School Holiday Schemes
With a focus on adventurous fun, discovery and learning, our School Holiday Schemes provide affordable opportunities for kids aged 8-17 to experience kayaking, canoeing and canal boating on the Regent's Canal in a safe, supportive and stimulating environment that welcomes everyone. Gain skills, have lots of laughs, make friends and explore Camden's waterways with us!
2025 Dates
Spring Half-Term: Monday 17th – Friday 21st February
Easter Break: Monday 7th – Friday 18th April
Summer Half-Term: Tuesday 27th – Friday 30th May
Summer Break: Monday 28th July to Friday 29th August
Autumn Half-Term: Monday 27th – Friday 31st October
Weekdays, 10am – 3.30pm
Ages 8 – 17 (up to 25 for individuals with low-moderate support needs).
Price per day = £30 per child / £5 concessions (proof of eligibility required).
We also offer a preferential rate of £10 per child / per day for group bookings made via local youth service providers. A limited number of free places are available for referrals from frontline support agencies to ensure that our services are accessible by all.
Our Holiday Schemes are subsidised through the generosity of our funders and hire of our services. Places are non-refundable, non-exchangeable and numbers are limited – pre-booking essential to avoid disappointment!
Holiday Schemes are run by our friendly and supportive team of accredited Paddle UK instructors, qualified staff, canal boat skippers and volunteers. All staff and volunteers are enhanced DBS-checked.
We aim to make our Holiday Schemes as inclusive as possible and welcome youngsters with mild to moderate additional support needs, where safe and practical. Please contact us in advance to discuss any additional support requirements and we will do our utmost to accommodate you.
To book, email us with the following details:
- Your child’s full name and age (minimum = 8 years);
- The date(s) you wish to book in for (subject to availability);
- Your full name, address and contact number
Please note: only parents / official guardians can book for their children – you cannot make bookings on other people’s behalf.
Spaces are secured by making full payment within 3 days of receiving the provisional booking and submitting our e-Consent Form.