Holiday camps are a great way to keep your children active, engaged and having fun during the school holidays.
They offer safe and friendly environments where your kids can go to learn new skills and make new friends during the holidays is valuable for the whole family.
Whether the camp runs for a day, a full week or even longer, your children will be able to spend time learning something totally different from their usual schooldays.
This might involve music, sports, cooking, filmmaking or learning how to build robots — there are so many exciting options!
Regardless of what your little ones are interested in, there’s a holiday camp for every interest.
We’ve put together a list of our favourite holiday camps in West London. The following top-rated camps are popular, so be sure to book your spot early on!
Or if you want to find holiday camps near you, search Loopla for holiday camps in London.
Best Holiday Camps for Kids in West London
STEM Holiday Camps
Little House of Science holiday camps
4.3/5 stars from 22 Google reviews
Areas: Kensington, W8 5SP
Ages: 4 – 12 years
The Little House of Science offers science-based holiday camps that are educational and engaging for young minds.
Some of the exciting themes they have run include ‘From Big Bang to the Modern World’, ‘Amazing Biomimicry & Science of Innovation’ and ‘The Wonderful World of Chemistry’.
These hands-on sessions can be booked for a single day or for a full week, with the kids grouped into age-appropriate classes.
Little House of Science holiday camp reviews
“Oh my, we had never experienced Little House of Science before and what a brilliant surprise, my boys (11 and 9 years) were just blown away!” – Maria.
Where to book
Find a camp and make a booking enquiry on Loopla: Little House of Science
Alternatively visit the Little House of Science website here.
Young Engineers holiday camps
5/5 stars from 10 Google reviews
Areas:
- Notting Hill, W11 4XQ
- Earls Court, SW10 9HF
Ages: 5 – 11 years
The Young Engineers Lego Bricks Holiday Camps are a chance to build machines from Lego and learn about science through interactive play. The sessions have different themes throughout the year, such as building a motorised sleigh for Santa at Christmas or building an egg-decorating machine at Easter.
Each camp runs for a week from Monday to Friday, but you can also book individual half-day sessions.
Young Engineers holiday camp reviews
“My boys attended the Easter camp and loved it! My older son who is 7 wouldn’t even take a break for a snack as he enjoyed building machines very much. My boys are rarely entertained for that long, and they had fun and learned new concepts as well!” – Serena.
Where to book
Find a camp and make a booking enquiry on Loopla: Young Engineers West London
Alternatively visit the Young Engineers website here.
Blue Shift creative coding holiday camps
4.9/5 stars from 7 Google reviews
Areas: Notting Hill, W11
Ages: 5 – 14 years
Blue Shift focuses on teaching coding and robotics to children through hands-on, collaborative sessions. The fun and educational activities include writing code, building robots and designing video games.
The lessons are age-group specific, so that the content is taught in the most interesting way, with camps typically taking place from Monday to Friday.
Blue Shift Creative Coding Camp reviews
“My 5-year old son joined the Coding Summer Camp for two days. During this time they built a robot. He absolutely loved it! In-between they also did other activities like play soccer to release some energy” – Inge.
Where to book
To book visit the Blue Shift Creative Coding website here.
Creative camps
Smart Raspberry cookery holiday camps
5/5 stars from 29 Google reviews
Areas: Hammersmith, W6
Ages: 4 – 13 years
Cooking lessons are a great way to encourage your children to have fun in the kitchen and to boost independence through cooking.
Each week at a Smart Raspberry Cookery Camp has a different theme and three different recipes taught every day, so everyone will learn how to make a great selection of meals and desserts.
The camps typically run Monday to Friday, with the option to come for every session or individual days.
Smart Raspberry cookery camp reviews
“Amazing camp and most recommended! Both my children enjoy these cookery camps very much and are very proud making all the lovely food by themselves” – Zsofia.
Where to book
Find a camp and make a booking enquiry on Loopla: Smart Raspberry West London
Alternatively visit the Smart Raspberry website here.
The Fashion School holiday camps
5/5 stars from 8 Google reviews
Areas: Chelsea, SW3 3ST
Ages: 6 – 18 years
The Fashion School hosts a wide selection of workshops during the school holidays to teach children how to design and sew their own clothes. These workshops are perfect for creative children who have a keen interest in fashion, with classes such as ‘Sustainable Summer Wardrobe’ and ‘Party Dress Workshop’.
All sessions are guided by expert fashion tutors and are suitable for all ability levels, including complete beginners.
