If you have to work over the October Half Term school holidays and you’re looking for some great activities for your kids, then look no further. We have a selection of ideas here for you to try. Whether you’re looking for something dramatic, creative, sporty or a little different, there’s something for all interests. For days out with kids over October half term check out the what’s on guide.
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SuperCamps Multi-Activity day camps offer a wide range of fun activities to keep kids aged 4-12 entertained during the school holidays. Book by 12th Feb to save up to 15% off all camps.
- Beaconsfield
- Henley
- Chesham Bois near Amersham
Buckinghamshire Half Term Holiday Clubs
Camps at The Little Gym Handy Cross, for children from 3 to 12 years, book out every school holiday. And there’s a BIG reason why! The camps are meticulously planned, run by talented and caring Little Gym teachers, and they’re full of fun, playfulness – and hidden learning (a bit like the carrots we blend into the bolognaise sauce!). A combination of exciting themes, real gymnastics skills, games, crafts, and fun with playful, engaged teachers. Ofsted-registered.
Join from the 23rd-26th October for Monster Mash Morning Camps (3-8 years), Spooktackular Somersaults Afternoon Camps (5-12 years) or enjoy even more fun with Full Day camps (5-8 years).
Camp Beaumont – The multi-activity holiday day camps provide fun-filled, exhilarating experiences for 3-16 year olds. From archery to swimming to abseiling, each unforgettable experience will enhance their wellbeing and revitalise them for their return to school. Whether your child enjoys getting crafty or playing football, each camp offers a variety of activities for a range of different age groups.
Ultimate Activity Camps – providing outstanding holiday childcare for 4-14 year olds in the school holidays, where the children’s welfare and having fun are the primary focus. Every day, children will enjoy a brilliant mix of sports, games and creative activities led by inspiring staff at amazing locations!
Recommended by a local Bucks mum, this holiday camp is for children from Reception to Year 8. Enjoy Football Frenzy, Multi-Sports Mayhem, Dazzling Dance & Performing Arts with add on options for swimming, go karting and Clip n’ Climb. 20% sibling discount available
- Amersham
- Great Missenden
Creation Station(Cookham Dean, near Marlow) deliver 5 star, award winning, creative entertainment. Everything from clay modelling and slime making to T-shirt printing and keyring making (and alot more!). Held at Herries Prep there’s also games, music, dance and fun in their outdoor playground.
A wild child zone with no parents allowed, MUDDY FEET® Holiday Club provides a fully day of immersive forest school style fun for ages 5+ Activities include everything from shelter building, fire skills and cooking on the fire to woodland games, natural arts and crafts, bushcraft skills, making bows and arrows from wood.
October Half Term Playscheme at the Jonathan Page Play Centre (Aylesbury)
Belingua French Holiday Club (Amersham) – There will be plenty of opportunities for children to learn French. We are currently offering holiday clubs for all children from Reception up to year 7 – between the age of 5 and 12 – of all levels.
Camp MK (Milton Keynes) – offers little adventurers plenty of outdoor space as well as stacks of themed activities every week. There’s something for all ages from 3 – 12 year olds.
- Neath Hill
- Bletchley
- Wolverton
- Knowlhill
Longridge Activity Camps (near Marlow) – activity days are for young people between the ages of 8 and 12.
Gymfinity (Milton Keynes) – the ultimate kids’ gym gymnastics club in Milton Keynes
Junior Adventures Group (Thame) – huge variety of multi-activity programmes.
WASPS holiday club (Haddenham)
Sport4Kids from football to ruby, dance to tennis Nerf to dodgeball and cricket to arts and crafts, there is something for every child to enjoy.
- Hughenden
- High Wycombe
- Studley Green
- Rickmansworth
- Hemel Hempstead
Premier Education – with sports and arts for all 4-12 year olds.
- Aston Clinton
- Tring
Club Sport Holiday Camps for children aged 5 to 14 years are a great way to keep your children entertained, energised and active throughout the school holidays.
- High Wycombe
- Hazelmere
Camp GO! (Milton Keynes) – camps range from Multi-Sport to tennis, football and other activities. All of our holiday camps are professionally run by teams of highly qualified and experienced coaches
Captiv8 Holiday Superstars (Stoke Mandeville) – after their summer success they’re back for October half term with multi sports holiday camp for ages 5-13 year olds. Lots of sports and activities across the week.
Sporty Scholars – pre-schooler camp for ages 3 to 5 years and a sports camp for 5 to 14 year olds, they even have water days once a week.
- Milton Keynes
- Flitwick
Code Ninjas holiday camps offer an immersive environment for tech-loving kids to explore and develop new skills while having fun with friends. This half term they have a packed programme of camps to choose from for tech loving kids.
Next Thing Education (Aylesbury) more than just a childcare provider. Their holiday tech camps allow children to gain technical skills from a young age enabling them to shape the future.
Busy Living After School Team (BLAST) provides professional out of school holiday clubs with planned, high-standard activities in spacious, attractive well resourced settings with qualified, friendly staff.
- Aylesbury
- Chesham
- Chalfont St Peter
- Amersham
For more ideas check out our full listings. If you run holiday clubs or classes, why not let us know and we’ll add you to our listings.