A Local Guide to Summer Camps for Kids

Performance and Dance

Alyssia Fleur School of Dance
Website: alyssiafleurschoolofdance.co.uk/summer-camps
Ages: 3–7
Dates: 21–25 July, 11–15 August, 1–3 September
Time: 11 AM–3 PM
Price: £75 per day / £320 per full week
Details: Creative dance, ballet, themed arts & crafts, yoga, drama, improvisation.
Location: The Cherish Club, Bridgeman Street, Westminster, London, NW8 7AL

Huzzah Performing Arts
Website: huzzahperformingarts.com
Ages: 4–11
Dates & Locations:

• 14–18 July (Holland Park)

• 4–8 August and 11–15 August (Notting Hill)
  Time: 10 AM–4 PM
  Price: £85 per day / Book full week, get a 5th day free
  Details: Drama, dance, singing, mindfulness with daily new themes.

• Location : Notting Hill - Southbank International School, 16 Portobello Road, London W11 3BU

Petit Performers
Website: thepetiteperformers.com
Ages: 3–8 (varies by location)
Dates: Various in July and August
Time: Starts 9 AM; duration 3.5–7 hours depending on camp
Price: £30–£50 per day depending on duration and location
Details: Themed camps with dance, drama, singing, creative play. Drop-off only.
Locations: Willesden : King's Hall Community Centre, 155 Harlesden Road, NW10 2BS , Queen’s Park- Maqam Centre, Wrentham Avenue, NW10 3HJ, Maida Vale : Paddington Arts, 32 Woodfield Road, London, W9 2BE | The Amadeus Centre, 50 Shirland Road, Maida Vale, W9 2JA

Little Dance Academy (Queens Park)
Website: thelittledanceacademy.com/queens-park
Ages: 3–6
Dates: 21–24 July 2025
Time: 9 AM–12 PM
Price: £48 per day
Details: Themed dance and creative activities (e.g., Rainbows & Unicorns camp). Drop-off. Contact: 07972 345 070 or queenspark@thelittledanceacademy.com
Location: Hazel Road Community Centre, NW10

Stagecoach Performing Arts Workshops (Queens Park)
Website: stagecoach.co.uk/queenspark#workshops
Ages: 4–18
Dates: 28 July – 1 August
Times & Prices:

• Junior (5–7): 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, £180 (£160 sibling)

• Senior (7–14): 9 AM–4 PM, £200 (£170 sibling)
  Details: Musical theatre, singing, dancing, final day filmed/performance. Wraparound care available. Childcare vouchers accepted. Email queenspark@stagecoach.co.uk

• Location : Princess Frederica School, College Road, London, NW10 5TP

Perform St John’s Wood Holiday Courses
Website: perform.org.uk/holiday-courses
Ages: 4–10
Dates & Prices:

• 21–25 July (5-day): £390

• 26–29 August (4-day): £325
  Time: 10 AM–3 PM
  Details: “Alice in Wonderland” themed courses including singing, dancing, acting, with a final performance.
  Location: Mansergh Club, 26 Hill Road, St John's Wood, London, NW8 9QG

Drama Queens Summer Workshops
Website: dramaqueens.org/holiday-workshops
Ages: 3–5 & 6–11
Dates: Multiple weekly sessions from 21 July – 21 August
Time: 10:30 AM–3:30 PM
Price: £48.50 per day
Location: Malorees Infant School : Marlorees 1-3 Malorees Road, London, NW6 7HY
Details: Singing, movement, storytelling, social skills. Book single days or full weeks. Email info@dramaqueens.org

Art, Creativity & Music

Mini Picasso Holiday Workshops
Website: minipicassos.co.uk/holiday-workshops
Ages: 4–8
Dates: 21 July – 22 August (five weekly workshops)
Time: 9:30 AM–2 PM
Price: £75 per workshop (includes VAT)
Details: Drop-off art sessions with themed projects, bring nut-free lunch. Early bird 10% off for 3+ workshops booked before 1 July.
For ages 9+: 2:30 PM–5:30 PM, £70 per workshop.
Location : 8 Station Terrace, NW10 5RT

Chillie Kids Club – Kids UpCycle Workshops
Website: chilliekidsclub.com
Ages: Not specified
Dates: 14 July – 3 September 2025
Time: 9 AM–3 PM
Price: £50 per 6-hour day
Location: Portobello Club, ] 2–6 Delamere Terrace, W11 1SF

STEM & Coding

Blue Shift Coding Summer Camps
Website: blueshiftcoding.com
Ages: 5–14
Dates: Weekly, Mon–Fri
Time: 10 AM–4 PM
Price: £500–£550 per week
Locations: Notting Hill Preparatory School, 95 Lancaster Road, London, W11 1QQ & Colville Primary School, Lonsdale Road, London, W11 2DF
Details: STEM, robotics, Minecraft, Python, Unity, AI coding with small groups.

Cypher Summer Coding Camps
Website: cyphercoders.com
Ages: 5–12
Dates: 14 July – 22 August, Mon–Fri
Time: 10 AM–4 PM (early drop-off 9:30 AM)
Price: £125 per day
Locations: Various in London (Notting Hill, Ealing, Kensington, Hampstead)
Details: Coding games, Scratch, JavaScript, robotics, outdoor activities. Childcare vouchers accepted.

Mother Nature Science – Super Summer Camp
Website: mnature.co.uk
Ages: 5–12
Dates: July – August (7 weeks)
Time: 9 AM–3:30 PM (extended hours available)
Price: £395–£475 per week (early bird and sibling discounts)
Locations: Various London schools
Details: Hands-on STEAM camp with small classes and practical science activities.

