Holiday Club

The activity opportunities are fun, fun and more fun with the children having a choice of what to do when at our holiday club.

We believe in providing an age-appropriate, child-led environment for children aged 4-14 years old.

Any child from any school can attend our holiday club the period before they start school reception class.

Visit the bottom of this page to book a holiday club place.

An exciting adventure for children in the school holidays

All year holiday cover.
A range of exciting activities all in one place.
Siblings can be together.
Freedom of choice - every child is given the freedom to select what they want to do during all parts of the day.
Affordable childcare.
Open from 8am-6pm to allow flexibility for working parents.
Rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.

We do everything with professionalism and most importantly - fun! Children can't wait to come back due to the amazing experiences they are offered by our quality staff team and activities.

Pricing

All prices are correct as of June 2023 but are subject to change.

Lydiard Park Academy - Every school holiday.

8 am - 3 pm session: £24 per child.

8 am - 6 pm session: £28 for the first child and £24 for a sibling.

All children require a packed lunch, with a snack being provided at approximately 4 pm for those children on a longer session.

There is also the option on a Friday of purchasing a Macdonald's happy meal instead of providing a packed lunch.

Catherine Wayte Primary, (Easter, Summer, and Christmas)

This holiday club is also part of the Swindon Haf project.

8.30 am - 12.30 pm - £18 per session including a meal.

Even Swindon Primary. (Easter, Summer, and Christmas)

This holiday club is also part of the Swindon Haf project.

8 am - 3 pm - £24 per session.

8 am - 6 pm - £28 per session and £24 for a sibling.

All children require a packed lunch, with a snack being provided at approximately 4 pm for those children on a longer session.

Any promotions cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer and are only valid for one week and cannot be spread over several weeks over a holiday period.

Please only book the childcare that you require, we do not offer any cancellations with a refund during the holiday period.

All bookings need to be made via our website and all reserved spaces are charged for.

We also have a tuck shop available to all children where sweets and treats range from 2p-£1. The cash for this must be paid to the front desk in the morning. We recommend providing 25p-£1 for your child.

What activities are on offer?

At The Big Adventure Club, we strive to provide children with new and unique opportunities each day that they attend.

Below is just a selection of some of the activities that we provide.

These activities are available on a daily basis with additional activities added based on the children's interests as well as external resources, separate activities are also brought in such as a visiting farm, street dance lessons, fairground games, and inflatable obstacle courses.

Sports: dodgeball, basketball, football, cricket, team games, dance.
Imaginative play: dressing up clothes, dolls, animals, cars, home corner.
Tabletop games: snooker, table tennis, and air hockey.
Consoles: Xbox 360's, Xbox ones, Playstations, and Nintendo Wii's, all with age appropriate games.
Quiet areas: books, movies, board games, creative opportunities, sensory toys, blackout tents.
Construction toys: Lego, knex, marble run.
Arts and crafts: painting, chalking, face paints, coloring, Hama beads, bracelet making, junk modeling.
Sports hall: bouncy castles, bouncy castle slide, bounce pad, sports equipment, archery.
Outdoor: sports equipment for a variety of team games and health and fitness, buckets and spades for the sandpit
Disco room: karaoke, disco lights, party music, glow sticks, cinema screen, and popcorn.

Something for everyone

Our activities and resources provide fun for all ages. From sport fanatics to creative artists, they'll love our Easter club, summer club and half term activities.

Where are we based?

We have our main holiday club based in Lydiard Park Academy in West Swindon.

In addition during the school holiday periods of Easter, Summer, and Christmas we are also open at Catherine Wayte Primary, the Colebrook schools, and Even Swindon Primary for the Swindon Borough Haf scheme. These limited sessions can also be booked independently if you are not part of the Haf scheme.

Catherine Wayte Primary, Elstree Way, SN25 4TA

Colebrook Schools, Towcester Way, Swindon, SN3 4AS

Even Swindon Primary, Pasture Close, Swindon, SN2 2UJ

Lydiard Park Academy
Grange Park Way,
Grange Park,
Swindon,
SN5 6HN

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Additional queries?

Please head to our 'Parent Info' tab and read our FAQs. If you have any additional queries please contact us.

Frequently asked questions

We are based at various locations across Swindon. Lydiard Park Academy, Catherine Wayte Primary, Colebrook schools, and Even Swindon Primary.

The majority of our staff in possession of childcare qualifications and First Aid is mandatory for all of our staff. The Big Adventure Club is Ofsted registered so insurance as well as all of the other legal requirements that make us outstanding in place.

No, you book only the days that you require.

With our Lydiard Park Academy holiday club, you can pay on a weekly basis when you arrive in the morning of your first session for the week, or you can pay daily, our remaining clubs will ask for payment as you book, either in full or a 10% deposit is required.

Book a holiday club place,

please choose the right one!

Ready to register?

All children must be registered with The Big Adventure Club first, before booking on to our services.

If you would like to visit one of our childcare settings, then please get in touch and our qualified staff will happily take the time to explain everything and show you around the setting or if you would just like to telephone one of the team for a discussion about how we can help with your requirements please contact Peter or Tracey on 07832304452