YMCA Camp Williams
BEST FOR
Ages 4-15
ENTRY
from £62
WHERE
Nottingham
What it’s like
School holiday camp days of climbing, archery, mountain biking and swimming for ages 4 to 15, by day or full week.
Days run 8am to 6pm and pack in a proper spread of activity: a climbing wall, archery, mountain biking, drama and racquet sports alongside indoor and outdoor games and some artistic projects. Everyone gets a trip to Portland Leisure Centre during the week too, with the whole pool booked out just for campers, so swimming kit needs to go in the bag every single day since the pool isn't on site.
The Skill Clinics are the bit worth knowing about before you book. They're only open to week-long bookings for ages 8 to 15, and children pick their own clinic after the first morning's rally on a first-come, first-served basis rather than choosing in advance, so if your child has their heart set on archery it pays to get there sharp on day one. Day campers and younger kids follow a different programme, which is fine but worth knowing if a sibling is desperate to copy their older brother or sister.
A day costs £62, a full week £241, which works out cheaper per day if you can commit to the whole week, plus it unlocks the Skill Clinics and a Thursday Adventure Day Trip during summer camp. Parking's free on site for drop-off and pickup, and there's a tram stop a five-minute walk away at Wilford Lane if you fancy leaving the car at home. Collection is between 5pm and 6pm, and you're given a direct phone number for the camp in case you need to check in during the day.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 4 to 15, with older kids getting first dibs on Skill Clinics
- Parking
- Free parking on site while signing in/out
- How long to allow
- Full day sessions 8am-6pm. Day or week bookings available
- Getting there by bus or train
- Clifton tram to Wilford Lane, 5 minute walk away
- Worth knowing
- Free bus travel available for weekly bookings
- Swimming kit needs packing every day, the pool trip is off site at Portland Leisure Centre
- Skill Clinics are picked on the first morning, not at booking, so early arrival matters if there's a favourite activity
- Thursday Adventure Day Trips only happen for full week bookings at summer camp
- Weekly bookings come with free bus travel, worth factoring into the cost
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£62 for a day, £241 for a full week, both covering ages 4 to 15.
Do we need to book?
Booking is required, and there's a link to book on the site.
What age is it suitable for?
Camp runs for ages 4 to 15, though Skill Clinics are only open to 8 to 15 year olds on week bookings.
What do the Skill Clinics involve?
Options include climbing, archery, drama and mountain biking, and they change week to week depending on staffing and capacity. Children choose theirs after the first morning rally on a first-come, first-served basis rather than at booking.
Is there swimming?
Yes, campers head to Portland Leisure Centre once a week with the whole pool booked out for them. Bring swimming kit each day since it isn't on site.
What time is drop-off and pickup?
Camp runs 8am to 6pm, with collection specifically between 5pm and 6pm.
Is there parking?
Free parking is available on site for signing in and out, just steer clear of the staff car park.
How do we get there without a car?
The Clifton tram stops at Wilford Lane, a five minute walk from site, and there are cycle and footpaths too. Weekly bookings also come with free bus travel.
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