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School Holiday Clubs in Dorset

Searching for ways to keep your little ones busy and entertained this May Half Term? We know it can be a struggle trying to keep them from getting bored whilst you're trying to work, so we've put together a list of the best school holiday clubs in Dorset that your kids will love! Giving them a place to engage with new people and learn new skills, it's ideal!

There are many school holiday clubs and camps in Dorset from team sports, watersports, arts and crafts, and many more. 

School holiday clubs are a great way for your little ones to gain more confidence, make new friends, and learn new skills, so take a look below at all the best school holiday clubs in Dorset...

Whether you're in Bournemouth, Weymouth, Poole, or Dorchester, we've got a long list below of the best holiday clubs in Dorset.

Poole

David Lloyd

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

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Individuality Swimming & Fitness

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 Half Term 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.

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Rockley Holiday Camp

Rockley Holiday Camp

Where: Rockley Point Beach and Poole Park Lake

About: Rockley Holiday Camp hosts fantastic multi-activity days to help keep your kids entertained during the holidays. They offer a range of fun activities, including; windsurfing, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, raft building and orienteering. It's focused around your children having fun as well as learning new skills.

Age Groups:

  • 6-9 years old
  • 10-16 years old

Date: Their holiday camp is restarting in April for both 6-9 year olds and 10-16 year olds. Activities are offered Monday - Friday throughout the holidays.

Time: Early drop off - 09:00 and late pick up - 17:00 available. 

Price: £6 for one or £10 for both (on the same day.) Please note that childcare vouchers are accepted. £55pp for the full day (10am - 4pm)

Telephone: 01202 677272

Book: Check availability, prices or to book click here.

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Hamworthy

South Coast Adventures

South Coast Adventures

Where: South Coast Adventures

About: South Coast Adventures is a leading outdoor activities provider based in Hamworthy Park, Poole. 

South Coast Adventures offers a variety of adventurous activities as well as adventures days aimed at getting children outside enjoying the environment and learning new skills. Whether it’s on land caving and climbing, exploring a new sport on the water, or fun and games on the beach. Every day they will have your child returning telling tales of their great adventures.

Dates: May Half Term TBC

Time: Days are from 9.30am - 4.00pm, you can drop off from 9am and pick up from 3.30pm

Price: £35.00 per child

Telephone: 07507 718612

Book: Check avalibility and book online here.

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Poole

Shaka Surf

Shaka Surf

Where: Branksome Dene, Chine, Poole, Dorset, BH13 6JP

About: Let your kids enjoy some incredible surfing or paddle-boarding fun this school holidays with Shaka Surf. They offer 1.5hr watersport sessions during the holidays. Your little ones will be led by SLSGB Lifeguards and ISA Surf instructors. 

Age Group:  8-15-year-olds

Dates:

  • April-May: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th and 5th.
  • May-June: 18th, 25th and 1st, 8th, 22nd.

Price: £170 per child

Telephone: 07468427811

Book: Visit their website here.

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Dorset

CASA Camp

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: 

  • May Half Term TBA

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 £22 per day or £12,50 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.

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Portsmouth

BH Live Camp

Half Term Camp at BH Live Active Portsmouth

Where: BH Live Active Portsmouth, Tennis Centre

About: BH Live Active in Portsmouth are hosting their Multi-Sports camp this Easter half term! This popular multi-sports camp includes tennis, football, basketball, athletics and more!

BH Live Active have multiple centres in Dorset that you can also check out here.

Age Groups: 5-12 yrs

Time: 10:00-15:00

Price: You can either enroll daily for £23 or the whole week for £80.

Telephone: 023 9320 0330

Book: Book here.

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Littledown

BH Live Half Term Clubs

Half Term Camp At BH Live Active Littledown

Where: BH Live Active, Littledown

Sports Club 

About: BH Live Active, Littledown are hosting their Sports Club camp this Easter half term! This kids club will cover 3 high-energy core activities, junior gym, trampolining and multi sports!

Ages: 8-13 years

Multi-Activity Club

About: BH Live Active, Littledown are also hosting their Sports Club! Expect for your children to enjoy action packed mornings featuring trampolining plus lots of fun and games!

Times: TBC

Ages: 5-10 years

Click here to book for BH Live Active's Holiday Clubs!

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Bournemouth

SuperCamps - 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: 

  • 28th-31st May 2024

Time: 9am-5pm - Extended care hours: 8am-6pm

Price: £175 for the week or £49 daily

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Poole

Adventure Pirate

Adventure Pirate

Where: Adventure Pirate Hollow, Post Green Road, Lytchett Minster, Poole, BH16 6AP

About: Enjoy an array of adventurous activities this school holidays with Adventure Pirate. Your kids will be able to have fun learning new skills, making new friends and of course most importantly having lots of fun.

From nerf battles, Bear Grylls trained instructor survival days, forest school crafts, archery, air rifle shooting, tree climbing, axe throwing, mountain biking and so much more.

Dates and Time: May 2024 fully booked.

Price: Half days £23, Full days £35

Telephone: 07920 162 549

Book: Visit their website here

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Bournemouth

115 Club

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 2024. 

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: 

  • 28th-31st May 2024

Price: 

  • On-Site: £35.00 per session
  • Trip Day: £38.00 per session

Telephone: 07732 127731

Book: Click here.

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Swanage

Cumulus Outdoors

Cumulus Outdoors

Where: Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre, Cobbler’s Lane, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2PX

About: Cumulus Outdoors host a variety of school holiday clubs in Swanage. Their team of highly qualified and friendly instructors provides excellent half term camps for your little ones.

Children will enjoy a selection of outdoor adventure activities during their school holiday clubs and will make new friends. 

Age Groups:

  • HAF Club - 5-11yrs
  • HAF Club - 8-16yrs

Date: 27th-31st May 2024

Time: 

  • 9am - 1pm for 5-11yrs
  • 1pm - 4.30pm for 8-16yrs

Price: Free for HAF or £17.50pp per session

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Weymouth

Allsorts St Augustine Holiday Club

Allsorts St Augustine Holiday Club

Where: St Augustine’s RC Primary School, Hardy Ave, Weymouth, DT4 0RH

About: This fun holiday club provides lots of great activities for your little ones to enjoy throughout the school holidays, or run a preschool 50 weeks a year.

Age Groups: For children 2 -11yrs

Date: 

  • May Half Term TBC

Time: 7.30am to 5.30pm

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