11 summer holiday clubs happening across Bristol

Avoid the dreaded boredom this summer by enrolling your children onto one of these great holiday clubs

Clifton College Holiday Club
July 9 – August 31
Guthrie Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3EZ
Activities for children aged between three and 13, split up into different age groups and with a range of activities to try that utilise the facilities at Clifton College. Think arts and crafts, swimming in the Clifton College Sports Centre pool, indoor and outdoor sports, den building and lots of games. From £22 per day.
www.ccsl-cliftoncollege.com/holiday-club-and-activities/holiday-clubs

Circomedia
July 23-27
Kingswood Foundation, 17 Britannia Road, Bristol, BS15 8BG
Join in the fun of the circus this summer at this week-long summer school, where children and young people aged four to 17 can explore their artistic and physical potential. Try out juggling, acrobatics and aerial under the tuition of expert teachers, culminating in a performance for parents. £110 for the week when booked before June 22.
www.circomedia.com

Out There
July 23 – August 9
East Winds Activity Centre, St Anne’s Terrace, Bristol, BS4 4DY
For adventurous souls, mud slides, den building and bug hunting are just some of the exciting experiences children aged four to 11 years can try out. Children are free to wander and explore ponds, rivers and the woods within a safe environment, while guided activities including painting using natural dyes and cooking on campfires. £27 for a full day or £14.50 for a half-day.
www.outtherebristol.co.uk/holidayclubbooking

Bishop Road Activity Club
July 23-August 24
The Dirac Centre, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8LX
There’s a great range of activities, workshops and days out on offer at this established holiday club for four to 11-year-olds, based at Bishop Road School. This summer’s theme is ‘European tour’, looking at a different country and its culture, food and more each week. £28 per day.
www.bishoproadactivityclubs.com

Mad Science
July 23 – August 31
Westbury-on-Trym, Avonmouth & Keynsham
This science camp will feed the most curious minds, giving them the scientific knowledgediscovery but also getting their hands on fun experiments. Ideal for children aged five to 11 to enjoy the magic of science,balanced out by a variety of exciting outdoor games. £35 per day or £150 for a full week. Sibling discounts available.
www.southwales.madscience.org/schoolholidaycamp.aspx

Jump Into…
July 24-Aug 9
Knowle West Media Centre, Knowle West, Bristol, BS4 1NL
Free sessions for those aged ten to 19 to get into music, tech and photography. Make music and instruments, try Doing and create your own songs; explore new technology including Virtual Reality, 3D printing and coding; try different types of photography including portraiture and photojournalism and exhibit your work. Some sessions are for girls only – see website for dates.
www.kwmc.org.uk/events/jumpintosummer18

Children’s holiday cookery club
July 26 & August 1
Little Kitchen Cookery School, 153 Wick Road, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 4HH
Let your inner chef guide you through a delicious experience during the holidays. Children aged eight to 12 will learn to cook dishes like Mexican bean burgers, cinnamon sugar churros or fun party rings. Teachers will take children through every step whilst they cook their own lunch, plus goodies to take home, along with recipes to try at home. £30 per day.
www.little-kitchen.co.uk/class-type/childrens-holiday-cookery-club

Hotshots Adventure
July 30-Aug 23 (excluding Fridays)
UWE Bristol Centre for Sport, Coldharbour Lane, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS16 1QY
For adventure lovers who don’t want to sit around this summer, this is a fantastic opportunity for teenagers aged 13-15 to try challenging activities like kayaking, climbing, sailing, tobogganing and crate-stacking. From £33 per day or £30 when you book more than three days.
www1.uwe.ac.uk/about/departmentsandservices/professionalservices/centreforsport/childrenssportandparties/hotshotsholidaycamps/hotshotsadventure.aspx

Go Sketch two-day art school
July 31-Aug 1, Emerson’s Green Village Hall
One for the artists. Inspiring children aged between seven and 14 to express themselves through art and produce beautiful paintings, drawings and sculptures in a supportive environment.
www.gosketch.co.uk/holiday-workshops

Fire Tech day camps
Various dates
Bristol Grammar School, University Road, Bristol, BS8 1SR
These one-day courses for young people aged nine to 17 who have a passion for technology take place throughout the summer holiday, in subjects as diverse as coding, video game design, learning engineering skills through the use of Minecraft, digital music production and experimenting with both Augmented and Virtual Reality. Some sessions require young people to bring their own laptop. Prices vary.
www.firetechcamp.com/courses

Totterdown Children’s Community Workshop
Dates TBC
Holy Nativity Church, Wells Road, Totterdown, Bristol, BS4 2AG
A wide range of activities for children aged four to 11, from and crafts and cooking workshops to watching films and playing console games, balanced out with outdoor games and trips like a sailing trip on The Matthew and visits to local parks. £25.75 per day.
www.tccw.org.uk/Holiday-Club