Summer Camps & Workshops 2023
With the summer holidays just around the corner, you might be wondering how you’re going to keep the little ones entertained. Well, help is at hand! We’ve done the hard work for you, and pulled together a pretty comprehensive listing of the holiday camps and workshops that are going on in the area. Although we can’t say that we’ve tried all these out personally, they come on recommendation and your kids are sure to have a lot of fun! If you know of any more, please do get in touch and let us know.
Because there’s so much to take in, we’ve split the guide into a few sections – 1) Creative & Forest School; 2) Performing Arts; 3) Multi-Activity / Multi-Sports; and 4) Sport-Specific camps including for example football and tennis camps. We hope that makes it a bit easier to navigate (the links above will also take you straight there).
1) Creative & Forest School
For children aged 5-15 years.
- These ‘European Adventure’ workshops take place at Eel Pie Island in Twickenham; St Mary’s Parish Hall in Teddington; Richmond Adult Community College; St Mary’s Church in Putney; Cass Art in Kingston; and Van Gogh House in Isleworth. Two workshops run each day in each location and include: Wild Boar with Gouache; Amsterdam Houses with Masking Fluid & Ink; Clay Orcas; Lake Como with Watercolour; Warhol’s Queen with Soft Pastel & Pen; Still Life Tulips with Pencil; and more (not all workshops available at all locations).
- The workshops take place from 10.30am-12.00pm & 12.30-2.00pm as follows:
- Isleworth: 27th July – 25th August (6-15yrs). You can book online or find out more by emailing isleworth@cygnetsartschool.com.
- Kingston: 26th July – 25th August (5-12yrs). You can book online or find out more by emailing kingston@cygnetsartschool.com.
- Putney: 24th July – 22nd August (5-12yrs). You can book online or find out more by emailing putney@cygnetsartschool.com.
- Richmond: 25th July – 24th August (5-12yrs). You can book online or find out more by emailing richmond@cygnetsartschool.com.
- Teddington: 1st – 31st August (5-12yrs). You can book online or find out more by emailing teddington@cygnetsartschool.com.
- Twickenham: 1st – 31st August (5-12yrs). You can book online or find out more by emailing twickenham@cygnetsartschool.com.
For children aged 7 to. 16 years.
- These five-day camps take place at King’s House School, King’s Road in Richmond. Children can enjoy a variety of coding and tech courses, with breaks outside in good weather to get some fresh air and a physical activity at lunchtime, or time to relax in the communal areas to chat or play board games if it’a raining.
- The camps take place between 17th July – 25th August from 9.00am-5.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 6+ years.
- These workshops take place at Happy Potter in Teddington. There are lots of different creative activities available, including: Tie Dye T-Shirts, Ice Cream Bowl Painting, Tropical Button Art On Canvas, Paper Cactus Making, and more.
- The workshops take place between 24th July – 1st September from 10.00am-12.30pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 7 to 18 years.
- These workshops takes place at the Landmark Arts Centre in Teddington. For children aged 7-15yrs there is a three-morning Wild Sculptures – Flower Power workshop with Ace Art; for children aged 12-18yrs there’s a three-day Unsigned Music Makers course focusing on songwriting and composition techniques; and for children 11+yrs a Play-In-A-Day workshop.
- The workshops takes place on the 14th – 17th, 23rd & 25th August, from 10.00am-12.00pm (art), 10.00am-3.00pm (music) or 10.00am-4.00pm (play). You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 5 to 12 years old.
- These four-day camps take place at King’s House School in Richmond; The Queens School in Kew; and The Mall School in Twickenham. These ‘Science Explorer’ and ‘Science Factory’ camps are a science expedition into the unknown and over the week your child will do 40+ science activities, exciting demonstrations, hands-on experiments, team games and fun quizzes. Every day includes four indoor classroom-based fun, hands-on, science sessions and three outdoor activity playground breaks. Daily places may also be available (details of how to request this are on the booking page).
- The camps takes place between 10th July – 25th August, from 9.00am-3.30pm, with the option to extend from 8.30am-4.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 3 to 7 years.
