ABOUT
During our 5 day interactive creative holiday camps we sing, dance, act, craft, play and, at the end of the week, perform a show. Our early years holiday camps for 3 to 5 year olds are child centred and we let them create characters and develop their own story. Young children love our performing arts weeks as they are focused around their interests and talents. At the end of the week they will perform for friends and family in the theatre,
The week helps build confidence, communication skills, creativity and cooperation. The children work as a team and the holiday camp encourages imagination as well as supporting speaking and listening skills.
TIMES
The timing for each day is 10am - 4pm, with an early drop off option from 8.30am. Check our booking page for exact dates.
We generally have a final showing of work for family and friends at the end of the week at 3.15pm.
LOCATION
Sandringham School, The Ridgeway
St Albans, AL4 9NX
Early Years Holiday Camps
Ages 3 - 5
Create, play and make a musical in just five days
AGE RANGE
Ages 3 - 5
Too old? Check out our Musical Theatre Holiday Camps.
FEES
£200 for a full week.
Early bird, sibling and multi week booking discounts available.
Childcare vouchers accepted.
BOOK
Book your space below!
Best Beginners Holiday Camps
Movement
We help to develop co-ordination, rhythm and balance with fun, simple choreography that is incorporated into the performance at the end of the week. We aim to foster a joy of moving with exercises and games like music improvisation and animal study.
Best Beginners Holiday Camps
Drama
With our Best Beginners holiday camps, we use imaginative play, crafts, games, and storytelling to learn through drama. Together, we create scripts and characters for the show at the end of the week, where every little star will join the older performers on a big stage with their very own line (or lines!) and opportunity to shine.
Best Beginners Holiday Camps
Song
In our song sessions, we encourage every little performer to find their voice and sing out! We play with silly warmups, tongue twisters and rhymes before creating numbers for the big show, learning about diction, articulation and listening along the way.
SUMMER FIVE DAY BEST BEGINNERS CAMPS
Best Beginners camp attendees spend the week singing, dancing, acting, crafting, and having fun, before joining the older students in a brand-new musical. The show is performed at the end of the week at The Sandpit Theatre, where families and friends are invited to watch and tickets are free.
Best Beginners Summer Camp Week 1: 28 July – 1 August 2025 ‘Wands & Wiggles
Oh no it isn’t, oh yes, it is!!! Everything Potter and everything panto – He’s behind you Harry! Full of wizardry and wonder our camp attendees will explore singing, dancing and acting through creative play with a bit of crafting thrown in to. At the end of the week, they will join the older students and take part in a marvellously magical and madcap musical.
Best Beginners Summer Camp Week 2: 4 – 8 August 2025 ‘Shakes & Showtunes’
Shakespeare stories and characters meet classic musicals. Could the midsummer fairies end up in Oz? Will Oliver, Mary Poppins or Romeo and Juliet make it in? What is certain is that there will be lots of fun as throughout the week there will be songs, dance, drama, games, craft, with lots of fun imagination building and confidence boosting creativity.
Best Beginners Summer Camp Week 3: 11 – 15 August 2025 ‘Heroes and Hijinks’
As Hercules hits the West End this summer, our own heroes will hit the Sandpit stage. Including every kind of hero, from ancient myths, movies, cartoons and even our own homes, this show is sure to be an epic adventure.
Further Details
10am – 4pm Daily
8:30am Early Drop Off
Ofsted Registered
Childcare Vouchers & Government Tax Free Childcare Account Payments Accepted
Sandringham School, St Albans
Discounts
Early Bird Discount: £20 off (applicable until 7 June 2025)
Sibling Discount: £50 off the second child’s booking
Multi-week Discount: £30 off the second week (and third if applicable)
**Please note that the early bird, sibling, and multi-week discounts will not all be applied for the same booking. The largest discount will automatically be deducted from any booking before approval by Best Theatre Arts
