The best school holidays ever! Start your child's Daycamp journey at YMCA Fairthorne Manor with Holiday Club.

Located at a stunning 95-acre outdoor setting, your child will have the best fun exploring woodlands, playing in open fields, connecting with positive role models, and making new friends.

Available to book by the day from Monday 24th - Friday 28th October 2022, for children in YR or Y2.

Awesome activities

Jumpy Pillow

Wobble like jelly and giggle with new friends bouncing around on our multi-coloured pillow full of air!

Sticky Archery

Practice your aim with our child-friendly archery and learn the essential skills ready to progress to the next step of releasing a real arrow.

Pond Dipping

Sweep your net through the pond to discover exciting creatures from the deep.

Plenty of choices for more fun

Woodland trail

Scavenger Hunt

Bug Hunt

Colouring & crafts

Den Building

Fire Lighting

Aerial Runway

Free Play

Field Games

Extra Adventures

Big Day

Need some extra time? Let us take care of the food and extended play 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.

More about...

How to book

To book, head to the online shop and select your date under 'Daycamps'.

Times & Pricing

A standard Daycamp is 9am-4pm, or add big day to extend the fun to 7:45am-6pm

Multi-Activity Day: £35
Big Day: £16

Tax-Free Childcare & Vouchers

As all YMCA Daycamps and Residential Camps are Ofsted registered and classified as childcare, you save money on Daycamps by paying with Childcare Vouchers or the Government’s Tax-Free Childcare scheme.

You can find out more about Childcare Vouchers and Tax-Free Childcare and how to use them to pay for YMCA Daycamps on the 'Save Money on your School Holiday Childcare' blog.

Drop off & pick up

Easily drop off your child to Daycamp Leaders straight from your car between 9am-9.30am. Collect between 3.30pm-4.00pm.

If you feel you would like to remain onsite after drop off for peace of mind, head to the cafe at reception for a hot or cold drink.

Toilet breaks

Your child will be taken for frequent toilet breaks, including after each activity.

Water breaks

Your child will be reminded to drink water and take ten sips after each activity. Trips will also be taken to the water refills stations to top up bottles.

Tuck Shop

Your child will be excited to head to the tuck shop full of small sweets and memorabilia at pocket money prices. Secure their change in a named wallet/purse and make sure your child knows where it is in their bag. Your child will hand their tuck money to their leader on arrival.

Sunscreen

Please always include sunscreen in your child's bag. Your child will be encouraged to top up their own sunscreen but leaders will help them if needed.

FAQs

What food will my child be served on Big Day?

You child can choose from a choice of hot or cold breakfast. Dinner is a healthy & nutritious hot meal e.g. Meatballs to re-fuel them after a busy day of play. All dietary requirements can be catered for, please let us know in advance when booking.

What if my child has a medical condition or need?

There are trained first aiders onsite. If your child requires medication, please complete this information at booking.

Can my child be grouped with their friend?

Your child will have the opportunity to be grouped with their friend or sibling (unless they are not within the Holiday Club age group). Each club's activities are age appropriate and built for skills progression.

What if I forget an item?

If you realise you have forgotten an item on arrival, speak to a leader on the day. A packed lunch or water bottle can be purchased. You can drop forgotten item at reception during the day.

What happens if it rains?

Activities are all-weather and will continue to run outside. Always pack a coat and spare clothes in your child's bag.

What if my child does not want to do an activity?

Your child will be encouraged to participate and challenge themselves where possible but will not be forced to take part.

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

[email protected]
01489 785228