Holiday Club in Irchester for 6 to 8 Year Olds
Pop-Up Holiday Club offers safe, structured childcare for children aged 6 to 8 during the school holidays, based at Irchester Village Hall, School Road, Irchester, NN29 7AW. Sessions run from £20 for a morning or afternoon, or £40 for a full day between 8am and 4pm, with a 10% sibling discount. Children take part in arts and crafts, cooking, science, sports, messy play and more, led by experienced childcare practitioners. Places are limited and offered on a first come, first served basis.
Looking for a fun, safe holiday for your 6 to 8 year old? Enquire about our Irchester Holiday Club today.
What Is Pop-Up Holiday Club?
Holiday Club is our school holiday childcare provision for children aged 6 to 8, run from our Irchester setting.
It gives working parents and carers a reliable option during the holidays, while giving children a chance to try new activities, make friends, and enjoy a break from routine in a safe, well-supervised environment.
Sessions are led by experienced childcare professionals, so children get the same warm, attentive care they would expect from any Pop-Up setting, just with an activity programme designed for older children.
Where and When Does Holiday Club Run?
Holiday Club is based at Irchester Village Hall, School Road, Irchester, NN29 7AW, and runs during the school holidays. If you are also a Pop-Up Nurseries family at Wellingborough, note that Holiday Club currently operates from the Irchester site only.
For exact dates for the next school holiday, contact our Irchester team directly, as we confirm the holiday club calendar in line with North Northamptonshire school term dates.
What Activities Are Included?
Every session includes a mix of active, creative and quiet activities, so there is something for every child. Activities include:
A technology zone with Nintendo Switches
Day trips and outings to the local area and community
Arts and crafts
Cooking sessions
Science sessions
Messy play activities
Sports activities
Board games
Movies
Additional entertainment
Activities vary by session and holiday period, giving children a genuine change of pace over the break.
Looking for a break for your child this holiday? Explore our Irchester nursery to see the setting where Holiday Club takes place.
Holiday Club Sessions and Prices
| Session | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | 8:00am to 12:00pm | £20.00 |
| Afternoon | 12:00pm to 4:00pm | £20.00 |
| Full day | 8:00am to 4:00pm | £40.00 |
A 10% sibling discount applies for families booking more than one child. We accept Tax-Free Childcare towards Holiday Club fees. Eligibility depends on your individual circumstances, so it is worth checking the current rules on the government's Childcare Choices website before you book.
What Should My Child Bring to Holiday Club?
To help your child get the most out of their day, please pack:
A packed lunch, if attending a full day or afternoon session (hot lunches can also be pre-booked)
A morning snack, such as fruit or vegetables
A refillable water bottle
A spare change of clothes
Clothing suitable for messy and outdoor play
We recommend labelling all belongings clearly.
Looking for a place at Holiday Club?
Spaces at our Irchester Holiday Club are limited and go on a first come, first served basis. Get in touch to request your registration pack.
Enquire About Holiday Club
How Do I Book a Holiday Club Place?
Because spaces are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis, we recommend registering as early as possible. To book:
Contact our Irchester team to request a Holiday Club registration pack
Complete and return the registration and consent forms
Confirm your sessions, with a minimum of two sessions per week required
Keep in touch with updates and invoices through the Famly app
Can I Use Tax-Free Childcare for Holiday Club?
Yes, Pop-Up Holiday Club accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. Tax-Free Childcare can help eligible working families cover the cost of approved childcare, including holiday clubs, for children up to age 11. Eligibility depends on your household circumstances, so check the latest guidance on GOV.UK before you plan your budget.
Have a Younger Child Too?
If your family also includes a baby, toddler or pre-schooler, our Irchester and Wellingborough nurseries provide day-to-day childcare for children from 9 months and 6 months respectively, up to age 5. Many of our Holiday Club families already know us through our nursery settings, and we are always happy to show new families around.
Considering nursery for a younger child as well? Book a showaround at Wellingborough or Irchester to see both settings for yourself.
Book Your Child's Holiday Club Place
Holiday Club spaces at our Irchester setting fill up on a first come, first served basis. If you would like your child to join us for arts and crafts, sports, science, cooking and more this holiday, get in touch to request a registration pack.
Frequently Asked Questions
Holiday Club is currently for children aged 6 to 8 years, based at our Irchester setting.
Holiday Club runs from Irchester Village Hall, School Road, Irchester, NN29 7AW.
A morning or afternoon session is £20, and a full day from 8am to 4pm is £40. A 10% sibling discount applies for families booking more than one child.
Yes, we accept Tax-Free Childcare payments. Eligibility depends on your circumstances, so check the current guidance on GOV.UK.
Contact our Irchester team to request a registration pack. Places are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis, and a minimum of two sessions per week is required.
A packed lunch or pre-booked hot lunch, a morning snack, a water bottle, a change of clothes, and clothing suitable for messy and outdoor play.