The Fashion School reviews
“My daughter has absolutely loved the sewing class. She created the most amazing bucket hat and now wants to become a fashion designer. She is thriving and so full of enthusiasm and counts down the days until the next class” – Alice.
Where to book
Find a camp and make a booking enquiry on Loopla: The Fashion School
Alternatively visit the Fashion School website here.
Young Film Academy holiday camps
4.8/5 stars from 19 Google reviews
Areas: Chelsea, SW10 0AB
Ages: 5 – 19 years
Young Film Academy Holiday Camps equip young people with the skills they need to thrive behind the camera or in front of it.
These residential camps take place over four days, during which time kids can enjoy acting lessons, learn how the equipment works and make their own films or showreels — perfect for little ones who have shown an interest in acting or filmmaking!
Young Film Academy holiday camp reviews
“Amazing!! My son went on the Summer Camp and had the time of his life. The only disappointment was that he didn’t want to come home. Really friendly and engaging staff” – James.
Where to book
Find a camp and make a booking enquiry on Loopla: Young Film Academy
Alternatively visit the Young Film Academy website here.
KidsArt holiday camps
Six London venues have a 5/5 from Google reviews
Areas: St John’s Wood, NW8 7HA, Swiss Cottage, NW3 3NR (+6 other areas)
Ages: 5 – 12 years
The KidsArt Holiday Programme offers your young ones the chance to paint, draw, sculpt and develop other artistic talents. The aim is always to encourage the young students to take pride in their work and to nurture their love of art.
This holiday camp is made up of different themed days over the school holidays, such as ‘African Art’, ‘Futuristic Buildings’ and ‘Picasso Cubist Faces’, and you can book individual days or the entire week. By the end of the programme, each child will have their very own portfolio of work to take home.
KidsArt holiday camp reviews
“Both my children have been going to KidsArt since they were 4. They absolutely love it, learn loads about different artistic movements, artists and styles – and, of course, produce amazing artwork” – Amelia.
Where to book
Find a camp and make a booking enquiry on Loopla: KidsArt
Alternatively visit the KidsArt website here.
The Strings Club holiday camps
4.6/5 stars from 21 Google reviews
Areas: Hampstead, NW3 6TX (+2 other areas)
Ages: 4 – 11 years
The Strings Club Holiday Camps typically have music lessons in the mornings and craft and creative activities in the afternoons, with a concert performance at the end for family and friends.
The children can choose from a range of instruments during the sessions, including ukulele, violin and guitar, so this is a wonderful way to develop an existing passion or learn something new.
Each holiday camp runs for five days with the option to join for individual day sessions.
The Strings Club holiday camp reviews
“My children are always so happy when they come home from the strings club. The activities are always really fun and the staff are engaging. They can’t wait to come back!” – Julie.
Where to book
Find a camp and make a booking enquiry on Loopla: The Strings Club
Alternatively visit The Strings Club website here.
Drama camps
Stagecoach performing arts holiday camps
5/5 stars from 20 Google reviews
Areas: Chiswick, W4 2JR
Ages: 4 – 18 years
Holiday camps at Stagecoach Performing Arts are an immersive way to learn singing, acting and dancing skills, as well as to have fun with new friends. Kids will be encouraged to develop their communication, confidence and creativity through everything they do.
These camps generally run for five days, with everyone getting the chance to perform at the end.
Stagecoach reviews
“The team at Stagecoach Chiswick are absolutely 5 stars!! In our experience, they go above and beyond in ensuring the children are extremely comfortable whilst building confidence and teaching some of the best life skills” – Anna.
Where to book
Find a camp and make a booking enquiry on Loopla: Stagecoach
Alternatively visit the Stagecoach website here.
Pop School and Stage Academy holiday camps
5/5 stars from 35 Google reviews
Areas: Wandsworth, SW18 2RU
Ages: 4 – 16 years
Pop School and Stage Academy camps are themed around different musicals, such as Grease and Mamma Mia. Students work together to create a mini-musical to perform at the end of the week, while also enjoying different arts, crafts and mindfulness activities.
The camps run from Monday to Friday, with the option to also join for individual days.
Pop School and Stage Academy reviews
“Our 3 kids always love the PSSA holiday camps. We have been doing them since Reception and they provide a great range of activities to entertain them plus a great show on the last day that is always the highlight for them. Would highly recommend them” – Elena.
Where to book
Find a camp and make a booking enquiry on Loopla: Pop School and Stage Academy
Alternatively visit the PSSA website here.
