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Parent Guide to Barracudas Summer Holiday Camp
Are you planning your child’s summer holiday activities or considering a summer holiday club this year? Whether you’ve already booked a space at Barracudas or you’re exploring options for a fun-filled summer camp, we’re here to give you the full picture of what makes Barracudas the UK’s number one summer holiday camp provider.
From our unrivalled activity choices to our outstanding staff and hassle-free parent experience, here's everything you need to know before your child joins the adventure.
Why Choose Barracudas Summer Camp?
With over 30 years’ experience and more Outstanding ratings from Ofsted than any other similar provider, Barracudas delivers high-quality, exciting, and enriching summer holiday activities across the South East. We run 46 summer camps this year alone, welcoming thousands of children aged 4 to 14 every week.
Our summer holiday clubs are trusted by over 16,000 families each year and are specifically designed to help kids make the most of their school break while giving parents peace of mind.
What Sets Barracudas Apart?
We know there are many summer holiday camp options out there, but here’s why Barracudas stands head and shoulders above the rest:
✅ Choice every session: Barracudas is the only summer camp provider to offer children a choice of activity every single session. With over 80 activities available, there’s truly something for every interest—from arts and crafts to sports, drama to science, and everything in between.
✅ Standout activities included at every camp: At Barracudas, premium activities come as standard. Children at all of our camps can enjoy thrilling sessions such as motor sports, archery, and our hugely popular aqua slide, ensuring that every child gets a taste of adventure throughout the summer holidays.
✅ Unique Weekly Themes and 'Barracudas Only' activities: Our carefully curated themes change every week, creating new, engaging experiences for returning children. With special ‘Barracudas only’ games and challenges, kids get something truly unique with us—not just a cookie-cutter camp schedule.
Designed for Busy Parents
We know how hectic school breaks can be, so we’ve made our summer holiday club experience as easy and flexible as possible for parents:
- Convenient locations: With summer camps across the South East, our sites are located in easily accessible towns and cities, close to transport links and major roads.
- Flexible hours: Standard camp hours run from 8.30am to 5.30pm, with optional Early and Late Clubs from 8am to 6pm for added convenience.
- Contactless check-in: Our tech-forward approach includes a safe, secure check-in system via a unique QR code delivered straight to your inbox or app.
- Barracudas Parent App: Manage your bookings, complete essential info, check timetables, and access your registration code all in one place. We’ve even added Daily Timetables so you can see exactly what your child is doing each day.
Unrivalled Summer Holiday Activities for Kids
Our promise: every child has such an incredible time that they can’t wait to come back. With six sessions each day and a choice of activities in each one, your child’s day will be packed with variety, fun, and learning.
Here’s just a taste of what’s on offer at our summer holiday clubs:
- Sports & Team Games
- Creative Arts & Crafts
- STEM Activities & Science Experiments
- Specialist Sessions: Archery, fencing, motor sports, inflatables, waterparks, and more
- Water Fun: Indoor and outdoor swimming (venue dependent), outdoor water park for camps with no pool and our famous aqua slide
- Plus, additional Skills Builder courses available to add to your booking
- Option to book standalone specialist football camps or coding courses
All sessions are age-appropriate, fully supervised, and led by trained professionals.
Outstanding Staff
Barracudas wouldn’t be the top-rated summer holiday camp in the UK without our incredible team. Every staff member is:
- Enhanced DBS checked
- Trained and assessed at a Barracudas Assessment Day
- Over 70% are qualified or trainee teaching professionals or specialist instructors
- Fully trained in activity-specific safety and delivery (archery, fencing, motorsports, etc.)
Our high recruitment standards are just one reason we’ve consistently received positive Ofsted ratings and continue to reach high standards.
Supporting You Every Step of the Way
We’re here for you from your very first enquiry to the moment you collect your child after a day of excitement. From our comprehensive parent guide to our FAQs and friendly team to offer booking support, we aim to make the summer holiday camp experience as seamless and stress-free as possible.
The Benefits of Summer Holiday Camp
Barracudas isn’t just about keeping children busy. Our summer camps help kids:
- Build confidence
- Make new friends
- Try new activities
- Learn new skills
- Grow emotionally and socially in a safe, structured environment
Ready for a Summer of Fun?
There’s a reason families return to Barracudas year after year—and why we have an excellent Trustpilot rating to prove it. Book your child’s place at our summer holiday club now and give them a school break they’ll never forget.
