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Additional needs summer activities

With schools breaking up for the summer holidays, this year we have compiled a list of summer 2025 activities in Surrey, which your child or young person with additional needs and disabilities (AND) may enjoy attending.

Find activities near you:

North-West (Surrey Heath, Runnymede and Woking) 

Under 5s

  • Little Portesberries at Portesbery School, Newfoundland Road, Deepcut for families with children 0-5 years with AND. Siblings 11 years and under are welcome and your child does not need a diagnosis to attend. Tel 01252 832100. 10am – 12 noon Thursday 24 July, Thursday 21 August and Thursday 28 August.
  • SEND Play and Learn at Surrey Heath Family Centre, Kingston Road, Camberley for families with children 0-5 years with AND. Siblings 11 years and under are welcome and your child does not need a diagnosis to attend . Tel 01276 462897. Email: surreyheathfamilycentre@barnados.org.uk. 9.30 to 10.30am Thursdays: 24 and 31 July, 7 and 21 August.
  • Events at Surrey Heath Family Centre:
    • Healthy Baby Clinic. Tuesdays: 29 July, 12 and 19 August 9.15 to 11am. Get baby weighed and speak to a Health Professional. After weighing your baby stay for a play and chat.
    • Play with Me. Every Tuesday 1 to 2.30pm. A fun play and learn session for pre-school  children.
    • Camberley Breastfeeding Hub, every Friday, 11 to 12.30pm. Meet the team to discuss all your feeding needs.
    • Sensory Space, every Friday. Book a free 45-minute session to enjoy our sensory space with your children.

Other

  • National Autistic Society (NAS) Surrey Branch Family Adventure Crazy Golf Event Group outing to Mr Mulligan's Pirate crazy golf, where families can play together. Tuesday 19 July 3 to 4.30pm. £4 per player (parents and children) or £5 to include tea.
  • LinkAble Inclusive Games 2025. An inclusive sport event by learning disability and autism charity LinkAble, offering the opportunity to try accessible sports in a relaxed, friendly environment. Woking Sportsbox. Tuesday 26 August 10.30am to 4pm. All ages and abilities welcome.
  • LinkAble holiday schemes at The Link, Woking, ages 5 to 11. £36 per session during the summer holidays 9.30am to 4pm. You must be registered with LinkAble.
  • Club4 Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) summer camps for children who receive benefit-related freeschool meals.
    • Free SEND specific Stay and Play at Surrey Hills and Rivers at Imbhams Farm, Haslemere. If you are eligible for benefits-related freeschool means, you will receive a voucher from your school which provides a link to the camps booking system
    • Free Year 5 to 11 inclusive mainstream acting movement and design workshops at Peer Productions, The Ypod Centre, Woking. If you are eligible for benefits-related freeschool means, you will receive a voucher from your school which provides a link to the camps booking system
  • Inflatable Giant Inflatable at Woking Leisure Centre Special Educational Needs (SEN) quiet sessions with fewer participants for ages 6 to16 years:  Monday 1 to 2pm, Tuesday 2 to 3.30pm, Wednesday 1 to 2pm, Thursday 3.30 to 5pm, Sunday 1 to 2pm. £8.60 per child.
  • AirHop at Jump In Adventure Park, Camberley, perfect for autism groups and for parents looking for activities in a calmer environment, without music and reduced lighting to avoid glare. Mondays 6 to 7pm. Age 4+. £12 per person including one carer.
  • Surrey SEND Short Breaks. These sessions are specifically for families currently eligible for the Short Breaks service. They include outdoor adventures like archery, woodland crafts, and climbing, to creative workshops and sensory-friendly sessions.  There are also family stay-and-play activities such as canal boating, soft play, and much more. Please note, activities are continuously being added, so we encourage families to check back regularly. For questions about the summer sessions or help with booking, please contact: HAF@surreycc.gov.uk. For Short Breaks-related queries, please contact: shortbreaks.info@surreycc.gov.uk
  • Managing Emotions Workshop at Surrey Heath Family Centre. Wednesday 6 August 10 to11.30am. freesession for children up to 11 years and their parents.
  • Pizza and Pool at Surrey Heath Family Centre every Thursday starting 24 July 1.30 to 3pm. freesession for young people aged 10-18.
  • Sensory Space, every Friday at Surrey Heath Family Centre. Book a free 45-minute session to enjoy our sensory space with your children
  • Summer Lunch Project in Addlestone. free packed lunch a child (regardless of circumstances) Monday 28 July to Friday 29 July, 12 noon to 12.45pm at: St Paul’s Church, School Lane or Tesco, 117 Station Road or Longden Avenue, off Strawberry Fields. Tel: 07743243008. Email: hewbrews@stpaulscofe.org

