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How to Save Money on Summer Holiday Camps: Flexible Payments, Childcare Savings and Exclusive Discounts
Planning your child's summer holiday activities is exciting, but keeping costs manageable is often a top priority for families. The good news is that there are several ways to make summer holiday camps more affordable without compromising on quality, fun or flexibility.
At Barracudas, we understand the importance of providing excellent value alongside exceptional experiences. That's why we offer a range of payment options, discounts and savings opportunities to help families secure the best rates for summer holiday camps.
Spread the Cost with a Low Deposit
Booking early is one of the best ways to secure your preferred dates and take advantage of lower prices. To make this even easier, Barracudas allows families to reserve their summer camp places with a small deposit.
You can book now and pay later with:
Just £15 per day per child, or
£50 per week per child
This means you can secure your child's place today with some breathing space before paying the full balance.
For summer camps, the remaining balance isn't due until 1st July, giving families extra flexibility.
Pay in Instalments with Klarna
For even greater flexibility, Barracudas offers payment through Klarna.
Klarna allows parents to spread the cost of summer holiday camps into manageable payments, helping you budget in a way that suits your family. Whether you're booking a few days or several weeks of camp, Klarna provides a convenient way to secure your child's place while managing household expenses.
Save 20% with Tax-Free Childcare
One of the most effective ways to reduce the cost of summer holiday childcare is through the Government's Tax-Free Childcare scheme.
For every £8 you pay into your Tax-Free Childcare account, the Government adds an extra £2. This effectively gives eligible families a 20% saving on childcare costs.
For example:
Pay in £80 and receive £100 to spend on childcare
Pay in £800 and receive £1,000 to spend on childcare
These savings can make a significant difference when booking summer holiday camps, helping families access high-quality childcare at a lower overall cost.
If you're eligible, using Tax-Free Childcare with Barracudas is one of the smartest ways to maximise your summer camp budget.
Use Childcare Vouchers
If you're already enrolled in an employer-supported Childcare Voucher scheme, you may be able to use your vouchers towards the cost of Barracudas summer camps.
Childcare Vouchers remain an excellent way for eligible families to reduce out-of-pocket childcare expenses and make school holiday childcare more affordable.
Book Early for the Best Prices
The earlier you book, the more you can save.
Barracudas offers early booking discounts, with prices increasing gradually as camp dates approach and places become more limited.
Booking early helps you:
Access the lowest available rates
Secure your preferred camp location and dates
Spread costs over a longer period
Avoid disappointment during popular summer weeks
As demand increases and camps fill up, prices rise, so booking sooner rather than later can result in meaningful savings.
Earn Rewards with Recommend a Friend
Our Recommend a Friend scheme is the perfect way to build up credit and make great savings on first time bookings. Whether you've already had a great experience on camp, or have recently discovered us and love what you see; you can recommend us to your friends, family and colleagues and get great rewards for you and discounts for them.
Through our Recommend a Friend scheme, you can earn:
£20 account credit for every new family you introduce
£20 off their first booking for the friend you refer
There is no limit to how many friends you can recommend, making it a simple way to build credit and reduce future camp costs.
Save More with Sibling Discounts
Families booking for multiple children can benefit from additional savings through our Sibling Discount.
When you:
Book for two or more children, and
Reserve 10 or more individual camp days
You'll save £5 per day booked, per child.
This offer applies to individual day bookings and is a great way to reduce costs for larger families booking multiple days within the school holiday season.
Simply enter the code SIBLING10 in the promotion box during booking and the discount will be applied automatically, giving you at least £30 off your total booking.
Exclusive Discounts for Blue Light Card Holders
At Barracudas, we're proud to support the incredible individuals working in the NHS, social care sector and armed forces.
Blue Light Card holders can enjoy exclusive savings including:
£20 off weekly camp rates
£5 off daily camp rates
Half-price Early & Late Clubs
These discounts are our way of expressing gratitude to those who dedicate themselves to supporting our communities.
Combine Savings for Maximum Value
Many families are surprised by how much they can save when combining multiple offers.
For example, you could:
Book early to secure the best rates
Pay using Tax-Free Childcare for a 20% saving
Earn referral credit through Recommend a Friend
Benefit from Sibling Discounts
By taking advantage of the options available, summer holiday camps can become significantly more affordable while still providing children with exciting activities, new friendships and unforgettable experiences.
Make Summer More Affordable with Barracudas
Finding high-quality, flexible and affordable summer holiday childcare doesn't have to be difficult. With deposits from just £15 per day, flexible payment options through Klarna, Tax-Free Childcare, Childcare Vouchers and a range of family discounts, Barracudas offers plenty of ways to help parents manage costs and secure great value this summer. See more on Barracudas camps payment options.
Book early, explore the savings available and give your child a summer packed with adventure, learning and fun at Barracudas.
