If your child is aged 8-13, there will be something to captivate their imagination and support their development at our holiday clubs.
Even when school is out our children never stop learning and there’s no better environment to support your child’s growth than a natural one.
Outdoor learning is being increasingly recognised as playing an integral role in holistic child development. With benefits including improved language and communication skills, increased self esteem and confidence, more motivation and greater concentration to name a few. All that besides, it’s good clean, or rather not so clean, fun and has something incredible to offer every child.
As with all our activities for youngsters, holiday clubs follow the Forest School ethos of facilitating child-led learning and discovery in the outdoors. Everything we offer builds on the innate curiosity and sense of wonder that the natural environment brings out in children of all ages.
No two days are ever the same at holiday clubs. We take our lead from the interests of the children and the conditions on the day, exploring adventures like bushcraft, environmental art, woodland crafts and games, campfire cooking, journeying through the woods and of course, free play.
We enjoy taking the opportunity to pass on a range of hard skills to those eager and interested, including using tools and managing risk effectively, bushcraft and survival knowledge. Supporting the development of softer skills like cooperation, empathy, emotional intelligence and leadership are elegantly weaved throughout the sessions by our experienced leaders.
With our well-kitted-out-for-any-eventuality established camps, complete with large group shelters and fire pits, these days offer an exciting opportunity to play, learn and make new friends, whatever the weather!
Timings & DATES
School holiday clubs are running during the following weeks in 2024, from Monday to Thursday inclusive (except public holidays). There’s no minimum commitment - you can book for individual days or for the whole week.
Easter Holidays 2024
WEEK 1: Tues 2nd - Thurs 4th Apr
WEEK 2: Mon 8th - Thurs 11th Apr
Summer Holidays 2024
WEEK 1: Mon 29th Jul - Thurs 1st Aug
WEEK 2: Mon 5th - Thurs 8th Aug
WEEK 3: Mon 12th - Thurs 15th Aug
WEEK 4: Mon 19th - Thurs 22nd Aug
WEEK 5: Tues 27th - Thurs 29th Aug
Each day starts at 10am and ends at 4pm. For children that need to be dropped earlier or collected later, we offer supervised free play in the camp from 8.30am-10am and 4pm-5.30pm. There is an additional charge of £7.50 per child per session for this option, which is offered as an option during the online booking process.
To check availability click the ‘Book Now’ button and scroll through the calendar.
Pricing
£35 per day
For bookings of four or more children the price is £30 each per day - come with friends and save!*
PREPAID PASSES - save up to 20%
We offer 5 and 10 day passes for our holiday clubs, which are valid for 12 months and are transferable between siblings (but not outside the family please):
5 day pass - save 10% - £157.50
10 day pass - save 20% - £280
Early drop offs and late picks (see above) are bookable at £7.50 per child per session.
Unfortunately we are not able to accept childcare vouchers.
* Group booking discount not valid in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.
Other useful info
Minimum age is 8 years old. Maximum age 13 years old.
All sessions are led by two experienced, fun-loving Hidden Woods leaders!
Once your booking is complete we’ll send you a link to some directions and an info sheet (including what to bring/wear)
Please see our FAQs page for additional information
AVAILABILITY & BOOKINGS
Please click below to check availability and book online.
“Hidden Woods holiday club is a fantastic opportunity for older children to play, create and learn in a wonderful setting. The children are very well looked after by the Hidden Woods team, who oversee activities such as fire making and wood crafts, providing a balance of guidance and independence that enables children to interact and make new friends. Our son loved his time at holiday clubs, in particular the opportunity to spend time with Barney and listen to his infinite woodland wisdom and of course, his repertoire of songs including wicker-bamboo and Aiken Drum! Highly recommended.”
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My daughters aged 8 and 10 attended a 4 day holiday camp and had an absolute blast! They came home each day happy, enthusiastic and singing!! They would then use skills they had learnt and developed in the day to make things at home/ teach their younger sister. A really great experience and they can’t wait to go again!! Thank you. ”
