Camps and Workshops

with sand and water, clay, play dough, Lego building, dressing up, playing house, reading, dancing and painting.

Ages 3-7.

Barnes Adventure Camp

Village Nursery SW13 0LF www.tpcamps.co.uk

24 July - 25 August

SPORTS & MULTIACTIVITIES

SwimWay

Various SW London venues www.swimway.co.uk

24 July - 1 September

Combining fun with the obvious health and life skill benefits, SwimWay’s 3-5 day crash courses are an excellent boost to children’s development. Ages 2+.

Sarah Harris School of Swimming

Linden Lodge School SW19 6JB www.theswimschool.co.uk

31 July - 1 September

The Sarah Harris School of Swimming is a long-established and highly rated swim school in London, based in Wimbledon Park / Southfields. Offering Fast Track holiday courses (45-minute lessons x 5 days) for children from the age of 3, with two pools, a warm multisensory hydro pool and a large main pool. All bookings can be made via their website https://theswimschool.co.uk/booking/l ondon.

Junior Golf Academy London

Wimbledon and Kingston www.juniorgolflondon.co.uk

11 July - 1 September

Morning and afternoon holiday camps for ages 5 – 17. Fantastic fun, yet educational with lots to learn along the way. Suitable for beginners, intermediate and advanced golfers. Weekly golf academy sessions are also available during term time.

Youngstars Holiday Camps

Various SW London venues www.young-stars.co.uk

24 July - 1 September

An introduction to a wide range of sports in a way that is centred on enjoyment rather than winning or losing! Full and half days available. Ages 4-10.

Activ Camps

Venues across SW London www.activcamps.com

24 July - 1 September

Innovative and inclusive variations of traditional games and sports, including experiences children might not normally encounter, including Body Zorbing, Archery Tag, rock climbing and giant inflatables. Ages 4-14.

Crazy Camps

Various SW London venues www.crazycamps.co.uk

24 July - 1 September

Cricket, archery, dodgeball, go karts, nerf wars, arts and crafts and more for active fun. Ages 4-12.

Camp Beaumont

Wimbledon and Putney www.campbeaumont.co.uk

10 July - 1 September

Multi activity weeks offering hand and ball sports, waterplay, yoga, spy school, magic coding, crafts, movie making, music and more. Ages 3-16.

SuperCamps

Various venues across London www.supercamps.co.uk

10 July - 25 August

From sports to drama, music and team games to arts and crafts, SuperCamps keep children busy, entertained and safe through the school holidays. Ages 4-12.

Samba Soccer Schools

Chelsea SW10 0AB www.sambasoccerschools.com

24-27 July

Four-day holiday camps jam-packed with skills training, team play and activity packs for young football lovers.

Ages 4-12.

TP Camps

Barnes and Mortlake www.tpcamps.co.uk

24 July - 25 August

A programme where nothing is more important than playing, exploring and having fun! Activities include playing

An excursion-based activity camp where every day is a journey of discovery to somewhere different in and around London. Small groups of up to 12 travel by minibus or on publicc transport including the riverboats.

Ages 8-14.

Tarka London

Notting Hill, Knightsbridge and Fulham www.tarkalondon.com

10 July - 5 September

Fun exercise classes developing children’s’ confidence and communication. Ages 18m - 7 years.

Get-Set-Go Swimming

Putney SW15 www.get-set-go.com

Summer holidays

Five-day intensive swimming courses give a huge boost to progress and are a brilliant school holiday activity. Ages 0-3 and 3+.

Little Foxes Club

Various venues www.thelittlefoxesclub.com

Summer holidays

Multi-sports holiday camps for all ability levels, where every session is different throughout the week. Ages up to 14.

Zebra Skate Camp

Kensington and Clapham venues www.zebraskate.co.uk

Ultimate Activity Camps

Fulham SW6 5BD www.ultimateactivity.co.uk

24 July - 25 August

Ofsted-registered holiday day camps with the primary function of delivering a very high level of care and welfare for children during school holidays, offering a fantastic range of sports, games and art activities every week. The camps are staffed by experienced professionals who provide a safe and supportive environment for children to learn and grow; it's a great place to gain confidence and self-esteem.

Ages 4-14.

