Summer camps directory

SUMMER SPECIAL

SUMMER CAMPS

& CHILDCARE

The long summer holidays are wonderful for kids, but there is a lot of time to fill and the six-week stretch can be challenging for working parents. Here is a selection of the holiday camps and childcare in the West Kent area to help you entertain your youngsters all summer long.

SUMMER CAMPS

Camp Wilderness Overnight Camps at Penshurst Place, Penshurst, Tonbridge, TN11 8DG 3- & 5-day camps available throughout July and August. Fire-lighting, archery, shelterbuilding, bush craft, survival skills, camouflage and concealment, fireside stories & marshmallows. Info at www.campwilderness.co.uk

Bedgebury Bright Sparks Summer Holiday Forest Camp at Bedgebury Pinetum, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst TN17 2SJ Suitable for ages 7-12. Children can build dens, use tools, light fires, explore the woods, do natural arts and crafts, cook over a fire. Tuesday & Thursday each week of the holiday, 9am-3pm, £45 per child per day. To book visit https://khwp.org.uk/forestschool/summer-camp/

Barracudas Activity Day Camps for children aged 4.5 years – 14 years for summer holidays at Walthamstow Hall in Sevenoaks, Tonbridge Grammar School and Maidstone Grammar School. Call 01480 467567 or visit www.barracudas.co.uk

Junior Driving Days

A full day of instructorled activities including 4x4 driving, off road rally buggies, quad bikes and powerturns.

for ages 11* upwards

Contact us for further information and to make a booking: www.thewrightevent.co.uk 01732 529511 The Wright Event, Ashtree Farm, West Malling, Kent. ME19 5RL

*Minimum 1.4m height restriction applies

Ultimate Activity Camps for 4-14 year olds at The New Beacon School, Sevenoaks, TN13 2PB 22 Jul - 23 Aug. With over 40 activities. Book online www.ultimateactivity.co.uk or phone 0330 111 7077.

Freddie Flintoff Cricket Academy at The New Beacon School, Sevenoaks, for 5-16 year olds. 9.30am-4.30pm 12-14 August. Booking via website www.activatecamps.co.uk or call 01785 711 572.

Camp ACTIVE at Nizels Golf & Country Club, Nizels Lane, Hildenborough, Kent TN11 8NU. Run by Active Primary Sports, the camps offer activities including: multisports games, bouncy castles, inflatable assault courses, zorbing activities, swimming and much more! Suitable for age 4 -13 years. 9am - 3pm with the option of early drop off at 8am and late collection at 4pm. Please check website for dates throughout the summer and to book: www.activeprimarysports.com

Super Camps at Russell House School, Station Road, Otford, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 5QU, for children aged 4-12 years, including sports, arts & crafts, games and occasional highlight activities such as Archery and ZooLab workshops. Info at https:// www.supercamps.co.uk/Venues/ county/kent

Camp Beaumont at Kent College, Old Church Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells TN2 4AX. Different clubs for age ranges from 3 to 16 years. For full information visit https://www.campbeaumont. co.uk/our-camps/

Recre8 at Tonbridge School A variety of week-long courses, two-day Musical Theatre workshops, football courses with Skills Academy or prepare for the up-coming 11+ assessment with a mock examination. https://sportscentre.tonbridgeschool.co.uk/recre8

7OaksMultisports camps at Chevening Primary School, Sevenoaks. Weeks commencing 29 July, 5 August, 12 August, £25 per day or £110 for 5 days, sibling discounts.10am-3pm, for age 4-11years. Visit www.7ms.co.uk

Chipstead Junior Football Club holiday courses at Chipstead Recreation Ground, Sevenoaks, holiday football courses: 25 & 26 July; 29 July - 2 August; 27 - 30 August. For children in Year 1 to Year 6. £25 per day. Booking a place can be done via the link below: https:// members.chipsteadfc.org.uk

Try Camp ACTIVE at NIZELS

● Multisports games ● Bouncy castles

● Inflatable assault courses ● Zorbing activities

● Swimming and much more!

For age 4-12 years. Head to our website for more information on our summer camps. Hours: 9am-3pm with the option to drop off early at 8am and collect late at 4pm.

Our experienced sports coaches are Fully Qualifi ed and Enhanced DBS Checked.

www.activeprimarysports.com At Nizels Golf & Country Club, Nizels Lane, Hildenborough, Kent TN11 8NU Try Camp ACTIVE at Nizels!

Tonbridge Angels FC holiday sports camps, at Longmead Stadium, Tonbridge Angels FC, for age 4-13years. For full information and dates visit the FB page, to book message via Facebook page or email tafccommunity@hotmail.com or call 07548 989666.

Charlton Athletic Football Academy at The New Beacon School, Sevenoaks on 22-26 July. For details and to book visit www.CACT.ORG.UK/COURSES

Ollie Ireland Live Biking Mountain bike courses for all ages and abilities in the summer holidays at Sevenoaks Primary Trails and Samsara Bike Park, Riverhill, Sevenoaks. For more info or to book visit. www.livebiking.co.uk

Rugbytots Classes run all through the summer! Dynamic weekly play sessions for boys and girls aged 2-7 years. Our fun, structured play sessions take children on a journey of sporting imagination with engaging and energetic coaches supporting them every step of the way whilst teaching how to catch, pass, kick, run with the ball and play as part of a team. Call us on 0345 3130807 to book your free taster class. New mid week classes in Paddock Wood and Tunbridge Wells. Full details on all our classes in West Kent at www.rugbytots.co.uk

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SUMMER SPECIAL

SUMMER CAMPS

& CHILDCARE

MUSIC, DANCE AND DRAMA CAMPS

Perform Summer Camp We’re off to see the wizard this summer, as we sing and dance our way down the yellow brick road in our Wizard of Oz holiday courses. With colourful costumes, uplifting songs and dazzling dancing, your child will have the best fun of the summer as we bring this story to life. Book online at www.perform.org.uk/wizard Age range: 4-10 years.

