YOUR GUIDE TO THE BEST SUMMER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
Summer Kids Camps in North Yorkshire 2026: The Best Holiday Clubs & Activities Near Ripon, Boroughbridge, Thirsk, Harrogate & York
Don’t miss out on the best things to do this Summer holidays with your children.
Looking for ways to keep the children entertained this summer? Whether your child loves sports, arts and crafts, performing arts, outdoor adventures, science, dance or nature, you’ll find plenty of fantastic summer holiday camps across North Yorkshire. In this guide, we’ve rounded up some of the best summer camps, holiday clubs and activity programmes taking place in and around Boroughbridge, Ripon, Thirsk, Easingwold, Bedale, Harrogate, York, Catterick, Northallerton, Wetherby, Boston Spa, North Leeds and the surrounding areas. From one-day workshops to week-long camps, these activities are a great way for children to make new friends, learn new skills and enjoy an unforgettable summer. Browse our regularly updated guide to discover what’s on near you and start planning an exciting school holiday.
Local Summer Holiday Camps 2026: School Holiday Activity Providers in Boroughbridge, Easingwold, Ripon, Thirsk, Masham, Bedale, Leyburn, Catterick, Harrogate and York
6 Jul – 28 Aug
Adventure Camps
St. Peter’s School, York
Multi-activity camp.
6 Jul – 4 Sept
Adventure Camps
The Mount School, York
Multi-activity camp.
13 Jul – 28 Aug
Adventure Camps
GSAL, Leeds LS17
Multi-activity camp.
13 Jul – 4 Sept
Sporting Influence
Ashville College, Harrogate
Multi-activity camp.
20 Jul – 3 Aug
Summerbell Academy
St. Michael’s Hall, Starbeck
Summer dance workshops.
20 Jul – 5 Aug
Equestrian Camp
Queen Mary’s School, Topcliffe
Horse riding camp sessions.
20 Jul – 7 Aug
Art Camps UK
St. Robert’s Catholic Primary, Harrogate
Creative & performing arts.
20 Jul – 7 Aug
Harrogate JIU JI & JAG York
Harrogate & York
Martial arts sessions.
20 Jul – 7 Aug
Harrogate Junior Athletics
Harrogate
Athletics coaching sessions for running, jumping & throwing.
20 Jul – 7 Aug
Harrogate Youth Swimming
Harrogate
Swimming courses.
20 Jul – 14 Aug
Sporting Influence
Moorside Primary, Ripon
Multi-activity camp.
20 Jul – 27 Aug
Adventure Camps
Yarm School
Multi-activity camp.
20 Jul – 27 Aug
Rise & Thrive
Selby High School
Multi-activity camp.
20 Jul – 27 Aug
York City Gymnastics
York
Gymnastics sessions.
20 Jul – 28 Aug
GW Football Academy
Thirsk
Football training sessions.
20 Jul – 28 Aug
Urban Circus Club
39 Claro Business Centre, Harrogate
Art and design activities.
20 Jul – 28 Aug
York Sport Swimming
York
Learn to swim or improve with intensive courses.
20 Jul – 4 Sept
Agility Sport Camps
York
Multi-sport holiday camps.
20 Jul – 4 Sept
Art Camp
Harrogate
Creative art sessions.
20 Jul – 4 Sept
Total Sports
Aspin Park Academy, Knaresborough
Multi-sport activity camp.
20 Jul – 4 Sept
Total Sports
Outwood Academy, Easingwold
Multi-sport activity camp.
20 Jul – 22 Jul
Heroes Academy
Galtres Centre, Easingwold
Free craft mornings.
20 Jul – 24 Jul
Harrogate School of Swimming
Willow Tree School & Harrogate Ladies’ College
Intensive swim courses.
20 Jul – 24 Jul
Harrogate Racquets Club
Harrogate
Tennis coaching camp.
20 Jul – 31 Jul
Camp QE
Ouseburn
Multi-activity camp with games, sports, swimming and outdoor adventure.
20 Jul – 31 Jul
Stagecoach
York
Drama, dance and singing.
20 Jul – 31 Jul
Harrogate Racquets Club
Harrogate
Badminton coaching camp.
21 Jul – 23 Jul
Dishforth Summer Sport Camp
Dishforth Pavilion
Football, dodgeball & tennis.
21 Jul – 27 Aug
Born of the Forest
Harrogate
Nature-inspired holiday club.
21 Jul – 27 Aug
Boston Spa Sports Camps
Boston Spa
Sports activities and games.
21 Jul – 27 Aug
British Climbing Centre Club
Harrogate
Indoor climbing sessions.
21 Jul – 27 Aug
Harrogate Climbing Centre Camp
Harrogate
Instructor-led climbing sessions.
21 Jul – 27 Aug
Camp IQ
Ouseburn
Sports and activity camp.
21 Jul – 27 Aug
DanceEd
Harrogate
Dance workshops.
21 Jul – 27 Aug
Harrogate Dance Workshop
Harrogate
Various style dance sessions.
21 Jul – 27 Aug
Ignite Sports Coaching
York
Fun-filled multi-sport camp.
21 Jul – 27 Aug
Kinesis Dance
Harrogate
Creative dance classes.
21 Jul – 27 Aug
Ripley Castle Adventure Camp
Ripley
Outdoor adventure camp.
21 Jul – 27 Aug
StageCamp QE
Ouseburn
Drama and performing arts.
21 Jul – 27 Aug
Total Sports Camps
York, Harrogate & Huntington
Multi-sport programmes.
21 Jul – 27 Aug
Web Adventure Park
York
Adventure-filled holiday sessions.
21 Jul – 20 Aug
Acorns Holiday Club
Masham
Multi-activity holiday club for children aged 2–8 years.
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21 Jul – 12 Aug
EVM Tennis Camp
Boroughbridge Tennis Club
Tennis coaching sessions.
21 Jul – 2 Sept (Odd Days)
Harrogate Gymnastics
Harrogate
Gymnastic activities.
21 Jul – 3 Sept
Little Gym
Harrogate
Gymnastic activities.
21 Jul plus 10, 11 & 17 Aug
Carlton Lodge Activity Centre
Thirsk
FEAST outdoor adventure activities.
21 Jul – 1 Aug
ACT Academy
Boston Spa
Children’s sports camps featuring active games and coaching sessions.
21 Jul – 1 Aug
Adventure Camps
York
Multi-activity camps packed with games, sports and outdoor adventures.
21 Jul – 1 Aug
Atlas Arts
Harrogate
Creative workshops encouraging children to explore art, imagination and creativity.
21 Jul – 1 Aug
Freedom Performing Arts
Knaresborough
Holiday workshops with singing, dancing and drama.
21 Jul – 1 Aug
Little Rivers Nursery Holiday Club
Harrogate
Holiday childcare.
21 Jul – 1 Aug
Zen Holiday Club
Ripon
Holiday childcare and activity club.
22 Jul – 7 Aug
Art Camps UK
St. Paul’s Catholic Primary, Leeds LS17
Creative & performing arts.
22 Jul – 28 Aug
Art Camps UK
Bracken Edge Primary, Leeds LS7
Creative & performing arts.
22 Jul – 28 Aug
Yorkshire Tennis Camps
York, Harrogate & Huntington
Professional tennis coaching.
23 Jul – 7 Aug
EVM Tennis Camp
West Tanfield Hall, Ripon
Tennis coaching sessions.
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