13/03/2025
Affordable Easter camp options
Barracudas have offered amazing experiences in the school holidays for over 30 years.
We're confident that we provide great value for money, with 80+ activities with choice guaranteed, high quality staff, fantastic facilities and official approval from Ofsted.
We appreciate that affordability is a key concern for parents and are pleased to offer a number ways to make payments manageable.
Tax-Free childcare
As Barracudas is Ofsted registered we can accept Tax-Free childcare. If you sign up, the government will give you 20% for every pound you pay into your account. If you pay £100 in, the government will pay in £20.
We realise it's not straightforward using Tax-Free childcare. We've created a handy guide for parents to help with the process.
Childcare Vouchers
We're also set up with all Childcare Voucher providers. Whilst companies can no longer offer this to new employees, if you have an account you can use childcare vouchers as full or part payment. Plus, if you book early and your provider can accommodate it you can pay monthly childcare voucher instalments to us, helping you spread the cost.
Get more information on paying with Tax-Free childcare and Childcare Vouchers.
Sibling discounts
Not only do we offer preferential rates for full week bookings, we also provide discounts for multiple days booked within a season. Each day for each child you book in with us on one booking are counted.
If you book for 2 or more children in, and reserve 10 or more individual days (excludes full week bookings), you’ll save £3 per day booked per child.
Find full details, including offer codes on your camp page.
Flex booking option
Not 100% sure of your plans? Our affordable Flex booking option gives you the security of a refund if you were to cancel your booking for any reason. This also covers you for cancelling camp due to illness. We know plans and kids can be unpredictable so our Flex option means you won't loose out if things change.
Recommend a Friend offer
We appreciate the power of word of mouth and reward you for encouraging your friends to join us. You'll earn a £20 credit for every new customer you introduce to us. Your friend will also benefit from £20 off their first booking with us based on your recommendation. The great news is that this is unlimited, so if you introduced 5 new bookers, you'd get £100 credit!
Learn more about Recommend a Friend at Barracudas.
Money back guarantee for first time bookers
We offer a no-quibble Money Back Guarantee if you’re booking a child into Barracudas for the first time. We’re sure they’ll have a great time, but to put your mind at rest, we promise to refund your booking - all of it - if they don’t!
You can have peace of mind that your child will be enjoying fun activities, meeting new friends and making memories leaving you to focus on your day. That's maximum fun for them and peace of mind for you.
Navigating the financial strain of school holidays can be daunting for parents, but we are committed to making childcare more affordable and accessible. Through early booking offers, flexible payment options, preferential rates, and incentives like our Recommend a Friend program, Barracudas has a host of options to help parents.
More benefits of Barracudas
Flexibility
Barracudas prioritizes flexibility, understanding that parents' schedules can vary from week to week. Our flexible booking options allow you to choose specific days or weeks of childcare that fit in with your work commitments. Whether you need full-time care or just a few days of support, Barracudas offers childcare arrangements can be tailored to suit your individual needs.
On top of this we offer the flexibility of changing dates up to 14 days before your child is due to attend (subject to availability). Get more details in our FAQ's.
For even more peace of mind, you can choose our Flex booking option for just £4 per day, to change your dates or cancel right up until the last working day before your child’s first day at camp for that week. Plus, if your child is ill and can’t attend, we’ll make up the days or refund you!
A full day of fun!
Barracudas recognizes the importance of flexibility for parents' busy schedules. That's why we offer a full day of fun with standard hours from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, providing comprehensive childcare coverage to suit your working day.
We also offer Early and Late Clubs for additional flexibility, extending the hours from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Our extended hours are ideal for those early or evening meetings and the good news is, you can add them right up to the day before they're due to join us at camp.
Unrivalled options
Children will benefit from unrivalled activities at camp. With 80+ activities, 6 sessions a day and a timetable built around our ACTIVE Motto, they'll enjoy a school holiday of growth. Plus, unlike other providers, we offer children the choice of 2 activities for each session, meaning they can shape their day and always choose the thing they enjoy, whether that's a sports session, arts and crafts, teambuilding, or even our specialist sessions!
On top of all this, we also have a number of Skills Builder courses you can add for extra development in the school holidays.
There are loads of ways for you save at Barracudas. We hope we can welcome your child to camp this Easter!