Why Choose Us?
At Schools Out, our mission is to provide exceptional activity day camps where children aged 4-11 can thrive during their school holidays. Our camps are designed to offer a safe and engaging environment where children can explore a wide variety of activities, from creative arts to sports and outdoor adventures. We draw on our extensive experience and the passion of our dedicated staff to create a dynamic program that changes daily, ensuring that every child is inspired, challenged, and excited to try new things while forming lasting friendships.
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✅ Exceptional Childcare
✅ Experienced Staff
✅ Flexible Booking
✅ Unbeatable Value
✅ Exciting Activities
At Schools Out, we are deeply committed to safeguarding the welfare and wellbeing of all the children who attend our camps. We understand our duty of care and prioritize creating a safe environment that nurtures and protects every child. Our safeguarding practices are aligned with statutory responsibilities, government guidelines, and best practices to ensure that we meet and exceed industry standards.
We recognize that the safety and interests of children are always our top priority, and we are dedicated to maintaining an environment where every child feels secure and supported.
Safeguarding
Safer Recruitment
At Schools Out, we implement a rigorous recruitment process to ensure that all staff members are thoroughly vetted and suitable for working with children. Our recruitment procedures are designed to identify and select individuals who not only have the right skills and qualifications but also share our commitment to safeguarding.
All job offers are contingent upon receiving two satisfactory references from previous employers or educators and completing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If the references or DBS check do not meet our stringent standards, the offer of employment will be rescinded.
Once on board, our staff members undergo regular performance evaluations and are provided with additional training as needed. This ensures that our team consistently upholds the highest standards of safeguarding, providing a safe and nurturing environment for all children at our camps.
Booking is easy! You can book online through our website. Additionally our friendly Customer Support Team will be more than happy to help you through your booking.
We accept credit/debit cards, and PayPal. For your security we use '3D Secure' for online card payments. We typically offer amazing discounts, however the full amount (card or PayPal) for all bookings must be paid at the time of booking. See our terms and conditions online for full details.
We’re so confident that children coming on Camp for the first time will have an amazing time that we offer our free Ultimate Guarantee. We want children to leave Camp happy and inspired, but if after their first day your child is unhappy with an aspect of how we have delivered camp, let us know and we’ll do everything in our power to make sure the second day is great. If it’s not, we’ll give you a full refund for any remaining days booked.
Due to the nature of bookings which are continually processed online. Unfortunately, we do not have the facility in place to offer a waiting list for any fully booked dates. We have a live booking system so if any spaces are available they will show online.
Our normal drop of time is between 8am and 9am and collecting is between 4pm and 4.15pm. However, we offer an optional Extended Day Pass (EDP) where parents can collect until 5pm. EDP’s cost £5 per day and can be added up to 24 hours in advance. Children with an EDP will enjoy supervised activities to keep them happy and entertained.
Yes, children aged 11 years old and over can sign themselves in and out of camp. Parents must scan and post or email a letter with a handwritten signature to grant permission for their child to sign themselves in/out of camp. The letter must include the child’s name, parent’s name, contact details, the time the child is expected to arrive on camp in the morning, the time the child should be signed out and released from camp
Schools Out camps are for children aged 4 to 11 years. The Schools Out programme is tailored to each age group and children are also grouped by age to ensure they get the appropriate level of instruction and care, and make new friends of a similar age.
At Schools Out, we select our staff for their experience, qualifications, and passion for working with children. Our team includes sports coaches, art specialists, and early years experts, all chosen through a rigorous recruitment process. Every team member undergoes Enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, and comprehensive training. With experienced managers leading the way, you can trust that your child is in capable and caring hands.
We understand that the first day at camp can feel overwhelming for a child, but within about 15 minutes, they usually feel comfortable and start settling in. Our experienced staff are experts at helping new campers feel welcome and confident, quickly making new friends. After their fantastic first day, they’ll be eager to return the next morning, ready for more fun! Parents are welcome to contact the Camp manager during the day to check on their child’s progress.
We understand how unpredictable British weather can be! That’s why we have a diverse and exciting wet weather plan to keep the fun going with minimal disruption to the schedule. While some outdoor activities may need to be adjusted, we’ll do our best to reschedule them for later in the week to ensure every child has a great time, rain or shine.
