What we'll doSummer 2026 STEAM Adventure sessions
At Playtivity, every activity is designed around STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths. STEAM learning encourages children to explore, question, design, create and explore problems through hands-on experiences that build confidence, creativity and resilience.
Galactic Makers Academy- Monday 20th July
Join us for an exciting day of hands-on STEAM learning as children become space engineers, inventors and creators! Throughout the session, children will take part in a range of engaging activities including LEGO Space Missions, an immersive Discovery Dome 'Space Explorers' experience, creative space-themed art projects, and fun space-inspired games. A delicious lunch is included too!
Earth Explorers- Nature & Discovery Tuesday 21st July
Children will begin the day with an immersive Discovery Dome experience, exploring the incredible worlds of dinosaurs and the Amazon rainforest. This exciting session will spark curiosity and inspire young explorers as they learn about prehistoric creatures, rainforest habitats and the amazing animals that live there today. Building on their discoveries, children will take part in a variety of nature-themed games and physical challenges, encouraging teamwork, problem-solving and active learning. They'll then design and create their own animal pendant to take home, inspired by the creatures they have encountered throughout the day. A delicious lunch is included too!
Pixel Play Studios- Wednesday 22nd July
Welcome to Pixel Play Studios – a gaming-inspired day of creativity, teamwork and hands-on STEAM fun! Perfect for children who love games such as Roblox, this exciting day takes gaming beyond the screen and into the real world. Children will take part in our Gamer World Challenge, where they will design, build and solve creative challenges inspired by popular gaming worlds. Children will also enjoy a range of active physical games and challenges, encouraging movement, collaboration and plenty of fun. In our Pixel Art Studio, children will create their own pixel-inspired masterpieces, exploring colour, pattern and design while developing their creativity and artistic skills. They'll have the opportunity to produce unique artwork to take home and proudly share.
Chaos Lab Live! - Thursday 23rd July
Young scientists will start by making their own slime and squishy creations to take home, experimenting with different materials and discovering the science behind how they work. They'll then take part in a range of energetic physical games and challenges, encouraging teamwork, problem-solving and plenty of laughter throughout the day. Children will also unleash their creativity with our spectacular Spin Art and Exploding Art Studio, creating vibrant masterpieces using movement, colour and a little bit of scientific magic.
Future City Builders- Friday 24th July
Children become architects, engineers and inventors for the day! They'll tackle exciting LEGO architecture challenges, test their skills in a skyscraper engineering challenge and work together to create an amazing city of the future filled with imaginative buildings and inventions. With hands-on building activities, teamwork, creativity, active games and a delicious hot lunch, it's the perfect day for young makers and problem-solvers aged 5–11.
Robo Rescue HQ- Monday 27th July
Welcome to Robo Rescue HQ, where young coders and engineers will take on exciting rescue missions using robots, creativity and teamwork! Children will explore the world of screen-free coding through a variety of engaging robot activities, learning how to create algorithms, solve problems and programme robots to complete exciting rescue challenges. As members of the Robo Rescue Team, they will take part in a range of energetic active games and team challenges, helping them develop communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills while having plenty of fun. They'll also design and build their own creative robot model to take home, using their imagination.
Amazing Aerodynamics Academy- Tuesday 28th July
Children will become aerospace engineers as they explore the fascinating science of flight, forces and motion. Throughout the day, they'll design, build and test a variety of exciting creations, including rocket launches, balloon-powered cars and flying machine challenges. Using investigation, creativity and problem-solving, children will discover what makes things fly further, travel faster and perform better. As they test and improve their designs, children will learn how real engineers use experimentation, observation and perseverance to solve problems and develop new technologies. They'll be encouraged to make predictions, evaluate their results and adapt their creations to improve performance.
Mega Makers: The Ultimate Build- Wednesday 29th July
A hands-on day packed with construction challenges, creativity and STEAM-powered fun.Children will tackle exciting LEGO rebuild missions and engineering challenges designed to test their imagination, teamwork and problem-solving skills. Using a variety of construction materials including LEGO, K'NEX and magnetic building blocks, they'll take on challenges to design, improve and create amazing structures. Children will work both independently and as part of a team, learning how to plan, test and adapt their ideas just like real engineers and designers. They'll also enjoy a range of energetic physical games and team-building activities, helping them develop communication skills, resilience and confidence while having lots of fun. The day also includes a creative build-and-art challenge.
Popstar Tech & Design Studio- Thursday 30th July
Children will become fashion designers, performers and inventors as they create their own popstar-inspired outfit, using their imagination to design something bold, colourful and unique. They'll then learn and create a fun dance routine to some of today's popular tunes, working together to build confidence, express themselves and perform as part of a team. The excitement continues as children design and make their own wearable tech accessory to use during their performance. Combining creativity with technology, they'll discover how designers and engineers use innovation to create exciting products for entertainment and performance.
The Big Makers Festival- Friday 31st July
Join us for The Big Makers Festival, a fantastic celebration of creativity, invention, exploration and fun as we bring our holiday club programme to a spectacular close! This exciting festival-style day gives children the opportunity to enjoy some of Playtivity's most popular activities while exploring, creating and celebrating everything they have discovered throughout the holidays. At our Fidget Factory, children will design and create their own fidget gadgets, sensory creations and maker projects to take home, using their imagination and problem-solving skills to invent something truly unique. The adventure continues with a range of creative art activities, giving children the chance to express themselves, experiment with different materials and create special keepsakes to remember the day.
