Barracudas Activity Day Camps Reviews 

My son is 4 and in reception and this was the first activity camp (Woodford) we tried out for him since starting school. We were nervous that he'd be overwhelmed but the staff were really friendly at reception on the first day and he absolutely loved the activities and couldn't wait to go back the following days. It's great to know we have such a good option for the summer holidays - we'll definitely be booking in again.

My 5-year-old daughter had an absolutely fantastic time at the Easter holiday camp! Every day she came home full of excitement, telling us all about the fun activities she got to do. She especially loved the swimming sessions and couldn’t stop talking about the bouncy castle — it was definitely one of the highlights for her!

The staff were friendly, caring, and made her feel really comfortable from the very start. It was so reassuring to know she was in safe hands while having such a great time. We’ll definitely be signing up again for the next holiday camp — highly recommended!

absolutely fantastic in every way. great communication, definitely worth the money and one happy child that is looking forward to come back!

My children love it here, feels very safe organised and friendly. The variety on offer is great especially as they get older.

Great option during the holidays to keep your kids busy whilst you work. My boys love the activities and the whole thing is well run with nice staff

Attended Tonbridge camp with Joe and his team. My son has additional needs and they had no problem at all letting me do his 1-2-1 so he could experience camp with other children and get involved.
They truly offered a phenomenal experience for us and went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and involved such as preparing us now and next board, timetable in advance, let us come and go to choose sessions that would work, we adapted the sessions to enable us to participate, they made a big fuss of my son which made him feel good about himself even when he couldn’t join in. It was really a fantastic camp. The staff are all great, every single one was really committed to giving the children the best experiences - one in particular was Louise in our first week - she absolutely went above and beyond to help all the kids, she was really knowledgeable, had good boundaries with the kids and quickly improvised when things didn’t go to plan or the kids needed a different direction. Being open to change, flexible to adapting the sessions ment that every child benefited from the classes not just mine. All the kids laughed and engaged - even the ones initially résistent which was great to be a part of.
The staff at Tonbridge genuinely care and are very passionate about what they do - a very rewarding position for the staff and breath of fresh air for us parents - huge thank you and will see you again in October camp.

My daughters love camp. They had an amazing time filled with fun games and incredible coaches.

My little one loves it. So many activities for them to enjoy. Great team.

Easy booking, great activities, great staff, happy child and great value for the whole week.

Thank you to everyone at Barracudas Waldegrave Twickenham for this Easter week. My son hadn’t been before, was one of the youngest, and we didn’t really know if he would like it. But we’ve been blown away by how much he’s enjoyed himself, and how he’s grown so much as a little person in these few days. He’s had such a great time and was even awarded ‘Minnow of the Week’! We’re really grateful to all the team (especially Jamie, Darcy and Minnow leader, Rosie!) for being so friendly and caring and putting on a packed programme of activities.

We’ll be back in the summer

My son comes home happy from camp daily and can’t wait to return the next holiday. They do different activities to keep the kids occupied and they have a wide range of staff.

The camps are great but the booking and app are so annoying - you can’t just use website or app, you need to access both for different things. Once your booking is in the app it’s impossible to find basic info like what time the camp starts/ends. I booked early and late add-ons but now can’t find anything about what times those extras are, just really annoying comms.

Today was the end of my daughter’s time at camp (Watford site) and she cried because she enjoyed it so much and didn’t want it to be her last day. A massive thank you to the blue shirts for always making my daughter laugh in the mornings when I drop her off, and to Jessica for being a fun group leader. We will definitely be back next year!

I recently enrolled my child in Barracudas Summer Camp, and I am genuinely impressed how fantastic it was.

Here are some of our insights:

Warm Welcome: On the first day before arrival, my child was a bit nervous (although normally a confident boy), but the team at Barracudas made sure he felt right at home and his nerves went away before I even left reception. The Milton Keynes Barracudas team has a friendly and inviting approach which helped my child quickly settle in and find his groove quickly.

Activity Variety: The camp offers an impressive range of activities. Children get to choose between two activities six times a day. I like this and haven’t seen it at other camps. This variety keeps them engaged, happy, and in control of their experience which is important.

MK Team Go Above and Beyond: For example with face painting, it’s not just your typical face painting. When my child wanted to be a t racer character - a race car driver, the team accommodated their imagination. They really get to know your child’s passions and I find my son is really happy that he can share this with the team. He loves his little chats with them all. It’s these little touches that make Barracudas stand out for me even though my son wanted to sleep in his face paints he loved it so much I was really pleased his imagination was extended and interests were accommodated. I have been truly impressed with all team members. Good energy, great with the children and understanding and helpful to parents too.

Role Play Areas: For younger kids, there are areas for role play, including doctors’ offices, math corners, healthy eating charts, Barracuda Agreements such as be kind etc and reading nooks. It’s a great way to encourage creativity and learning. I am not sure if it is the same for the older kids.

Security Measures: Barracudas takes safety seriously. Although the team recognises the parents and chats with you on arrival they still respect safety and that’s very reassuring. The QR codes for check-in and check-out are never waived and this provides peace of mind for parents and the time options and full days are very helpful too.

Happy Stories: My child came back from camp with a big smile and lots of exciting stories to share. He even asked his school friend to join him one day and he did. From Motorsports to WaterPlay and Bouncy Castles and Dance he did something different all the time. On a Friday your children even get to throw a sponge at a team member for charity. It’s optional but a great cause.

My only wish as a busy mum, is that Barracudas MK offered camps during half terms too and or longer summer camps. But I’m hopeful they’ll consider it in the future. Overall, Barracudas Milton Keynes Summer Camp is a winner, and I highly recommend it to other parents.

We have been to Baraccudas for few times now. My son absolutely likes the activities there and al the staff are very friendly and knowledgable. Highly recommended.

Barracudas in Barnet have been fantastic for my kids. They love that they have options for each activity choice so if they don't fancy doing one, there is always another option. The staff are professional and caring and we feel so happy leaving the kids with them.

Absolutely wonderful club & camp! My son has been attending the Maidenhead club at St. Piran's for over a year now. The staff, location, activities and overall Barracuda organisation is just brilliant! There hasn't been a single day where the little guy didn't walk in or out without a smile and a hop of joy. Terrific place for kids!

The team at Barracudas are excellent. This is one of the reasons why my child thoroughly enjoys going to the camps during the school holidays. The other reason is the range of diverse activities available for the children. Finally, the third is the swimming. Unfortunately at the Chislehurst camp, the pool has been "under maintenance" since the May 2024 half term. This isn't Barracudas fault, but come on Farringtons school, why is the pool still out of service for over six months!

Amazing camp , age appropriate for your child and excellent times for working parents. Staff always happy 😊 never a day when my little man was not happy !

My child went to the chigwell camp and throughly enjoyed it. I liked that he had a choice all throughout the day and the opening times were great.
Only downside is that they finish before the school holidays finish!