- These camps take place in Cobham, with drop off / pick up at Richmond & Putney Unitarians Church in Richmond (Outdoor Owls transports the children in their nursery minibus). The owlstanding team has lots of fun learning activities in the forest including mud kitchen, cooking on the fire, tree climbing, den building, low ropes, obstacle course, STEM activities, bushcraft, tool work, minibeast hunts, sports games, tug of wars and more! Each day they go on an adventure walk through the rhododendron jungle.
- The camps take place between 24th July – 8th September, from 8.30am-5.15pm. There is more information and a booking enquiry form on their website.
For children aged 5 to 11 years.
- This two-day camp takes place at Barn Elms in Barnes. Children will enjoy a super fun and activity packed camp learning about the inspirations and influences of iconic artists and exploring their own creativity to produce masterpieces in different styles and mediums, working in both 2D and 3D.
- The camp takes place on the 326th & 27th July, from 9.30am-3.00pm. You can find out more and book online.
For children aged 4 to 11 years.
- These camps take place at Kings House School in Richmond. Packed with unmissable experiences, the camps bring together the very best in childcare and music. During this summer, the focus instrument is the ukulele. The morning music lessons are an ideal introduction for those new to playing an instrument, or if your child already plays the teachers cater up to Grade 8. The afternoons include two fun-filled workshops based on the week’s theme. right up until pick-up time.
- The camps take place between 31st July – 11th August & 21st – 25th August, from 9.30am-4.00pm with the option to extend from 8.00am-5.15pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 5 to 11 years.
- These three and four-day camps take place in the grounds of Barn Elms in Barnes. Children will enjoy three days of wild Forest School activities, such as den building, nature crafts, bug hunting, creating, mud play and fire lighting.
- The camps take place between 14th – 17th & 29th – 31st July, from 10.00am-3.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 6 to 12 years.
- These workshops take place at the William Morris Society in Hammersmith. Workshops include glass painting, vine bag embroidery and printing, and take inspiration from some of the designs in the new exhibition all about John Henry Dearle, William Morris’s successor. Children under the age of 8yrs must be accompanied by an adult.
- The workshops take place on the 2nd, 9th & 23rd August, from 10.30am-12.30pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children from 4 to 11 years.
- These camps take place at The Wilderness, Normansfield Avenue in Hampton Wick. Join Brilliant Play for some forest school fun at one of their fabulous holiday camps where activities include den building, tool use, mini beast hunting, creative art using natural materials, team games, cooking on fire and more!
- The camps take place between 7th – 18th August, from 10.30am-2.30pm, with the option to extend from 9.30am-3.30pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 7+ years.
- These one, two and three-day workshops take place at Wurkshop in Barnes. Brilliant art and craft projects to enjoy over the summer. Workshops include ‘Matisse Punch Needle Cushions’, ‘Ceramic Fantasy Lamps’, ‘20th Century Sculpture’ and more.
- The workshops take place between 10th July – 14th August, with times varying depending on the workshop. You can find out more and book online here.
* See also Thames Young Mariners in the Multi-Activity section. *
2) Performing Arts
For children aged 4 to 16 years.
- This Summer Showcase event takes place at the Hampton Hill Theatre. It will be a fun-filled five days, catering for all abilities and focusing on developing your child’s aptitude in the three main genres of performance; acting, dancing and singing. Children will create their own story based on ‘Pam’s Adventures’, and will get to shine like the stars they are! All disciplines will be delivered by professional performing practitioners.
- The Summer Showcase event takes place between 7th – 11th August, from 10.00am-3.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children from 5 to 15 years old.
- These camps take place at The German School in Richmond; Orleans Park School in Twickenham; and NPL Club in Teddington (Bushy Park). This summer, there are NEW dance & drama camps packed with fun as children explore different musicals, make new friends, and develop skills with guest teachers from the Industry. Children can also participate in specialist gymnastics or tennis camps, or multi-sports camps with the opportunity to experience up to five different sports each day, plus down time with arts & crafts, talent shows and other games kids love. There are also evening performance tennis camps available.
- The camps take place between 24th July – 1st September from 10.00am-4.00pm with a free extension from 8.30am-5.00pm (gymnastics/tennis/drama) or 8.30am-4.30pm with a free extension until 5.00pm (multi-sports). You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 3 to 11 years.
