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Looking for fun things to do with the kids this summer? Check out Kensington Mums Summer Scoop 2026, packed with the best local activities, family-friendly events, and hidden gems around Kensington to help you make the most of the summer holidays.
1. LK News Alert! All Little Kickers classes are on all Summer!
Check out Little Kickers on Saturday in Hyde Park and on Sunday morning in Holland Park. Classes are in full swing and will be running throughout the summer!
Their lessons in St Luke’s are jam packed but a few spaces tend to pop up from mid July so get in touch soon to join!
You can join for a week or the whole summer, Little Kickers are here to keep your mini Messi’s busy and active!
ALSO! They are starting a new advanced training programme for older children soon…. Come and join their team and enjoy a fabulous summer with Little Kickers
Your first class is free and you can join at any point in the term
**For more info plus contact Luke at bhawkes@littlekickers.co.uk
2. Unlock Your Child’s Potential This Summer
Build Skills, Confidence and Academic Success with Yellowbird Education.
Yellowbird Education offers in-person holiday workshops that are designed for children between the ages of 5 and 11. Educational, fun and engaging workshops for children to develop skills in Creative Writing, Exam Preparation for 11+, 10+, 8+ and 7+, 11+ Reasoning, 7+ and 8+ Reasoning, 7+ and 11+ Maths, and Handwriting. Keep the entire day busy with Arts and Crafts, Public Speaking and Interview Skills in the afternoons. They also have a fabulous new addition to their Workshops, developing Confidence and Resilience as well as a summer holiday Transitioning School workshop for Year 6 children moving to their new schools in Year 7.
Mock exams and Sunday Exam Prep classes run throughout the year.
They have extensive knowledge of the British school system and preparing children for the 7+, 8+, 10+, 11+ and 13+ independent school entry process. Assessments and school advice are available.
Unlock your child’s potential, keep children off screens, bring back laughing and learning throughout the holidays.
Book through their website, or email: hello@yellowbirdeducation.co.uk or call them on 020 77310695. Sign up to their newsletters for up to date workshops.
3. A summer of discovery with Little House of Science
This summer, give your child an experience that sparks their imagination and deepens their understanding of the world. Little House of Science offers an exciting lineup of Summer Camps in London, designed to be engaging, educational, and genuinely fun. We provide a space where children aged 5-14 can dive into hands-on science, making new friends and discovering new passions.
Their camps are conveniently located in Hampstead and Kensington, offering a supportive environment where curious minds can truly flourish. Each week brings a brand new theme, ensuring there’s always something new and exciting to explore.
Full details for all dates and locations via the link.
4. Award-Winning Summer Music Camps in Fulham & Ealing
Experience a summer of music, creativity and imagination with The Strings Club’s award-winning Holiday Camps.
Loved by families across London, our 5★-rated, Ofsted-registered camps give children the opportunity to unplug from devices, recharge through music and play, build confidence, and form lasting friendships in a warm, nurturing environment.
Each day combines inspiring guitar, violin or ukulele sessions with hands-on workshops in drama, movement, dance, sport and art – all thoughtfully designed in-house with exciting weekly themes to support creativity, self-expression and wellbeing, led by exceptional professionals.
The Strings Club offers childcare families truly trust:
● Small, nurturing settings (up to 40 campers)
● 1:8 adult-to-child ratio
● 500+ verified 5★ reviews
● Flexible bookings, from a day to a full week
● Free instrument hire
● Childcare vouchers and Tax-Free Childcare accepted
Join them at their venues this summer:
● Fulham: St. John’s Walham Green CE Primary School, SW6 6AS
● Ealing (NEW launch!): Christ the Saviour CE Primary School, The Grove, London, W5 5DX ● For all other London venues click on link below.
New to The Strings Club?: Enjoy 10% off with exclusive code KMUMS10 💜
5. BRAINIAC LIVE IS BACK FOR 2026!!!
Following its 2025 Olivier Award for BEST FAMILY SHOW, Science’s greatest and most volatile live show is back with a vengeance and returning to the West End this Summer!
More mischievous than ever Brainiac live! The UK’s original and favourite family science show explodes on stage and will take you on a breathless ride through the wild world of the weird and wonderful.
Watch from the safety of your seat as the Brainiacs delve fearlessly into the mysteries of science and do all those things on stage that you’re too scared to do at home!
6. The Summer Camps Curious Kids Have Been Waiting For
This August, Cresconova Labs in Chelsea is running two unique week-long holiday camps for young explorers from 17th August.7. Experience an Unforgettable Summer with Nike Sports Camps UK
From football camps with Chelsea FC to tennis, basketball, golf, hockey and netball, Nike Sports Camps UK offer exceptional residential experiences for young athletes aged 10-17 of all abilities. Hosted during the summer holidays at some of the UK’s leading private schools just outside London, campers can choose from one or two-week stays while enjoying expert coaching, outstanding facilities and a vibrant international community.
Why choose Nike Sports Camps UK?
✨ Weekly camps running from July to mid-August
🏅 Learn from former international players and Olympians
🏫 Stay at prestigious private schools with world-class sports facilities
🌍 Meet young athletes from around the world and create lifelong friendships
🎓 Develop confidence, independence and skills that last far beyond the summer Visit the Nike Sports Camps UK website for full details on sports, venues and booking options or email the team at info@eurosportscamps.com.
8. A Summer Full of Coding Fun, 6 Weeks of Camps
Join BlueShift from 13th July to 21st August for six weeks of space themed coding camps for children aged 4 to 14. From Minecraft builds to LEGO Robotics, Python, and animation, each day is packed with hands on learning and discovery.
Their camps provide a comfortable, air conditioned environment with regular screen breaks, helping children stay balanced, engaged, and active while building confidence and new skills.
With flexible booking options from single days to full weeks, it is a fun and engaging way to keep children learning over the summer. Spaces are limited, book early to avoid missing out!
9. Dog Man: The Musical
Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious new musical based on the worldwide bestselling book series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club.
Best friends George and Harold have been creating comics for years, but now that they’re 10, they figure it’s time to level up and write a musical based on their favourite character, Dog Man, the crime-fighting sensation who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO!! How hard could it be?
With the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, Dog Man loves to fight crime and sleep on the furniture. But while trying his best to be a good boy, can he save the city from Flippy the cyborg fish and his army of Beasty Buildings? Can he catch Petey, the world’s most evil cat, who has cloned himself to exact revenge on the doggy do-gooder? And will George and Harold finish their show before lunchtime? Find out in this epic musical adventure featuring the hilarity and heart of Dav Pilkey’s beloved characters.
10. A free summer festival with Wimbledon on screen
Head to Portman Square Garden for the return of Summer in the Square, bringing one of London’s best free outdoor Wimbledon screenings to the heart of Marylebone.
Set within the garden, Summer in the Square brings relaxed summer atmosphere with live tennis on the big screen, alongside a curated programme of food, free wellbeing sessions, and family friendly activities.
Whether you are stopping by for a match or spending the afternoon in the sun, it is the perfect way to enjoy the season in the city.
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