Riva Learning Online Coding Camps
Website: rivalearning.com/coding-camps-kids
Ages: 8–12 (Scratch), 11–17 (Python beginner & intermediate)
Format: Live online small groups, 3 hrs/day, 5 days/week
Price: Around £200–£250 per week
Details: Project-based coding with ongoing 1-on-1 support.
Location : online

Sports

DFY Summer Sports Camps
Website: dfy.org.uk/summer2025
Ages: 5–12
Dates: 24 July – 22 August
Time: 6 hours daily
Price: £28.50/day
Location: Salusbury Primary School, NW6
Activities: Football, basketball, skateboarding, boxing, dance, etc. Food included. Early drop-off and late pick-up available. Sibling and full-week discounts. Free places for eligible Brent kids.

Peace+Riot Adventure Camps (Queen’s Park)
Website: peaceandriot.co.uk/adventure-camps-summer-2025
Ages: 5–8
Dates: Summer 2025
Times & Prices:

• Half day (9 AM–1 PM): £48.75 (includes swimming)

• Half day (1 PM–4 PM): £30

• Full day (9 AM–4 PM): £78.75
  Location: The Maqam Centre, NW10
  Details: Daily themes, swimming, and adventure activities. Bring packed lunch.

Club Excel Summer Camps
Website: clubexcel.co.uk
Ages: 3–13
Dates: Summer 2025
Time: 9:30 AM–3:30 PM (early/late care optional)
Price: £35–40/day (early bird discounts, sibling discounts available)
Location : Aylestone Avenue, London, NW6 7BQ
Activities: Multi-activity including football, theatre, arts, coding. Ofsted registered. Contact: 01923 469475 / info@clubexcel.co.uk

Kellogg's Football Camps by QPR at Powerleague Shepherds Bush
Website: qprsoccerschools.co.uk
Ages: 5–14
Dates: 21–25 July and 26–29 August 2025
Time: 10 AM–3 PM (early drop-off 9 AM for extra fee)
Price: £30 per day
Location : 41 South Africa Road, Shepherd's Bush, London, Greater London, W12 7RW
Details: Age-specific groups, bring packed nut-free lunch.

SwimWay Fun Summer Holiday Swimming & Games Camp
Website: swimway.co.uk/term-holiday-dates
Ages: 6–11
Dates: 21 July – 29 August 2025
Time: 3-hour sessions
Location: Home Guard Venue, SW14 8LA
Details: Swimming lessons, water games, confidence, teamwork. Booking via website or social media.

South Hampstead Cricket Summer Camps
Website: southhampsteadcc.org.uk/news/2025-summer-camps-2921638.html
Ages: 6–13
Dates: 21 July – 29 August
Time: 10 AM–3 PM (early drop-off 9 AM for fee)
Price:

• Members Early Bird (before 2 June): £155 (5-day), £125 (4-day)

• Members Standard: £175 (5-day), £140 (4-day)

• Non-members: £195 (5-day), £156 (4-day, includes junior membership)

  Location : Milverton Road London NW6 7AR
  Details: Small groups, coached sessions, outdoor with clubhouse backup.

Club Sporters Camps (Malorees School)
Website: clubsporters.co.uk
Ages: Reception–Year 7, split into Mini (Rec-Year 1), Junior (Yr 2-4), Senior (Yr 5-7)
Dates: Summer 2025
Time: Multi-sports and football camps, 8 AM–4:30 PM daily
Price:

• Multi-sports 1 day: £33.60

• 5 days: £154.56

• Single-day inset: £37

• Location : Marlorees 1-3 Malorees Road, London, NW6 7HY
  Contact: William Hogarth 07359 724061, Malorees 07930 161023 / 07359 723826

The Little Gym Summer Camps (Hampstead)
Website: hampstead.thelittlegym.co.uk/camps
Ages: 3–12
Dates: 14 July – 24 August 2025
Times & Prices:

• All-day camp (9 AM–4 PM) for ages 5–8: £112 member / £124 non-member

• Morning Super Quest (3 hrs) for ages 3–8: £56 member / £62 non-member

• Afternoon Skill Thrill (3 hrs) for ages 5–12: same pricing

• Lunch Club (12–1 PM): £15

• Location : The 02 Centre - 255 Finchley Road, London, NW3 6LU
  Details: Gymnastics, skill development, themed camps. Booking: 020 7794 7000 or online.

Rising Stars Activities – Holiday Camps 2025
Website: risingstarsactivities.com/best-holiday-camps-london
Ages: Reception to Year 6
Dates & Locations:

• Week 1 & 2 (7–18 July): Finchley Cricket Club

• Weeks 3–8 (21 July–28 August): Various venues (Hampstead Garden Suburb Synagogue, JW3, St Albans Girls' School, Archer Academy, Lee Valley VeloPark, Parliament Hill)
  Time: 10 AM–3 PM (core day), optional 9–10 AM & 3–4 PM extensions
  Price: Varies, OFSTED registered

• Location : Finchley Cricket Club, East End Road, Finchley, London N3 2TA
  Activities: Football, cricket, dodgeball, tennis, arts & crafts, drama, gymnastics, quizzes, playground games. Childcare vouchers accepted.

Elmwood Lawn Tennis Club
Website : https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/ElmwoodLawnTennisClub
Ages: 5–12 | All levels welcome
Dates:

• Week 1: 21–25 July

• Week 2: 28 July – 1 August

• Week 3: 4–8 August

• Week 4: 11–15 August
  Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Drop-off from 9:30 AM)

• Location : Elmwood Lawn Tennis Club, Holland Road London NW10 5AJ
  Details: Daily and weekly bookings available. Priority booking is open now for Junior Programme players with exclusive access for 2 days before general release. Book early—once a day fills up, spaces are gone. Make sure to select the correct day and age group when booking.
  What they do: Fun, skill-building tennis camps on court designed to welcome all levels.
  Booking here