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Q: When do your school holiday activity camps run throughout the year?

We run holiday camps during Easter , summer and half term school breaks with flexible booking options in each region. View specific dates and availability by choosing your nearest venue .

Q: When are the balances due?

Our balance due dates for the following 2026 seasons are: Easter: Monday 1st March 2027 Summer: Thursday 1st July 2027 Half term camps: February half term: Monday 1st February 2027 May half term: Monday 17th May 2027 October half term: Monday 11th October 2026

Question 1

When do your school holiday activity camps run throughout the year?

Accepted Answer

We run holiday camps during Easter, summer and half term school breaks with flexible booking options in each region. View specific dates and availability by choosing your nearest venue.

Question 2

Where are your school holiday camps located across the UK?

Accepted Answer

Our camps run in multiple regions across South East England, including London, East Anglia, Essex, Surrey, Sussex and more. Find your closest location and dates on our Locations & Prices page.

Question 3

How do I book a place on a Barracudas school holiday camp in my area?

Accepted Answer

Booking is easy! Simply select your preferred camp location and dates on our website, complete the online registration, and secure your child’s place with a deposit. Early booking is recommended as spaces fill fast.

Question 4

What are the payment options?

Accepted Answer

We have a number of different payment options. You can either pay via credit/debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Revolut Pay, Klarna, Childcare Vouchers or Tax-Free Childcare online or over the phone. If you book early you can pay a deposit and the remainder at a later stage. You can also spread the cost of your booking over several months with our interest free Easy Payment Plan (EPP). NB: We don't accept Amex, Paypal or cheque.

*Now accepting Klarna payments (simply click on 'card payment/full' and the Klarna options will show on the next screen).

Question 5

Can I pay a deposit?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The prices and dates for our activity camps are released in November and from this point up until the balance due date you can secure your booking with a deposit. After the balance due dates bookings will need to be paid in full at the time of booking.

Question 6

Can I pay in instalments (EPP)?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You can spread the cost of your booking over several months with our interest free Easy Payment Plan (EPP). You just need to secure your booking with a deposit then you can spread the cost with equal monthly payments up to the balance due date. You can select this option when booking online, or with our team over the phone.

We'll debit your card on the first working day of each month, with the final payment on the following dates:

February- 1st February 2027

Easter- 1st March 2027

May- 3rd May 2027

Summer- 1st July 2027

October- 1st October 2027

See more on the benefits and how to pay with EPP.

Question 7

When are the balances due?

Accepted Answer

Our balance due dates for the following 2026 seasons are:

Easter: Monday 1st March 2027

Summer: Thursday 1st July 2027

Half term camps:
February half term: Monday 1st February 2027
May half term: Monday 17th May 2027
October half term: Monday 11th October 2026

Question 8

Do you accept Childcare Vouchers & how do I pay with them?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can use childcare vouchers as full or part payment. You can either book online and select this option or notify us over the phone. Either way your booking will save on our system for 10 days until we receive your childcare vouchers. After this date, if we haven't received payment for your booking it will be automatically removed.

However, if you are booking within 7 days of the booking start date you will be required to pay by a credit/debit card at the time of booking and then be reimbursed once we receive your childcare vouchers. For reimbursement for February, Easter, May and summer camps, Childcare Vouchers/Tax-Free childcare must be received by the end of September 2027 and for October camps by end of October 2027.

If you receive childcare vouchers through a company not listed here or its through your employer run voucher scheme please contact us on 01480 467567 and we'll be able to guide you through the process.

For full details please see our Childcare voucher page.

Question 9

Do you accept Tax Free childcare & how do I pay with this?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can pay in part or in full with Tax Free childcare. You can select the option to pay by Tax-Free childcare online where you must enter your long reference number (usually 4 initials followed by 5 digits and ending in TFC e.g. BBAR12345TFC). Alternatively, let us know when you book by phone. Please note you will need to have your reference to hand when making a booking.

Like Childcare Voucher payments, the booking will save on our system for 10 days. If we haven't received the minimum payment for your booking by this time, the booking will be automatically removed.

