Essex Outdoors School Holiday Activity Days
Activity club for adventure loving children
Keep your children active and stimulated this school holiday - while you work or play!
Choose from four centres across Essex.
Centres include: Bradwell-on-sea, Danbury nr Chelmsford, Harlow and East Mersea nr Colchester.
Children will enjoy four outdoor activities in small groups of around 10 children during the day with friendly and experienced instructors.
Sessions include paddle sports, climbing, archery, cycling and zip wire, depending on the day and the centre.
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