Summer Camps & Workshops 2024
With the summer holidays just around the corner, you might be wondering how you’re going to keep the little ones entertained. Well, help is at hand! We’ve done the hard work for you, and pulled together a pretty comprehensive listing of the holiday camps and workshops that are going on in the area. Although we can’t say that we’ve tried all these out personally, they come on recommendation and your kids are sure to have a lot of fun! If you know of any more, please do get in touch and let us know.
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 11 years.
- These camps take place at the Landmark Arts Centre in Teddington. The camps are designed to be a holistic enrichment programme with a focus on art while incorporating food preparation and physical activities, infused with the spirit of famous artists. The programme allows children to explore their creativity while enjoying art, physical activities, and healthy cooking in a uniquely artistic way.
- The camps take place between the 25th July – 16th August from 10.00am-2.00pm, with an extension available from 9.00am-4.00pm). You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 8 to 11 years
- This Summer Musical film camp takes place at Thompson House School in East Sheen and The Rose Theatre in Kingston. Children will enjoy a week of singing, acting, choreography and film production. They will work with some of the finest musical minds and film talent in the UK to create and produce their own original musical. The first three days will be spent in East Sheen developing ideas, creating a storyboard, writing songs and practicing key numbers, before heading to The Rose Theatre for the last two days to produce and film the final production.
- The camp takes place between the 29th July – 2nd August, from 9.30am-3.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 5 to 17 years.
- These ‘Around The World’ workshops take place at Van Gogh House in Isleworth; Cygnets HQ in Kingston; St Mary’s Church i30; 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: Maori Carving with Acrylic; Terracotta Army Soldier with Clay; Fig Still Life with Oil Pastels; Chameleon with Soft Pastels; Buddhist Temple with Fineliner & 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:
- Hampton Hill: 30th & 31st May (9+yrs). You can book online or find out more by emailing teddington@cygnetsartschool.com.
- Isleworth: 23rd – 26th July (6-15yrs). You can book online or find out more by emailing isleworth@cygnetsartschool.com.
- Kingston: 31st July – 30th August May (5-12yrs). You can book online or find out more by emailing kingston@cygnetsartschool.com.
- Putney: 29th July – 27th August (5-12yrs). You can book online or find out more by emailing putney@cygnetsartschool.com.
- Richmond: 30th July – 29th August (5-12yrs). You can book online or find out more by emailing richmond@cygnetsartschool.com.
- Teddington: 30th July – 29th August (5-12yrs). You can book online or find out more by emailing teddington@cygnetsartschool.com.
- Twickenham: 29th July – 30th August (5-17yrs). You can book online or find out more by emailing twickenham@cygnetsartschool.com.
For children aged 7 to. 16 years.
- These five-day camps take place at Christ’s School in Richmond. Children can enjoy a variety of coding and tech courses, with breaks outside in good weather to get some fresh air and a physical activity at lunchtime, or time to relax in the communal areas to chat or play board games if it’a raining.
- The camps take place between 22nd July – 23rd August from 9.00am-5.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 5 to 12 years old.
- These 5-day ’Scene Academy’ and ‘Science Forces’ camps take place at Thompson House School in Mortlake; and The Mall School in Twickenham. It’s an ‘Epic Engineering’ camp which is a science expedition into the unknown, and over the week your child will enjoy 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 15th July – 23rd August 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 22nd July – 30th August from 8.15am-5.15pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 11 years.
- These 2-day camps 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 2-day camps take place on the 15th/16th July & 29th/30th July, from 9.30am-3.00pm. You can find out more and book online.
For children aged 12 to 18 years.
- This Songwriting & Production 2-day workshop takes place at the Landmark Arts Centre in Teddington. It is open to students with some fundamental music experience in playing an instrument (Grade 3 or equivalent) or singing. The course is designed to immerse students in songwriting and production processes. Focusing on melody and lyric crafting, arrangement, performance and DIY recording. Students will finish the course having contributed to the composition and recording of their own song. This course will prioritise group activity, promoting collaboration and compromise in a musical setting.
- The 2-day workshop takes place on the 28th & 29th August from 10.00am-3.00pm (may end earlier). You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 11 years.
- These camps take place at Tower House School in Mortlake. 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 15th July – 30th August 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 aged 7+ years.
