What’s New at Adventure Camps This Holiday Season
Fresh Adventures Ahead: Why Camps Feel Different This Holiday Season School holidays give children something they do not always get in the classroom: room to try new things, make friends across ages, and stretch their independence in a safe setting. For parents, they can also be a stressful puzzle of childcare, logistics, and keeping everyone […]
Spring Adventure Skills Every Child Should Discover Outdoors
Spring Into Confidence: Why Adventure Skills Matter Spring brings longer days, lighter layers, and the first real chance for children to spend more time outdoors after winter. It is a natural moment for them to stretch their legs, try new things and shake off a bit of indoor restlessness. When children have structured opportunities to […]
Easter Family Adventures Around York, Leeds and Yarm
Make This Easter Holidays Feel Like a Proper Adventure School breaks often creep up quickly, and suddenly we are trying to juggle childcare, work, and the pressure to make the holidays feel special. Easter can be one of the nicest times to slow down a little, enjoy brighter days, and give children a real sense […]
How to Bring the Magic of Camp Home This Half-Term
Create Half-Term Magic at Home Half-term can creep up quickly, and it is easy to feel pressure to plan big days out or keep everyone constantly entertained. At Adventure Camps, we know that what children really remember is the sense of fun, freedom and connection, not how fancy the set-up looks. With a little planning […]
Helping Your Child Prepare for Their First Winter Camp
Heading off to camp in the middle of winter can feel like a big deal, especially when it’s your child’s first time staying somewhere away from home. It’s colder. It’s darker. And everything feels just a bit different from the kids’ summer holiday camps many parents already know. That mix of excitement and nerves is […]
5 Top Performing Arts Camps in Yorkshire (Ranked for 2026)
If you’re searching for the best performing arts camps in Yorkshire, you’re spoiled for choice. From musical theatre and drama to dance and industry-led workshops, Yorkshire offers some of the UK’s strongest performing arts opportunities for children and young people. We’ve ranked the top performing arts camps in Yorkshire based on training quality, industry access, […]
Helping Kids Build Confidence Through Adventure
An adventure mindset isn’t just about climbing mountains or going on long hikes. It’s about being open to new experiences, even when they feel a bit uncomfortable. For kids, having this mindset helps them grow in independence, learn to handle setbacks, and discover what they are capable of. With the start of a new year, […]
Keep Kids Moving This February Half-Term
February half-term gives many families a chance to pause. After weeks of routine, it’s a welcome break for kids to catch their breath. But when the weather is cold and the sky stays grey, it’s easy for the energy to drop. Kids end up indoors far more than usual, and while that might sound cosy, […]
7 Things Our Camp Instructors Learn From Kids
Each year, as we gather all our equipment and clean out the last lost jumper from the corner of the room, we walk away with something more than just muddy boots and new memories. The amazing part about working at adventure camps is that the lessons do not only flow from us to the kids. […]
Planning Meaningful Experiences Over More Stuff
When the excitement of Christmas settles and the new year begins, many of us in Leeds, York and Yarm start thinking about what lies ahead. January feels quiet. It’s a time when families often reflect on what really brings joy and meaning. That’s especially true when money feels tighter and the sparkle of new toys […]