Fit for Sport

Various venues including Barnes SW13 and Clapham SW4 www.junioradventuresgroup.co.uk

Summer holidays

A mix of skills for sports, energising activities to get children moving, plus creative sessions that encourage children to express themselves with expert play leaders.

Barracudas Day Camps

Streatham & Clapham SW16 1AW www.barracudas.co.uk

17 July - 25 August

Multi-activity daycamps where children get active, try new things and make new friends while developing key life skills and building confidence. Sports, games and crafts all included. Ages 4 -14.

South West Swimming School

Various SW London pools www.swswimschool.co.uk

24 July - 25 August

Safe, inclusive and effective swimming lessons run to the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme.

10 July - 11 August

Get rolling and learn to rollerblade or skateboard in a safe and fun environment. Ages 4-12.

Cycle Confident

St Matthew’s Community Centre SW2 www.cycleconfident.com/lambeth

Various dates

Sign up your child for free cycle training sessions. The sessions cover beginners and intermediates through to on-road training with qualified instructors. Available to Lambeth residents; free bike hire and family lessons also available.

Grafton Tennis and

Club

Thornton Road SW12 0LF

Squash

www.graftontenniscentre.co.uk

Summer holidays

Ball and tennis skills with fun drills and games, taught in small groups split into age and ability, bookable by day or week.

All Star Tennis

King George’s Park SW18 and Tooting and Wandsworth Commons www.allstartennis.co.uk/holidaycamps/

10 July - 1 September

Fun skills and drills, games and tactics, with prizes up for grabs and optional fancy dress Fridays! Ages 3 to teens.

PERFORMING ARTS & MUSIC

Inside Out Dance Company

Chelsea, Battersea and Balham www.insideoutdancecompany.co.uk

Summer holidays

Three-day themed summer dance camps where children learn new skills through dance and movement games, creative crafting and stories, with a showcase at the end. Ages 4-7.

Perform Summer Workshops

Clapham, Chelsea, Battersea, Wimbledon, Barnes and Earlsfield www.perform.org.uk/wizard

31 July - 4 August

7-11 and 21-25 August

Perform are off to see the wizard this July and August, as they sing and dance their way down the yellow brick road in their Wizard of Oz holiday courses. With colourful costumes, uplifting songs and dazzling dancing, your child will have the best fun of the summer as they bring this story to life. Ages 4-10.

Little Voices

Fulham SW6 www.littlevoices.org.uk

24 July - 24 August

Four-day singing and dancing workshops inspired by children’s bestloved Disney movies and musicals. This summer’s camps will feature Matilda and Disney Medleys, working to a final, filmed performance, complete with props and costumes. Ages 5-11.

British Youth Theatre

Various London venues www.britishyouthmusictheatre.org

21-26 August

Acting, singing, movement, writing and instrumental playing with world-class theatre professionals. All participants receive a Grade 6 Certificate in Musical Theatre accredited by Trinity College London. Ages 11-17+.

Upbeat Holiday Camps

Parsons Green SW6 www.upbeatmusiccourses.co.uk

24-28 July

Multi-activity pop & rock camps comprising songs, instruments, composing and recording with professional musicians and qualified teachers. There’s outdoor play too, and an end-of week performance.

Ages 4-12.

The Strings Club

Various venues including Tooting SW17 www.thestringsclub.org

Every school holiday

Multi award-winning holiday camps offering professionally led instrumental play, interactive workshops and a Grand Concert at the end. Free instrument hire included. Ages 4-11.

Languages

Yellowbird Education

Fulham and Wandsworth www.yellowbirdeducation.com

11 July - 1 September

Fun and engaging holiday workshops helping children develop skills in creative writing, English exam prep, intensive handwriting, reasoning and arts and crafts. Ages 6-11.

Little House of Science

Kensington W8 www.littlehouseofscience.com

10 July - 1 September

Et Patati Patata

Hammersmith W6 www.etpatatipatata.com

24 July - 11 August

Et Patati Patata is a French immersion program based on a wide range of fun and creative activities in French! The Award-winning camp will be running for three weeks this Summer- 30 hours of French immersion. Explore everything French with stories, songs, art, sports and workshops. Native French teachers encourage children to talk, write and progress new language skills while having fun. Ages 4-15.

