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School Holiday Clubs in Dorset

Searching for ways to keep your little ones busy and entertained this December Half Term? We know it can be a struggle trying to keep them from getting bored whilst you're trying to work, so we've put together a list of the best school holiday clubs in Dorset that your kids will love! Giving them a place to engage with new people and learn new skills, it's ideal!

There are many school holiday clubs and camps in Dorset from team sports, watersports, arts and crafts, and many more. 

School holiday clubs are a great way for your little ones to gain more confidence, make new friends, and learn new skills, so take a look below at all the best school holiday clubs in Dorset...

Whether you're in Bournemouth, Weymouth, Poole, or Dorchester, we've got a long list below of the best holiday clubs in Dorset.

Poole

David Lloyd

David Lloyd

Where: 24 Cabot Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BX

About: David Lloyd Poole is one of Dorset's premier fitness clubs and is the perfect fitness destination for the whole family. They provide brilliant holiday clubs for an array of age groups. From squash, badminton, tennis to swimming clubs they have something for everyone.

Date: Every half term/school break

Book: To book please call 0344 848 4724

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Individuality Swimming & Fitness

Individuality Swimming & Fitness

Where: Talbot Primary School 

About: Individuality Swimming & Fitness provide the opportunity to experience swimming like a mermaid with their mermaid lessons. This fun activity allows young swimmers to wear a special mermaid tail outfit and learn how to swim like a real life mermaid or merman.

It includes:

  • How to correctly put the tail outfit on
  • Safely entering and exiting the water
  • Moving safely and effectively whilst in the water
  • Mermaid swimming skills and routines

Alongside their mermaid lessons they're also running intensive swimming courses that are taking place within the school holidays at Hamworthy School and Talbot Primary School.

They're ideal for all abilities, from non swimmers, beginners and improvers.

Date: During school holidays

Time: The lessons last 90 minutes long 

Price: £37.50pp

Telephone: 01202 031701

Book: Click here to book.

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Rockley Holiday Camp

Rockley Holiday Camp

Where: Rockley Point Beach and Poole Park Lake

About: Rockley Holiday Camp hosts fantastic multi-activity days to help keep your kids entertained during the holidays. They offer a range of fun activities, including; windsurfing, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, raft building and orienteering. It's focused around your children having fun as well as learning new skills.

Age Groups:

  • 6-9 years old
  • 10-16 years old

Date: 28th October to 1st November 2024

Time: Early drop off - 09:00 and late pick up - 17:00 available. 

Price: Please note that childcare vouchers are accepted. £40pp for the full day (10am - 4pm)

For October only they're giving you £15 off the normal price of £55.

Telephone: 01202 677272

Book: Check availability, prices or to book click here.

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Dorset

CASA Camp

CASA Camp

Venues:

  • Baden Powell and St Peter's Junior School 
  • Hamworthy Park Junior School
  • Ocean Academy School
  • Ringwood Junior School

About: CASA CAMP based in Poole and the surrounding areas. It was set up by two local sports coaches and has been operating for over 10 years.

They provide childcare to children aged 4-13 years through sporting activities during half term holidays. Some of the sports include, football, dodgeball, cricket, basketball, tag games and many more. 

Age Groups: 4-13yr olds

Date: 

  • 28th October - 1st November 2024

Timings: 

  • Half day 8:30am - 12:30pm or 1:30pm - 5:30pm
  • Standard Day - 8:30am - 3:30pm (4 year olds cannot attend these times due to Ofsted regulations)
  • Extended Day - 8:30am - 5:30pm (4 year olds cannot attend these times due to Ofsted regulations)

Price: The cost of the camp on the day is £24 per day or £14.50 half day. An 'Extended Day' until 5.30pm cost only £5 extra (per child per day).

FREE HAF SPACES AVAILABLE

Telephone: 07955742928

Book: To book please visit www.casacampltd.net/campbookings or contact casacamp@outlook.com for further details.

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Bournemouth

SuperCamps - Bournemouth

SuperCamps - Bournemouth

Where: Talbot Heath School, Rothesay Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 9NJ

About: SuperCamps at Talbot Heath School provides children with lots of outdoor space and big indoor halls. They offer an engaging multi-activity camp.

From playing in the beautiful woodland areas, running around the sports hall and on the playing fields, or exploring the school hall, your little ones are sure to have a great time.

Dates: 

  • 28th October to 1st November 2024

Time: 9am-5pm - Extended care hours: 8am-6pm

Price: £235 for the week

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Poole

Adventure Pirate

Adventure Pirate

Where: Adventure Pirate Hollow, Post Green Road, Lytchett Minster, Poole, BH16 6AP

About: Enjoy an array of adventurous activities this school holidays with Adventure Pirate. Your kids will be able to have fun learning new skills, making new friends and of course most importantly having lots of fun.

From nerf battles, Bear Grylls trained instructor survival days, forest school crafts, archery, air rifle shooting, tree climbing, axe throwing, mountain biking and so much more.

Dates and Time: 

  • Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
  • 28th to 31st October 2024

Price: Half days £23, Full days £35

Telephone: 07920 162 549

Book: Visit their website here

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Bournemouth

115 Club

115 Club

Where: Bournemouth - St John's CE Primary School, Vicarage Rd, Moordown, Bournemouth BH9 2SA

About: Searching for the ultimate activity this summer for your little ones? Well, then you're in luck because The 115 Club is providing high-quality out-of-school care for your children this 2024. 

From arts and crafts to sports and games, there's something for everyone at this fantastic club. Your children will have the opportunity to socialise with their peers, develop new skills, and most importantly, have fun!

Age Groups: 4yrs+

Date: 

  • 28th October to 1st November 2024

View full days available here.

Price: 

  • On-Site: £35.00 per session
  • Trip Day: £38.00 per session

Telephone: 07732 127731

Book: Click here.

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Swanage

Cumulus Outdoors

Cumulus Outdoors

Where: Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre, Cobbler’s Lane, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2PX

About: Cumulus Outdoors host a variety of school holiday clubs in Swanage. Their team of highly qualified and friendly instructors provides excellent half term camps for your little ones.

Children will enjoy a selection of outdoor adventure activities during their school holiday clubs and will make new friends. 

Age Groups:

  • HAF Club - 5-11yrs
  • HAF Club - 8-16yrs

Date: From 28th October to 1st November

Time: 

  • 9am - 1pm for 5-11yrs
  • 1pm - 4.30pm for 8-16yrs

Price: Free for HAF or £17.50pp per session

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