Activities for children

We provide school holiday activities, art on the weekends, home education opportunities and birthday parties.

Science holiday activities 

2026 Science holiday day camps for 4-11 years is led by Tracey Hewitt from Mini-professors at the Botanic Garden.

Book for individual sessions or whole weeks.

• July: 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 
• July: 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
• July: 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
• August: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
• August: 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
• August: 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
• Oct: 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

To book Science holiday activities, email Tracey Hewitt at leicestersouth@miniprofessors.co.uk or call 07736149298.

Wild Play holiday activities

2026 Wild Play holiday activities is led by Wildlings Education at the Attenborough Arboretum.

For children who love nature and being outdoors. 

10am - 11.30am (2-8 years) and 12.30pm - 2.30pm (8-12 years) each day.

• July: 21, 22, 29
• August: 5, 12, 19

For further information and booking of Wild Play activities, please email Rachel Ibbotson at info@wildlings-education.co.uk or call 07354 682333.

Home Education

During school term-time for home educated children:

• Friday mornings: Forest school sessions. Contact Rachel Ibbotson at info@wildlings-education.co.uk, 07354 682333.
• Friday afternoons: Science classes. Contact Tracey Hewitt at leicestersouth@miniprofessors.co.uk, 07736 149298.
• Home Educated groups are also welcome to book our school sessions.

During school holidays, home educated children are welcome to book the Wild Play or Science holiday activities above.