Holiday Head Quarters @ Montpelier

Holiday HQ – The Great Outdoors (HAF Programme)

When school closes but work continues, families often need safe and engaging holiday provision where children can stay active, social and supported.

This, Holiday HQ – The Great Outdoors returns to our school, delivered by Junior Adventures Group (JAG), the school’s trusted wraparound care provider. Sessions are led by experienced staff, with dedicated leaders for each age group to ensure activities are appropriate, inclusive and enjoyable.

Holiday HQ offers screen-free holiday days filled with outdoor adventure, creative activities and teamwork, designed to support children’s wellbeing, confidence and social development.

Arrival and Registration:
When children arrive, they will be welcomed by staff and checked in at the registration point. Staff will help children store their belongings safely and introduce them to their group and activity space.
Parents and carers are welcome to speak to staff at drop-off to share any important information about their child.

Session Structure:
Each day follows a clear and structured timetable to help children feel settled and confident.

Start of session:
Registration and welcome
Icebreaker activities and group introductions
Overview of the day’s activities

Middle of session:
Outdoor sports and physical activities
Creative crafts and nature-based activities
Team challenges and problem-solving games
Meal and snack break

End of session:
Group game or free play
Reflection and tidy-up
Safe collection by parents/carers

Activities may vary depending on weather conditions and the needs of the group.

Age-Specific Programmes:
As children grow, what they want from their holidays changes too. Holiday HQ provides two age-appropriate programmes so children can take part in activities suited to their stage and interests.

Holiday HQ U8s (Ages 4–7):
For younger children, confidence grows through structure, encouragement and imagination.
Children explore The Great Outdoors through guided activities designed to support early teamwork, creativity and physical development.
Activities may include:
Mini obstacle courses and team challenges
Crocodile River crossing teamwork challenge
Kite and flight challenges
Making wildflower seed pops to plant at home
Active games such as Kangaroo Cricket and Crab Football
Activities are designed to be supportive, fun and confidence-building.

Holiday HQ 8+ (Ages 8–12):
Older children often look for greater independence, challenge and teamwork. The 8+ programme offers more energetic and problem-solving activities while remaining fully supervised.
Activities may include:
Zorb battles and arena-style games
Challenge Tag and strategic outdoor missions
Plastic axe-throwing target challenges
STEM activities such as assembling and testing robotic arms
Team engineering and building challenges
This programme helps older children develop resilience, teamwork and leadership skills.

Indoor and Outdoor Spaces:
Activities take place in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Indoors:
Creative craft areas
STEM and building activities
Quiet space for children who may need downtime

Outdoors:
Playground or field space
Sports areas for games and team challenges
Nature-based exploration and outdoor learning
All areas are supervised by staff.

Choice and Flexibility:
Children are encouraged to try new activities, but participation is always flexible.
If a child prefers not to take part in a particular activity, they will be offered alternative options such as:
Creative crafts
Quiet games or reading
Free play with friends
This helps ensure every child feels comfortable and included.

Group Sizes and Supervision:
Children are placed into small supervised groups according to their age.
Typical staffing ratios are approximately 1 adult to 8–12 children, depending on age and activity.
Dedicated leaders oversee each group to ensure children receive appropriate support and supervision.

Food and Nutrition:
As part of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, children receive nutritious meals and snacks during the session.
Meals may include items such as:
Hot Nutritious Meal
Fresh fruit and vegetables
Water or milk
Dietary requirements, allergies and cultural preferences can be accommodated when shared during registration.

Staff and Safeguarding:
Holiday HQ sessions are delivered by experienced staff from Junior Adventures Group.
All staff are:
DBS checked
Trained in safeguarding and child protection
Qualified in first aid
Experienced in delivering activities for children
A designated session leader oversees each day to ensure activities run safely and children are supported.

Supporting Children with SEND:
We aim to make our programme inclusive and accessible to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
We:
Work with parents and carers to understand children’s needs
Adapt activities where possible
Provide additional support where available
Parents and carers are encouraged to contact us in advance to discuss any specific support requirements.

What Families Can Expect:
✔ Safe, structured days delivered by experienced staff
✔ Age-appropriate activities for younger and older children
✔ Outdoor adventure and creative play
✔ Nutritious meals provided as part of HAF
✔ Flexible booking options

Holiday HQ offers reliable holiday provision where children can stay active, build friendships and return home proud of what they’ve achieved.

Food & Drink: Children have access to water to fill up their water bottles. To ensure all children are safe, please note that all our Holiday Clubs are nut-free zones, including items that state ‘May include nuts’. Please note that if you have a booking through HAF, lunch is provided, and children will only need to bring a refillable water bottle.

Update Details: Please update any medical or contact details within your eequ profile.

Medication and SEND: If your child requires medication or has SEND, please contact JAG at hello@junioradventuresgroup.co.uk stating that you have made a HAF booking and that you need to provide us with your child’s medical or SEND information. You will be asked by the team to complete the relevant forms. These must be completed before your child attends.

Suitable Clothing: With sport & activity on offer every day - we suggest comfortable and practical activewear to tackle a range of onsite facilities. We suggest packing spare clothes for your child, so you don’t mind getting messy due to our outdoor play philosophy and arts & craft activities. For younger children – we recommend packing an extra pair of clothes for any toilet accidents that may happen throughout the day.

Swimming: Please ensure your child has a swimming costume and a towel. See her for more details on what to bring: https://a.storyblok.com/f/166376/x/c7e7cc0af6/holiday-hq-information-guide.pdf

Phones: We ask that all parents/carers refrain from using their phones/smart devices at the club.

For further queries, email us at hello@junioradventuresgroup.co.uk or call on 0333 577 1533.