Richmond May Half Term Holiday Camp - w/c 26 May 2026

We carefully select all team members based on their experience as dedicated string teachers and fully-trained childcare professionals. All staff undergo the following checks:- DBS Enhanced Disclosure- Two reference checks- First-aid training- Ongoing professional development and training

We make it easy for you to stay updated on your child’s day at camp:‍

Essential Information Email: One week before camp, you'll receive one convenient email with all the details you need, including the team, timetable, location and parking.‍

Holiday Camp Manager Contact Number: You’ll also get the direct number for the Holiday Camp Manager in your Essential Information, so you can check in anytime.

6pm Daily Newsletter: Every evening, you'll receive a summary of what your child has been up to, along with access to our online gallery (photos shown only with consent).‍

Daily Diaries: A report each day highlighting the children's activities and achievements.

Not at all! Our Course Leaders are experienced at teaching a range of ages and abilities. We regularly have children who play at a medium to high standard and love to give them opportunities to showcase their skills to other children.If your child has a specific skill level, you’re welcome to share it with us in advance in order to allow the Course Leader to prepare activities suited to their abilities.

Our camps are perfect for first-time players. We often have parents trying the Holiday Camps to see if an instrument is the right fit before committing to regular lessons

We exceed Ofsted ratio guidelines to ensure all children are supported with care. Our ratio is1:8 for all ages, whether your child is 4 or 11.

Our Holiday Camps are full of fun, learning and music!

You can view your child’s specific Holiday Camp Timetable one month in advance on our website.‍‍

08:00am - Early Bird Club: A calm and engaging start to the day with board games, arts and crafts, LEGO, books and musical activities.‍‍

Welcome and Music Games Session: A chance for children to settle in and meet their new friends.‍‍

Learn Together, Play Together: 2 x 45-minute sessions on their instrument.‍‍

Breaks and Lunch: 30-minute snack break with outdoor play, followed by a full hour for lunch.‍‍

Afternoon Workshops: Two carefully designed workshops based on a weekly theme to inspire creativity until pick-up.‍‍

Grand Concert: Each week concludes with a performance where children showcase their progress.

By the end of the week, your child will have experienced musical adventures, made new friends and developed skills for life.

Yes! Many families use childcare vouchers or Tax-Free Childcare and we aim to make the process as easy as possible.We do require an upfront card payment within one week (or less) before camp to secure your child’s place.

If you choose to pay via Tax-Free Childcare or Childcare Vouchers afterwards, we will refund your card once the payment has been processed on our end.‍

To facilitate the refund, please email your child’s payment reference toinfo@thestringsclub.org

The Named Contact must complete a “Permission to Administer Medication” form before camp (found in the Essential Info email sent a week before).

Designated First Aider(s) will administer or supervise self-administration and record it on a Medication Record Form, countersigned by the Named Contact at pick-up.

Only prescribed medications in their original container can be administered.‍Children may keep personal medication (e.g., inhalers), which staff will store safely until needed.‍

Under no circumstances will the First Aider(s) administer medication against the will of a child.