Summer Holiday Camps, Clubs and Classes 2023

The summer holiday is fast approaching. And although we’ve all been dreaming about foreign holidays, warm beaches, and luxury hotels; the reality of dysfunctional airports, rising prices and the hassle of traveling abroad may tip our choices back to staycations. With that comes the usual intense search for local entertainment. But fear not! Our listings of holiday camps and classes offer a lovely selection of fun and safe activities, so your kids won’t get bored easily, and you may even have some time for yourselves.

• Sport and Multi-Activities
• Education and Science
• Drama, Dance and Music; Performing Arts and Theatre
• Art and Craft

 

Sports & Multi-Activities

 

30 May – 2 June, 5 Jun – 9 June 2023 (weekly courses)

Junior Sport Stars Holiday Camps, Stockport | Multi-Sport Stars & Soccer Stars
Multi-Sport Stars holiday camps are for kids that truly love sport. The children will participate in three to four sports each day, and with so many sports on offer, it’s the variety that makes these camps such a hit.
Soccer Stars holiday camps, as the name says, are all about football. During the sessions the coach will focus on delivering sessions designed to improve football technique and skills through drills and small-sided matches. Every day will end with in fun games, tournaments, penalty shoot-outs, and different challenges.
VENUE NOTE: Holiday Camps (open to children from any school or area), early drop-offs and late pick-ups are available
1) Lane End Primary School,
Ramillies Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, SK8 7AL
2) Tithe Barn Primary School, (30.05 – 2.06 only)
Mauldeth Road, Heaton Moor, Stockport, SK4 3NG
3) Co-op Academy New Islington, (30.05 – 2.06 only)
10 Hugh Oldham Way, New Islington Marina, Ancoats, M4 6EY
Tel: 07730 419 982 | 0161 222 5676
juniorsportstars.co.uk/sports-holiday-camps/

 

30 May – 2 June 2023 (weekly courses)

Junior Sport Stars Gym Stars Holiday Camps, Stockport
Based at our School of Gymnastics, Gym Stars holiday camps are for the kids aged 5 – 14 years, who love a challenge, from the very beginner to the more advanced gymnast.
The day starts with fun warm-up games. Then the children are split into groups depending on their age and ability. During morning sessions coach will focus on gymnastics disciplines like high/low beam, vault, bars, floor-work to improve children’s technique, balance, flexibility, and strength. In the afternoon, kids will be grouped to create their own sequences and perform to others. They’ll also play games and choose disciplines to practice during free-play sessions.
VENUE NOTE: Holiday Camps (open to children from any school or area), early drop-offs and late pick-ups are available
Sunaco House
Bletchley Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport SK4 3EF
Tel: 07730 419 982 | 0161 222 5676
juniorsportstars.co.uk/gym-holiday-camps/

 

17 July – 25 August, 9am – 5pm, extended care available

School of Play Holiday Camps | Imaginative and stimulation sessions with various activities
Children are divided into two age groups, 3 yrs & 6m – 5 Yrs and 6 – 11 Yrs, each group has activities appropriate for the age, with a lot of free play, craft and food creation, nature trails and outdoor games.
VENUE NOTE: Holiday Camps (open to children from any school or area), early drop-offs at 8am and late pick-ups at 6pm
1) Bowdon Prep School,
Ashley Rd, Altrincham, WA14 2LT
2) Chorlton Park Primary School, (24.07 – 25.08 only)
Mauldeth Road West, Chorlton, M21 7HH
3) Urmston Primary School, (24.07 – 25.08 only)
Wycliffe Road, Urmston, M41 5AH
4) Prestbury CE Primary School, (27.07 – 25.08 only)
Bollin Grove, Prestbury, Macclesfield, SK10 4JJ
Tel: 0161 726 5022
www.schoolofplay.org.uk/holiday-camps

 

