For many independent schools, the summer holidays and half terms leave classrooms, sports halls and playing fields sitting empty. But what if those facilities could generate valuable income while supporting local families?
Ultimate Partner
More than 40 independent schools across England partner with Ultimate Activity Camps to transform their facilities into thriving holiday destinations. The result is additional revenue, stronger community connections and a completely hassle-free experience.
Here are ten reasons why becoming a host school could be one of the smartest decisions your school makes.
1. Generate Additional Income from Existing Facilities
Your school already has valuable resources, from sports halls and classrooms to outdoor spaces and swimming pools. Hosting a holiday camp allows these facilities to earn revenue during periods when they would otherwise be unused.
Instead of letting buildings stand empty throughout the holidays, they can become a valuable income stream for your school.
2. Support Working Families in Your Community
Reliable holiday childcare is something many parents struggle to find.
By hosting an Ultimate Activity Camp, your school helps local families access safe, engaging childcare during school holidays, strengthening your role as a valuable community resource.
3. Increase Awareness of Your School
Hundreds of local families may visit your school for the first time through a holiday camp.
Many host schools find that camps naturally increase awareness of their facilities, environment and ethos, helping introduce prospective families to the school in an informal and positive way.
4. Strengthen Your Community Connections
Holiday camps bring together children from across the local area, creating positive experiences that reflect well on your school.
Hosting a camp demonstrates your commitment to supporting local families and helps build lasting relationships within your community.
5. Enjoy a Completely Hassle-Free Partnership
One of the biggest advantages of partnering with Ultimate Activity Camps is that we manage everything.
Our experienced team takes care of:
- Recruitment and management of staff
- Daily camp operations
- Marketing and bookings
- Parent communications
- Equipment and activity resources
- Health and safety compliance
- Site opening and closing procedures
6. Work with an Experienced and Trusted Provider
Ultimate Activity Camps has been delivering outstanding holiday experiences for many years and is an Ofsted-registered provider.
Schools trust us to maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, customer service and operational excellence, ensuring every camp reflects positively on the host school.
7. Offer an Incredible Range of Activities
Children enjoy a huge variety of activities throughout the holidays, including:
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Team sports
- Arts and crafts
- Outdoor adventures
- Drama and performance
- Cookery
- Specialist experiences such as zorbing
This exciting programme keeps children active and engaged while making full use of your facilities.
8. Benefit from Long-Term Partnerships
Many of our host schools have partnered with Ultimate Activity Camps for several years.
These long-standing relationships provide reliable annual income while giving families a trusted holiday provision they return to year after year.
9. Champion Healthy, Active Lifestyles
Hosting an Ultimate Activity Camp is a fantastic way to support healthy, active lifestyles within your school community. Our camps combine exciting activities, new experiences and plenty of fun in a safe, inclusive and supportive environment, ensuring every child can take part and thrive.
The benefits of regular physical activity for children are well established. Staying active helps to improve physical health, boost confidence, enhance wellbeing and support positive mental health. It also encourages teamwork, resilience, independence and the development of valuable life skills.
10. Unlock the Full Potential of Your School
Hosting a holiday activity camp isn't simply about hiring out your facilities.
It's about transforming your school into a vibrant community hub during the holidays, generating additional income, supporting families and showcasing everything your school has to offer.
With no day-to-day operational burden placed on your staff, it's a simple way to maximise the value of your facilities all year round.
Could Your School Become Our Next Host School?
Join the growing number of independent schools across England already benefiting from hosting Ultimate Activity Camps and discover how your facilities could generate additional income while creating unforgettable holiday experiences for local children.