2 Year Old Holiday Club Afternoon (Clifton College ONLY)

Clifton College Nursery Pupils Only.

This provides a stimulating and creative environment for young children during the holidays. Qualified and experienced staff will support children to engage in age-appropriate activities with particular attention paid to personal development, interaction with others and, most importantly, fun!

To book, please contact the Holiday Club Administrator on 0117 315 7666 or email to ccsl@cliftoncollege.com.

Half Day:

£37 (10.00am - 1.00pm)

£32 (1.00pm - 4.00pm) 

Full Day:

£64 (10.00am - 4.00pm)

Early Play from 8.00am and Stay & Play until 6.00pm included at no extra charge.

Registration: Clifton College Nursery, Guthrie Road, BS8 3HB. 

Lunch is now included

Adventures with Drawing (for 8-13s)

Wednesday 24th July

An exciting course experimenting with a range of artists drawing materials. We will draw inside and outside Clifton College working from life and the imagination. Young artists will learn a range of drawing techniques and experimenting with large scale drawing.

Registration: Number 1 The Avenue (North Town) BS8 3HE (on corner of The Avenue/Guthrie Road)

This course will register at 9.45am to enable the course to start promptly at 10am

Lunch included

Early Play (8am-9.45am) and Stay & Play (4pm-6pm) included at no extra charge. The latest pickup time is 6pm. We cannot guarantee staffing beyond this time and a £20 charge will be made for late pickups.

If no BOOK NOW button shows course is FULLY BOOKED 

Ballet Dance Worshop (8-13s)

Friday 16th August

This one day course will be covering aspects of Grade Three ballet which will be taught with one-to-one support by our qualified dance teacher. Movements such as pirouette will be practised as well as Barre work and Centre work. Children will then work in groups or solo, to choreograph a small Ballet themed dance; implementing the material taught to them during the day. This course develops balance, self-confidence and communication in a supportive environment. 

Participants should wear comfy clothes that are easy to move in. Note our dance studio requires either dance shoes or bare feet. 

Registration: Number 1 The Avenue (North Town) BS8 3HE (on corner of The Avenue/Guthrie Road)

This course will register at 9.45am to enable the course to start promptly at 10am

Lunch included

Early Play (8am-9.45am) and Stay & Play (4pm-6pm) included at no extra charge. The latest pickup time is 6pm. We cannot guarantee staffing beyond this time and a £20 charge will be made for late pickups.

If no BOOK NOW button shows course is FULLY BOOKED 

Cake Decorating

Thursday 1st August

Children will be taught intricate decorating and piping skills as well as sponge construction to create attractive cakes which can be taken home for the family to enjoy. Under close supervision, kitchen hygiene will also be covered. Detailed recipe ingredients are available upon request. Participants should bring sealed storage containers to take home the food they have made. 

If you child has a dietary requirement or food allergy, please contact the Holiday Club administrator to ensure we can provide the necessary ingredients.

Registration: Number 1 The Avenue (North Town) BS8 3HE (on corner of The Avenue/Guthrie Road)

This course will register at 9.45am to enable the course to start promptly at 10am

Lunch included

Early Play (8am-9.45am) and Stay & Play (4pm-6pm) included at no extra charge. The latest pickup time is 6pm. We cannot guarantee staffing beyond this time and a £20 charge will be made for late pickups.

If no BOOK NOW button shows course is FULLY BOOKED

Contemporary Dance Workshop

Friday 26th July 

This one day course will explore the freedom of movement through a variety of dance games as well as learn about 'Limon Choreography' which focuses on movements such as fall and recovery, rebound, weight, suspension, succession and isolation. Children will then have the opportunity to choreograph and perform their own contemporary dances. 

Participants should wear comfy clothes that are easy to move in. Note our dance studio requires either dance shoes or bare feet. 

Registration: Number 1 The Avenue (North Town) BS8 3HE (on corner of The Avenue/Guthrie Road)

This course will register at 9.45am to enable the course to start promptly at 10am

Lunch included

Early Play (8am-9.45am) and Stay & Play (4pm-6pm) included at no extra charge. The latest pickup time is 6pm. We cannot guarantee staffing beyond this time and a £20 charge will be made for late pickups.