17 July – 25 August, 9am – 5pm, extanded care available

School of Sport Holiday Camps | wide range of activities to suit everyone
Children are devided into two age groups, 5 -7 Yrs and 9 – 11 Yrs, each group has activities appropriate sport and game activities for the age, Football, Dodgeball, Hockey, Archery, Lacrosse, you name it!
VENUE NOTE: Holiday Camps (open to children from any school or area), early drop-offs at 8am and late pick-ups at 6pm
1) Bowdon Prep School,
Ashley Rd, Altrincham, WA14 2LT
2) Chorlton Park Primary School, (24.07 – 25.08 only)
Mauldeth Road West, Chorlton, M21 7HH
3) Urmston Primary School, (24.07 – 25.08 only)
Wycliffe Road, Urmston, M41 5AH
4) Prestbury CE Primary School, (27.07 – 25.08 only)
Bollin Grove, Prestbury, Macclesfield, SK10 4JJ
Tel: 0161 726 5022
www.schoolofsport.org.uk/holiday-camps

 

20 July – 4 September, extended care available

Graystone – the home of action sports
Skate, scoot or bounce under the watchful eye of the coaches. Graystone’s action-packed summer camps are all about having fun, learning new skills and making friends. Children of all abilities are welcome; those new to action sports and experienced riders alike. No need to worry about lunch… a delicious meal served fresh from Graystone’s bar and restaurant is included!
VENUE NOTE: Camp for 7 – 13 years: 9.30am – 3.30pm.
Camp for 4 – 6 years: 9am – 1pm.
Extended care: breakfast club from 8am, late pick-up until 5.30pm
Graystone Action Sports
47 Brunel Avenue
Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 4BE
www.graystoneactionsports.co.uk

 

24 July – 28 July, 31 July – 1 August

Withington Girl’s School – Summer Camps
WGS offers a variety of exciting activities for children aged up to 14 during this summer holidays. Multi-sports, arts and theatre holiday camps will be welcoming kids this year.
All camps run from 9am-3.30pm with early drop off from 8.30am and late collection until 4.30pm available (additional fee payable on some courses).
Withington Girl’s School
100 Wellington Road
Fallowfield
Manchester
M14 6BL
Tel: 0161 2241077
www.wgs.org/news-events/summer-camps

 

14 – 18 August, 10am – 3pm 2023

Salford Summer Football Camp
Soccer camps for boys and girls of all abilities ages aged 4 – 14. All aspects of the game are covered including; dribbling, passing, shooting and more. Each child will be provided with a football during skill sessions. Kids will play matches & fun games every day.
Salford City Academy,
Northfleet Road, Manchester, M30 7PQ
Tel: Booking 07983 565 847, Office: 0121 384 4781
www.soccerstarcoaching.co.uk/camps

 

Education & Science

 

31 July – 4 August, 7 – 11 August 2023, 10am – 4.30pm, extended care available

Summer SciTech:+1 2023 Camp
An amazing week of hands-on science and technology, exploration and discovery; designed to inspire and engage young minds in the wonders of science.
There are five groups, the Mini (aged from 5 to 7) is for the youngest, and the rest are Reds Greens Blues Purples (from 10 to 13), splitted by age. On each day each group will be doing it’s own subject. Subjects for Summer 2023 are Air, Technology, Hot Ice, Environment and Body.
Baguley Hall Primary School,
Ackworth Dr, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 1LB
Tel: 07427 222732
www.scitech.co.uk/more-about-scitech1-2/

 

Dance, Music, Performing Art & Theatre

 

26 – 28 July, 29 – 31 August, with the performance on the final days, 9.30am – 3pm

Echo Performing Arts Academy
Summer workshop for children aged 5 to 12.
  –   26 – 28.07 Echo Fest 2023. The theme: the Big Week at the Musicals.
  –   29 – 31.08 Hairspray the musical, adopted version.
Alderley Edge School for Girls
Wilmslow Rd, Alderley Edge, Cheshire
www.echoacademy.co.uk/holiday-clubs

 

31 July – 4 August (Northwich, 5-15 years), 7 – 11 August (Altrincham), 9am – 3.30pm

Noodle Performance Arts Summer Workshop and Camps
Altrincham Summer Sessions are bookable by the day and each day features a different musical based theme: Under the Sea/Little Mermaid, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Cats, Shrek, Matilda.
Five days of musical theatre, themed dance, drama, arts & crafts. Fun to do with a friend or siblings, and of course there’s lots of new friends to be made!
VENUES:
1. St George’s Scout Hall
Altrincham WA14 4DS
2. Northwich
The Venue, Gadbrook Road Rudheath CW9 7JL
Tel: 07769 155591, Email: cat@noodleperformancearts.com
noodleperformancearts.com/cheshire/