Summer activities for children 2026 — A Summer to Remember Showcase from What's On 4 Kids

Summer Showcase 2026  •  June, July & August

Summer Activities for Children 2026

For 20 years, parents across the UK have come to What's On 4 Kids to find the best children's activities. This summer is no different. Our A Summer to Remember Showcase brings together brilliant summer holiday camps, classes and activities for children of all ages across the UK.

Browse our handpicked summer activities below, find what lights your child up, and make this the summer they never forget.

Summer Holiday Camps for Children 2026

Activate Camps — sport and activity holiday camps for children nationwide

Holiday Camp • Nationwide

Activate Camps

The UK's widest range of sport and activity holiday camps, helping children stay active, build confidence and develop skills.

Expert coaching, fun challenges, gameplay and the Activate Games, all delivered in a safe, supportive environment at top independent school venues. NGB-qualified, DBS-checked, Ofsted registered and accepting all major childcare voucher providers.

Choose from the Cricket Academy, Netball Fever, Let's Play Football, Multi Activity Camps, Next Level Hockey, Ultimate Lacrosse and Let's Cook.

Ages

5 to 14

Hours

9.30am to 4.30pm (extended hours available)

Discount

15% off with code WO4KIDS

Camp Elite holiday camp for children in Plumstead and Woolwich

Holiday Camp • Plumstead & Woolwich

Camp Elite

Holidays that spark curiosity! Camp Elite packs every holiday with active play, creative challenges and new friends.

Fun, skill-building holiday sessions for children aged 4 to 12, led by specialist coaches in sports, dance, STEM, arts, cooking and more. Each week features themed days, a major trip and a parent showcase. Now at two locations including a brand new venue on Vincent Road.

Ages

4 to 12

Price

Full week £175 • Day £39.50 • Half day £20

Dates

20 July to 21 August 2026

Hours

9am to 5pm (half day and extended hours available)

Offer

Flexible payment options and exclusive sibling discounts available

Code Ninjas Borehamwood tech and coding holiday camps for children

Tech Holiday Camp • Elstree and Borehamwood

Code Ninjas Borehamwood

A summer of real-world tech confidence, where children build, create and discover what they're truly capable of.

Through hands-on robotics, coding, engineering builds and creative tech challenges at Haberdashers Boys' School, every child experiences the thrill of making something that works, and the confidence that comes with it.

Ages

5 to 14

Dates

27 July to 28 August 2026

Price

From ÂŁ50 per child per day

Location

Haberdashers Boys' School, Elstree, WD6 3AF

Dance Classes for Children 2026

diddi dance preschool dance classes for babies and toddlers

Dance • Nationwide

diddi dance

Encouraging a love of music that will last a lifetime.

Get ready for a summer full of rhythm, movement and tropical fun! From groovy Hip Hop beats to swaying Hula tunes, every session is packed with imagination, energy and smiles. Preschool dance classes for babies and toddlers that inspire confidence, creativity and a lifelong love of music and movement.

Ages

From sitting to starting school

Days Out for Children 2026

City Cruises London sightseeing river cruises for families

London Sightseeing Cruise • London

City Cruises

Family time is better on the water.

Experience the best of London with City Cruises on the River Thames. Hop on and off at Greenwich, Tower, London Eye and Westminster piers, soaking in iconic views from the water. With the Family River Pass, up to three kids cruise for FREE.

  • Kids Go Free with 24h Family River Pass
  • On board commentary in 14 languages
  • Upper deck and indoor lower deck
  • On board bar and snacks
  • Kids activity sheets on board

Price

Adult from £15 • Child from £10.25 • Family Pass £49

Hours

10am to 8pm, June to August

Holiday Club/Camp 4 years to 12 years London (NW3 5SS)

Dive into a thrilling school holiday adventure with Let's Leap at South Hampstead High School for children aged 4-12 years old! May Half Term: Tuesday 26th to Friday 29th May 2026 Summer Holiday: Monday 13th July to Friday 28th August 2026 Opening times: 8:00am - 6:00pm. Our lineup includes a fantastic mix of activities to suit every interest. Highlights include Animal Shows and Laser Tag or the rush of Electric Segway Go-karting, the s...

When?

Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 6:00pm | Running every school holiday!

Holiday Club/Camp 4 years to 14 years Sevenoaks (TN13 3SL)

Mega Camps are dedicated to providing the best activity days out for kids aged 4 -14 during the half term & school holidays in Essex, Havering, Kent and Surrey. At Mega Camps we understand that all kids are different and therefore we offer an amazing range of Sports & Activities days out for both boys and girls. We have numerous large playgrounds, Tennis courts and Basketball Courts to use for our daily activities. We have so many fun activities that every...

When?