- This week-long holiday event takes place at The Normansfield Theatre in Teddington. Drain Drama is running a pop-up performance alongside an immersive event: something for everyone! More seasoned Dragons are invited to become part of the cast, but if treading the boards isn’t for your child, there will be a magical world of art, drama and world-building to immerse themselves into. The holiday event is based in the Italian folk tale ‘The Happy Man’s Shirt’ about a spoilt young man finding happiness in the most unexpected of places journeying around the Italian countryside.
- The holiday event takes place between 31st July – 4th August, from 10.00am-3.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 18 years.
- These two and three-day Musical Theatre and Movie Making Workshops take place at the Hampton Hill Theatre. There are musical theatre workshops for 4-6yrs inspired by Tangles, Aladdin, Sing 2, and Matilda; workshops for 7-12yrs based on The Little Mermaid and Peter Pan & Wendy; and workshops for 13-18yrs celebrating ‘SIX’. There are also Movie Makers workshops for 7-12yrs offering a hands-on experience of screen make up, directing and performing in a scary ‘summer’ movie.
- The workshops take place between 31st July – 4th August & 21st –25th August, from 9.30am-3.30pm (4-6yrs), 9.30am-4.00pm (7-12yrs), or 10.00am-4.30pm (13-18yrs). You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 9 to 18 years.
- These five-day camps take place at St Mary’s University, Waldegrave Road in Twickenham. Children come up with their own idea for a film, then set about scripting, story boarding, shooting, directing and editing it over five days under expert tuition from industry professionals. It’s all great fun but good learning too and young wannabee filmmakers finish the course equipped to make their own movies.
- The camps takes place between 10th July – 25th August, from 9.00am-2.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 5 to 14 years.
- These five-day ‘shows in a week’ take place at Orleans Park Secondary School in Twickenham, with the final day at The Exchange Theatre in Twickenham. Children 5-11yrs will rehearse and perform adaptations of Sleeping Beauty and Rapunzel; children 11-14yrs will be working on an adaptation of New Earth 2. They will rehearse for a play over four days with a professional director, and on the fifth and final day the cast will take to the stage in front of friends and family.
- Rehearsals take place between 25th – 29th July & 14th – 18th August, from 9.00am-3.30pm with the show at 2.00pm on the final days (children will be needed at the theatre from 9.45am). You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 5 to 11 years.
- These four-day camps take place at Christ’s School in Richmond, with the final week taking place at Sheen Mount Primary School in East Sheen. They have a different theme each week, with ‘Matilda’ (with West End guests); ‘The Little Mermaid’; ‘Disney Medley’; and ‘Annie’ all available. They’re a great opportunity for children to explore their creative side and develop their confidence through theatre, working towards a filmed final performance with props, costumes and excitement.
- The camps take place between 24th July – 24th April, from 9.00am-3.20pm, with limited availability for half-days from 9.00am-1.00pm. Childcare vouchers accepted. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 7 to 16 years.
- These summer schools take place at the Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond. Children are promised a fun, creative, and inspiring experience, as they devise and rehearse their own play, to be performed on stage at the OT on the final day. Working with a director, the group will decide what story they want to tell and how to tell it. Open to children new to drama, experienced performers, and everything in-between.
- The summer schools take place between 14th – 19th August (12-16yrs) & 21st – 26th August (7-11yrs), from 10.00am-4.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 10 years.
- These five-day courses take place at Holy Trinity Church in Richmond; the Crossway Centre in Twickenham; and Barnes Methodist Church Hall. Children will sing and dance their way down the yellow brick road to discover the world of Oz. Working together as a team, they’ll earn songs, rehearse dances and put together scenes that tell the story of Dorothy’s magical adventure, combining it with colourful costumes and music into an enchanting performance for family and friends on the last day.
- The courses take place between 31st July – 4th August (Richmond), 14th – 18th August (Twickenham), and 21st – 25th August (Barnes), from 10.00am-3.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 3 to 6 years.
- These camps take place at Kitson Hall in Barnes. With a different theme each week including ‘Under The Sea’, ‘Matilda’, ‘Disney’, ‘Fairytale’, ‘Circus’ and ‘Superhero’, children will love these dance & drama camps. They’ll be twirling with excitement and singing out to hit songs whilst working towards a little performance.
- The camps take place between 31st July – 1st September, from 9.00am-1.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 5 to 16 years.