If no BOOK NOW button shows course is FULLY BOOKED 

Fashion & Creative Textile Workshop (2 Day Course for 8-13s)

Monday 29th & Tuesday 30th July (2 Day Course)

Monday 12th & Tuesday 13th August (2 Day Course)

This course will give an insight into the world of fashion and creative textiles. A fantastic opportunity to learn and develop skills that bring designs to life, with the use of a variety of patterns that incorporate cutting and sewing techniques. Create and decorate a variety of projects such as bags, cushions, aprons and items of clothing.

Registration: Number 1 The Avenue (North Town) BS8 3HE (on corner of The Avenue/Guthrie Road)

This course will register at 9.45am to enable the course to start promptly at 10am

Lunch included

Early Play (8am-9.45am) and Stay & Play (4pm-6pm) included at no extra charge. The latest pickup time is 6pm. We cannot guarantee staffing beyond this time and a £20 charge will be made for late pickups.

If no BOOK NOW button shows course is FULLY BOOKED 

Forest Feast (for 8-13s)

Friday 16th August

This course will explore some of the many techniques available to us when cooking over a wood fire in the outdoors. Learn how to build, light and maintain a fire suitable for cooking and then utilising newly acquired skills, create lunch and snacks using a Dutch oven, Scandinavian griddle pan and our Pizza making facility. 

Registration: Number 1 The Avenue (North Town) BS8 3HE (on corner of The Avenue/Guthrie Road)

This course will register at 9.45am to enable the course to start promptly at 10am

Please note that this course will take place off site with children travelling by Clifton College minibus. Children will require appropriate clothing, footwear and wet weather gear - a recommended kit list will be attached to the confirmation of booking email.

Includes outdoor lunch prepared by participants

Early Play (8am-9.45am) and Stay & Play (4pm-6pm) included at no extra charge. The latest pickup time is 6pm. We cannot guarantee staffing beyond this time and a £20 charge will be made for late pickups.

If no BOOK NOW button shows course is FULLY BOOKED 

Getting Wild! (for 7-9s)

Wednesday 31st July

Thursday 29th August 

An exciting ‘taster’ of the Go Wild! multi activity all-action program of outdoor adventure that we run at Clifton College Outdoor Activity Centre. This day is designed for 7-9 year olds who might wish to participate in the week long course in future. Includes introductory sessions of Archery, Low Ropes, Orienteering, Problem Solving and Team Building. Fun and learning guaranteed. 

Registration: Number 1 The Avenue (North Town) BS8 3HE (on corner of The Avenue/Guthrie Road)

This course will register at 9.45am to enable the course to start promptly at 10am

Please note that this course will take place off site with children travelling by Clifton College minibus. Children will require appropriate clothing, footwear and wet weather gear - a recommended kit list will be attached to the confirmation of booking email.

Lunch included

Early Play (8am-9.45am) and Stay & Play (4pm-6pm) included at no extra charge. The latest pickup time is 6pm. We cannot guarantee staffing beyond this time and a £20 charge will be made for late pickups.

If no BOOK NOW button shows course is FULLY BOOKED 

Handheld Games Workshop (for 8-13s)

Thursday 8th-Friday 9th August (2 Day Course)

Are your hands steady enough? A fun workshop creating a maze-type game using a variety of tools and processes. The aim is to create a handheld game to guide a ball bearing around obstacles from the start to finish. Children will take home a completely handmade, personal handheld game to challenge friends and family. 

Registration: Number 1 The Avenue (North Town) BS8 3HE (on corner of The Avenue/Guthrie Road)

This course will register at 9.45am to enable the course to start promptly at 10am

Lunch included

Early Play (8am-9.45am) and Stay & Play (4pm-6pm) included at no extra charge. The latest pickup time is 6pm. We cannot guarantee staffing beyond this time and a £20 charge will be made for late pickups.

