Camden's play offer
The play provision in Camden is run by community and voluntary organisations. They are funded by the Council to provide after-school clubs and holiday play schemes for children aged four to 12. This provision includes specialist services for children and young people with additional needs.
Holiday play schemes 2025
Summer Holiday Activities and Food Programme
The Camden Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) summer programme runs from 23 July to 29 August 2025 and is open for children and young people aged 5 to 16 who live in Camden and are eligible for free school meals.
The programme offers free, fun activities and nutritional education - from learning to make healthy meals, to creative activities, including photography, drama, arts and crafts, and sports such as football and basketball. A free hot meal is included as part of each day’s activities. The Camden HAF programme is co-ordinated by Young Camden Foundation on behalf of the Council, with funding from the Department for Education.
- Find out more: youngcamdenfoundation.org.uk/haf
- Watch: a short film about Camden's HAF Programme (Summer 2024)
After-school play and childcare
Camden primary schools are linked to their local play providers.
Other childcare providers
Find further details of all childcare providers for over 5s, including holiday and after school provision called out of school care.
Cut the cost of play and childcare
Government support with the costs of childcare is available for eligible families.
For more information visit the government's Childcare Choices website.
Are there any free places?
There are free places for children assessed as being children in need, while disabled children are eligible for short breaks.
If your family currently has a social worker, please contact them for further details on accessing a free place.