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Summer Action

Warwick Schools Foundation provides an ever expanding range of holiday activities. Open to everyone, these courses provide a fun way to experience new or favourite activities.


Welcome to our Summer Action 2024 programme.

Please see below for details of what's on offer, including dates and times of courses, age ranges, examples of activities included and costs.

WHAT'S ON OFFER
Please see below for information on what courses are running over the Summer holidays. 

SUMMER ACTION - COURSE SUMMARY
 

Venue

Course

School Years

Dates

Kingsley School

Kingsley
Kookaburras

Years 2 to 7

Tues 23rd to Thurs 25th July
Tues 6th to Thurs 8th Aug
Tues 13th to Thurs 15th Aug
Tues 20th to Thurs 22nd Aug

Warwick School

Cygnets

Rec and Year 1

Mon 15th July to Fri 30th Aug

 

Fun Short
Courses

Years 2 to 7

Fri 12th to Fri 19th July

  Super Choice Years 2 to 7 Mon 22nd July to Fri 30th Aug

Action Plus

Off-Site Programme

12-14 year olds

WEEK 1 - w/c 29th July
WEEK 2 - w/c 5th August

  Half-Day Courses 12-14 year olds Tues 13th - Thurs 15th Aug
Tues 20th - Thurs 22nd Aug

Please see the separate headings below for further information on all of our Summer Action 2024 programmes.

HOLIDAY ACTION AT KINGSLEY SCHOOL
This Summer, we will again be running our holiday camp at The Kingsley School.
Please see below for more information.

KINGSLEY KOOKABURRAS
 

Course

Dates

Time

School Year

Cost

 

Kingsley Kookaburras

 

 

Tues 23rd to Thurs 25th July
Tues 6th to Thurs 8th Aug
Tues 13th to Thurs 15th Aug
Tues 20th to Thurs 22nd Aug
(12 days)

9.00am - 4.30pm

Years 2 - 7

£32.00 per day

ONLY £32 PER DAY!

A fun mix of sports, games and fun activities. 

Activities will include Indoor Archery / Sporty Circuits / Kapla / LEGO / Darts / Mini Team Games / 
Computers / Indoor Giant Games / Indoor Athletics / Molkky / plus much more! 

Please note that some activities are on specific days only.

Please note that year groups are in relation to state school year groups. Children will be in the year group they are currently in at school. 

I'm afraid that Holiday Action at Kingsley is not currently able to accept children from Reception and Year 1 - although your children are more than welcome to join our Cygnets group, at Warwick School, if you are in need of childcare. For more information on Cygnets, please see below.

If you need us on the day, the emergency contact number for Kingsley is 07548 844 863

HOLIDAY ACTION AT WARWICK SCHOOL
Please see below for information on the courses available at our usual Warwick School venue.

WARWICK - CYGNETS
 

Course

Dates

Time

School Year

Cost

Additional services 

Cygnets

Mon 15th July to
Fri 30th Aug
(34 days)

9.00am - 4.30pm

Reception and Year 1

£42.00 per day

Early Risers
  8.00am - 9.00am £4.00

Night Owls  
4.30pm - 6.00pm £8.00

Led by our experienced Early Years Practitioner, children will experience a number of different exciting activities each day, including: Art and Craft / Fun Cookery / Multi-Sport / Indoor and Outdoor play / Bouncy Castle / Kapla & Unu / Mini Basketball / Nature Trails / plus much more! 

Plus, our specialist activities for the summer will include Pony Petting / Martial Arts / Curious Creatures / Jewellery Making / Bouldering / Gymnastics / Mini Medics / Street Dance / Young Engineers / Magic with Paul / Yoga Games / Drama with Lizzie / Robot Wars Experience / Lion Learners / Forest Schools / and Circus Skills!

Please note that activities will be running on specific days only.

I'm afraid that we are not able to accept children who have not yet started in Reception.

