Summer Holiday Guide

Welcome to the Ilkley Chat Summer Holiday Guide 2023, here to help you with ideas to keep the kids entertained over the summer!
We need your help making it as useful as possible for fellow parents and carers, so if you have suggestions of clubs, days out or activities to add, please email ilkleychat@virginmedia.com or use the contact us form here - thank you.
We will be updated throughout the summer, so please keep checking back. Please also take a look at our Days Out & Activities page for more ideas.
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Ilkley Pre-school Holiday Club
Open to children aged 2-8years.
When
Address
Times
Cost
£35 per day
9am - 3pm
Ilkley Pre-school Playgroup, Queen's Road, Ilkley, UK
15, 16, 17, 22 , 23, 24 August
Contact
Ilkley Pre-School Playgroup

Active Future Summer Holiday Camp
Throughout the weeks we will mix it up as much as possible, with core activities such as Dodgeball, Free Play, Futsal, Fortnite(Nerf Fun), Arts and Crafts, Slip n Slide, Water Fights, Movie Friday, Tag Games and Hide n Seek encouraged, with periodic walks to Middleton Woods with your permission.
When
Address
Times
Cost
From £25 per day
9.30am - 4pm (extended hours available)
Westville House School, Carter's Lane, Ilkley, UK
10 July - 1 September
Contact
Westville House School

Adventure Camp
Looking for adventure for your children this summer?
Our Adventure Camp is now open for bookings for 5-11yrs.
Use tools, follow tracks, build dens, campfire cooking.
When
Address
Times
Cost
£25 per session
9am - 1.30pm
Middleton Woods, Ilkley, UK
31 July - 4 August
Contact
Middleton Woods (run by All Saints Pre-School)

Children's Summer Holidays Sewing Classes
For crafty children aged 8-16
When
Address
Times
Cost
£45 per day
10am - 4pm
The Sewing Shed, Ashlands Road, Ilkley, UK
24 - 28 July
Contact
thesewingshed.co.uk/contact
The Sewing Shed

Cricket Coaching Week
Open to all abilities
Girls and boys 6-14
Email: louise.atherton@yahoo.co.uk
When
Address
Times
Cost
From £25 (see poster)
10am - 4pm
Ben Rhydding Sports Club, Leeds Road, Ilkley, UK
7 - 11 August
Contact
Ben Rhydding Cricket Club

Forest School
Local Forest School practitioners (including Moorfield's bushcraft teacher Ruth McBain) are back at the end of the holidays running two 2-day, child-led, outdoor, Forest School-style sessions of play, exploration & supported risk-taking, making the most of Moorfield School's wonderful, wooded grounds. These programmes will typically include games, tool use, craft activities, den-building & fires.
Book via: https://eequ.org/experience/1516
When
Address
Times
Cost
£32 per day
9am - 3pm
Moorfield School & Nursery, Ben Rhydding Road, Ilkley, UK
24 & 25 August & 31 August & 1st September
Contact
Moorfield School

Free Play In The Park
Activities available will include bouncy castles, one for under 5’s and one for over 5’s, swing ball, rounders, mini football, and a mini golf putting green plus giant snakes and ladders, giant connect four, space hoppers and lots more.
When
Address
Times
Cost
Free
11am - 3pm
Ilkley Park/Riverside Gardens, Bridge Lane, Ilkley, UK
24 & 31 July, 7, 14, 21 and 30 August
Contact
Riverside Memorial Gardens

Gymnastics Summer Camp
Ilkley Gym Club are excited to release a summer holiday camp for non-members! To register, please use the link and select ‘Holiday Camp’ from the dropdown list.
https://app.loveadmin.com/ThirdpartyRegistration.aspx?clubID=e65643bb8c5f5abea08cf22cbaf9bda8
When
Address
Times
Cost
£18
9am - 12pm
Ilkley Grammar School, Cowpasture Road, Ilkley, UK
8 August
Contact
Ilkley Grammar School

Holiday Climbing Club
My Expedition Rocks are back to Ilkley Cow and Calf rocks this summer for more rock climbing adventures. A fantastic alternative for childcare, our experienced and qualified instructors will keep the kids entertained in a fun filled day of adventure. There’s plenty to get stuck in to, be that weaselling over and under rocks, roped climbing or even abseiling.
When
Address
Times
Cost
9.30am – 4.30pm
Ilkley Moor Cow & Calf Rocks, Hangingstone Road, Ilkley, UK
Selection of weekdays in July and August
Contact
Ilkley Cow and Calf Rocks

