Holiday Activity Courses
We run a selection of holiday clubs and courses for children aged from 5 to 13 years to keep children entertained over the school holidays. Our courses don’t just provide childcare, they offer an educational experience and the chance for children to try something new. Children from all over the local community including Haslemere, Petersfield and Midhurst are welcome to attend our holiday clubs as well as Highfield and Brookham pupils.
October Half Term Holiday Courses
If you would like to receive information about future holiday courses, please do drop us an email.
MAY HALF TERM | AGES | DATES | TIMES | COST |
Mini Marvels (Brookham Nursery and Reception pupils only) | 3-5yrs | 28th – 29th May | 8:30am – 3:30pm | £60 per day |
Junior Cookery | 6-8yrs | 28th May | 9:30am – 3:30pm | Fully booked |
Senior Cookery | 9-13yrs | 29th May | 9:30am – 3:30pm | Fulyl booked |
Bushcraft | 6-10yrs | 28th – 29th May | 9:00am – 4:00pm | Fully booked |
Golf | 7-13yrs | 30th – 31st May | 9:30am – 12:30pm | £110 |
Tennis | 6-8yrs | 30th – 31st May | 9:30am – 2:30pm | Fully booked |
Private swimming lessons | 4yrs + | 30th – 31st May | 8:30am – 10:00am | Fully booked |
AGES | DATES | TIMES | COST | |
Mini Marvels (Brookham pupils only) | see info bar below | 21st – 25th Oct | 8:30am – 3:30pm | £60 per day |
Private swimming lessons | 4yrs+ | 21st – 25th Oct 29th – 30th Oct | Various | £37 per lesson |
Tennis | 8-10yrs 6-8yrs | 24th – 25th Oct 31st Oct – 1st Nov | 9:30am – 2:30pm 9:30am – 2:30pm | £90 £90 |
Multi-Activities | 5-9yrs | 21st – 25th Oct | 8:30am – 3:30pm | £40 per day |
Junior cookery | 6-8yrs | 24th Oct 29th Oct | 9:30am – 3:30pm 9:30am – 3:30pm | £80 £80 |
Senior cookery | 9-14yrs | 25th Oct 30th Oct | 9:30am – 3:30pm 9:30am – 3:30pm | £80 £80 |
Bushcraft | 6-10yrs | 29th – 31st Oct | 9:00am- 4:00pm | £195 |
Multi-Sports | 5-10yrs | 28th – 30th Oct | 9:00am – 4:00pm | £105 |
Crafting with Kate | 8-13yrs | 31st Oct – 1st Nov | 9:00am – 4:00pm | £125 |
Touch Typing | 8-16yrs | 28th Oct – 1st Nov | 9:30am – 11:00am | £150 |
Mini Marvels (Brookham pupils only)
21st – 25th October | 8:30am – 3:30pm | £60 per day
It’s time to enjoy another fantastic Mini Marvels club. Our fantastic Nursery team will ensure children have a wonderful time enjoying a whole variety of games and activities, cookery and arts and crafts every day. They will also make great use of our fantastic woodland with woodland walks and activities.
Please note: this course is open to children in Meadows and Woodlands Nursery rooms and Reception only
There are only 12 spaces available per day
Minimum number: 8 (per day)
Multi-Activities
5-9yrs | 21st – 25th October | 8:30am – 3:30pm | £40 per day
This fun-filled course run by our fantastic in-house team is packed full of a variety of activities to keep children entertained.
It is ideal if your child likes to do a bit of everything. Each day our fantastic team will engage children with a mix of high energy and low impact activities. We have everything including: exploring the great outdoors with scavenger hunts and den building in our beautiful woodland and grounds, unleashing creativity with a variety of arts and crafts projects and burning off some energy with a mix of team games, sports and swimming and much more…there’s something to suit everyone.
There are 16 places available on the course.
Minimum number: 10
Cookery
Junior Cookery | 6-8yrs | 24th October | 9:30am – 3:30pm | £80
Junior Cookery | 6-8yrs | 29th October | 9:30am – 3:30pm | £80
Senior Cookery | 9-14yrs | 25th October | 9:30am – 3:30pm | £80
Senior Cookery | 9-14yrs | 30th October | 9:30am – 3:30pm | £80
Join us for another delicious adventure with Sophie in which children will make wonderful autumn inspired dishes. Sophie not only teaches essential cooking skills that will last a lifetime, but through a variety of recipes and cuisines, she also cultivates an appreciation for different cultures and expands children’s palates.