South-West (Guildford and Waverley)

Under 5s

  • SENDsory Play for families with children 0-5 years with AND. Siblings 11 years and under are welcome and your child does not need a diagnosis to attend. at Guildford Nursery School and Family Centre, Hazel Avenue, Guildford 10 to 11.30am. Mondays 21 July,  28 July, 4 August, 11 August and 18 August. Tel: 01483 510570. Email: receptionfc@guildfordnscc.surreysch.uk
  • Sensory Stay and Play for families with children 0 to 7 years with AND. Siblings 11 years and under are welcome and your child does not need a diagnosis to attend. At Waverley Family Centre, Hale site, Upper Hale Road, Farnham. Email: Kathy.guy@barnardos.org.uk. 9.30 to 11am Tuesdays:  22 July, 29 July, 5 August, 12 August, 19 August and 26 August
  • Sensory Stay and Play for families with children 0-7 years with AND. Siblings 11 years and under are welcome and your child does not need a diagnosis to attend. At Waverley Family Centre, Loseley Fields, Green Lane, Godalming. Email: Kathy.guy@barnardos.org.uk. 10 to 11.30am Wednesdays:  30 July, 6 August and 27 August

Other

  • Surrey Fire and Rescue Open Days
    • Godalming Fire Station) Saturday 9 August 10 to 11am for AND
    • Cranleigh Fire Station) Saturday 6 September 10 to 11am for AND
  • APPEER ad hoc visits to Elysian Therapy and Assisted Learning Centre Facilitated sessions for autistic girls and teens. £55 or £44 Concessionary rate:
    • Ages 8 to12. Monday 28 July and Tuesday 29 July 10am to 3pm
    • Ages 13 to15. Wednesday 30 July and Thursday 31 July 10am to 3pm
    • Ages 16 to 18. Friday 1 August 10am to 3pm
  • Elysian freePlay for children and young people with a Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profile at: 1. Hillside Farm,  West Horsley , 2. Westland Farm, Shamley Green, 3. Janche Stables, Liss . 2-hour farm camp. 29th and 31 July, 4, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, 20, 22, 26 and 28 August 10am to 12pm. A flexible supportive environment in a calm, welcoming space to explore and connect with animals. £55
  • Trekkers Festival. Festival for children with AND at St Saviours Church, Guildford Tuesday 13 to Thursday 15 August 10am to 12pm. Age 4 to 14.
  • Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD) Inclusive family experiences with children (of any age) and adults who have learning needs and disabilities on the Angel Blue Canal Boat, docked at Dapdune Wharf, Guildford, which is wheelchair accessible. 5 August, 9 August, 19 August, 29 August 10am to 3pm
  • Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD) Inclusive family experiences with children (of any age) and adults who have learning needs and disabilities at Henley Fort, Guildford. Inclusive, accessible sessions tailored to each family’s needs and led by professional instructors, with a choice of land activities to enjoy. 25 July, 31 July, 8 August, 10 August, 13 August, 19 August, 23 August, 29 August. 9.30am to 12.30pm and/or 1.30 to 4.30pm.
  • Club4 Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) summer camps for children who receive benefit-related freeschool meals.
    • freeSEND specific Stay and Play at Surrey Hills and Rivers at Imbhams Farm, Haslemere. If you are eligible for benefits-related freeschool means, you will receive a voucher from your school which provides a link to the camps booking system.
    • freeYear 1 – 6 SEND specific arts and sports holiday club with Parasports at Weybourne village hall, Farnham. If you are eligible for benefits-related freeschool means, you will receive a voucher from your school which provides a link to the camps booking system.
    • freeYear 1 – 7 Stay and Play – parents/carers to accompany children at Henley Fort, Guildford. If you are eligible for benefits-related freeschool means, you will receive a voucher from your school which provides a link to the camps booking system.
    • freeYear 1 – 7 SEND specific multi sports/activities at Stoughton Infant and Nursery school, Guildford. If you are eligible for benefits-related freeschool means, you will receive a voucher from your school which provides a link to the camps booking system
  • AirHop Guildford SEN Sessions perfect for autism groups and for parents looking for activities in a calmer environment, without music and reduced lighting to avoid glare. Mondays 6 to 7pm. Age 4+. £12 per person including one carer.
  • Guildford Shakespeare Company, Together SEND Holiday Club. Age 12 to 25. Free club for SEN young people run by professional facilitators exploring Shakespeare, rehearsing scenes, play fun drama games and use crafts to create props, masks and more. 18 to 22 August. 10.30am to 2.30pm.
  • Surrey SEND Short Breaks. These sessions are specifically for families currently eligible for the Short Breaks service. They include outdoor adventures like archery, woodland crafts, and climbing, to creative workshops and sensory-friendly sessions.  There are also family stay-and-play activities such as canal boating, soft play, and much more. Please note, activities are continuously being added, so we encourage families to check back regularly. For questions about the summer sessions or help with booking, please contact: HAF@surreycc.gov.uk. For Short Breaks-related queries, please contact: shortbreaks.info@surreycc.gov.uk
  • Chips holiday playscheme at Guildford Grove or Ash Grange school, Monday 28 July to Friday 22 August 9am to 4.30pm. School years 1 to 6. Children with mild SEN such as autism, speech and language difficulties and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and/or disabilities are fully included in all activities supported by qualified, Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) checked playworkers. Tel: 07729 878964. Email: admin@chipsholidayplay.co.uk.

