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Holiday HQ: Destination Imagination

Send your child to a cosmos of creativity these school holidays!

Send your child to a cosmos of creativity this October Half Term!

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Introducing Holiday HQ: Destination Imagination

Looking for an unforgettable break from the school routine? Holiday HQ is the place to be! Join us for a journey to imagination and beyond this October Half Term. Whether you're testing your sports skills, learning magic tricks, or heading to outer space, every day is an adventure waiting to happen.

Holiday HQ ensures that every child’s holiday is not just entertaining but an opportunity for growth. Helping them to build new friendships, explore their interests, and return to school with unforgettable memories. We’re the experts in fun!

With 5 days packed with fun activities (10 days for some if your club is open for two weeks!), check out our programme schedule below and book now!

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5 days packed with fun activities (10 days if your club is open for two weeks!)
Open to children aged between 4 and 11
Build social skills and make new friends
Exciting special events
Express creativity and imagination
Weekly booking discount & flexible payment options available

What is Holiday HQ?

Holiday HQ offers children an unforgettable break from school with a dynamic blend of activities and enriching experiences. Starting October Half Term 2024, our holiday programmes will be rebranded as Holiday HQ, featuring a new theme each season. With daily activities ranging from arts and crafts to sports and STEM, no two days are the same. We ensure every child’s holiday is not just entertaining but an opportunity for growth, helping them build friendships, explore interests, and return to school with lasting memories. We're the experts in fun! Find out more by clicking the button below.

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Programme Schedule - Week 1

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An Inventor
Create and showcase your own invention at our science fair, outrun the robots in a robot chase, and create something unique and extraordinary from a mystery bag from our Design Lab!
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Superhero
Dress up as your favourite superhero! Make your own comic and enjoy superhero-themed activities as we support, and raise money for, Action for Children. This day features our Special Event experience type, which incurs an additional £4 cost. Let your child’s imagination soar as they design and create their very own superhero cape to take home! As a bonus, £1 from the £4 special event fee will be donated to Action for Children, helping support an important cause while they enjoy the fun. Please check your venue page for more details.
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Speed Racer
On your marks, get set, go! We've teamed up with scientists for a thrilling experiment, where you'll build your own race car and track to take home. This day features our Make & Take experience type, which incurs an additional £4 cost. Children will craft their very own speed racer using a fun Make & Take kit. Whether they choose to recreate famous racing colours from their favourite team or design their own, they’ll enjoy building and decorating their personalised car. Once built and painted, the cars can be taken home for even more racing fun! Please check your venue page for more details.
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Adventure Quest
Gear up for an exciting journey! Design your own magical map, craft a custom compass, and join in some spooky-themed adventures!
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Imagination Party
Celebrate the last day of Holiday HQ with an epic glow-in-the-dark bowling bash and a party packed with fun! Enjoy charades, theatre sports, spooky-themed fun, and lots of exciting activities with friends.
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Programme Schedule - Week 2

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Outdoor Adventurer
Get ready to explore the great outdoors! Discover amazing animals and take part in Jungle Safari Fitness sessions.
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Space Ranger
Blast off into space for a day! Create your own galaxy space bottle, Space ID, and helmet for an out-of-this-world adventure! This day features our Make & Take experience type, which incurs an additional £2 cost. Children will get an out-of-this-world experience as they craft both a wooden rocket and a glider, each one ready to be decorated with paints and pens. Once completed, they can take their space creations home in a special Make & Take bag, letting their imagination soar beyond the stars. Please check your venue page for more details.
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Sports Star
Kick up some fun in this sporty session! Put your skills to the test in our finger football and puppets game as well as our Sports Star Challenge! This day features our Special Event experience type, which incurs an additional £9 cost. Get ready for action-packed fun as children compete in colour-coded teams for the Sports Star Challenge champion title. With games like the Giant Egg 'n' Spoon race, Super Sack Race, Tug o' War, and more, everyone will have a blast! All equipment, including team bibs, headbands, and a referee, is provided for this 90-minute event. Please check your venue page for more details.
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Magician
Discover the wonderful world of magic! Learn enchanting tricks and showcase your newfound talents at our dazzling magic show.
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Under the Sea
Dive into the underwater world! Create your own underwater volcano and participate in some calming Under the Sea Yoga.
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October Half Term Make & Take and Special Events

At Holiday HQ, every programme is packed with exciting activities to keep children entertained and engaged. From take-home creations to exciting special events, we offer a range of fun experiences tailored to spark imagination and creativity.

