October Half Term Activities for Kids
Keep your kids active, entertained, and smiling with our action-packed holiday camps in Horsham
Looking for ways to keep the kids busy in the school holidays? 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.
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.
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!
Suitable For : Anyone aged 8+
Class Duration : 1 hour
When : Wednesday 21st October, 08:30-09:30 / Monday 26th October, 09:00-10:00 / Monday 26th October, 11:00-12:00 / Wednesday 28th October, 13:30-14:30
Equipment Needed : None
Cost : £5.50
Memberships Included : None
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:
- Tuesday 27th October, 10:00-11:00
- Thursday 29th October, 10:00-11:00
9+ years:
- Tuesday 27th October, 09:00-10:00
- Thursday 29th October, 09:00-10:00
Suitable For : 5-12 Years
Class Duration : 1 hour
Cost : £6.10
Memberships Included : PAYGO
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!
Additional Dates:
October Half Term
Wednesday 28th October, 09:00-10:00 / 10:00-11:00 / 11:00-12:00
Friday 30th October, 09:00-10:00 / 10:00-11:00 / 11:00-12:00
Suitable For : Under 6 Years
Class Duration : 1 hour
When : Thursdays, 09:00-10:00 / 10:00-11:00 / 11:00-12:00
Equipment Needed : None
Cost : £4.00 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, 17:15-18:00
Equipment Needed : Drink, Your own racket or racket hired from Bluecoats
Cost : £7.35
Memberships Included : PAYGO
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!
Suitable For : Anyone aged 8+
Class Duration : 3 Hours
When : Tuesday 27th October / Thursday 29th October, 10:00-13:00
Equipment Needed : Drink, Your own racket or racket hired from Bluecoats
Cost : £26.85
Memberships Included : None
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 28th & Thursday 29th October 14:00-14:45
5-8 years:
- Wednesday 28th & Thursday 29th October 15:00-15:45
Suitable For : 3-8 years
Class Duration : 45 minutes
Equipment Needed : Drink, Socks
Cost : £14.70 for 2 days
Memberships Included : PAYGO
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.
Suitable For : Ages 10 – 15
Class Duration : 3 Hours
When : Friday 30th October 14:00-17:00
Equipment Needed : None
Cost : £26.85
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 : Friday 30th October, 09:00-10:00 & 10:00-11:00
Equipment Needed : None
Cost : £4.00 per child
Memberships Included : None
Family Indoor Cycling
From postnatal parents to families with teens, here’s one the whole family can join in! Get your heart pumping and sing along (if you can!) during this fun cardio workout. Suitable for bringing along babies up to 12 months, and juniors aged 10 years+.
Please note, this class may contain flashing lights. Please speak to the instructor if this will affect your experience as these lights can be switched off.
Suitable For : Anyone
Class Duration : 45 minutes
When : Thursdays, 18:30-19:15
Equipment Needed : None
Memberships Included : Full, PAYGO
Teen Gym
A 45-minute session for our teenage members (14-15yrs) in the Fitness Suite/Yard. This supervised session is split in to two sections. During the first half of the session, our teenage members have the freedom to create their own workout. During the second half of the session, the teens will take part in a full body circuit class led by our expert Fitness Instructors. This session is the perfect introduction to training solo in the gym for our younger members.
Suitable For : Ages 14 – 15
Class Duration : 45 minutes
When : Every Monday & Wednesday 17:00-17:45
Equipment Needed : Drink
Cost : £5.75
Memberships Included : Teen, PAYGO
Junior Circuits 10 – 15yrs
A circuit-based class designed to encourage and educate our youngest members to move their bodies! The class aims to help develop stamina, endurance, and cardiovascular strength in a fun and engaging team circuit. Our Junior Circuits class takes place in the Fitness Suite/outdoor Fitness Yard (dependent on the weather) offering our juniors an introduction to the gym. Lead by our amazing Fitness Team, your junior is sure to leave this class with a smile on their face.
Suitable For : Ages 10 – 15
Class Duration : 45 minutes
Equipment Needed : Drink
Memberships Included : Junior Plus, Teen, PAYGO
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. Member can bring up to 3 guests.
Suitable For : Anyone
Class Duration : 45 minutes
Equipment Needed : Towel, Swimming Costume
Cost : Free to Members / PAYGO: Child £3.15 Adult: £5.00
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
Cost : Free to Members / PAYGO: Child £4.00 Adult: £7.00
Memberships Included : Full, Swim, Junior Plus, Teen, PAYGO
Book your child’s place today
Secure your child’s place 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.
