Summer Holiday Clubs, Camps and Workshops in & around Crediton

Organising activities and childcare during the school holidays can be daunting. Check out our list of local summer clubs, camps and workshops, all designed to keep children entertained and engaged throughout the long summer break.

Mission: Wild Adventure at Sandford School - 29 July to 8 August

Enrol your children on a unique holiday club experience. Activities include a pirate treasure hunt, hands-on robot building, water fun and wilderness survival skills. Open to all children, spaces fill up fast, so contact them soon to secure a spot around the fire.Contact: missionwildadventure@gmail.com or call 07989 029225. 

Primary Sports & Education Camps at Landscore Primary School  24 July to 14 August

These offer a huge variety of activities daily from 8am to 5.30pm, for all children aged 5-12. Your child can enjoy Glow in the Dark Dodgeball, Nerf gun battles, Football, Laser Tag, Hockey, Summer Arts and Crafts, Water Battles, Capture the Flag, Lego, Board and Card Games,Tennis, a Summer Disco, Balloon and Magic Show, Archery Tag, Inflatables, Dodgeball, Dance, Cricket, and more!  Book your child's place by emailing nathank@primary-sports.co.uk or call 07894 732432.

Crediton Heart Creative Workshops -  8 to 17 August

A series of fun workshops for all ages, held at Crediton Arts Centre, including pottery, collage, puppet, mask and jewellery making. Parents and carers are very welcome to join in. Just £3 for under 16s, £5 for over 16s. The workshops are part of the Crediton Heart Summer Arts Festival, including live music and film events, culminating in Arts in the Park on 17 August, a day of free creative fun, including drumming, circus skills and craft workshops, a craft fair and street theatre in Newcombes Meadow. Find out more and book your place here  

Bang Bang Boxing Summer Camp -  29 July to 30 August

This amazing provision, funded by Crediton Town Council, is free to young people between the ages of 8 and 16. It includes various fitness, knowledge and technical based mini classes throughout the day. It will allow all participants to gain a full insight into the world of boxing and the many, many benefits it can bring to not only the individual but the community as a whole. For further information contact Bang Bang Boxing on 07852965362 or email Jamie@bangbangboxing.co.uk

Creddy Club at Crediton Rugby Club - 30 & 31 July, 13, 14, 28 & 29 August

If your kids crave action-packed fun while improving their sports and teamworking skills, then look no further than Creddy Club. For 6-11 year olds, Creddy Club is £25 a day (book all 6 sessions and get one free), from 10am to 3pm at Crediton Rugby Club. Secure a spot by emailing creddyclub@yahoo.com

Empowering Creativity for 11- 16 year olds -  31 July - 30 August

Thirteen days of outdoor activities aimed at secondary school students. Each day will include outdoor cooking, art-making, music creation and outdoor exploration. Activities will feature flower pounding, rock painting, mask and puppet making, fabric decorating, creating articulated wings for a giant dragon sculpture, and 3D decorated letters.

Jointly coordinated by Significant Seams, The Turning Tides Project, Devon Art Tuition, and Sustainable Crediton's Community Larder, participants will meet at the Crediton Station Tea Rooms and walk to the Turning Tides Woodland Community Garden. Book your spot and see the daily event details here. It costs £35/day, including lunch. There are 15 free places each day for students entitled to free school meals.

Crediton Congregational Church Holiday Club - 14 to 16 August

Run with Churches Together, the club offers three mornings packed with games, crafts and a variety of activities for 5-11 year olds, plus lunch - all for just £2 per morning (from 10am to 1pm). Reserve your spot online and pay at the entrance.

Paint Pots Summer Workshops - 12, 19, 6 & 30 August

Summer holiday kids workshops are now available to book at Paint Pots of Devon on Crediton High Street. They include a slime making workshop (12 August), tie dye and painting workshop (19 August) and clay workshop (6 & 30 August). These are drop-off sessions. Message via Facebook or phone for details and to book your space: 07854 716032.

Hunterswood Riding School Pony Club in Yeoford- 22 July to 2 September

Join Hunterswood Riding School for a summer filled with exciting activities. They have pony workshops available throughout the holidays, 10.30am to 3.30pm. Activities include pony grooming, washing and riding, dressage, show days and rosettes for all. Open to beginners and intermediate riders, aged 4 to 14. Contact Christine Weeks, telephone 07815 777495 or email c.c.weeks@icloud.com

Guitar Workshops at the White Room - 1, 8, 15 & 22 August

Sam Green, a talented musician and guitar instructor, will be hosting guitar workshops for ages 7-16 at The White Room Creative Space in Crediton. Over 4 weeks (1, 8, 15 & 22 August) at 10.30-11.30 or 11.45-12.45. £15 per session or £55 for all four. Bring your own guitar, learn iconic riffs, play along with songs, have fun and make new friends. For more information and to book your spot, contact Sam: samgreenmusic.hq@gmail.com

Sports Summer Camps at Bow, Hatherleigh and Bridestowe Primary Schools

Football, Soft ball and Multi-Skills summer camps are happening at local schools over the summer. Each camp is 9am-3pm, (registration opens 8.45 am) and just £15 for the day. All 5-14 year olds welcome. Camps are: Football at Bow Primary School on 29, 30 July, 8, 14, 21 and 28 August. Multi Skills at Hatherleigh Primary School on 2, 16 and 30 August. Football at Hatherleigh Primary School on  26 July, 5 and 23 August. Soft ball at Bridestowe Cricket Club on 7, 13, 19 August. Email craig.penberthy@brendenworthcricket.comto book.

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