Overview
Macademia provides creative, practical and career-inspired holiday clubs for children and young people aged 8+ at our Sherwood and West Bridgford studios.
Our clubs give children the opportunity to explore exciting subjects through hands-on projects and activities. Programmes may include architecture, engineering, art, street art, fashion design, business and marketing, drama and other creative or professional pathways.
Clubs are delivered by experienced tutors in supportive small groups, allowing each child to contribute, receive individual encouragement and develop their ideas with confidence. Activities support creativity, communication, teamwork, problem-solving, independence and social development.
Most programmes can be booked for individual days or for the full week, although availability may vary. No previous experience is required, and all standard materials and equipment are provided.
We welcome many neurodivergent children and young people with SEND who can participate safely within a small-group environment. Macademia is an inclusive education provider rather than a specialist SEND setting, and we are unable to provide one-to-one, personal care or complex medical support. Parents and carers are encouraged to contact us before booking to discuss their child’s individual needs.
Times and availability
Holiday clubs run during selected school holidays throughout the year at our Sherwood and West Bridgford studios.
The main club day is usually 10am–3pm. Early drop-off or wraparound care may be available on selected dates and must be booked separately.
Programmes, dates and locations vary each holiday. Advance booking is required, and places are subject to availability.
Contact
Please contact us for information about upcoming holiday clubs, available places, booking or wraparound care.
Parents and carers are encouraged to contact us before booking if they would like to discuss their child’s individual needs and whether we can provide the appropriate level of support.
Childcare
Times
- School Holidays (for school age children)
Schools
Costs
Holiday clubs usually cost £50 per day or £250 for the full week. Prices may vary for selected specialist programmes.
Promotional discounts may be available and will be displayed on our booking page. Wraparound care, where available, is charged separately.
All standard materials and equipment are included unless otherwise stated.
Inclusion
Supporting
- Autism
- Communication and Interaction Needs
- Global Development Delay
- Learning Disability / Difficulties
- Mental Health Issues
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs
- Speech and Language Difficulties
Cultural provisions
Macademia welcomes children and young people from all cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds.
Families are encouraged to tell us in advance about any cultural or religious requirements, including dietary needs, clothing, religious observance or communication preferences. We will make reasonable arrangements wherever possible.
Our programmes are inclusive and are not affiliated with any particular faith or religion.
Dietary needs
Children should bring their own packed lunch, drinks and snacks.
Parents and carers must inform us before attendance of any allergies or medical dietary requirements so that these can be recorded and considered when planning activities.
Special needs (children)
SEND Local Offer
Macademia regularly welcomes neurodivergent children and young people, including learners with autism, ADHD, communication needs and other SEND.
Our small-group approach, clear session structure and practical activities can support children who may find larger or more formal settings challenging. We can make reasonable adjustments where possible and encourage families to share relevant information before attending.
Macademia is an inclusive education provider rather than a specialist SEND setting. We cannot provide continuous one-to-one support, personal care, complex medical support or manage high-risk behaviour. Our current premises do not have wheelchair access.
Parents and carers must contact us before booking if their child has additional support needs so that we can discuss suitability, reasonable adjustments and how the child can be supported safely.