The best school holidays ever!
What could be better than giving your child the gift of magical childhood memories? School holidays filled with adventures, getting mucky and trying exciting and exhilarating new activities.
Fairthorne Manor Daycamps offers your child the chance to unplug and enjoy quality time in the great outdoors with friends, both old and new, to connect with positive role models and gives them a break from the pressures and stress of school and everyday life.
With a wide choice of fantastic activities and outdoor adventures for 4 – 16-year-olds, there’s something to interest every child. Located at a stunning 94 acre setting beside the River Hamble, your child will have adventures in woodlands, waterways and open fields.
View 2022 Daycamp dates and prices.
Whitsun: Monday 30th May - Wednesday 1st June
Summer: Monday 11th July - Friday 2nd September
Summer Information Events:
Sunday 12th June at 10am, Monday 11th July at 6pm. Sign up.
Multi-Activity Camps
The ultimate school holiday fun, and the most popular choice. Your child will experience a range of age-appropriate adventures which increase in challenge as the days progress. A great way for your child to let off steam and make friends in the great outdoors. For children in Years R-11.
Themed Camps
Ready for the next challenge? Available during Easter and the Summer holidays Themed Daycamps are the perfect way for your child to try something different and let their passion shine. Available for children in Years 4-11 (based on the school year they are going into in September.)
Make a Splash! Your child will make full use of the enclosed lake and River Hamble access as they experience new adventures on the water. Activities include kayaking, raft building, stand up paddle boarding and much more. Available during Easter & Summer holidays.
Get back to nature. Your child will learn fun tips about thriving in the wild as they build dens, track animals and learn camouflage techniques. Available during Easter and Summer holidays.
Perfect for your mini Picasso! Creative Art Camp offers your child a fantastic chance to create unique works of art, and craft items to treasure. Available during select weeks of the Summer Holidays.
Calling all budding scientists! Your child will be hands-on in this camp designed to make science interactive and innovative. There’s cool chemistry with erupting volcanoes and magic crystals, rockets launching into space and much more! Available during select weeks during the Summer Holidays.
Has your child taken part in our Water Camp and is now ready to take their next steps in paddle sports? Your child will make use of the lake and River Hamble access where they will they develop their practical skills, increase confidence on the water and gain their Paddle Start Award. Available during select weeks of the Summer Holidays.
Designed for children who have previously been a part of Survival Camp and are ready to further their skills in how to survive in the wilderness, use their navigation skills to trek off site, learn help signals, and cook a meal on an open fire. Available during select weeks of the Summer Holidays.
The Fun Continues!
Looking for something more bespoke for your child? Our range of added extras means your child can still enjoy the fun of Fairthorne, whatever your schedule!
Daycamps bus
Jump on the Daycamps bus at nominated local bus routes starting from Portsmouth, Southampton, Romsey, and Winchester.
View the summer Daycamp bus schedule below to find your nearest drop-off point.
To book, select 'Daycamp bus' whilst booking your summer Daycamp week.
Sleepover
Does your child want more time with their new friends? On Thursday nights during the main summer holiday weeks, children in years 3-11 can enjoy an exciting night away from home with a sleepover in a YMCA tent. Evening activities, dinner, breakfast & lunch the next day is all included.
Big Day & Packed Lunches
Need some extra time? Let us take care of the food and extended adventures for your child. Big Day continues the fun from 7.45am-6.00pm including breakfast & tea, with the option to add a packed lunch too.
Would you like to find out more about Summer Daycamps? Join an Information Event. Walk around the site, meet the Daycamps team and ask any questions you may have.
Times
Our Daycamp standard times are from 9am to 4pm, with drop off between 9am-9.30am and collection between 3.30pm-4.00pm. Our wraparound care Big Day including breakfast and dinner extends the day from 7.45am-6.00pm (breakfast is served at approximately 8.30am and dinner at 4.30pm)
Pricing and Booking
See our 2022 Daycamp dates and prices.
Book early & save! Members of our Family Discount Scheme receive a discount of up to 20% depending on when you book your child’s camp – discover more about our Family Discount Scheme and booking discount deadline here.
Book online or contact us on 01489 785228 – please note full payment is required at time of booking. For more information on payment, please see our Daycamp booking conditions.
Availability is constantly changing, so please visit our online booking system to see what is available. You will need to log in to your account or create an account to view availability.
Daycamps bus FAQs
We have put together a post to answer your commonly asked Qs about the summer Daycamps bus. Read it here: ymca-fg.org/daycamps-bus/.
Additional Needs Support
Specialist care and support to enable children with additional support needs or disabilities access our mainstream scheme via Hampshire County Council Short Breaks scheme. New applications to our Short Breaks scheme are currently on hold but you are welcome to complete a profile form and we will add you to the waiting list – discover more on how our scheme works.
Tax Free childcare & childcare vouchers
We now accept tax free childcare payments along with childcare vouchers ( list of voucher providers accepted) for Daycamp and Residential Camp bookings. Tax free childcare enables you to receive up to £2000 to help with the costs of childcare – find out more. For further information on paying by these methods, please see our booking conditions.
We accept childcare vouchers from these voucher providers.
Location
Fairthorne Manor is ideally located outside Botley just 3 miles from the M27, midway between Southampton & Portsmouth.
Contact us
YMCA Fairthorne Manor
Curdridge, Southampton
SO30 2GH
info@ymca-fg.org
01489 785228