Holiday Camp
A full day of action packed supervised activities for children aged 5 – 12 years. There will be a range of activities including swimming (Leisure World Colchester only), Cycling (Colchester Sports Park only), as well as themed arts and crafts sessions, dodgeball, badminton, short tennis, football games, indoor rounders and cricket, plus team building games and treasure hunts.
December 2025 all days take place at Leisure World Colchester - Swimming included
Leisure World Colchester, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YH
Please note that camp locations may vary depending on site availability. We recommend double-checking your booking to confirm that the camp is scheduled at your preferred site.
Leisure World Colchester - Children will need to bring swimming costumes and towels. Leisure World colour coded swim hats for all ages are required and can be purchased online or at registration. Swim hats purchased online can be collected at registration.
Colchester Sports Park - Parents are encouraged to bring their childs own bike.
Ticket Options
- Flexible Rate - these bookings can be transferred to another day with 12 hours’ notice. Tickets are non-refundable in whole or in part (including any Extras purchased). You must set-up an account in order to activate the Flexible Rate option.
- Saver Rate - these bookings can not be transferred to another date and are not refundable in whole or in part (including any Extras purchased).
We are Ofsted registered and all of our staff are DBS checked.
Monday 23 December – Holiday Camp + Shrek The Musical (Optional Add-On)
Kick off the festive fun with a full day of holiday camp activities, including festive arts and crafts and fun games.
Optional Add-On: Enjoy a magical afternoon watching Shrek The Musical at Charter Hall (2:00–4:45pm). Additional cost of £7.50 applies.
Tuesday 24 December – Holiday Camp + Shrek The Musical (Optional Add-On)
Celebrate Christmas Eve with festive crafts, games, and holiday cheer!
Optional Add-On: Head to Charter Hall for a special performance of Shrek The Musical (2:00–4:45pm). Additional cost of £7.50 applies.
Monday 29 December – Holiday Camp + Shrek The Musical (Optional Add-On)
Keep the holiday spirit alive with a day of creative fun and group activities.
Optional Add-On: Round off the afternoon with a trip to see Shrek The Musical at Charter Hall (2:00–4:45pm). Additional cost of £7.50 applies.
Tuesday 30 December – Holiday Camp + James Magic Show
Get ready for a day of wonder and excitement! Enjoy a live magic show by James Magic, plus festive crafts and games to keep the children entertained all day.
Friday 2 January – Holiday Camp
Start the new year with a burst of creativity and fun! Children will enjoy arts and crafts, games, swimming and group activities to ease back into the school routine with a smile.
Click this link to see our policy for Safeguarding children and adults with needs for care and support · Colchester City Council
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See other itemsA full day of action packed supervised activities for children aged 5 – 12 years. There will be a range of activities including swimming (Leisure World Colchester only), Cycling (Colchester Sports Park only), as well as themed arts and crafts sessions, dodgeball, badminton, short tennis, football games, indoor rounders and cricket, plus team building games and treasure hunts.
December 2025 all days take place at Leisure World Colchester - Swimming included
Leisure World Colchester, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YH
Please note that camp locations may vary depending on site availability. We recommend double-checking your booking to confirm that the camp is scheduled at your preferred site.
Leisure World Colchester - Children will need to bring swimming costumes and towels. Leisure World colour coded swim hats for all ages are required and can be purchased online or at registration. Swim hats purchased online can be collected at registration.
Colchester Sports Park - Parents are encouraged to bring their childs own bike.
Ticket Options
- Flexible Rate - these bookings can be transferred to another day with 12 hours’ notice. Tickets are non-refundable in whole or in part (including any Extras purchased). You must set-up an account in order to activate the Flexible Rate option.
- Saver Rate - these bookings can not be transferred to another date and are not refundable in whole or in part (including any Extras purchased).
We are Ofsted registered and all of our staff are DBS checked.
Monday 23 December – Holiday Camp + Shrek The Musical (Optional Add-On)
Kick off the festive fun with a full day of holiday camp activities, including festive arts and crafts and fun games.
Optional Add-On: Enjoy a magical afternoon watching Shrek The Musical at Charter Hall (2:00–4:45pm). Additional cost of £7.50 applies.
Tuesday 24 December – Holiday Camp + Shrek The Musical (Optional Add-On)
Celebrate Christmas Eve with festive crafts, games, and holiday cheer!
Optional Add-On: Head to Charter Hall for a special performance of Shrek The Musical (2:00–4:45pm). Additional cost of £7.50 applies.
Monday 29 December – Holiday Camp + Shrek The Musical (Optional Add-On)
Keep the holiday spirit alive with a day of creative fun and group activities.
Optional Add-On: Round off the afternoon with a trip to see Shrek The Musical at Charter Hall (2:00–4:45pm). Additional cost of £7.50 applies.
Tuesday 30 December – Holiday Camp + James Magic Show
Get ready for a day of wonder and excitement! Enjoy a live magic show by James Magic, plus festive crafts and games to keep the children entertained all day.
Friday 2 January – Holiday Camp
Start the new year with a burst of creativity and fun! Children will enjoy arts and crafts, games, swimming and group activities to ease back into the school routine with a smile.
Click this link to see our policy for Safeguarding children and adults with needs for care and support · Colchester City Council
Click this link to give us feedback Help us get it right · Colchester City Council
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