Woodcote Junior
Activities, Events and Sports
Walled Garden
School Holiday Adventure Camps
Adventure Camps for Toddlers
Join us for our themed Toddler Adventure Camp filled with seasonal fun and hands-on activities for your little ones! WJs will enjoy sensory play, creative crafts, outdoor games, story time and a snack each day.
For Toddlers, aged 2-4 years
10.30am-12.00pm (parental supervision required)
Please note, there will be no Toddler Adventure Camps during the summer holidays.
For further information and to book, please email the Walled Garden.
MAY HALF TERM (SPRING-THEMED)
Thursday 28 May
WJs: £15.60 per session
Non-WJs: £18.70 per session
Adventure Camps for 5 to 11 Year Olds
Our Adventure Camps for 5-11 year olds run every school holiday and half term, giving Woodcote Juniors something exciting to look forward to all year round. Each camp offers a different weekly theme with a mix of active play, creative challenges and hands‑on experiences. With plenty of movement, imagination and fun built into every day, WJs can explore, build confidence and make great memories.
Full day camps: from 9.30am-4.30pm
Half day camps: from 9.30am-1.00pm or 1.00-4.30pm
Drop-off and pick-up required. Please bring swimming costume, water bottle (and packed lunch if attending a full day camp).
For further information and to book, please email the Walled Garden.
MAY HALF TERM (MAGIC WIZARDS WEEK)
Tuesday 26 to Friday 29 May
Our May Half Term Adventure Camp transforms into a world of spells, potions and pure imagination. During Magic Wizards Week, WJs can step into the robes of young sorcerers for hands-on enchantment. They will dive into the swimming pool, craft their own wands, brew bubbling potions, discover magical creatures and take part in games that spark creativity and confidence. With storytelling, adventure and plenty of laughter woven throughout the day, every child will experience the thrill of a world where magic feels real.
WJs: £57.20 per full day or £28.60 per half day
Non-WJs: £68.00 per full day or £34.00 per half day
SUMMER HOLIDAYS
13-17 July: Water Wonder Week
20-24 July: Survival and Adventure Week
27-31 July: Woodland Wildlife Week
3-7 August: Magic Kingdom Week
10-14 August: Transport Week
17-21 August: Under the Sea Week
24-28 August: Colour Explosion Week
Get ready for an unforgettable summer packed with exciting weekly themes that will keep your WJ’s minds curious and their bodies moving! Each week brings a brand-new adventure, exploring magic, water-fun, science discoveries, wildlife wonders and so much more. We will dive into the swimming pool, enjoy hands-on activities, creative play, outdoor exploration and high-energy fun designed to spark imagination and keep things fresh, fun and full of excitement all summer long.
WJs: £57.20 per full day or £28.60 per half day
Non-WJs: £68.00 per full day or £34.00 per half day
Walled Garden
Events
Tiger Tunes
Every Tuesday, 10.15-11.00am
Join music and drama teacher Fleur Odell in a welcoming class for ages 0-4, where WJs will explore sound, rhythm and movement. With hands-on fun using rhythm instruments, singing and dancing, these sessions helps children develop a love for music while building confidence and creativity.
WJs: £9.80
Non-WJs: £11.50
For more information or to book, please email the Walled Garden or book online.
Story Time
Walled Garden Story Time
Monthly story sessions during term time, 10.00-10.30am
Join our story sessions where WJs can enjoy themed interactive stories. Children are also welcome to bring a favourite book to share with the group. Suitable for WJs aged 10 months to 3 years old. This session is free to attend but booking is essential and will be offered on a first come, first served basis.
Thursday 30 April
Peter Rabbit’s Tales: Happy Birthday by Beatrix Potter
Thursday 21 May
Five Minutes Peace by Jill Murphy
For more information or to book, please email the Walled Garden or book online.
Spring Teddy Tea Party
Friday 15 May, 5.00-6.30pm
Drop-off and pick-up required
5 years+
Join us for a fun-filled Teddy Tea Party! WJs will decorate their own ceramic plate to take home, then enjoy a delicious tea party with friends. Don’t forget to bring your favourite teddy or toy along for the fun!
WJs: £22.00
Non-WJs: £27.00
For more information or to book, please email the Walled Garden or book online.
Meet and Play with our WG Mascot
Monday 25 May, 11.00am-1.30pm
Drop-off and pick-up required
5 years+
Get ready for an action-packed Bank Holiday morning like no other! Meet our Walled Garden mascot Skyler the giraffe and her amazing guides who will be bringing the energy with epic Nerf party battles, fast-paced team challenges and plenty of high-energy fun. After all the excitement, WJs will refuel with a delicious lunch before winding down with creative hands-on spring crafts to take home.
