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A big Forbesy welcome
Drop-off is a doddle. A familiar, friendly face (and the fox!) greets your child by name, signs them in, and the adventure begins — while you head off to work, rest or catch up on life.
Ofsted-registered holiday camps · Essex
Where Essex kids
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best half term.
A different themed world every day — inflatables, crafts, sports and proper adventure — in Great Dunmow, Essex. While you work, rest or catch up on life. they'll have a blast!
Loved by Essex families · Ages 3–15 · Tax-Free Childcare welcome
★★★★★ 5-Star Rated. Ofsted Registered. Tax-Free Childcare Welcome. DBS-Checked Staff. Up to 30% Sibling Discount. Ages 3–15. Great Dunmow, Essex.
Halloween Half Term · 26–30 October
Five days. Five worlds.
A different world every day, every special event included in the price. Open a door.
Mon 26 OctPokémon Day!The Great Catch 'Em All Hunt
Tue 27 OctSquishy Lab & Mad Science!The Squishy Lab & Potion Show
Wed 28 OctSuper Mario Kart Day!The Mario Kart Grand Prix
Thu 29 OctToy Story 5 Day!Andy's Toy Box
Fri 30 OctHalloween Party Day!The Forbesy Halloween Party
Scootering, dodgeball, Nerf, crafts and sports run every single day · Ages 3–14 · No swimming this half term
Halloween Half Term · 26–30 October
What's on, day by day
Scootering, dodgeball, Nerf, crafts & sports run every single day! 25+ activities a day to choose from!
| Category | Monday 26thPokémon Day Main eventThe Great Catch 'Em All Hunt MoreLessEvery corner of camp is hiding a Pokémon — with a Forbesy leader on every zone to help you track them down. Fill your Pokédex, earn your badges on the Gym Badge Trail, then head for the supervised Swap Corner. Bring cards if you have them — nobody needs any to join in. Plus yellow Pokémon candy floss! | Tuesday 27thSquishy Lab & Mad Science Main eventThe Squishy Lab & Potion Show MoreLessMake your very own squishy and a pot of butter slime — both go home with you. Then goggles on for the exploding volcano, elephant's toothpaste and the Gross-Out Challenge. | Wednesday 28thSuper Mario Kart Day Main eventThe Mario Kart Grand Prix MoreLessBuild your kart, put your name on the number plate, then take it to the grid. Dodge the banana skins down Rainbow Road, grab a power-up and race for the cup — with Bowser's Castle waiting at the finish. PLUS we've hired electric karts on a Mario Racecourse — speed set to suit each age. | Thursday 29thToy Story 5 Day Main eventAndy's Toy Box MoreLessThe GIANT ball pit and a hall-sized LEGO build take over the whole hall. Take on the To Infinity assault course, rescue the lost toys — and there's fresh candy floss all day at Al's Toy Barn. | Friday 30thHalloween Party Day Main eventThe Forbesy Halloween Party MoreLessThe biggest day of the half term — and the one they talk about until Christmas. A GIANT INFLATABLE ASSAULT COURSE, the Halloween Disco, the Magical Sweet Shop (1 magic sweet only), a Monster Mocktail Bar with a popping-candy rim, Halloween savoury party food, face painting and Michael Jackson Thriller dance lessons. Come in costume — there are prizes for the best. Our Early Years Little Monsters have their own party table. |
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Early Years specific activities take the place of activities that are not age appropriate — and our Early Years campers join in with ALL the main events too! · No swimming this half term.
The Forbesy promise
Not a babysitting club. The best day out imaginable.
We're a family-run camp that genuinely cannot wait for your kids to have the best day ever — and we quietly take care of every reassurance you need as a parent.
- 5-Star Rated
- Ofsted Registered
- DBS-Checked Staff
- Tax-Free & Vouchers
- Up to 30% Sibling Discount
A day at Forbesy 🦊
Follow the fox through a perfect camp day
From the morning drop-off to the happy, tired pickup — here's exactly what your child's day looks like.
9:30am
Giant inflatables & games
Bouncing, racing, belly-laughing. Our giant inflatables and team games burn off all that morning energy and make instant best-friends.
11:00am
Splash time
Supervised swimming and water play — one of the kids' favourite parts of the day.
12:30pm
Lunch & chill
Refuel and recharge. A calmer moment with packed lunches, stories and quieter games before the afternoon kicks off.
1:30pm
Crafts, sports & adventure
Arts and crafts, sports tournaments, themed challenges and den-building. Older kids can step up to the Fox Leader Course and learn to lead.
4:00pm
The big finish
A colour-run, a talent show, a parachute game — every day ends on a high so they leave buzzing and can't wait for tomorrow.
6:00pm
Happy, tired pickup
You collect one worn-out, beaming child full of stories. That's a Forbesy day done — and a memory made.
…and they'll beg to come back tomorrow!
Grab your daysLoved by Essex families
Five-star rated by families in Great Dunmow & the Dunmow area
Rated 5.0 from 19 Google reviews and 5/5 from 18 on Facebook — Ofsted-registered in Great Dunmow (URN 2798866).
Become part of the Forbesy family
Our camp · Great Dunmow
Your local Forbesy camp
Great Dunmow Primary School — brilliant activities, a brilliant team and that warm Forbesy welcome every single morning.
Reassurance, built in
Fun for them. Total peace of mind for you.
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Ofsted Registered
We're registered with Ofsted (URN 2798866) — and you can pay with Tax-Free Childcare and most voucher schemes.
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Safeguarding first
A named Designated Safeguarding Lead, DBS-checked staff and clear ratios. Your child's safety is the whole point.
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5-star rated by families
Rated 5.0 from 19 Google reviews and 5/5 from 18 on Facebook.
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Brilliant value
£39.50 a day, up to 30% sibling discount and 15% off full weeks.
Simple, brilliant value
From £39.50 a day.
- 🦊 Up to 30% sibling discount
- 📅 15% off full-week bookings
- 💳 Tax-Free Childcare & childcare vouchers welcome
- ⏰ Full days that fit around work — drop-off & pick-up made easy
Prices for October Half Term, 26–30 October — see Parents Info for full details.