Dates: 29 July 2019 - 31 July 2019 & 12 August 2019 - 14 August 2019. Three, four and five-day courses. 10am to 3pm each day at The Parish Church of St Luke, Eardley Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1XT Call 020 7255 9120 enquiries@perform.org.uk

Lisa Maybank School of Dance Junior Summer School at Sawmill Studios, Rectory Lane, Brasted, Westerham TN16 1JR Dance, games and fun from 10am to 3.30pm 29 July to 2 August. To book call Vicky on 07799950586 www.lisamaybank.net

Hillview School Summer Performing Arts Stage School at Hillview School for Girls, Brionne Gardens, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2HE Two separate weeks of musical theatre, dance and drama with performance for children 9-14 years, open to children from any school. W/c Monday 29 July and Monday 5 August 2019. £100 for one week or £185 for two weeks booked together. Email Sarah Orris at orriss@hillview.kent.sch.uk to book. Details at https://www. hillview.kent.sch.uk/community/ summer-school/

Funky Monkey Keyboard Workshops Group keyboard tuition summer workshops: ONE HIT WONDER WORKSHOP (4-8 yrs) is on Wednesday 31 July 9.30-1.30pm at The Drive Methodist Church, Sevenoaks, £35/£30 sib discount. KEYBOARD SUPERSTARS (5-8 yrs) is on Monday 5-Friday 9 August, 10am-1pm every day, Drive Methodist Church, Sevenoaks, £125/110 sib discount. www.funkymonkey.info 01732 457 100 Email mail@funkymonkey.info

HOLIDAY CLUBS AND CHILDCARE

Bidborough Village Nursery School Kids Summer Club at Bidborough Village Hall, Bidborough Ridge, Bidborough, Kent TN3 0XD. From 5 to 16 August 2019, 10am to 3pm Monday to Friday, for children aged 2 to 6 years. Activities include handcrafting, sports, messy play, dancing and singing and outdoor play. Booking info: Contact Nursery Manager on 07517145731 or email info@bvns.co.uk.

Summer Holiday Club at Bore Place, Bore Place Road, Chiddingstone, Edenbridge, TN8 7AR 31 July – 8 August (various dates), 9am-4pm A new programme of fun holiday mini-adventures for children. Drop children off for some healthy, outdoor holiday time. Info at www.boreplace.org

Play4Ages, Sevenoaks Primary School, Bradbourne Road, Sevenoaks. All-day sessions through the summer, contact 07855 999607 or email sevenoaks@play4ages.co.uk

MiniMunchkins Holiday Club, Westerham Hall, Quebec Avenue, London Road, Westerham TN16 1BG 01959 565 675 8.30am start and extended hours till 5.30pm July 25 to August 30. From £25 per day, sibling discount. Aged 2-11 years. www.minimunchkinspreschool.co.uk

The Hive holiday playscheme at Bishops Down Preschool and Nursery, Rydal Drive, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9SU. www.bishopsprimaryschool.org contact Jo Sheldon on 01892 520114.

Polkadots Out Of School Care Holiday club, Sussex Road Primary

School, Sussex Road, Tonbridge Kent TN9 2TP 07596 596 100 For information visit https://www. polkadotsclubs.co.uk/about-us

Harlequin Out of School Clubs Holiday clubs (Coxheath and Tunbridge Wells) 7:30am to 6:30pm daily through holidays Information at www.hosc.co.uk Telephone: 01892 518065 or 07760 788820

Pink Elephants Nursery Holiday club, Maidstone. For 5-13 year olds £25 per day. Holiday nursery: 2-5 year olds £45 per day. See Facebook page for details https://www.facebook. com/pinkelephantsnursery

CRAFT ACTIVITIES

A Touch of Clay ceramics studio A Touch of Clay ceramics studio offers summer holiday crafts. All sorts of creative activities are available, from pottery painting and craft activities, to creating hand and footprint mementoes in clay and silver. Try throwing a pot on the wheel. To book a slot call Jackie on O7796878371. A Touch of Clay, 61 St Johns Hill, Sevenoaks, TN13 3NY www.atouchofclay.co.uk

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Outdoor activities The Wright Event Junior Driving Days for children aged 11 upwards. Full day of instructor-led activities at our farm venue in West Malling. Activities include 4x4 driving, quad biking, off road rally buggies and powerturns. For further information visit the website: https://www. thewrightevent.co.uk/leisure/ experience-days/junior-drivingdays or call 01732 529511.

Are you running children’s activities in the October half-term? To promote them to our readers contact editor@familieswestkent.co.uk or call 07980118626.

CREATIVITY FOR ALL AGES

PARTIES, WORKSHOPS, DROP INS

✱ Keepsake Handprints

✱ Fun with Clay

✱ Pottery painting

✱ Mosaics & lots more

✱ Make a pot on the wheel

✱ Adult evenings and hen parties

www.atouchofclay.co.uk O7796878371

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