We have a comprehensive list of holiday camps and activities to entertain your little ones. We have everything from sports, music and more! We advise that you check the website for these activities before booking- many offer promotions (sibling, multi week).
These details are accurate as of the date of publishing, please check the website for any last minute updates or changes. If you find a camp that is not on the list, do send it to us at rohini@claphammums.com.
Join All Star Tennis for half term heaven with their locally famous Holiday Camps for ages 3 to teens across Wandsworth. Their Camps are all about enjoying tennis in a super-fun environment! Players can expect an ACE week full of drills, games, friendly match play, prizes and much more.
*NEW* All day Camps at Wandsworth Common, and the Camps at King George’s Park will feature some PADEL on their brand new courts (ages 5-teens, not 3-4s).
Day bookings are available 2 weeks before the Camp starts but they do recommend the week for the full All Star experience.
Age: 3-4, 5-7, 8-12 & teens
Locations: Wandsworth Common, King George’s Park, Tooting Common, Leader’s Gardens
Dates: Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November
Website: www.allstartennis.co.uk/holiday-camps/
Angel Swim run private swim lessons for babies and children with small classes of 4:1 and 2:1 in warm, private swimming pools 30 – 32 degrees with incredible, experienced instructors. They run holiday crash courses that are 4 per class.
Locations: Balham, Chelsea, Putney
Dates: Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November
Website: https://www.angelswim.london/
Art- K Clapham and Art-K Wandsworth
Art-K holiday workshops for children aged 6-16 are a combination of half day and full day courses. They explore projects working with paper sculpture, clay, design, mixed media, watercolour and acrylics. Every student works on their own individual project – at the end of the session they’ll go home with a finished piece of artwork!
Locations: Clapham 40 North St, Clapham Common, SW4 0HD and Wandsworth 93 East Hill, London SW18 2QD
Age: 6-18 years
Dates and Time: 23 – 24 October, Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November
Website: https://www.art-k.co.uk/class-clapham/, https://www.art-k.co.uk/class-wandsworth/
Bop Stars have a week of action-packed, fun-filled activities this October. They’re offering TWO incredible programs that are sure to keep your children engaged, active, and having a blast!
⚽ Sports Stars – Perfect for your little athletes, Sports Stars features a fun mix of sports activities, team games, and plenty of outdoor adventures. Whether they’re football fanatics, nuts about netball or budding tennis stars, there’s something for everyone!
Bop Stars – For the performers in the family, Bop Stars is all about singing, dancing, acting and circus skills! Your child will dive into the exciting world of performing arts, learning new skills while having fun with their friends.
But that’s not all! Both camps will enjoy: Pumpkin Decorating, Spooky Science, Spooktacular Halloween Party, Face Painting, Camp Excursion Go Ape Treetop Adventure – climb, swing, and zip-line through the trees at Go Ape Battersea!
Bop Stars offer a sibling discount, tax free childcare and offer extended hours.
Date: Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November. 08:30 – 15:30 each day (Optional Wrap Around Care until 17:30). Half Day sessions from 08:30 – 12:30 for Children Aged 4.
Locations:
- West Hill Primary School, Wandsworth, SW18 5ST – Bop Stars & Sports Stars
- Allfarthing Primary School, Wandsworth, SW18 2LR – Bop Stars
Link: https://bopstars.co.uk/bookings , Phone 07596 851 374, Email info@bopstars.co.uk
* Bop Stars is offering Clapham Mums 10% off using the code DWYCLS9.
Cooking and Craft Camps for 2 to 6 year olds and Emma’s Kitchen. Come and have 3 hours of dance, music, cooking and crafts.
Location: Broomwood Road
Date: October 21st – 1st November
Ages: 2 to 6 year olds
Link: www.emmas-kitchen.co.uk
Every school holiday the Funky Moves team spread their creative magic to give kids a holiday experience like no other. Always with a different inclusive theme, the courses run over 4 mornings and cater perfectly for all genders.
Location: Alderbrook Primary School, Balham
Dates & Times: Monday 28th – Thursday 31st October, 9.30am – 12.30pm
Age: 3-12 Years
Contact Details: https://www.funkymoves.com/pages/kids-holiday-courses
Julian Cousins Sports Camps, the longest running camp on Clapham Common, was started to offer fun, progressing sports activities during the school holidays. The core sports of football and tennis remain but are supported with other sports and qualified coaches and teachers offering quality coaching in a safe environment. Camps will follow the Ofsted guidelines on ratios and all the leaders have current DRS/CRB and safeguarding training.
