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.
Holiday Courses
Summer 2026
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Running from Monday 6 July till Friday 28 August, our Summer programme offers an exciting Multi-Activity Camp and Children aged 5 to 12 can enjoy everything from crafts to cricket, science to swimming. We also offer a Sports Camp for children aged 8-12 focussed on traditional sports including rugby, cricket, football, tennis, hockey and swimming.
With expert coaching, hot nutritious lunches, and wrap-around care (8.30 am – 5.30 pm), each day is active, enriching, and great fun.
Courses start from £50 per day or £240 per week.
The cost to parents can be reduced further by using your tax free childcare vouchers / childcare account – making the equivalent cost just £38.40 a day.
Activity Camps
Activity Camps
Crafts, Drama, Music, Science, Sports, Forest Skills and Daily Swimming
| Ages 5–12 |
Monday 6 July till Friday 28 August
Our fun and varied Activity Camps include fun-packed days including science, forest skills, autumn crafts and more.
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.
To ensure compliance with our holiday camp provision requirements, children must be aged 5, and have turned 5 prior to 31 August 2025, to attend a DCSF Holiday Camps.
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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
Sport Camps
Sports Camps
Rugby, Cricket, Soccer, Tennis and more and Daily Swimming | Ages 8–12 |
Monday 27 July till Friday 28 August
Working with a range of top level coaches from Durham School, The Foundation of Light (SAFC) and Newcastle Rugby Foundation (Red Bulls) we offer a range of sports across different days to help develop young sportsmen and sportswomen.
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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
Focus
At our holiday day camps, we place great importance on getting to know every young person in our care. By understanding their interests, abilities, and personalities, we are able to create a welcoming environment where each child feels valued and supported.
Our camps are designed to be fun and engaging, offering a wide range of activities that spark curiosity, build new skills, and encourage friendships. Guided by our schools’ MARK values – Moral Integrity, Ambition, Responsibility, and Kindness – we aim not only to provide memorable holiday experiences, but also to help young people grow in confidence and develop qualities that last well beyond the camp.
Every day is an opportunity for laughter, learning, and adventure, all while building confidence for life.
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.
- Cap and sunscreen
- Towel and Swimming Kit
- Spare Clothing
- Water Bottle
Wrap Around Care
Wrap around care from 8.30 am till 5.30pm is included in the price of the course.
