London's Best Summer Holiday Camps for Kids in 2026

From arts and drama to sport and STEM, London has a summer holiday camp for every child. Here are the best options across the capital for 2026.

London summers don't have to mean six weeks of "I'm bored." Whether your child is into sport, science, art or drama, the capital has a holiday camp for every kid -- and a morning of peace for every parent.

Arts and Crafts Camps

Creative kids thrive at camps like Perform and Stagecoach Holiday Camps, which run drama and arts programmes across dozens of London venues. Expect singing, painting, and the occasional enthusiastic interpretive dance performance at the kitchen table afterwards.

Tip: Book early -- central London spots fill up by May for the summer. Look for sibling discounts if you have more than one to offload, ahem, nurture.

Sports Holiday Camps

For the child who cannot sit still for longer than 45 seconds, Soccer Camps London, Little Kickers holiday programmes, and David Lloyd kids' sport camps are brilliant options. Most run 9am--3pm which aligns beautifully with an actual adult workday.

Tip: Many leisure centres run their own multi-sport camps at lower prices than branded providers -- worth checking your local council leisure site.

Science and STEM Camps

Coder Dojo, Code Ninjas and Science Boffins run school holiday programmes perfect for curious 6--12 year olds. Your child will come home either wanting to build a robot or explaining why your Wi-Fi is set up wrong. Both outcomes are wins.

Outdoor Adventure Camps

If your child needs to run, climb and get muddy, look at Urban Green Camps in Hampstead Heath, Kew Explorer Camps near Richmond, and various Forest School holiday programmes dotted across South and East London.

Tip: Pack a complete change of clothes. Pack two. Pack three.

Performing Arts and Drama Camps

Stagecoach, Razzamataz and Theatretrain run full-day performing arts holiday camps across multiple London boroughs. Great for confidence-building and for children who need a proper audience for their daily performances at home.

How to Choose the Right Camp

Think about three things: your child's current obsession (sport, art, tech), the hours that work for your schedule, and the travel time. A brilliant camp 45 minutes away loses its appeal on week two.

For more inspiration on things to do with the kids this summer, use the mummy.london Weekend To-Do Generator -- it builds a personalised family plan based on your kids' ages and location.

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