Indoor Activities

Art Class

A more technical art class with professional tuition for children who are really keen to experiment with materials and learn techniques. An experienced local artist will introduce them to sketching and watercolour painting and encourage them to express themselves creatively. All equipment and materials are provided.

Art Explosion

In our inspiring new Artworx space, you can experiment with different artistic styles and techniques, from pencil drawings to collages, then get creative designing your own funky mechanical clock. 

Baby Dolphins

You'll have the pool to yourselves in this fun sesssion. As well as playing with inflatables, you can familiarise your baby dolphins with the water to build their (and your) confidence. There'll be no-one else in the Subtropical Swimming Paradise for this session but the under 3's and their parents for this fun, free activity.

Baby Massage

A gentle massage helps to calm, soothe and relax. We'll teach you some basic massage strokes along with some techniques for relieving colic and promoting sleep. 

Books Galore

Your childrens' favourite books in one room. Read the stories of Kipper, Elmer and Spot and lots , lots more. There's a cosy storytime to enjoy too.

Children's Disco

Meet up with friends and enjoy dancing to the latest sounds.

Children's Entertainment

There'll be giggles, belly laughs, excitement and wonder as our fabulous children's entertainers take to the floor. Depending on the performer, the sessions may include games, songs, tricks, funny characters, dancing and general silliness. Everyone is encouraged to join in, and everyone will leave with a smile on their face.

Circus Workshop

A thrilling introduction to circus skills for youngsters. See their faces light up as they amaze themselves and others with their new tricks.

Cyber Toonies

Discover the secrets of cartoon-making in our virtual zone. Once you've planned the action on a storyboard, our instructor will show you how to create your own animation on a PC with full production effects. The finished cartoon will be burned onto CD for you to watch at home on a PC. 

Face Painting

Become a beautiful butterfly or a ferocious tiger! Using washable face paints, we'll capture active imaginations and transform little ones into colourful characters for the day.

Five a Side Soccer Tournament

Keen football players of all abilities are invited to join in our lively 5-a-side tournament. We'll organise everyone into teams and play short matches in a mini-league.

Foil Fencing

In this lively introduction to the ancient and dramatic sport of fencing, our instructors will give you background information and take you through the basic moves, such as the 'on guard' position, the lunge and the parry. Then, equipped with a helmet and foil, a traditional duelling sword, you can practice with a partner. Touché! 

Hair Braiding

Girls love to co-ordinate accessories and little trendsetters can have a super cool hair braid decorated with their choice of pretty coloured beads to match their favourite outfit.

Indoor Climbing Wall

Tackle our 20ft Indoor Climbing Wall as you are harnessed and guided by our trained instructors. With four different faces each increasing in difficulty it is sure to challenge even the most agile of climbers.

Jewellery Making

Using beautiful beads in different colours, shapes and sizes, our jewellery designers create either a necklace or bracelet and a matching pair of pierced earrings to keep (and no doubt impress their friends when they get home!).

Let's Paint

Time to roll up the sleeves and create some mini masterpieces using different painting techniques, including marble, sponge and finger painting.  

Madness & Mayhem

Get ready for action-packed entertainment that starts with making your own t-shirt using our clever computer software. You can then wear your creation as you take part in all sorts of games and quizzes with new friends.

Make a Memory

As your children grow, you soon forget how little and cute their fingers and toes were. So, we've combined a special childhood memento for you with an exciting activity for them. We make a print of your child's hands or feet as well as a clay cast and a personalised poem, presented in a box which they decorate.

Messy Play for Busy Bees

Squidge, stick, splash and splodge. Children love getting messy so we'll give them plenty of opportunities, playing with water, sand, play dough, spaghetti and cornflour as well as making finger, sponge and sticky pictures. 

Mini and Mega Mousemats

Young computer fanatics can take pictures with digital cameras then use our software to create unique images on screen. We'll transfer the finished design onto a mousemat to take home as a permanent reminder of their ability and creativity.

Mini Beasts

This safari adventure starts in the forest where we go in search of unusual creepy crawlies hiding in the undergrowth and find out all about them. Back in the virtual zone, intrepid explorers can create their own mini beast on the PC, which we'll burn onto a CD to take home.

Mini Motivators

Moving, jumping, bending, stretching; our entertaining exercise class to music gives a great workout, helping to keep kids supple and strong.

Mini Soccer Academy

It's never too early to start learning football skills. Our PFA resident coach introduces your little ones to the basics, building on co-ordination, technique and ball control. Each session consists of 30 minutes skills training and 30 minutes of games and prizes, finishing with an exciting penalty shoot out. At the end of the course, we'll award every player with a certificate.

Movie Maker

Write, film, produce and star in your very own blockbuster. You'll spend the first of 2 sessions with our expert crew, learning tips on camera work, lighting, sound, acting and directing. Then, once you've written a script and detailed the action on a storyboard, you can choose your location and start filming. In the second session, you'll work with a partner using our state-of-the-art DVD production software to edit the video, add a sound track and make your Director's Cut. The finished movie will be burned onto DVD for you to take home.

Music Melodies

A noisy, enjoyable music lesson where children can experiment with musical instruments and learn simple movements and dance steps.

Play Areas

There are a variety of exciting indoor play areas across the village.

R U a D J?

Using samples from New York's DJ Leeny D and Amsterdam's DJ Dimitri, along with the latest software, up and coming DJs can mix their own single in any music style, from hip hop to drum'n'bass, and create a video to go with it. We'll burn the track onto a CD to play on a PC at home or school.

Scuba Diving

Learning to scuba dive can open up a new and exciting world of underwater adventure for your next foreign holiday and you can learn all the skills in a safe, monitored environment at Center Parcs. By completing a PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Open Water Diver Course you will be qualified to dive anywhere in the world. We run a 2 part course that earns you a PADI Discover Scuba certificate and counts towards the final qualification.
Part 1
An introduction to diving which gives a good taster of basic diving skills, buoyancy control, breathing underwater, airway control, swimming underwater and diving equipment.
Part 2
A more in-depth and intensive session focussing on how to look after yourself under water, including regulatory recovery, partial mask flooding and alternative air source in an 'out of air' situation.

Snorkelling

We can't provide the reef fish, but our experienced tutors can teach you all the techniques you need to explore sea life on your next trip abroad. Please arrive 20 minutes before the session and bring your completed medical form (issued on arrival at the village).

Soft Play Areas

All our soft play areas are fully equipped for young children to enjoy whenever they like.

Teddy Bear's Picnic

Every bear that ever there was is gathering here! Bring your teddy and join in with songs and games then follow the Teddy Trail to our Teddy Bear's Picnic.

Tinies' Playtime

Our bright soft play equipment is a wonderful way for children to explore colours, textures and experiences, develop co-ordination and generally have a good time!

Toddler Dance

In this dance and movement session, you can join in with your toddler to help them use their imagination and develop their co-ordination.

Tots' Tunes

Everyone joins in with a group sing song and our tuneful staff use visual aids to help teach entertaining action rhymes.

Tots' Tennis

Even weeny ones can pick up the basics of mini tennis. The shorter racquets and soft balls used are ideal for introducing children to the game and inspiring a life long passion for playing.

Virtual Fashion

The face of fashion! Each designer has their picture taken on a digital camera, then you use computer software to create a funky design or turn yourself into an alien or popstar. We'll print your finished creation onto a t-shirt, so get ready to become a fashion icon!