- These five-day workshops take place at Kings House School in Richmond; at Broomfield House in Kew; and at the Normansfield Theatre in Teddington. They are a fantastic opportunity for children to make new friends, unleash their creativity and have lots of fun singing, dancing and acting! No previous experience is necessary – all Stagecoach wants is lots of enthusiasm and a willingness to have a go. Themes vary according to location and include ‘Let’s Rock’, ‘Cabaret’, ‘A Whole New World’, ‘Aladdin’ and ‘Thank you For The Music’.
- The workshops take place between 24th July – 10th August, from 10.00am-4.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
3) Multi-Activity / Multi-Sports
* See also Camp England in the Multi-Activity section. *
For children aged 5 years up to Year 2.
- These camps take place at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Teddington. They offer a wide range of fun activities, including go karts, bouncy castles, cooking, gardening, Lego, soft play, computers and much more!
- The camps take place between 24th July – 18th August from 9.00am-5.00pm, with the option to extend from 8.30am. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 14 years.
- These camps take place at St Paul’s School and Barn Elms Sports Trust in Barnes. Activ Camps provide innovative and inclusive variations of traditional games and sports, giving children the opportunity to escape any negative experiences or stereotypes. They also provide children with experiences that they would not normally encounter, with activities such as Body Zorbing, Archery Tag, rock climbing and a number of epic giant inflatables being just a few of the favourites.
- The camps take place between 17th July – 1st September with drop-off between 8.30-9.15am and pick up between 4.30-5.00pm, with the option to extend to 6.00pm. You can book find out more and book online here.
For children aged 8 to 16 years.
- These camps take place by the river at Albany Outdoors in Kingston. Albany Outdoors is an accredited outdoor, adventure and water activity centre. They have multi-activity days running, which are ideal for beginners, but dependent on weather this may be more land-based than water where appropriate. There are also week-long canoe / kayaking and sailing courses available, and 2-hour stand up paddle boarding taster sessions.
- The camps take place between 17th July – 1st September from 9.00am-5.00pm (paddle boarding from 1.00-3.00pm). You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4.5 to 14 years.
- These camps take place at St Catherine’s School and Waldegrave School in Twickenham. Barracudas camps offer children fun and excitement with activities and staff that can entertain them all day long. They have a fantastic programme with a wide range of activities that can truly claim to offer something for every child!
- The camps take place between 17th July – 25th August from 8.30am-5.30pm with the option to extend from 8.00am-6.00pm. You can book via their find out more and book online.
For children aged 3 to 14 years.
- These camps take place at Chiswick Rugby Club in Dukes Meadows (just the other side of Barnes/Chiswick Bridge). There are multi-sports camps offering children a carousel of sports to choose and compete in throughout the day including dodgeball, cricket, olympics and more. Football-only camps are also on offer, with a range of football-related games and challenges, including shootouts, world cup, target games, matches and more.
- The camps take place between 17th July – 1st September, from 10.00am-4.00pm, with the option to extend from 9.00am and half-days also available. You can find out more and book online here.
For children from 3 to 16 years old.
- These camps take place at Christ’s School in Richmond; and at the Unicorn School in Kew. The camps offer children the opportunity to learn new skills, discover new interests, have fun with new friends, and most importantly grow in confidence. Each camp programme is tailor-made by age group; there is something for everyone to enjoy.
- The camps take place between 24th July – 25th August with drop-off between 8.30-9.15am and pick up between 4.30-5.00pm, with the option to extend from 8.00am-6.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children in Year 3 up to Year 7.
- These camps take place at Collis Primary School in Teddington. They offer a wide range of fun activities, including bouncy castles, go-karts, art, computing, crazy golf, dodge ball, swimming, carnival day, bumper boats, circus skills, Wii Dance, bingo, plus lots, lots more!
- The camps take place between 24th July – 18th August from 9.00am-5.00pm, with the option to extend from 8.30am. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 3 to 14 years.
- These camps take place at Kings House Sports Ground in Dukes Meadows (just the other side of Barnes/Chiswick Bridge). They are the perfect way to keep any budding young footballer or Olympian busy during the forthcoming half term. In the multi-sports camps your child will be able to experience mini tennis, hockey, dodgeball, cricket, netball, athletics, and rounders. Sessions include fun-filled coaching sessions, skill challenges and games. The football-only camps are for all abilities, and are jam-packed with fun football games, skill challenges, penalty shoot outs, matches and tournaments.
