A local guide to summer camps for kids 2026

Performance and Dance

Little Dance Academy (Queen's Park)
Website: https://thelittledanceacademy.com/camps/
Email : queenspark@thelittledanceacademy.com
Ages: 3–6
Dates & Themes
23 July: Under the Sea
24 July: Rainbows & Unicorns
30 July: We Love Mermaids
31 July: EncantoTime: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Price: £45 per sessionDetails: Drop-off themed dance camps with dancing, arts & crafts, games and creative activities. Suitable for children aged 3–6 years.
Location: The Maqam Centre, Wrentham Avenue, London, NW10 3HJ


Petit Performers
Website: https://www.thepetiteperformers.com/holiday-camps

Queen’s Park Managed by Kayleigh Boyle
Email : queenspark@thepetiteperformers.com
Phone : 07759133258
Ages: 3–8
Dates & Themes: (Ages 3–6 | 9:00 AM–12:30 PM) / 20–22 July: Space Rocket Mania / 27–29 July: Golden Grooves & Soda Pop Moves 3–5 August: Zootropolis Dance Party!!Price: £42 per day (3.5-hour sessions)
Location: Queen's Park (Maqam Centre, Wrentham Avenue, NW10 3HJ)

Willesden Managed by Heather Butt
Email : willesden@thepetiteperformers.com
Phone : 07441346860
(Ages 3–8 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM)20–23 July: K-Pop Summer Stage
27–30 July: Moana Week! 3–6 August: Aristocats!Price: £50 per day (7-hour sessions)
Location : Willesden : King's Hall Community Centre, 155 Harlesden Road, NW10 2BS)

Discount: 10% off when booking a full week.Details: Drop-off holiday camps featuring dance, drama, singing, dress-up, arts & crafts, creative play and disco parties.

Booking: Summer holiday bookings are now open. (Summer term bookings opened 29 June; new student bookings opened 13 July.)

Alyssia Fleur School of Dance
Website: https://alyssiafleurschoolofdance.co.uk/summer-camps
Email: info@alyssiafleurschoolofdance.co.uk
Phone: 07565 365 622
Ages: 3–7Dates:
Dates : 27–31 July, 4–7 August, 1–2 September
Time: 11:00 AM–3:00 PM (4 hours)
Price: £60 per day / £290 (27–31 July week) / £230 (4–7 August block)
Details: Performing arts camp themed around Moana’s Island Adventures and Under the Sea Explorers. Children take part in dance, drama, musical theatre, arts & crafts, storytelling, yoga and mindfulness. The programme is designed to build confidence, creativity and social skills through imaginative play and movement in a supportive environment. All staff are DBS checked, first aid trained and safeguarding trained.
Location: St John’s Wood, NW8, London (The Cherish Club, Bridgeman Street, NW8 7AL

Huzzah Performing Arts
Website: https://huzzahperformingarts.com
Email: hiya@huzzahperformingarts.com
Phone / WhatsApp: Katie 07979 249381 | Wendy 07349 159928
Ages: 4–11
Dates: 13–17 July / 3–7 August / 10–14 August
Time: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Price: £85 per day (daily booking available, weekly booking options typically offered)
Details: Creative performing arts holiday camps with drama, dance, singing and mindfulness. Each day includes themed activities designed to build confidence, creativity and communication skills through games, performance work and group activities. Children take part in structured workshops alongside outdoor breaks and creative play, with a strong focus on inclusion, friendship and self-expression.
Locations:
- Holland Park (13–17 July, 3–7 August, 10–14 August)
- The Undercroft, St John’s, 152 Lansdowne Crescent, London, W11 2NN
- Notting Hill (some weeks / extended booking availability depending on camp capacity)
- The Tabernacle, 34–35 Powis Square, London, W11 2AY
(A well-known community arts venue used for theatre, dance and cultural events)

Stagecoach Performing Arts (Queen’s Park)
Website: https://www.stagecoach.co.uk/queenspark
Email: queenspark@stagecoach.co.uk
Phone: 020 8932 7557Ages: 4–18 (split into age groups)
Dates: 27–31 July (Summer School) / 3–7 August (Musical Jukebox week)
Time: Juniors (approx. 5–7): 10:30 AM–2:30 PM / Seniors (approx. 7–14): 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Price: Around £180–£200 per week (varies by age group and booking, sibling discounts available)
Details: Intensive performing arts summer school covering singing, dancing and acting, with age-specific groups. Children work towards a final showcase performance at the end of each week. The programme is designed to build confidence, performance skills and teamwork in a structured but fun environment. Wraparound care is available, and childcare vouchers are accepted.
Location: Princess Frederica School, College Road, London, NW10 5TP

