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Our primary focus is creativity and inspiring children to enjoy the arts.

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Creative School Holiday Clubs and After-School Clubs in Leeds

Art Camp UK provides exciting, artist-led school holiday clubs and after-school clubs for children aged 5–12 across Leeds, with more locations coming soon in Harrogate.

Our aim is simple: to give children the most creative, energetic and enjoyable day possible. Every Art Camp combines art, music, performance, outdoor play and imaginative projects in a safe, welcoming and supportive environment.

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October Half-Term 2026 at Bracken Edge

Art Camp is returning to Bracken Edge Primary School, Leeds LS7 4HE, for an unforgettable October half-term holiday club.

Bracken Edge is a wonderful and inspiring Art Camp setting, with generous creative spaces, outdoor areas and our much-loved resident goats and chickens. Children will be supported by the brilliant Art Camp team while enjoying a varied programme of hands-on creative activities, group projects, games and outdoor experiences.

Children do not need to attend Bracken Edge Primary School to book. Our Leeds holiday club is open to families from Chapel Allerton, Roundhay, Meanwood, Moortown, Alwoodley, Horsforth, LS7, LS8, LS17 and the wider Leeds area.

October places are limited, and booking is now open.

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Our Camps

Mini Art Camp (Ages 5–6)
Full day 08:30 – 16:00
Late Pick up available 17:00

Junior Art Camp (Ages 6–12)
Full day 08:30 – 16:00
Late Pick up available 17:00

What Happens at Art Camp

  • DJ Workshops
  • Giant Art Projects & Murals
  • Sculpture & Clay
  • 3D Printing & Design
  • Filmmaking & TV Presenting
  • Drama & Performance
  • Forest School & Outdoor Adventures
  • Creative Cookery
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Team Games & Outdoor Play
  • Special Events including Alpaca Visits

Holiday Childcare Throughout the Year

Art Camp will return to Bracken Edge for the main school holiday periods throughout the year, including:

  • October half-term

  • February half-term

  • Easter holidays

  • May half-term

  • Summer holidays

We are not currently planning a Christmas Art Camp.

This page will always show our latest confirmed holiday clubs, so parents can return here for future dates without needing to find a new page for every school holiday.

A New Harrogate Holiday Club Is Coming

We are working towards opening another Art Camp holiday club in Harrogate, alongside new creative after-school opportunities.

We cannot reveal the venue just yet, but more information will be announced soon. Families looking for a Harrogate holiday club, creative childcare or SEND-aware school holiday provision can follow Art Camp UK or contact us to hear when bookings open.

We accept Tax-Free Childcare and Childcare Vouchers.

SEND-Aware and Inclusive Holiday Clubs

Art Camp welcomes children with a wide range of personalities, learning styles and additional needs. We aim to provide inclusive, SEND-aware holiday childcare in Leeds, with clear routines, experienced staff and a supportive approach that helps children feel safe, understood and able to take part.

Parents and carers should tell us about any SEN, SEND, autism, ADHD, medical, allergy, communication, sensory or accessibility needs when booking. This allows us to consider the support your child may need and discuss any reasonable adjustments before their first day.

Where a child requires dedicated one-to-one care or specialist support, please contact us before booking so we can decide together whether suitable staffing can be arranged. Providing information in advance helps us offer the safest and most positive experience possible.

Why Families Choose Art Camp

  • Professional artists and specialist creative practitioners

  • A different programme of activities and experiences

  • Safe, structured and supportive school settings

  • Experienced, DBS-checked and insured staff

  • Clear registration and collection procedures

  • Opportunities to build confidence, independence and friendships

  • Plenty of creativity, movement, outdoor play and fun

Children are encouraged to experiment, collaborate and express themselves. Accidental mess, surprising ideas and ambitious creations are all part of the Art Camp experience.

Creative After-School Clubs

Art Camp also delivers creative after-school clubs in schools across Leeds and Harrogate.

This autumn, children at Bracken Edge can join our six-week Balloon Magic After-School Club, learning how to safely inflate, twist and transform modelling balloons into puppies, flowers, swords, hats, crowns and more.

Our wider after-school programme includes:

  • Arts and crafts for KS1 and KS2

  • Balloon art

  • DJing and music production

  • Rap and music workshops

  • 3D printing

  • Filmmaking and animation

  • Drama and performance

  • Fashion design and sculpture

Schools interested in hosting an Art Camp after-school club can contact info@artcampuk.com.