Indiana Jones and Blackbeard's Treasure (for 8-13s)

Monday 16th July & Thursday 9th August

Captain Blackbeard's fear of mutiny led him to bury his treasure in Clifton College Sports Ground! Accept the challenge to help find Blackbeard's lost treasure by completing problem solving challenges with your team in order to collect jigsaw pieces to create a map showing where the treasure is buried.

Registration: Number 1 The Avenue (North Town) BS8 3HE (on corner of The Avenue/Guthrie Road)

This course will register at 0945 to enable the course to start promptly at 1000

Please note that this course will take place off site with children travelling by Clifton College minibus. Children will require appropriate clothing, footwear and wet weather gear - a recommended kit list will be provided.

Lunch included

Earlier (8am-10am) and Later (4pm-6pm) Care Service is included at no extra charge. The very latest time for pickup is 6pm. We cannot guarantee staffing beyond this time and late pickups will incur a charge of £20.

If no BOOK NOW button shows course is FULLY BOOKED 

Jitterbugs Workshop (for 8-13s)

Wednesday 14th-Thursday 15th August (2 Day Course)

An exciting workshop combining use of a variety of tools and materials to take home your very own creative Jitterbug. Children will be guided through the use of hand tools such as wire cutters and hammers, as well as the making of a working circuit using electrical components to make the bug 'jitter'. 

 Registration: Number 1 The Avenue (North Town) BS8 3HE (on corner of The Avenue/Guthrie Road)

 This course will register at 9.45am to enable the course to start promptly at 10am 

Lunch included

 Early Play (8am-9.45am) and Stay & Play (4pm-6pm) included at no extra charge. The latest pickup time is 6pm. We cannot guarantee staffing beyond this time and a £20 charge will be made for late pickups.

Juniors Holiday Club (for 5-7s)

Juniors Holiday Club activities are designed specifically with 5 to 7 year-olds in mind. Swimming is an important and enjoyable part of each daily programme for the 6 and 7 year-olds. The 5-year-olds have their own ‘Fantastic 5s’ activity programme whilst the older children swim and along with other activities, all led by experienced staff, the emphasis is on promoting individual development and, of course, fun. We believe it is important that children are able to pursue interests and develop skills through a range of activities and opportunities.

On certain days throughout the Summer holiday, the Junior staff team will offer a range of optional half day activities for children. These additional activities, for example, drama workshop or themed arts and crafts will be publicised a few days in advance and children can choose to take part on the day.

Registration: Merry House (Matthews' House), The Avenue BS8 3HE.

Early Play from 8.00am and Stay & Play until 6.00pm included at no extra charge. 

Lunch is now included

Laser Fusion Trip (for 8-13s)

Wednesday 14th August

Laser Tag Adventure at its best. With exclusive use of the facility in Broadmead, this is the ultimate in interactive indoor entertainment with fun lurking around every corner of the purpose built arena! Lots of high-tech tag games throughout the day. Are you ready to get 'zapping!'Note the earlier registration time to allow for travel.

Registration: Number 1 The Avenue (North Town) BS8 3HE (on corner of The Avenue/Guthrie Road)

This course will register at 9.30am 

Please note that this course will take place off-site at Laser Fusion, Silver Street, Boroadmead, Bristol, BS1 2AG with children travelling by coach or minibus 

Packed Lunch included

Early Play (8am-9.45am) and Stay & Play (4pm-6pm) included at no extra charge. The latest pickup time is 6pm. We cannot guarantee staffing beyond this time and a £20 charge will be made for late pickups.

If no BOOK NOW button shows course is FULLY BOOKED

MC Music Producer for the Day (for 8-13s)

Tuesday 20th August

Work alongside a professional MC and Music Producer from Real Sound Studios, to learn the art of lyric writing and music production. Come up with themes for songs, write lyrics, play keyboards, produce beats and take away your very own recorded CD track. Note the content of this course differs from the Music Producer course on 6/8.

