10/04/2026

Sunshine, Smiles & Super Explorers 🌞

What a difference a bit of sunshine makes! This week at Easter camp has been filled with blue skies, warm spring days, and non-stop outdoor fun. With 41 camps open, the energy across our camps has been incredible and our Super Explorers theme has taken things to a whole new level.

Weekly Theme: Super Explorers 🧭🌍

Our Super Explorers Weekly Theme has been at the heart of everything we’ve done this week at Easter camp. Children have been discovering new skills, building confidence, and embracing adventure through a huge variety of activities.

From woodland trails and orienteering to creative challenges, team-building missions and imaginative games, our explorers have been busy navigating, creating and collaborating. Whether they were cracking codes, tackling obstacle courses, or working together in team challenges, it’s been all about curiosity, confidence and trying something new.

Head Office Out & About 👀

While our fantastic Area Managers are always on hand supporting camps, this week also saw plenty of visits from our Head Office team. These visits are a really important part of what we do; giving us a chance to experience camp first-hand, connect with teams and children, and make sure everything is running just as it should.

Across 21 visits, there were so many brilliant moments:

• Our marketing team captured some amazing “day in the life” content at Letchworth and St Albans 
• Our compliance officer had a fantastic visit at our Bedford camp
• Karen, Barracudas Director, visited Chigwell and Woodford, seeing high-energy camps packed with outdoor activities and a brilliant atmosphere
• Teams were able to top up resources, support sessions, and celebrate all the great work happening on camp

Most importantly, these visits help us stay close to the real camp experience, something we truly value.

Around Our Easter Camps

Here’s a snapshot of the fun, variety and energy across our Easter camps this week…

Bedford

A strong, experienced team delivering a wide range of activities, from motor sports and swimming to Quidditch, escape rooms and karaoke. A great mix of high-energy fun and creative exploration.

Brighton

A brilliant atmosphere with a warm welcome each morning. Sessions have been high quality across the board, from lacrosse and motor sports to swimming and drama, all delivered with confidence and care.

Horsham

Fantastic feedback from parents reflects the energy here. Activities like cheer-leading, STEM challenges and “The Apprentice”-style drama sessions have kept children fully engaged.

Twickenham Waldegrave

A really lovely camp atmosphere, with thoughtful leadership and a focus on creating memorable moments. From friendship bands to obstacle courses, it’s been a week full of variety.

St Albans

Another strong week with excellent session delivery. Younger children have loved Active Play, while across camp there’s been everything from swimming and archery to Kin-Ball and cricket.

Orpington (New for 2026!)

A fantastic first season with a welcoming setup and a great mix of new and experienced staff. Activities like woodland adventures, Quidditch and karaoke have created a fun and inclusive feel.

Woking

A well-run camp with a strong Early Years provision and a team building great relationships with families. Activities like circus skills, archery and capture the flag have been a big hit.

Chislehurst

A high-quality camp with strong systems in place and excellent delivery across sessions. There’s a real sense of belonging here, with children fully engaged in everything from swimming to escape rooms.

Romford

A calm, organised camp with a hardworking team. Standout sessions in archery and motor sports have focused on skill-building as well as fun.

Chigwell

Visited this week and full of atmosphere, with teams making the most of the sunshine. A great mix of sports, drama and outdoor adventures kept children active and engaged.

Woodford

Another visit highlight, with a confident and experienced team running a smooth operation. Activities ranged from fencing and motorsports to creative woodland trails and team challenges.

Welwyn

A lovely setting with strong session delivery. Children have enjoyed everything from circus skills and archery to team-building games and talent shows.

Ripley

A welcoming camp with great feedback from both parents and children. Well-structured sessions and engaging activities like woodland adventures and creative crafts made for a fantastic week.

Watford

A lively and welcoming camp (with a surprise guest appearance from a badger!). Sessions ran smoothly with great structure, and children loved activities like fencing, cheer-leading and outdoor exploration.

Twickenham St Catherine’s

A calm and efficient setup with excellent teamwork. Swimming sessions stood out for their organisation and safety, alongside a wide variety of engaging activities.

Huntingdon

A consistently fantastic camp with great session delivery across the board. From swimming and motor sports to Mini Olympics and team games, there’s been plenty to keep everyone active.

Here's a snapshot of the week at Easter camp:

Catch the Action 📸

Keep an eye on our social media channels for a behind-the-scenes look at “This Week at Camp”. It’s the best way to see all the fun, friendships and unforgettable moments in action!

Head over to Facebook or Instagram for a peak into just some of the fun we've had on camp!

Staff member of the week

We're really proud of our amazing on-camp staff, who work so hard to make sure Barracudas delivers amazing experiences to every child, every day. This week we're celebrating Cleo from our Sevenoaks camp. Here's what our Camp Manager said:

"Cleo has truly earned Staff Member of the Week for her outstanding dedication and positive impact. As a Group Leader, she consistently goes above and beyond to support both her team and the children in her care. Her sessions were engaging, energetic, and full of fun, with children clearly enjoying every moment. Cleo’s excellent communication skills and her ability to model high-quality work make her a fantastic role model for new staff.."

Well done, Cleo! Thanks for bringing all your care and energy to help create amazing experiences at camp ❤️

Looking Ahead 👀

While many of our Easter camps wrap up after a fantastic two weeks, the fun isn’t over just yet…

We’ve still got three camps running next week; Canterbury, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge, where children will be diving into another exciting week, this time with our Creative Colours theme.

Another brilliant week of Easter camp adventures done and we’re already looking forward to the next! 🌟