During the school holidays
Summer holiday activities take place between Monday 20 July to Friday 28 August.
For more activities for children and young people, visit Camden Rise.
Kids Swim for £1 at Camden swimming pools
Enjoy access to swimming for £1 every day during the school holidays before 10am at Camden Better Leisure centres with Kids Swim for a Quid.
This offer is available to all children under 16 years old.
Kids Swim for £1 is also available during school term time every Saturday and Sunday before 10am.
For more information on membership and how to get started, visit Kids Swim for a Quid.
Camden Sports Development Summer Camps
A wide variety of camps are available throughout the summer holidays, including multisport, gymnastics and trampolining at Talacre Community Sports Centre. All activities are delivered by qualified, experienced coaches.
Multisport Camps for ages 8 to 12 years
Multisport camps include activities such as gymnastics, trampoline, table tennis, badminton, pickleball, mini tennis, football, basketball, and lots of fun games. Children of all abilities are welcome.
Camp dates
- Week 1: Monday 20 July to Friday 24 July
- Week 2: Monday 27 July to Friday 31 July
- Week 3: Monday 3 August to Friday 7 August
- Week 4: Monday 10 August to Friday 14 August
Camp times
9am to 3.30pm
Drop off: 9am to 9.30am
Pick up: 3.15pm to 3.30pm
Prices for 5-day scheme
Concession: £47
Standard: £101.30
Full price: £179
Price per day
Concession: £9.90
Standard: £20.60
Full price: £36.05
Key parent information
- healthy packed lunch (no nuts)
- plastic water bottle (no glass bottles)
- participants should wear sports kit, trainers and have appropriate outdoor clothing
- socks are required for trampolining and gymnastics
- long hair should be tied back
- no jewellery
- parents are encouraged to ensure children leave valuables at home, we cannot take responsibility for valuables lost or stolen
- lockers are available in the centre and require £1 coin, refundable after use
- children will not be allowed to leave the site during the scheme
Gymnastics Mini Camp for ages 4 to 7 years
Mini gymnastics helps to develop children’s basic fundamental skills, agility, balance and co-ordination within a fun, enjoyable and safe environment.
Gymnastics Mini Camp runs for 5 days.
Camp dates
- Week 1: Monday 20 July to Friday 24 July
- Week 2: Monday 27 July to Friday 31 July
- Week 3: Monday 3 August to Friday 7 August
- Week 4: Monday 10 August to Friday 14 August
Camp times
11am to 12.30pm
Prices for 5 day camp
Concession: £32.50
Standard: £55
Full Price: £87.50
Price per day
Concession: £6.80
Standard: £11.65
Full Price: £87.50
Individual dates cannot be booked in advance but can be booked on the day subject to availability.
A parent or carer must remain onsite for the duration of the activity.
Trampoline Summer Camp for ages 7 to 16 years
Jump into fun with exciting trampoline activities, skills, games, and plenty of bouncing this holiday.
There are 2 camps available - one is for beginners and one is for intermediate jumpers.
Camp dates
Monday 24 August to Friday 28 August
Camp times
- Camp 1: Beginners, 10am to midday
- Camp 2: Intermediate, 12.45pm to 2.45pm. Children must be able to front somersault.
Prices for 5 day camp
Concession: £32.50
Standard: £55
Full Price: £87.50
Price per day
Concession: £6.80
Standard: £11.65
Full Price: £87.50
Individual dates cannot be booked in advance but can be booked on the day subject to availability.
Key parent information
- bring a water bottle (not glass)
- comfortable sportswear
- socks are required for trampolining
- no jewellery
- long hair should be tied back
Summer Camps booking information
- all summer camps are bookable and paid in advance
- drop-in places may be available on the day - visit on the day you wish to attend
- registration forms should be completed in full, including emergency contact details
- provide information about any participant additional needs or disabilities. Our team will follow up before camps start to ensure that we can provide appropriate support
- Camden resident standard price and concessionary prices are available for all camps with a Better membership. Ask at any Camden Leisure Centre for details about a Camden Better membership for your child or visit the Camden Better website
Holiday Activity Fund
30 places are available for free each day on our Multisport Camps, for children who receive free school meals.
