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Barracudas[1] is a United Kingdom-based provider of school holiday activity camps for children aged 4 to 14. Founded in 1992 by Neil Greatorex[2], the organisation operates activity day camps during Easter, summer and half-term school holidays across England.
The company began with camps in London and Surrey and has expanded to over 40 locations nationwide. Its programmes include a range of sports, creative, adventure and recreational activities delivered at school-based venues. Camps operate during the daytime, with extended hours available to cover the full day.
Barracudas typically attracts working parents who are organising childcare to cover the long school holidays. (Mailonline[3]) (Dadsnet[4]) (Thefrenchiemummy[5]) (Suburbanmum[6])
Barracudas states that its camps are registered with the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted[7]) and are subject to regular inspection. The organisation employs seasonal camp staff supported by a permanent head office team, including personnel responsible for health and safety and child welfare. According to the company, its senior management team has more than 90 years of combined experience in the activity camp sector.
Barracudas partners with local schools to help working parents find holiday childcare (Brampton School[8])
Barracudas is part of Young World Leisure Group, a company registered in England. The organisation's stated focus is the provision of childcare and recreational activities during school holidays.
In 2026 Barracudas was the winner of the ICAP – Customer Service Champion award[9] and is 4.6 star rating on Trust Pilot[10]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Barracudas Activity Day Camps".
- ↑ The Org. "Personal profile".
- ↑ Thomas, Samuel (31 July 2025). "School's out! Discover the 10 family brands parents are buzzing about for a stress-free, fun-filled summer". Daily Mail.
- ↑ Dadsnet (16 June 2023). "You're not actual working from home are you?". Facebook.
- ↑ Blaireau, Cecile (4 May 2022). "April 2022 - Family holiday and smashing those goals".
- ↑ "Barracudas Activity Day Camp". 6 August 2019.
{{cite web}}:|first=missing|last=(help) - ↑ Ofsted (January 2018). "Ofsted reports for Barracudas".
- ↑ Brampton School. "Barracudas Holiday Club".
- ↑ ICAP (Institute for Children's Activity Providers) (27 March 2026). "2026 finalists and winners".
- ↑ TrustPilot. "Reviews Barracudas Activity Day Camps".
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