Dates and Time: October 28th – 1st November, from 10 am to 3 pm
Location: Clapham Common (registration by Bowling Green Cafe)
Age:
- Mini camp 3-4 year olds
- Junior camp 5-8 year olds
- Senior 9-12 years old
Price: £170 for the 5 day/ £38 per day & 10% sibling discount
Contact Details: https://www.juliancousinssports.com/
This half-term, campers are in for a special adventure as Kids EDEN Camp celebrates its 2nd anniversary with a special edition: EDIBLE ME! Plus, they are debuting INTO THE WOODS, a brand-new pilot session designed especially for Key Stage 2 (8-11 year-olds).
The highlight of the week? A visit to the mesmerizing World of Tim Burton exhibition at the Design Museum, where campers will draw inspiration to fuel their creativity. From sketching ideas at Holland Park to crafting their very own Tim Burton-inspired 3D artwork, they’ll immerse themselves in the magic of art, with a few spooky surprises along the way.
Their in-house chef will be serving up delicious, nutritious meals every day, and this half-term’s special theme, EDIBLE ME, brings a creative twist—campers will be making edible art! Along with camp favourites—yoga and workout sessions, library visits, and two exciting city excursions—campers will visit the Twist Museum, explore The World of Tim Burton, and enjoy a host of surprises to make this week unforgettable.
Are you ready to P-A-R-T-Y this half-term? Let the fun begin!
- EDIBLE ME
Dates and Time: 28 October 2024– 01 November 2024 and 04 November 2024 (inset day) from 9 am – 6 pm (early drop off/late pick up available). Register for either a full day or half day.
Age: 5 to 8 years, 4 year olds are welcome for 4 hours
Price: £60 per day
- INTO THE WOODS
Dates and Time: 31 October 2024– 01 November 2024 and 04 November 20234 from 9 am – 6 pm (early drop off/late pick up available).
Age: 8 to 11 years
Price: £70 per day
Location: Fresh Ground, 68 Battersea Rise, London SW11 1EQ
Contact Details: https://www.kidsedencamp.com Email: info@kidsedencamp.com
* Kids EDEN Camp is offering Clapham Mums a complimentary gift by referencing CMCG25 when entering “How did you hear about Kids EDEN Camp” at the point of booking.
Lavender Leonardos Children’s Art School
Lavender Leonardos is a small independent, children’s art studio set in a unique creative space in Battersea. Their mission is to teach and inspire children and adults of all levels of experience, in a fun and friendly environment. They offer in person and online art classes with sessions aimed at 6yrs+, 9yrs+ & 13yrs+, in addition to 1:1 tuition, birthday parties and printmaking.
Dates and Time: October 21st – 1st November
Location: Lavender Hill, SW11 5QL
Age: 6 years +
Contact Details: www.lavenderleonardos.art
Multi Sport Camp
Open Air Fit Multi-Sport camps are a great way for kids to be outdoors, make new friends, have a go at new sports and above all have fun! Sports included are the more traditional games of football, rugby, athletics, plus ones that might not have been played before such as baseball or handball and there are always lots of fun games and obstacle courses too. Camps are wholly inclusive and open to both boys and girls of all abilities aged between 4 and 13. You can book for the week or just individual days.
Location: Wandsworth Common Dog Free Zone by the Skylark Cafe
Dates and Times: 28th to 31st October – 09:30 am – 12:30 pm each day (with 8:30 am early drop off available)
Age: 4 to 13 years
Football Camp
Led by former professional football player Mel Capleton. Their coaches focus on key areas such as passing, dribbling and tackling, helping everyone to improve their all round game with matches played. All in a fun environment. And of course Mel will be passing on his top tips to all who come along!
Location: Wandsworth Common Dog Free Zone by the Skylark Cafe
Dates and Times: 28th & 30th October – 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm each day
Age: 4-14 years
Contact Details: http://www.openairfit.com/booking/ Email: kidscamps@openairfit.com
Magic Monday, Trick or Treat Tuesday and Glow in the Dark Thursday are just some of the days Playball have planned for the children this Half term. Don’t forget about Creepy Crawly Wednesday and Guess the Ghost Friday. Their themes are a great way to keep the children’s imagination running wild. No two days are the same at a Playball Holiday camp. All the games and activities based around the themes are fun and age appropriate.
