Holiday camps are a great way to keep your children active, engaged and having fun during the school holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They offer safe and friendly environments where your kids can go to learn new skills and make new friends during the holidays is valuable for the whole family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether the camp runs for a day, a full week or even longer, your children will be able to spend time learning something totally different from their usual schooldays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This might involve music, sports, cooking, filmmaking or learning how to build robots \u2014 there are so many exciting options!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Regardless of what your little ones are interested in, there\u2019s a holiday camp for every interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We’ve put together a list of our favourite holiday camps in West London. The following top-rated camps are popular, so be sure to book your spot early on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Or if you want to find holiday camps near you, search Loopla for holiday camps in London. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
4.3\/5 stars<\/a> from 22 Google reviews The Little House of Science offers science-based holiday camps that are educational and engaging for young minds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some of the exciting themes they have run include \u2018From Big Bang to the Modern World\u2019, \u2018Amazing Biomimicry & Science of Innovation\u2019 and \u2018The Wonderful World of Chemistry\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These hands-on sessions can be booked for a single day or for a full week, with the kids grouped into age-appropriate classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOh my, we had never experienced Little House of Science before and what a brilliant surprise, my boys (11 and 9 years) were just blown away!\u201d – Maria<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find a camp and make a booking enquiry on Loopla: Little House of Science<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternatively visit the Little House of Science website here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 5\/5 stars<\/a> from 10 Google reviews<\/p>\n\n\n\n Areas:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ages: <\/strong>5 – 11 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Young Engineers Lego Bricks Holiday Camps are a chance to build machines from Lego and learn about science through interactive play. The sessions have different themes throughout the year, such as building a motorised sleigh for Santa at Christmas or building an egg-decorating machine at Easter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each camp runs for a week from Monday to Friday, but you can also book individual half-day sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMy boys attended the Easter camp and loved it! My older son who is 7 wouldn\u2019t even take a break for a snack as he enjoyed building machines very much. My boys are rarely entertained for that long, and they had fun and learned new concepts as well!\u201d – Serena<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find a camp and make a booking enquiry on Loopla: Young Engineers West London<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternatively visit the Young Engineers website here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 4.9\/5 stars<\/a> from 7 Google reviews<\/p>\n\n\n\n Areas: <\/strong>Notting Hill, W11 Blue Shift focuses on teaching coding and robotics to children through hands-on, collaborative sessions. The fun and educational activities include writing code, building robots and designing video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The lessons are age-group specific, so that the content is taught in the most interesting way, with camps typically taking place from Monday to Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMy 5-year old son joined the Coding Summer Camp for two days. During this time they built a robot. He absolutely loved it! In-between they also did other activities like play soccer to release some energy\u201d – Inge<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To book visit the Blue Shift Creative Coding website here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 5\/5 stars<\/a> from 29 Google reviews<\/p>\n\n\n\n Areas: <\/strong>Hammersmith, W6 Cooking lessons are a great way to encourage your children to have fun in the kitchen and to boost independence through cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each week at a Smart Raspberry Cookery Camp has a different theme and three different recipes taught every day, so everyone will learn how to make a great selection of meals and desserts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The camps typically run Monday to Friday, with the option to come for every session or individual days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAmazing camp and most recommended! Both my children enjoy these cookery camps very much and are very proud making all the lovely food by themselves\u201d – Zsofia<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find a camp and make a booking enquiry on Loopla: Smart Raspberry West London<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternatively visit the Smart Raspberry website here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 5\/5 stars<\/a> from 8 Google reviews<\/p>\n\n\n\n Areas: <\/strong>Chelsea, SW3 3ST The Fashion School hosts a wide selection of workshops during the school holidays to teach children how to design and sew their own clothes. These workshops are perfect for creative children who have a keen interest in fashion, with classes such as \u2018Sustainable Summer Wardrobe\u2019 and \u2018Party Dress Workshop\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All sessions are guided by