Ofsted-registered holiday camps · Essex

Where Essex kids
have the best holidays.

30+ activities every single day — inflatables, crafts, sports and proper adventure — right here in Great Dunmow. While you work, rest or catch up on life. they'll have a blast!

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★★★★★5.0 from 19 Google reviews · Ages 3–15 · Tax-Free Childcare welcome
Ofsted Registered. ★★★★★ 5-Star Rated. Tax-Free Childcare Welcome. DBS-Checked Staff. Up to 30% Sibling Discount. Ages 3–15. Great Dunmow, Essex.
From £39.50per day · vouchers welcome
Ages 3–15every child welcome
30+activities a day
Ofstedregistered & inspected

Explore Forbesy

Everything we get up to — all in one place

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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.

A day at Forbesy 🦊

Follow the fox through a perfect camp day

From the morning drop-off to the happy, tired pickup — the kind of day your child can expect.

A big Forbesy welcome at Forbesy Camps
morning!
8:30am

A big Forbesy welcome

Drop-off is a doddle (Early Risers can arrive from 7:30am). 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.

Giant inflatables & games at Forbesy Camps
wheee!
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.

Splash time at Forbesy Camps
splash!
11:00am

Splash time

Supervised swimming and water play, with our DBS-checked team watching every splash. Swimming runs in the summer holidays — each camp's own schedule says what is on that week.

Lunch & chill at Forbesy Camps
yum
12:30pm

Lunch & chill

Refuel and recharge. A calmer moment with packed lunches, stories and quieter games before the afternoon kicks off.

Crafts, sports & adventure at Forbesy Camps
create!
1:30pm

Crafts, sports & adventure

Arts and crafts, sports tournaments, themed challenges and den-building. Older kids can step up as Fox Leaders and learn to lead.

The big finish at Forbesy Camps
best day!
3:00pm

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.

Happy, tired pickup at Forbesy Camps
see you tmrw
from 3:30pm

Happy, tired pickup

Classic Camp finishes at 3:30pm and Full Day Camp at 5:30pm (Late Stay to 6:00pm). You collect one worn-out, beaming child full of stories — a Forbesy day done.

The Forbesy Fox

…and they'll beg to come back tomorrow!

Grab your days

Reassurance, built in

Fun for them. Total peace of mind for you.

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Ofsted Registered

We're registered and inspected — 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.

Rated 5.0 on Google

5.0 from 19 Google reviews (and 5/5 on Facebook) — hundreds of Essex families every holiday.

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Brilliant value

From £39.50 a day, up to 30% sibling discount and 15% off full weeks.

What parents say

Loved by Essex families

★★★★★5.0 from 19 Google reviews · 5/5 on Facebook

★★★★★
The kids always come home with big smiles, eager to share stories about their new friends and the fun they had.
Chris S.Two children, every school holiday
★★★★★
Scott and his team run the most incredible (and life saving for working parents) camps for kids.
Charlotte F.Camper since starting school
★★★★★
My reception age twins loved their 4 days at Easter camp — we couldn't have been happier with the whole experience & environment.
Rachel C.Early Years parent
★★★★★
Amazing, wonderful, safe and will always use! Scott and Kellie are brilliant, excellent value for money and my son always has a great time!
Charlotte S.Verified Google review
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Our Great Dunmow camp

Find us in Great Dunmow

Great Dunmow Primary School, Dunmow, Essex — where the Forbesy adventure happens.

Great Dunmow

Great Dunmow Primary School

Dunmow

The Forbesy Fox

For the big kids 🦊

Stepping up as Fox Leaders

Our older campers don't just join in — they step up. As Fox Leaders, big kids learn to lead games, help run activities and look after the younger ones, building real confidence and responsibility. It's the next generation of the Forbesy team in the making.

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October Half Term 2026

One half term. 5 unforgettable days.

30+ activities a day to choose from — book however many days you like across the holidays.

26 – 30 October 2026 · Great Dunmow Primary School

Ages 3–15 · Early Years to Fox Leaders

How booking works

1

Create your free Forbesy account

2

Add your child's details

3

Find your camp days

4

Pick your dates & pay

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New from Forbesy 🎉

THE BEST kids' birthday party EVER!

Scott Forbes brings the party to you — 2 hours of non-stop fun, any theme, and brilliant add-ons. You relax; Scott does all the work.

From £175Any theme2 hoursWe come to you
Build your party →

Simple, brilliant value

From £39.50 a day.

  • Early Risers · 7:30 – 8:30am£6.00 · add-on
  • Classic Camp · 8:30am – 3:30pm£39.50 · sib £27.65
  • Full Day Camp · 8:30am – 5:30pm£49.50 · sib £34.65
  • Late Stay · 5:30 – 6:00pm£5.00 · add-on
  • 🦊 Up to 30% sibling discount
  • 📅 15% off full-week bookings
  • 💳 Tax-Free Childcare & childcare vouchers welcome
Book a CampAll parent info

Prices shown for October Half Term 2026 — see Parents Info for current dates & full details.

The Forbesy Fox

Questions parents ask

Got a question?

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.

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