Overview
ColourBurst Sports Carnival brings five days of sport, teamwork and creativity to October half term for children aged 4 to 12.
Each day has its own colour, focus and full carnival of activities, so children can join for any single day or all five and get the same complete, high-energy experience:
- Monday’s Energy & Effort gets everyone moving
- Tuesday’s Teamwork & Growth brings mixed-ability team games
- Wednesday’s Skills & Focus sharpens ball control and accuracy
- Thursday’s Strategy Zone gets children inventing their own games and tactics
- Friday’s ACTIVES Cup is a carnival finale full of big game moments and celebration
The week is built around values like trying your best, including everyone, and giving it your all, brought to life by coaches through plain, everyday language rather than any formal framework, so every child feels part of the group regardless of ability or experience.
ColourBurst runs at Ofsted-registered venues across Hampshire and West Sussex, giving parents a safe, structured, and genuinely fun place for their child during half term, led by coaches who care as much about confidence and friendship as they do about sport.
Our Locations
Bookings now live! We will be adding more venues soon too.
Please note, there are no free HAF camps available this Half Term holiday.
Here are our currently confirmed Hampshire October Half Term Holiday Camp locations, we hope to add more soon!:
- Colden Common Primary School – Eastleigh – (Multi-Sports Camp)
- Swanmore College – Winchester – (Camps include Performing Arts, Football, Multi-Sports and Mini Campers)
- Toynbee School – Eastleigh – (Camps include Performing Arts, Football, Multi-Sports and Mini Campers)
Here are our currently confirmed Southampton October Half Term Holiday Camp locations, we hope to add more soon!:
- Ludlow Junior School – Sholing – (Multi-Sports Camp)
Key Details
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Who's it for?
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Mini-Campers
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Multi-Sports Camp – Unlock Your ColourBurst Carnival!
ColourBurst Sports Carnival is built for kids who thrive on variety, turning every day of October half term into its own colourful challenge.
Children pick their colour of the day, from high-energy games to team missions and creative play, discovering new skills as the week unfolds.
No two days look the same. One day might be all about effort and energy, the next about teamwork, the next about sharpening skills or dreaming up brand-new games with friends. Whether your child comes for one day or the full carnival, each session stands on its own, packed with sport, colour and fun.
What parents love about ColourBurst:
- Five distinct daily themes, so children never get bored and always find something that suits them.
- Team-based challenges that build cooperation, communication and quiet leadership.
- Plenty of “have a go” moments that grow confidence without any pressure to be the best.
- Outdoor, active, screen-free days with a genuine buzz about them.
- A welcoming carnival atmosphere where every child, whatever their ability, feels part of the celebration.
FREE! Mini Campers – Little Legends, Big ColourBurst Fun
Mini Campers is ColourBurst Sports Carnival scaled just right for our youngest campers. With gentle games, colourful missions and imaginative play, little ones build confidence, make new friends, and get their first taste of sport and teamwork in a safe, supportive setting.
Why parents choose this camp
- Designed specifically around younger children’s energy and attention spans.
- Familiar, friendly routines that help little ones settle in quickly.
- A gentle first step into sport, movement and making friends.
- Full of colour, imagination and confidence-building play.
Mini Campers is FREE for children aged 4 and in Reception class at the time of the camp.
Football Camp – Train Like a Pro
Perfect for children who live and breathe football, our Football Camp delivers professional-style coaching, skill development and exciting match-play experiences throughout the October Half Term.
Led by FA/UEFA qualified coaches, players will develop their technical ability, game understanding and confidence through age-appropriate coaching sessions, small-sided games and structured challenges. Whether they’re looking to improve their ball mastery, attacking play, defending or teamwork, every session is designed to help young players progress in a fun, supportive and engaging environment.
Why parents choose this camp
- Age-grouped sessions for 5–12 year-olds, with dedicated coaches for each group.
- Professional-style coaching delivered by FA/UEFA qualified coaches.
- A focus on player development, progression and building confidence on and off the pitch.
- High-energy, game-based sessions that keep children active, engaged and learning.
- Small-sided games, match play and football challenges that develop technical and tactical skills.
- End-of-week celebrations, achievement awards and memorable football experiences.
Performing Arts & 3SIXTY Dance Academy
OCTOBER HALF TERM THEME COMING SOON!!
Step into an exciting world of themed dance, performing arts and movement, where children can develop new skills, build confidence and express their creativity in a fun and supportive environment. Inspired by current trends in dance, performing arts and gymnastics, each week will explore different styles, techniques and performance opportunities designed to engage and inspire young performers.
Children will learn routines, develop their performance skills, improve coordination and flexibility, and explore creative storytelling through dance and drama activities.
Why parents choose this camp
- Ideal for children who enjoy dance, performing arts, gymnastics and creative expression.
- Develops confidence, performance skills and self-expression in a supportive environment.
- Opportunities to learn new routines, techniques and movement styles inspired by current trends.
- High-energy dance, drama and movement sessions that keep children active and engaged.
- Inclusive activities that encourage creativity, teamwork and individual achievement.
FAQ's
- Childcare vouchers
- Tax free childcare scheme
- Credit/Debit Card
- Universal credit – up to 85% refunded by Universal credit
For more information on bookings and payments, please click here.
- Safety comes first – all our team are safeguarding qualified & quality assured.
- Stay active & have fun during the school holidays.
- We are flexible, convenient & accessible – tailored to your needs.
- Our ‘Active Learning’ approach means physical, mental & social development & wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.
- We run a variety of activities for every child.
- Our camps are positive & inclusive.
- Our Active holiday Camps are Ofsted registered – allowing you to pay using childcare vouchers.
- Community Centred – your money is guaranteed to go further & benefit your community.
- Packed lunch – to help us with any possible nut allergies we run a NUT FREE camp. If your child is booked into one of our HAF camps, then lunch is provided.
- A still drink, ideally water in a refillable bottle- nothing fizzy please!!
- A healthy snack for a mid-morning break – as a passionate advocate of healthy lifestyles we do not allow sweets on our camps.
- Any medication your children may need whilst in our care, I.e. an inhaler or an epipen. Our team will collect & take care of any medication upon sign in.
- A change of clothes.
- Sunscreen – please be aware that all children are required to apply their own sunscreen if the weather requires it.
- A hat, if it’s sunny
- Appropriate footwear for being active.
- FOOTBALL CAMP: Children on football camp will also need football boots or astro‑turf trainers appropriate for the surface and shin pads. Children without the relevant equipment may not be able to participate in this camp.
- We believe children’s use of technology is positive for their development, health and wellbeing if it is used correctly, in moderation and balanced with a healthy active lifestyle. Therefore, we encourage all tech to be left at home for the duration of our courses. If any devices are brought by children to our courses, we will not be held accountable for any loss.
- Comfortable clothing suitable for the day’s weather conditions – it is always a good idea to pack a coat or waterproof jacket if in doubt!
- Comfortable footwear, i.e. trainers – no heels, crocs, sandals etc.
- For 3SIXTY Dance Academy and our Performing Arts Camp please wear comfortable clothing, i.e. shorts, tracksuit bottoms, t-shirt, jumper or hoodie, leotard (if desired), and comfortable footwear – no sandals or crocs.
- For our Football Camps children must bring football boots &/or artificial turf football boots or trainers, trainers for wear inside, shin pads & goalkeeper gloves if your child wants to play as a Goalkeeper. Children without the relevant equipment may not be able to participate in this camp.
