Summer holidays are coming, which can be a tricky time for parents juggling work and childcare. But don’t worry, IslandFamilies has you covered. We’ve put together a comprehensive guide to all the holiday clubs, camps and workshops running across Guernsey this summer, from sporty adventures to creative escapes and nature-based fun. Whether you need full-day childcare or just a few hours of entertainment, you’ll find something that fits.
And don’t forget, IslandFamilies Community Club members can unlock exclusive discounts at some of the featured clubs.
There’s something for everyone including clubs, arts & crafts, mixed sport, outdoors, single sport, and music, dance & theatre.
ARTS & CRAFTS
14 July-8 August
09:30-12:00, La Croix, Plaisance Road
Summer Workshops | Rebecca’s Art Workshops
21-31 July & 18-29 August
09:00-12:00 or 13:00-16:00, The Barn, Saumarez Manor
Trained Montessori teacher Rebecca offers inclusive, calm, fun and educational art workshops for children. For ages 5-11. Costs £30. Book here.
MIXED SPORT
Summer Holiday Club @Beau Sejour | Sportstarz
21 July-3 September
08:30-17:30, Beau Sejour Leisure Centre, St Peter Port
A wide range of activities to choose from each day such as swimming, football, dodgeball, tennis, tag games and more. There is also daily Easter arts and crafts. For ages 5-13. Costs from £29.50-£45/day. Book here.
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Summer Holiday Club @Footes Lane | Sportstarz
21 July-3 September
08:30-15:30, Osmand Priaulx Memorial Playing Fields, Footes Lane, St Andrews
A wide range of activities to choose from each day such as swimming, football, dodgeball, tennis, tag games and more. There is also daily Easter arts and crafts. For ages 5-13. Costs from £29.50-£45/day. Book here.
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OUTDOORS
Adventure Days | Outdoor Guernsey
7 July-3 September
08:45-15:30, Les Mainguy Activity Centre, Vale
Typically, there is at least one adventure activity for every morning and afternoon according to the weather conditions. Activities will include coasteering, climbing, paddleboarding, Nerf, Jumbo SUP, team games, visits to interesting places, boogie boarding, pier jumping, beach games, Guet games, bathing pool fun, archery, climbing tower, high ropes and to finish off the week they cook s’mores on a campfire. For ages 8-14. Costs £66 per day or £55 per day if booking a week. Book here.
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Summer Holiday Club | Green Forest School
21 July-15 August
08:30-16:00, Green Forest School, Rue de Haut
An outdoor provision for children to gain confidence and life-skills in the outdoor environment. Outdoor forest schools skills include fire-lighting, den-building, using hand tools, seasonal arts and crafts. For ages 3-9. Costs £35 per session AM/PM, or £65 for a full day. £5 additional lunch supervision until 13:00. Book here.
SINGLE SPORT
Athletics Holiday Camp | Guernsey Athletics
28-30 July & 20-22 August
08:45-12:30, Garenne Stand, Footes Lane, St Peter Port
A mix of different athletics and multi skill activities for kids in years 1-6. Costs £25 per day or £65 per 3-day camp. Book here.
Climb & Activities Days | Up Climbing
21 July-22 August
09:00-12:30 or 13:00-16:30, Up Climbing, The Galaad Chapel, Castel
Offering 3.5 hours of climbing and activites, including up to two hours of instructor supervised climbing, combined with other activities (indoor and outdoor, weather permitting). For ages 6+. Costs £37. Book here.
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Cricket Summer Camp | Guernsey Cricket
21 July-29 August
09:00-15:00, KGV Playing Fields, Castel
Fun and inclusive camps based around fun – coaches will support those having their first experience of cricket to enjoy the game whilst helping more experienced players to develop their skills. Costs £80. Book here.
Oppies on the Pond | Guernsey Sailing Trust
21 July-29 August
09:00-12:00, The Model Yacht Pond, St Peter Port
A fantastic way for young people to learn to dinghy sail and work their way through the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme Stages 1 and 2. These courses will take place on the Model Yacht Pond. For ages 5-10. Costs £183. More info here.