North-East (Elmbridge, Epsom and Ewell and Spelthorne)

Under 5s

  • Little Diamonds for children 0 to 5 years with AND. Siblings 11 years and under are welcome and your child does not need a diagnosis to attend. 10.30am to 12 noon or 12.30am to 2 pm on Tuesday 5 August and Tuesday 26 August at Little Diamonds Stanwell Family Centre, Hadrian Way, Stanwell, TW19 7HE. Tel: 01784 241407. Email: stanwellfamilycentre@surreycaretrust.org.uk
  • Can Do Group at Epsom Family Centre for families with children 0 to 5 years with AND. Siblings 11 years and under are welcome and your child does not need a diagnosis to attend. Booking required £2 entry. Tel 01372 571178. Email: Epsomewellfamilycentre@barnardos.org.uk. 10am to 11.30am Thursday 31 July and Thursday 21 August.
  • Yorda Adventures Family Play (under 7s) at Chessington for families with children 0 to 5 years with AND. Siblings 11 years and under are welcome and your child does not need  a diagnosis to attend. Booking required. 10am to 12 noon and 1 to 3pm Friday 25 July, Friday 1 August 1 to 3pm, Friday 9 August 10am to 12 and Friday 15 August 1 to 3pm.

Other

  • Club4 Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) summer camps for children who receive benefit-related freeschool meals.
    • Free Year 1 to 8 SEND specific multi activity with Star Player at St James Senior Boys school, Ashford. If you are eligible for benefits-related freeschool means, you will receive a voucher from your school which provides a link to the camps booking system.
    • Free targeted SEND provision with White Lodge at Manor Mead Special School, Shepperton. If you are eligible for benefits-related freeschool means, you will receive a voucher from your school which provides a link to the camps booking system.
    • Free targeted SEND provision with White Lodge at Walton Leigh School, Walton-on Thames. If you are eligible for benefits-related freeschool means, you will receive a voucher from your school which provides a link to the camps booking system.
    • Free SEND specific Year 1 to 8 multi activity with Star Player at Walton Youth Centre, Walton-on Thames. If you are eligible for benefits-related freeschool means, you will receive a voucher from your school which provides a link to the camps booking system
  • Star Player SEND Multi Activity Sports at St James Senior Boys School. 24 July to 8 August. Age 6 to 14 years. Monday to Friday 8.45am to 12.45pm. £75 per session.
  • Surrey SEND Short Breaks. These sessions are specifically for families currently eligible for the Short Breaks service. They include outdoor adventures like archery, woodland crafts, and climbing, to creative workshops and sensory-friendly sessions.  There are also family stay-and-play activities such as canal boating, soft play, and much more. Please note, activities are continuously being added, so we encourage families to check back regularly. For questions about the summer sessions or help with booking, please contact: HAF@surreycc.gov.uk. For Short Breaks-related queries, please contact: shortbreaks.info@surreycc.gov.uk.

South-East (Mole Valley, Reigate and Banstead and Tandridge)

Under 5s

  • One Step at a Time, for children 0 to 5 years with AND. Siblings 11 years and under are welcome and your child does not need a diagnosis to attend. At Welcare Family Centre, Welcare House, 24 Warwick Road, Redhill. 12.20 to 2pm on Monday 4 August, Monday 11 August and Monday 18 August. Tel: 01737 780884. Email: redhill@welcare.org
  • Rainbow Group for children 0 to 5 years with AND. Siblings 11 years and under are welcome and your child does not need a diagnosis to attend . At Tandridge Family Centre, Hurst Green Infant School, Wolfs Wood, Hurst Green, Oxted. 10.30am to 12 noon. Tel: 01883 723496. Email: tandridgefamilycentre@barnardos.org.uk. Wednesdays: 30 July and 20 August.

