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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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.
Get ready for Halloween themed camps between 27th – 30th October. Full of gymnastics, games, crafts, s.t.e.m activities, and so much more. OFSTED-Registered — Childcare Vouchers Accepted
Join us for Harry’s Achool of Magic Superquest camp and our Front & Back Walkover Skills Masterclass 
Super Quest for ages 3-8 year olds
Skills Masterclass for ages 5-12 year olds
Full day for ages 5-8 year olds
- The Little Gym Handy Cross (High Wycombe)
Buckinghamshire Half Term Holiday Clubs
The Outdoors Project transports children from their digital devices into the outside world. Play games, make friends, learn new skills and simply be kids! The camps are always outside, non-competitive and allow each child to find that one thing that they excel at in nature.
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.
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!
Rex and Rose Craft Club – the in person half term Craft Club is suitable for children 5 to 11 years old. Join in for a day packed with fun, seasonal arts and crafts. The holiday clubs are packed with activities from crafting clay sculptures to painting canvases and making keepsakes they’ll cherish.
- Rex and Rose Craft Club (Marlow)
Join Creaton Station for a creative, fun, and enriching holiday camp experience your kids will love! Let their imaginations run wild with a variety of materials and projects. Led by passionate instructors who inspire and support, every young artist gets stuck into diverse creative activities from painting to crafts. To book spaces or to find out more, please email
charlotteeames@thecreationstation.co.uk
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.
Next Thing Education Tech Camps – Explore, Create, and Invent!
The hands-on tech camps are designed for children aged 5-11, where they can dive into coding, robotics, electronics, and much more. Each day is packed with creative activities, from building robots to experimenting with virtual reality, all led by qualified instructors. Kids will also take home their very own inventions, inspiring a passion for technology and creativity.
Want amazing experiences for your child in the school holidays? Barracudas Activity Day Camps provide confidence boosting adventures for 4 ½ to 14 year olds at their Easter camps, summer camps and half term clubs.
October Half Term Playscheme at the Jonathan Page Play Centre (Aylesbury)
Camp MK – 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. (Milton Keynes)
Longridge Activity Camps – activity days are for young people between the ages of 8 and 12. (near Marlow)
Get Active Sports Holiday Camps – exciting, energetic and educational children’s Multi Activity Holiday Camps (Prestwood)
Gymfinity ( – the ultimate kids’ gym gymnastics club in Milton Keynes (Milton Keynes)
Sports Factor – (Bierton) children of ages 5-11 get to enjoy a whole host of sports and multi skills learning key skills like throwing and catching, kicking, striking and fielding and team fair play.
WASPS holiday club (Haddenham)
Premier Education – with sports and arts for all 4-12 year olds.
- Hazelmere
- Stokenchurch
- Aylesbury
- Wendover
- 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! – 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 (Middleton, Milton Keynes)
Captiv8 Holiday Superstars – multi sports holiday camp for ages 5-13 year olds. Lots of sports and activities across the week.
- Stoke Mandeville
- Chalfont St Giles
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
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
First Touch Sports Recommended by a local Bucks mum, this holiday camp is for children from Reception to Year 8.
- Amersham
- Beaconsfield
Belingual French holiday camps will be full of spooky fun this October half term (Amersham)
Booker Gym Club (High Wycombe) – gymnastic holiday camp for children aged 4 to 10 years
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.
