16/05/2025
Why Barracudas Is the UK’s Top Choice for Summer Camps
When the school bell rings for the last time before the holidays, parents face the big question: how do we keep our kids active, entertained, and safe all summer long? The answer? Barracudas Summer Camps — the UK’s Champions of Fun.
With over 30 years of experience, all locations Ofsted registered, and an Excellent rating on Trustpilot with over 1,700 reviews, Barracudas is the name families trust to deliver unforgettable summer adventures and peace of mind for parents.
Here's why we’re the leading choice for summer camps across the UK:
☀️ Summer Sorted: Maximum Fun, Zero Worries
Our summer camps are designed to give children the best holidays ever, and parents the confidence that their kids are in safe, professional hands.
- All camps Ofsted registered
- Over 1.7k verified Trustpilot reviews with an Excellent rating
- 30+ years’ experience delivering trusted holiday childcare
- A fantastic Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 69, showing sky high parent satisfaction
Whether you need cover for a day, a week, or the whole summer, we’re here to help make school holidays hassle-free and full of smiles.
🏕️ The Only Summer Camp Where Kids Choose Every Session
What makes our summer camps truly special? Choice.
Barracudas is the only holiday camp in the UK where children choose their activity for every single session. That means they’re not just attending — they’re creating their own summer adventure.
With over 80 exciting activities available, including:
- Sports like football, fencing, and basketball
- Creative arts and crafts
- Outdoor exploration and water play
- Teambuilding challenges
- Techy fun with coding and STEM
- Thrill-seeking motor sports and archery
…your child is always doing what they love.
🏰 Fully Equipped for Maximum Summer Fun
While some summer camps rotate their premium equipment between sites, every single Barracudas summer camp is fully loaded — all summer long:
- Inflatable bouncy castles at every camp
- Motor sports activities (go-karts!) always on-site
- Archery sessions as a standard part of the fun
- Water fun guaranteed, either with a swimming pool, or waterpark and all camps have an aqua slide
That’s how we make sure every child, at every location, gets the full Barracudas experience.
🎭 Unique Activities You Won’t Find Anywhere Else
We don’t just follow trends — we create our own.
Barracudas is powered by imagination. We’ve added unique twists to classic favourites, introduced our own special activities, and continuously innovate to ignite new passions. From the moment they arrive, children feel like they’re part of something truly exciting and different.
And with our Weekly Themes, every day brings new surprises. Whether your child joins us for one day or the whole holiday, no two days feel the same.
⚡ Our ACTIVE Motto: Thoughtful Timetables, Guaranteed Fun
At the heart of our programming is our ACTIVE Motto — a carefully designed structure that ensures variety, energy, and engagement in every camp timetable. This isn't just childcare — it's development through play, exploration, and discovery.
Every moment is crafted to build confidence, friendships, and lasting memories.
🏆 Why Parents Trust Barracudas Summer Camps
- Safe and secure environments, inspected and Ofsted-registered
- Excellent feedback from parents in post-camp surveys
- Over 1.7k Trustpilot reviews (rated excellent) proving that families love and recommend us
- A warm, welcoming atmosphere that keeps kids coming back year after year
When you choose Barracudas, you’re choosing a summer camp that puts your child first — and keeps parents in the loop and worry-free.
🌞 Choose Barracudas for the Ultimate Summer Camp Experience
Give your child a summer packed with laughter, choice, confidence, and creativity — and give yourself the peace of mind that comes with booking with a trusted, top-rated provider.
With locations across the UK and a team dedicated to delivering smiles all summer long, Barracudas really is the #1 summer camp for kids.
Find your nearest camp and book your place today — before we fill up!
Barracudas. Champions of Fun.