A local guide to kids' October half-term camps & activities
Looking for things to keep the children busy over the
October half-term?
Here’s a handy guide to local camps, classes and activities taking place during the school holidays.
Dates covered: Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026.
💃 Little Dance Academy
Location: The Maqam Centre, Wrentham Avenue, London NW10 3HJ
Website: https://thelittledanceacademy.com/queens-park/
Trick or Twirl: Halloween Bop CampDate: Monday 26 October
Time: 9am–12pm
Duration: 3 hours
Price: £45
Type: Halloween dance camp
Tutu Cute to Spook: Halloween Ballet Camp
Date: Tuesday 27 October
Time: 9am–12pm
Duration: 3 hours
Price: £45
Type: Halloween ballet camp
Book: https://portal.thelittledanceacademy.franscape.io/class-overview/2353
💃 Alyssia Fleur School of Dance
Location: The Cherish Club, Bridgeman Street, London NW8 7AL
Dates: Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026
Website: https://alyssiafleurschoolofdance.co.uk/october-camps
A four-hour children's camp in St John's Wood featuring a mixture of dance, arts and crafts, yoga and themed activities.
Full Week
Dates: 26–30 October
Duration: 4 hours per day
Price: £230
Individual Day
Dates: Individual days available from 26 October
Time: 11am
Duration: 4 hours
Price: £60 per day
Email: info@alyssiafleurschoolofdance.co.uk
Phone: 07565 365622
Book: https://alyssiafleurschoolofdance.co.uk/october-camps
🎭 Huzzah Performers
Creative, Calm & Confident Camp
Location: The Undercroft, St John's, 152 Lansdowne Crescent, London W11 2NN
Dates: Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026
Price: From £85
An October half-term camp focused on creative activities and building confidence.
Early/Late Club add-on: £12
Book: https://www.huzzahperformingarts.com/book-now
Email: hiya@huzzahperformingarts.com
Phone / WhatsApp:
Katie: 07979 249381
Wendy: 07349 159928
🎭 Perform
Beauty and the Beast: Autumn Holiday Course
Location: Mansergh Club, 26 Hill Road, St John's Wood, London NW8 9QG
Dates: Monday 26 to Wednesday 28 October
Time: 10am–3pm
Ages: 4–10 years
Price: £299
Website: https://www.perform.org.uk
A three-day autumn holiday course themed around Beauty and the Beast.
Book: https://www.perform.org.uk/contact/courses/book-exp?xvar=vnu_id&xval=63
🎭 Drama Queens
October Half-Term Workshops
Location: Malorees Infants School, NW6 7PB
Dates: Monday 26 to Thursday 29 October 2026
Time: 10.30am–3.30pm
Duration: 5 hours
Price: £48.50 per day
Website : https://www.dramaqueens.org
Drama Queens is running Halloween-themed workshops for two age groups:
Ages 3–5
Spooky Halloween workshops with themed activities.
Ages 6+
Spooky Halloween workshops with themed activities.
Book: https://www.dramaqueens.org/holiday-workshops
🎨 Mini Picassos
Location: Mini Picassos Ltd, 8 Station Terrace, London NW10 5RT
Dates: Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026
Website: https://www.minipicassos.co.uk/holiday-workshops
Spooky Halloween Workshops
Ages: 4–7 and 8+
Drop-off: 9.30am
Pick-up: 2pm
Price: £75 per workshop, including VAT
Children get 4.5 hours of creative Halloween fun, including themed art projects, games and activities.
Halloween Themes
Monday 26 October: Haunted House
Tuesday 27 October: Zombie Pets
Wednesday 28 October: Witches & Wizards
Thursday 29 October: Pumpkins & Ghosties
Friday 30 October: Vampires
Further details for each workshop are to be announced.
Discounts
3 workshops: £210 - save £15
4 workshops: £280 - save £20
5 workshops: £350 - save £25
Sibling discount: £20 when booking two workshops per sibling
The multi-buy discount must be purchased as a prepaid package before booking individual workshops. It applies to one child per package and cannot be combined with the sibling discount.
After-Party Hour
An optional extra hour is available until 3pm.
Pick-up: Any time between 2pm and 3pm
Cost: £15 per child, per workshop
Children can enjoy additional art activities, toys and LEGO.
