National Childrenās
Activities Week, the UKās largest annual celebration of childrenās
activities and fundraising event!
Find classes that took part in National Children's Activities Week 2026
New for 2026!Ā One lucky family wonĀ a family holiday to Disneyland ParisĀ š°
National Childrenās Activities Week 2026 made a real difference to disabled and neurodivergent children across the UK!
Weāre proud to support the amazing work of Caudwell Children, flying the flag for our incredible industry and raising awareness of the life-changing benefits your activities, clubs, and classes bring to childrenās lives. Learn more about our friends at Caudwell Children and how every pound raised really does go a long way to help disabled and neurodivergent children and their families.
100% of all donations went directly to Caudwell Children for them to help families all across the UK.
š Together, we have changed childrenās lives. š
This fun and vibrant event was an incredible celebration of what families and young people can achieve when they come together with a shared vision - to support Caudwell Children in empowering disabled and neurodivergent children and young people across the UK.
This yearās exciting theme, āWatch Me Flyā, saw clubs across the nation showcase what makes their classes so special, whether thatās crafts, sport, performing arts, or something completely unique, all while raising vital funds to help children reach their full potential.
Since the beginning, together we have raised more than Ā£266,000 during National Children's Activities Week!
This year, during the week 11th to 17th May, thousands of children and activity leaders took part in sponsored challenges to raise awareness and fundraise for sensory packs.Ā Ā
Processing everyday sensory information can be extremely difficult for disabled and neurodivergent children.Ā But Caudwell Children is there to help, with sensory equipment that helps children explore, regulate their emotions, and feel more in control of their world.
For every Ā£137 we raised during National Childrenās Activities Week, Caudwell Children will support children and families with this vital sensory equipment.
Every class that took part made a real difference.
Find classes that took part in National Children's Activities Week 2026
Our 2026 Sponsors and Supporters
National Children's Activities Week woudn't be possible without the help of our fantastic sponsors and supporters, and we wanted to take a moment to thank each and every one for their continued support of this amazing event!
Take a look at what exciting activities our Hero Partners got up to this year
Caterpillar Music
We love a theme at Caterpillar Music and #watchmefly is one of our absolute favourites!
In our sensory sessions, we popped flying bubbles, sung about everything from planes to dinosaurs, used sensory props to help with our flying actions, dressed up as superheroes, and tried to raise as many donations as we could for Caudwell Children.Ā
We love getting involved with National Childrenās Activities Week every year at Caterpillar Music and this year was no exception. It is such a worthy cause and we are so proud to be Hero Partners.
Gymboree Play & Music is proudly celebrating its 50th birthday this year, marking five decades of inspiring families through the power of play.
Since 1976, Gymboree Play & Music has welcomed millions of children into its play based learning programmes, offering a warm, supportive space where little ones can build confidence, creativity and essential early skills.
Rooted in the belief that play is a childās most natural way to learn, every class is thoughtfully designed to nurture physical, social, emotional and cognitive development. As we celebrate 50 years of smiles, milestones and shared moments, we invite families to join us for the next chapter of joyful learning.
Enquire now and start your Gymboree Play & Music journey!Ā
Jo Jingles
Here at Jo Jingles, we were so excited to once again be supporting the fantastic charity that is Caudwell Children.Ā
In our fun music and movement classes for babies from 3 months to children up to 5 years old, we encouraged our little ones to come along to classes in fancy dress dressed as Jo Jingles, our special mascot.
Our sessions included musical instruments, singing, dancing, lots of props and guaranteed fun! Plus, there were some amazing photo opportunities! Ā Ā Come and join the fun with Jo!Ā Find a class near you!
Little Learners
Little Learners is a multi award-winning childrenās
activity provider which offers educational messy play classes for
children under 5. Created by a qualified primary teacher, our innovative
programme follows the journey of āThe Mark Makersā, with each character
representing a key shape used in early writing.Ā
Children are encouraged to use hands, fingers, feet and
toes to make marks which help to strengthen their core muscles, develop
their gross and fine motor skills and master the skills needed for
pencil control and letter/number formation.
Our aim is to make writing fun and encourage every child to MAKE THEIR MARK!
Mini Professors
Mini Professors is the UKās first science programme designed specifically for preschool children, bringing engaging, hands on STEM experiences to little learners aged 2 to 5.
Through exciting experiments, interactive storytelling and play based exploration, we spark curiosity and build confidence from an early age. Our award winning classes are carefully designed to support early years development, encouraging problem solving, communication and critical thinking skills in a fun and nurturing environment.
At Mini Professors, we believe every child is a natural scientist and we are passionate about inspiring a lifelong love of learning.
Reading Fairy
Reading Fairy is an enchanting early literacy programme designed to support children aged 1 to 5 on their journey towards confident reading.
Through magical storytelling, phonics based activities, music and imaginative play, we nurture a love of books and language from the very start. Our carefully crafted classes build communication skills, listening, memory and early phonics awareness in a warm and engaging environment.
At Reading Fairy, we believe that fostering a love of reading in the early years creates strong foundations for learning, confidence and future success.
Tappy Toes
Do you have a little one with energy to burn? Tappy Toes can help.Ā Ā Tappy Toes run active and energetic dance and movement classes for boys and girls aged 6 months to 6 years. Our classes are specifically designed to instill a lifelong love of dance and movement into our little dancers.Ā
We use a wide variety of music from different genres, colourful and varied props and fantastic reward schemes (including stickers and certificates) to encourage our young dancers to keep coming back term after term!Ā
Tappy Toes were delighted to support National Childrenās Activities Week again this year and we had a lot of fun in our SuperHero classes with you all!
The Creation Station
At The Creation Station we inspired imaginations in our art and craft classes throughout the week, following the theme of #watchmefly.Ā
Our babies and toddlers explored flying and creating their own swooping and soaring kites.Ā In our after-school clubs, the children created some fab models of bees and learnt about how important they are to our environment.Ā
