YMCA Fairthorne Manor • Southampton

Residential Camp Add-Ons at YMCA Fairthorne Manor

Book any of our Summer Day Camps and choose a residential camp as an add-on during checkout for the full Fairthorne experience.

Our fun-packed 4-night Residential Camp or 1-night Thursday Sleepover is designed for children aged 8–14.

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A summer they won't forget

Give your child a summer packed with adventure, friendship, and experiences they'll treasure for years to come. Our residential camps provide the perfect balance of excitement, personal growth, and outdoor fun in a safe and supportive environment. From action-packed themed activities during the day to entertaining evening programmes, every moment is designed to inspire confidence, independence, and new connections.

Children enjoying YMCA Summer Residential Camp
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Pick Your Daycamp

Start by choosing the day camp that best suits your child. Every camp is packed with adventure, new friendships and unforgettable experiences.

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Multi-Activity Camp Survival Camp High Ropes Camp Water Camp Creative Camp Leaders in Training
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Add an Overnight Adventure

Extend the adventure with an unforgettable overnight stay. Available for children aged 8–14, our overnight experiences help build confidence, independence and lifelong memories. All you need to do is select this extra at checkout, and it will be added to your order.

Add-On

Residential Camp

Four nights of adventure, activities and camp life — the ultimate Fairthorne experience.

4 Nights £299 / Week Full Week
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Add-On

Thursday Sleepover

A fun introduction to staying away from home with friends, activities and evening campfire fun.

1 Night £25 Thu–Fri
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Childcare You Can Trust

We know leaving your child overnight can feel daunting. Here are just a few reasons parents trust YMCA Fairthorne Manor to provide a safe, comfortable and memorable residential experience.

FAQs

Your child will be kept active and outdoor activities take place come rain or shine. To make sure that your child is prepared each day, please bring the following named kit:
>Sleeping bag, pillow, sleeping mat > Plenty of comfortable clothing that can get dirty > T-shirts and several sweatshirts – lots of thin layers > Shorts and long trousers > Spare underwear and socks > Pyjamas > Towels, wash kit and toothbrush > Torch > Refillable water bottle > Sun hat and cream if the weather is warm, woolly hat just in case! > Footwear to get wet and dirty (no crocs, flip flops or wellies for activities) and a spare pair. > Waterproof jacket > Plastic bag to put wet and dirty clothes in > Optional tuck money in a named purse/wallet > Medication if required (please complete the separate Medication Form and hand in at sign-in)
Mobile phones, electronic equipment, or other items of value should be left at home as we cannot be held responsible for them. Unplugging from technology will give your child the chance to unwind and focus on building new long-lasting friendships.
Children can be dropped off between 9.30-9.30pm on the Monday that the camp starts and must be collected by 4pm on the Friday that camp finishes.  Just follow the signs to the sign in area on arrival.
We welcome children with support needs to attend our school holiday programmes. We appreciate that support requirements vary from child to child so if you think your child would benefit from additional support, don't hesitate to get in touch with us by emailing karina.barnett@ymca-fg.org to request a Child Profile Form before making your booking to discuss your child's needs with our Out of School Manager. Children with 1:1 support requirements will need a Gateway Plus Card to attend with 1:1 support provided as part of the Hampshire County Council Short Breaks Scheme - find out more about the Gateway Card Scheme here. Please Note: sessions will be available based on allocated funding spaces.    
Great news! As all YMCA Daycamps and Residential Camp are classed as childcare, you save money on the cost by paying with Childcare Vouchers (CCV) or the Government’s Tax-Free Childcare scheme (TFC). Deciding to pay by CCV or TFC amounts to accepting to buy a service and will be subject to the relevant booking conditions.  We also accept payment by credit or debit card for any of our services. For more information, visit https://ymca-fg.org/save-money-on-your-school-holiday-childcare/ or call our team for advice: 01489 785228 Please note we can only accept payments from the following providers; Bravo Benefits, Caboodle, Care-4, Computershare, Edenred, Fideliti, KiddiVouchers,Pluxee & RG Childcare
The majority of our activities are suitable for children with disabilities or can be adapted to make them accessible to ensure everyone can experience the benefits of outdoor adventure. Residential Camp children stay in tents with wooden floors and access a nearby toilet and shower block which has an accessible bathroom. Please contact us to discuss your child’s requirements.
As of January 2026, we have launched a new booking system. If you have shopped with us before, you're old login will no longer work on this brand new system - you will need to create a new account. This will only take you a minute, but if you have any problems, please pop us an email.

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    YMCA Fairthorne Manor
    Curdridge, Southampton SO30 2GH.

     

    To find out more about Residential Camp, call 01489 785228 or email info@ymca-fg.org