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Why Barracudas Camps Are Built With Children in Mind
As International Children’s Day approaches on 1st June, it’s the perfect time to celebrate childhood, adventure, friendship and fun.
At Barracudas, children are at the heart of everything we do. Our camps are carefully designed to keep children active, engaged, connected and screen-free throughout the school holidays, while giving them the freedom to explore activities they genuinely enjoy.
From sports and creative sessions to premium adventure activities, every part of the Barracudas experience is built to help children create memories they can’t wait to relive.
Keeping Children Active, Engaged and Screen-Free
In a world increasingly dominated by screens, Barracudas offers children the chance to reconnect with real-world experiences, friendships and physical activity.
Our camps encourage children to get moving, try something new, build confidence and spend time socialising with their peers in a fun and supportive environment.
Every day is packed with exciting opportunities that help children stay mentally and physically engaged throughout the holidays.
80+ Activities with Choice Every Session
At Barracudas, we know every child is different.
That’s why we offer over 80 activities with a choice every session, allowing children to personalise their camp experience based on their interests and energy levels.
Whether they want to be constantly on the go or prefer a more creative activity, children can shape their day around what excites them most.
This variety helps keep children motivated, engaged and enthusiastic about returning day after day.
Premium Activities Included at Every Camp
We believe holiday camps should feel exciting, memorable and full of opportunities children may not experience every day.
That’s why premium activities are included at EVERY Barracudas camp, giving children access to unique experiences alongside classic camp favourites.
Activities include:
Bouncy castles
Motor sports
Archery
Arts and crafts
Team games
Swimming (camps with pools)/Waterpark (summer only)
Aqua slide (summer only)
Performing arts
Adventure activities and more
Our camps offer a winning formula of activities that appeal to all kinds of interests , whether children are sports mad, highly creative, energetic and adventurous, or prefer a more laid-back pace.
Not a “One Size Fits All” Holiday Camp
Children thrive when activities feel appropriate, engaging and achievable for their age group.
That’s why Barracudas carefully designs activity programmes to suit each age grouping camp, ensuring children feel both challenged and supported throughout their time with us.
Younger children benefit from imaginative play, confidence-building and discovery, while older children enjoy greater independence, teamwork and skill development.
By tailoring experiences to different age groups, we create an environment where every child can feel comfortable, included and excited to take part. All of our timetables are carefully thought out and based on our ACTIVE Motto.
Building Confidence, Friendships and Lasting Memories
The Barracudas experience is about much more than simply keeping children occupied during the holidays.
Our camps help children:
Build confidence
Develop social skills
Make new friends
Try new activities
Grow in independence
Stay physically active
Many children return season after season and year after year, creating lasting friendships and treasured memories along the way.
Our promise is simple: to deliver “such an experience, they can’t wait to come back.”
And families regularly tell us we do exactly that.
This Trustpilot parent review pretty much sums it up:
"Highly recommend, very professional, very kind, and always excited to go back"
A Holiday Camp Experience Children Love
At Barracudas, we believe children deserve school holidays filled with adventure, creativity, movement and connection.
By offering exciting activities, real choice, age-appropriate programmes and a welcoming environment, we create camp experiences children genuinely look forward to.
This International Children’s Day, we’re proud to continue creating unforgettable school holiday experiences that help children stay active, engaged and happily screen-free all summer long.
