May Half-Term activities at Thames Young Mariners
May half-term holiday club for children 6 to 16 year olds
We are thrilled to welcome all children back to our holiday club at Thames Young Mariners near Richmond this May Half term for exciting children holiday activities.
Find below the range of activities available throughout the May Half term for age groups 6 to 16 years.
Drop off and pick up time
Drop off is at 9.30am and pick up is at 4.15pm
Online booking only
5 to 6 year group multi activity
View dates and book Little Foxes 5 to 6 year olds - 1-day course
6 to 7 year group multi activity
View dates and book 6 to 7 year olds - 1-day course
8 to 11 age group - multi activity
View dates and book 8 to 11 year olds 2-day course
11 to 13 age group - multi activity
View dates and book for 11 to 13 year olds - 2 day course
8 to 13 age group - Paddleboarding and paddlesporst courses
Paddleboarding - 1 day
View dates and book this paddleboarding 1-day course
Paddle sport beginner- 4-day course
View dates and book this paddlesport beginner 4-day course
11 to 16 age group
Royal Yachting Association- Sailing Course Stage 1 and 2
View dates and book this sailing 4-day course
Find below the list of activities per year group and the description of the courses.
Come join us in exploring the woods at Thames Young Mariners and let your imagination run wild. No two days are the same at Little Foxes Forest School multi-activity days and there is so much to explore and do.
During the time you spend in the woodland you will do a mixture of activities from:
- Shelter building
- Fire lighting
- Bug hunting
- Making instruments
- Whittling
- Clay faces
- Bark rubbings
- Scavenger hunts
- Animal tracking
- Puppet making.
For 6 and 7 year olds we have Young Explorers which are individual days with natural progression throughout the week. No two days are the same which makes it ideal for those who would like to book the whole week while still remaining great fun for those who may only want to come once or twice.
Team challenges introduction
Take on the low ropes challenge course and team tasks, building the ultimate problem solving group who are ready for anything including the formidable blindfold trail. A great way to build confidence and make new friends.
Team survival
Work together with other young explorers to build shelters, forage for resources on a scavenger hunt and shoot bows and arrows. We have an introduction archery set using suckers instead of pointed tips (a perfect way for younger ones to start).
Team exploration
Discover the natural world by finding and identifying plants and bugs in the morning then taking to the water to spot wetland and river wildlife in the afternoon. A fun way to learn about wildlife and build confidence on the water in our stable bell boats.
Team navigation
Learn the art of navigation using games and map making. Put skills to the test in an orienteering competition and treasure hunt. Active fun with useful like skills.
Team challenges
Fire lighting finale – put your group to the ultimate challenge with the pick of the best activities from the low ropes challenge course and team tasks, earn points to win your team more goodies for the fire. End the day/week helping your instructor to build and light a fire to cook on.
Each course may be made up of the following activities:
- Archery
- Bell Boating
- Challenge Course
- Canoeing
- Climbing
- Kayaking
- Orienteering
- Raft Building
- Stand up paddle board
- Team Tasks
- Woodland Skills
Activities undertaken will depend on availability.
Course details
Each course may be made up of the following activities:
- Archery
- Bell Boating
- Challenge Course
- Canoeing
- Climbing
- Kayaking
- Orienteering
- Raft Building
- Stand up paddle board
- Team Tasks
- Woodland Skills
Activities undertaken will depend on availability.
Course details
For ages 11 to 16 years, the RYA Sailing stage 1 and 2 course is suitable for beginners and those who have some experience but need to develop their basic skills.
Stage 2 builds on these skills to develop a really confident ability to sail a triangular course making best use of the boat and sails. (This is offered as a combined course).
Four-day course
Our 4 day Paddlesports Beginner course will get you onto the water and feeling confident using open canoes, kayaks and stand up paddle boards. You'll develop your decision making and practical skills for a fun and safe time on the water.
The course takes place at Thames Young Mariners, a great place to learn to paddle due to its calm and sheltered waters.
You will be issued with a Paddlesport Logbook to track your progress following a simple syllabus based around the guidelines given by British Canoeing.
Minimum age 8 years – there are no pre requisites for this course.
This day of Paddle boarding will get you onto the water and feeling confident using a Paddleboard.
You'll develop your decision making and practical skills for a fun and safe time on the water. The course takes place at Thames Young Mariners, a great place for paddle boarding due to its calm and sheltered waters.
Additional Info
Minimum age 8 years on first day of course. There are no prerequisites for this course.
Your child will need to bring a packed lunch - for the safety of others on site, please ensure that this lunch does not contain nut products.
Childcare vouchers
We accept childcare vouchers and Tax Free childcare for holiday activities. (Only for bookings made at least 2 weeks before the start of the course).
Find out how to use your childcare vouchers and tax free childcare
Clothing - What to wear and what to bring
- Appropriate clothing for the weather - fleece jumper, trousers, long sleeved t-shirt
- Old pair of trainers that can get wet during water activities or water shoes (flip-flops, crocs or open back or toe shoes are not suitable)
- Shorts or swimming costume and towel
- A change of clothes including underwear and socks
- Waterproofs, to prevent getting wet during activities where the children might get splashed and for rainy and windy days
- Sun cream and sun hat
- Warm coat
- Hat and gloves
(Wetsuits and cagoules will be provided by the centre)
Lunch - What to bring
And don't forget a packed lunch without nuts and a water bottle.
Friendship groups on TAZ Holiday Activities
If you feel it is very important that your child need to be with specific friend, we will do our best to accommodate your request, please mention your child's friend at sign in.
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