Ultimate Activity Camps

Ultimate Activity Camps: Ofsted-registered holiday day camps for ages 4–14

Ultimate Activity Camps operates day camps during school holidays for children aged 4 to 14. The camps are Ofsted-registered and take place at more than 45 independent schools across the UK. The organisation describes its programmes as combining fun, care and welfare, with daily schedules built around sports, games and creative activities.

The camps run during the Easter, summer and October holidays. The October 2026 season listed locations including Ascot, Brentwood, Bromley, Chelmsford, Cheltenham, Clapham Common, Edgbaston, Faringdon, Kingston, Newbury, Oxford (Chandlings), Oxford (Headington), Reading (Crosfields) and Sutton. The provider also groups its locations by region, with dedicated pages for London, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Surrey camps.

Programmes by age and interest

The core offer is the Multi Activity camp for children aged 4–14, which mixes sports, games and creative activities. Alongside it, the provider runs several specialised programmes:

• Ultimate Survival & Bushcraft (7–14): outdoor activities and games immersed in the natural environment.
• Ultimate Tech & Coding (8–14): a four-day camp where children work hands-on with technology projects.
• Ultimate Cookery (8–14): a four-day course preparing contemporary recipes, led by staff.
• Ultimate Performance & Stage (7–12): a performance-focused programme.
• Ultimate Art (8–14): creative work in the art room.
• Ultimate 11-Plus (9–11): a programme aimed at children preparing for 11-plus assessments.
• Sports Academies (7–14): sport-specific academies listed for athletics, cricket, hockey, netball and football.
• Ultimate English: an English-language programme.

The site also mentions an Early Years provision for 4–5 year olds starting camp, with dedicated staff and tailored timetables.

Locations and host schools

Camps are hosted at independent schools and sports grounds. The October 2026 listings name, among others, LVS Ascot, St. Gabriel's School in Newbury, Holy Cross Prep School in Kingston, Beachborough School in Brackley, Brentwood School, Dean Close School in Cheltenham, King Edward VI High School For Girls in Edgbaston, Prior's Field School in Godalming, Chandlings Prep School and Headington School Oxford, The Royal School in Wolverhampton, Queen's College in Taunton, Sutton High School, Hinchley Wood Sports Ground in Surbiton/Esher and Hill End Outdoor Centre in Farmoor, Oxford.

The provider also offers a programme for schools interested in becoming host schools, and a separate section for corporate discounts.

Booking, offers and parent services

Bookings are managed through an online account where parents can amend dates, add to a booking and edit details. The site advertises an October weekly discount of £25 off when booking a full week at select locations, running from Monday 26 to Friday 30 October. It also operates a parent referral scheme that rewards bringing a new friend with a free day, and accepts childcare vouchers. A newsletter is available for updates on offers, locations and holiday club dates.

Working for the camps

The organisation recruits staff and lists roles, a talent hub, training and induction days, and FAQs for returning staff. Recruitment enquiries are directed to a separate phone number and email address.