- These workshops take place at Wurkshop in Barnes. Children will enjoy a variety of camps, including outdoor drawing, punch needle personalised cushions, a 2-day architectural & interior design camp, clay houses, Lino printing and more.
- The workshops take place between 8th – 24th July (August dates still to be confirmed at time of writing), from 10.00am-3.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children from 4 to 11 years.
- These camps take place at The Wilderness, Normansfield Avenue in 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 July – 23rd August, 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.
- This Summer Showcase event takes place at the Hampton Hill Theatre. It will be a fun-filled five days that caters for all abilities and focuses on developing your child’s aptitude in the three main genres of performance; acting, dancing and singing in a live theatre space. Children will create their own story based on ‘Shrek’s Swamp Story’, and the main focus is to make each and every child shine like the star they are! All disciplines will be delivered by professional performing practitioners.
- The Musical Madness event takes place between the 5th – 9th August from 10.00am-3.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children from 5 to 15 years old.
- These camps take place at Tiffin Girls School in Kingston; The German School in Richmond; NPL Club in Teddington (Bushy Park); and Orleans Park School in Twickenham. This summer, 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 8th July – 16th August from 10.00am-4.00pm with a free extension from 8.30am-5.00pm (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 3 to 11 years.
- This three-day holiday event takes place at St Mary’s Parish Hall in Teddington. During school holiday, Dragon Drama presents a selection of multi-day seasonal events based around a particular theme, story, myth or legend. These are both pop-up performances and immersive experiences merging art and drama, facilitating children’s creative journey. This summer, children will be exploring and performing ‘The Kingdom Under The Sea’.
- The holiday event takes place between 29th July – 2nd August from 9.00am-3.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 5 to 18 years.
- These three-day Musical Theatre and two-day Movie Making Workshops take place at the Hampton Hill Theatre and St Mary’s University in Twickenham. Children aged 5-12 years will explore the story of Encanto, play games, learn songs and routines, and explore improvisation, creative activities and performance techniques. They will work together to create a vibrant mini performance on stage under the lights for family and friends to enjoy at the end of day three. Students aged 13-18yrs who love musical theatre and have a great imagination can whisk themselves away to the beautiful, sunny Greek island of Skopeios this summer for a Mamma Mia inspired workshop. Movie Making workshops will be bursting with games, screen make-up, acting and improvisation. There will be an interactive screening experience for families to enjoy on day two.
- The workshops take place between 29th July – 2nd August (Twickenham), 6th – 8th August & 19th – 23rd August (Hampton Hill), from 9.30am-3.30pm (5-7yrs), 9.30am-4.00pm (8-12yrs), or 10.00am-4.30pm (13-18yrs). You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 9 to 18 years.
- These five-day camps take place at St Mary’s University in Twickenham. Children come up with their own idea for a film, then set about scripting, story boarding, shooting, directing and editing it over five days under expert tuition from industry professionals. It’s all great fun but good learning too and young wannabee filmmakers finish the course equipped to make their own movies.
- The camps takes place between 8th July – 30th August, from 9.00am-2.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children In Year 1 to Year 11.
- These ‘shows-in-a-week’ take place at Orleans Park Secondary School in Twickenham, with the final day at The Exchange Theatre in Twickenham. Children in Y1-6 will rehearse and perform a brand new adaptation of King Arthur or The Little Mermaid depending on what week they sign up for. 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. Children in Yr7-11 will actually enjoy a ‘show-in-two-weeks’, bringing to life the mystical world beneath London’s streets in a thrilling new musical called Shadows & Echoes.
- Camps take place between 30th July – 3rd August or 27th – 31st August (Y1-6), with the first four days from 9.00am-3.30pm and the final day from 1.45pm (performance at 6.00pm). The camps for older children takes place from 6th – 16th August, with rehearsals from 9.00am-3.30pm, and the final day from 1.00pm (performances at 2.30 & 7.30pm). You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 5 to 11 years.
- These four-day camps take place at Christ’s School in Richmond and Sheen Mount Primary School in East Sheen. There are three weeks available, each with a different theme ‘The Lion King’, ‘Frozen & Wish’ (both featuring West End guests), and ‘Barbie’. Children will make new friends coming together as a team to work towards a collaborative performance with props, costumes and excitement. They’ll enjoy a variety of activities, including acting, singing, and dancing, all of which are designed to help your child develop their skills and confidence.