Perform (NW London Holiday Camps)
Website: https://www.perform.org.uk
Email: info@perform.org.uk
Phone: 020 7255 9120Ages: 4–10
Time: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM (5 hours)
Price: £325–£420 per course (depending on 4 or 5-day week and venue)Details: Performing arts holiday camps themed around storytelling, drama, dance and singing. Each week builds towards a final performance. Children are grouped by age and take part in structured creative activities including acting, movement, games and themed play.NW London Holiday Camp

Locations:
- Queen’s Park St Anne’s Brondesbury Church, 125 Salusbury Road. NW6 6RG
- Kensal Rise Church of the Transfiguration, 1 Wrentham Avenue NW10 3HT
- West Hampstead (Emmanuel Church site) Emmanuel Church Community Space, Lyncroft Gardens, NW6 1JU
- West Hampstead (Women’s Centre site), West Hampstead Women’s Centre, 26–30 Cotleigh Road, NW6 2NP
- Maida Vale, Wech Community Centre (Selbourne House), 36a Elgin Avenue, W9 3AZ

Drama Queens Summer Workshops
Website: https://www.dramaqueens.org/holiday-workshops
Email: info@dramaqueens.orgAges: 3–5 & 6+
Time: 10:30 AM–3:30 PM (5 hours)
Days: Monday–Thursday
Price: £48.50 per dayDetails: Theatrical holiday workshops focused on singing, movement, storytelling, drama and creative play. Children work in age groups to build confidence, imagination and social skills in a safe and inclusive environment. Each week is themed, with activities led by professional actors and practitioners.

Summer Workshop Weeks
Summer Workshop Weeks
3–5 years:
27–30 July
3–6 August
10–14 August
17–20 August
24–27 August

6+ years:
27–30 July
3–6 August
10–14 August
17–20 August
24–27 August

Location: Malorees Infants School, 1–3 Malorees Road, NW6 7HY

Dramarama Stage School – Summer Holiday Camps
Website: https://www.dramarama.co.uk
Email: info@dramarama.co.uk
Phone / WhatsApp: 07721 978503Ages: 4–11Dates:
13–17 July 2026
20–24 July 2026
27–31 July 2026Time:
9:30 AM–3:00 PM
Drop-off from 9:15 AM (earlier drop-off from 9:00 AM available on request)Price:
£280 per child per week (per camp)
£65 per child per dayDetails: A performing arts holiday camp combining drama games, dance choreography and performance-based activities. Children are grouped by age and take part in structured creative sessions designed to build confidence, communication skills and stage performance ability. The camps run in weekly themed blocks with a mix of movement, acting and group work in a fun, supportive environment.Locations:
Ivy House School, North End Road, London, NW11 7SX
South Hampstead High School (Senior School Building), Maresfield Gardens, London, NW3 5SS
Hampstead Parochial CE School, 2A Holly Bush Vale, London, NW3 6TX


Art & Creativity

Mini Picassos Holiday Workshops
Website: https://www.minipicassos.co.uk
Email: info@minipicassos.co.uk
Phone: 07774 705975 / 07903 638817Ages: 4–7 (plus 7+ separate workshops)Time:
Drop-off: 9:30 AM
Pick-up: 2:00 PM
Duration: 4.5 hoursPrice:
£75 per workshop (includes VAT)
Multi-buy discounts:
3 workshops: £210
4 workshops: £280
5 workshops: £350Details: Drop-off creative art workshops with themed projects each day, including painting, crafts and mixed media. Children bring a nut-free packed lunch and take part in structured creative sessions led by experienced art teachers. Themes change daily across the summer, with some repeat sessions.Summer Dates:
Running: 20 July – 28 August (6 weeks)Examples of themes include:
Kawaii Chef & themed food art days
Star Wars
Toy Story
Picasso & South of France
Monet & Japanese Bridge
Superheroes
Moana
Murakami-inspired art
Japan & Hokusai
K-Pop Demon Hunters
Location: Mini Picassos Ltd, 8 Station Terrace, NW10 5RT

Chillie Kids Club – Upcycle Summer Workshops
Website: https://www.chilliekidsclub.com
Email: info@chillielondon.comAges: Not specified
Dates: 10 July – 4 September (excluding bank holidays)Time: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (6 hours)
Drop-off: 9:00 AM
Price: £60 per dayDetails: Creative upcycling workshops focused on sustainability, teaching children how to reuse and redesign clothing instead of throwing it away. Sessions include hands-on making, sewing, decorating and craft-based design work, encouraging creativity and environmental awareness in a practical, fun setting.
Location: Portobello Club, 359 Portobello Road, W10