WARWICK - FUN SHORT COURSES - SUMMARY
 

Our Fun Short Courses for Summer Action include:

Animation / Art & Craft / Athletics & Swim / Badminton & Table Tennis / Basketball, Hockey & Swim / Cricket / Drama with Sammie / Football & Handball / Fun Activities / Fun Cookery / Multi-Sports / Parkour / Pottery / Sewing with Sally / Tennis & Tchoukball / Wall Climbing & Team Games.

For Fun Cookery, we will be making the following:

  • Mon 15th July - Garlic butter doughballs, tagliatelle & tomato sauce (contains gluten and egg)
  • Wed 17th July - Vegetable Sushi (gluten free and vegan) & cupcakes (contains gluten and egg)

If in any doubt, please let us know of any dietary requirements before booking.

To see what's available on each day, please click on the separate tab below. 

All half-day courses are £21.00

PLEASE NOTE: Lunchtime supervision will be provided for any children booked onto both a morning and afternoon short course. Please bring a packed lunch. 

Please note that year groups are in relation to state school year groups. Children will be in the year group they are currently in at school. 

WARWICK - FUN SHORT COURSES - COURSE LIST
 

Date

Morning Courses (9.00 - 12.15)

Afternoon Courses (1.15 - 4.30)

Fri 12th July

Multi-Sports (Y2-7)

Multi-Sports & Swim (Y2-7)

Mon 15th July

Multi-Sports (Y2-7)
Fun Cookery (Y4-7)
Art & Craft (Y2-3)

Multi-Sports & Swim (Y2-7)
Fun Cookery (Y2-3)
Art & Craft (Y4-7)

Tues 16th July

Football & Handball (Y2-3)
Badminton & Table Tennis (Y4-7)
Animation (Y4-7)
Art & Craft (Y2-3)
Basketball, Hockey & Swim (Y4-7)
Fun Activities & Swim (Y2-3)
Animation (Y2-3)
Art & Craft (Y4-7)
Wed 17th July

Cricket (Y2-3)
Fun Cookery (Y2-3)
Parkour (Y4-7)
Sewing with Sally (Y4-7)

Tennis & Swim (Y4-7)
Fun Cookery (Y4-7)
Parkour (Y2-3)
Fun Activities & Swim (Y2-3)
Thurs 18th July

Tennis & Tchoukball (Y4-7)
Drama with Sammie (Y2-3)
Wall Climbing & Team Games (Y4-7)
Fun Activities (Y2-3)

Athletics & Swim (Y2-3)
Drama with Sammie (Y4-7)
Wall Climbing & Team Games (Y2-3)
Fun Activities & Swim (Y4-7)
Fri 19th July Multi-Sports (Y2-7)
Pottery (Y4-7)
Art & Craft (Y2-3)
Multi-Sports & Swim (Y2-7)
Pottery (Y2-3)
Art & Craft (Y4-7)
WARWICK - SUPER CHOICE
 

Course

Dates

Time

School Year

Cost

Additional services 

 

Super Choice 

 

Mon 22nd July to
Fri 30th Aug
(29 days)

9.00am - 4.30pm

Years 2 - 7

£42.00 per day

Early Bird Swim 
8.00am - 9.00am £4.00

Night Owls  
4.30pm - 6.00pm £8.00

Super Choice is open to boys and girls from School Years 2 to 7 (up to and including 12 year olds).

Example activities include: Indoor Archery, Cricket, Basketball, Didi cars (Y2-3), Bouncy Castle (Y2-3), Kapla, Badminton (Y4-7), Bo Karts (Y4-7), Disc Golf, Handball, Fun Swimming, Indoor and Outdoor Giant Games, Molkky, Hockey, Football, Tchoukball, Computers, Netball, Tennis, Darts (Y4-7), Table Tennis (Y4-7), Chess, Rounders/Tee Ball, plus much more!

Plus, our specialist activities for Summer will include Pony Petting / Forest School / Jewellery Making / Art & Craft / Mini Zoo / Fencing / Wall Climbing / Pottery / Fun with Felt / Fun Cookery / Martial Arts / Magic with Paul / Interior Design / Yoga / Steel Pan Drumming / Young Engineers / Squash / Robot Wars Experience / Animation / Balloon Modelling / Gymnastics / Sewing with Sally / Parkour / Dance with Liz / Hula Hooping / Skateboarding / Drama with Lizzie...
...and NEW for Summer - Mini Medics and Golf!