- These camps take place between 29th July – 22nd August from 9.00am-3.20pm, with limited availability for half-days from 9.00am-1.00pm. Childcare vouchers accepted. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 18 years.
- These camps take place at Orleans Park School in Twickenham, and are split into two age groups. Children aged 4-11yrs will take part in a variety of dance, drama and singing activities, and enjoy arts, crafts and games. Children aged 12+yrs will enjoy intensives aimed at experienced dancers, which are varied in dance and performance styles including classes in ballet, pointe, contemporary, jazz, repertoire and musical theatre.
- The camps takes place between 29th July – 9th August from 9.00am-4.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 5 to 16 years.
- These camps take place at MV Academy in East Sheen. There are three different weeks on offer: Minis Week (4-8yrs), Musical Theatre Week, and Acrobatics & Dance Week (both 8-16yrs). In Minis Week, children will participate in classes of a variety of dance styles, along with arts and crafts sessions in the afternoon. Acro and Musical Theatre weeks feature a variety of guest teachers from both the MV Staff and the West End.
- The camps take place between 29th July – 16th August from 10.00am-3.30pm. You can find out more and book online here,
For children aged 6 to 16 years.
- These Holiday Clubs take place at the Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond. The first week caters for children aged 6-11yrs, and the second week is for children aged 12-16yrs. Both groups will devise and rehearse 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 clubs take place between the 29th July – 10th April with rehearsals Monday-Friday from 10.00am-4.00pm, and the final performances on the Saturday at 11.00am. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 10 years.
- These five-day courses takes place at Holy Trinity Church in Richmond; and the Crossway Centre in Twickenham. Children will discover their own special superpowers as they zoom, swoop, sing and swirl towards a sensational showcase for family and friends. Packed with brilliant music, funky dance routines and fabulous costumes, children will be immersed in confidence-building games and activities as they enjoy an action-packed mission to save the Crown Jewels!
- The courses take place between 29th July – 9th August 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. Celebrating all things Disney and with a different theme each week, children will love these dance, drama & singling camps with songs, dances, poems and arts & crafts. They’ll play games, build confidence and make friends.
- The camps take place between 22nd July – 23rd August from 9.00am-1.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 18 years.
- These four/five-day camps take place at Gumley House Convent School in Isleworth; Broomfield House in Kew; Brandlehow Primary School in Putney; and at the Langdon Down Centre in Teddington. Children will enjoy a week of acting, singing and dancing, with a presentation at the end for friends and family. The exact nature of the camps vary according to location, so please see more details here.
- The camps take place between the 29th July – 23rd August from 9.30am-12.30/3.30pm or 10.00am-4.00pm depending on location. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 7 to 18 years.
- These six-day Summer Schools take place at the Hampton Hill Theatre. Juniors aged 7-11yrs will enjoy ‘Beauty & The Beast’ and seniors aged 12-18yrs ‘Footloose’. Children will explore the fundamental skills which help develop students as performers as well as learning valuable life skills. Whether they are hoping to pursue a career in the arts or whether they simply enjoy performing as a hobby, these workshops are suitable for all. The summer schools are led by industry professionals who are passionate about sharing their skills and experiences with the students. Over the course of the week, students will rehearse towards a production which they will perform on the last day.
- The Summer Schools take place between 29th July – 3rd August from 9.30am-3.30pm. You can find out more here.
3) Multi-Activity / Multi-Sports
Ace Activity Camp (previously Collis Activity Camp)
For children aged 5 years up to Year 2.
- These camps take place at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Teddington (5yrs-Y2) and at Collis Primary School in Teddington (Y3-Y7). The younger children are offered a wide range of fun activities, including go karts, bouncy castles, cooking, gardening, Lego, soft play, computers and more. Older children enjoy 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 and more.
- The camps take place between 29th July – 23rd August from 9.00am-5.00pm, with the option to extend from 8.30am. You can find out more and book online here (younger age group) or here (older age group).
For children aged 4 to 14 years.