If you are booking within 7 days of the booking start date you will need to make the full payment by credit/debit card at the time of booking which we will reimburse you once we receive the Tax Free Childcare payment. For reimbursement for February, Easter, May and summer camps, Childcare Vouchers/Tax Free childcare must be received by the end of September 2027 and for October camps by end of October 2027.

Please see our Childcare voucher page for more details on Tax-Free Childcare. We also have a handy guide for how to pay with Tax-Free childcare.

Question 10

What are the Flex and Non-Flex booking options?

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We know plans can change and that’s why we offer you a choice of flexibility with your booking. You can book one of two products; a Flex or Non-Flex option. Please choose the right level of flexibility for you.

If you book our Flex option (just £4 per day) you can change your dates (subject to availability and price changes) or cancel right up until the last working day before your child’s first day at camp for that week. Plus, if your child is ill and can’t attend, we’ll make up the days or refund you, your choice.

Please note, with our non-Flex option, you can still change dates (within the same school holiday period) up to 14 days before your child is due to attend, but the booking cannot be cancelled and is non-refundable. If there is a difference in price from the original day booked and the current rate for the new day/s at the time of moving the booking, you will be required to pay the additional amount.

See full details of our Flex and Non-Flex options here and read our Terms & Conditions for a full understanding.

Please note, our Flex premium is non refundable when cancelling your booking.

Question 11

What if I choose the Non-Flex booking option?

Accepted Answer

With our Non-Flex option, you can still make changes to the dates on your booking (within the same school holiday period) up to 14 days before your child is due to attend (subject to availability). This type of booking cannot be cancelled and is non-refundable. If there is a difference in price from the original day booked and the current rate for the new day/s at the time of moving the booking, you will be required to pay the additional amount. See full Terms and Conditions.

Please note, our Flex premium is non refundable when cancelling your booking.

Question 12

What if I want to make changes to my booking?

Accepted Answer

We understand that your childcare plans can change and that’s why we offer our Flex and Non-Flex booking options. If you want complete flexibility to change your booking later, our Flex option would be best suited to you. This allows you to amend your booking up to the last working day before your child’s first day at camp in the week plus, allows for amendments or a refund due to illness. (Subject to availability and price changes)

With our Non-Flex option, you can still change dates (within the same season) up to 14 days before your child is due to attend (subject to availability), but the booking cannot be cancelled and is non-refundable. (Subject to availability and price changes, you may be required to pay extra)

Please see Terms & Conditions for full details.

Please note, our Flex premium is non refundable when cancelling your booking.

Question 13

What happens after I make my booking?

Accepted Answer

After you've made your booking you'll receive an email confirmation with all your booking details attached. Please make sure you check your invoice and let us know right away if anything is incorrect.

Nearer to the camp, we'll contact you again with a reminder to complete your child's Essential Information form and your QR code to use for secure drop off and collection at camp.

Question 14

Are there any pre camp arrival forms to complete?

Accepted Answer

Before your child comes to camp there are a few pre-arrival forms to complete. We can't accept any child on camp without an Essential Information form. This must be completed by 12pm Friday the week before they’re due to attend. To complete this you need to login to your Barracudas account and access the form under the 'Bookings' tab.

You can also access this from our parent app, available on Android and iOS. Just search ‘Barracudas Activity Day Camp’ and log in with your online account details.

Other forms you may need to fill out include:

BX+ Questionnaire (if your child is booked onto our BX+ course)
Epilepsy form
Anaphylaxis form (If your child is attending with an Epi pen)

Question 15

The Barracudas promise

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Your holiday childcare experience at Barracudas will be better than at any other activity camp.

Your child will always have a choice of activities, every session, and be valued in a safe and caring environment.

All Barracudas holiday camps are Ofsted registered, meeting strict standards for childcare, safety and staff training

Professional and caring staff will be 100% raring to go to deliver a fantastic fun programme for kids and complete reassurance for you!

Just read the testimonials from our parents to be reassured we deliver on our promises!

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