Free Holiday
Camps for
Every Child
Full-day, free holiday programmes for children aged 8–15 — packed with music, arts, sport, cooking, and enrichment. Safe, inclusive, bilingual. No child turned away.
The Holidays Should
Never Mean Going Without
Many of the families we serve are affected by low income, the cost of living crisis, and limited access to safe, affordable childcare during the school holidays. For some children, the summer break can mean isolation, boredom, and food insecurity.
We have seen children arrive at camp with little or no food. Holiday hunger is real — and it affects children's ability to engage, learn, and simply enjoy being a child. That is why this year we are committed to providing full meals, ensuring every child is properly nourished and ready to participate fully in the day.
GBM Kidz Holiday Camp exists to respond to both practical and social needs — relieving pressure on families, offering children a safe place to belong, and giving them access to creative, educational and wellbeing experiences they may not otherwise have.
Tackling Holiday Hunger
Full meals provided each day so that no child goes hungry — because a hungry child cannot learn, play, or thrive.
A Safe Place to Belong
For children who may otherwise face isolation or unsafe environments during the holidays, camp is a lifeline — not a luxury.
Relieving Pressure on Families
Trusted, free childcare during the school holidays gives families breathing space and peace of mind.
More Than a Holiday Club
Children leave camp more confident, more skilled, and with friendships and memories that last well beyond the summer.
Structure, Variety
& Joy — Every Day
Every day at GBM Kidz Holiday Camp is carefully planned to give children structure, variety, and plenty of fun. Staff arrive early to set up and prepare, and the day ends with a debrief to make sure everything runs even better tomorrow.
Staff & Volunteer Briefing
Team arrives to prepare the space, set up activity areas and hold a morning briefing before children arrive
Welcome & Morning Session Begins
Children arrive and the programme begins — music, arts, media, cooking, French, singing, dancing and creative workshops
Lunch
Full meals provided for all children — no child goes without
Sports & Physical Activity
Team sports, games and physical activities — keeping children active, building teamwork and enjoying healthy play
Home Time
Children collected — followed by team clean-up and a daily debrief to review wellbeing, safeguarding and planning
Weekly Birthday Celebration + Full Team Review
Every Friday we celebrate campers with birthdays that week — and the team holds an in-depth weekly review to strengthen planning and communication
Something for Every Child
A rich rota of activities gives every child the chance to discover, create, move, and grow — across the full three weeks of camp.
Instrument Lessons
Piano and drum lessons — every child gets the chance to learn an instrument during camp.
Music Production
Hands-on music production sessions where children create and record their own tracks.
Singing & Dance
Group singing workshops and dance classes — building performance skills and pure, joyful expression.
Photography & Graphic Design
Media workshops in photography and graphic design — giving children tools to tell their own stories.
Arts, Crafts & Sewing
Painting, crafts, and sewing sessions that develop creativity, fine motor skills, and self-expression.
Cooking & Baking
Hands-on cooking and baking — children learn to prepare real food and build practical life skills they keep for life.
Sports & Physical Activity
Team sports, games, and physical activities every afternoon — keeping children active and building teamwork.
French Sessions
Bilingual camp activities and dedicated French sessions — celebrating our community's language and heritage.
Gardening
Outdoor gardening sessions connecting children with nature, patience, and the satisfaction of growing something real.
Wellbeing Sessions
Age-appropriate sessions supporting children's mental health, emotional regulation, and sense of self.
Educational Trips
Organised trips giving children broader educational and recreational experiences beyond the camp setting.
Games Room
Video games, board games and supervised free activities — because rest, play, and choice matter too.
See It for Yourself
Special Days That
Children Never Forget
Beyond the daily programme, we create shared moments and celebrations that make the camp extraordinary — and give children something to be proud of.
Cultural Celebration Day
Children celebrate the many nationalities represented at camp — promoting pride in identity, cultural exchange, and mutual respect. A joyful reminder that our diversity is our strength.
CRecording Day
Children record the songs and music they have learned during camp. A tangible creative outcome that builds confidence and lets them hear, share, and celebrate what they have created.
RSports Day with Parents
A sports day that brings children and parents together — building community, celebrating families, and creating memories that belong to the whole family, not just the child.
SEnd of Camp
Funfair & Showcase
At the close of every camp, we celebrate everything children have achieved with a funfair and presentation for parents and carers — performances, showcases, and participation certificates. A moment for families to see their children shine.
Every Child.
Fully Included.
We are committed to providing a fully inclusive environment where children with SEND can participate, engage, and thrive alongside their peers. Inclusion is not a box we tick — it is woven into everything we do.
Our SENCO Karell Guei ensures every child's individual needs are understood and supported. Our sensory room provides a calm, regulated space for children who need it. Every activity is adapted to ensure full participation for every ability.
SENCO On-Site
Karell Guei, our qualified Special Educational Needs Coordinator, is present across all camp activities
Sensory Room
A dedicated sensory space for children who need a calm, quiet, and regulated environment during the day
Adapted Activities
Every session is designed and modified to ensure full participation regardless of ability or additional needs
Your Child's
Safety First.
The safety and wellbeing of every child at GBM Holiday Camp is our highest priority. We operate a comprehensive safeguarding policy and hold ourselves to the highest standards at every level of the programme.
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Grace Balafonte (DSL) and Rachel Dago (Deputy DSL) oversee safeguarding across all camp activities
Enhanced DBS Checks
All staff members and volunteers hold valid enhanced DBS checks before working with any child at camp
Daily Safeguarding Debrief
The team holds a daily debrief after every session to discuss any safeguarding or wellbeing concerns immediately
Help Us Keep
the Doors Open
The camp is free because people believe in these children. Here are three ways you can be part of making it happen.
Register Your Child
Places at GBM Kidz Summer Camp 2026 are free, limited, and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration takes just a few minutes. Secure your child's place today.
Register Now →Donate to the Camp
Every pound donated goes directly towards funding a child's place, providing meals, and keeping the programme free. Your gift makes an immediate, tangible difference.
Donate NowVolunteer With Us
We welcome volunteers who want to support children, lead activities, or help with the day-to-day running of the camp. If you have a skill, a heart for young people, and a DBS check — we want to hear from you.
Get in TouchRegister Your Child
for Summer Camp 2026
3 – 22 August 2026 · Grinling Gibbons Primary School, Deptford · Ages 8–15 · Free
Places are limited and fill quickly. Registration is free and takes just a few minutes.
Registered Charity No. 1203259 · Questions? Email contact@gracebalafonteministries.com