expert fashion tutors and are suitable for all ability levels, including complete beginners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMy daughter has absolutely loved the sewing class. She created the most amazing bucket hat and now wants to become a fashion designer. She is thriving and so full of enthusiasm and counts down the days until the next class\u201d – Alice<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find a camp and make a booking enquiry on Loopla: The Fashion School<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternatively visit the Fashion School website here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 4.8\/5 stars<\/a> from 19 Google reviews<\/p>\n\n\n\n Areas: <\/strong>Chelsea, SW10 0AB Young Film Academy Holiday Camps equip young people with the skills they need to thrive behind the camera or in front of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These residential camps take place over four days, during which time kids can enjoy acting lessons, learn how the equipment works and make their own films or showreels \u2014 perfect for little ones who have shown an interest in acting or filmmaking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAmazing!! My son went on the Summer Camp and had the time of his life. The only disappointment was that he didn’t want to come home. Really friendly and engaging staff\u201d – James<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find a camp and make a booking enquiry on Loopla: Young Film Academy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternatively visit the Young Film Academy website here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Six London venues have a 5\/5 from Google reviews<\/p>\n\n\n\n Areas: <\/strong>St John\u2019s Wood, NW8 7HA, Swiss Cottage, NW3 3NR (+6 other areas) The KidsArt Holiday Programme offers your young ones the chance to paint, draw, sculpt and develop other artistic talents. The aim is always to encourage the young students to take pride in their work and to nurture their love of art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This holiday camp is made up of different themed days over the school holidays, such as \u2018African Art\u2019, \u2018Futuristic Buildings\u2019 and \u2018Picasso Cubist Faces\u2019, and you can book individual days or the entire week. By the end of the programme, each child will have their very own portfolio of work to take home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBoth my children have been going to KidsArt since they were 4. They absolutely love it, learn loads about different artistic movements, artists and styles – and, of course, produce amazing artwork\u201d – Amelia<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find a camp and make a booking enquiry on Loopla: KidsArt<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternatively visit the KidsArt website here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 4.6\/5 stars<\/a> from 21 Google reviews<\/p>\n\n\n\n Areas: <\/strong>Hampstead, NW3 6TX (+2 other areas) The Strings Club Holiday Camps typically have music lessons in the mornings and craft and creative activities in the afternoons, with a concert performance at the end for family and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The children can choose from a range of instruments during the sessions, including ukulele, violin and guitar, so this is a wonderful way to develop an existing passion or learn something new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each holiday camp runs for five days with the option to join for individual day sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMy children are always so happy when they come home from the strings club. The activities are always really fun and the staff are engaging. They can’t wait to come back!\u201d – Julie<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find a camp and make a booking enquiry on Loopla: The Strings Club<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternatively visit The Strings Club website here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 5\/5 stars<\/a> from 20 Google reviews<\/p>\n\n\n\n Areas: <\/strong>Chiswick, W4 2JR Holiday camps at Stagecoach Performing Arts are an immersive way to learn singing, acting and dancing skills, as well as to have fun with new friends. Kids will be encouraged to develop their communication, confidence and creativity through everything they do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These camps generally run for five days, with everyone getting the chance to perform at the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe team at Stagecoach Chiswick are absolutely 5 stars!! In our experience, they go above and beyond in ensuring the children are extremely comfortable whilst building confidence and teaching some of the best life skills\u201d – Anna<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find a camp and make a booking enquiry on Loopla: Stagecoach<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternatively visit the Stagecoach website here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 5\/5 stars<\/a> from 35 Google reviews<\/p>\n\n\n\n Areas: <\/strong>Wandsworth, SW18 2RU Pop School and Stage Academy camps are themed around different musicals, such as Grease and Mamma Mia. Students work together to create a mini-musical to perform at the end of the week, while also enjoying different arts, crafts and mindfulness activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The camps run from Monday to Friday, with the option to also join for individual days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOur 3 kids always love the PSSA holiday camps. We have been doing them since Reception and they provide a great range of activities to entertain them plus a great show on the last day that is always the highlight for them. Would highly recommend them\u201d – Elena<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find a camp and make a booking enquiry