World Explorers

One Passport. Six Continents.

Epic Adventures.

Welcome, Young World Explorers!

ABOUT CAMP

This summer, your child is invited on a journey like no other. 

World Explorers Holiday Camp is packed with exciting themed weeks, each inspired by a different part of the world. From crafting carnival masks in South America to unlocking ancient legends in Asia, every day brings something new.

Expect creative challenges, cultural activities, sports, games, and hands-on fun that inspires curiosity and builds their confidence.

All of this happens in a safe, welcoming environment where laughter, learning, and adventure come together.

Why Choose School of Play

Safe and Secure

Highly trained team of childcare professionals, safe environments, and OFSTED compliant.

Fun & Educational​

Programmes feature a perfect balance of excitement and learning through creative, active play.

Memorable Experiences

Whether you join Create or Multi-Sports, there are WOW moments your child will never forget!

Big Fun Awaits for you!

Discover the World with Us

Every week is a new destination!

Week 1: Polar Pursuit (July 21–25)

Welcome to the Arctic & Antarctic!

A chilly adventure packed with fun! Children will enjoy watercolour iceberg painting, polar bear crafts, and snowy games like snowball dodgeball and polar bear tag—perfect for little explorers.

Week 2: African Adventures (July 28–Aug 1)

Safari-ready and pyramid-bound!

Dive into African culture with tribal mask art, safari map drawing, and 3D cardboard animals. Plus, enjoy savannah obstacle courses and sand pyramid building—brilliant fun with a creative twist!

In Support of Open Arms Malawi

A portion of every booking this week helps children in Malawi.

Bring Donations: Clothes & essentials will be collected and shipped!

Week 3: Sail to South America (Aug 4–8)

Rainforests. Rhythms.

From samba dance-offs to jungle scavenger hunts, we’ll bring the Amazon to life! Get creative with carnival masks, rainforest collages, and paper weaving in our craft zone.

Week 4: Exploring Europe (Aug 11–15)

Castles, cafés & cobblestones!

Travel from Paris to Rome with castle building, gargoyle mask making, and European landmarks. Enjoy medieval games and a fun cultural treasure hunt along the way!

Week 5: All About Asia (Aug 18–22)

Temples, tigers & tasty treats!

Experience the magic of Asia with a group dragon dance, lantern making, and elephant crafts. Plus, enjoy cherry blossom prints and lively street food role play!

Week 6: Oceania Expedition (Aug 25–29)

Bush games & boomerangs await! Say G’day with reef-inspired collages, ocean slime, and Aussie games. Don’t miss the kangaroo races—a fun-filled finish to the summer!

Experience Wonderful Workshops!

we invited Special Guests to make camps extraordinary!

We’re turning up the excitement at camps with our brand-new Wonderful Workshops: special sessions hosted by our exciting guest partners, designed to make your child’s camp experience even more magical! 🎉

One of our featured partners this summer is Zoolab for their ethical animal encounters! Your child can meet and learn about fascinating creatures from the natural world in this hands-on experience.

And that’s just the start… with more surprise visitors joining us throughout the summer, there’s always something new to discover.

Expect curiosity, creativity, and plenty of big smiles! 😄

See What Parents Are Saying!

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Frequently asked questions

Our Idea Engineers themed holiday camps cost from £25.49 – £31.52 per day 

Early drop off from 8am: £3.09 per day

Late collection until 6pm: £3.09 per day

Prices may vary depending on venue.

Normal Day: 9am – 5pm

Early drop off: 8am

Late collection: 6pm

May vary depending on location

No, unfortunately we only offer full day sessions.

Create Groups: 3 years & 6 months – 11 years old

Sports Groups: 5 -11 years old

Children must be fully toilet trained to attend our camp – please read our omission policy for more information

Yes, we accept childcare voucher payments. Please speak to your employer to find out which childcare voucher company they are registered with.

See the full list of voucher companies we are currently registered with here – https://www.schoolofplay.org.uk/payment-options/ 

If the voucher company you wish to pay with isn’t on the list, please get in touch, and we will set up an account with them – info@schoolofplay.org.uk

No, children from any school are welcome to attend our holiday camps.

No, your child will need to bring a packed lunch, snacks, and a drink.
At School of Play, we’re an allergy-safe camp, so please do not include any nuts, sesame, or products containing these ingredients in your child’s lunch.

For safety, please cut small round fruits like grapes into quarters, and slice larger fruits like apples rather than chopping them into chunks.

Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe and happy! 😊

Packed Lunch*

Snacks (morning & afternoon)*

Refillable Drink

Adequate clothing (weather appropriate)

Suitable footwear (no sandals or crocs)

Sun lotion (for outdoor activities)

*we’re an allergy-safe camp, so please do not include any nuts, sesame, or products containing these ingredients in your child’s food.

To book your child onto our holiday club, simply login to your online account and follow the easy to navigate booking steps. If you are using us for the first time, you will need to create an account and provide us with all the relevant information requested. 

Benefits of our online system include:

Easily manage bookings.

Multiple payment methods (including childcare vouchers).

Instant access to invoices.

Easily update your child’s emergency details.

See online availability.

Live registers for last-minute bookings.

Receive instant notifications of accidents and incidents involving your child.

Unfortunately not, all bookings must be made via our online system. If you are struggling to set up an account or make a booking, please contact us on info@schoolofplay.org.uk or call us on 0161 726 5022.

Once you’ve booked your child’s place via our online system, you should automatically receive a confirmation email which will include an invoice of your booking. You can also view your bookings and invoices at any time by logging into your online account.

From the initial booking, we allow a 48 hour cooling off period in which you can cancel and receive a full refund with no extra cost. Please note the cooling off period will not apply if your booking is created less than 48 hours before your child’s first session.

You can cancel after this period up until 72 hours before the start date of your booking. You will receive full credit back into your wallet on iPal. No cash refunds will be given.

If you cancel 24-72 hours before the start date of your booking, you will receive 50% credit back into your iPal wallet. No cash refunds will be given.

Cancellations within 24 working hours of a booking or after the first session of a booking will not be refunded or credited. Cancellations for a Monday will need to be made by the previous Friday before 9am to qualify for a partial refund.

If your child becomes unwell inside the non-refundable period and you inform us before the session, we will allow you to change your booking free of charge to a different day within a 14 day period.

If your child is sick on the last day of a school term, we will allow this session to carry over to the first school week back after the holiday period, even if this is more than two weeks.

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Don’t miss your child’s chance to join the ultimate Summer Adventure!