Children will choose from a variety of activities throughout the day.  Each activity is 45 minutes and children will choose 6 activities a day (for example, the first activity choices for one group could be Art & Craft, Handball or Fencing. Then their second activity choices could be Fun Swimming, Indoor Archery or Balloon Modelling, etc.) 

Please note that activities will vary from day to day and are subject to change.

We will make choosing activities as fair as possible.  

Our Super Choice programme is bookable by the school year group your child is in. Please see the table below for details of which group to book for your child.

School Year 

 Group Name 

School Year 2 and 3 girls

Swans

School Year 2 and 3 boys 

Kestrels

 School Year 4 and 5 girls

Kingfishers

School Year 4 and 5 boys

Hawks

 School Year 6 and 7 girls and boys

Herons & Eagles

TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU BOOK YOUR CHILD INTO THE CORRECT GROUP. THIS SHOULD BE BASED ON THE SCHOOL YEAR YOUR CHILD IS CURRENTLY IN. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT INCORRECT BOOKINGS WILL NEED TO BE CHANGED AND THE SAME AVAILABILITY CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.

If a course is marked as fully booked, then you are welcome to add your name to the waiting list. Please email G.Thorne@warwickschools.co.uk and we will notify you if a place becomes available.

WARWICK - ACTION PLUS - OFF SITE PROGRAMME
 

Our Action Plus off-site programme is open to 12-14 year old boys and girls and includes a variety of exciting, age-appropriate activities and day trips for them to enjoy.

Action Plus is running on the following weeks:

  • Monday 29th July to Friday 2nd August
  • Monday 5th to Friday 9th August

Please see the table below for each week's programme, which has some slight differences:

  Week 1 Week 2
Monday Bouldering Bouldering
  Disc Golf Disc Golf
Tuesday Animation Alpaca Trek
  Parkour Parkour
Wednesday Raft Building & Kayaking Raft Building & Kayaking
  Table Tennis Rounders
Thursday Survival & Bushcraft Survival & Bushcraft
  Stand up Paddleboarding Stand up Paddleboarding
Friday Theatre Workshop Pizza Making
  Laser Tag Golf

Please note:

  • The whole week must be booked. We do not accept individual day bookings.
  • Day trips will be facilitated using one of our school minibuses
  • Permission slips will be required for certain activities and will be provided the day before
  • You will receive an itinerary sheet within a week of booking

Please drop off as close to 9.00am as possible, as the minibus will need to leave by 9.15am on most days.

WARWICK - ACTION PLUS - HALF DAY COURSES
 

Tuesday 13th August

Wall Climbing

9.00am - 12.15pm

  Action Plus 'Fab Three'  1.15pm - 4.30pm

Wednesday 14th August

Drama with Lizzie

9.00am - 12.15pm

 

Action Plus 'Fab Three' 

1.15pm - 4.30pm

Thursday 15th August Junior Medics 9.00am - 12.15pm
  Action Plus 'Fab Three'  1.15pm - 4.30pm
Tuesday 20th August Interior Design 9.00am - 12.15pm
  Action Plus 'Fab Three'  1.15pm - 4.30pm
Wednesday 21st August Street Dance 9.00am - 12.15pm
  Team Sports 1.15pm - 4.30pm
Thursday 22nd August Junior Medics 9.00am - 12.15pm
  Action Plus 'Fab Three'  1.15pm - 4.30pm

PLEASE NOTE: Lunchtime supervision will be provided for any children booked onto both a morning and afternoon course. Please bring a packed lunch.  

All half-day courses are priced at £21.00

Please see below, for a summary of what each course involves: 

Wall Climbing

Wall climbing is a brilliant way to keep fit, challenge yourself and learn new skills. Our 12-14 year old course will give you an expert introduction to the world of wall climbing.