Club Petit Pierrot

Chelsea SW3 and Fulham SW6 www.clubpetitpierrot.co.uk

17-28 July

An immersive week of creative and educational activities including worksheets, arts and crafts, sporty games, stories, yoga (indoor and outdoor weather permitting), singing and dancing - all in French! Beginners to advanced, ages 3-8.

Douce London

Fun science-based camps with a different theme each week. Book by day or full week. Ages 4-12.

Mother Nature Science

Various SW London venues www.mnature.co.uk

10 July - 25 August

Every day is a science expedition into the unknown. Each week children take part in over 30 in and outdoor science activities, see exciting demonstrations, work on hands-on experiments, play team games and fun quizzes. Ages 5-12.

NM Touch Typing

Fulham SW6 5PY www.nmtouchtyping.co.uk

17 July - 1 September

Designed for beginners or intermediate typists, bringing children’s skills up to speed without compromising on accuracy. Ages 7+.

Funky Monkey Keyboard Classes

Venues across SW and SE London www.funkymonkey.info

Stagecoach Performing Arts

Wimbledon SW19 www.stagecoach.co.uk/wimbledon

24-28 July

Five fun-packed mornings of singing, dance and drama leading to a show on the final day. Ages 4-16.

Putney SW15 www.stagecoach.co.uk/putney

31 July - 4 August

Be part of a cast that puts on a show in a week. This summer it’s a musical theatre piece based on Disney’s Frozen. Ages 4+.

Battersea SW11 www.stagecoach.co.uk/battersea

24-28 July

Five fun-packed mornings of singing, dance and drama leading to a show on the final day. Ages 4-6.

24-28 July

Make music the fun way with Funky Fingers beginner half day workshops. Children learn how to write and play notes C-G and try some famous tunes using electronic keyboards. All equipment and take home workbook provided. Ages 4-9.

Rock and Roll Recruits

Barnes, Putney and Wandsworth www.rockandrollrecruits.co.uk

18 July - 31 August

A multi-instrument week where children join together to play in a band, rehearsing for an end of week concert. No formal qualifications necessary. Ages 6-18.

Fulham SW6 7PP www.doucefrancelondon.com

10 July - 4 August

French language holiday daycamps where play and physical activities build language skills, memory, attention, creativity and physical strength.

Ages 3-11.

Developing Skills

Kids En Cuisine

Ecclestone Square SW1V1 www.kidsencuisine.com

School holidays

Children learn how to make a main dish and dessert from scratch with high quality ingredients, run by certified chefs in a professional kitchen. Bookable by day or week. Ages 6+.

Sticks’n’Sushi Masterclasses

Various dates and venues www.sticksnsushi.com

Friendly guidance from brilliant sushi masters at Sticks’n’Sushi, who share their passion and knowledge in a series of hands-on classes, complete with a sushi rolling mat, bandana, branded apron and recipe book to take home.

Ages 8-12.

Seven Seals

Clapham Common SW4

E: Manager7seals@gmail.com

Summer holidays

Enriching creative camps offering themed arts and crafts, forest school trips, baking, French and Spanish songs, and phonics and maths games.

Ages 3-7.

Creative Hare www.creativehare.co.uk

24-27 July and 31 July - 3 August

Fun and supportive story writing classes, imagination-stretching English tuition and 11+ preparation.

Playmakers London

Clapham SW11 www.playmakerslondon.com

Summer holidays

Creative workshops filled with arts and crafts, and improvised drama games. Ages 5-11.

Code Ninjas

Venues include Putney SW15 and Wimbledon SW19 www.codeninjas.co.uk

Summer holidays

From coding and game building, to STEM and robotics - it's an unforgettable experience. Sign up for an immersive environment where children explore and develop new skills with friends. Ages 5-15.

Miniversity

Various venues including Chelsea www.miniversity.com

24 July - 25 August

Camps that give children an insight into different careers each day. Activities cover keyboard and typing skills, public speaking and how to use a variety of computer software. Ages 5-12.

Richer Education

Various venues including Chelsea www.richereducation.co.uk

3 July - 1 September

A varied programme of expert-run summer camps covering science, coding & robotics, engineering, public speaking and more. Ages 4 to teens.