Email: info@minipicassos.co.uk
Phone: 07774 705975 / 07903 638817
Book: https://www.minipicassos.co.uk/holiday-workshops
♻️ Chillie Kids Club
Upcycle Workshops
Location: Chillie London, 359 Portobello Road, London W10
Dates: Monday 19 to Friday 30 October
Time: 9am–3pm
Ages: 5+
Website: www.chilliekidsclub.com
Chillie Kids Club runs upcycling workshops for children, encouraging them to reuse and transform old clothes rather than throw them away.
Bring: Old clothes
Email : Info@chillielondon.com
BOOK : https://www.chilliekidsclub.com/booking-calendar/portobello-club?referral=service_list_widget
💻 BlueShift Coding
Coding & Robotics Halloween CampsLocations:
Notting Hill Preparatory School, 95 Lancaster Road, London W11 1QQ
Colville Primary School, Lonsdale Road, Portobello Road, London W11
Drop-off: 9am–10am
Pick-up: 4pm
Website: https://www.blueshift.education/pages/october-camps-2026
BlueShift offers coding, robotics, Minecraft, electronics and game-development camps for different age groups.
Minis: Phantom Engineers
Ages: 5–6
Location: Colville Primary School
Dates: 26–30 October
Price: £450 per week / £100 per day
Children use Scratch Jr and robotics to create games and complete Halloween-themed technology challenges.
Explorers: Wicked Coding & Robotics
Ages: 6–8
Location: Notting Hill Preparatory School
Dates: 19–23 October
Price: £450 per week / £100 per day
Halloween-themed coding, robotics, problem-solving and STEM activities.
Adventurers: Spooky Micro:bit Magic
Ages: 8–12
Location: Notting Hill Preparatory School
Dates: 19–23 October
Price: £500 per week / £110 per day
Children work with Micro:bits, Bluetooth, electronics and game controllers.
Innovators: Spooky Game Lab Robotics
Ages: 10–14
Location: Notting Hill Preparatory School
Dates: 19–23 October
Price: £500 per week / £110 per day
Game development and robotics with a Halloween theme.
Explorers: Minecraft Monster Builders Junior
Ages: 6–8
Location: Colville Primary School
Dates: 26–30 October
Price: £450 per week / £100 per day
Minecraft coding challenges involving haunted castles, bridges and Halloween builds.
Adventurers: Minecraft Creeper Creations Senior
Ages: 8–12
Location: Colville Primary School
Dates: 26–30 October
Price: £500 per week / £110 per day
Advanced Minecraft coding and game-design activities.
Innovators: Python & Pygame Haunted Arcade Quest
Ages: 10–14
Location: Colville Primary School
Dates: 26–30 October
Price: £500 per week / £110 per day
Children use Python and Pygame to create Halloween-themed games and arcade challenges.
Phone: 0203 176 4660
Email: hello@blueshiftcoding.com
🔬 Mother Nature Science
Mother Nature Science runs hands-on science activity camps for boys and girls, with different programmes and experiments throughout the week.
October Half-Term Science Camps
Ages: 5–12
Dates: Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026
Standard hours: 9am–3.30pm
Extended hours: 8.30am–4pm
Location: South Hampstead High School, 5 Netherhall Gardens, London NW3 5RN
Website : https://www.mnature.co.uk/holiday-science-activity-camps/
The October programme is available in two weeks:
Week A: 19–23 October
Week B: 26–30 October
The source lists an early-bird discount for Week B and a full-week price of £550, with the discounted price shown as £345.
Individual days: £110 per child
Extended Hours
8.30am–4pm
Additional £10 per day
Sibling and multi-booking discounts are also available for full-week places.
⚽ Club Sporters
Get ready for a fun-filled half term with five days of sport, creativity, challenges, new friendships and plenty of fun!
Date : Monday 26th – Friday 30th October
Times : 8:45am–4:15pm
Location Malorees Junior School, Christchurch Avenue, London, NW6 7PB
Ages 4–11
Website : https://clubsporters.co.uk
Whether your child is football mad, loves trying different activities, or simply wants to spend half term having fun with friends, there’s a Club Sporters group for everyone.
⚽ Football Club | Ages 7–11
Perfect for young footballers who just can’t get enough of the beautiful game.
🌟 Mini Club | Age 4
A fun, nurturing and active day combining sports, games and creative activities.