Includes two activities, lunch with drinks and craft session.
WJs: £40.00
Non-WJs: £48.00
Bookings open at 10.00am on Monday 27 April. For more information or to book, please email the Walled Garden.
Father's Day Gift Making Workshop
Saturday 20 June and Sunday 21 June, 10.30-11.30am
3 years+
Celebrate Dad with something truly special and made straight from the heart. Join us for a creative session where WJs will design and create meaningful keepsakes that their dad can treasure. Little artists will decorate and paint their own personalised card, design a custom coffee coaster and craft thoughtful handmade gifts.
WJs: £9.80
Non-WJs: £11.50
Bookings open at 10.00am on Thursday 21 May. For more information or to book, please email the Walled Garden.
Sports Day
Saturday 27 June, 12.00 noon-2.30pm
3 years+
Join us for an action-packed Sports Day filled with exciting games and challenges that will test speed, skill and teamwork. All children will receive a medal, goodie bag and enjoy a tasty lunch to refuel. Parents are welcome to watch and cheer.
WJs: £22.00
Non-WJs: £27.00
Bookings open at 10.00am on Monday 25 May. For more information or to book, please email the Walled Garden.
Disney Tote Bag Painting
Friday 17 July, 4.30-5.30pm
5 years+
Join us for a creative session where WJs can design their very own Disney-inspired tote bag to take home. Using Disney stencils and themed decorations, they will create a bag full of colour, imagination and character. We will pause for tasty snacks along the way to keep creativity flowing and imaginations soaring.
Includes: tote bag to take home, meal and drink.
WJs: £22.00
Non-WJs: £27.00
Bookings open at 10.00am on Monday 15 June For more information or to book, please email the Walled Garden.
Walled Garden Family Barbecue
Saturday 1 August
Session one: 11.00am-1.00pm
Session two: 1.30-3.30pm
Join us for a Family Barbecue event packed with food, drinks and exciting entertainment for everyone! It is the perfect opportunity to relax, connect and enjoy quality time together in a lively and welcoming atmosphere.
There will be plenty of activities to keep the children smiling all day long, including a face painter, interactive games and a bouncy castle.
WJs: £24.00
Non-WJs: £26.00
Adults: £20.00
Bookings are on a first come, first served basis, with a maximum of 100 people per session. Bookings open at 10.00am on Monday 22 June. For more information or to book, please email the Walled Garden.
Skyler's Fun Morning
Monday 31 August, 11.00am-1.30pm
5 years+
Our Walled Garden mascot Skyler the giraffe is back with even more fun. This time she is bringing a professional activities coach to lead exciting and challenging sports games and matches! Children will build skills, boost confidence and enjoy plenty of fast-paced team fun. A tasty lunch is included to refuel after all the action, before we wind down with creative-themed crafts to finish the day.
WJs: £40.00
Non-WJs: £48.00
Bookings open at 10.00am on Monday 3 August. For more information or to book, please email the Walled Garden.
'Frozen' Tie-Dye Workshop
Friday 21 August, 4.30-5.30pm
5 years+
Bring a little magic to your wardrobe! Join us for a Frozen-inspired tie-dye workshop where WJs can create their very own dazzling T-shirt using Frozen stencils, glitter fabric markers and lots of imagination. We will keep the energy high with tasty snacks throughout, making it a fun, creative and magical experience from start to finish.
Includes: a T-shirt to take home, drink and snacks.
WJs: £22.00
Non-WJs: £27.00
Bookings open at 10.00am on Monday 20 July For more information or to book, please email the Walled Garden.
Tinkerbell's Pixie Potion Workshop
Friday 18 September, 4.30-6.00pm
Drop-off and pick-up required, no parental supervision necessary
5 years+
Calling all little fairies, come and join Tinkerbell to create your own sparkling pixie potions, dust elixir, magic spell books and wands.
Includes potion and wand making, creating pixie spell books and wands to take home.
WJs: £22.00
Non-WJs: £27.00
Bookings open at 10.00am on Monday 17 August. For more information or to book, please email the Walled Garden.
Woodcote Junior
Sports
Swimming Lessons
For all enquiries on swimming lessons, please contact Caroline Legge. Please include details of your child’s name, age, ability and a telephone number where we may contact you.
Junior Group Swimming Lessons
The Swimming Programme is well established and will be split between Cedars Sports and The Walled Garden, depending on ability.
Where available, places are offered on a first come/first served basis.
Please be advised that the programme is well attended and availability for your child’s ability level may be not be possible. In this case, a waiting list will be adopted according to the time of enquiry.
The programme runs in half-termly bookings of 6 weeks, which need to be paid for in advance.
