Summer Holiday Activities for Kids
Keep your kids active, entertained, and smiling all Summer with our action-packed summer holiday camps in Horsham
Looking for ways to keep the kids busy in Summer? Bluecoat Sports has an exciting range of activities and school holiday camps in Horsham for children aged 3-15 years.
From energetic sports camps in squash and basketball to trampolining, athletics, arts and crafts and soft play, there’s something for every interest and ability. Our swimming sessions also run throughout the holidays, with family swim, aqua splash, and intensive swimming courses for children looking to build confidence and skills in the pool.
Our school holiday programme offers some of the best kids activities in Horsham, helping children stay active, make friends, and enjoy every moment of their break.
Booking is now open! Spaces fill fast, so secure your child’s place today.
Check back throughout the year to see what’s running during more school holidays – our programme updates for every half term, Easter, summer and Christmas break.
What’s on this Summer at Bluecoat Sports
School Holidays: Junior Padel
Introduce your junior (8+ years) to the fastest growing sports in the UK! Our fun and friendly coaches will teach the juniors the basics of Padel using games and drills. Try out something new, have fun, and burn off some energy along the way!
Dates: Monday 27th July / Tuesday 28th July / Wednesday 29th July / Monday 24th August / Tuesday 25th August / Wednesday 26th August/ Monday 31st August/ Tuesday 1st September, 08:00 – 09:00
Suitable For : Anyone aged 8+
Class Duration : 1 hour
Equipment Needed : None
Cost : £5.00
Memberships Included : None
Parent & Child Sculpt & Play
Summer Holidays Only
Workout While They Play! Enjoy an effective full-body workout while your little ones play alongside you. This class combines mat-based HIIT, strength training, and Pilates-inspired movements to help improve fitness, build strength, and boost energy levels.
Each 60-minute session includes 45 minutes of guided exercise, with flexible start and finish times to help everyone settle in comfortably. Meanwhile, your children can enjoy the soft play activities right beside you, making it easier to prioritise your wellbeing without arranging childcare.
Suitable for all fitness levels, with postnatal modifications available where needed. If you are returning to exercise after having a baby, please ensure you have received medical clearance from your doctor or healthcare professional before starting a postnatal fitness programme (typically 6–12 weeks after delivery, depending on your individual circumstances).
Please bring your own exercise mat.
Suitable For : Anyone
Class Duration : 1 hour
When : Fridays, 09:15-10-15 (31 July – 4 September, excluding 14 August & 21 August)
Equipment Needed : Drink, Mat
Memberships Included : Full, Classes
School Holidays: Mini-Lympics
Mini-lympics is a fun introduction to Athletics for children aged 5-12 years, held on our brand new Track. Activities include foam javelin, triple jump, throwing, long jump and more.
5-8 years:
- Tuesdays, 4th August to 25th August (excluding 11th and 18th) 10:30-11:30
- Thursdays, 13th August & 20th August, 14:30-15:30
9-12 years:
- Tuesdays, 4th August to 25th August (excluding 11th and 18th) 11:30-12:30
- Thursdays, 13th August & 20th August, 15:30-16:30
Suitable For : 5-12 Years
Class Duration : 1 hour
Memberships Included : PAYGO
Intensive Swimming Courses
Next Course Dates: 3rd – 7th August 2026 / 24th – 28th August 2026
During the school holidays, Bluecoat Sports offer 4/5 day intensive swimming courses for those wishing to brush up on their technique, learn a new skill or just try something completely different. These courses cater for children of all abilities from the complete beginner to the more advanced including Front Crawl/Backstroke and Breaststroke/Butterfly stroke clinics.
For those wishing to develop other swimming skills, we offer Snorkelling and Rookie Lifesaving. The daily sessions are 30 minutes over the 4/5 day course.
Register your interest by completing this form and returning in to bluecoatsswimacademy@christs-hospital.org.uk.