Drama with Lizzie

Unleash your inner actor with our thrilling drama course! Dive into a world where your imagination and creativity take center stage, and push the boundaries of your acting abilities like never before.

Junior Medics

Step into the shoes of a 'Junior Medic'! Master the lifesaving skills of first aid, from performing CPR and preventing choking to tackling a variety of common injuries and ailments. Get ready to become a hero in your own right!

Interior Design

Join our vibrant and imaginative workshop where your dream home becomes a reality! Collaborate with two seasoned interior designers to craft your own unique interior design solutions and unleash your creativity.

Street Dance

Get ready to step up and shine with our dynamic and passionate coach! Learn electrifying street dance routines that will have you dancing like a pro in no time!

Team Sports

Gear up for an action-packed, social afternoon filled with thrilling sports activities! Experience the perfect mix of competition and camaraderie as we dive into exciting games. With challenges tailored to your group's size and skill levels, everyone can jump in, get active, and have a blast!

Action Plus 'Fab Three'

Introducing our 'Fab Three' course, which will include the following three fab activities:

  • Tues 13th August - Mini Zoo, Chess, Ultimate Frisbee
  • Wed 14th August - Steelpan Drumming, Fun Cookery, Indoor Giant Games
  • Thurs 15th August - Skateboarding, Close up Magic, Badminton
  • Tues 20th August - Mini Zoo, Chess, Badminton & Table Tennis
  • Thurs 22nd August - Chess, Balloon Modelling, Art & Craft
WARWICK - ADDITIONAL SERVICES
 

Additional services are also available - please see the information in the table below. 

 

Time

School Year

Cost

Early Risers

8.00am - 9.00am

Reception and Year 1

£4.00

Early Birds Swim​

8.00am - 9.00am

Years 2 to 7

£4.00

Night Owls

4.30pm - 6.00pm

Reception to Year 7

£8.00

Early Risers

Boys and Girls in Reception and Year 1 will have free play of numerous activities during Early Risers, overseen by experienced Early Years staff.

Early Birds Swim

Please bring a swimming costume and towel (goggles are optional). Children will need to be able to swim at least 1 width of a recognised stroke (not doggy paddle) to be allowed to take part. Please note that our lifeguards cannot supervise any spectating children at Early Birds Swim (Years 2 - 7).  All children who attend must swim.

Night Owls

Tea will be served at 4.45pm in the main dining hall and will consist of a selection of sandwiches and cold buffet food. The children will be eating until approximately 5.30pm. Collection will therefore be from the above locations between 5.30pm and 6.00pm. However, if you would like to collect your child earlier than this, please let us know in advance so we can ensure they are ready for collection.

USEFUL INFORMATION (WARWICK & KINGSLEY)
Please see below for information on how to book, what to bring, and other essential information that you may find useful.

MAKING A BOOKING
 

To make your booking, please CLICK HERE.

From there, please select the venue/course you'd like to book - KINGSLEY and WARWICK should be clearly marked on the links available.

When choosing your courses at a specific venue - if a day is showing as RED, then it means the course is fully booked on this day. However, you are welcome to add your name to the waiting list. Please email G.Thorne@warwickschools.co.uk and we will notify you if a place becomes available.

If YOUR METHOD OF PAYMENT IS VIA CHILDCARE VOUCHER OR TAX FREE CHILDCARE, PAYMENT MUST BE TRANSFERRED WITHIN 5 DAYS OF BOOKING.

Please include your booking reference (e.g. REF-123456-ABC) as the reference.

DROP OFF AND PICK UP
 

Warwick - Friday 12th to Friday 19th July - Fun Short Courses and Cygnets

All courses will be based at Warwick Junior School, Sports Centre and Pavilion. Please park in the Warwick Junior School carpark and follow the signs.