Check out our upcoming Make & Take and Special Event experience types for the October Half-Term below! Please note that these experiences will occur on Tuesday and Wednesday of the half term and incur additional costs. Find out more about what each experience type means by clicking the link below.

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Week 1 Tuesday: Action for Children Superhero Fundraiser - £4 additional cost. Let your child’s imagination soar as they design and create their very own superhero cape to take home! Children can dress up as their favourite superheroes and enjoy a day of fun, creativity, and adventure. As a bonus, £1 from the £4 special event fee will be donated to Action for Children, helping support an important cause while they enjoy the fun.
Week 1 Wednesday: Build Your Own Speed Racer Car - £4 additional cost. Children will craft their very own speed racer using a fun Make & Take kit. Whether they choose to recreate famous racing colours from their favourite team or design their own, they’ll enjoy building and decorating their personalised car. Once built and painted, the cars can be taken home for even more racing fun!
Week 2 Tuesday: Space-Themed Crafts - £2 additional cost. Children will get an out-of-this-world experience as they craft both a wooden rocket and a glider, each one ready to be decorated with paints and pens. Once completed, they can take their space creations home in a special Make & Take bag, letting their imagination soar beyond the stars.
Week 2 Wednesday: Sports Star Challenge - £9 additional cost. Get ready for action-packed fun as children compete in colour-coded teams for the Sports Star Challenge champion title. With games like the Giant Egg 'n' Spoon race, Super Sack Race, Tug o' War, and more, everyone will have a blast! All equipment, including team bibs, headbands, and a referee, is provided for this 90-minute event.

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Our passionate team of DBS-checked, professionally trained staff are ready to welcome your child and immerse them in our exciting world of fun new opportunities. But it’s hugely important that you also feel supported by us from the word go, so we’ve collated a wealth of information to help you get started, from making your first booking to everything you can expect on your first day at one of our clubs.