Suitable For : From school-age
Class Duration : 30 minutes
When : Next Course Dates: 3rd – 7th August 2026 / 24th – 28th August 2026
Cost : Swim Academy Members: £42.50 / Non Members: £55.00
Memberships Included : None
Jump ‘N’ Play
Enjoy some quality time with your little one at our Parent & Child Play Session (for children up to age 6).
During the session, your child can bounce on the bouncy castle, tumble through the soft play, explore on ride-ons (cars and trikes), and let their imagination run wild with arts and crafts. Make your way around a variety of activities together, play alongside others, and meet new friends in a fun and welcoming environment.
It’s the perfect way to have fun, burn off some energy, and create special memories!
Suitable For : Under 6 Years
Class Duration : 1 hour
When : Please see timetable
Equipment Needed : None
Cost : £3.65 per child
Memberships Included : PAYGO
Junior Pickleball
Here is an activity to get your juniors moving! A fun day of full of Pickleball for children aged 8+. Come & learn new techniques & key skills whilst building hand/eye-coordination abilities with our friendly coach, Dale.
This session is suitable for all abilities ages 8+ years. Join the other juniors in playing friendly games whilst building new skills. Try out something new, have fun, and burn off some energy along the way!
Suitable For : Anyone aged 8+
Class Duration : 45 minutes
When : Fridays, 17:00-17:45
Equipment Needed : Drink, Your own racket or racket hired from Bluecoats
Cost : £7.00
Memberships Included : PAYGO
School Holidays: Junior Squash Camp
Here is an activity to get your juniors moving! A fun day of full of Squash for children aged 8+. Come & learn new techniques & key skills whilst building hand/eye-coordination abilities with our friendly coach, Kit.
This camp is suitable for all abilities ages 8+ years. Join the other juniors in playing friendly games whilst building new skills. Try out something new, have fun, and burn off some energy along the way!
Dates: Monday 27th July / Tuesday 28th July / Monday 3rd August / Tuesday 4th August / Monday 10th August / Tuesday 11th August, 09:00-12:00
Suitable For : Anyone aged 8+
Class Duration : 3 Hours
Equipment Needed : Drink, Your own racket or racket hired from Bluecoats
Cost : £25.50
Memberships Included : None
School Holidays: Junior Trampolining Camp
2 Day Camp
Let’s get bouncing! Our qualified instructors will teach your junior aged 3-5 / 5-8 years safe skills & techniques whilst they enjoy bouncing on the trampoline. See their confidence on the trampoline build over the course of 2 sessions. Try out something new, have fun, and burn off some energy along the way! A great holiday activity!
Please note, all juniors must wear socks whilst on the trampoline.
3-5 years:
- Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th July, 14:00-14:45
- Tuesday 11th & Wednesday 12th August, 14:00-14:45
- Wednesday 19th & Thursday 20th August, 10:00-10:45
- Wednesday 26th & Thursday 27th August, 10:00-10:45
5-8 years:
- Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th July, 15:00-15:45
- Tuesday 11th & Wednesday 12th August, 15:00-15:45
- Wednesday 19th & Thursday 20th August, 11:00-11:45
- Wednesday 26th & Thursday 27th August, 11:00-11:45
Suitable For : 3-8 years
Class Duration : 45 minutes
Equipment Needed : Drink, Socks
Cost : £14.00 for 2 days
Memberships Included : PAYGO
School Holidays: Junior Basketball Camp
Junior Basketball Camp is ideal for Basketball Enthusiasts and Beginners, aged 10 – 15 years. Run by our friendly Coach Josh, come and learn new techniques, rules of the game in a fun environment, make new friends and burning of some energy along the way.
Dates: Monday 3rd August 14:00-17:00 / Tuesday 11th August 09:00-12:00 / Thursday 13th August 09:00-12:00 / Monday 24th August 14:00-17:00
Suitable For : Ages 10 – 15
Class Duration : 3 Hours
Equipment Needed : None
Cost : £25.50
Memberships Included : PAYGO
Arts & Crafts
Enjoy quality time with your junior at our parent & child (3 – 8 years) arts & crafts session. In this session your junior can enjoy a range of activities, get creative for an hour and make some new friends along the way!