Holiday Forest School
Get Out More has announced their Summer of forest school at Middleton Woods in Ilkley. Join our practitioners for outdoor games, play and nature crafts and much more!
When
Address
Times
Cost
£23 per day
10am - 3pm
Middleton Woods, Ilkley, UK
26-27 July 16-18 & 21-22 August
Contact
Middleton Woods (run by Get Out More)

InGear Summer Clubs
Let’s get the kids to put their tablets down and come and join us this summer holiday with our fun and engaging range of activities!!
holidayclub@ingearcoaching.co.uk
When
Address
Times
Cost
TBC
TBC
Prince Henry’s Grammar School, Farnley Lane, Otley, UK
31 July - 1 September
Contact
Prince Henry's Grammar School, Otley

Inspiration Tree Multi-Activity Courses
Multi-Activity Courses Summer 2023
Lego • Digital Learning • Multi-sport • Art & Dance
Download the flyer at www.inspiration-tree.com
When
Address
Times
Cost
£18 per day
9am - 3pm (extended times available)
Burley Oaks, Langford Lane, Burley in Wharfedale, Ilkley, UK
24 July - 1 September
Contact
Burley Oaks & St Joseph's, Otley

Kid Fit Summer Kids Camp
We are back for summer camps with more exciting challenges and lots of fun!
Free places available for children in receipt of benefit related free school meals (email for information office@kidfitltd.co.uk)
When
Address
Times
Cost
£20 per day (early drop off/late collection £4 each)
9am-3pm with option of early 7.30am drop off & late 6pm pick up.
Bolton Road, Addingham, Ilkley LS29 0NR, UK
24 July - 25 August
Contact
Addingham Youth Centre

Maggie's Music Club
Music Club for 7-14yrs.
Learn a musical instrument, music theory, fun and laughter!
Limited places contact Maggie to secure a place.
When
Address
Times
Cost
£50 per day, £200 week
9.30am - 3pm
Ben Rhydding, Ilkley, UK
24 - 28 July & 31 July - 4 August
Contact
Valley Drive, Ben Rhydding

Nell Bank Discovery Days
We've a fabulous series of Discovery Day events planned for this summer with lots of activities for families to enjoy....the Safari Trail, Adventure Playground, our Water Play area, a mini trail for toddlers.
When
Address
Times
Cost
£5 per person, U2s free
10am - 3pm
Nell Bank Centre, Denton Road, Ilkley, UK
3, 4, 10 & 11 August
Contact
Nell Bank Centre

Summer Camp
Fun filled days and themed activities for 5-11yrs.
When
Address
Times
Cost
£25 per session
9am - 1.30pm
All Saints' Pre-School, Little Lane, Ilkley, UK
31 July - 4 August
Contact
All Saints Pre-School

The Play Station Summer Holiday Camp
Our club provides an fun environment for children to enjoy all types of play, carefully supervised by a team of play professionals.
For bookings or more information please email: theplay_station@yahoo.co.uk
When
Address
Times
Cost
£36 per day
7.30am - 6pm
Manley Road, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley, UK
24 July - 1 September
Contact
The Annex

Under The Sea Summer School 2023
This year, we will be doing a fully costumed musical to be cast, rehearsed and performed in 5 days. On the Friday, we perform the musical to parents, live in the barn. It promises to be a week of incredible fun.
If your child is aged 6-18 and wishes to attend this year, please fill in the form linked below! The week will cost £120 for 5 days, which includes an exclusive summer school t-shirt and a fully costumed production!
Places are filled on a first come first served basis, so sign up now via the link below!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGKf3h2JJ8W9lY8A3NYjeEV5z4pcO_db11CUGxTX2ucxFZlw/viewform
When
Address
Times
Cost
£120 for 5 days
9.30am - 3.30pm
Upstagers Theatre Group, Station Road, Ilkley, UK
31 July - 4 August
Contact
Upstagers Barn, Ilkley

Wharfe Valley Active Summer Holiday Clubs
Courses include: Multi-Sports, Arts & Crafts, Dance & Gymnastics, Football and Lego.
Book via: https://wharfevalleyactive.pembee.app/
Contact: matt@wharfevalleyactive.co.uk or 07999-059629
When
Address
Times
Cost
From £12
9am - 3pm
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Ilkley, a Voluntary Academy, Valley Drive, Ilkley, UK
24 July - 10 August
Contact
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School