Dates and Time: Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November, 9 am-12 noon (snacks around 10:30 am)
Location: Sports hall, Latchmere Leisure Centre Burns Road, London, SW11 5AD
Age: 3 to 8 years
Contact Details: https://playballlondon.com/holiday-camps
This year Stagecoach are excited to share their celebration of the creepy and crawly, the weird and the wonderful. Book your place today to secure a fang-tastic half term filled with singing, dance and drama like no other. From Monster mashing and Harry Pottering to magic potions and beyond!
You do not need to be a Stagecoach student to attend! All are welcome… let’s have a spook-tacular time!”
Location: St. Mary’s CofE Primary School, Felsham Rd, Putney, SW15 1BA
Age: 4-16 years
Date and Time: 30th October from 9:30-15:30
Contact Details: https://www.stagecoach.co.uk/enrolment-workshop
The Little Gym Wandsworth and Fulham
Half- term camps are back on popular demand! On Tuesday 24th and Thursday 26th October from 11am to 2pm The Little Gym Wandsworth & Fulham will be running Adventure gymnastics camps for children aged 3-8 years old. Our camps will be Halloween themed. Dress up is encouraged!
Members and Non Members welcome!
Age: 3 to 6 years
Dates and Times: Monday 28th October 12 noon to 2 PM, Tuesday 29th October 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Location:Unit 8, Compass House, Riverside West, Smugglers Way, London SW18 1DB
Prices: 2 hour camp – £40 (or 2 x member class tokens)
Contact Details: https://wandsworthfulham.thelittlegym.co.uk/camps
Join The Strings Club and their multi award-winning Holiday Camps at Trinity St Marys School SW12 8DR), for a week-long extravaganza filled with thrilling workshops that are perfect for children aged 4-11. Alongside their morning guitar and ukulele sessions there will be their carefully-curated workshops – all designed to inspire your child right up until pick up time! Don’t forget the free hire of an instrument too to take home.
Celebrate Halloween with spooky music, games, and a frightful costume parade!
Age: 4 to 11 years
Location:Trinity St Marys CE Primary School, 6 Balham Park Rd, London SW12 8DR
Dates: October 28th to November 1st
Times and Prices: Standard hours – 9:30am – 4pm – £52.50 per day, Extended hours – 8am – 5.30pm – £62.50 per day. New bookers get 10% off by entering NEWCUS10 at our online checkout.
Contact Details: https://www.thestringsclub.org/locations/balham
Each and every Youngstars holiday camp follows the familiar structure of tried and tested fun games, introductions to various sports and themed arts and crafts in an all inclusive and non competitive environment.
Dates, Times and Locations:
- Location: St Lukes Community Hall, Ramsden Road, SW12 8RQ
Dates: Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November
Times and Prices: Full day Sessions 8:30am- 1pm ( £30) and Extended day 1pm-3pm (£12)
Ages: 3-5 years
- Location: Belleville Wix Academy, Clapham Common Northside, SW4 0AJ
Dates: Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November
Times and Prices: AM Sessions 8:30am-12:30pm ( £25), PM Sessions 1:00pm-5:00pm (£25), Full Day Sessions 8:15am-5:15pm (£49)
Ages: 3 – 11 years
- Location: Alderbrook Primary School, Oldridge Rd, SW12 8PP
Dates: Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November
Times and Prices: AM Sessions 8:30am-12:30pm ( £25), PM Sessions 1:00pm-5:00pm (£25), Full Day Sessions 8:15am-5:15pm (£49). Full day sessions children need to be 5 years of age on the first day of camp to attend). Children under 5 can only attend one session per day. Full day sessions children need to be 5 years of age on the first day of camp to attend.
Ages: 3 – 11 years
- Location: Belleville Primary School, Webbs Rd, SW11 6PR
Dates: Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November
Times and Prices: AM Sessions 8:30am-12:30pm ( £25), PM Sessions 1:00pm-5:00pm (£25), Full Day Sessions 8:15am-5:15pm (£49). Full day sessions children need to be 5 years of age on the first day of camp to attend). Children under 5 can only attend one session per day. Full day sessions children need to be 5 years of age on the first day of camp to attend.
Ages: 3 – 11 years
Contact details: http://www.young-stars.co.uk/holiday-camps/clapham-balham-venues/ Email: campbookings@young-stars.co.uk, Telephone: 0845 222 1313
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