Juggling the summer Holidays, Plans when working when you have kids

We have all been there

It is that time of year again, the last week of school and there has been so much in the run up to it you are looking forward to a break…..A break?! When working it is actually a juggle and just a break from the normal routine.    

What do we do?  We sit with a diary / excel sheet of the days over the Summer Holidays and make a list to fill in who is doing what and where.

I have attached a template to download at the end of this post so you can see what I mean and for you to use – let me know if it helps! Ours will be completed today so I will share the finished plan when complete so you can see what I mean.

To help with planning please find below some links to what holiday clubs, events and ideas are on during the 2024 Summer holidays local to us and some fantastic contacts to help you.

Holiday Clubs 

Beau and Arrow Events – Dance, theme days, SEN sessions, crafts, dancing, singing and soft play. Take a look at the events page for a full list and availability. From age 0 to teens.

https://beauandarrow.co.uk

Phillippa Gunn Art – Summer holiday club painting and art plans, there are also art boxes available to buy for you to do in your time with your child. Take a look at the events page for a full list and availability. From ages 6-12.

https://phillippagunnart.co.uk/school-holiday-workshops/

Maxim Sports Coaching – Activity camps, sports, dance and much more. Take a look at the events page for a full list and availability. From ages 4-13.

https://www.maximsportscoaching.co.uk/book-online/

White Dragon Activity Centre – Archery, axe throwing and survival skills. Take a look at the events page for a full list and availability. From ages 7-16.

https://whitedragonactivitycentre.co.uk

Little Oaks – Summer holiday clubs with a different theme each week. Take a look at the events page for a full list and availability.

https://www.littleoakskids.com/holiday-clubs

Activity Events and Ideas – What we have seen or been recommended so far

Jimmys Farm – Lots to do over the Summer including camping with dinosaurs!!

https://jimmysfarm.com/events/

Maldon Splash Park – Check dates for opening and availability but great when the sun decides to appear….

https://www.visitmaldon.co.uk/splash-park/

Then we have – BeWILDerwood, Pleasurewood Hills, Clacton Pier, local castles, the zoo, pottery painting, beach visits, shopping days, park visits, fruit picking…so much locally it is worth a google! 

What have we missed?  Feel free to comment or message us with links to any local holiday clubs so we can update.

Let us know how helpful this is and have a fantastic Summer.   

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