101 Short Breaks

Pack them off to camp!

Will and Sally's verdict

If your kids are kicking their heels during the school holidays, send them off to camp. Sounds harsh? In fact, it's a real treat with exciting activities from mountain karting to quad-biking, sports and performing arts. There are locations throughout the UK and in France, a ski camp and a teen-only camp.

Recommended company: Camp Beaumont

Camp Beaumont says

We are the UK’s original residential holiday camp for 7–17 year olds, welcoming over 18,000 children to our activity camps each year.

There are seven camps to choose from in the UK, to suit all ages and interests, from the thrill-seekers’ paradise at Colomendy in North Wales, to beach adventures at The Island on the Isle of Wight.

Older campers can opt for more independence at trendy The House!, now at three of our camps – Colomendy, The Island and Grosvenor Hall - where 16 and 17 year olds can chill out and enjoy time with new friends.

Each camp offers a wide range of specialist activities, from surfing, horse-riding and street dance, to bush craft and a tennis academy.

In addition to learning specialist skills, campers will have the opportunity to choose from almost 80 different activities on a multi-activity holiday. These include thrills such as whizzing around on zip wires, abseiling, quad-biking, caving, kayaking and archery.

For those keen to venture further afield, Camp Beaumont also runs two camps in France. At Le Corbier campers can discover the French Alps whilst partaking in a range of activities including mountain karting, boarding and biking, horse riding and petanque. At Beaumont Ski, skiers of all abilities can hit the slopes during the winter and brush up on their skills or learn new ones.

Camp Beaumont also accepts childcare vouchers and has flexible payment options, making it the perfect solution for working parents looking to entertain the kids over the school holidays.

Camps start at just £399 per child and include seven nights’ accommodation, all meals and activities. Check the website for great deals and discounts.

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