As always, all the food that is lovingly made by the children can be taken home for the rest of the family to enjoy. There’s no need to bring a packed lunch as children will be cooking their lunch. They may however bring a packed lunch if they wish.
FOOD ALLERGIES: please identify any allergies on the application form.
There are only 12 spaces available on each course.
Minimum number: 10 (per course)
Private swimming lessons
4yrs+ | £37 per lesson
Private swim lessons are a great way for children to progress with their swimming. It could be that your child is struggling to master a particular stroke, or perhaps they are very nervous in the water and the focussed, individual attention is just what they need to build confidence, or perhaps they aren’t suited to group lessons and this gives them the opportunity to progress their swimming in an environment they feel more comfortable in. Whatever the reason, our private swim lessons will help all children to progress.
The dates and times of the lessons are shown in the table below. All lessons are 30mins long. Lessons can be either a 1:1 or 1:2. In 1:2 lessons, both children must be of very similar ability.
SWIMMING WITH SHARON | ||
Tuesday 22nd October | Wednesday 23rd October | Thursday 24th October |
2:00pm | 9:00am | 2:00pm |
2:30pm | 9:30am | 2:30pm |
10:00am | ||
10:30am | ||
11:00am | ||
11:30am | ||
12:00pm |
SWIMMING WITH SUZIE | |||||
Monday 21st October | Tuesday 22nd October | Wednesday 23rd October | Thursday 24th October | Tuesday 29th October | Wednesday 30th Octoboer |
9:00am | 12:00pm | 9:00am | 12:00pm | 10:30am | 10:30am |
9:30am | 12:30pm | 9:30am | 12:30pm | 11:00am | 11:00am |
10:00am | 1:00pm | 10:00am | 1:00pm | 11:30am | 11:30am |
10:30am | 1:30pm | 10:30am | 1:30pm | 12:00pm | 12:00pm |
11:00am | 2:00pm | 11:00am | 2:00pm | ||
11:30am | 2:30pm | 11:30am | 2:30pm |
Bushcraft
6-10yrs | 29th – 31st October | 9:00am – 4:00pm | £195
We are delighted to be welcoming the team from Adventure Lifesigns to deliver a fantastic Bushcraft course. The team have a wealth of experience running outdoor programmes in the UK and overseas expeditions and will bring this knowledge, experience and passion to excite and engage children.
Using our beautiful and diverse woodland, children will enjoy all of the wonderful hands-on Bushcraft activities including; shelter building, crafting with natural materials, learning essential first aid skills and mastering the art of fire-making. They will, as always, also have time to run free, be themselves and enjoy child led learning.
The course will encourage children to embrace everything that nature has to offer. It is a fantastic experience that will awaken the spirit of adventure, build resilience, develop teamwork skills and help children gain an appreciation for the environment around them.
There are 15 spaces available.
Minimum number: 8
Crafting with Kate
8-13yrs | 31st Oct – 1st November | 9:00am – 4:00pm | £125
We are delighted to be welcoming back the fantastically talented Kate Walker to introduce children to the wonderful world of papercrafts. This course is perfect for children who are inspired by interesting crafting techniques, using different materials and exploring textures, colours and patterns.
Guided by Kate, children will learn the wonderful creative crafts of decoupage, collaging, mono printing and card making. There are endless possibilities with all of these crafts, so children will be able to let their creativity flow. Everything they create is a chance for them to express themselves and they will they leave the course with their own fantastic handmade pieces to be proud of.
There are only 12 places available on this course.
Minimum number: 10
Spectacular Science
6-10yrs | 12th – 14th August | 9:00am – 4:00pm | £210
We are delighted to welcome the amazing team from Genie Lab to ignite young minds with a love of science.
This course offers children a truly immersive experience with lots of exciting hands-on learning. From captivating experiments to mind-boggling demonstrations, children will delve into the wonders of biology, chemistry, physics and beyond. The team will guide children through engaging activities, encouraging curiosity and critical thinking every step of the way.
Each day brings a thrilling new theme;
Forensics Day – children will become junior detectives and uncover mysteries through fingerprint analysis, DNA extraction and crime scene investigation.
Space Day – launches children into the cosmos where they will learn how to survive in a harsh environment, sampling and making fruit based space food, exploring special NASA materials and of course sending rockets flying.
