Balancing work and caring for children is almost always hard work.
But it gets particularly tricky around the school holidays.
We’ve been researching all the February half term holiday clubs in High Wycombe.
There’s not quite as much choice as Summer and Easter unless you venture further out of town, but there are still a few good options right here in dear ol’ Wycombe. And there’s really something for everyone — multi-sports, creativity, football, gymnastics, cooking, baking, crafting, competitions and calmness.
Otherwise, it’s Hello, Annual Leave…
Half Term Holiday Clubs in Wycombe
Calm Little Minds
We absolutely love Calm Little Minds’ holiday camps and have used them a few times in previous years — our eldest daughter is a big fan!
The company itself is an emotional wellbeing support service so it’ll be no surprise that they really pride themselves on providing a calm, welcoming space to your kids during the holidays. This is not a busy, chaotic and competitive environment in any way.
Some of the activities on offer include crafting, baking, games, inside and outside play.
The Details:
- Location: Holtspur School
- Hours: 9.30am-3pm with early bird drop off available from 9am (£2)
- Days: Monday 17th-Wednesday 19th February
- Ages: 4-10
- Price: £40 with sibling and multiple day discounts available
- Website: https://calmlittleminds.co.uk/events/
The Little Gym
The Little Gym’s holidays camps are always very popular with members and non-members alike so it’s best to book early.
With a big emphasis on fun and activities, this is a great option for sporty kids that like to keep their minds and bodies occupied and engaged.
They offer a selection of different workshops. Morning camps are for 3-8 year olds, full day camps for 5-12 year olds and afternoon skill camps for 5-12 year olds too.
The Details:
- Location: Little Gym, Handy Cross
- Hours: 9am-5pm (full day); 9-1 (morning); and 2-5 (afternoon)
- Days: Monday 17th-Thursday 20th February
- Ages: 3-12
- Price: from £40 per session
- Website: https://handycross.thelittlegym.co.uk/camps
Get Active Sports
These guys are a provider of sporty holiday camps all across the UK and offer really good value for their multi-activity camps.
They also offer a long day in comparison to most of the other camps so a good option for parents commuting into London or similar.
The Details:
- Location: Prestwood Junior School
- Hours: 8am-3.30pm or 8am-6pm
- Days: Monday 17th-Friday 21st February
- Ages: Reception to Year 7
- Price: from £31.45 per day with early bird and sibling discounts available
- Website: https://enrolmy.com/get-active/activity/181-February_Half_Term_Holiday_Camp_Prestwood_Junior_School
Premier Education
This is another nationwide provider with a franchise in Bucks, putting on great value multi-activity sessions.
They specifically say their camps are perfect for kids who like to be active, and that there will be competitive and non-competitive activities to get involved in.
The Details:
- Location: Manor Farm Junior School
- Hours: 9am-3.30pm with extended hours from 8.30am-5.30pm available
- Days: Monday 17th-Thursday 20th February
- Ages: Reception to Year 7
- Price: from £26 per day
- Website: https://www.premier-education.com/parents/venue/courses/508-910650/?back=1&radius=hp11&location=hp11&search=camps
PFA Bucks
If you’ve got a footie fan at home, these half term football camps are not to be missed.
They are incredibly good value and specialise in teamwork, skills and matches, led by FA qualified coaches. All played on grass.
The Details:
- Location: Wooburn Park
- Hours: 9.30am-12.45pm
- Days: Monday 17th-Friday 21st February
- Ages: 5-15
- Price: £20 per day but great discounts for siblings and multi-day bookings
- Booking and more details: maxineashman@outlook.com
All Kids Active
Another great option for sporty kids in Wycombe is the All Kids Active camps which operate out of various schools in the area.
All of the coaches work in schools delivering PE and sports lessons and many have specific sports coaching qualifications too.
The Details:
- Location: Hazlemere C of E Combined School
- Hours: 9am-4pm with extended hours from 8.30am-5pm available
- Days: Monday 17th-Friday 21st February
- Ages: Reception to Year 8
- Price: £45 per day
- Website: https://allkidsactive.ipalbookings.com/
Rachel’s Creative Cooking
If your child is a budding baker then a day’s cookery workshop could be just the ticket for them.
Rachel runs numerous after school clubs in the area which are always really popular. An added bonus is that your kids will be making their own lunch during the workshop!
The Details:
- Location: Carrington Junior School
- Hours: 10am-3pm
- Days: Tuesday 18th February
- Ages: 5+
- Price: £40
- Website: https://www.rachelscreativecooking.co.uk/childrensworkshops/
620 Tennis
620 describe their camps as ‘a fun and structured environment’ for kids to develop their tennis skills.
Mornings are dedicated to skill development while the afternoon is all about friendly matches and games. Prizes are on offer too!
The Details:
- Location: High Wycombe Lawn Tennis Club (Bassetsbury Lane)
- Hours: 10am-3pm
- Days: Monday 17th-Friday 21st February
- Ages: 4-17
- Price: from £36 per day
- Website: https://www.620tennis.co.uk/holiday-camps
Sizzle and Bake
Another couple of workshops here for budding chefs, where your children will learn how to make their own lunchbox favourites or sweet treats.
The Details:
- Location: Loudwater
- Hours: 10am-1pm
- Days: Thursday 20th and Friday 21st February
- Ages: 8+
- Price: £35
- Facebook post with more details
Ealing Trailfinders
High Wycombe Rugby Union Football Club are running a half term camp in partnership with Ealing Trailfinders this year.
Expect fun rugby games and activities, skill sessions, game play and matches.
The Details:
- Location: High Wycombe RUFC
- Options: U7 to U12 Boys & Girls; U13 to U16 Boys Masterclass; U12 to U16 Girls Masterclass
- Hours: 10am-3pm (U7-U12s); 1.30-3pm (Masterclasses)
- Days: Wednesday 19th-Thursday 20th (U7-U12s); Wednesday 19th (Boys Masterclass); Thursday 20th (Girls Masterclass)
- Prices: £15 per masterclass; £60 for 2 days (U7-U12s)
- Website: https://ealingtrailfinders.org.uk/camps/
Let’s Play
A great value and really varied offering at Wycombe Leisure Centre with activities such as sports, swimming, crafts, clip ‘n’ climb, bouncy castle, laser tag and much more.
The Details:
- Location: Wycombe Leisure Centre
- Hours: 9am-4pm (with extended hours from 8am until 5pm)
- Days: Monday 17th – Friday 21st February
- Ages: 5-12
- Price: from £27.50
- Website: https://playsport.coordinate.cloud/book/226564
Holiday Camps Outside Wycombe
If you’re amenable to heading a little further out of town, there are a few extra childcare options worth considering.
- Rex and Rose Craft Club at Marlow Sports Club
- Camp Beaumont at Heatherton School, Amersham
- The Outdoors Project at Danesfield School, Marlow
- Supercamps at High March School, Beaconsfield
February is coming around fast so make sure you get your half term childcare booked in soon.
Which Wycombe holiday camps would you recommend?
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