at My Gym in Richmond. There Dinosaur themed games, swings, gymnastics, arts & crafts, face painting/tattoos, zip wire, and goodies to take home – basically the most fun possible in a 2.5hr period!
- The camp takes place on the 13th February from 1.15-3.45pm. You can find out more and book online here.
Richmond Gymnastics Association
For children in Reception to Year 6
- These ‘Love & Friendship’ four-day camps take place at Richmond Gymnastics Association in Kew. With gymnastics themes and a focus on fun as well as skills development, they’re are great for both beginners and those more advanced. RGA’s 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 fun, games and relaxation time too.
- The camps takes place between 13th – 16th February from 9.00am-12.00pm or 1.00-4.00pm, or children can opt to stay for the whole day. 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.
- 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 13th – 15th February 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.
- These camps take place at Grey Court School in 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 15th & 16th February 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.
- This two-day camp takes place at Twickenham Stoop. They 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 12th & 13th February, from 9.00am-4.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 10 to 16 years.
- These camps take place at London Welsh Rugby Club in Richmond. Coaching will focus on catching & passing, decision making, support & evasion, aerial catching, skill development and tackle technique through the use of games and game scenarios making it a thoroughly fun experience. It is suitable for all girls and boys, whether an experienced player or completely new to the game.
- The camp takes place on the 15th & 16th February from 9.30am-3.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
Swimming:
For children aged 2 to 13 years.
- These intensive four-day courses take place at private pools in Barnes and 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 12th – 16th February, with a half-hour slot at the same time each day. There are more details on their website.
For children aged 3+ years.
- These intensive five-day courses take place at St Richard’s School in Richmond, 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 12th – 16th February, 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.
- These camps take place at Old Deer Park (Pools On The Park) in Richmond. They offer fun packed tennis camps with a combination of technical learning, matchplay and games.
- The camps take place between 12th – 16th February, from 10.00-10.45am (3-5yrs), 11.00am-1.00pm (6-10yrs), or 1.00-3.00pm (10-15yrs). You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 15 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 between 12th – 16th February, from 10.00am-1.00pm or 1.00-4.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
Tennis LIFE @ Sheen Lawn Tennis & Squash Club
For children aged 12 to 16 years.
- These camps take place at Sheen Lawn Tennis & Squash Club in East Sheen. Each day there will be a tactical theme to work on players’ technique to play the game. Children will develop all the areas of their game, through open drills, practices, games and competition. Players will be split into ages/standard on the day
- The camps take place between 12th – 16th February from 2.00-4.30pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 3 to 14 years.
- These five-day camps take place at Barnes Tennis Club, Lonsdale Road in Barnes. The 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 12th – 16th February 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 (3-8yrs) or 9.00am-3.00pm (8.5-15yrs) for multi-sports. You can find out more and book online here.
* See also Camp England & Rocks Lane in the Multi-Sports section. *
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