Fairthorne Manor

Holiday Club

Holiday Club is designed to be an all-in-one solution for parents seeking the perfect blend of indoor and outdoor childcare during School Holidays.

Next Fairthorne Manor Holiday Club starts: Monday 27 October 2025, 09:00 (GMT)
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We Offer Fun Child-Care for All Ages!

We run our clubs by school year groups rather than age. We welcome school years from Reception up to Year 6.

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Infant Club

Age Groups: Reception – Year 2
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We accept booking out of these hours, please see how that works below.

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Junior Club

Age Groups: Year 3 – Year 6
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We accept booking out of these hours, please see how that works below.

Extended Hours

Need More Time?

We understand that some parents’ working hours are longer than our Holiday Club day, so we offer extra time in both the morning and the afternoon.

Add-On

Breakfast Club

Add Breakfast Club to your booking for your child to have an appetising start to their day. After breakfast, there’s a free play period until Holiday Club starts at 9:00am.

Served  7:30–9:00am £9/day £40/week
You can add this on as an extra in our booking system. Need Help?
Add-On

Dinner Club

Need to extend the day until 6:00pm? Add Dinner Club to your booking for your child to receive a home-cooked meal. After dinner, we offer calm activities and free play until collection at 6:00pm.

Until  6:00pm £11/day £60/week
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Bring Your Pack Lunch!
Or Book a Hot Lunch!

Add a tasty lunch to your child’s day to ensure they are fuelled for their busy day. Take a look at the food on offer for just £6.50/day or £32/week.

Catering & Dining

We serve freshly prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner every day for groups of all ages staying on site, from schools and youth groups to universities, charities, faith groups, sports teams, families and corporate away days.

We cater for all dietary requirements and allergies — vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free and medically required diets.

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Everyone’s welcome and supported

Holiday Club is for every child. Tell us what helps your young person thrive and we’ll work with you to make it happen.

Need extra support?

Email us for a Child Profile Form and a quick chat with our Out of School Manager — ideally before you book.

What we’ll ask
Routines, triggers, communication, mobility, meds, toileting — so we can plan the right help.

1:1 support

If your child needs 1:1, they’ll require a Gateway Plus Card (Hants Short Breaks).

How it works
Funding limits apply and spaces are allocated. We’ll confirm availability during your chat.

Activities & facilities

Most sessions are adaptable. Residentials use solid-floor tents; nearby block includes an accessible bathroom.

Examples
Adjusted harnesses, quieter groups, alternative routes, sensory breaks — just ask.
Email for Child Profile Form Gateway Card Scheme (Hampshire)

Availability for funded 1:1 is limited and depends on allocated spaces.

See What Makes Our Holiday Club Shine

A quick glimpse of what you’ll find at Fairthorne, tap a tile to learn more.

Ways to Pay

Save on Holiday Childcare

Great news! Because our Daycamps and Residential Camp are classed as childcare, you can save money by paying with Childcare Vouchers (CCV) or the Government’s Tax-Free Childcare (TFC) scheme. We also accept standard credit/debit card payments.

Use CCV

Pay with Childcare Vouchers for eligible Daycamps & Residential Camp.

Tax-Free Childcare

Top up 20% with TFC — a smart way to reduce what you pay.

Cards Welcome

Prefer simple? Pay by credit or debit card at checkout.

1 Select CCV or TFC (or card) during booking.
2 Complete your scheme payment following the prompts.
3 We’ll match it to your booking and email confirmation.
How CCV & TFC work Call us: 01489 785228

Choosing CCV or TFC means you’re buying a childcare service and booking conditions apply.

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: > Packed lunch and a drink (refillable bottle) > Snacks for breaks in the day > Sun hat and cream if weather is warm > Shoes that can and will get wet > Wellies > Towel (warm showers and changing facilities are available) > Warm clothing (jacket, jumpers, trousers) > Waterproof jacket > Spare clothes (a complete set, including pants and socks) > Plastic bag (to put wet clothes in) > Spare shoes to travel home in > Optional tuck money (in a named purse/wallet) > Medication if required
Our standard day drop off is between 9.00-9.30am, with collection between 3.30-4.00pm - just follow the signs on they day which will direct you to our registration area. Alternatively, add Breakfast Club (7.30-9.00am) or Dinner Club (4.00pm-6.00pm) to your child's booking to extend the fun!  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.   Please note that in the summer holidays, bus transport is not available for children attending Holiday Club.
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 [email protected] 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
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.
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Booking closes two days before your child arrives at Fairthorne Manor. As Daycamps are week-long and start on Monday, booking must be completed by the Friday before for your child to have a space. Holiday Clubs are booked by the day and must also be booked in advance - Booking closes at midnight, two days before the event.
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Perfect Location

Fairthorne Manor is ideally located outside Botley just 3 miles from the M27, midway between Southampton & Portsmouth.