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Safety Concerns:One of my children sustained injuries on three out of four days of attendance. Despite photographic evidence of these incidents, when I raised these concerns with the camp manager and Ruby, I was informed that no assistance could be provided because my child had not reported the incidents directly to management. The daily reports I received mentioned behavioural concerns but failed to document any of the injuries that occurred, which raises questions about the camp's incident reporting procedures.For context, my children have attended other UK summer camps for several years, including five weeks at another facility this summer, without experiencing any injuries.Service Delivery Issues:Water activities advertised on the website were not provided. When questioned, staff explained that equipment had been removed early as it was "the last day," despite our booking being for the full advertised program. So I don't think the last day accounts for a good excuse.The Discovery Squad program was incorrectly cancelled for one of my children due to a name mix-up. Staff mistakenly believed the other child was uninterested in participating and cancelled the program for the wrong child, disappointing the one who was eager to participate.Communication and Management:Throughout these issues, there was no accessible management team to address our concerns appropriately.Based on this experience, I cannot recommend this facility and wanted to share this feedback for the benefit of other families considering this camp despite its fancy advertisement and high rating for the internet.Also according to the camp staff, after our feedback email was sent and the reviews were published, Ruby from the head office called the camp and see if my kid still had issues on the day, and asked the camp staff to call us and pick up my kid early 11am immediately. Using unkind way and power to punish us, not sure if racism but not recommend
Review of Barracudas Summer CampMy 10-year-old son had the best time at Barracudas this summer! The camp is so well run, with a great mix of activities to keep the kids excited and engaged all day long.His absolute highlight was the motor sports sessions – they were safe, thrilling, and gave him such a confidence boost. He came home every evening full of stories about what he’d done, from racing around to trying new challenges.What I loved most was the variety. Alongside motor sports, he got to join in team games, outdoor adventures, and creative activities, which meant he was always trying something new and making friends at the same time. The staff were enthusiastic, caring, and really encouraged the kids to get involved.As a parent, I felt completely reassured knowing he was safe, happy, and having fun. He’s already asking if he can go back next year! I can’t recommend Barracudas enough for families looking for a camp that’s exciting, supportive, and unforgettable.
Barracudas have done it again. My child is happy, has spent time at Huntingdon Barracudas for 4 weeks. Loved the staff, they are friendly and efficient at drop off and collection. My daughter comes home each day full of stories and excitement on the range of activities she has been doing. Real variety so she isn't bored, activities she wouldn't get to do elsewhere. She loves swimming!I recommend their fabulous childcare to parents looking for holiday childcare. Special shout out to those leading the Dolphins group, thanks for taking such good care of my daughter. And the camp manager is lovely and approachable. Will see you all again next year.
Barracudas in Watford central is amazing, with lovely people who look after children and keep it organised - Chane and Simone. They make it easy for parents - polite smiley people, music playing during drop offs, place easy to find and just not far from town centre. Children having lots of activities and fun.You can call them during their opening times and ask how your child is and even talk to your child, they meet their friends from school, it is quite safe using special unique code for drop offs and pick up. I recommend this place for summer holidays and during half terms throughout a year.
We have used the High Wycombe camp for 9 years now and have never had any issues or concerns. Having a child with AuDHD it’s always worrying how they will get on but the staff are amazing (many are teachers) Children absolutely love it & look forward to coming . Thank you
Booked a full week in Salisbury summer camp. This is the second year we have had to book the final week the camp runs and we unfortunately won’t be returning. None of the big activities were running that they have done previously. They were all packed away. Only one swimming session each, no bouncy castles, slip and slide, go carts etc. just games. I could have booked another club closer to home that did that for significantly cheaper. We have used barracudas for 4 years now and have seen a decline in activities. Whilst my children had a nice time, they also remarked it wasn’t as fun as previous years. It was definitely not as advertised. Such a shame. I would like to say the staff were lovely and my children enjoyed their company
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