Holiday camps across Sunderland and Washington for children aged 4–16. Sports, Nerf, creative and active days run by trusted local coaches, with free places for children who receive Free School Meals. Check the dates below, book directly with the provider, and register for alerts when new camps are announced.
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Ages 4–16
by Sports King Coaching
£20 per day, £30 for two days
FREE if your child lives in Sunderland and receives Free School Meals
Who it's for: Active kids who love team games, Nerf battles and Fortnite-style challenges.
Book on Eequ Ages 4–16
by Sports King Coaching
£20 per day, £30 for two days
FREE if your child lives in Sunderland and receives Free School Meals
Who it's for: Kids who want to try football, dodgeball, archery tag and more in one day.
Book on Eequ Ages 4–11
by Sports King Coaching
£20 per day
FREE if your child lives in Sunderland and receives Free School Meals
Who it's for: Younger children who love music, movement and party games.
Book on Eequ Ages 8–16
by Sports King Coaching
£20 per day, £30 for two days
FREE if your child lives in Sunderland and receives Free School Meals
Who it's for: Curious older kids: build-and-test challenges in the morning, Nerf battles after lunch.
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Every school holiday, parents across Sunderland and Washington face the same question: how do you keep the kids active, happy and away from screens without spending a fortune? Holiday camps are one of the best answers. They give children a full day of structured fun with qualified coaches, a chance to make new friends, and give parents dependable childcare for work days.
Camps in the area cover sports such as football, dodgeball and multi-sports, active games like Nerf battles and archery tag, dance and movement sessions, creative arts and crafts, and STEAM days mixing science, technology and building challenges. Most run from around 10am to 3pm, and many offer one-day or two-day bookings so you can fit them around your plans.
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is funded by the government and delivered locally by Sunderland City Council and its partners. Children who live in Sunderland and receive benefits-related Free School Meals can usually attend HAF-funded camps for free, often with a healthy meal included. Look for the highlighted free place line on each camp listing.
Camps run across February half term, Easter, May half term, the summer holidays, October half term and Christmas. Dates are normally confirmed a few weeks before each holiday once funding is agreed, and popular camps fill quickly. This page is updated every holiday, so bookmark it or register your interest to get dates by email.
Check the age range first, then think about what your child enjoys. Energetic children usually love sports and Nerf camps, while others prefer creative or STEAM days. Consider the venue and travel time, whether lunch is provided, and whether your child would like to go with a friend. If they are nervous, a single day is a gentle first step.
If your child loves a holiday camp, they will probably love a party built around the same activity. NE Children's Parties runs Nerf, bubble football, dodgeball, glow and disco parties across Sunderland, Washington and the North East. We bring everything to your venue and can help you find one too. Explore our parties.
HAF stands for the Holiday Activities and Food programme. It is government-funded and gives children who receive benefits-related Free School Meals free places at holiday camps, usually with a healthy meal included.
If your child lives in Sunderland and receives benefits-related Free School Meals, they can usually attend funded camps for free. Each camp listing shows the free place rules, and the booking page confirms eligibility.
Press the booking button on any camp. You book directly with the camp provider, usually on Eequ. Places are limited, so book early.
Most camps welcome children aged 4–16. Each listing shows the exact age range, and you can use the age filter to find camps that suit your child.
Comfortable clothes, trainers, a water bottle and any medication they need. If lunch is not provided, the listing or booking page will say so.
Dates are usually confirmed a few weeks before each school holiday, once funding is in place. Register your interest on this page and we will email you when new camps go live.
Yes. NE Children's Parties runs Nerf, sports, glow and disco parties across Sunderland, Washington and the North East, and we can help you find a venue. See our parties page for ideas and prices.
Nerf, sports, glow and disco parties across Sunderland and Washington. We bring the fun to your venue, from £130.
