What to bring
Pack the essentials 🎒
- A packed lunch, snacks and a named water bottle
- Sun cream (applied before camp) and a sun hat
- Comfy clothes and trainers that can get messy
- A light waterproof or jumper — we're out in all weathers
- Swimming kit & a towel — we swim every day in summer
- A full change of clothes
- Everything clearly named, please!
Children bring their own packed lunch and snacks. If your child has any allergies, add them on iPAL when you book (see below).
Drop-off & pick-up
Camp hours & sessions
We run full days so you can get to work, rest or catch up on life — with early and late options if you need a longer day. Pick the session that suits you when you book on iPAL.
Early Risers from 7:30am · Late Stay to 6:00pm
Need a longer day? Add on
Early Risers
7:30 – 8:30am
Late Stay
5:30 – 6:00pm
Need a hand with timings? Just message us — we're flexible and happy to help.
Allergies & medical
We've got your child covered
You'll add any medical, dietary and allergy details securely when you sign up on iPAL, and our team has them ready for every one of your child's days.
Forbesy Camps is Ofsted-registered, every member of staff is DBS-checked, and Kellie Forbes is our Designated Safeguarding Lead. If there's anything specific you'd like to talk through before camp, please get in touch — we'd always rather you asked.
Paying for camp
Tax-Free Childcare & vouchers welcome
Pay however suits you. Alongside card payment, iPAL accepts Tax-Free Childcare and the main childcare voucher schemes — so you can make your budget go further.
- 💷 Classic Camp £39.50 · Full Day Camp £49.50
- 🦊 Siblings 30% off — £27.65 Classic / £34.65 Full Day
- ⏰ Add Early Risers (£6.00) or Late Stay (£5.00) for a longer day
- 📅 15% off full-week bookings
- 💳 Card, Tax-Free Childcare & childcare vouchers all accepted on iPAL
Questions parents ask
Your questions, answered
Tap “Plan their days” above to see the camp, pick the days you want and book. First time can feel a bit fiddly, so the page walks you through it step by step.
Classic Camp runs 8:30am–3:30pm and Full Day Camp runs 8:30am–5:30pm. Need more flexibility? Add Early Risers (7:30–8:30am, £6) or Late Stay (5:30–6:00pm, £5).
Classic Camp is £39.50 a day and Full Day Camp is £49.50. Siblings get 30% off (£27.65 Classic / £34.65 Full Day), and there's 15% off when you book a full week.
Our camp is at Great Dunmow Primary School, Great Dunmow, Essex.
Yes. Forbesy Camps is Ofsted-registered and every member of staff is DBS-checked. Kellie Forbes is our Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Yes — alongside card payment, iPAL accepts Tax-Free Childcare and the main childcare voucher schemes.
You'll add medical and dietary details securely during iPAL sign-up, and our team has them ready for your child's days.
Still need a hand?
We're always happy to help
Can't find what you're after? Drop us a message — a real person will get back to you.