- These camps take place at St Paul’s School and Barn Elms Sports Trust in 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 15th July – 30th August 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 17 years.
- These camps take place by the river at Albany Outdoors in Kingston. Albany Outdoors is an accredited outdoor, adventure and water activity centre. They have multi-activity days aimed at promoting better boating skills and river awareness in a variety of activities both on and off the water.. There are also week-long canoe / kayaking and sailing courses available, and 2-hour stand up paddle boarding taster sessions.
- The camps take place between 15th July – 30th August from 9.00am-5.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 12 years.
- 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 25th July – 3rd September 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 4.5 to 14 years.
- These camps take place at St Catherine’s School and Waldegrave School in Twickenham. Barracudas camps offer children fun and excitement with activities and staff that can entertain them all day long. They have a fantastic programme with a wide range of activities that can truly claim to offer something for every child!
- The camps take place between 22nd July – 23rd August from 8.30am-5.30pm with the option to extend from 8.00am-6.00pm. You can book via their find out more and book online.
For children aged 5 to 12 years.
- 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 29th July – 29th August from 9.30am-4.00pm (registration from 8.30am). You can find out more and book online here.
For children from 3 to 14 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 22nd July – 23rd August 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 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 5th July – 3rd September 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; and Barnes Primary School. 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 24th July – 30th August 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; Vineyard School in Richmond; Teddington Sports Centre; and Whitton Sports Centre. 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 22nd July – 30th August 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 8th July – 30th August 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 25th July – 30th August 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; Tiffin Girls School in Kingston; St Mary’s CE Primary School in Hampton; and Barn Elms Sports Trust in Barnes. 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 between 22nd July – 30th August at various times depending on location. 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; and Twickenham Prep School in Hampton. 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 15th July – 16th August 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 Y1-Y10; netball camps are for Y1-Y7; tennis camps are for 6-13yrs; panel camps are for Y1-Y8; mini multi-sports camps are for children aged 3-5yrs.
- The camps take place between 8th July – 6th September 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.
- 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 5th – 22nd August 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.
For children aged 5 to 12 years.
- These multi-sport camps take place at St Mary’s University in Twickenham. They are designed to be exciting, fun and inclusive, and children will take part in a range of sports and activities across St Mary’s University’s extensive indoor and outdoor facilities.
- The camps take place between 29th July – 30th August. You can find out more and book online here.
Thames Young Mariners Adventure Zone
For children from 5 to 16 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 multi-activity camps and paddlesports camps for children aged 6-13yrs with activities such as bush craft survival skills; canoeing; eco arts & crafts; archery; orienteering; team challenges & games; climbing, and more (paddlesports 8+yrs). There are also five-day RYA sailing courses available for children aged 11-16yrs
- The camps take place between 24th July – 30th August from 9.30am-4.15pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 5 to 12 years.
- These sessions take place at Hampton Pool, High Street in Hampton. Children have fun in and out of the water, with an enormous 17 metre polar inflatable, bouncy castle, giant aqua run, parachute, walking on water, and much more!
- The sessions take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 23rd July – 29th August, from 9.30-11.30am. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 3 to 14 years
- These camps take place at The Village Nursery in Barnes. Children are split into two age groups. Children up to 7yrs (Play School) spend most of the day with nothing else on their minds but playing, exploring and having fun. Children ages 8-14yrs (Adventure Camp) are taken on excursions in and around London, including biking, trampolining, swimming, and visits to a museum or zoo.
- The camps take place between 25th July – 23rd August from 9.30am-3.30pm (Play School) or 9.30am-4.00pm (Adventure Camp). You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 10 to 13 years.
- These days out take place all over London, departing from Twickenham and Kingston. They are ideal for that tricky age group that’s too old for traditional holiday camps but too young to be left alone. With the Tween Tribe they’ll live carefree days of awesome adventures, forging friendships and having fun. Please see their website for details of trips..
- The trips take place on the 1st, 13th & 21st August. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 11 years.
- These 5-day camps take place at YMCA Hawker, Lower Ham Road (junction with Richmond Road) in Kingston. 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 29th July – 23rd August. You can find out more and book online here.
* See also Camp England in the Performing Arts section; Blue Moon Academy, Teqnic Tennis, Top Football & Top Tennis in the Sport-Specific section. *
4) Sport-Specific
Cricket:
For children aged 6 to 13 years.