- The camps take place between 6th July – 1st September from 9.00am-4.00pm, or with morning sessions from 9.00am-12.00pm and afternoon sessions from 1.00-4.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 5 to 12 years.
- These camps take place at The Queens School in Kew. Children will enjoy an innovative programme of games and skill practices will greatly enhance the development of their ABCs – Agility, Balance and Co-ordination – the fundamentals of sporting performance. Funsport’s new popular activities will be returning to camp, including Nerf Guns, Indoor Curling and Tri-Golf.
- The camps tale place between 30th May – 2nd June from 8.30am-4.00pm, with the option to extend to 5.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
Junior Adventures Group (previously Fit For Sport)
For children aged 4 to 12 years.
- These camps takes place at Orleans Primary School in Twickenham; Sheen Mount Primary School in East Sheen; Barnes Primary School; and Meadlands Primary School in Ham. Children will enjoy fun activities spanning seven core categories: Super Sports; Power Teams; Global Kids; Creative Inventors; Brain Boosters; Zen Masters; and Splash Zone.
- The camps take place between 24th July – 1st September from 8.30am-5.30pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 13 years.
- These camps take place at St Mary’s Primary School in Hampton; Teddington Sports Centre; Whitton Sports Centre; and The Vineyard School in Richmond. Children will experience all the fun and excitement of a mixture of active and non-active games and activities, catering for all tastes and interests.
- The camps take place between 24th July – 30th August from 10.00am-4.00pm, with the option to extend from 8.15am-6.00pm. If you have three children, the 3rd child goes free! You can find out more and book online here, or by calling 01276 21884.
For children aged 18 months to 14 years.
- These camps take place at QH Memorial Sports Ground (River Pitches) in Chiswick (just north of Chiswick Bridge). Children will enjoy friendly, fun and safe holiday camps, where they’ll be able to stay active, enjoy sports and activities with friends, and develop new skills in sessions run by experienced coaches and camp leaders. Multi-activity camps are available for children aged 3+yrs, with children aged 18m-2yrs able to enjoy a 1hr football session.
- The multi-activity camps take place between 17th July – 1st September from 9.00am-3.00pm, or with morning sessions from 9.00am-12.00pm and afternoon sessions from 1.00-3.00pm. Children must be 5+yrs to stay for the whole day.. The toddler football camps takes place from 9.30-10.30am. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 11 years.
- These camps take place at East Sheen Primary School. They offer an action-packed activities programme featuring a wide range of sports, arts & crafts and leisure based activities for children in a safe and nurturing environment.
- The camps take place between 24th July – 1st September from 9.45am-4.15pm, with the option to extend from 8.00am-6.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 3 to 9 years.
- These camps take place at Old Deer Park (London Welsh Rugby) in Richmond; at St Mary’s CE Primary School in Hampton; and Barn Elms Sports Trust in Barnes. They are filled with fantastic sports games, skills and drills, including wildly creative warm ups, sport skill sessions, team building activities and games.
- The camps take place on the 24th July – 30th August, at various times depending on location. You can find out more and book online here.
For children from 5 to 12 years
- These camps take place at Twickenham Prep School in Hampton. At these multi-activity camps, there’s never a dull moment! Sessions feature a simply massive selection of games and activities, which are perfect for children who like to be active and on the move without playing traditional sports.
- The camps take place between 24th July – 1st September, from 9.00am-4.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children from 3 to 15 years.
- These camps take place at Rocks Lane Multi-Sport Centre in Barnes. There are a range of football, netball, tennis and mini multi-sports camps on offer for all abilities. Football camps are for children aged 5-15yrs; netball camps are for 6-12yrs; tennis camps are for 6-13yrs; mini multi-sports camps are for children aged 3-5yrs.
- The camps take place between 10th July – 8th September, from 10.00am-3.00pm (football, tennis & netball) or 10.00am-12.00pm (mini multi-sports). You can find out more and book online here.
The Rugby Universe (Multi-Sports)
For children aged 5 to 11 years.
- These camps takes place at Marble Hill Park, Richmond Road in Twickenham. They include fun games and sports activities such as dodgeball, rounders, ring tennis, rugby skills games, volleyball, rounders and more.
