School has finished and we are now in the middle of the summer holidays. Are you running out of ideas for creative activities to do this summer with your kids? Check out these summer workshops in Wimbledon, where your young children could discover a new passion and learn new skills, while having fun and meeting new friends.
1. BOSS Acting School, Wimbledon
Does your child love performing and wonder what it would be like to be an actor? BOSS Acting School in Wimbledon is a great opportunity to keep your kids creative over summer. Just download Zoom and join one of the drama classes.
When: Monday 17 August, 15:00 (Make it Movie), Wednesday 19 August, 11:00 (Improvise) and Friday 21August, 10:00 (Beans Mission, age 3-5)
Website: www.bossactingschool.co.uk
How to book: Email bossactingschool@gmail.com with the childβs name and age
2. Polka Theatre, Wimbledon
Embark on a journey around the world without leaving your house with Polka Theatres workshop series. Your little kids will hear stories from different countries and discover new cultures. Just remember to bring on board your imagination.
When: Monday 17 August, 10:30 (Norway β Storytelling and Drama, age 3-5), Thursday 20 August, 10:30 (Czech Republic β Puppetry Workshop, age 7-11) and Wednesday 26 August, 10:30 (Indonesia – Storytelling and Drama, age 3-5)
Website: polkatheatre.com
How to book: Select in advance the desired workshop and book via the website
3.Rose Theatre, Kingston upon Thames
If your older kids, aged 11-16, like challenges; book the ‘Play in a Week’ summer course. In just one week, they will rehearsal and perform The Wind in the Willows, and even film it for families to watch back home and to keep it as a memory.
When: Monday 17 till Saturday 22 August, 9 am β 5pm
Where: Rose Theatre Kingston, 24-26 High Street, Kingston, KT1 1HL
Website: www.rosetheatrekingston.org
How to book: Book it on the website
4. AM Sports Academy, Wimbledon
Football, hockey, athletics, cricket, golf: these are only a few of the sports available this summer at the AM Sports Academy camps. Children will do five different activities each day. They will stay fit and have fun all day long.
When: Mondays to Fridays until 28th August, 9:30am – 4:30pm and Tuesday 1st till Thursday 3rd September, 9:30am – 4:30pm
Where: Wimbledon Park Primary School β Havana Road, SW19 8EJ or Floreat Wandsworth Primary School β 305 Garratt Lane, SW18 4EQ
Website: www.amsportsacademy.co.uk
How to book: Select in advance the desired day and book it on the website
5. Art-K, Wimbledon
Grab some watercolours or acrylics and start painting. The Art-K summer course of 1 or 2 hours is an opportunity to free the artist within. At the end of the day, children will have a piece of art for the home.
Β When: 2-hours course from Mondays to Fridays until 28th August (10am and 3pm) or 1-hour course from Mondays to Wednesdays until 26th August (4pm β 5 pm)
Where: 2 St Mark’s Place, London, SW19 7ND
Website: www.art-k.co.uk/class-wimbledon
How to book: Book it on the website
Written By: Jessica Cesana | Content EditorΒ
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