- These camps take place at Barnes Cricket Club, Lonsdale Road in Barnes. Full, action-packed days of wall-to-wall cricket with a brilliant team of qualified, professional coaches.
- The camps take place between 29th July – 2nd August & 19th – 23rd August from 10.00am-3.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For boys and girls aged 4 to 14 years.
- These camps take place at Richmond Cricket Club in Old Deer Park Gardens. 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 8th July – 30th August from 10.00am-4.00pm, with half-day options also available. You can find out more and book online here.
For boys and girls aged 5 to 15 years.
- These camps take place at Teddington Cricket Club, off Cobbler’s Walk in Bushy Park. 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 8th July – 30th August from 10.00am-4.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
Football:
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 15th July – 30th August from 10.00am-4.00pm, with the option to extend from 9.00am and half-days also available.(full days only available to children aged 5+yrs). You can find out more and book online here.
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 8th July – 30th August from 9.00am-3.00pm, with half days also available. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 5 to 10 years.
- These camps take place at Palewell Park in East Sheen. They are for children who wish to learn, consolidate and develop their football skills in a fun and unpressurised environment.
- The camps take place between 22nd July – 1st August, 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; and St Paul’s School in 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 8th July – 30th August 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 & 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. There are Super-Quest Camps for children aged 3-5yrs and 3-8yrs, and Skill Thrills Masterclasses for children aged 6-12yrs.
- The camps take place between 15th July – 23rd August 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 22nd July – 30th August from 10.00am-1.00pm with an early drop off from 9.00am available (3-8yrs) or 2.00-5.00pm (5-12yrs). You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 14 years
- These camps take place at Grey Court School in Ham. Children will be work on artistic, rhythmic, acrobatic and freestyle gymnastics (parkour). The camps involve fun warm up games, floor skills, vaulting apparatus, air track and air rollers, friendly competitions and developing routines. Mixed in with arts and crafts, team games, developing new skills and making great memories.
- The camps take place between 22nd July – 2nd August from 8.45am-3.30pm, with half day options also available. 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 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 16th July – 23rd August 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.
- 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 30th July – 29th August 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 Tiffin Girls School in Kingston; and 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 25th/26th July & 29th/30th August 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 2 to 13 years.
- These intensive four or five-day courses take place at private pools in Petersham, Barnes and Kingston. 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 22nd July – 23rd August 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 29th July – 9th August 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 15th July – 30th August from 10.00-10.45am (3-6yrs), 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 4 to 15 years.
- These camps take place at Sheen Common and Palewell Common in East Sheen; and 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 8th July – 3rd September 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 4 to 16 years.
- These camps take place at York House Gardens in Twickenham They provide 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 29th July – 30th August from 9.30-10.00am (4yrs), 10.00am-12.00pm (5-8yrs), 1.00-3.00pm (9-12yrs), or 3.00-5.00pm (13-16yrs). You can find out more and book online here.
Tennis LIFE @ Sheen Lawn Tennis & Squash Club
For children aged 5 to 6 and 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 are open to non-members as well as members.
- The camps take place between 22nd July – 14th August from 9.30am-11.30pm (5-6yrs) or 2.30-5.00pm (12-16yrs). You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 5 to 12 years.
- These camps take place at Barn Elms Sports Centre in 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 22nd July – 29th August from 10.00am-3.00pm, with early drop off available from 8.30am. 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 8th July – 30th August 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; and Rocks Lane in the Multi-Sports section. *
Watersports:
For children aged 10 to 15 years.
- These camps take place at Richmond Canoe Club in Richmond. They are perfect for those looking to enjoy the water and develop new skills, whether they are complete beginners or aspiring racing kayakers. The diverse program includes a variety of activities such as kayaking, canoeing, and bell boating. Under the guidance of experienced coaches, participants will learn and practice in a supportive and fun environment. The aim is to foster a love for water sports, improve technical skills, and encourage teamwork and confidence among the young paddlers.
- The camps take place between 29th July – 30th August at various times and lasting 1.5hrs. You can find out more and book online here.
* See also Albany Outdoors and Thames Young Mariners in the Multi-Sports section. *
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