The May Half-term holiday activities will take place from Monday 29 May 2023 to Friday 2 June 2023.
Please see below the activities taking place during the May Half-term holidays.
For other alternative children and young people activities visit Camden Rise.
If you would like to attend an activity:
- advance registration is required for all sessions
- drop-in places are not available on the day
- once you have completed a registration form, your child will be automatically added to the register to attend the day of the session
- all activities have been adapted to ensure that they meet government advice and provide a safe, positive, fun environment
- please email the session contact provided if you no longer require your registered space in advance
Camden HAF Programme
The Camden Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme provides free, fun activities and a healthy meal in a safe environment during the school holidays.
The Camden HAF programme is funded by the Department for Education (DfE) and run by Camden Council and Young Camden Foundation.
Camden’s Holiday Activities and Food programme will be running again this summer from 24 July to 1 September 2023. Places are free for children and young people aged 5 to 16 who live in Camden and are eligible for free school meals.
For more information on activities taking place and to register visit Young Camden Foundation HAF Programme
Kids Swim for a £1
Enjoy access to swimming for £1 every day during the school holidays before 10am at Camden Better Leisure centres with Kids Swim for a Quid. This offer is available to all children under 16 years old. This offer is also available during the school term time every Saturday and Sunday before 10am. For more information on membership and how to get started visit Kids Swim for a Quid.
Better Leisure - Schools Out May Half-term Activity Guide
There are a number of fun activities to get involved in during the school holidays as well as throughout the year at Camden Better Leisure centres.
Engaging activities for children and young people as well as the wider community. Activities such as Swimming, Junior Gym, Squash, Children Soft Play, Gymnastics and much more. For more information on activities, location, dates and times please view the Better Leisure - May Half-term Holiday Activity Guide (PDF).
Active Wednesday
Active Wednesday takes place on a Wednesday during the school holidays for ages 11 to 17 years old. Active Wednesdays are filled with a lot of fun activities such as Trampolining, Cricket, Tennis, Table Tennis, Football, Basketball and much more.
Price: Free
Ages: 11 to 17 years old
Location: Talacre Community Sports Centre, Dalby Street, NW5 3AF
Dates and Times: Wednesday 31 May from 4pm - 6pm
Girls Multi Sports at Cantelowes Garden Sports Pitch
An opportunity for girls aged 8 to 14 years old to enjoy a wide range of activities such as; Tennis, Rounders, Cricket, Netball, Football and other fun team games . Come with a friend or come along and make new friends, enjoy new activities, socialise while being active in a safe environment.
Price: Free
Ages: 8 to 14 years old
Location: Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch, Camden Road, NW1 9AE
Dates and Times: Wednesday 31 May from 11am - 1pm
Mixed Football Sessions at Cantelowes Garden Sports Pitch
Football activities include fun ball familiarisation skills, working on passing, dribbling, ball control, shooting and finishing drills plus some fun football games.
Price: Free
Ages: 8 to 14 years old
Location: Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch, Camden Road, NW1 9AE
Dates and Times: Tuesday 30 May from 12pm - 3pm
Arsenal in The Community
Working in partnership with Camden Active provide opportunities for both boys and girls of all abilities to play football and be coached over the school holidays at Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch by qualified Arsenal community coaches within a safe environment.
Price: Free
Ages: 8 to 18 years old
Location: Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch, Camden Road, NW1 9AE
Dates and Times: Wednesday 31 May, Thursday 1 June and Friday 2 June from 1pm - 4pm
Kilburn Grange Park Multi-Sport Session
Enjoy your Half term holidays with your friends outside at Kilburn Grange Park MUGA’s. With fun games and multi-sport activities available for young people ages: 10 to 16 years old.
Price: Free
Ages: 10 to 16 years old
Location: Kilburn Grange Park MUGAs (Multi Use Games Area), NW6 2JL
Dates and Times: Tuesday 30 April, Thursday 1 June and Friday 2 June from 12pm - 4pm
Fresh Youth Holiday Programme
Take part in free fun trips around London and activities throughout the holidays, including multi-sports, trampolining, basketball and football.
Netherwood Youth Holiday Programme
Take part in free fun trips around London and activities throughout the holidays, including multi-sports, trampolining, basketball and football.
Somers Town Youth Centre / South Camden Youth Access Point (SCYAP) - Holiday Programme
Take part in free fun trips around London and activities throughout the holidays, including art and creative design, go-karting, cooking, multi-sports, trampolining, basketball, football and much more.
Multi-Sports Scheme for ages 8 to 12 years - 2023
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A range of fun and exciting sport and physical activities taking place at Talacre Community Sports Centre during the school holidays all year from 9:30am to 3:30pm. Get involved and tell your friends to come along with you.
- May half term: 30 May to 2 June (4 days)
- Summer week 1: 24 July to 28 July (4 days)
- Summer week 2: 31 July to 4 Aug (5 days)
- Summer week 3: 7 Aug to 11 Aug (5 days)
- Summer week 4: 14 August to 18 August (4 days)
- October half term: 23 October to 27 October (5 days)
- Christmas holidays: To be confirmed
Location: Talacre Community Sports Centre, NW5 3AF
Prices: Concession-£40.00 / Standard- £85.00 / Full Price (no membership) £150.00
How to book:
- You can book your place either at Talacre Reception or online at Better Leisure website (Please note: online bookings can only be made up to 7 days before the start date of the course).
- You will need to complete a form either on paper or an electronic form, before the start of the Holiday Scheme. You must complete a form even if you have attended one of our Holiday Schemes previously.
*Prices are for 5 days only
Gymnastics Mini Camp for ages 4 to 7 years - 2023
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Mini gymnastics sessions will help develop children’s basic FUNdamentals, agility, balance and co-ordination within a fun, enjoyable and safe environment. This year’s mini gymnastics camps have been adapted to ensure that they meet government advice and provide a safe, positive, fun environment. Places are limited and must be booked in advance. From 11am to 12:30pm.
- May half term: 30 May to 2 June (4 days)
- Summer week 1: 24 July to 28 July (4 days)
- Summer week 2: 31 July to 4 Aug (5 days)
- Summer week 3: 7 Aug to 11 Aug (5 days)
- Summer week 4: 14 August to 18 August (4 days)
- October half term: 23 October to 27 October (5 days)
- Christmas holidays: To be confirmed
Location: Talacre Community Sports Centre, NW5 3AF
Prices: Concession - £27.60 / Standard - £46.00 / Full Price (no membership) - £73.00
How to book:
- You can book your place either at Talacre Reception or online at Better Lesiure website (Please note: online bookings can only be made up to 7 days before the start date of the course).
- You will need to complete a form either on paper or an electronic form, before the start of the Mini Camps. You must complete a form even if you have attended one of our Mini Camps previously.
Prices are for 5 days only. For more information please contact [email protected]