Suitable For : 3-8 years
Class Duration : 1 hour
When : Please see timetable
Equipment Needed : None
Cost : £5.80 per child
Memberships Included : None
Family Swim
Enjoy swimming together in Family Swim. Bring your own floats, inflatables, and toys for a playful swim whilst you burn energy, have fun, and enjoy quality time.
This session usually takes place on Saturdays & Sundays, as well as during school holidays and will need to be pre-booked by contacting reception on 01403 247572.
Please check the Pool Timetable, which displays sessions two weeks in advance.
*Not included in any Swim Academy memberships.
Suitable For : Anyone
Class Duration : 45 minutes
Equipment Needed : Towel, Swimming Costume
Cost : Members can bring up to 3 guests.
Memberships Included : Full, Swim, Junior Plus, Teen
Aqua Splash!
Splash about in the pool, climb on floats and make up your own family games!
This sessions is included in our Full/Swim/Junior memberships (Not included in any Swim Academy memberships), or you can pay as you go. Sessions will usually take place on selected Saturdays & Sundays, as well as during school holidays and will need to be pre-booked by contacting reception on 01403 247572.
Please check the Pool Timetable, which displays sessions two weeks in advance.
*Not included in any Swim Academy memberships.
Suitable For : Anyone
Class Duration : 1 hour
Equipment Needed : Towel, Swimming Costume
Memberships Included : Full, Swim, Junior Plus, Teen, PAYGO
Waterbabes: Parent and Baby Drop in 3 months – 18 months
Summer Holiday Sessions:
Wednesdays, 10.30am-11am & 11am-11.30am
A drop-in swimming lesson for parents or guardians to bring their babies aged 3-18 months. These sessions are run with a ratio of 1 parent : 1 child and are supervised by our friendly instructors, helping you and your child to gain confidence in the water and develop their swimming skills. Please pre-book your space by calling reception on 01403 247572 to attend.
Call 01403 247572 to book.
Got a question about getting your baby into swimming? Read our FAQs below or get in touch via bluecoatsswimacademy@christs-hospital.org.uk.
Suitable For : Ages 3-18 months
Class Duration : 30 minutes
When : Every Wednesday 11:00-11:30
Equipment Needed : Towel, Swimming Costume
Memberships Included : PAYGO
Book your child’s place today
Secure your child’s place this Summer and give them something to look forward to. With a range of fun, active, and engaging sessions available, spaces can fill up quickly, so don’t miss out! Book online or contact us on 01403 247572 and let them enjoy a school holiday packed with energy, creativity, and new friendships.
FAQs
Which school holiday camps run at Bluecoat Sports?
Our school holiday programme includes camps and sessions across squash, basketball, pickleball, trampolining, and athletics (Mini-lympics), alongside swimming sessions like Family Swim and Aqua Splash, plus arts and crafts and soft play for younger children. See the full line-up and dates above.
Do camps run during every school holiday, or just over summer?
Our school holiday camps run throughout the year, including Easter, May half term, October half term, and Christmas, as well as the summer holidays. Check back at the start of each holiday period to see what’s currently running.
Do I need to be a Bluecoat Sports member to book a holiday camp?
Most of our school holiday camps and sessions are pay-as-you-go and open to non-members. A few sessions may be included as part of certain memberships – check the details on each session above or contact us if you have any questions.
How do I book my child’s place?
Some sessions can be booked directly online via our timetable, while others need a quick call or message to our team to reserve a space. Spaces on popular camps fill up fast, so we’d recommend booking as early as possible.
What should my child bring to a holiday camp?
For active sessions, comfortable clothing, suitable trainers, and a water bottle are a good idea. For swimming sessions, don’t forget swimwear and a towel. Some sessions may need extra kit, so it’s worth checking the specific session details before you arrive.
