Summer Holiday Camps, Clubs and Classes 2024

The summer holiday is fast approaching. And although we’ve all been dreaming about foreign holidays, warm beaches, and luxury hotels; the reality of busy airports, rising prices and the hassle of traveling abroad may tip our choices back to staycations. With that comes the usual intense search for local entertainment. But fear not! Our listings of holiday camps and classes offer a lovely selection of fun and safe activities, so your kids won’t get bored easily, and you may even have some time for yourselves.

• Sport and Multi-Activities
• Education and Science
• Drama, Dance and Music; Performing Arts and Theatre
• Art and Craft

 

Sports & Multi-Activities

July – August

The Nothern’s Tennis Holiday camps
Mini Tennis and Junior Tennis holiday camps are very popular and a huge amount of fun. The children not only boost their tennis skills, but improve all round fitness, co-ordination and social skills.
Suitable for ages 6-8yrs & 9-16yrs.
The Northern Club
Palatine Road
West Didsbury
Manchester M20 3YA
Tel: 0161 445 3093
www.thenorthern.co.uk

8 July – 14 August

Withington Girl’s School – Summer Camps
Withington Girls’ School is hosting a variety of exciting activities for children offered by both Withington and Activate Camps. Activities include creative writing, theatre, and sports, ranging from multi-sports to specialised courses in netball and lacrosse. Wraparound care is available before and after the camps and there is no extra charge when booking the Withington’s multi-sports camp.
All camps run from 9am-3.30pm with early drop off from 8.30am and late collection until 4.30pm available (additional fee payable on some courses).
Withington Girl’s School
100 Wellington Road
Fallowfield
Manchester
M14 6BL
Tel: 0161 2241077
www.wgs.org/summer-camps-2024/

18 July – 30 August 2024, 9am – 5pm, extended care available

School of Play Holiday Camps | Imaginative and stimulation sessions with various activities
Children are divided into two age groups, 3 yrs & 6m – 5 Yrs and 6 – 11 Yrs, each group has activities appropriate for the age, with a lot of free play, craft and food creation, nature trails and outdoor games.
VENUE NOTE: Holiday Camps (open to children from any school or area), early drop-offs at 8am and late pick-ups at 6pm
1) Bowdon Prep School,
Ashley Rd, Altrincham, WA14 2LT
2) Branwood Preparatory School,
Mauldeth Road West, Chorlton, M21 7HH
Stafford Road, Monton, Eccles M30 9HN
3) Chorlton Park Primary School, (22.07 – 30.08 only)
Mauldeth Road West, Chorlton, M21 7HH
4) Urmston Primary School, (24.07 – 30.08 only)
Wycliffe Road, Urmston, M41 5AH
5) Prestbury CE Primary School, (25.07 – 30.08 only)
Bollin Grove, Prestbury, Macclesfield, SK10 4JJ
6) Statham Primary School (Lymm), (29.07 – 30.08 only)
Warrington Road, Lymm, WA139BE
7) Futsal Camp, Davyhulme Primary School, (29.07 – 16.08 only)
Canterbury Rd, Urmston, Manchester M41 0RX
Tel: 0161 726 5022
www.schoolofplay.org.uk/holiday-camps

22 July – 16 August 2024 (weekly courses)

Junior Sport Stars Gym Stars Holiday Camps, Stockport
Based at our School of Gymnastics, Gym Stars holiday camps are for the kids aged 5 – 14 years, who love a challenge, from the very beginner to the more advanced gymnast.
The day starts with fun warm-up games. Then the children are split into groups depending on their age and ability. During morning sessions coach will focus on gymnastics disciplines like high/low beam, vault, bars, floor-work to improve children’s technique, balance, flexibility, and strength. In the afternoon, kids will be grouped to create their own sequences and perform to others. They’ll also play games and choose disciplines to practice during free-play sessions.
VENUE NOTE: Holiday Camps (open to children from any school or area), early drop-offs and late pick-ups are available
Sunaco House
Bletchley Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport SK4 3EF
Tel: 07730 419 982 | 0161 222 5676
juniorsportstars.co.uk/gym-holiday-camps/

22 July – 30 August, 5 August – 30 August 2024 (weekly courses)

We Are Adventures
Discover the joy of extended outdoor adventures at these holiday clubs! You can book a spot for a single day, an entire week, or the entire holiday season, brimming with exciting escapades. Each day promises a fresh adventure, ranging from mastering campfire cooking and survival skills to delving into bushcraft and trying hands at archery.
Suitable for ages 5-11yrs.
1) St John’s RC Primary School
Chepstow Road, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 9SN
2) Trafford Ecology Park
Lake Road, , Manchester, M17 1HB
Tel: 0161 877 0759
www.weareadventurers.co.uk

22-26 July (3), 23-26 July (2), 25-26 July (1),
29 July – 2 August, 5-9, 12-16, 19 – 23, 27-30 August (weekend clubs)

