If you’re looking online for school holiday activities in London, and ideas for kids that love tech, gaming or gadgets, FunTech has to be on your shortlist.
FunTech has been teaching kids and teens since 1996 and have thousands of parent reviews which average at 97% in terms of recommending our school holiday activities. We run day camps in London where tech is taught in a structured, exciting way, but the atmosphere still feels like a holiday club. Kids can make new friends, play games at lunch, have lots of laughs, and leave with a huge sense of achievement by Friday.
The best part for London families? You can mix and match:
- In-person and Flexi Day camps hosted across six London locations during the summer holidays.
- Residential tech camps at Tonbridge School in Kent, an easy trip outside London.
- Virtual camps your child joins from home over Easter and Summer holidays, rather than attending one of our London sites.
Some parents start their kids online with a virtual holiday camp in Easter, then switch things up with a day camp or residential stay during the long summer break.
Why choose FunTech for school holiday activities in London
For London parents searching for school holiday activities, FunTech ticks all the boxes:
- Age range: 7–16 years.
- Small groups: Around 6 students per tutor, max 8 in centres, so quieter kids don’t get lost.
- Hours that work for working parents: London day camps run Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm, with early drop-off and late pick-up at most sites.
- Live teaching, not videos: Virtual camps are tutor-led in real time, with real classmates and proper interaction.
- Flexible booking: The “Book with confidence” Camp Swap lets you change date, course, format or location up to two weeks before your camp starts, subject to availability – handy if plans shift.
It all adds up to a school holiday activity that feels like a treat for kids and a practical solution for parents.
Virtual tech camps – school holiday ideas from home
For Easter and shorter breaks, many London families like the simplicity of virtual camps. No travel. No packed lunches. Just a laptop, a headset, and a quiet space.
FunTech’s virtual courses page shows the full line-up, but here’s a taste of what’s on offer.
Minecraft Mod Developer (ages 7–10)
Great for younger children who already love Minecraft. Kids use tools such as MCreator to design their own blocks, tools, armour and creatures. They pick up logic and problem-solving skills while creating a customised version of their favourite game.
Roblox Game Designer / Roblox Lua Coder
For Roblox fans, FunTech has two clear paths:
- Roblox Game Designer for younger children, building “Obby” style adventure games with Roblox Studio.
- Roblox Lua Coder for older students, who move into real scripting with Lua to control game mechanics, scoring and events.
These camps are very popular as school holiday ideas in London because kids already love the platform – FunTech simply channels that interest into real skills.
Python Coder & Python OOP
Python Coder introduces one of the most widely used programming languages from scratch: variables, loops, decisions, lists and more. Then Python OOP takes things further with classes, objects and more advanced projects.
For high-ability tweens and teens, this can be a great Easter project that also supports future GCSE or A-Level Computer Science.
Unity Game Coder & 3D Game Design
Older kids can explore game engines such as Unity or Unreal, learning how scenes, physics, assets and scripts all fit together to make the games they play every day.
Again, you don’t need to pick from this list alone. Parents can scroll all current options on the FunTech holiday courses page and filter by age, date and format.
In-person school holiday activities in London – FunTech locations
For summer holiday activities in London, many families like their child to get out of the house, meet new friends face-to-face and burn off some energy at lunch and break.
FunTech runs in-person and Flexi tech camps in six London locations, all reachable by public transport: Barbican, Hammersmith, Northwood, Richmond, Westminster and Wimbledon.
Each centre offers a choice of coding, game dev and robotics courses, with the same small class sizes, structured breaks and FunTech tutors as the virtual camps.
Here’s a quick overview of each London location.
Barbican – central option for City and East London
Barbican hosts FunTech at Prior Weston School. Camps run 9:00am–5:00pm, with early drop-off from 8:30am and late pick-up to 5:30pm. Kids have structured screen breaks, outdoor play in good weather and a full hour for lunch.
This is a handy base for families near the City of London, Shoreditch, Islington and surrounding areas.
Hammersmith – handy for West London
In West London, Hammersmith camps run at Latymer Upper School. The timetable is similar: 9:00am–5:00pm days, optional early and late wrap-around care, and FunTech’s typical small groups with DBS-checked, First Aid trained tutors.
Parents working in central or west London often pick this site so they can handle drop-off on the commute.
Northwood – for families in North and North-West London
Northwood uses Merchant Taylors’ Senior School, again with 9:00am–5:00pm days, optional extended hours, small classes and lots of outdoor time during breaks.
It suits families seeking school holiday activities in outer North London and nearby Hertfordshire who still want a London FunTech hub.
Richmond – popular South-West London venue
At Richmond, camps run at King’s House School. The format mirrors other sites: five full days, supervised breaks, physical games at lunchtime and time to relax with new friends.
For many parents searching for school holiday activities in London near or in the Richmond and Twickenham area, this has become a favourite tech option.
Westminster – central London holiday club feel
The Westminster centre is at Westminster City School, close to major transport links. Kids can pick from around 17 tech courses here, with the familiar FunTech structure, small classes and outdoor time.
It’s a good pick if you’re based in central or south-central London or commuting into Victoria.
Wimbledon – South-West London and Surrey border
In Wimbledon, camps run at King’s College School, Wimbledon Common, again 9:00am–5:00pm with early and late options. Kids can choose from around a dozen tech courses and enjoy spacious school grounds during breaks.
This works well for families in Merton, Wandsworth and parts of Surrey who still want school holiday activities in London but the south-west area.
Residential summer tech camps for London kids
For older children and teens, you might be looking for school holiday ideas beyond the city. FunTech’s residential tech camps at Tonbridge School in Kent are a popular choice for London families ready for a full week away.
Key points:
- Age range: 8–16 years.
- Format: One-week Sunday–Friday boarding in August.
- Setting: Historic independent school with modern facilities, tech labs and great sports spaces.
- Pastoral care: Dedicated team on site 24/7, separate from teaching staff.
- Accommodation: Single or dorm rooms with common rooms for socialising.
- Food and activities: All meals included plus evening events such as gaming nights, trampolining, water games, film nights and more.
Courses include favourites like Python Coder, Minecraft Mod Developer, Roblox Lua Coder, Unity Game Coder, A.I. Machine Learning and Cyber Security.
For many London families, this becomes the “big” summer holiday activity: a chance for their child to gain independence, make friends from across the UK and abroad, and come home buzzing with stories and new tech skills.
You can read more on the Tonbridge Residential Camp page.
Easter vs Summer – how FunTech fits into the school year
In most UK schools you’ll be planning around:
- Easter holidays – shorter break, often better suited to virtual camps so you can fit learning around family plans and days out.
- Summer holidays – longer stretch, ideal for in-person London camps, Flexi camps, and residential options if your child is ready.
Because virtual, day and residential camps all sit under the same system, you can use Camp Swap to move between formats if your situation changes, while keeping any Flash Sale or Early Bird discount you booked with (subject to availability).
So, you might:
- Book a virtual Roblox camp for Easter.
- Add a Barbican or Richmond day camp for early summer weeks.
- Finish with a Tonbridge residential stay in August.
All with the same teaching style, progression path and support from the FunTech team.
Ready to plan school holiday activities in London?
If your child loves Minecraft, Roblox, coding or gadgets, FunTech gives you a set of school holiday ideas in London that combine real learning with a holiday-camp buzz.
- Browse all courses and formats on the FunTech holiday courses page.
- Pick from virtual, in-person, Flexi or residential options.
- Choose the London location that suits your commute.
- Use Camp Swap for flexibility if plans change.
Book your child’s place and turn this year’s Easter and summer breaks into something they’ll talk about long after term starts again.