4 year olds
Teddy Bear Making
A child's teddy is even more precious to them when they've made it themselves. In this wonderful craft session, everyone creates their own bear or animal then chooses an outfit for their new friend before taking them home.
Mammal magic
A hands-on experience animal lovers will adore. Wemeet Tiggiwinkle the hedgehog, along with some of the rarest, cutest and more unusual mammals in the world. As well as learning fascinating facts about the animals, young David Attenboroughs will get chance to handle and stroke them.
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.
Let's Paint
Time to roll up the sleeves and create some mini masterpieces using different painting techniques, including marble, sponge and finger painting.
Tot's Sports Activity
Taking place within the safe, enclosed Soccer Circus arena, this fun session is a great way to get your little ones racing around while enjoying a whole range of activities. From jogging on the dots to tots football, points are scored by hitting the lights on the special panels positioned around the playing area.
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.
Body Art
Having a favourite animal, symbol or image painted on to their skin never fails to fascinate youngsters. Body Art gives them the chance of exactly that – and even lets them choose which colours are used. The air brushing process takes about 15 minutes and all pictures last around 2-5 days.
Froglets
This frog-themed session is loads of fun for little ones – and their parents too. You'll both love these play and learn sessions, teaching your child, early swimming skills and helping to build confidence in the pool - with the help of our fully qualified instructors. All little Froglets then receive a souvenir frog toy and certificate when they're done.
Pony Pals
To a pony-mad youngster, learning how to pamper one is exciting as riding one. On this fun and rewarding session, experienced instructors share their knowledge with the children – from teaching them the basics of grooming, to glittering hooves and plaiting manes. A tranquil forest ride follows.
Woodland Carriage Ride
This exhilarating carriage ride, led by a team of professional drivers and magnificent horses whisks you off on a tour of the surrounding woodland.
Family Pony Trekking
The whole family can enjoy a gentle forest walk, perfect for introducing the absolute beginner to the joys of horse riding. Children 4 years and under must be held and supported on the horse by a walking adult. Lead reins are available for adults and older children, please enquire at the time of booking .
Magical Makeovers
For all children with a yearning to be a fairytale character or superhero, we'll make their dream come true. They can choose from a fantastic array of wonderful costumes then, with clever make-up and brilliant painted backdrops, their transformation is complete and recorded for all time on a photo to take home.
Tot's Fencing
En garde! Get a flavour of the Three Musketeers at our Tots Fencing session. Using foam foils (the swordsfencers use) and masks, your young ones can fleche, parry and counter-parry to their hearts' content. All for one and one for all!
The session is supervised by Center Parcs team leaders.
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 and meet everyon's favourite bear, Rupert Bear.
Tot's Fun Zone
If laughter's the name of the game, let your children loose in the Tots Fun Zone. There are ball pools to dive into, tunnels to clamber through and soft objects to jump on. Aside from simply rushing around, they can also have a go at tots golf, football and tennis.
Little People's Llama Experience
After a fun yet educational talk about the friendly character of the llama, you'll set off on a short walk that's perfect for younger legs, leading the llamas as you go. There are plenty of chances to stroke the llamas, and for great photo opportunities - plus the children receive a picture to colour of the llama they lead and a certificate of participation.
Sport 14 Sailing Tuition
A Sport 14 is a double or single sailed dinghy that carries up to 4 people. Three of you can climb aboard for basic tuition and a thrilling demonstration from your instructor.
Soccer Shoot Out
Can you make the shot when you're under pressure? You're up against our Sports Plaza goalie in this exciting penalty shoot out.
Doctor Do-A-Lot
Walk, talk and squawk with the animals in this fascinating, fun-packed family adventure. Watch Dude the Bearded Dragon perform, play games in the Outback, discover the magic of ultra violet light, learn parsel tongue with Kellog the corn snake and tiptoe with the tribes to visit our African animals. You'll also meet Tommy the tortoise and Jane the jungle nymph. We think you'll agree; there's definately a lot to do!
Canopy Capers
Using a parachute canopy, bean bags and hoops, we play lots of entertaining games, in between learning new songs.
Tinies Sports Day
If you have three to five year olds with energy to spare, this is the perfect event. Our Tiny's sports day includes a fun introduction to favourite sports such as tennis, cricket, fencing and tri golf.
Woodland Detectives
Center Parcs is set in beautiful forest that teems with wildlife. But recently a few of our woodland neighbours seem to have gone missing. Join Detective Do Little as he investigates what's going on. Find the clues that will unearth their whereabouts.
A great way to learn about some of the animlas that share our surroundings.
Little Chefs
They'll be the cutest cooks in the kitchen when they've been to this fun workshop. Aspiring chefs will get to design and decorate their own apron, mug and much more – creating memories and souvenirs that stay with them long after your trip ends.
Soccer Mites
It's never too early to start learning football skills. Our coach introduces your little ones to the basics to help develop their movement and balance. The session includes 30 minutes of developmental activities followed by a 15 minute match and we award each player a certificate of achievement.
Trigolf
Young golf enthusiasts learn how to hold a golf club and hit a ball through obstacles. It's a great way to familiarise youngsters with clubs and improve their hand-eye co-ordination.
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.
Soccer Circus
Are you ready to take on the challenge? Soccer circus is a fantastic, fun, family activity developed by former England player and manager Kevin Keegan. It's guaranteed to be loved by all ages and abilities, ensure you bring along Mum too! This exciting attraction will test your skills by dribbling, passing, shooting and throwing your way
to the best score. You require no experience just the ability to have lots of fun.
Under 4s are free when accompanied by a paying adult.
An Outing With Owls
Up close, owls are even more beautiful, at this magical session for both adults and children you will meet, stroke and handle some of the world's most fascinating and beautiful owls. Be amazed at the grace and beauty of an owl as it flies silently to your gloved fist, in the care of our professional falconers. Suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
Hawk Walk
The hawk is an impressive bird of prey and this opportunity to learn more about its relationship with nature and with man is not to be missed. You'll also have the chance to fly a hawk and watch it feed from your gloved fist.
Feed the Birds
Join us at the Rangers Lodge to fi nd out exactly what type of food keeps these beautiful little creatures warm and gives them the energy they need to take to the skies. You can then become 'little chefs' and mix all the ingredients together to make a tasty morsel that will tempt the woodland birds when they are feeling peckish. Everything you need will be provided, so just bring yourself along (with an adult if you are under 12 years old) and enjoy the fun. Please note that ingredients will include peanuts.
Bush Craft
Living in a beautiful forest is hardly an everyday occurrence for most people. So why not make the most of Center Parc's idyllic setting by joining our bush craft session? One of our Rangers will show you a few of the survival and tracking techniques essential for wilderness living. The perfect way to spend a couple of hours before retiring to your cosy accommodation for a nice cup of tea!