The Oakes Holiday Centre
BEST FOR
Ages 8-18
WHERE
Sheffield
What it’s like
Residential camp weekends and holidays for 8 to 18s, with a 30 metre water slide, human hamster balls and a campfire to finish the night.
This is a stay-over camp, not a day visit, so pack a bag rather than a picnic. Campers eight and up take on the 3D pentagonal climbing wall, drive the Oakes cars round the grounds, and get stuck into team challenges with names like Stargate and Acid River that sound more daunting than they probably are. In summer there's a 30 metre water slide and rafting to go with it, plus human hamster balls that look like the bit everyone talks about afterwards.
Evenings wind down with a campfire and singing, and there's an underground tuck shop for anyone who's saved their pocket money. Camps run over weekends and school holidays, usually starting at 7pm and finishing at 4pm, and the price covers all the food and activities once you're there, so there's no extra spending needed beyond the tuck shop.
There's a £30 deposit per camper to secure a place, and it's worth knowing upfront that it's non-refundable, whatever the reason for cancelling. Communication with your child while they're on camp is limited, which some parents find odd if they're used to a daily check-in, but the team runs the whole programme so any visiting group leaders can just focus on the kids rather than logistics. Allergies and dietary needs are taken seriously, with alternatives provided, and there are trained first aiders on site including for medication.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 8 to 18, older ones will get the most from the climbing wall and challenges
- Booking
- Camps operate weekends and school holidays
- Parking
- Free on-site parking in car park
- The water slide only runs in summer, so it won't be part of a winter camp
- There's a bursary fund for families who need help with cost, based mainly on free school meals eligibility
- Schools or large groups should get in touch directly about pricing for accompanying leaders
- The team runs the whole camp programme, leaving visiting leaders free to focus on their group
Plan your visit
What age is this for?
Eight is the minimum age for any camper, and each specific camp usually has its own age range on top of that.
What does the price include?
It covers the whole programme while you're there, meals and activities included.
Do we need to pay a deposit?
A £30 deposit per camper, and it's non-refundable even if you cancel early.
Will my child be able to contact us during camp?
Communication with parents is limited while camp is running, so don't expect daily updates.
Can they cater for allergies or additional needs?
Ingredients are checked closely for allergies and other dietary requirements, and alternatives are provided. Children with special needs attend regularly and are welcomed.
What time does camp start and finish?
Weekend and school holiday camps usually start at 7pm and end at 4pm.
Is there parking on site?
Yes, there's free on-site parking in the car park.
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