For more information and to apply for places, visit the Camden HAF Programme.
Girls Get Moving Mondays for ages 8 to 14 years
Girls Get Moving is the perfect chance for girls aged 8 to 14 to get active, make new friends, and try out a variety of fun sports and games in a safe and welcoming environment.
Activities may include trampolining, football, basketball, badminton, dodgeball, tennis, dance, boxing, adapted games and much more.
Price: free
Ages: 8 to 14 years
Location: Talacre Community Sports Centre, Dalby Street, NW5 3AF
Dates: 27 July, 3 August and 10 August
Time: 4pm to 6pm
How to book
To secure a space, complete the Girls Get Moving Mondays form.
For more information, contact [email protected] or [email protected].
Girls Get Moving Fridays for ages 8 to 14 years
Girls Get Moving Fridays in the Park is the perfect chance for girls aged 8 to 14 to get active, make new friends, and try out a variety of fun outdoor team sports and games in a safe and welcoming environment.
Price: free
Ages: 8 to 14 years
Location: The Hub, Regent’s Park, NW1 4RU
Dates: 7 August and 14 August
Time: 12.30pm to 4pm
How to book
To secure a space, complete the Girls Get Moving Fridays form.
For more information, contact [email protected] or [email protected].
Girls Get Moving Week for ages 8 to 14 years
Girls Get Moving Week is a fun and active week-long event. It is perfect for girls aged 8 to 14 to get active, make new friends, and try out a variety of fun sports and games throughout the week in a safe and welcoming environment.
Activities may include trampolining, football, basketball, badminton, dodgeball, tennis, dance, boxing, adapted games and more.
Price: £4.05 per day. Payable at reception on the day of arrival. Payment by card only.
Ages: 8 to 14 years
Location: Talacre Community Sports Centre, Dalby Street, NW5 3AF
Dates: Monday 17 August to Friday 21 August
Time: 10am to 4pm
How to book
All attendees must pre-register by completing the Girls Get Moving Week Multi-Sports Scheme form.
Payment will be required for all selected dates on the day of arrival.
For more information, contact [email protected] or [email protected].
Active Wednesdays for ages 11 to 17 years
Active Wednesdays is the perfect chance for young people aged 11 to 17 to get active, make new friends, and try out a variety of fun sports and games in a safe and welcoming environment.
Activities may include football, basketball, table tennis, boxing, trampolining, badminton, tennis, dodgeball, adapted games and more.
Price: free
Ages: 11 to 17 years
Location: Talacre Community Sports Centre, Dalby Street, NW5 3AF
Dates: 22 July, 29 July, 5 August and 12 August
Time: 4pm to 6pm
How to book
To book or for more information, contact [email protected].
If you are bringing a youth club group, you must email in advance so numbers are known.
Arsenal in the Community for ages 8 to 14 years
Arsenal in the Community free football sessions at Cantelowes Gardens run across the school summer holidays for children aged 8 to 14 years. Sessions involve a mix of fun football activities and games as well as additional activities.
Priority is for children eligible for free school meals. Each child will be provided with a free lunch meal each day.
Price: free
Ages: 8 to 14 years old
Location: Cantelowes Gardens, Camden Road, NW5 2AU
Dates
- Week 1: Tuesday 21 July to Friday 24 July
- Week 2: Tuesday 28 July to Friday 31 July
- Week 3: Tuesday 4 August to Friday 7 August
- Week 4: Tuesday 11 August to Friday 14 August
Time: 10am to 3pm
How to book
To register for Arsenal in the Community at Cantelowes, complete the form.
For further enquiries, contact [email protected].