Book your Child’s Place

Select Book Now to see current dates and availability.

Create or log in to your account, add your child’s details and select your preferred location and sessions.

For questions about bookings, additional needs or bringing Art Camp to your school, email info@artcampuk.com.

Art Camp UK: creative holiday clubs and after-school clubs for children across Leeds, with new Harrogate opportunities coming soon.

Bookings are open for upcoming holiday camps.

Select Book Now to view current availability and secure your place.

Parents can create an account, add emergency contact details and select their preferred location and dates through the booking system.

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My children are very happy to go to this campus. I recommend with confidence!
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Natasha Kidd
29 July 2025
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My 8 year old son is loving Art Camp in York at Scarcroft Primary. He loves the range of activities and gets on well with the facilitators. He looks forward to going and in the past he hasn't wanted to go to other holiday clubs. Thanks for providing a great experience!!
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29 July 2025
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My daughter attended Art Camp UK at Scarcroft Primary School in York this summer, and it was truly a fantastic experience. She was excited to go every single day — which, as a parent, is the best sign you could ask for! 🎨 The programme was incredibly rich and creative, with a wide variety of activities like painting, sculpture, filmmaking, workshops, and even DJ sessions. The staff were caring, enthusiastic, and really supportive of the children’s ideas and energy. The environment was both safe and inspiring. She made new friends, developed her confidence, and deepened her love for art. Huge thanks to the entire team for offering such a high-quality and joyful summer camp. We wholeheartedly recommend it! 🌟
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29 July 2025
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Excellent provision of holiday club and care. Would be lost without it. Staff have all been super helpful and friendly and my child never wants to leave at the end of the day! Thank you!
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Jade Horley
10 April 2025
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My kids attended the art camp in Harrogate on Monday for the first time during Easter holidays and they really enjoyed it, they made new friends and had lots of fun, would recommend, friendly staff and were great with the kids and made them feel welcome with lots of fun activities and plenty of breaks in between :)
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Mandy Rendall
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My daughter love coming to Art Camp. She loves all the activities that Art Camp has to offer and she loves all the staff. Would highly recommend to anyone needing childcare in the school holidays and it comes in handy for me as a single parent that works. Five stars *****
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Our Mission Statement: To have as much fun as humanly possible, everyday, at our school holiday clubs in Leeds!

Jon Wiltshire

Founder & Director

Daytime childcare Options

We provide childcare on every school holiday

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Half-Terms, Easter, & Summer

We run our holiday clubs every school holiday including all Half-Terms, Summer & Easter holidays.

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Christmas

We will be running this Christmas. Join us for a January school holiday club.

Halloween Kids in fancy dress.

Halloween

Join us every October for a spooky spectacular Halloween Art Camp.

Why us

The best early learning experience

Please note: All of our camps are open to everyone. Your child does not need to attend school at any of our sites. You can book daily or weekly. We are now in Leeds, Harrogate, Boroughbridge, and Otley.

Kindness

All of our clubs promote Kindness to each other and we try to get all the children to behave positively toward each other.

Creativity

Your children will be immersed in creativity and they will learn to communicate more effectively.

Emotional

The kids are taught to understand their emotions and learn emotional maturity. Its all to easy to get excited and upset.

Imagination

We teach children to use their imagination to create stories or songs that are inclusive and fun!

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Some of our activities

  • DJ Workshops
  • Circus Skills
  • Painting and Drawing
  • Drama
  • Pottery Skills
  • Yoga and Meditation
  • Story Telling 
  • Music 
  • Movie Making
  • Forest Schools
  • Morris Dancers
  • Junkyard Orchestra
  • Percussion
  • Cookery
  • Giant Bubbles 
  • Dance
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Kids Messy painting
Marsh-mellows being cooked on a fire.
Forest Schools
Alpaca visits to school kids feeding the alpaca
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Kids Dancing
Kids Cooking
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What parents say
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Thanks so much to the amazing team at Art Camp for making the school holidays so much fun. My children love the diverse range of activities, from circus skills to baking, discos to seeing the alpacas. The team are always so enthusiastic and friendly and I highly recommend Art Camp for kids of all ages. It's definitely the best holiday club around.
Sarah Brady

Art Camp provides structured creative workshops and activity-based programmes led by specialist instructors for children.

More than just a kids holiday camp!

My kids had more fun at this camp than any other in Leeds! This is the cool club for kids that love music and dance, and also art and film making. I would totally recommend this school holiday camp in Leeds, Harrogate and York.