STEM & Coding

Blue Shift Coding & Robotics Camps
Website: https://www.blueshift.education
Email: hello@blueshiftcoding.com
Phone: 0203 176 4660Ages: 4–14 (Minis, Explorers, Adventurers, Innovators)Dates: 13 July – 21 AugustTime: Not specified (full-day drop-off camps)Price:
£110 per single day
£500 per week (standard option)
£550 per full week (alternative booking rate)
£50 deposit required to secure bookingDetails: Space-themed coding and robotics holiday camps focused on introducing and developing programming skills through hands-on projects, robotics challenges and creative tech activities. Children are grouped by age and ability level, with sessions designed to build confidence, problem-solving skills and teamwork in a fun, structured environment
Location: Notting Hill Prep School, 95 Lancaster Road, W11 1QQ

Mother Nature Science – Summer Science Activity Camp
Website: https://www.mnature.co.uk
Email: info@mnature.co.ukAges: 5–11Time: 9:00 AM–3:30 PM (standard day)
Extended hours: 8:30 AM–4:00 PM availablePrice: £395–£445 per week
Individual days available at a higher “day rate”
Early bird and multi-booking discounts availableDetails: STEM-based holiday camps focused on hands-on science learning through experiments, demonstrations and creative activities. Children explore chemistry, biology and physics through structured indoor workshops combined with outdoor play and team games. Designed to be curriculum-linked and educational while still fun and interactive, with small group sizes (up to around 20 children)
.Location: 5 Netherhall Gardens, London NW3 5RN

Sports

DFY Summer Sports Camps
Website: https://www.dfy.org.uk/summercamp
Email: sara@dfy.org.ukAges: 5–12
Dates: 20 July – 21 August (5 weeks)Time:
9:00 AM–3:00 PM (core day)
4:00 PM pick-up available (Monday–Thursday)Price:
£32 per day
Sibling & multi-week discounts available
Free places available for eligible families (email to apply)Includes: Healthy lunch and snacks each dayDetails: Multi-sport holiday camp with a wide range of activities including football, basketball, dodgeball, skateboarding, boxing, gymnastics, racket sports and dance. Focus on fun, teamwork, fitness and structured games in a safe school setting, with food provided daily.
Location: Salusbury Primary School, Salusbury Road, NW6 6HJ / NW6 6RG

Club Excel Multi-Activity Camps (Queen’s Park Community School)
Website: https://www.clubexcel.co.uk
Email: info@clubexcel.co.uk
Phone: 01923 469475Ages: 4–13
Dates: 20 July – 21 August 2026 (runs across multiple weeks)Time:
9:30 AM–3:30 PM (standard day)
Extended hours: 8:30 AM–5:30 PM depending on optionPrice:
From ~£35–£40 per day
Discounts available for early booking, siblings, and multi-day/week bookings
Extended hours: approx. £4–£10 extra depending on sessionDetails: Large multi-activity holiday camp offering sports, games and creative activities. Children rotate through structured sessions including football, dodgeball, laser tag, gymnastics, arts and crafts, theatre and team challenges. Designed to be active, social and varied each day, with age-specific groups and professional coaching staff.
Location: Queen’s Park Community School, Aylestone Avenue, NW6 7BQ

Club Sporters Multi-Sports Holiday Camp (Malorees School, NW6)
Website: https://clubsporters.co.uk
Email: office@clubsporters.co.uk
Phone: 07359 724061 / 07930 161023Ages: Reception – Year 7
Dates: Summer holidays (multiple weeks across July–August)Time: 8:45 AM–4:15 PM (full day camp)Price:
£33.60 per day (standard rate)
£37 per single day (inset days)
2 days: £67.20
3 days: £100.80
4 days: £134.40
5 days: £154.56Details: Multi-sports holiday camp offering structured, coach-led activities across a wide range of sports and games. Children are grouped by age and rotate through different sessions designed to build fitness, coordination, teamwork and confidence. The camp includes a mix of training, matches, competitions and team challenges, with awards and structured end-of-day activities
.Location: Malorees Primary School Christchurch Avenue, NW6 7PB

SwimWay Summer Holiday Swimming Courses & Activities
Website: https://www.swimway.co.uk/holiday-courses
Email: https://www.swimway.co.uk/get-in-touch
Phone: 020 8871 3972Ages: Varies by course and activity
Dates: Weekly from 20 July – 4 September 2026Time: Varies by course and venue (holiday camps are typically 2-hour drop-off sessions)Price: Contact SwimWay for current course and camp pricingDetails: Holiday swimming programmes offering intensive swimming lessons alongside selected water and land-based activities. Depending on the venue, programmes may include holiday camps, parent and baby classes and other seasonal activities. Courses are designed to help children build confidence, improve technique and have fun in the water during the school holidays.
Location: SwimWay Queen's Gate / South Kensington, Queen's Gate Mews, SW7 5QL