Other

  • Surrey Fire and Rescue Open Days
    • Dorking Fire Station Sunday 20 July 10 to 11am for AND
    • Reigate Service Open Day Saturday 16 August 10 to 11am for AND
  • That Retro Place in Caterham. freeevent to meet other parents of children with autism, supported by Fernando Teixido-Infante and Havard Spring. Thursday 31 July at 1pm
  • Yippee Epsom is YMCA East Surrey playscheme for children (5 to 11) with disabilities, including children who need 1:1 support.
    • School holidays 10am to 4pm £33 per day at Linden Bridge School, Worcester Park. Activities Monday 11 to Friday 29 August. Trips from Friday 25 July to Tuesday 2 September
    • School holidays 10am to 4pm. £33 per day at Fox Grove School, Leatherhead. Activities Wednesday 23 July to Friday 8 August. Trips from Thursday 14 to Thursday 28th August.
    • School holidays 10am to 4pm. £33 per day at YMCA Sovereign Centre, Reigate. Activities Wednesday 23 July to Friday 15 August.
  • Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD) Inclusive family experiences with children (of any age) and adults who have learning needs and disabilities at High Ashurst, Dorking. Inclusive, accessible sessions tailored to each family’s needs and led by professional instructors, with a choice of land activities to enjoy. 19 July, 24 July, 26 July, 29 July, 1 August, 5 August, 6 August, 7 August, 15 August,16 August, 21 August, 27 August, 30 August. 9.30am to 12.30pm and/or 1.30 to 4.30pm.
  • Club4 Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) summer camps for children who receive benefit-related free school meals.
    • Free SEND specific activities at Sunnydown school at Caterham. If you are eligible for benefits-related freeschool means, you will receive a voucher from your school which provides a link to the camps booking system
    • Free SEND specific Stay and Play sessions at High Ashurst, Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development in Dorking. If you are eligible for benefits-related freeschool means, you will receive a voucher from your school which provides a link to the camps booking system
    • Free SEND specific Stay and Play sessions at Silvermere Softplay, Dorking. If you are eligible for benefits-related freeschool means, you will receive a voucher from your school which provides a link to the camps booking system
  • SEND Summer Multisports Day Camp
    • Merstham Park School, Redhill  age 9 to16 years with their siblings. From £29.95 per day. 10.30am to 3.30pm. Tuesdays: 29 July, 5, 12 and 19 August.
    • Merstham Park School, Redhill  age 3 to 8 years  with their siblings. £5.50 per session. 9.30 to 10.15am. Tuesdays: 29 July, 5, 12 and 19 August. £29.95 per day. Early drop off available.
  • SEND Summer Game, Create and Play at Psds, Woodhatch age 4 to 12 years with SEND and their siblings. £9.95 per child. Wednesdays: 6 and 20 August. 10am to 12 noon.
  • SEND Summer Teen Gaming, Food and Friends. Gaming and pizza evening for those aged 11 to 16 with SEND at Psds, Woodhatch, £15.95 including pizza. Wednesdays; 6 and 20 August at 5 to 7.30pm.
  • Surrey SEND Short Breaks. These sessions are specifically for families currently eligible for the Short Breaks service. They include outdoor adventures like archery, woodland crafts, and climbing, to creative workshops and sensory-friendly sessions.  There are also family stay-and-play activities such as canal boating, soft play, and much more. Please note, activities are continuously being added, so we encourage families to check back regularly. For questions about the summer sessions or help with booking, please contact: HAF@surreycc.gov.uk. For Short Breaks-related queries, please contact: shortbreaks.info@surreycc.gov.uk

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General Activities

Playground Accessibility Map. Scope have provided a map which helps parents to identify inclusive and accessible playgrounds in your local area.

Also refer to the following for further ideas:

Max Card for discounted venue entrance

If you register on the Surrey Children’s Disability Register you can obtain access to the Max Card which offers discounts at venues across the UK to freeor discounted admission. Other discounted offers include: Hampshire Attraction Vouchers and Offers

Contact Us

You may also find it helpful to follow our social media channels. We make daily posts on our pages, highlighting different services, activities and events taking place throughout Surrey. Our Local Offer pages are SEND specific.

Local Offer:

  • Facebook: @SurreySendLocalOffer
  • Twitter: @SurreyFIS
  • Twitter: @SurreySENDLO

Family Information Service:

  • Facebook: @SurreyFIS

Or refer to the Family Information Directory and search by the Events tab and filter by Area and/or day.

If you require any further specific advice to signpost you to services and events, please email: surrey.fis@surreycc.gov.uk.

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