University of Warwick Holiday Scheme HAF

We offer an inspiring range of educational, cultural and sporting activities to challenge, entertain and enthuse 5-11 year olds using the fantastic resources available on campus; developing the children's knowledge and skills while enabling them to make friends and have plenty of fun. Please see some of our Summer 2026 activities and special visitors below: Week 1 (20th July – 24th July) Monday 20th July – No Scheme Tuesday 21st July – ‘Under the Sea’ themed day featuring an obstacle course, yoga, and fish puppet making Wednesday 22nd July – Create Build and Learn return for an imaginative and interactive LEGO session as part of our ‘Construction’ themed day Thursday 23rd July – The Herbert Art Gallery will deliver a bookbinding workshop during our ‘Once Upon a Time’ themed day Friday 24th July – ‘Transport’ themed day including wind-powered balloon cars and helicopter tag Week 2 (27th July – 31st July) Monday 27th July – Our ‘Health and Fitness’ themed day includes making plasticine fruit and vegetables, a heart rate challenge, and balloon tennis Tuesday 28th July – Banana Brain Fun Shows will join us for a puppet show and puppet-making workshop Wednesday 29th July – ‘Holiday Scheme Has Got Talent’ gives children the chance to showcase their skills during our ‘Performance’ themed day Thursday 30th July – No HAF spaces available Friday 31st July – Sublime Science returns with spectacular experiments and science magic Week 3 (3rd August – 7th August) Monday 3rd August – Steve the Juggler will entertain and teach children exciting circus tricks Tuesday 4th August – No HAF spaces available Wednesday 5th August – Doody’s Workshop returns with another fast-paced curling session Thursday 6th August – ‘The Great Outdoors’ themed day includes kite making, outdoor chalk art, and a picnic lunch Friday 7th August – ‘Water’ themed day featuring lollipop stick raft building, the Pass the Water Cup challenge, and wet sponge games Week 4 (10th August – 14th August) Monday 10th August – Artist Lottie Wilson joins us for a photography session Tuesday 11th August – No HAF spaces available Wednesday 12th August – ‘Crafty Sports’ themed day includes tabletop sports game making, outdoor races, and a sports costume fashion parade Thursday 13th August – ‘Environment’ themed day featuring the Which Bin challenge, upcycled kindness jars, and the Four Seasons active game Friday 14th August – The Ministry of Chocolate returns for a delicious chocolate-making experience Week 5 (17th August – 21st August) Monday 17th August – ‘Artwork’ themed day including scratch art, tissue paper flower crafts, and Pictionary Sprint Tuesday 18th August – The Black Hole Mobile Planetarium joins us for another adventure into space Wednesday 19th August – ‘Detective’ themed day featuring invisible ink messages, fingerprint art, and an outdoor treasure hunt Thursday 20th August – No HAF spaces available Friday 21st August – Epic Tales returns for a day of interactive storytelling and adventures Week 6 (24th August – 28th August) Monday 24th August – No HAF spaces available Tuesday 25th August – ‘Nutrition’ themed day including a blind taste test challenge, pineapple paper crafts, and the ‘Runner Beans’ outdoor game Wednesday 26th August – Team Rubicon joins us for an action-packed day of skateboarding and scooting Thursday 27th August – Coventry Transport Museum returns with an exciting hands-on Playhem session Friday 28th August – ‘Celebration’ themed day including party preparations, games, a disco, and a dance-off