Summer camps

Mini Minors Day Camps' activities are arranged around age and designed to be fun, friendly, fulfilling and safe. On arrival every child is given a name badge for the get-to-know-you games to help them feel at home. Each child can choose two friends with whom they'd like to share a class.

Ages: Three to four, five to seven and eight to 12
Region: North West London
Price: £110 for a week
Dates: Monday to Friday over four weeks from July
Contact: Richard or Adam on 020 8371 9686 or visit www.campsforkids.co.uk

PGL Travel has been operating children's residential activity holidays for nearly 50 years and features 18 centres to choose from in the UK, France and Austria. Staff are trained and available 24 hours a day to provide support, guidance and encouragement so children have the confidence to take part in all that's on offer. The social side is also an important part of the holiday and each centre offers different activities for different age groups.

Ages: Seven to 10, 10 to 13 and 13 to 16-year-olds (in France holidays go up to 17-year-olds)
Location: Various throughout UK, France and Austria
Price: From £399
Dates: Half-terms, Easter and the main summer break
Contact: Tel 08700 507 507 or visit www.pgl.co.uk

Barracudas has 14 years of childcare experience and something to suit whether your child is sporty or would prefer more creative activities. This summer the operator is offering children a choice of up to 40 activities from 20 different locations. Parents will find flexible booking options (anything from one day to several weeks) so they can tailor their booking to fit in with their lifestyles, knowing their children are in good hands. All Barracudas camps are inspected and registered with OFSTED, and all of their 2004 camps achieved the Aiming High Quality Assurance Award.

Age: Four to 16 years
Location: 20 locations in the South East and East Anglia
Price: From £35 for day camp to £159 for a week's stay
Dates: From July
Contact: 0845 123 5299 or visit www.barracudas.co.uk

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