Friends or family members that have been authorised by you to collect your child from camp are able to collect. We ask that all parents/ family members collecting children bring the unique booking ID number when collecting, in order to confirm that they are authorised to collect.
At Schools Out, we prioritize safety and do our best to prevent any accidents. However, we have fully trained first aiders on site to handle minor injuries swiftly. If your child has a more significant incident, you’ll be notified immediately, and in rare cases of serious accidents, we will contact emergency services. Should your child become unwell while at camp, we’ll ensure they’re as comfortable as possible, but they may need to be picked up early, as we are not equipped to provide extended care for sick children. We ask that any child who falls ill at camp remains at home until they are fully recovered and symptom-free for at least 24 hours.
Timetables are finalized a week before camp to accommodate last-minute bookings, weather changes, and varying attendance. While we don't publish these timetables on our website, we're happy to email you a copy for your child's group if you'd like to see it. The sample timetables we provide are from previous seasons and offer a good idea of the activities your child can expect.
Children need to bring a packed lung and drink bottle each day. Please be aware that children on camp may have nut allergies - so we have a nut free policy at camp.
This depends on the age of the children:
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4 - 6 year olds are in groups of 16 with 1 instructor per 8 children maximum.
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7 - 9 year olds are in groups of 14 maximum with 1 instructor
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10-11 year olds are in groups of 16 maximum with 1 instructor
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As usual, clothing should be comfortable and appropriate for a variety of activities (including sports). In cooler or wet weather please ensure your child has an appropriate jacket as we do like to give children lots of fresh air fun!
You should limit the number of items your child brings to camp with them this season. The only items needed are:
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A healthy packed lunch and refillable water bottle
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A clean pair of non-marking indoor shoes (if applicable)
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Hat / Sun Cream in hot weather
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Outdoor coat suitable for the weather
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A reading book for extended day if your child prefers a quieter start/end to the day
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Medication (if applicable)
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Coats and bags will be kept together by group, and additional items such as toys, games, and gadgets should not be brought to camp.
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If you become aware that your child has left something behind at the end of the day, please either call us or drop an email and we will do our very best to locate and return any items.
Our overall child to staff ratios on Camp will be 1:8 or better - this figure includes camp manager and additional support staff. Below are our child to staff ratios in the group activities:
- 4-6 year olds 1:8
- 7-9 year olds 1:14
- 10-11 year olds 1:16
Frequently Asked Questions
We know you might have many questions about our Camps, your child's welfare, and other important details. Below, we've provided answers to some of the most common queries. If you have additional questions or need more information, please feel free to reach out to us at help@schoolsout-holidaycamps.com. We're here to help!
For the past 10 years, we've been dedicated to running holiday activity camps that offer fun, enriching, and safe experiences for children of all ages. Our decade of experience has taught us the key elements that make our camps exceptional: joy, learning, and new friendships.
✅ Child-Centered Care
✅ Expert Staff
✅ Dynamic Activities
✅ Positive Atmosphere
✅ Affordability
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Child-Centered Care
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Expert Staff
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Dynamic Activities
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Positive Atmosphere
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Affordability
✅ Child-Centred Care
✅ Expert staff
✅ Dynamic Activities
✅ Positive Atmosphere
✅ Affordability
Outstanding Care
We understand how crucial it is for you to feel confident that your child is in safe hands while with us. To ensure this, we focus on the following key areas to guarantee your child's wellbeing:
Safer Recruitment
Our staff are carefully vetted and selected according to DfE guidelines, with all having relevant childcare experience.
Child Information
We collect essential details, including medical needs and allergies, to ensure your child’s safety and care during their time with us.
Staff Training
Our staff complete a thorough training program covering health, safety, safeguarding, and activity delivery.
Safe Facilities
Our venues undergo rigorous risk assessments before and throughout the season to ensure a safe environment.
Child Behaviour
We maintain high behavior standards, enforce zero tolerance for bullying, and have clear policies for managing conduct.
Overall Wellfare
We prioritize children's physical and emotional wellbeing through our activity program and supportive staff.