School holiday camps for ages 5–12
At JC Academy, children help shape their day. Each day has multiple sessions where children choose what they do: football, painting, LEGO building, science experiments or dancing. We believe the best days are built with the children, not just for them.
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Next camp: Christmas holiday camp
Camps begin w/c Monday 21 December 2026. Reserve your places online, and don’t forget you can book now, pay later. Places are capped for maximum enjoyment, so don’t miss out! Short on time? Email admin@jcacademy.co.uk with your dates and we’ll add them to your account.
Christmas holiday camp timetable
Mon 21 – Wed 23 December 2026
Elf Training Academy
On Monday, our elves in training get their very own elf hats and name badges and make magical reindeer food! We’ll then take on snowball dodgeball and candy cane limbo, before everyone earns their Official Elf Certificate!
PJ Polar Express
On Tuesday, come to camp in your PJs! We’ll make believe bracelets, snowman biscuits and candy cane Christmas cards, then enjoy snowman bowling and lots of Christmas games!
The Big Christmas Party
On Wednesday, wear your Christmas jumper for our big Christmas party! We’ll make paper chains, Christmas cards and festive photo frames, play reindeer ring toss and present delivery relay races, and finish with a disco, musical statues and bubbles!
If your child does not like any of the activities listed, other activities will always be available.
FREE trials available – book a free trial session.
A day at camp
For the active ones
All of our venues have large halls and fantastic outdoor areas. Expect the classics such as jump the river, don’t wake Grandma and group sports, plus escape room activities and scavenger hunt adventures.
When they need time out
Libraries, quiet rooms and shaded outdoor spaces to read, do quizzes or doodle. Your child will always have the option of a quiet space when needed.
Times & prices 2026
| Full day 7.45am – 6.15pm | £36 |
| Core day 8.30am – 5.30pm | £33 |
| School hours 9am – 3.30pm | £27.50 |
| Morning 8.30am – 12.30pm | £22 |
| Afternoon 1.30pm – 5.30pm | £22 |
Per child. The 7.45am–6.15pm full day is available at Camp Darwin, Camp Five Ways and Camp Coppice; other venues open 8.30am–5.30pm. Save 20% with Tax-Free Childcare, or pay with childcare vouchers.
What to bring
A packed lunch, a bottled drink and sensible, weather-appropriate clothing. Our venues are nut-free zones. Full details are in the parent pack emailed when you book.
HAF places
Funded Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) places are available this Christmas at Camp Littleton (Cannock), Camp Oakridge (Stafford) and Camp Outwoods (Burton upon Trent).
Are you a school looking for holiday camps?
We run Ofsted-registered holiday camps on school sites. Get in touch to bring JC Academy to your school.
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