  • Early Bird Swim
    • Drop off is in the Sports Centre foyer from 8.00am
  • Early Risers
    • Drop off is in the Pavilion from 8.00am
  • Cygnets
    • Drop off is in the Pavilion at 9.00am
    • Pick up is in the Pavilion at 4.30pm
  • Fun Short Courses
    • Morning drop off is in the Green Gym at 9.00am (access via the Sports Centre main entrance)
    • Midday pickup is from the Sports Centre foyer at 12.15pm (if only attending a morning course) 
    • Afternoon drop off is at the Black Gates at 1.15pm (if only attending an afternoon course)
    • Afternoon pick up is from the WJS playground at 4.30pm
    • Please note: lunchtime supervision is provided for children attending both a morning and afternoon course.
  • Night Owls
    • Pick up is from the Sports Hall between 5.30pm and 6.00pm (access via the fire door on the Warwick Junior School playground)

 

Warwick - Monday 22nd July to Friday 30th August - Super Choice and Cygnets

All courses will be based at Warwick Junior School, Sports Centre and Pavilion. Please park in the Warwick Junior School carpark and follow the signs.

  • Early Bird Swim
    • Drop off is in the Sports Centre foyer from 8.00am
  • Early Risers
    • Drop off is in the Pavilion from 8.00am
  • Cygnets
    • Drop off is in the Pavilion at 9.00am
    • Pick up is in the Pavilion at 4.30pm
  • Super Choice
    • Drop off is at the Warwick Junior School playground at 9.00am
    • Pick up is from the Warwick Junior School playground at 4.30pm
  • Night Owls
    • Pick up is from the Sports Hall between 5.30pm and 6.00pm (access via the fire door on the Warwick Junior School playground)

 

Kingsley (Kingsley Kookaburras)

PLEASE NOTE - this summer, our Holiday Action programme will be based at Kingsley Prep School. Please navigate to Beauchamp House (CV32 5RD), use on-street car parking and then walk across the zebra crossing to the front of the Prep School. 

  • Kingsley Kookaburras
    • Morning drop off is at the front door of Kingsley Prep School at 9.00am
    • Afternoon pick up is at the front door of Kingsley Prep School at 4.30pm

 

Action Plus (12-14 year old courses)

All courses will be based at the Warwick School Sports Centre and Pavilion. Please park in the WJS carpark and follow the signs. 

  • Week-long programme
    • Drop off is at the Warwick Junior School playground at 9.00am
    • Pick up is from the Warwick Junior School playground at 4.30pm
  • Half-day courses
    • Drop off is at the Warwick Junior School playground at 9.00am
    • Midday pickup is at 12.15pm from the Black Gates (if only attending a morning course) 
    • Afternoon drop off is at 1.15pm from the Black Gates (if only attending an afternoon course) 
    • Pick up is from the Warwick Junior School playground at 4.30pm
    • Please note: lunchtime supervision is provided for children attending both a morning and afternoon course. 
WHAT TO BRING
 

Please bring plenty to drink (a refillable water bottle is recommended), a snack*, a packed lunch (if staying for the whole day)* and a coat for playtime. 

Please ensure that your child arrives dressed suitably for the weather - layers are always a good idea, including a hoodie or jumper, plus a waterproof coat in the event of rain. 

We would recommend that children wear comfortable clothing that they can wear for the whole day, e.g. sportswear and trainers. 

In the event of very hot weather, we ask that you provide sun cream for your child and apply before coming to the course. If re-application is required children will be required to do this and members of staff will supervise. Please also bring a sunhat.

*please do not bring any food containing nuts onto the site (including Nutella, hazelnut spread, chicken satay and pesto sauce)

*please ensure grapes and cherry tomatoes are cut in half to avoid choking hazard

*please note there is no fridge available.

Please also:

  • Bring all inhalers, Epi-pens or any other medication in a clear, sealed and labelled bag, and hand in upon arrival. If medication is required please complete the appropriate form under 'Medical' in our Additional information area.  This must be handed in on your child's first day of attendance.
  • Mobile phones are permitted at Holiday Action for children in School Years 6 and above - please see below for details of our 'Mobile Phone' policy. 

For more details, please see our WHAT TO BRING PAGE.

TUCK SHOP
 

Our popular tuck shop will be available again during Summer Action.

