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Poole
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
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.
Wareham
Buddens Activity Centre
Where: Buddens Activity Centre
About: Get ready for an unforgettable week of adventure and excitement at Rockley's sister site Buddens Activity Centre!
Activities can include anything from Kayaking, Canoeing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Raft Buiilding, Target Sports, High Ropes and Climbing.
The days run from 0900 - 1600 but they do also offer:
- Early Drop Off at 08:30 (£6.00 pp per day)
- Late Pick Up at 1700 (£6.00 pp per day)
- Early and Late 0830 - 1700 (£10.00 pp per day)
Ages: 8-12yrs
Dates: 26th-30th May, 21st - 25th July, 4th - 8th August & 11th - 15th August 2025
Poole
Rockley Holiday Camp
Where: Rockley Holiday Camp
About: Rockley Point Activity Point offer a range of activities including windsurfing, kayaking, canoeing, stand up paddleboarding, raft building, dinghy sailing, crabbing, orienteering and more.
The activities each day will be matched to the weather and the ability of the group.
Age Groups:
- 10-16 years old
Date: 26th-30th May, 21st - 25th July, 4th - 8th August & 11th - 15th August 2025
Telephone: 01202 677272
Book: Check availability, prices or to book click here.
Poole Park Activity Centre
Where: Poole Park Activity Centre
About: Activities will include Sailing, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Raft Building.
Age Groups:
- 6-9 years old
- 10-14 years old
Date: 26th-30th May, 21st - 25th July, 4th - 8th August & 11th - 15th August 2025
Times: The days run from 10:00 - 16:00 but Poole Park Activity Centre do offer an Early Drop Off at 09:00, a Late Pick Up at 17:00, or you can opt for both extending the day to 09:00 - 17:00 (an extra charge is applicable for each option per day).
Telephone: 01202 677272
Book: Check availability, prices or to book click here.
Adventure Holiday Club with Land and Wave
Where: Pick up and drop off at Sandbanks, Poole, BH13 7QD
About: Adventure Holiday Club offers outdoor adventures tailored to the seasons. In Summer, activities include watersports at Sandbanks (like kayaking, paddle boarding, and crabbing), bushcraft in the woods (such as fire lighting, campfire cooking, and archery), and coasteering along the Jurassic Coast, all weather-dependent.
In Autumn, the club shifts to three days of woodland adventures, featuring Zombie Archery, Pumpkin Carving and Fire Lighting, and a Halloween-themed Bushcraft Cookery School.
Adventure Teens, designed for older attendees, includes two days of advanced bushcraft skills (knife use, campfire cooking, axe throwing), two days of watersports culminating in a kayak journey to Old Harry Rocks, and a day of extreme coasteering, with all activities adapted to ensure safety and fun in changing weather conditions.
Also, Summer programmes are heavily water-based, so it is recommended your children are confident in the water and can swim. If your child is joining a summer Kids Club that includes Coasteering, they must be able to swim at least 25 metres and be confident in the sea and moving water. If your child cannot swim, then they will repeat a dry activity such as bushcraft.
Dates:
Individual Kids Club Days:
- 27th-29th May
- 23rd-25th May
- 1st-3rd Sept
5 Day Kids Club Days:
- 21st-25th July
- 28th July-1st August
- 4th-8th August
- 11th-15th August
- 18th-22nd August
- 25th-29th August
Adventure Teen Club Days:
- 4th-8th August
- 11th-15th August
Time: Kids Club 08:30-16:30, Adventure Teens 09:30-16:30
Price:
Kids Club:
- 1 Day: £55 (May & Oct)
- 3 Days: £155 (May & Oct)
- 5 Days: £245 (Summer holidays)
Adventure Teens:
- 5 Days: £245
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Shaka Surf
Where: Branksome Dene, Chine, Poole, Dorset, BH13 6JP
About: Spring Surf clubs for 8-15 year olds is open for bookings. Spaces are limited so grab your kids a spot now!
Learn to surf step-by-step with expert instructors, understand ocean safety and environmental responsibility, progress through 5 fun levels named after iconic surf breaks AND enjoy surfing and paddleboarding fun (conditions permitting)!
Age Group: 8-15-year-olds
Dates:
- SUNDAYS : May 4, 11
- SATURDAYS : May 10, 17, 24, 31 & June 7
Price:
- Shaka Surf offer pay as you go kids classes all through Summer Holidays at £38pp!
Telephone: 07468427811
Book: Visit their website here.
Dorset
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:
- 27th-30th May 2025
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.
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:
- 27th-30th May 2025
Time: 9am-5pm - Extended care hours: 8am-6pm
Price: £235 for the week
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 2025.
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:
- Summer camps from 24th July-20th August 2025
View full days available here.
Price:
- On-Site: £35.00 per session
- Trip Day: £38.00 per session
Telephone: 07732 127731
Book: Click here.