During the school holidays
October half-term holiday activities will take place between Monday 27 to Friday 31 October 2025.
Booking activities
You must register in advance for all activities. Drop-in places are not available on the day.
Once you have completed a registration form, your child will be automatically added to the register to attend the day of the session.
If you no longer need your registered space, please email the session contact provided in advance.
For more activities for children and young people, visit Camden Rise.
Kids Swim for £1
Enjoy access to swimming for £1 every day during the school holidays before 10am at Camden Better Leisure centres with Kids Swim for a Quid.
This offer is available to all children under 16 years old. This offer is also available during the school term time every Saturday and Sunday before 10am.
For more information on membership and how to get started, visit Kids Swim for a Quid.
October Half Term at Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre
The venue will be Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre, Adelaide Rd, London NW3 3NF. This change of venue is for one week only.
We are very excited to announce that we will be running our school holiday sports programme at the fantastic Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre this October half term, as the refurbishment works at Talacre Sports Centre enter the final stages.
You can expect a variety of sports, fun activities and swimming. It's a great way to make new friends while staying active over the school holidays.
The scheme will be led by the same amazing sports coaches, so the children will see lots of familiar faces throughout the week.
Multisport Scheme for ages 8 to 12 years
Activities on offer include table tennis, badminton, pickleball, mini tennis, football, basketball, swimming and lots of fun games.
Children of all abilities are welcome, and all activities are supervised by qualified coaches.
Camp dates: Monday 27 October to Friday 31 October
Camp times
Multi Sports - 9am to 3.30pm
Drop off - between 9am to 9:30am
Pick up - between 3.15pm to 3:30pm
Prices
Price for week camp (5 days)
- Concession: £45.60
- Standard: £98.35
- Full price (no membership): £173.60
Price for day rate
- Concession: £9.60
- Standard: £20.00
- Full price: £35.00
To benefit from Camden resident and concessionary prices, ask at reception (at any Camden Leisure Centre) for details of a Camden Better membership for your child or visit the Camden Better website.
How to book
Bookings are open now:
- in person - book at Talacre Community Sports Centre, make payment at reception and complete the registration form before 5pm on Friday 24 October
- spaces still available can be booked on the day at Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre
- free Multisport places are available for children on free school meals
- apply online (free school meals only)
The team will contact you if your child has any additional needs to ensure that we can plan the right support.
For enquiries telephone: 020 7974 8754 or contact the Sports development team sportsdevelopment@camden.gov.uk.
Key Parent information
Children will need to bring with them:
- a healthy packed lunch
- a water bottle (no glass bottles permitted)
- participants should wear sports kit, trainers and have appropriate outdoor clothing.
- a swimsuit and towel - goggles are optional
Participants with long hair must also tie it back, as well take off all jewellery.
Parents are encouraged to ensure children leave valuables at home. There is no access to lockers and we cannot take responsibility for any valuables lost or stolen.
Children will not be allowed to leave the site during the scheme.
Arsenal in the Community
Arsenal in the Community will be delivering free football sessions at Cantelowes Gardens for children aged 8 -14. Sessions will involve a mixture of fun football activities and games and additional opportunities.
Price: free
Ages: 8 to 14 years old
Location: Cantelowes Gardens, Camden Road, NW5 2AU
Dates: Wednesday 29 October, Thursday 30 October, Friday 31 October
Time: 10am to 1pm
Complete the online registration form to register for Arsenal in the community at Cantelowes.
For any further enquiries, contact positivekicks@arsenal.co.uk.