School's Out Activities at Thorpe St Andrew School, Norwich
BEST FOR
Ages 4-16
ENTRY
from £5
WHERE
Norwich
What it’s like
A school holiday camp with daily swimming, VR Mario Kart, ceramics and a Friday show, for ages 4 to 16.
This is a holiday camp rather than a one-off day out, running across the school holidays at Thorpe St Andrew School. The pool sessions happen every single day, supervised by lifeguards, and the site leans on the school's own facilities: 4G pitches, sports halls, tennis courts, a theatre space. Kids also get board games and VR Mario Kart, ceramic art, and a weekly baking session where they cook their own treats and can bring the results home in a Tupperware.
Every week builds to an end-of-week show, usually the Friday (Thursday over Easter, so as not to clash with Good Friday). Your child can invite one or two close family members along, and you'll need their QR code to get in, since it's not open to the public. That's a nice bit of structure to a week that could otherwise feel like a loose run of activities.
Standard days run 9am to 5pm at £50, dropping to £45 if you book more than a fortnight ahead using their advance code. Early drop-off from 8am and late pick-up to 6pm are £5 a day each, and there's an optional £5-a-day booking protection cover if you want it. Book a full Monday to Friday week and you get 20% off, though be warned: split that week across two different weeks and the discount disappears, with no refund if you only miss a single day.
There's no catering on site, so a full packed lunch is required daily, and nuts are banned outright, not just in lunchboxes but in spreads too. Children need to be fully toilet trained before they can attend, and while level 1 SEND is welcomed within a mainstream camp setup, 1:1 support isn't available, so it's worth ringing ahead if that's a concern. Parking on site is free for drop-off and pick-up.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 4 to 16, with swimming and sports for the older end too
- Booking
- Variable pricing by day. Advance booking 14+ days before start saves £5/day
- Parking
- Free on-site parking for drop-off and pick-up
- Worth knowing
- Book a full week (Mon-Fri) and receive 20% off the total price
- Splitting a discounted week's booking across two separate weeks cancels the 20% discount, with no refund for a missed day
- Cooking day creations come home in a supplied food bag, or bring your own Tupperware
- Timetables are described as a guide only; the daily plan shifts with weather and facility availability
- Winter camp for 2026 runs 17 to 21 February 2027 in Norwich
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£50 a day, or £45 if you book more than 14 days ahead with their advance code. Book a full week and you get 20% off the total.
What ages does it take?
4 to 16. The venue is Ofsted Early Years registered.
Do we need to book?
Yes, and prices shift by day depending on demand, so earlier booking tends to be cheaper.
What about lunch?
There's no catering on site, so pack a full lunch every day. Nuts aren't allowed at all, including in spreads.
Can my child bring a friend along?
If they're in the same age group, add the friend's name to your booking notes and they'll go in the same colour group. Different age groups might still work, but it depends.
Do they need to be toilet trained?
Yes, fully toilet trained is required to attend. Staff can help with the odd accident but can't manage regular toileting.
Can I drop off early or pick up late?
Early drop-off from 8am and late pick-up to 6pm are £5 a day each, on top of the standard 9am to 5pm day.
Is there a show we can watch?
Every week ends with a show, usually Friday. Your child can invite one or two close family members, and you'll need their QR code to get in since it isn't open to the public.
Do you take children with additional needs?
Children with level 1 SEND are welcome in the mainstream camp setup, but 1:1 support can't be provided. It's best to call head office before booking if this applies.
Is there parking?
Free on-site parking for drop-off and pick-up.
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