prices & what's included
- All core activities are included, including sports, games, crafts, cookery and enrichment activities.
- Sibling pricing and week-long booking discounts are automatically calculated when you book.
Optional tuck shop available
Children may bring a small amount of pocket money if parents are happy for them to use it.
wraparound care
Need a longer day? Southend offers flexible care before and after the standard camp day.
Wraparound care can be selected when booking, subject to availability.
ways to pay
- Major credit and debit cards
- Tax-Free Childcare
- Employer childcare vouchers
A 10% deposit secures your child’s place, subject to our terms and cancellation policy. The balance must be paid before camp by card, Tax-Free Childcare or childcare vouchers. If full payment is made by TFC or vouchers, we’ll refund the card deposit once matched.
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what's on this holiday
Here's what children can look forward to at Southend this holiday.
Activities are planned in advance so children enjoy a structured, varied day with plenty to get involved in - from sports and games to crafts, cookery and enrichment activities.
Activities may occasionally change due to weather, venue access, staffing or operational reasons, but we will always aim to provide a full, structured camp day where safe to do so.
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why families choose Southend
Thorpe Hall is a strong Southend venue with excellent facilities and a friendly, well-organised camp feel.
Children have space to stay active, try different activities and make new friends, while parents have the reassurance of reliable childcare delivered by an experienced super friendly team.
Fastest-growing venue
Camp 4 Champs has been at Southend since 2023, making Thorpe Hall School our fastest-growing site.
Premium local feel
A trusted choice for local families looking for a warm, well-organised camp with brilliant value.
Local camp team
Children are cared for by our local DBS-checked team with trained first aid cover on site.
about Thorpe Hall
School
Thorpe Hall School has been home to Camp 4 Champs since 2023 and has quickly become our fastest-growing site.
We welcome children from Thorpe Hall School and from schools across the surrounding Southend area, including both independent and state schools.
Families tell us they value the local team, the warm welcome and the way staff get to know the children properly. It helps create a camp experience that feels premium, personal and well organised, while still offering incredibly good value.
Children enjoy structured days with sports, games, crafts, cookery, themed activities and plenty of variety across the holiday programme.
what Southend offers
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peace of mind for parents
- Ofsted-registered childcare
- DBS-checked staff
- Trained first aid cover on site
- Fully insured
- Safeguarding is our priority
- Structured, active camp days
who Southend is perfect for
Southend is a great choice for families looking for a fast-growing holiday camp with a premium-feel welcome, local staff and brilliant value. With excellent indoor and outdoor facilities, it’s ideal for children who enjoy busy, varied days where they can build confidence, make new friends and enjoy safe, active experiences.
Ofsted said
Source: Ofsted inspection report“Parents comment the staff are friendly, welcoming and familiar to the children. They say they feel reassured their children are safe, entertained and have fun.”
Thorpe Hall, 29 May 2025. View full report
good to know before camp
- Please send packed lunch, snacks and a refillable water bottle.
- Children should wear trainers and clothes they can run and play in.
- Please label belongings clearly.
- Children may bring a small amount of pocket money for the optional tuck shop.
- Please check your booking confirmation and pre-camp email before attending.
fun fact
Southend has grown into one of our busiest and most popular camps through word of mouth, which tells you quite a lot. It often sells out!
our location
Thorpe Hall School
Wakering Rd
Southend-on-Sea
SS1 3RD
United Kingdom