Light Fantastic Day – children will explore the wondrous spectrum of light including UV, infrared and lasers including building periscopes and spectroscopes and designing their own Newton Wheel.
With each theme carefully crafted to inspire curiosity and ignite passion, this course offers a dynamic and enriching experience that sparks a lifelong love for science.
There are 20 places available on this course.
Minimum number: 15
Activity Camp
5 – 10yrs | 14th – 16th August | 9:00am – 4:00pm | £105
This fun-filled course is packed full of a variety of activities to keep children entertained.
It is ideal if your child likes to do a bit of everything. Each day our fantastic team will engage children with a mix of high energy and low impact activities. We have everything including: exploring the great outdoors with scavenger hunts and den building in our beautiful woodland and grounds, unleashing creativity with a variety of arts and crafts projects and burning off some energy with a mix of team games, sports and swimming and much more…there’s something to suit everyone.
There are 20 places available on each course.
Minimum number: 10
Creative Crafting – Under the Waves
6-10yrs | 27th – 28th August | 9:00am – 4:00pm | £135
Dive into another fantastic course run by Hannah and Jo from FeltyBee! Children will embark on an adventure exploring the wonders of the ocean through a series of enchanting crafting activities.
Here are all of the crafting projects that children will be enjoying; to start, they will needle felt their own jellyfish. With colourful wool and expert guidance, children will create fantastic versions of these wonderful sea creatures. Next, they will unleash their artistic talents as they transform ordinary stones into miniature masterpieces inspired by the vibrant marine life beneath the waves, and using the amazing technique of marbling will create stunning ocean wave inspired patterns on seashells. Back on dry land, they will capture the beauty of the beach with a rainbow chalk art beach in a jar. And finally, they will create a mesmerizing hanging ocean collage.
This course is a truly wonderful crafting adventure, where the magic of the ocean comes to life in every stitch, stroke and swirl of colour.
There are only 12 places available on this course.
Minimum number: 10
Karate
6-10yrs | 22nd – 23rd August | 9:30am – 12:30pm | £55
We are delighted to be welcoming Matt Powell of Petersfield Karate to deliver a fantastic new Karate course this summer.
Sensei Matt has 24 years of experience teaching Karate. He is hugely passionate about bring Karate and all it delivers into children’s lives. Karate is a truly holistic sport. The physical, mental and life skills benefits it delivers include; fitness, flexibility, confidence, self-esteem, focus and self-discipline.
Children of all abilities are welcome on the course and Sensei Matt and his team will work with everyone individually at a pace that is right for them. During the course children who have little or no previous experience will enjoy a fun, challenging and engaging introduction to Karate and will hopefully be inspired to continue their journey. Children with more experience will be able to develop their existing skills and technique and work towards unlocking their maximum potential.
There are only 12 places available on this course.
Minimum number: 10
Golf
7-13yrs | 20th – 21st August | 9:30am – 12:30pm | £110
The fantastic team from Liphook Golf Club return to deliver another fun and engaging golf course.
The course is aimed at children from beginner to intermediate level and the team will tailor the activities to each child’s individual ability and learning style. Beginners will start with the basic fundamentals such as proper grip, stance and posture and breaking down the swing into simple movements focussing on building a foundation. Those with a bit more experience will work on developing their existing skills including their full swing mechanics of rotation, weight transfer and balance and by experimenting with different shots and approaches to establish their own style. Children can bring their own clubs if they have them.
The team will deliver a positive, supportive and fun course which ensures children will have a wonderful time as they embark and progress on their golfing journey.
There are 12 places available on this course.
Minimum number: 10
Musical Theatre
7-13yrs | 17th – 19th July | 9:00am – 4:00pm | £165
Bust the boredom of the holidays and join us for some fun-filled days of Singing, Drama and Dance.
In this course children will experience the true energy and creative expression of musical theatre. It will help them embrace and showcase their talents and ultimately build their confidence.
There will be plenty of fun musical theatre inspired games, together with singing and dancing to some of the latest popular shows. Each day will include vocal and physical warm-ups, fun drama games focussing on teamwork and choreography, learning songs and lines and performing scenes from popular West End musicals.
So if your child loves acting, singing and/or dancing, our course will help them to learn and build on the fundamental techniques of musical theatre in a fun and non-pressured environment. It doesn’t matter if your child has no experience, or has lots of it, everyone is welcome! All we ask is that they come brimming full of enthusiasm.
