To be perfectly honest I was jealous of my boys being able to stay: if it wasn’t the inflatables going up, there were go-carts being unloaded and a bunch of really friendly people welcoming all the kids. It’s perfect!
Elizabeth Northey
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La Retraite has incredible facilities to offer. Gigantic, multiple bright blue astroturf pitches, large sports hall, basketball court, dance studio and multiple grassy areas will set the scene for Non-Stop Fun holidays with Activ Camps. With all this space and modern facilities we have everything needed to run our favourite Activ Camp activities.
Situated in between of Clapham South, Balham and Streatham Hill stations this venue is a great option for families across South London.
Parent Guide
What To Bring
- Lunch
- Two healthy snacks
- Water bottle
- Swimming kit
- Spare clothes including underwear
Lunch – All children will need to bring a packed lunch, to keep the energy up for the non-stop fun throughout the day!
Snacks – Children are given the opportunity to have snack time during the two break times throughout the day, please pack additional items to their packed lunch. We also have a small tuck shop with cereal bars and juice boxes, each item costs 50p.
Allergens on camp – Activ Camps is, unfortunately, unable to completely control the presence of allergens on camp. Of course, we have members of our team trained to respond to allergic reactions, including the administering of auto-adrenaline injectors, and have a robust medication policy in place. Our staff are also instructed to regularly remind children not to share food. Parents and carers are encouraged, for the safety of all children on site, to avoid sending their children to camp with foods that include prevalent food allergens. These include nuts, eggs, shellfish and chickpeas. Please click here to learn more about food allergens.
Swimming Kit – Although we won’t be swimming this summer, when the weather’s hot, we love to get outside for Water Fight Mania so please pack a kit for this in addition to the spare clothes!
What To Wear
Rainy Days
- T-shirt
- Hoodie or jumper
- Rain jacket
- Jogging bottoms or trousers
- Trainers
Sunny Days
- T-shirt
- Hoodie or jumper
- Sunhat
- Shorts or trousers
- Trainers
- Suncream
Please always ensure that your belongings are clearly labelled with your child’s name. If lost, we will then be able to return them to you. We do not advise that you send your children to camps in expensive clothing.
Timings
Drop Off
08.30 – 09.15
Pick Up
16:30 – 17:00
Please note, to help ensure a safe sign in procedure, some waiting time can be expected to drop off/pick up your child, especially at the beginning of the week.
Late Pick Up
We also provide a late pick up service which you can add to your booking at checkout. Timings and pricing are below.
Late Pick Up: 17:00 – 18:00 – £6.00.
Contact Details
Camp phone line: 07354 796700
Please note this number is only available when the camp is in operation.
Camp Dates
Easter Holidays 2023
- 3rd – 6th April
- 11th – 14th April
May Half Term 2023
- 30th May – 2nd June
Summer Holidays 2023
- 24th July – 1st September
October Half Term 2023
- 23rd – 27th October
Directions
Drop Off & Collection will happen at the entrance
on Atkins Road via the car park gates closest to
St Bernadette Junior School.
If you are having any trouble finding us, look out
for our staff dressed in blue who will be able to
direct you.
Discounts & Prices
2023 Rates
Single day: £47.00
Full-week price: £199.00 (with discount applied)
There are discounts and savings to be made with Activ Camps…
Sibling discount: 10% off any booking
Multi-discount: 10% off your booking if you booking 10 days or more with Activ Camps
Weekly discount: Get £36.00 off your booking when you book a full week with us (Mon – Fri). This discount can be repeated across weeks, so for example, booking two weeks will activate a £72.00 discount!
Only one discount, the highest, can be applied on any single booking and these cannot be used in conjunction with other offers and promotions.
Early Pick Up/Arriving Late to Camp
If you are picking up early, please let the staff know at sign-in so that they can note this down earlier. It’s also a good idea to give them a quick ring if possible shortly before your arrival so that they can be ready.
The number to call can be found under ‘Camp Contact Details’.
Activ Camps will not be able to accommodate any collections between 1550 – 1630.
If you are running late please call the site team on the site number displayed under ‘Camp Contact Details’.
Groupings
If you would like your child to be with a friend, please be aware that grouping requests must be made at sign in.
Since groups are created daily, please ensure to repeat your request each morning to the staff on site. Please note that due to the complex nature of groupings we cannot always accommodate every grouping request.
If you are arriving later than 09:15am it will be very unlikely that we can accommodate your grouping request as groups may already be full.
Lost Property
Please ensure you check that your child has all of their belongings before leaving the premises.
Lost property is collected and placed on a table next to the sign-out desk every day. If you have lost an item, please ask a member of staff on camp to view our lost property.
If you are not returning to the site again, please call the site phone number found under ‘Camp Contact Details’ to check if your item has been found.
We ask that all lost property be collected from the site before the final Friday of the camp season.
Medication form: Your child(ren) will not be able to join if we do not have the correct, and in-date, medication for them.
Please complete the Medication Form in advance if you are bringing medication to camp
Click here to to download Medication Form
Epipen form: If your child is bringing an Auto-Adrenaline Injector (Epipen), then you will need to fill in a different form.
Allergens on camp:
With the wide range of allergens that there are, Activ Camps is unfortunately unable to completely control the presence of these on camp. Of course, we have members of our team trained to respond to allergic reactions, including the administering of auto-adrenaline injectors, and have a robust medication policy in place. Our staff are also instructed to regularly remind children not to share food.
Parents and carers are encouraged, for the safety of all children on site, to avoid sending your children to camp with foods that include prevalent food allergens. These include nuts, eggs, shellfish and chickpeas. Please click here to learn more about food allergens.
Mobile Phone Policy
We understand that mobile phones are important for older children travelling independently to and from camp. However, children at Activ Camps will be reminded that the use of phones between 09:30 and 16:40 is not allowed. This especially applies to inside the changing rooms.
They will be offered the opportunity to hand in their phones to the site office. Activ Camps staff reserve the right to, and will, confiscate mobile phones if a child is seen using one. The same can be applied to devices such as smartwatches with camera and messaging capabilities. Unless absolutely necessary, please leave these items at home.
BOOKINGS
Bookings cannot be reserved. They can only be confirmed once payment has been received.
It is advisable to call if paying by childcare vouchers within two weeks of the start of a camp.
PAYMENT METHODS
We accept the following payments:
- Childcare Vouchers
- Debit/Credit Card
THE BEST KIDS CAMPS IN LONDON
Address
Atkins RoadSW12 0AB, London, GB
Contact
Opening Hours
Monday: 08:00 – 17:00 o'ClockTuesday: 08:00 – 17:00 o'Clock
Wednesday: 08:00 – 17:00 o'Clock
Thursday: 08:00 – 17:00 o'Clock
Friday: 08:00 – 17:00 o'Clock
Opening Hours
Monday: 08:00 – 17:00 o'ClockTuesday: 08:00 – 17:00 o'Clock
Wednesday: 08:00 – 17:00 o'Clock
Thursday: 08:00 – 17:00 o'Clock
Friday: 08:00 – 17:00 o'Clock