South Hampstead Cricket Club Summer Camps (SHCC)
Website (booking): https://www.tickettailor.com/events/shcc/2143755
Club website: https://www.southhampsteadcc.org.uk
Phone: 020 8451 1570Ages: 6–13
Dates: Weekly from 20 July – 28 August 2026Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Early drop-off from 9:00 AM (£25 per week / £5 per day depending on booking)Price:
£175 per week (members)
£195 per week (non-members)Details: A structured cricket holiday camp held at South Hampstead Cricket Club. Sessions are led by qualified coaches and assistants, with groups split by age and ability. Children take part in a mix of skill development, drills, games and matches, with a strong focus on learning through play. Beginners work on core techniques like batting, bowling and catching, while more experienced players train on pitches and nets. Camps run mainly outdoors with clubhouse access if needed for weather.
Location: South Hampstead Cricket Club Milverton Road NW6 7AR

The Little Gym Hampstead Summer Camps
Website: https://hampstead.thelittlegym.co.uk/camps
Email: hampstead@thelittlegym.co.uk
Phone: 0207 794 7000Ages: 3–12
Dates: 20 July – 28 August 2026Camp Types & TimesSuper Kids Quest Camp (3–8 yrs)
09:00–12:00 (3-hour morning camp)
Optional afternoon sessions available on selected days
Focus: gymnastics, movement, themed games, crafts and creative activitiesSkill Thrill Camp (5–12 yrs)
13:00–16:00 (selected weekdays)
Focus: gymnastics skill development (handstands, rolls, tumbling, cartwheels, parkour-style movement)All Day Camp (5–8 yrs)
09:00–16:00 (includes lunch club)
Lunch Club: 12:00–13:00 (add-on option)Price
Super Quest Camp (3 hrs): £56 member / £62 non-member
Skill Thrill Camp (3 hrs): £56 member / £62 non-member
All Day Camp (7 hrs): £112 member / £124 non-member
Lunch Club: £15 member / £15 non-memberDetails: A gymnastics-based holiday camp combining structured skill development with fun, imaginative play. Children take part in themed activities, movement sessions, crafts and games, all led by qualified instructors. Camps are designed to build confidence, coordination, strength and social skills in a supportive, energetic environment.
Location: The Little Gym Hampstead, 255 Finchley Road, London, NW3 6LU

Rising Stars Activities – Summer Multi-Activity Camps
Website: https://risingstarsactivities.com
Phone: 0208 150 6655Ages: 4–11
Dates: 13–17 July 2026
20–24 July 2026Time: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Extended care available:
Morning: 8:30–10:00
Afternoon: 3:00–4:45Price:
From £43.80 per day
Approx. £219 per week (full week booking)
Single day: from £53.00
Sibling discount available (10% off full week bookings with code multidiscount)Details: A multi-activity holiday camp combining sport, learning and creative play. Children rotate through structured daily themes including dance, language learning, games and team activities. The programme includes football, dodgeball, chess, drama, talent shows and creative challenges, with a Friday prize-giving session where parents are invited to watch
.Location: Hampstead Garden Suburb Synagogue, Norrice Lea, London, N2 0RE

Elmwood Lawn Tennis Club – Summer Tennis Camps
Website (booking): https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/elmwood-juniors-summer-tennis-camps-with-daniele-will-tickets-1992026410618
Email: elmwoodcamps.dani.will@gmail.comAges: 5–12 (must have turned 5)
Dates: 20 July – 14 August 2026 (weekly camps across 4 weeks)Time: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Drop-off from 9:30 AMPrice: £56 – £235 (depending on booking type: single day or week)Details: A tennis-focused summer camp led by coaches Daniele and Will, suitable for all levels. Children take part in structured coaching, drills and match play designed to build technical skills, confidence and game awareness in a fun, supportive setting. Both daily and weekly bookings are available, with limited spaces each day.
Location: Elmwood Lawn Tennis Club, London NW10 5AJ

Canalside Safe Camp (London Sports Trust)
Website: https://www.londonsportstrust.org/safe-camp
Email: safecamp@londonsportstrust.org
Phone: 020 8968 4500Ages: 8–16
Dates: 3–21 August 2026Time: 10:00 AM–3:00 PMPrice: Free (priority given to children eligible for Free School Meals)Details: A free multi-activity summer camp run by London Sports Trust, designed to keep young people active, social and engaged during the school holidays. Activities include football, basketball, kayaking, arts and crafts and wider multi-sports sessions. The programme is structured in a safe, supervised environment, with a strong focus on participation, teamwork and outdoor activity.
Location: The Boathouse, Canalside Activity Centre, Canal Close, London W10 5AY