Holiday Camps

At Holmwood House, we offer an exciting and diverse programme of holiday camps and courses that make full use of our extensive school facilities in Colchester. This provides busy families with high quality childcare for a selection of weeks in the school holidays.

The camps provide children with opportunities to stay active, explore new interests, and build friendships in a fun and supportive environment.

Our facilities, such as our theatre, swimming pool, sports hall, expansive playing fields and creative arts spaces, host a wide variety of activities led by both Holmwood staff and visiting professionals. For example, the British Theatre School has made use of our theatre to deliver inspiring drama workshops, while Piri Piri Cricket regularly uses our grounds and sports facilities to run high-level cricket coaching sessions.

These holiday camps are open to Holmwood House pupils as well as children from other schools, fostering a sense of community and broadening children’s experiences.

Holmwood Active Easter Holiday Camp

WHEN: 30th March – 2nd April; 7th – 10th April; 13th – 16th April
LOCATION: Holmwood House School
AGES: 5-11 years old
COST: £50 a day. £5 per session for early and late drop off, a 20% discount is available for a second child*
TIME: 9am-4pm each day (Early sessions from 8am and Late session until 5pm available)

We are delighted to invite all children aged 5-11 to our Easter Holiday Camp. This Easter, we have something very special for your children! The first week of our Easter camp will feature our French Connection – children and staff from our partner school, Ombrosa in Lyon, France, will join Holmwood pupils for a week full of fun, friendship, and cultural exchange. Highlights include a trip to the zoo, inflatable adventures, swimming, and a range of fun activities.

Here’s what else is in store at the Easter Holiday Camps:

Week 1 French Connection: highlights of this week include the chance to new friends from France; a trip to the zoo, inflatables
Outdoor Activities: From multi-sports and swimming to thrilling outdoor adventures, there’s something for every child to enjoy.
Creative Crafts: Arts, crafts, and cookery sessions allow children to explore their creativity and take home something special.
More Activities: Each day is packed with themed excitement, giving children the chance to discover new interests and have a blast!

Secure Your Spot: Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to book as soon as possible to ensure your child’s place in our Easter Holiday Camp.
* A sibling discount is available, please contact the School Office at office@holmwood.house to get a discount code before making your booking.

Open to all children, including those attending Holmwood and other schools.

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Holmwood Active May Half Term Holiday Camp

WHEN: 26th May – 28 May
LOCATION: Holmwood House School
COST: £50 a day. £5 per session for early and late drop off
TIME: 9am-4pm each day (Early sessions from 8am and Late session until 5pm available)

Our holiday camp offers a wide range of exciting activities designed to keep every child engaged and inspired. From energetic multi-sports and swimming sessions to thrilling outdoor adventures, children can enjoy plenty of opportunities to stay active and build confidence. Creative arts, crafts, and cookery sessions allow them to explore their imagination while making something special to take home. With each day built around fun themes and varied experiences, children are encouraged to try new activities, discover new interests, and have lots of fun along the way

Here’s what’s in store:

Outdoor Activities: From multi-sports to outdoor adventures, our camp will keep your children active and engaged
Creative Crafts: A chance for children to explore their creativity through arts and crafts.
More Activities: Each day will be packed with themed excitement, allowing children to explore new interests.

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Become a Rookie Lifeguard

Dates: 26th May 2026, 27th May 2026 and 28th May 2026
Cost: Full day (9am–4pm): £50 total; 9:00am – 1:00pm: Rookie Lifeguard Programme £40
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm: Rookie Lifeguard Programme (£40)
1:00pm – 4:00pm: Option to stay for our Active Camp (afternoon sports & activities)

Give your child the skills, confidence, and knowledge to stay safe in and around water with the RLSS UK Rookie Lifeguard Pool Programme!

Designed for children aged 8–12 years, this exciting programme teaches essential life saving techniques while building:
✅ Confidence
✅ Teamwork
✅ Leadership skills

Your child will learn vital survival, rescue, and emergency response skills, along with how to recognise and avoid potential hazards in the water.

Who can join?
✔️ Children aged 8–12
✔️ Able to swim at Stage 7 (Swim England) or equivalent
✔️ Confident swimming 2 lengths of the pool (Holmwood)
✔️ Basic understanding of treading water

A Stage 7 swimmer is comfortable in deep water, can swim multiple lengths without stopping, and has solid technique across different strokes. This ensures they’re ready to take part in activities like the Rookie Lifeguard programme, where confidence and basic water competence are essential.

This is more than just swimming — it’s about empowering young people with skills that could one day save a life.

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