- The camps take place between 31st July – 11th August & 21st – 25th August from 9.00am-4.00pm, with the option to extend from 8.30am-4.30 and half days available 9.00am-1.00pm or 12.30-4.00pm. You can fins out more and book online here.
Thames Young Mariners Adventure Zone
For children from 5 to 16 years.
- These one, two and three-day camps take place at Thames Young Mariners in Ham. There are a variety of camps depending on age, including forest school camps for children aged 5-7yrs; multi-activity camps for children aged 8-13yrs with activities such as archery, canoeing, orienteering, raft building and more. There are also sailing and paddle boarding courses available for children aged 8-16yrs.
- The camps take place between 24th July – 1st September from 9.30am-4.15pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 3 to 14 years
- These camps takes place at The Village Nursery in Barnes (3-14yrs); and at New Stepping Stones Playgroup in Mortlake (3-5yrs). Children are split into two age groups. Children up to 7yrs (Play School) spend most of the day with nothing else on their minds but playing, exploring and having fun. Children ages 8-14yrs (Adventure Camp) are taken on excursions most days, including biking, trampolining, and visits to a museum or zoo.
- The camps take place between 24th July – 25th August, from 9.30am-3.30pm (Play School) or 9.30am-4.00pm (Adventure Camp). You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 10 to 13 years.
- These days out take place all over London. They are ideal for that tricky age group that’s too old for traditional holiday camps but too young to be left alone. With the Tween Tribe they’ll live carefree days of awesome adventures, forging friendships and having fun. This summer, children can enjoy immersive gamebox, picnic al fresco and the famous Granary Square splash fountains; or they can jump at London’s ultimate trampoline park and Aqua Splash in the famous Olympic Pool..
- The days out take place on the 3rd, 9th & 16th August, setting off from Kingston, Richmond and Twickenham. You can find out more and book online here.
* See also Camp England in the Performing Arts section; and Tennis LIFE, Top Football & Top Tennis in the Sport-Specific section. *
4) Sport-Specific
Cricket:
For boys and girls aged 4 to 15 years.
These camps take place at Richmond Cricket Club in Old Deer Park Gardens. They offer both hard ball and soft ball training and welcome girls and boys of all abilities. During the camp children will cover all aspects of cricket and with the use of bowling machines and plenty of coaching aids, your child will gain some valuable tips to make it a beneficial camp for all.
The camps take place between 24th July – 1st September from 10.00am-4.00pm, with half-day options available from 10.00am-12.30pm or 1.30-4.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For boys and girls aged 6 to 14 years.
- These camps take place at Teddington Cricket Club, off Cobbler’s Walk in Bushy Park. These hugely successful cricket holiday camps have been running for more than ten years now, with highly qualified, vastly experienced coaches and low player to coach ratios. They have a variety of fun wet weather activities too if needed – but hopefully not required!
- The camps takes place between 10th July – 1st September from 10.00am-4.00pm, with extended day options available. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 8 to 15 years.
- These camps take place on Twickenham Green. They provide a fun and innovative coaching programme suitable for. girls and boys of any ability, from beginner to advanced. Players will be split into appropriate groups each day.
- The camps take place from 24th July – 18th August, from 9.00am-3.00pm. You can find out more and book online.
Football:
For children aged 4.5 to 14 years.
- These camps take place at QH Memorial Sports Ground (River Pitches) in Chiswick (just north of Chiswick Bridge). Children will enjoy friendly, fun and safe holiday camps, where they’ll be able to stay active, enjoy football with friends, and develop new skills in sessions run by experienced coaches and camp leaders.
- The camps take place between 17th July – 1st September from 9.00am-3.00pm, or half days from 9.00am-12.00pm or 12.00-3.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 6 to 11 years.
- These camps take place at Marble Hill Park in Twickenham. They are always great fun with lots match time and skill based games and drills – the perfect way to get your children out in the fresh air for some football fun.
- The camps take place between 24th July – 1st September, from 10.00am-1.00pm. You can find out more here or book by emailing lynn@kidscoach.uk.net.
For children aged 5 to 10 years.