Summer Holiday Camp | Island Gymnastics
21 July-29 August
08:30-13:00, St Johns Church Hall, St Peter Port
The perfect way to keep your child happy, active and having fun whilst making new friends and learning new skills. Camp typically starts with an introduction of coaches and facilities and team building games to familiarise themselves with other participants followed by gymnastics specific warm up and break into age-appropriate groups where structured lessons on equipment are provided. For ages 4-13. Costs £35 per day. More info here.
Summer Holiday Club | Phoenix Tumbling & Gymnastics
21 July-15 August
09:00-12:00, Barras Lane Industrial Estate, St Peter Port
Summer camp with Guernsey based, family run gymnastics club. Open to members and non-members. Early drop off available from 08:30, late pick up available until 12:30. For ages 4-13. Costs £35 per day or a £160for week. More info here.
Summer Junior Camp | Golf19
21 July-1 August & 11-15 August
08:45-15:00, Golf19, Rohais De Haut, St Peter Port
Days will be spent working to develop your child’s golfing ability in every area of the game, and learning other sports to transfer skills to golf to improve their overall ability on the driving range, golf course and Adventure Golf. For ages 6-14. Costs £195 per week. More info here.
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Summer Soccer Holiday Camps | Aztech
21 July – 15 August
09:00-15:00, Victoria Park, St Sampsons
Based at Victoria Park, children will enjoy plenty of matches and tournament concepts throughout the session. For school years reception-9. Costs £100-150/week, half days available. More info here: week 1, week 2, week 3, week 4.
Summer Surf School | Guernsey Surf School
7 July-3 September
09:00-15:00, Vazon Bay, Castel
For those who want a full week of surfing and fun at the beach, these all day camps maximise water time, learning and overall fun. In addition, they teach beach and surf safety, and basic first aid. For ages 8-16. Costs £250. Book here.
Two Day Climbing | Up Climbing
22 July-26 August
09:00-12:30 or 13:00-16:30, Up Climbing, The Galaad Chapel, Castel
A great way for children to improve their climbing. The sessions are split over two days for two hours each of instructor-led climbing. For ages 6-11 or 12-17. Costs £50. Book here.
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Saints Soccer School | Guernsey Soccer School
21-25 July & 18-22 August
09:00-15:00, KGV 3G Pitch,
Could your child be the next Matt Le Tissier? Southampton Football Club is giving the children of Guernsey the chance to improve their skills with the return of the Saints Soccer Schools. For ages 5-13. Costs £167. Book here.
MUSIC, DANCE & THEATRE
Mini Dance Camps | The Academy of Dance and Theatre Arts
4-7 August
09:00-12:30, The Guernsey Indoor Bowling Centre, Route de la Hougue du Pommier, Vale
A mini dance camp full of dance, songs, crafts, and other games and activities based around the day’s theme. Camp themes include Dance Mode: Bluey, Magical Creatures and Dance Around the World. For ages 3-8. Costs £35 per day, £115 for full week. Book here.
Street Dance Workshops | B Creative Dance & Fitness
4-8 August
08:45-12:00 or 13:00, Ignite Studios, Rock Health, St Sampson
Youngsters can join B Creative for an active and awesome week of street dance. For school years 1 upwards. Book here.
Summer School | School of Popular Music
28 July-3 August
Delancey Campus, St Sampsons
A jam-packed week of rehearsals, several live performances, studio recording, a professional photoshoot, media training including radio and video interviews, brand design, swimming, and an epic trip to Herm where the bands entertain the island of herm in the evening. For ages 9+. Costs £495. Join waiting list here.
Summer Workshop | GATE
11-15 August
09:00-13:00 (17:00 on Friday), The Performing Arts Centre
Students will learn songs, script and dance routines culminating in a showcase of the week’s work on the Friday afternoon. For school years 7-13. Book here.