Holiday Camps for Children Aged 5-11
The Future Doesn't Feel Like Homework
Next Thing camps are hands-on STEM holiday camps where children aged 5-11 build, code, experiment and create. Think robots, game design, circuitry, engineering challenges and science missions — delivered as exciting school-holiday childcare, not classroom lessons.
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Browse available camps by selecting a holiday date and your nearest town. Parents can quickly compare venues, timings and booking availability.
Types of Holiday Camps
Two Ways to Experience
a Wow Camp.
Wow Camp Mini
A Shorter, High-Energy Introduction.
A unique 4 Hour Experience for younger children or first-timers seeking a chance to learn STEM, coding, robotics and VR.
- 9:00am to 1:00pm
- Fast Paced, Engaging Sessions
- Ideal for a First Experience
Wow Camp Experience
A Full-Day Immersive Experience.
A unique 4 Hour Experience for younger children or first-timers seeking a chance to learn STEM, coding, robotics and VR.
- 9:00am to 4:00pm
- Depper Learning and Bigger Builds
- Includes Take-Home Activities & Projects
Fresh Activities Every Month
Four Activity Worlds.
Every term, Next Thing camps rotate through different activity sets so returning children always discover something new. Spark, Fire, Power and Classic each offer a different flavour of hands- on STEM – from first-time creative challenges to deeper robotics, coding and engineering projects.
Spark
Spark is designed to introduce children to creative STEM through fast, playful projects that feel instantly rewarding.
Fire
Fire is a high-energy activity set packed with robotics, electronics, VR, movie-making and invention-led challenges.
Power
Power gives children more advanced missions where they can test ideas, improve designs and build confidence through challenge.
Classic
Classic combines the core WOW Camps ingredients: coding, robotics, circuitry, engineering and hands-on creative tech.
Our Services.
For Parents
Kids Holiday Camps
Full-day STEM childcare for ages 5-11 during school holidays, built around practical missions
and playful learning.
For Schools
School Clubs
Term-time clubs for Key Stages 1, 2 and 3, delivered with clear outcomes, trained staff and
minimal admin for schools.
For Councils
HAF & SEN Provision
Accessible holiday activity routes for eligible families, with funded places and local booking
pathways where available.
Leading Providers of Technology Camps
What Parents Are Saying About Us.
At Next Thing Education, safe and outstanding childcare always comes first, delivered with a genuine love for what we do!
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Hands-On Learning
“Both my sons enjoyed this camp and learn something new every time they attend. They always want to come back”
John Rivers
Parent - Ashfold School
“Dixie Loves it! They do not just teach the geeky tech stuff, its really cool tech activities like Minecraft coding”
Luisa Zissman
Influencer
“My daughter is fully inspired and will not stop talking about the amazing time she had. The Staff were experienced, welcoming and encouraging”
Rebecca John
Parent - Windhill 21 Primary
FAQs
Answering your questions
What Forms of Payment Do You Accept?
We accept any credit or debit card. (Mastercard, Visa, American Express)
We also accept Tax Free Childcare and other Childcare Voucher Providers as payment.
When Should I Book?
We recommend booking in advance for your holiday camps and after school clubs. Booking at least 2 weeks prior to the start of camp ensures that the camp is able to run.
What Forms of Payment Do You Accept?
We accept any credit or debit card. (Mastercard, Visa, American Express)
We also accept Tax Free Childcare and other Childcare Voucher Providers as payment.
When Should I Book?
We recommend booking in advance for your holiday camps and after school clubs. Booking at least 2 weeks prior to the start of camp ensures that the camp is able to run.
What Does a Typical Camp Day Look Like?
Tech camp usually runs from 9am – 4pm. Each day is stand-alone so your child can attend any day without needing to attend previous days.
Example of Camp Schedule:
8:45 AM – 9:15 AM – Registration
9:15 AM – 9:30 AM – Introduction
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM- Activity 1
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM – Break
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM – Activity 2
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM – Lunch & Outdoor Games
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM – Activity 3
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM – Break
3:30 PM – 3:50 PM – Games & Review
3:50 PM – 4:00 PM – Home Time
We aim to have the children outside if the weather permits for both break times and lunch time. This allows children to run around, play sports/games with our leaders and have fun!
We have 4 activities daily falling under these categories so your child has the best possible tech camp experience:
- Robotics, Coding and Inventions
- Lego Engineering and 3D Creations
- Media Madness/ Minecraft Redstone
- Tech Fun
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