- These camps take place at Palewell Park, Palewell Common Drive in East Sheen. They are for children who wish to learn, consolidate and develop their football skills in a fun and unpressurised environment.
- The camps take place between 24th July – 3rd August. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 3 to 11 years.
- These camps take place at Barnes Tennis Club. Fun and professional football coaching camps which provide the perfect opportunity to develop as a footballer, whatever the standard of your child. Every session is jammed packed of fun-filled games so every child learns the game in a fun and enjoyable way. There is also the opportunity to combine football with tennis for a multi-sports camp.
- The camps take place between 24th July – 8th September from 9.00-11.00am (3-5yrs) or 9.00am-1.00pm (6-11yrs) for football only; or from 9.00am-1.00pm (3-9yrs) or 9.00am-3.00pm (9-11yrs) for multi-sports. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 12 years.
- These camps takes place at Great Court School in Ham; and at Teddington Lock Sports Campus. They offer a fantastic few days of football in which children have a great time, make friends and leave with lasting memories. They create a fun, safe and engaging environment welcoming players of all abilities.
- The camps take place between 24th July – 1st September from 9.30/10.00am-3.30pm. You can find out more and book online here.
* See also Blue Moon Academy, Excel Sports & Rocks Lane in the Multi-Sports section. *
Gymnastics:
For children aged 3 to 12 years.
- These camps take place at The Little Gym in Chiswick (just the other side of Chiswick Bridge). There’s enough to keep the most adventurous kids out there busy and having serious fun, all in a safe and secure specially adapted facility. The camps are split into two age groups – 3-5yrs and 6-12yrs.
- The camps take place between 17th July – 25th August from 9.00am-12.00pm or 1.00-4.00pm (or children can stay the whole day). You can find out more and book online here.
The Little Gym Hampton & Teddington
For children aged 3 to 12 years.
- These camps take place at The Little Gym in Hampton Hill. The camps combine fun, sport, creative activities and learning to keep your kids active, entertained and laughing. All while carefully developing their minds, bodies and self-confidence. There are ‘Super Kids Quest’ camps for children aged 3-8yrs and ‘Skill Thrill’ camps for children aged 5-12yrs.
- The camps take place between 24th July – 1st September from 9.00am-1.00pm (3-8yrs) or 2.00-5.00pm (5-12yrs). You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 3 to 8 years.
- These camps takes place at My Gym in Richmond. There is a different theme each week, with games, swings, gymnastics, arts & crafts, face painting, tattoos, drinks & snacks, zip wire and goodies to take home – basically the most fun possible in a 2.5hr period!!
- The camps take place on Tuesdays from the 25th July – 29th August, from 1.15-3.45pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 14 years
- These camps take place at Grey Court School in Ham. Children will be work on artistic, rhythmic, acrobatic and freestyle gymnastics (parkour). The camps involve fun warm up games, floor skills, vaulting apparatus, air track and air rollers, friendly competitions and developing routines. Mixed in with arts and crafts, team games, developing new skills and making great memories.
- The camps take place between 24th July – 1st September, from 8.45am-3.45pm, with half day options from 8.45-11.45am & 12.45-3.45pm. You can find out more and book online here.
Richmond Gymnastics Association
For children in Reception to Year 6
- These four-day camps take place at Richmond Gymnastics Association in Kew. Children will be able to enjoy a wide variety of games, gymnastics and activities, and you can see the fruits of their work when they put on their end of holiday display. Suitable for beginners and those already in gymnastics, the camp is great for building both physical and social development in children, improving self-confidence through learning new skills and making new friends.
- The camps takes place between 18th July – 25th August from 9.00am-12.00pm or 1.00-4.00pm, with the option to stay all day on request (children aged 7+yrs only). You can find out more and book online here.
* See also Camp England in the Performing Arts section. *
Swimming:
For children aged 3+ years.
- These intensive four-day courses take place at St Richard’s School in Richmond, There are no more than three children per group. If you haven’t done a holiday intensive course before, you will be amazed at how much progress is made!
- The courses take place between 24th July – 4th August & 28th August – 1st September with a half-hour slot at the same time each day. You can find out more and get an application form on their website.
For children aged 2 to 13 years.
- These intensive four-day courses take place at a private pool in Petersham. They’re an ideal opportunity for children to greatly develop their confidence and hence accelerate their progression over a very short period of time.
