50 Ways to Boost Engagement in Holiday Clubs
- The Wonder Company Team
- 1 day ago
- 2 min read
Running a holiday club is brilliant, busy, rewarding… and sometimes a little chaotic.
Whether you’re planning HAF sessions, summer holiday activities, sports days, creative workshops or community provision, one thing matters most: keeping children genuinely engaged.
Not just occupied.
Not just entertained for five minutes.
Properly engaged.
The kind of engagement where children feel included, confident, excited to join in and happy to come back the next day.
That’s exactly why we’ve created our free downloadable resource: 50 Ways to Boost Engagement in Holiday Clubs.
Why engagement matters
When children feel engaged, everything changes.
They are more likely to take part, try something new, build friendships, listen, contribute and feel proud of themselves. Great engagement can also help reduce behaviour challenges because children feel connected to what they’re doing and supported by the adults around them.
The best holiday clubs don’t need huge budgets or complicated plans. They need simple, thoughtful ideas that help children feel safe, seen and involved.
What’s inside the free resource?
The guide is packed with practical ideas holiday clubs can use straight away, including:
Icebreakers and group energy ideas
Creative and low-cost activities
Confidence and inclusion strategies
Rainy day and quiet-time inspiration
Wellbeing and behaviour support
Reflection and celebration ideas
Bonus communication and listening activities
It’s designed for busy teams who need quick inspiration, easy wins and activities that can work across different ages, abilities and group sizes.
Perfect for HAF providers and holiday clubs
The guide is ideal for:
Holiday club providers
HAF delivery teams
Sports clubs
Community groups
Schools running holiday provision
Activity leaders
Family support teams
Whether you need a five-minute starter, a calm activity after lunch, a team-building challenge or ideas to support confidence and wellbeing, this resource gives you plenty of practical starting points.
Small ideas can make a big difference
Some of the most powerful engagement moments are simple.
A child being greeted by name. A quiet space for someone who feels overwhelmed. A team challenge that helps new friendships form. A creative activity where there’s no “wrong” answer. A celebration moment at the end of the day.
These small details can make children feel valued, included and excited to return.
Download the free guide
If you’re planning your next holiday programme, download the free guide and share it with your team.
Download: 50 Ways to Boost Engagement in Holiday Clubs
Looking for ready-made resources?
The Wonder Company creates activity books, interactive magazines, wellbeing resources, nutrition activities and ready-made engagement products for children.
Explore our Summer Product Catalogue here:
Because when children are engaged, confident and happy, holiday provision becomes something they truly remember.
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