Registration: Number 1 The Avenue (North Town) BS8 3HE (on corner of The Avenue/Guthrie Road)

This course will register at 9.45am to enable the course to start promptly at 10am

Lunch included

Early Play (8am-9.45am) and Stay & Play (4pm-6pm) included at no extra charge. The latest pickup time is 6pm. We cannot guarantee staffing beyond this time and a £20 charge will be made for late pickups.

If no BOOK NOW button shows course is FULLY BOOKED 

Minis Holiday Club Morning (for 3-4s)

Minis Holiday Club is a service registered for 3–4 year old children (plus 2 year olds who attend our Nursery during term time) and is based in Clifton College Nursery. This provides a stimulating and creative environment for young children during the holidays. Qualified and experienced staff will support children to engage in age-appropriate activities with particular attention paid to personal development, interaction with others and, most importantly, fun!

£26 AM Half Day 10.00am - 1.00pm (includes Early Play from 08.00am and lunch)

Registration: Clifton College Reception Classrooms, Guthrie Road, BS8 3HB (building next to the Nursery).

Lunch is now included

Mountain Biking for Beginners (for 7-9s)

Friday 2nd August

Under professional instruction, this course is for children who want to learn how to mountain bike in the safe and supportive surroundings of our Outdoor Activity Centre. Using our purpose built woodland skills trail together with routes around the sports ground perimeter, the day will focus on learning and practicing off road techniques and developing confidence and balance on two wheels. Bike, helmet and gloves provided

Registration: Number 1 The Avenue (North Town) BS8 3HE (on corner of The Avenue/Guthrie Road)

This course will register at 9.45am to enable the course to start promptly at 10am

Please note that this course will take place off site with children travelling by Clifton College minibus. Children will require appropriate clothing, footwear and wet weather gear - a recommended kit list will be attached to the confirmation of booking email.

Lunch included

Early Play (8am-9.45am) and Stay & Play (4pm-6pm) included at no extra charge. The latest pickup time is 6pm. We cannot guarantee staffing beyond this time and a £20 charge will be made for late pickups.

If no BOOK NOW button shows course is FULLY BOOKED 

Music Producer for the Day (for 8-13s)

Tuesday 6th August

A professional Music Producer from a locally based music education company, Real Sound Studios, will guide you to use the latest in music software and develop the skills required to produce music and learn the art of music production. Produce beats, play keyboards and take away your very own recorded CD track.

Registration: Number 1 The Avenue (North Town) BS8 3HE (on corner of The Avenue/Guthrie Road)

This course will register at 9.45am to enable the course to start promptly at 10am

Lunch included

Early Play (8am-9.45am) and Stay & Play (4pm-6pm) included at no extra charge. The latest pickup time is 6pm. We cannot guarantee staffing beyond this time and a £20 charge will be made for late pickups.

If no BOOK NOW button shows course is FULLY BOOKED 

Performance Rugby Course (for 8-13s)

Monday 12th-Friday 16th August (5 Day Course)

Release your sporting potential...

Our Performance Rugby Course is aimed at ambitious young players who want to train like a professional following the plan of a pre-season premiership camp!

These intensive sessions are for those who want to have as much fun as possible whilst learning new skills and improving their current abilities.

Coaching delivered by former Bristol Rugby captain and Director of Rugby Matt Salter with special appearances from guest coaches.

For more detailed information please visit our website.

Please note that this course will register each day at The Crypt within the main Clifton College buildings, Guthrie Road, BS8 3EZ. Early and Late Stay (8.30am-5.30pm) available with course coaching taking place between 9.00am-4.00pm.

Lunch included

If no BOOK NOW button shows course is FULLY BOOKED 

Performing Arts Workshop (8-13s)

Friday 9th August

A fun-filled mixed performing arts day including musical theatre, acting and singing. For all abilities - come along and enjoy working together with a professional actress. You will dance, sing and act the day away with a performance to finish.

Course tutor, Louise Mantle, is a professionally trained actress, who has worked in the industry for over 25 years. Louise was an actress in TV and Theatre, Sang as Dramatic Soprano with The London Symphony Chorus, worked for the BBC and is now teacher of Performing Arts and LAMDA Exam coach. 

