Holiday Club

Our free Holiday Clubs run once a week during most school holidays. They create a safe space for children to:

  • participate in fun activities

  • make friends and socialise

  • explore new talents or interests

all with access to provided lunch and snacks throughout the day.

Where do the Holiday Club activities happen?

Activities are held at our Kids Inspire HQ.

Address: Hargrave House, Hollycroft, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7FW

Time: 10:30am-3:30pm (lunch included)

Who is Holiday Club for?

Activities are free and suitable for children aged 6 and over in primary school.

Sessions are booked and offered to families according to criteria. Priority will be given to those from lower income families, in receipt of pupil premium or eligible for free school meals.

For more information please read our Holiday Club Terms and Conditions.

Booking children onto our Holiday Clubs

If you’d like to book your child(ren) onto our Holiday Clubs, please complete our Expression of Interest form. Please note that submitting this form does not automatically guarantee a place.

We know our free activities are very popular and spaces fill up quickly. To make sure we support the families who need us most, we prioritise places for children from lower‑income households, those receiving pupil premium, or those eligible for free school meals.

Expressions of interest are open for a set period. Once the closing date has passed, we review and confirm Holiday Club places.

Upcoming dates for 2026 summer Holiday Clubs

We are now accepting expressions of interests until Friday 26 June. Please complete our form.

All sessions run from 10:30am until 3:30pm.

  • Morning

    Become a superhero detective as children take part in clue-solving challenges and problem-solving activities to help find Skittle the Worry Monster.

    Afternoon

    Drama games, imaginative play and interactive activities led by Jasmine, our Dramatherapist.

  • Morning

    Outdoor adventures including scavenger hunts, nature-inspired arts and crafts, and a mini-beast hunt.

    Afternoon

    Nature-themed sensory play sessions led by our Play Therapist Yasmin.

  • Morning

    Hands-on science fun with volcano experiments, slime making and exciting investigations.


    Afternoon

    Creative engineering activities with Youth Lego Engineers, where children will work together to build their own models.

  • Morning

    Explore different cultures through food tasting, landmark building and country-themed activities from around the globe.


    Afternoon

    Circus skills workshops with Circus Allstars, including plate spinning, diabolo tricks and more.

  • A full day of seaside-themed outdoor fun with Beach School Explorers, featuring beach-inspired games, challenges and creative activities.

Children playing a team game outside with cones on their head. They are at a Kids Inspire Holiday Club.
 
“The activities offered are incredibly creative and engaging, catering to a variety of interests and ages. It’s wonderful to see them explore new hobbies and interests in such a supportive environment.

Thanks to Kids Inspire, my girls have had countless hours of fun and unforgettable memories.”
— Parent/carer
 

Our previous Holiday Clubs

Take a look back at some of our recap blogs of previous activities over the years!

Holiday Club is only possible thanks to the generous support of our funders:

2025 sponsors of our Holiday Clubs

Cala Homes

Gallaghers

Gadsby Wickes

Great Baddow Parish Council

Sage  

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Sponsoring Holiday Club

Want to support the work at Kids Inspire but not sure how?

We welcome the opportunity to work with new supporters on the delivery of Holiday Club.

Please get in touch if you would like to know more.

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Page updated 22 May 2026