on Loopla: Pop School and Stage Academy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternatively visit the PSSA website here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 5\/5 stars from 4 Google reviews<\/p>\n\n\n\n Areas:<\/strong> Hampstead, NW3 5SS, Belsize Park, NW3 2YN Led by experienced drama teachers, Dramarama holiday camps are always child-centred and age-appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here your little ones can develop their acting skills, enjoy musical theatre, move their bodies with dance activities and much more. These sessions are fantastic for increasing confidence and self-awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dramarama holiday camps run from Monday to Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find a camp and make a booking enquiry on Loopla: Dramarama holiday camps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternatively visit the Dramarama website here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 4.5\/5 stars<\/a> from 46 Google reviews<\/p>\n\n\n\n Areas: <\/strong>Chiswick, W4 1LY ArtsEd offers a number of performing-arts based courses during the school holidays. These sessions are fantastic for those with existing talents, as well as for anyone who wants to have fun and have a go at something new, like drama, filmmaking or musical theatre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All of the ArtsEd holiday camps are run by professional tutors over five days and are suitable for all ability levels, including complete beginners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMy son did the Easter, Stage and Screen course and absolutely LOVED it! He’s already planning to go back in the Summer. Many thanks to all and we would definitely recommend\u201d – Mel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To book visit the ArtEd website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Areas:<\/strong> St Johns Wood, NW8 7NE The Happy Campers Club is run by highly experienced teachers from some of London\u2019s top schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Children can get stuck into a range of activities, such as cooking, forest school, sports, drama, music and more \u2014 always with the intention of learning in an enjoyable and engaging way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Individual day sessions can be booked with various activities for different age groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBest Holiday Camp in UK for Kids. Highly Recommended\u201d – Haroon<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact Happy Campers Club on Loopla: Happy Campers Club<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 5\/5 stars<\/a> from 2 Google reviews<\/p>\n\n\n\n Areas:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ages: <\/strong>3 – 6 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n Holiday camps at The Little Dance Academy are an enjoyable way to get active through dance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With themed sessions, such as \u2018We Love Mermaids\u2019 and \u2018Under the Sea\u2019, your little ones will love moving to their favourite songs, as well as getting stuck into arts, crafts and other activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe Little Dance Academy is a wonderful start for little dancers, Katie is the most amazing teacher and really gets to know all of her students and shows such love and kindness each week\u201d – Louise<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find a camp and make a booking enquiry on Loopla: The Little Dance Academy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternatively visit The Little Dance Academy website here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 5\/5 stars<\/a> from 19 Google reviews<\/p>\n\n\n\n Areas: <\/strong>St John’s Wood, NW8 The Alyssia Fleur Dance School offers one-day holiday camps for your children to enjoy dance, drama, arts, crafts, free play and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These camps are an amazing way for children to get active in a fun and intentional way, while also making new friends and growing their confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can choose from one-day or three-day camps that run for four hours each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cClasses are super fun, incredibly personalised and full of information. I see so much progression week to week. Highly recommend!\u201d – Julie<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find a camp and make a booking enquiry on Loopla: Alyssia Fleur School of Dance.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternatively visit the Alyssia Fleur School of Dance website here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When you\u2019re looking for a holiday camp to send your child or children to, there are a few key things to look out for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Firstly, make sure that all members of staff are professionally trained and DBS checked. This will help ensure your child has an amazing experience and that you know the organisation in question takes safety seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s also a good idea to find out what each day of the camp will entail, so you know if this is going to be a good match to your child\u2019s interests and learning style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, speaking to your kids about how they want to spend their school holidays is always the best place to start. 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Ages: <\/strong>4 – 12 years<\/p>\n\n\n\nLittle House of Science holiday camp reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Ages:<\/strong> 4 – 17+ years<\/p>\n\n\n\nArtsEd holiday camp reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Ages:<\/strong> 3 – 9 years<\/p>\n\n\n\nHappy Campers Club reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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