Participants should wear comfy clothes that are easy to move in. Note our dance studio requires either dance shoes or bare feet. 

Registration: Number 1 The Avenue (North Town) BS8 3HE (on corner of The Avenue/Guthrie Road)

This course will register at 9.45am to enable the course to start promptly at 10am

Lunch included

Early Play (8am-9.45am) and Stay & Play (4pm-6pm) included at no extra charge. The latest pickup time is 6pm. We cannot guarantee staffing beyond this time and a £20 charge will be made for late pickups.

Ready 2 Ride! (for 5-7s)

Thursday 25th July

Wednesday 21st August

For complete beginners who are not yet riding on their own. Learn to ride a bike with safe and supportive training. In a secure, off-site environment in the grounds of Clifton College, we will aim to build cycling confidence and enable independent cycling by the end of the day. 

Please note that children are required to bring their own bike, helmet and gloves. Suitable outdoor clothes for cycling (long sleeves and long trousers), waterproof coat and a change of footwear are essential.

Registration: Merry House (Matthews’ House), The Avenue BS8 3HE

This course will register at 9.45am to enable the course to start promptly at 10am

Lunch provided

Early Play (8am-9.45am) and Stay & Play (4pm-6pm) included at no extra charge. The latest pickup time is 6pm. We cannot guarantee staffing beyond this time and a £20 charge will be made for late pickups.

If no BOOK NOW button shows course is FULLY BOOKED 

Senior Two to Target (for 12-16s)

Monday 29th July 

Combining two great target sports for maximum enjoyment. Archers of all abilities will receive expert tuition to improve Archery technique and accuracy. Tomahawk Throwing is an increasingly popular activity and our instructor will teach how to throw training 'angels'.

Registration: Number 1 The Avenue (North Town) BS8 3HE (on corner of The Avenue/Guthrie Road)

This course will register at 9.45am to enable the course to start promptly at 10am

Please note that this course will take place off site with children travelling by Clifton College minibus. Children will require appropriate clothing, footwear and wet weather gear - a recommended kit list will be attached to the confirmation of booking email.

Lunch included

Early Drop (8am-9.45am) and Late Stay (4pm-6pm) included at no extra charge. The latest pickup time is 6pm. We cannot guarantee staffing beyond this time and a £20 charge will be made for late pickups.

If no BOOK NOW button shows course is FULLY BOOKED 

Snap It! Digital Photography (for 8-13s)

Friday 2nd August 

Explore your creative skills with our professional photographer who will guide everyone through a variety of subjects designed to make the most of your digital camera.  The morning will be spent exploring and photographing some of the historic and architecturally interesting features at the heart of the Clifton College site in order to build a portfolio of images that will enable production of a computer generated display of your best shots to take home.

Registration: Number 1 The Avenue (North Town) BS8 3HE (on corner of The Avenue/Guthrie Road)

Please note for this course you will need to bring your own digital camera with a blank memory card, download lead and spare batteries

This course will register at 9.45am to enable the course to start promptly at 10am

Lunch included

Early Play (8am-9.45am) and Stay & Play (4pm-6pm) included at no extra charge. The latest pickup time is 6pm. We cannot guarantee staffing beyond this time and a £20 charge will be made for late pickups.

If no BOOK NOW button shows course is FULLY BOOKED 

Street Dance (for 8-13s)

Thursday 29th August

Have you always aspired to learn those cool moves that we watch on the music videos? Do you want to discover the hidden dancer within yourself? Then our street dance course is for you! High energy fun and fitness plus a great opportunity to help improve your balance, strength and flexibility. Build up confidence in our friendly and supportive environment. Let go and express yourself!

Participants should wear comfy clothes that are easy to move in. Note our dance studio requires either dance shoes or bare feet. 

