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.
Looking for an active, fun filled way to keep the kids entertained this May Half Term? All Star Tennis has you covered!
Winners of the LTA’s Park Venue of the Year, teir holiday camps cater to children aged 3 to teens, offering a perfect blend of tennis, games, and confidence building, all in a friendly and fun learning environment.
Age: 3-4, 5-7, 8-12 & teens
Locations: Wandsworth Common, King George’s Park, Tooting Common, Leader’s Gardens
Dates: 27th – 31st October
Website: allstartennis.co.uk/jholiday-camps | info@allstartennis.co.uk | 020 8871 4706
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: 27th – 31st October
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: 27th – 31st October
Website: https://www.art-k.co.uk/class-clapham/, https://www.art-k.co.uk/class-wandsworth/
This October half term, get ready for Pumpkin Painting, Spooky Science, Halloween Disco, Laser Tag Adventure, and Theatre Trip. With a perfect blend of on-site fun and off-site adventures, every day brings something new, thrilling, and memory-making!
- Bop Stars: For the young performers, Bop Stars is an action-packed camp focused on singing, dancing, acting, and aerial circus skills. Your child will dive into the world of performing arts, learn new skills, and have tons of fun with friends. It’s the perfect place to nurture creativity and confidence.
- Sports Stars: Ideal for little athletes, Sports Stars features a dynamic mix of sports activities, team games and outdoor adventures. Whether they’re into football, netball, tennis, or just love staying active, Sports Stars offers something for everyone.
10% sibling discount for the second child, Tax-free childcare vouchers accepted. Late pick-up available
Locations:
- Allfarthing Primary, Wandsworth, SW18 2LR.
- Michael’s C of E Primary, Southfields, SW18 5SQ.
Dates: 27.10.25 – 31.10.25
Website: www.bopstars.co.uk, email: info@bopstars.co.uk, telephone: 07596 851 374
⭐Get 10% off your booking when entering code DWYCLS9 at checkout.
Children follow an exciting “Build a Business” theme, exploring entrepreneurship while learning to code with Scratch, JavaScript, Micro:bit, and engaging in STEM activities including CAD design and hands-on craft projects. Each day is a stand‑alone project (so full-week attendance isn’t required) and there’s a balance of screen time, STEM challenges, and outdoor activity.
Location(s): Fulham (SW6 5PA); Ealing (W13 8AX); Notting Hill (W11 2DY); Hampstead (NW3 6TX)
Dates / Times: 20thth–31st October (Monday to Friday), 10:00 am–4:00 pm (early drop-off from 9:30 am)
Ages: 5–12 years
Contact Details: https://www.cyphercoders.com/october-london-coding-camps
Come and waggle a witchy finger or five at Funky Monkey’s ‘Frightful Fingers’ Electronic Keyboard Workshop this half term! Their themed music workshop is a brilliant all-round introduction to the electronic keyboard for 5-8 year old beginners. Reading and writing notes alongside learning basic keyboard technique with Halloween-inspired activities. Perfect music-making session that kids love, all with a spooky twist!
Locations: Fresh Ground Church, Battersea Rise, SW11
Age: 5 – 8 years
Dates and Time: Tuesday 28th October, 10am-1pm
Website: www.funkymonkey.info
Join Inkhead for a 2-hour Halloween-themed workshop for ages 7-10! Expect thrilling tales, eerie characters, and monstrously fun writing activities! A screen-free, story-filled Halloween treat – where kids become authors of their own spooky adventures! Boosts literacy, confidence, and creativity – in a fun, seasonal setting! Plus, kids attend in costume! Led by experienced facilitator, writer and poet Sarah Fletcher.
Date and time: Wed 29th October, 10.30am-12.30pm
Location: Omnibus Theatre, 1 Clapham Common Northside, London SW4 0QW
Age: 7-10
Website: https://www.inkhead.co.uk/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: 27th – 31st October 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
Contact Details: https://www.juliancousinssports.com/
This half-term, Kids EDEN Camp is turning up the colour dial and celebrating their 3rd birthday with a week of electric creativity!
The adventure begins with a burst of inspiration at the Moco Museum, followed by a cheeky lunch stop at My Old Dutch (because art and pancakes are the ultimate pairing!). Back at camp, the glow continues as children craft vibrant alebrijes, decorate colourful biscuits, and take part in a joyful Day of the Dead celebration, honouring loved ones with bright spirit and creativity.
Harvest season is also close to EDEN’s heart, so the week includes a community park clean-up and food donations to share kindness alongside creativity. And they’ve got the UberBoat bug, floating in style to Tate Modern for an unforgettable art-meets-adventure finale.
Dates and Time: Monday 27 – Friday 31 October 2025, from 9 am – 6 pm (early drop off/late pick up available)
Age: 5 to 11 years, 4 year olds are welcome for 4 hours
Price: £55 per day Early Bird until 26 September 2025, £60 per day thereafter
Contact Details: https://www.kidsedencamp.com | info@kidsedencamp.com | 07793 2466300
⭐ 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’s inspiring classes foster creativity and teach real art skills in drawing, sculpting, painting, and printmaking, all within a friendly and supportive environment. Their holiday classes cater to a range of ages, ensuring every child finds the perfect balance of fun and artistic development.
Dates and Time: Monday 27th October – Friday 31st October
Location: Lavender Hill, SW11 5QL
Age: 6 – 18 years (with tailored sessions to suit different age groups)
Contact Details: www.lavenderleonardos.art
This half term give your child a joyful and meaningful experience to boost social and emotional learning.
Each day is filled with fun and enriching activities like:
• Art
• ♀️ Deep Breathing Practices
• Mindful Eating
• Nature Walks
• Creative Games and so much more!
Location: The Hut, Alpha Place, SW3 5SZ
Dates and Times: Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th October from 9:30am to 2:30pm
Age: 3 to 12 years
Contact Details: https://www.joanneloeducation.com/book-a-class Email: E:Official.omcc@gmail.com
Keep your little ones active and entertained this half term with fun-filled Playball Holiday Camps! Their camps are packed with exciting activities, games, and skill-building fun, perfect for children aged 3 to 8 years. You do not have to be a Playballer to join and you may do as many days as you like.
Each day will have different activities to keep the children’s imaginations running wild. Along with Treasure hunts, Playball games and skills , bouncy castles and a whole lot more!
Dates and Time: Monday 27th October – Friday 31st October , 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
Pop School & Stage Academy (PSSA)
KPop Demon Hunters – a thrilling camp adventure for ages 4-14 this October half term! Running in Beckenham, Earlsfield and Streatham PSSA camps are jam packed with dance, drama and action like no other!
Dates: Monday 27th October – Friday 31st October
Contact Details: https://pssa.classforkids.io/camps
The Strings Club’s award-winning Holiday Camps return to Balham this October Half-Term, giving parents peace of mind while children aged 4-11 enjoy screen-free days filled with music, creativity and fun. Rated Platinum on Feefo with an outstanding 4.8 score, theircamps have kept families coming back since 2012! And just like spooky season invites us to dress up and try something new, theircamps help children grow in confidence, make new friends and shine on and off stage.
Location: Trinity St Mary’s CE Primary School, 6 Balham Park Rd, Balham, SW12 8DR
Dates and Times: 27th – 31st October
Age: 4 to 11 years
Contact Details: https://www.thestringsclub.org/events/balham-october-half-term-holiday-camp-4
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