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Holiday HQ is the ultimate destination for kids seeking an unforgettable escape from the school routine during the school holidays. With thrilling outdoor adventures, creative workshops, cooking classes, and interactive learning sessions, our expert team offers a dynamic blend of engaging activities and enriching experiences.
We’re committed to making each child’s holiday not only entertaining but also a valuable opportunity for growth.
At Holiday HQ, children build new friendships, explore their passions, and return to school with memories that last a lifetime.
At Holiday HQ, every day is brimming with exciting activities designed to captivate and engage children.
Our daily schedule combines planned activities with opportunities for children to share their own ideas, ensuring each day is filled with fun and unforgettable memories.
Each week also features a Special Event and a Make and Take session, allowing children to get creative and bring home the joy and memories of camp. Additionally, with two unique Daily Themed Activities tailored to the day's theme, every day provides fresh and imaginative experiences that guarantee plenty of fun.
Learn more about our experience types below!
Special Events: Children will enjoy unique performances, games, and activities brought directly to them by expert facilitators. From epic dance parties and sports clinics to hands-on cooking fun, each week offers a fresh and exciting experience.
Make & Take: Children will craft their own unique creations to take home as Holiday HQ souvenirs! Whether it’s arts and crafts, DIY science experiments, or designing their own t-shirt, each creation becomes a treasured Holiday HQ keepsake.
Daily Themed Activities: Each day, children embark upon a new adventure with our exciting themed activities! Every school holiday revolves around a central theme, introducing fresh and engaging experiences daily. Two hero activities, related to the day's theme, ensure that children remain engaged and entertained every day.
Our Holiday HQ programme will enhance the experience of attending a JAG school holiday club! We have a lot more structure across all of our clubs, as well as being able to offer our families full access to the daily schedule of activities and events that children can enjoy. Holiday HQ is already endorsed by families in Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland, as it offers a fresh theme for each holiday period, delivering a vibrant mix of activities every day. From arts and crafts to sports and STEM, each day brings something new and exciting, ensuring there’s something for everyone!
It's all about fun!
No two days are ever the same at Holiday HQ, and each holiday period promises experience types (Make & Take, Special Events and Daily Themed Activities), planned activities with opportunities for children to share their own ideas, ensuring each day is filled with fun and unforgettable memories. What is consistent, however, is the way we carefully structure our club days to give children a wide breadth of activities and experiences they love. For them, it’s all about fun!
For parents, it’s also reassuring to know that our Holiday HQ programme prepares children for life, with an important role for every child in every session.
To find out more about what we have on offer for children over the next holiday period, go to our what's on page. All activities within our clubs can be subject to change due to availability.
Junior Adventures Group does not provide food (unless you have booked via the HAF programme - please contact our friendly JAG customer care team if you would like further information on this) at our Holiday HQ clubs, so our families will need to ensure that they pack a healthy and nutritious lunch for their children.
Please also note that all JAG clubs are also nut-free zones.
Packed lunch recommendation: Please bear in mind that refrigeration is not available at our settings, so please follow our recommendation for your child(ren's) lunch; non-fizzy drinks, fresh and non-processed food such as fruit, vegetables, wholemeal bread and biscuits, raisins, natural yoghurts, crackers as well as ice packs, frozen gel or frozen juice drinks.
Drinking water is always available - please ensure your child brings a water bottle with them!
Please factor in our unpredictable English weather for our holiday clubs, whether that’s sun cream and sun hat or waterproofs and warmer clothing.
With a wide variety of activities on offer every day, your children will be most comfortable in practical activewear. You might also want to provide a change of clothes that you don’t mind getting messy in outdoor play or arts & crafts!
We always suggest that any clothing or items brought to club are clearly labelled and ask that children don't bring any valuable toys or belongings to club, as JAG cannot be held responsible if they go missing.
If applicable, don’t forget to pack a swimming kit, swimming aids (if required) and a towel for your child.
Junior Adventures Group does not provide food (unless you have booked via the HAF programme - please contact our friendly JAG customer care team if you would like further information on this) at our holiday clubs, so our families will need to ensure that they pack a healthy and nutritious lunch for their children to keep them fuelled for the fun day ahead!
We recommend healthy options with a selection of proteins, fruit, veg & carbohydrates that will enable children to remain alert and active all day. There are plenty of sugar-free snacks which can also ensure children can stock up during our breaks, such as crackers, popcorn, dried fruit & much more!
Children will also have access to water to fill up their water bottles. To ensure all children are safe, please note that all our Holiday Clubs are nut-free zones, including items that state ‘May include nuts’.
Please note that if you have a booking through HAF, lunch is provided, and children will only need to bring a refillable water bottle.
For families eligible to receive HAF funding, please ensure you have registered through your local authority if required.
Please note that some local authorities use their own booking systems, so be sure to check first. If you have been advised to use the Junior Adventures Group booking system, then follow the below steps to secure your child(ren)'s place:
*Parents who have already registered should be able to skip steps 1 & 2
1. Please create an account/login to your online account and secure your place online by clicking our 'Book Now' button.
2. Please confirm that you have read the Terms and Conditions
3. Add your desired HAF Holiday Club location as the centre
4. Add your child(ren) to your account before attempting to make a booking
5. Ensure all the Consent questions, Collector, Emergency Contacts and Doctor details are added.
6. After this, click on ‘Book Activity’ and select the relevant HAF activity – this will ensure your booking is free.*
7. Select the dates you wish to book!
8. Enter your URN and HAF promo code (you should have received this from your school or local authority) at checkout.
*Please ensure to book under the 'Holiday Activity Fund ONLY' activity and apply the promo code sent to you by your local authority or School; otherwise, you will be charged for your booking. Please note that some local authorities will send a Unique Reference Number (URN). This will also need to be applied to your booking where necessary.
We look forward to welcoming your family to our holiday clubs! If you have any further queries regarding HAF, please don’t hesitate to contact Junior Adventures Group’s friendly Customer Care team via email at hello@junioradventuresgroup.co.uk or telephone at 0333 577 1533.
At JAG, we offer children unforgettable and enriching experiences. As part of this, we occasionally partner with external providers to deliver Special Events/Days. Special Events can range from ZooLab visits to Silent Discos and so much more!
Please note that any Special Events will incur additional costs upon booking.
To find out more about what we have on offer for children over the next holiday period, go to our what's on page or your venue's page where you can find special event information. Please note that all activities within our clubs can be subject to change due to availability.