Rocket Holiday Camps – Stage, Solve and Sports
These camps are run in three venues. Each venue has three separate areas on-site allocated for different activities.
STAGE (gymnastics – dance – musical theatre – singing – performing arts – cheerleading and more) SOLVE (problem solving games – treasure hunts – fort buildings – quizzes nature trails – team building games – arts and crafts – letter and number games – orienteering)
SPORTS (football – basketball – dodgeball – cricket – hockey – netball – tennis – badminton – volleyball – benchball – ninja kids – obstacle courses – captcha the flag).
Children are free to swap between the three areas throughout the day.
Suitable for ages 5-13yrs.
1) Chorlton High School South
The Sports Hall, 451 Mauldeth Rd W, Manchester M21 7SX
2) Sale Grammar School
Marsland Road, Sale M33 3NH
3) Hale Barns Children’s Holiday Club
St Ambrose College
Hale Rd, Hale Barns, Altrincham WA15 0HE
Tel: 0161 768 2923
www.rocketholidaycamps.co.uk

22 – 25 July, 29 July – 1 August, 5 – 8, 12 – 15, 19 – 22, 27 – 30 August

Holiday Tennis Camps in Sale
The camp offers a wide range of activities both inside and out for children ages 4 – 14. Great fun throughout the day with games aimed at individuals and also within groups to play team games! Early drops and late pick-ups are available. The coaches organising the camp are DBS cleared, first aid trained and have a lot of expertise working with children of different ages and abilities. Indoor provision is available in case of bad weather.
VENUE NOTE: Early drop-offs 8-9am and late pick-ups 4-5pm are available
Sale Sports Club
Sale
M33 2DE
Tel: 07544 859721
www.salesportsclub.com/sports-camps/

23 July – 5 September, extended care available

Graystone – the home of action sports
Skate, scoot or bounce under the watchful eye of the coaches. Graystone’s action-packed summer camps are all about having fun, learning new skills and making friends. Children of all abilities are welcome; those new to action sports and experienced riders alike. No need to worry about lunch… a delicious meal served fresh from Graystone’s bar and restaurant is included!
VENUE NOTE: Camp for 7 – 13 years: 9.30am – 3.30pm.
Camp for 4 – 6 years: 9am – 1pm.
Extended care: breakfast club from 8am, late pick-up until 5.30pm, NOT available for 4-6 years olds.
Graystone Action Sports
47 Brunel Avenue
Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 4BE
www.graystoneactionsports.co.uk

29 July – 29 August 2024 (weekly courses)

Junior Sport Stars Holiday Camps, Stockport | Multi-Sport Stars & Soccer Stars
Multi-Sport Stars holiday camps are for kids that truly love sport. The children will participate in three to four sports each day, and with so many sports on offer, it’s the variety that makes these camps such a hit.
Soccer Stars holiday camps, as the name says, are all about football. During the sessions the coach will focus on delivering sessions designed to improve football technique and skills through drills and small-sided matches. Every day will end with in fun games, tournaments, penalty shoot-outs, and different challenges.
VENUE NOTE: Holiday Camps (open to children from any school or area), early drop-offs and late pick-ups are available
1) Lane End Primary School,
Ramillies Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, SK8 7AL
2) Tithe Barn Primary School, (30.05 – 2.06 only)
Mauldeth Road, Heaton Moor, Stockport, SK4 3NG
Tel: 07730 419 982 | 0161 222 5676
juniorsportstars.co.uk/sports-holiday-camps/

12 – 16 August, 10am – 3pm 2024

Salford Summer Football Camp
Soccer camps for boys and girls of all abilities ages aged 4 – 12. All aspects of the game are covered including; dribbling, passing, shooting and more. Each child will be provided with a football during skill sessions. Kids will play matches & fun games every day.
Salford City Academy,
Northfleet Road, Manchester, M30 7PQ
Tel: Booking 07983 565 847, Office: 0121 384 4781
www.soccerstarcoaching.co.uk/camps

Education & Science

29 July – 2 August or 5 August – 9 August 2024, 10am – 4.30pm, extended care available

Summer SciTech: 2024 Camp
An amazing week of hands-on science and technology, exploration and discovery; designed to inspire and engage young minds in the wonders of science.
There are five groups, the Mini (aged from 5 to 7) is for the youngest, and the rest are Reds Greens Blues Purples (from 10 to 14), splitted by age. On each day each group will be doing it’s own subject. Subjects for Summer 2024 are Science of Chocolate making, become a Spy, real rocket science, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle and invisible world of Microbiology.
Baguley Hall Primary School,
Ackworth Dr, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 1LB
Tel: 07427 222732
www.scitech.co.uk/events/scitech_2024

Dance, Music, Performing Art & Theatre

24 – 26 July, 28 – 29 August 2024, with the performance on the final days, 9.30am – 3pm

Echo Performing Arts Academy
Summer workshop for children aged 5 to 11.
  –   24 – 26.07 Echo Fest 2024. The theme: Echo Blue Peter.
  –   28 – 29.08 The Lion King, adopted version.
Echo Fest in July will be Blue Peter inspired with TV presenting workshops, dances from around the world, costume design, music performance and crafting activities. During The Lion King workshop children will join in dance, drama, music and crafting activities. Both workshops will lead to a mini performance at the end.
Alderley Edge School for Girls
Wilmslow Rd, Alderley Edge, Cheshire SK9 7QE
www.echoacademy.co.uk/holiday-clubs

5 – 9 August, 9am – 3.30pm

Noodle Performance Arts Summer Workshop and Camps
Five days of musical theatre, themed dance, drama, arts and crafts, and fun for children ages 5 – 14. Cost: £32.50 per day or £150 for the week.
VENU:
1. St George’s Scout Hall
Altrincham WA14 4DS
Tel: 07769 155591, Email: cat@noodleperformancearts.com
noodleperformancearts.com/cheshire/