More time to do what they love
Whether they’re passionate about sport, bursting with creative ideas or keen to try something completely new, Fun Short Courses give children the chance to spend a whole morning or afternoon immersed in an activity they choose.
From animation and coding to football, pottery and t-shirt design, there’s something for every interest. With a full half-day to explore each activity, children have time to develop their skills, get creative and really get involved.
Choose one course or create a full day of fun by combining morning and afternoon sessions.
How Fun Short Courses work
Courses run for half a day:
Morning: 9.00am–12.15pm
Afternoon: 1.15pm–4.30pm
Unlike Super Choice, where children choose their activities on the day, Fun Short Courses are selected in advance when you book, so your child can choose the activities they’re most excited about.
If booking both a morning and afternoon course, lunchtime supervision is provided.
October fun
Animation
Bring your ideas to life! Children will create their own stop-motion animations using LEGO, clay or paper craft before watching their creations come to life on screen.
Art & Craft
Let their imagination take the lead with a whole half-day dedicated to creativity. Children can get stuck into colourful, hands-on projects, with plenty of time to develop their ideas and create something they’re proud of.
Badminton & table tennis
Two popular sports in one action-packed course. Children can develop their skills and put them into practice through fun games and friendly competition.
Basketball, hockey & swim
A varied, action-packed session combining team sports with time in the pool. Children will develop their passing, shooting, teamwork and confidence through skill-building activities, games and friendly matches.
Please also bring: swimming kit and towel.
Bath Bomb Making
Get creative and make your own colourful, fizzy bath bombs, experimenting with scents, colours and shapes before taking your creations home.
Coding
Dive into the exciting world of coding! Through fun, hands-on challenges, children can create games, animations and interactive stories while developing creativity, confidence and problem-solving skills.
Cricket
Calling all young cricketers! Develop batting, bowling and fielding skills through a fun mix of coaching, challenges and games, with plenty of opportunities to practise and play.
Cricket & Fun Activities combines cricket with a selection of our Fun Activities.
Cricket & Swim: please also bring swimming kit and a towel.
Football
Perfect for football enthusiasts of all abilities, this course gives children plenty of time to develop passing, dribbling, shooting and teamwork through fun drills, challenges and matches.
Football & Fun Activities combines football with a selection of our Fun Activities.
Fun Activities
A half-day packed with variety! Children can enjoy a changing mix of games, sports, challenges and creative activities, giving them plenty of opportunities to have fun with friends and try something different.
Activities may include:
Years 2–3: indoor archery, Kapla, parachute games, computers, creative colouring, Mölkky, tailgate toss, indoor games, remote boats, outdoor games and fun sports.
Years 4–7: indoor archery, Kapla, darts, computers, Mölkky, tailgate toss, indoor games, table tennis, remote boats, outdoor games and fun sports.
Exact activities will vary and are subject to change.
Fun Activities & Swim: please also bring swimming kit and a towel.
Invasion Games
Get moving with fast-paced team games including football, handball, hockey and tag rugby. Children will develop their attacking and defending skills while building teamwork and having plenty of fun.
Invasion Games & Fun Activities combines team games with a selection of our Fun Activities.
Invasion Games & Swim: please also bring swimming kit and a towel.
Multi-Sport
Perfect for children who love to be active and enjoy variety. This course brings together a changing mix of individual and team sports, with fun and inclusive games suitable for all abilities.
Multi-Sport & Fun Activities combines sport with a selection of our Fun Activities.
Multi-Sport & Swim: please also bring swimming kit and a towel.
Polymer clay
Get creative with colourful, mouldable clay and learn how to shape and sculpt your own fun creations to take home.
Pottery
Discover the fun of working with clay as you design and craft your own unique pottery masterpiece, with guidance from our skilled instructor.
Sewing with Sally
Get creative and discover the basics of sewing with Sally, making a colourful project to take home and enjoy.
Tennis & Tchoukball
Two fantastic sports in one action-packed course. Children will develop their tennis skills through coaching, games and challenges before putting their teamwork and coordination to the test with Tchoukball.
Tennis & Swim: please also bring swimming kit and a towel.
T-shirt design
Turn your ideas into something you can wear! Children can create their own unique T-shirt design using modern printing techniques and take their finished creation home.
Extend their day
Need a little more flexibility? Our Early Birds Swim and Night Owls sessions allow you to extend your child’s day before or after their Fun Short Courses.
Early Birds Swim | 8.00am–9.00am
Start the day with a splash! Children can enjoy an hour in the pool before their morning Fun Short Course begins.
Children must be able to swim at least one width using a recognised swimming stroke to take part.
Please bring: swimming costume and towel. Goggles are optional.
Night Owls | 4.30pm–6.00pm
Need a little more time at the end of the day? Our popular Night Owls session extends the fun until 6.00pm and includes tea, with a selection of sandwiches and cold buffet food.
Collection is between 5.30pm and 6.00pm. If you need to collect your child earlier, please let the Holiday Action team know.
Please tell us about any dietary requirements or allergies when booking.