Registration: Number 1 The Avenue (North Town) BS8 3HE (on corner of The Avenue/Guthrie Road)

This course will register at 9.45am to enable the course to start promptly at 10am

Lunch included

Early Play (8am-9.45am) and Stay & Play (4pm-6pm) included at no extra charge. The latest pickup time is 6pm. We cannot guarantee staffing beyond this time and a £20 charge will be made for late pickups.

If no BOOK NOW button shows course is FULLY BOOKED 

Take to the Air!

Wednesday 17th July

Tuesday 30th July

This is a wonderful opportunity to develop interpersonal skills such as teamwork, thinking and communication whilst designing, building and flying model air rockets, gliders and French arrows. This fun packed day will also enable a competitive nature to shine through along with energiser activities such as caterpillar planks, ping pong roll, bridge building and bomb disposal challenges to name a few. Certainly a great day for creative and science minded individuals. 

Registration: Number 1 The Avenue (North Town) BS8 3HE (on corner of The Avenue/Guthrie Road)

 This course will register at 9.45am to enable the course to start promptly at 10am

 Lunch included

 Early Play (8am-9.45am) and Stay & Play (4pm-6pm) included at no extra charge. The latest pickup time is 6pm. We cannot guarantee staffing beyond this time and a £20 charge will be made for late pickups.

 If no BOOK NOW button shows course is FULLY BOOKED 

Treehouse Island (for 8-13s)

Tuesday 13th August

Based in and around the treehouse at our Outdoor Activity Centre, this day is crammed full of fun puzzles and challenges for children to develop their imaginations and gain confidence in the outdoors. Through map making and independent discovery, children will be encouraged by our instructors to use their senses to learn about the natural environment when being creative.

Registration: Number 1 The Avenue (North Town) BS8 3HE (on corner of The Avenue/Guthrie Road)

This course will register at 9.45am to enable the course to start promptly at 10am

Please note that this course will take place off site with children travelling by Clifton College minibus. Children will require appropriate clothing, footwear and wet weather gear - a recommended kit list will be attached to the confirmation of booking email.

Lunch included

Early Play (8am-9.45am) and Stay & Play (4pm-6pm) included at no extra charge. The latest pickup time is 6pm. We cannot guarantee staffing beyond this time and a £20 charge will be made for late pickups.

If no BOOK NOW button shows course is FULLY BOOKED 

Wilderness Survival (for 12-16s)

Wednesday 7th August

Wilderness survival will teach you how to build shelters, set traps to catch animals, cook over a campfire, tie useful knots, how to navigate and how to use tools safely.

Registration: Number 1 The Avenue (North Town) BS8 3HE (on corner of The Avenue/Guthrie Road)

This course will register at 9.45am to enable the course to start promptly at 10am

Please note that this course will take place off site with children travelling by Clifton College minibus. Children will require appropriate clothing, footwear and wet weather gear - a recommended kit list will be attached to the confirmation of booking email.

Lunch included

Early Drop (8am-9.45am) and Late Stay (4pm-6pm) included at no extra charge. The latest pickup time is 6pm. We cannot guarantee staffing beyond this time and a £20 charge will be made for late pickups.

If no BOOK NOW button shows course is FULLY BOOKED 

Woodland Art (for 8-13s)

Tuesday 23rd July

Young artists will spend the day outdoors in our Activity Centre Treehouse. Foraging, exploring and taking inspiration from the natural environment, you will have the opportunity to craft pieces of art which will show off your creativity and what enchanted woodlands can offer. 

Registration: Number 1 The Avenue (North Town) BS8 3HE (on corner of The Avenue/Guthrie Road)

This course will register at 9.45am to enable the course to start promptly at 10am

Please note that this course will take place off site with children travelling by Clifton College minibus. Children will require appropriate clothing, footwear and wet weather gear - a recommended kit list will be attached to the confirmation of booking email.

Lunch included

Early Play (8am-9.45am) and Stay & Play (4pm-6pm) included at no extra charge. The latest pickup time is 6pm. We cannot guarantee staffing beyond this time and a £20 charge will be made for late pickups.

  If no BOOK NOW button shows course is FULLY BOOKED