School Holiday Club

Book your children into Devon's best school holiday club

Looking for an exciting way to keep your child active during the school holidays? Skern Adventure's School Holiday Club offers children aged 8–16 the chance to enjoy action-packed days filled with outdoor adventure, new challenges and unforgettable experiences.

Led by our experienced, qualified instructors, every session encourages children to build confidence, develop new skills and make lasting friendships in a safe, supportive environment. From kayaking and climbing to archery, bushcraft and team challenges, no two days are ever the same. With all specialist activity equipment provided, children can simply arrive ready for adventure while we take care of the rest. Whether they join us for a single day or the whole week, they'll enjoy exciting outdoor experiences in a safe, supportive environment that's designed to inspire confidence and create lasting memories.

School holiday club timings, prices & drop-off information

Our School Holiday Club is designed to make school holidays easy for parents while giving children an exciting day of adventure. Choose from flexible booking options throughout the summer and half-term holidays, with children fully supervised by our experienced instructors from arrival through to collection.

Parents can drop children off from 8:30am, with activities running throughout the day before collection until 5:30pm, giving you extra flexibility around your working day. Every session is packed with exciting outdoor activities, carefully planned to keep children active, engaged and having fun from start to finish.

£34 per day
£130 per week

Timings

Drop off from 9.15am
Pick up until 4.45pm

Early drop off and late pick up is available for an extra  £5 per day.

Early drop off from 8.30am
Late pick up until 5.30pm

View availability and book your activities here

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Sample programmes

Adventure club week bookings
Morning
Rafting
Tunnels & archery
Scavenger hunt & orienteering
River kayak
Zip line & crates
Afternoon
Climb & abseil
Surf & body board
Camp craft &
team exercise
High ropes
Pool kayak &
assault course
Monday
Arrive 1pm
Assault Course
Night Walk
Tuesday
Climb
&
Abseil
Surf
&
Body Board
Skern Lodge Olympics
Wednesday
River Kayak
High Ropes
Scavenger Hunt
Thursday
Tunnels
Seashore Trail
Campfire
Friday
Fantasy Quest
Depart 12.30pm
Adventure club day bookings
Morning
Surf & body board
River kayak
Assault course & kayak
Tunnels & zipwire
Rafting
Afternoon
Climb & abseil
High ropes
Survivial skills
Surfing & body board
Climb & abseil
Monday
Arrive 1pm
Assault Course
Night Walk
Tuesday
Rafting
Rockets & Riddles
Shelterbuild
Wednesday
River Kayak
High Ropes
Pool Olympics
Thursday
Tunnels &
Zipwire

Surfing
&
Body Boarding
Disco
Friday
RIB Powerboat Ride
&
Drive
Depart 12.30pm
How safe is it?

As with all outdoor activities, there is an element of risk, but at Skern Adventure this is carefully managed to ensure it remains at a very acceptable level. We are regularly inspected by a range of external bodies, including the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority, Paddle UK, the RYA, the Health & Safety Executive, local education authorities, and our insurers. In addition, we carry out regular risk assessments across all activities and wider site operations, including fire safety, catering, accommodation, and security. This thorough approach ensures a safe and well-managed environment for all visitors

What should we wear or bring?

Comfortable clothing and suitable footwear are recommended so visitors can move safely and easily. All specialist equipment is provided, and our instructors will guide groups through everything they need to know on the day.

Is food included?

Food is not included as standard with Appledore Adventure Club bookings, but you can add a packed lunch for just £6 per day when booking. If you don't choose the lunch add-on, please ensure your child brings a packed lunch, plenty of drinks and any snacks they may need to keep them fuelled for a full day of outdoor adventure.

Who will be supervising my child?

Every Appledore Adventure Club session is led by experienced, qualified Skern Adventure instructors who are passionate about helping children build confidence, learn new skills and have fun in a safe environment. All activities are fully supervised, with sessions tailored to the age and ability of the group, so every child is supported, encouraged and able to get the most from their adventure.

How to find us

Skern Adventure Appledore
Appledore,
Bideford,
Devon
EX39 1NG

Contact

01237 475 992

Our locations

Our two Skern Adventure centres in North Devon offer different settings, different activities, and the same focus on great days out. From coastal experiences at Appledore to high-impact land-based adventure at Abbotsham, each location provides a safe, well-run environment where friends and families can get active, try something new, and make the most of their time outdoors.

Looking for adventure for all ages?

Explore the full range of activities at our Abbotsham centre, open to families, adults and groups—featuring high ropes, assault courses and large-scale outdoor challenges.

Learn more