Monday to Friday every school holiday 8am to 6pm

Holiday Club/Camp 4 years to 13 years Worcester (WR1 3JY)

When the school year ends, the holiday camp fun in Worcester begins! We offer football and activity camps for boys and girls throughout the school holidays. Packed full of fun games, entertaining activities and run by our highly experienced and qualified group of coaches. AJB Football and Activity Camps are at an affordable price and fully Ofsted approved to ensure your children are in a safe environment and at the very best value. We run holiday...

When?

Our camps are open during EVERY school holiday from 8:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Football 6 years to 16 years barnet (en7 2pu)

We're excited to announce our Summer camp dates – the perfect way to keep your child active, engaged, and having fun during the break! 📅 Dates: Tuesday 21st July – Thursday 23rd July 2026 Tuesday 25th August - Thursday 27th August 2026 ⏰ Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm each day. Early drop offs & late pick up's available! Our camps are packed with a variety of activities designed to build confidence, encourage teamwork, and most impo...

When?

Tuesday 21st July - Thursday 23rd July 2026. Tuesday 25th August - Thursday 27th August 2026 10am - 3pm. Early drops & late puck ups available- inf...

Holiday Club/Camp 4 years to Any age Market Harborough (LE16 9QH)

Proaction Martial Arts & Fitness delivers high-energy martial arts classes designed to help children build confidence, focus and resilience while having fun and staying active. Our programmes teach far more than kicks and punches. Through structured martial arts training, children develop important life skills including respect, discipline, teamwork and self-belief - qualities that support them both in school and in everyday life. We offer classes fo...

When?

Computer Club 7 years to 14 years Beaconsfield (HP9 1RW)

🚀 ComputerXplorers Summer Tech Camps – Beaconsfield Turn Screen Time Into Skill Time This Summer Give your child a summer where they don’t just use technology… they create with it. Our hands-on technology camps for children aged 7–14 are designed to spark creativity, build confidence and develop future skills for an AI-powered world. Across the week children become inventors, engineers, designers and creators through: 🚀 Space Explorers Day Ro...

When?

Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m

Cricket 5 years to 11 years Nottingham (NG14 7EB)

Outdoor softball cricket, games and fair play for primary school aged boys and girls at Keyworth Cricket Club. Little Wickets holiday camps are designed to give children an active, happy and memorable day outdoors. Whether your child already loves cricket or is completely new to the game, they will be welcomed into a friendly, supportive environment where the focus is on fun, encouragement, teamwork and having a go. Children will enjoy age-appropriate cr...

When?

Monday 3rd August Tuesday 4th August Wednesday 5th August 8.30am - 3.30pm - Full Day 8.30am - 5.30pm Extended Full Day


Dance 1 years to 6 years London (E14 8DS)

Fun-filled, high energy dance classes for pre-schoolers and their grown-ups (parent, child carer, grandparent...) to develop rhythm, coordination, and confidence in a relaxed yet stimulating environment. With our unique blend of original music, action songs, dancing games, and play with props, we also explore different dance styles from around the world! Be ready to groove and giggle together 💃🕺

When?

We run classes through holidays, including bank holidays!

Science For Kids 5 years to 14 years Elstree, Borehamwood, Radlett (WD6 3AF)

Give your child an unforgettable summer of creativity, problem‑solving and tech fun at Code Ninjas Borehamwood, hosted at Haberdashers’ Boys’ School. Our hands‑on camps introduce children aged 5–14 to coding, robotics, game building, Minecraft engineering, drones, AI and more. Each camp is led by our expert Code Senseis who guide children through exciting challenges designed to build confidence, resilience and real‑world STEM skills. Whether your child...

When?

Camps run as full‑day sessions from 27 July - 28 August. Each camp day is 9am - 4.30pm. Early drop off is available from 8am and late pick up is ava...

School Holiday Activities 8 years to 14 years Rickmansworth (WD3 4HF)

Give your child an inspiring summer of STEM learning at Royal Masonic School for Girls, where Code Ninjas is running a special two‑week program of coding, robotics, Minecraft engineering, drones, AI and more. Designed for all kids in Years 4–10, these hands‑on camps build confidence, creativity and real‑world tech skills in a fun, structured environment. Each day offers a different theme — from AI LEGO Robotics to Minecraft Redstone, Digital Directors,...

When?

27 July – 7 August 9:00am – 4:00pm Early drop off is available from 8am (£5) and late pick up is available till 5pm (£5)

Holiday Club/Camp 5 years to 14 years Amersham (HP7 9HH)

Give your child an unforgettable summer of STEM discovery at Code Ninjas Amersham, where children aged 7–14 dive into coding, robotics, Minecraft engineering, game building, drones, AI and more. Our hands‑on camps are designed to build confidence, creativity and real‑world tech skills through exciting, structured challenges led by our expert Code Senseis. Whether your child is a complete beginner or already tech‑obsessed, they’ll learn at their own p...

When?

Summer Holidays – w/c 10 Aug Monday to Friday 9:00am – 3:30pm


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