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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
My 2 daughters have been to barracudas for the past 2 years and absolutely loved it. From the variety of experiences to the front door staff everything is excellent. Best summer camp around. Many thanks for all your hard work and commitment to all the kids and parents.
My sons attend this camp most school holidays, the reason I favour this one is they are open longer hours (I work) and I don’t have mum guilt as they offer a massive range of amazing activities- more than I could offer in one day! They swim everyday, go quad biking, play archery, and many many more actives that they may not normally get to try. The staff are very professional and friendly and engage with the children - my kids come home and talk about how amazing their day was for hours and are always so excited to attend!!
Disappointing again at Norwich Barracudas. Whilst there is certainly a good system for checking your child in for the day that fills you with confidence, sadly it then very much seems to be about what members of staff your child is exposed to throughout the day, as to the quality of the care. Three years ago there was an incident with a child being picked on by another child physically and this was missed by the leader due to her looking at her phone and so I haven’t used Barracudas since, as this did not fill me with confidence, however as all working parents know, good childcare is hard to find over the summer holidays and so once again I was inspired by the cheery photos on the website and promise of “fun filled days”. Only two days into the week of camp I have had to make alternative arrangements as my son ( who is very relaxed and resilient ) has shared some less that pleasing insights as to what actually happens during the day! Leaders not paying attention to obvious bullying ( thankfully not my son, but upsetting for other children) activities poorly run/not run at all with any direction for the children ( giving a child a racquet and a ball does not count as tennis people 🙄)Not enough places in key activities and so if like my son they want to be playing sport, brace yourself because they may well end up doing arts and crafts, sitting on a bench and being indoors most of the day. The pack lunch inspections sounds ridiculously regimental and whilst no doubt its important that camps are safe for all users, the manner in which these pack lunch inspections are conducted sounds very abrasive, especially for younger children with food being removed if containing any offending ingredients and never seen again. I would suggest to all parents looking for childcare over holidays in Norwich to look at other options available and not be so seduced by the smart website and selected photos as we have tried this camp twice now and both times have been really disappointing.
Our son consistently rates Barracudas the best summer camps he's been to. From the venue, the staff at the welcome desk, through to the smiles at pick up, our experience is nothing short of perfect. He loves the choice of which activities to pick at each session, and the wide variety depending how he's feeling each day. Sometimes he's too tired for the sports, and loves to mind his own business with some crafts. Many of his friends come too; further validating how wonderful these camps are. If you're hesitating due to the higher cost to others in Bedford, then don't. The peace of mind that comes with knowing they'll have a wonderful time AND the generous session timings mean you can have a full day or work (or peace!) We've never wasted any money through him not wanting to go which is also something to consider.
My daughter absolutely loves Barracudas! The camp is really well organised, with plenty of activities throughout the day. They have a number of groups, so they play with children of similar ages. Swimming was definitely a huge bonus! The staff is really friendly and approachable, and are able to build really good rapport with the children. It's not cheap, but they do get a really good experience. The head office is also very good - all my emails were replied to quickly, and the booking process is very simple. I will definitely be booking again.
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For over 30 years, we’ve been a market leader in running fun-filled, Ofsted-registered holiday camps for children during Easter, summer, and half-term breaks. Our mission is simple: to give every child such an amazing experience that they can’t wait to come back!
We offer a full day of fun from 8am to 6pm, giving children plenty of time to explore, play, and make memories – and giving parents peace of mind.
With over 80 activities to choose from – including swimming (at camps with pools), team building, sports, arts & crafts, plus exciting specialist options like motor sports, archery, and fencing – we’re proud to be the only provider that lets children choose their activity every single session.
Parents can rest easy knowing safety and quality are at the heart of everything we do. All our staff are enhanced DBS-checked and trained for the activities they lead, with qualified Early Years Managers on site. Our excellent staff-to-child ratios mean every child is supported, encouraged, and included.
Whether your child loves to be active, creative, or try something new, our camps are designed to inspire confidence, build friendships, and create memories that last long after the holidays are over.See more
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