A selection of snacks and drinks will be available for the children to purchase at morning breaktime. We would kindly ask that children bring in a maximum of £1.50 each day for the tuck shop.

Available for School Years 2 to 7 only 

MOBILE PHONES
 

We recognise that it is increasingly difficult to police the use of mobile phones by pupils, but the following rules apply on site at Holiday Action:

  • Mobile phones are permitted at Holiday Action for children in School Years 6 and above.
  • Phones are bought onto site at the owner’s own risk and Holiday Action does not take any responsibility for any loss or damage incurred.
  • Use of phones is restricted to breaktimes and lunchtimes and only within the designated ‘Phone Zone’ which is monitored by staff. Phones should be kept safely in their bags during activity sessions and at all other times, including drop-off, registration and pick-up.
  • Staff on duty in the ‘Phone Zone’ will actively and closely supervise the use of mobile phones.
  • The ‘Phone Zone’ is for playing age appropriate games only, i.e. downloadable games that have an age certificate (PEGI rating) appropriate for the age of the children playing them
  • Pupils are not allowed to use their phones to:
    • Access or post on any social media websites (Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok, Snapchat, Reddit, Pinterest, etc)
    • View, take or share photos/videos - including content downloaded from 3rd party websites and social media
    • Make calls or send texts/messages. Any calls to parents must be made by Holiday Action management.
    • Play music
    • Access the school WIFI
    • Cause upset or distress to another pupil.
  • If pupils are seen to be accessing inappropriate material or sites this will be immediately stopped and reported to management.

Thank you for your cooperation.

SWIMMING
 
  • Early Birds Swim (8.00 - 9.00) will consist of a fun swim overseen by qualified lifeguards
  • Fun Short Courses - swimming will be available as part of select afternoon courses (e.g. Multi-Sports and Swim). If your child is booked onto one of these courses, please bring a swimming kit, towel and goggles (optional).
  • Super Choice - swimming is available as an activity choice in the afternoon. If your child would like to swim, please bring a swimming kit, towel and goggles (optional).

Please note - swimming is currently only available at WARWICK and for children in School Years 2 and upwards.

USEFUL LINKS
Please see below for further information about our holiday activities and making your booking.

USEFUL LINKS
 

Please click 'Book Now' to book your child's place on any of the above courses. If you need further information about the booking process, please see our Steps to Booking . 

Please check our What to Bring page for information on what your child will need to have with them for their chosen activities.

For directions and a map to help you find us, please visit our Location and Directions page. This now includes information on both of our venues - at Warwick School and Kingsley School. 

If your child requires any medication during their time at Holiday Action, or has a pre-existing injury, please complete one of our Medical Forms and bring this with you on the first day.

The option of choosing to pay via childcare vouchers or Tax Free Childcare is under the Terms and Conditions at the end of the booking process.  If paying by childcare voucher or Tax Free Childcare, please note that the payment transaction must be completed and a screenshot of the payment confirmation sent to G.Thorne@warwickschools.co.uk within 5 days of making your booking in order to confirm your place.

 

Operations Manager - Dan Partridge
Development Manager - Adrian Bevan 

Additional Information

  • All courses have the appropriate staff to pupil ratio. 
  • All staff are DBS checked and undergo regular child protection training.
  • Staff are appointed for their experience and expertise. 
  • Only nationally recognised qualifications are accepted for specialist activities. 
  • Doors are coded into buildings to prevent unauthorised access.
  • Either Dan or Adrian are always available to be contacted by parents or staff throughout the day in the Community Activities office. 
  • Qualified First Aiders are always available. 
  • Data protection – All information collected will be held securely and will only be used to provide the best possible holiday childcare services for your child, and to ensure that your child is safe within our care.

For further information please contact Dan Partridge or Adrian Bevan
Telephone: 01926 735473
Emergency on site numbers: WARWICK 07738 640 117  /  KINGSLEY 07548 844 863

Email: d.partridge@warwickschools.co.uk  /  a.bevan@warwickschools.co.uk

Warwick Schools Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.