Children aged 0 to 8 years old are to use the Walled Garden Pool for general use. Children aged 9 and over may use the Cedars Pool during Open Swim and family swim sessions. The use of Cedars pool for younger children will be permitted only if they possess the proficiency to swim one length unaided (30m). This is also in line with the Swim England stage 4 award.
The swimming teaching programme will also work on this basis.
Details of specific class times and location will be sent directly to you once your place has been confirmed.
The Tiny Tadpoles Class
Parent and baby swimming class, from 4 months to 4 years:
Wednesday and Friday, 9.30-11.30am, 30 minutes sessions with staggered start times.
One-to-One Junior Swimming Lessons
One-to-one swimming lessons are booked a half-term at a time.
Walled Garden: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons, 4.00-6.00pm.
Cedars Sports: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday afternoons.
This programme is also well attended and existing programme attendees will be invited back.
Group Junior Swimming Lessons
Walled Garden: Monday and Tuesday afternoons, 4.00-6.00pm, and Saturday mornings, 9.00am-12.30pm.
Cedars Sports: Saturday mornings, 9.00am-12.30pm.
Junior Swim Training (Stage 7+) at Cedars Sports Swimming Pool
Wednesday evenings, 6.00-6.45pm
This is a drop-in session held every Wednesday for advanced swimmers at Stage 7 level and above. Please note, these training sessions are not suitable for beginners.
WJs: £7.25 per session
The prices above are accurate at the time of publication.
Please click to view the Swimming School Terms and Conditions.
Squash
At Woodcote Park
Junior Sessions
Mini Squash (beginners)
Saturdays 10.00-11.00am
For juniors aged 6 to 10 taking their first steps on a squash court and learning hand-eye coordination skills and the basics of holding and swinging a racket in a fun environment. Six-week term sign up.
Junior Squash (intermediate)
Saturdays 9.00-10.00am
This class is aimed at juniors aged 10 to 14 who have the ability to hit a squash ball consistently and already have the skill to start to have three or more shot rallies. Six-week term sign up.
Junior Squash ( advanced)
Saturdays 11.00am-12 noon
This class is aimed at juniors aged 14+ who have a good basic knowledge of squash and are able to construct rallies and play full matches. Six-week term sign up.
WJs: £83.20 for the six-week course.
Drop-in Sessions
Monday, 5.30-6.30pm (Advanced Session)
Wednesday, 5.30-6.30pm (Mixed-In Session, all standards)
Sunday, 1.00-2.00pm (Mixed-In Session, all standards)
Drop-in sessions for WJs and non-WJs: £13.60 per session.
For more information please contact Squash Professional Archie Chatwin.
At Pall Mall
Junior Sessions
Mini Squash (beginners)
Saturdays 10.00-11.00am
For juniors aged 6 to 10 taking their first steps on a squash court and learning hand-eye coordination skills and the basics of holding and swinging a racket in a fun environment. Five-week term sign up.
Junior Squash (intermediate)
Saturdays 11:00am-12.00 noon
This class is aimed at juniors aged 10 to 14 who can hit a squash ball consistently and already have the skill to start to have three or more shot rallies. Five-week term sign up.
Junior Squash (advanced)
Saturdays 12.00-1.00pm
This class is aimed at juniors aged 12+ who have a good basic knowledge of squash and can construct rallies and play full matches. Five-week term sign up.
WJs: £65.00 for the five-week course.
For more information, please contact Squash Professional Lyell Fuller.
The prices above are accurate at the time of publication.
Tennis
Tactics, skills and fun with our tennis professionals for players aged 5 to 16, using the courts in Cedars Sports.
Mini Tennis
Saturdays
9.00-9.45am: 5 to 8 years
9.45-10.30am: 9 to 12 years
Woodcote Juniors £8.80 per session
To book, please email Cedars Sports Reception.
Junior Tennis Academy
We run a ten-week course for WJs and Juniors. Learn skills, tactics and fun with our tennis professionals in classes for players of all ages from 5 to 16 years. Each group has a maximum of 10 children with sessions lasting 45 minutes.
The next Academy term dates are Sunday 19 April to Sunday 5 July (with a two-week break during May Half Term).
Woodcote Juniors: £180.00 for the course.
For more information and to book, please email Barry Hewer, our Tennis Professional.
The prices above are accurate at the time of publication.
Golf
Junior Golf is a great way for Woodcote Juniors and Junior Members to develop their golfing skills and maximise their enjoyment of the game.
The Junior Golf Academy and Pathway is now well established and the children are enjoying and benefiting from lessons from our PGA Professionals.
Football
Please note, Saturday Football will be taking a short break and will resume later in the year. Further updates will be shared in due course.
For further information, please email the Walled Garden or telephone 01372 229 257.
Information correct at the time of publication.