HALF TERM CLUBS & CAMPS
Here’s the low down on what’s happening in the Chilterns this half term that will keep the kids entertained.
Make sure that you also visit Place To Go in Kids Corner on Chiltern Chatter to see the full range of what’s on offer locally. Also check out our events calendar for local events during half term.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! ☺
ART
MINI MONETS UK
Half term workshops for creative children – including painting, sculpture, drawing and animation. Suitable for 7-12 year olds.
Dates & times: 10am until 3pm on Monday 21st, Tuesday 22nd, Thursday 24th, Wednesday 30th & Thursday 31st October
Location: Uxbridge
Cost: £40 per day
Telephone: 01895 312777
Website: www.minimonetsuk.com
COOKERY
COOKIES
Seasonal cookery workshops with a little bit of sweetness and a lot of fun thrown in! Suitable for 5-14 year olds.
Dates & times: 10am until 12.30pm on Wednesday 23rd, Thursday 24th, Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st October
Address: Vale end, The Vale, Chesham, HP5 3NY
Cost: £15 per child / session
Telephone: 07912 371539
Website: www.cookiesfun.com
BAGGIES KIDS COOKERY SCHOOL
Halloween themed cookery class.
Date & times: Wednesday 30th October – 10am until noon (5-7 years) & 1-3pm (8-11 year olds)
Address: The Bagnall Centre, Chesham
Cost: £20 per child / session
Contact: Tracey Harper on 07747 780035
Email: info@traceyharpernutrition.co.uk
Website: www.bagnallcentre.com
SPLAT COOKING
Cookery workshops for 6-14 year olds.
Spooky Food Workshop
Date & times: Monday 28th October, 10am-1pm
Whizz Bang Food – Children’s Molecular Gastronomy Workshop
Date & times: Monday 28th October, 2pm until 5pm. Suitable for aged 9 years and upwards
Address: Splat Cooking, Summerleys Road, Princes Risborough
Cost: £37.50
Email: info@splatcooking.com
Website: www.splatcooking.net
DRAMA
PERFORM DRAMA
Rapunzel, 3 day workshops for 4-8 year olds. Offer a 25% discount for siblings and reductions for groups.
BEACONSFIELD
Dates & times: 10am until noon, 28th – 30th October
AMERSHAM
Dates & times: 2.30pm – 4.30pm, 28th – 30th October
Telephone: 0845 4004000
Website: www.perform.org.uk
HOLIDAY CLUBS
BUSY LIVING HOLIDAY PLAYSCHEME, AMERSHAM & CHALFONT ST PETER
Ofted registered holiday playscheme. Hourly bookings between 8am – 6pm at Amersham & Chalfont St Peter. Range of activities for 4-11 year olds. Accepts childcare vouchers & tax credits.
Telephone: 01494 722318
Email: info@busy-living.co.uk
Website: www.busy-living.co.uk
CHILTERN OPEN AIR MUSEUM – TERRIFIC TUESDAY
Autumn Festival theme with seasonal crafts, apple printing, tradtional games, marshmallow toasting, edible creepy crawlies and spotter trails. £22 per child, £20 per additional child. Lunch and all activities included in the price. To book a place on our holiday club please email or call, details below.
Dates & times: Tuesday 29th October, 11am – 4pm
Telephone: 01494 871117
Email: hlfeducation@coam.org.uk
Website: www.coam.org.uk
WOODROW HIGH HOUSE DAY CAMPS
Ofted registered. Outdoor fun activities for 5 – 7 years and 8 – 11 years, including low ropes, rocket building, archery, pond dipping, orienteering, treasure hunt and wacky races. Sibling discount and full week booking discount available.
Dates & times: Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November, 8:30am – 4:30pm, £32. Extended pick-up available for an additional cost.
Telephone: 01494 433531
Website: www.woodrowhighhouse.org
IVER COMMUNITY CHILDCARE HALF TERM PLAYSCHEME – HALF TERM SPOOKTACULAR!
Join Iver Community Childcare for a jam packed week of spooky fun this October Half Term! Take part in spellbinding sports activities, put together your own dance and drama performance, create a Trick or Treat bag, enjoy creepy crafts and cookery and a Spooktacular party.
Dates & times: Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November, 8am – 6pm for primary school aged children £25 (9am – 4pm), additional hours £3.50 per hour.
Telephone: 01753 654546
Email: admin@ivercommunity.org
Website: www.ivercommunity.org
SPORTS
POWER BANANA
Outdoor workouts and fun day camps for kids for ages 5-8 years and 9-12 years. Themes include: Harry Potter Day, Roald Dahl Day, Star Wars Day & Super Heros Day.
Dates & times: Monday 28th – Thursday 31st October, 10am until 3pm.
Location: Beaconsfield Cricket Club
Cost: £20 per day (plus one off registration fee of £12)
Email: info@powerbanana.co.uk
Telephone: 07809 399307
Website: www.powerbanana.co.uk
PLAYBALL
Playball Holiday Camps offer a multi-sports and movement programme teaching all the main ball sports (tennis, football, cricket, rugby, hockey, basketball, baseball). Our camps are very active teaching fundamental sports skills in a variety of individual & team games for children aged 3-8 years.
Dates & times: 28th October – 1st November, 11am until 2pm daily.
Address: Curzon Centre, Beaconsfield
Cost: £25 for the day, £70 for 3 days and £90 for 4 days (10% sibling discount)
Contact details:
Biba: 07958 538386 biballoyd@gmail.com
Joanne: 07736 405034 jforrestsmith@mac.com
Website: www.bucks.playballuk.com
PURE FOOTBALL OPPORTUNITIES
A fun football camp with drills in the morning to improve technical ability and then after lunch there is a chance to put these newly learnt techniques into practice with tournaments. There is an hour lunch break so please bring a packed lunch.
Dates & times: 28th October – 1st November, 10am – 3pm
Location: Chalfont St Giles Junior School, HP8 4JW
Cost: £10 per day
Contact: Josh Briant
Telephone: 07805 955305
Email: joshpfo@mail.com
Website: www.pfoltd.co.uk
TENNACE
Tennis camps for 3-15 year olds at GXLTC for all abilities.
Dates & times: Monday 28th – Wednesday 30th October
Address: GXLTC, Bull Lane, Gerrards Cross, SL9 8RN
Cost: Contact Andy Scholfield for costs
Contact details: 07791 912490
Website: www.tennace.com
WYCOMBE WANDERERS
These holiday courses are ideal for children aged 3-12, providing professional coaching, competitions and prizes. Sibling discount and 3 for 2 special offers available.
Dates & times: 28th October – 31st October
Venue: Chesham Grammar School, Chesham
Venue: Chalfont Community College, Chalfont St Peter
Venue: The Beacon Centre, Beaconsfield
Cost: £65
Dates & times: 31st October – 1st November
Venue: Manor Farm School, Hazlemere
Venue: The Rye Lido, High Wycombe
Venue: Thorpe House School, Chalfont St Peter
Venue: Farnham Park Playing Fields, Farnham Royal
Venue: Amersham School, Amersham
Cost: £30
Telephone: 01494 441118
Email: adam.davis@wwfc.com
Website: www.wwset.co.uk