Easter Half Term Camps
Kettering & Thrapston
16 - 20 February
Give your child unforgettable days of fun, friends sport and active play!
Our Sports and Multi Activity Camps blends football, basketball, multi-skills, games, teamwork challenges, arts and crafts, wellbeing and other themed activities to keep children engaged, energised, and smiling throughout the day.
CAMP DETAILS
Venues
Kettering Science Academy, Deeble Road, Kettering, NN15 7AA
Cost
£22 per day
£72 for 4 days
All 8 Days for £130 (Best Value!)
&
Thrapston Primary School, Market Road, Thrapston, NN14 4JU
Cost
£20 per day
£70 for 4 days
All 8 Days for £125 (Best Value!)
Times
9:30am – 3:30pm each day
Ages
Suitable for children aged 5–12
50% Sibling Discount
Tax Free Childcare Payments Accepted
FREE HAF Places Available
WHAT TO EXPECT
A festive, high-energy indoor and outdoor multi-sports experience
Football • Futsal • Basketball • Flag Football • Dodgeball • Multi-Skill Games plus much more
Individual & team challenges & prizes
Professional fully qualified, DBS-checked, first aid trained Five Star Skills coaches who work delivery 50+ hours per week in local primary schools.
SEND Specialist primary school teachers
A safe, friendly and inclusive environment with children led activities in the afternoon.
Perfect for keeping children active and entertained before during half term!
WHAT TO BRING
Packed lunch & snacks
Refillable water bottle
Suitable sports clothing
Warm layers for outdoor activity
Trainers (and optional football boots for 3G Astro)
Table top game and activities for break times
Smiles!
Why Choose Five Star Skills?
Choosing the right holiday camp is important — you want your child to be safe, active, happy and excited to come back. At Five Star Skills, we take that responsibility seriously. Here’s what makes our camps stand out:
🌟 We Create a Fun & Inclusive Experience
Our camps are all about high-energy sports and activities. Every child has the chance to join in, have fun and feel part of the team, regardless of ability or confidence level. Our afternoon sessions see children choosing and leading their own activities meaning they are guaranteed to find something they like!
👨🏫 Expert, Qualified & Friendly Coaches
Our coaches are:
Fully DBS checked
First-aid trained
Professional coaches with years of experience working in primary schools and delivering 50+ hours of sessions in local primary schools
Primary School Teachers with specialist SEND qualifications
Experienced across multiple sports
Skilled at working with different age groups and personalities
Most importantly, they are warm, enthusiastic and genuinely care about developing children in a positive, supportive way.
⚽ A True Multi-Sport & Activity Experience
Children stay engaged because they don’t do just one sport or activity. We mix football, basketball, team games, agility challenges, arts and crafts and free play — giving every child a chance to shine, discover new interests and build confidence.
💪 Building Confidence, Friendships & Life Skills
We focus on more than just sport or activity. Children develop:
Confidence
Teamwork
Resilience
Communication
Social skills
Sportsmanship
This means they leave camp not only more active, but also more self-assured and equipped with stronger interpersonal skills.
🛡️ A Safe & Supportive Environment
Safety is at the heart of everything we do. Our camps have:
Clear behaviour expectations
Robust safeguarding practices
A strong focus on inclusion
Staff who know how to support nervous, quiet or first-time participants
Parents regularly comment on how quickly their children settle in — even those who were anxious before arriving.
Activities Designed for Maximum Fun
Children love:
Individual Challenges
Sports Tournaments
Free Choice and Play
Team competitions
End-of-camp awards
We make sure every child feels proud of their effort and achievements.
A Growing Reputation Across Northamptonshire
We’ve rapidly become one of the most trusted and recommended sports providers in the area. From weekly school clubs to large holiday camps, our programmes continue to grow because parents see the difference in their children — happy, active, confident and excited for more.