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From sports and rowing academies to outdoor pursuits, to art, science, cookery and crafts workshops, our action-packed courses offer something for everyone to enjoy during the October Half Term, Easter and Summer Holidays.
 

 

Summer 2025

Running from 7 July to 22 August, our summer programme offers two exciting options: Multi-Activity Camps and Sports Camps. Children aged 5 to 13 can enjoy everything from crafts to cricket, science to swimming.

With expert coaching, day trips, hot nutritious lunches, and wrap-around care (8.30 am – 5.30 pm), each day is active, enriching, and great fun.

Activity Camps
Crafts, Drama, Music, Science, Sports, Forest Skills and Daily Swimming
Ages 5–13 | 7 July – 22 August
Our fun and varied Activity Camps include exciting day trips to the Durham Fringe Festival (to enjoy a child-friendly show), Durham Cathedral (to see the Magna Carta), and a beach day. Children will also take part in themed experience days such as Science, Forest Skills, and more.

Sports Camps
Cricket, Rugby, Pentathlon, Football, Multi-Sports and Daily Swimming
Ages 7–13 | 21 July – 22 August
Led by professional coaches and experienced 1st team players, each day of the Sports Camp focuses on a different sport.

If you’d like to book for specific days or a mix of sessions, just let us know – we’ll do our best to accommodate you. If your child doesn’t enjoy swimming, we’re happy to provide alternative activities during afternoon swim sessions.

Included in All Camps:

  • Wrap-around care from 8:30am–9:30am and 4:30pm–5:30pm
  • A hot lunch each day (or a packed lunch when out on trips)
  • Snacks
  • Daily Swimming

Click Here to Book Online for Summer 2025

Terms and Conditions

The Foundations’ usual terms and conditions apply as set out in our standard privacy notice.

Additional terms and conditions specific to Holiday Courses and Kids Camps can be found on the booking form.

FAQ

Kit List

Unless there is an issue with the pool, all days will include an hour of swimming time each afternoon.

Please make sure your child(ren) brings the following each day in order to take advantage of all the opportunities on offer.

  1. Cap and sunscreen
  2. Towel and Swimming Kit
  3. Spare Clothing
  4. Water Bottle
Wrap Around Care Wrap around care from 8am till 5.30pm is included in the price of the course.