🏃 Junior Club | Ages 5–7
An action-packed mix of multi-sports, team games, challenges and creative activities.
🏆 Senior Club | Ages 8–11
More independence, bigger challenges and plenty of competition, with sports, tournaments and team challenges.
💙 More Than Just Childcare
Our holiday clubs give children the chance to play, make friends, build confidence, try new things and stay active in a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment.
⚽ Club Excel Multi-Activity Camps
Club Excel offers a range of different camps and activities depending on age and year group.
Location: Queen's Park Community School, Aylestone Avenue, London NW6 7BQ
Dates: Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026
Standard hours: 9.30am–3.30pm
Early Club: From 8.30am
Late Club: Until 5.30pm
Phone: 01923 469475
Website : https://www.clubexcel.co.uk
Activities include
Mini Camp: ages 3–4
Junior Multi Activity: Reception–Year 1
Performing Arts & Crafts: Reception–Year 2
Theatre Workshop: Years 2–7
Senior Multi Activity: Years 2–4
Football: Years 1–7
Artists' Studio: Years 4–7
Xtreme: Years 4–8
Techy Coders: Years 4–8
Activities can include sports, inflatables, games, creative activities, challenges, arts and crafts, performing arts and football. Not every programme is available at every venue.
Prices
For most activities:
1 day: £38
2 days: £76
3 days: £109
4 days: £138
5 days: £160
Additional prices:
Mini Camp: £40 per day
Techy Coders: £49 per day
Additional Hours
Early drop-off from 8.30am: £4
Late pick-up until 5.30pm: £8
Both: £10
A £10 sibling discount is available when booking two or more siblings for a full five-day week.
🏊 SwimWay
October Half-Term Swimming Courses
Location: Queen's Gate Mews, London SW7 5QL
Dates: Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026
Website: https://www.swimway.co.uk/book-swim-class
SwimWay offers intensive swimming courses during the October half-term, designed to build confidence, improve technique and develop swimming skills.
Lessons available
1-to-1 children's swimming lessons
1-to-2 lessons
Small-group lessons where available
Lessons tailored to the child's swimming ability
Beginner through to advanced levels
In-water teaching
The programme does not rely on armbands or floats for children's lessons.
Book: https://www.swimway.co.uk/book-swim-class
🤸 The Little Gym Hampstead
The camps combine gymnastics, games, crafts and themed activities. No previous gymnastics experience is required.
Location: The Little Gym Hampstead, 255 Finchley Road, Hampstead, NW3 6LU
Dates: Monday 26 to Friday 30 October
Phone: 0207 794 7000
Email: hampstead@thelittlegym.co.uk
Website: https://hampstead.thelittlegym.co.uk/day-camps
Super Quest Camp
Ages: 3–8
Duration: 3 hours
Morning: 9am–12pm every day
Afternoon: 1pm–4pm on Tuesday and Thursday
Includes gymnastics, crafts, games and creative activities
Children must be able to use the toilet independently
Price: £56 members / £62 non-members
Skill Thrill Camp
Ages: 5–12
Duration: 3 hours
Time: 1pm–4pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Focuses on gymnastics skills including rolls, handstands, jumps, balances and beginner tumbling.
Price: £56 members / £62 non-members
All-Day Camp
Ages: 5–8
Time: 9am–4pm, Monday to Friday
Includes: Lunch Club
Price: £112 members / £124 non-members
Lunch Club
Ages: 3–12
Time: 12pm–1pm
Price: £15
Can be added before an afternoon camp or after a morning camp.
Important: Parents should provide snacks and a labelled water bottle. The facility is nut- and sesame-free.
Book: https://hampstead.thelittlegym.co.uk/day-camps/enquiry/137
🎃 Rising Stars Activities
October Half-Term Multi-Activity Camp
Location: Archer Academy, Eagans Close, London N2 8GA
Dates: Monday 26 to Friday 30 October
Time: 10am–3pm
Ages: 4–11
Price: From £39.80
Phone: 0208 150 6655
A multi-activity camp combining sports, games, creativity and specialist activities.
Website: https://risingstarsactivities.com
Daily Activities
Monday: Pen Pal Club
Tuesday: RoboLab
Wednesday: Escape Room Madness
Thursday: Zombie Laser Tag
Friday: Halloween Face Painting Factory