- The courses take place between 24th July – 4th August & 21st – 25th August, with a half-hour slot at the same time each day. There are more details on their website.
Tennis:
For children aged 3 to 15 years.
- These camps take place at Old Deer Park (Pools On The Park) in Richmond. They offer fun packed tennis camps with a combination of technical learning, matchplay and games.
- The camps take place on the 24th July – 25th August from 10.00-10.45am (3-5yrs), 11.00am-1.00pm (6-10yrs), or 1.00-3.00pm (10-15yrs). You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 3 to 15 years.
- These camps take place at Sheen Common and Palewell Common in East Sheen; and at Cambridge Gardens in East Twickenham. These fun packed holiday camps are for children of all abilities to help develop essential tennis skills.
- The camps take place between 10th July – 5th September from 9.15-10.00am (3-4yrs), 10.00am-1.00pm (4-8yrs), or 1.00-4.00pm (9-15yrs). You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 3 to 16 years.
- These camps take place at York House Gardens in Twickenham They provide action-packed activity sessions run by Jeremy Hooton and his LTA Accredited coaching team. Children learn tennis skills and develop the ABC’s of tennis – agility, balance and coordination – along with fun games and match play (suitable for all abilities).
- The camps take place between 24th July – 1st September from 9.15-10.00am (3-4yrs), 10.00am-12.00pm (5-8yrs), 1.00-3.00pm (9-12yrs), or 3.00-5.00pm (13-16yrs). You can find out more and book online here.
Tennis LIFE @ Sheen Lawn Tennis & Squash Club
For children aged 5 to 16 years.
- These camps take place at Sheen Lawn Tennis & Squash Club, Parklands Close (off Fife Road) in East Sheen. Each day children will work on the techniques and tactics needed to play tennis, and will put this into some fun competition and games, both individual and team based. The camps are great fun, high energy and suitable for all abilities. New for 2023, multi-sports camps are also available, featuring football, cricket, rounders and hockey in the afternoon!
- The camps take place between 24th July – 17th August, from 9.00am-12.00pm (tennis only: 5-11yrs) ; 2.30-5.00pm (tennis only: 12-16yrs); or 9.00am-3.00pm (multi-sports: 6-14yrs) You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 4 to 11 years.
- These camps take place at Barn Elms Sports Centre in Barnes. Teqnic aims to run the most fun tennis camps in London! Their aim is get children playing great tennis and they believe the best way to do that is by getting them truly engaged. If they can can start their players on a life long love affair with the game, they have done their job.
- The camps take place between 24th July – 1st September from 10.00am-3.00pm for a full day or 10.00am-1.00pm for a half-day. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 3 to 14 years.
- These five-day camps take place at Barnes Tennis Club, Lonsdale Road in Barnes. The camps provide the perfect opportunity to experience tennis, whatever the standard of your child. Tennis should be fun and at Top Tennis they ensure every child learns the game they love in an enjoyable and safe environment. There is also the opportunity to combine tennis with football for a multi-sports camp.
- The camps take place between 24th July – 8th September from 9.00-11.00am (3-5yrs), 9.00am-12.00pm (6-9yrs) or 12.00-3.00pm (9-14yrs) for tennis only; or from 9.00am-1.00pm (3-9yrs) or 9.00am-3.00pm (9-15yrs) for multi-sports. You can find out more and book online here.
* See also Camp England in the Performing Arts section; and Rocks Lane in the Multi-Sports section. *
Other:
For children aged 5 to 18 years.
- These camps take place at Richmond Park Golf Course. Perfect for little rippers, these camps are a great way for youngsters to learn golf. All abilities welcome, and newcomers are especially welcome. Make new friends in a fun, safe environment.
- The camps take place between 17th – 18th July & 2nd – 4th August, from 9.00am-1.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
For children aged 6 to 18 years.
- These camps take place at Teddington School on Broom Road. Children can get active, have fun, learn and develop under the expert guidance of professional coaches and senior club players. Camps are streamed to provide games, skills and matches for younger or less experience players and more challenging opportunities for older or more skilful players.
- The camps take place between 18th July – 17th August, from 9.30am-3.00pm, with half-day options available from 9.30am-12.00pm or 12.30-3.00pm. You can find out more and book online here.
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