Dramarama holiday camps
5/5 stars from 4 Google reviews
Areas: Hampstead, NW3 5SS, Belsize Park, NW3 2YN
Ages: 3.5 – 15 years
Led by experienced drama teachers, Dramarama holiday camps are always child-centred and age-appropriate.
Here your little ones can develop their acting skills, enjoy musical theatre, move their bodies with dance activities and much more. These sessions are fantastic for increasing confidence and self-awareness.
Dramarama holiday camps run from Monday to Friday.
Where to book
Find a camp and make a booking enquiry on Loopla: Dramarama holiday camps
Alternatively visit the Dramarama website here.
ArtsEd holiday camps
4.5/5 stars from 46 Google reviews
Areas: Chiswick, W4 1LY
Ages: 4 – 17+ years
ArtsEd offers a number of performing-arts based courses during the school holidays. These sessions are fantastic for those with existing talents, as well as for anyone who wants to have fun and have a go at something new, like drama, filmmaking or musical theatre.
All of the ArtsEd holiday camps are run by professional tutors over five days and are suitable for all ability levels, including complete beginners.
ArtsEd holiday camp reviews
“My son did the Easter, Stage and Screen course and absolutely LOVED it! He’s already planning to go back in the Summer. Many thanks to all and we would definitely recommend” – Mel.
Where to book
To book visit the ArtEd website here.
Kids activity holiday camps
Happy Campers Club holiday camps
Areas: St Johns Wood, NW8 7NE
Ages: 3 – 9 years
The Happy Campers Club is run by highly experienced teachers from some of London’s top schools.
Children can get stuck into a range of activities, such as cooking, forest school, sports, drama, music and more — always with the intention of learning in an enjoyable and engaging way.
Individual day sessions can be booked with various activities for different age groups.
Happy Campers Club reviews
“Best Holiday Camp in UK for Kids. Highly Recommended” – Haroon.
Where to book
Contact Happy Campers Club on Loopla: Happy Campers Club
Dance camps
The Little Dance Academy holiday camps
5/5 stars from 2 Google reviews
Areas:
- Chiswick, W4 4JN
- Fulham, SW6 5NX
- Notting Hill, W11 3DB
- Queen’s Park, NW10 3HJ
Ages: 3 – 6 years
Holiday camps at The Little Dance Academy are an enjoyable way to get active through dance.
With themed sessions, such as ‘We Love Mermaids’ and ‘Under the Sea’, your little ones will love moving to their favourite songs, as well as getting stuck into arts, crafts and other activities.
The Little Dance Academy reviews
“The Little Dance Academy is a wonderful start for little dancers, Katie is the most amazing teacher and really gets to know all of her students and shows such love and kindness each week” – Louise.
Where to book
Find a camp and make a booking enquiry on Loopla: The Little Dance Academy
Alternatively visit The Little Dance Academy website here.
Alyssia Fleur School of Dance holiday camps
5/5 stars from 19 Google reviews
Areas: St John’s Wood, NW8
Ages: 3 – 7 years
The Alyssia Fleur Dance School offers one-day holiday camps for your children to enjoy dance, drama, arts, crafts, free play and more.
These camps are an amazing way for children to get active in a fun and intentional way, while also making new friends and growing their confidence.
You can choose from one-day or three-day camps that run for four hours each day.
Alyssia Fleur School of Dance reviews
“Classes are super fun, incredibly personalised and full of information. I see so much progression week to week. Highly recommend!” – Julie.
Where to book
Find a camp and make a booking enquiry on Loopla: Alyssia Fleur School of Dance.
Alternatively visit the Alyssia Fleur School of Dance website here.
How to choose the right holiday camp
When you’re looking for a holiday camp to send your child or children to, there are a few key things to look out for.
Firstly, make sure that all members of staff are professionally trained and DBS checked. This will help ensure your child has an amazing experience and that you know the organisation in question takes safety seriously.
It’s also a good idea to find out what each day of the camp will entail, so you know if this is going to be a good match to your child’s interests and learning style.
Also, speaking to your kids about how they want to spend their school holidays is always the best place to start. Plus, if you already know that your child has a special interest or has recently become curious about something new, then you can use this to guide your holiday camp choice.
Although these camps are a great way to make new friends and learn social skills, they can also be fun for kids to do with their existing friends.
So, it’s a good idea to ask the parents of your child’s friends if they are interested in booking the same holiday camp over the school break.