There are only 12 places available on the course.
Minimum number: 10
Mini Olympics
5-10yrs | 16th – 18th July | 8:30am – 3:30pm | £105
Our Mini Olympics course, run by the fantastic team from JC Sports, will celebrate the launch of the Summer 2024 Olympics, by immersing children in a wonderful variety of Olympic inspired sports.
Using our fantastic facilities, including our athletics track, high jump, long jump pit, astro and sports hall children will enjoy 3 energetic days of running, jumping, throwing, catching and hitting. There’ll be plenty of active fun as well as some down time to recharge batteries. At the end of each day there will be a Mini Olympics for children to put into practice all the skills they have learnt that day in each sport.
It’s not just about physical sport though. During the course, in line with the Olympic values of friendship, solidarity, inclusivity and fair play, the team will ensure the important messages of teamwork, support, kindness and motivation are engrained in every activity. We want children to leave having had a positive physical and mental experience that they can take forward.
There are 20 spaces available on this course.
Minimum number: 10
Tech Camp
5-11yrs | Monday 22nd July | 9:00am – 4:00pm | £45
5-11yrs | Tuesday 23rd July | 9:00am – 4:00pm | £45
5-11yrs | Wednesday 24th July | 9:00am – 4:00pm | £45
5-11yrs | Thursday 25th July| 9:00am – 4:00pm | £45
5-11yrs | Friday 26th July | 9:00am – 4:00pm | £45
Tech Camp is all about making learning fun, encouraging skills-building and giving children the opportunity to try something different. In this course, children will enjoy programming challenges, Robot Coding, Photoshop Skills, Minecraft, DJ mixing and LEGO programming – we have all the creative boxes ticked. So whether your child is a tech whizz, or new to STEM, they’ll have a great time learning lots of fun new skills.
There are 30 places available per course date.
Minimum number: 20 (per day)
Gymnastics
7-12yrs | 24th July | 9:00am – 1:00pm | £60
Our gymnastics course run by the fantastically talented Denise Ogilvie offers children from beginner to intermediate level the opportunity to learn and improve their gymnastics skills.
Gymnastics is a great way for children to build and improve the key components of fitness; core stability, flexibility, strength and balance. Using a variety of apparatus, Denise will engage, excite and work with each child at a level that is suitable for them. The course aims to encourage an interest in gymnastics for those who’ve never tried it before and improve the skills and techniques for those who already have some experience. Whatever your child’s ability, they will find the course rewarding and enjoyable and hopefully encourage children to pursue the sport further.
There are 12 places available on this course.
Minimum number: 7
Creative Crafting – A Day At The Beach
8-14yrs | 20th August | 9:00am – 4:00pm | £70
We are delighted to be welcoming back Hannah and Jo from FeltyBee to immerse children in the wonderful world of needle felting and marbling.
Hannah and Jo will guide the children in the art of needle felting, a technique where wool fibres are sculpted using special tools to create a multitude of different pieces, and marbling, a technique in which patterns are formed by floating coloured inks on the surface of a liquid, laying paper or fabric on the liquid which in turn creates beautiful and unique patterns.
Using these 2 fantastic crafting techniques, children will dive into memories of sunny days on the beach. They will design and create their own charming miniature needle felted beach huts with colourful roofs and little windows standing on a marbled wooden platforms of swirling ocean waves and sandy shores. The final pieces capturing the essence of seaside fun.
There are only 12 places available on this course.
Minimum number: 10
Performing Arts Masterclass
7-13yrs | 16th Aug | 9:00am – 4:00pm | £60
In this exciting course, children will embark on a journey of creativity and expression. Led by the wonderful Susannah Wilson, this immersive experience will ignite imaginations and is perfect for all aspiring performers.
Throughout the course, children will explore various aspects of performing arts, from acting techniques to choreography and musicality. They’ll develop confidence, teamwork skills and a deeper appreciation for the arts in a supportive, fun and relaxed environment. It doesn’t matter if your child has no experience, or has lots of it, everyone is welcome! All we ask is that they come brimming full of enthusiasm.
At the end of the course, parents are invited to come and watch a short performance by the children which gives them the opportunity to showcase their newfound talents.
There are only 16 places available on the course.
Minimum number: 10