Hursthead Holiday Club
Next holiday club Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026
- Full day £35
- Half day £21
- NEW! Short day £25
- A chance to make new friends, spark creativity, run freely, explore, try new activities—and above all, have fun!
Bookings will open soon.
October Half-Term Holiday Club – Autumn Fun, Activities & Adventure!
Join us this October Half Term for a fantastic week packed with autumn crafts, outdoor adventures, creative activities, sports, LEGO, pampering and plenty of fun with friends!
Children can look forward to making autumn wreaths, clay leaf coasters, bird feeders, pine cone woodland animals, friendship bracelets and Wriggly Worm Cakes, as well as enjoying woodland walks and tree rubbing.
We’ll also have a brilliant programme of workshops and clubs throughout the week, including LEGO Club, Yoga & Foot Spa, Rugby Skills & Active Games, Flag Football and Multi-Sports, before finishing the week with our Spooky Disco & Party Games on Friday afternoon.
With plenty of outdoor play, creative activities, imaginative play, construction and continuous free-choice play available throughout the day, there’s something for every child to enjoy in our safe, welcoming environment.
Spaces fill quickly – book early and join us for a fun-filled October Half Term!
Check out our full programme below!
We will aim to open bookings a few weeks before the start date. If you have booked before we will email you once the bookings are open. Please email holidayclub@elm-cottage.com to get added to the mailing list.
Bookings will open soon.
Book your child’s place
Open to all children aged 4/5 to 11 years, our holiday clubs offer exciting, age-appropriate activities every day.*
*(Please note: Children must be of school age. We are unable to accommodate nursery-aged children. Children from all school settings are welcome.)
Our day at Holiday Club:
Arrival Times
7:45 a.m.
We are open and ready for play from 7:45am.
Breakfast Buffet
7:45 a.m. – 09:00 a.m.
Children can help themselves to a range of breakfast options:
Self service cereal station, fresh seasonal fruit, yoghurts, toast.
Milk or water to drink.
Short Day Arrival
09:00 a.m.
Please note this session does not include breakfast or afternoon snacks.
Mid morning snack
Please bring extra snacks from home if you think your child will need another boost before lunch.
Activities and play
7:45 a.m. – 12:00pm
Children can take part in many structured activities. Get creative, build dens, play with friends, take part in sports. Luckily for us we are a permanent building so we have an array of equipment and activities on offer and on rotation as well as the seasonal planned activities such as create your own slime!
(Please scroll down to see the activities on offer for the current holiday club).
Lunch Time
12:00pm
Children sit down together to eat their packed lunch from home.
Morning Slot Collection
Afternoon Slot Arrival
Much more play and afternoon activities begin:
13:00 pm
If you have booked the morning slot then we say goodbye and we hope to see you soon!
If you are arriving with us or staying for the full day then we begin our afternoon of continued play with many more activities.
Short Day Collection
15:00pm
We hope to see you again soon!
Afternoon Snack Buffet
15:00pm
A range of healthy snacks are on offer at our afternoon self service buffet. Children can make up their own wraps/bagels with various fillings and help themselves to crackers, rice cakes, fresh fruit, hummus, vegetable sticks and salad.
Goodbye:
18:00pm
We say goodbye to everyone and hope to see you again soon!
Get in touch
Club Manager: Lisa Quinn
Tel: 07848 437 983
Open Monday to Friday 7.45am-6pm
What to bring?
✅ Food & Drinks
We provide a fresh, healthy breakfast and afternoon snacks, along with water, juice, and milk.
Please send a packed lunch and, if needed, a mid-morning snack.
Nut-free policy: To keep everyone safe, no nut products are allowed on site.
✅ Drinks Bottle
Please ensure your child brings a refillable drinks bottle each day.
✅ Weather-Appropriate Clothing
In colder months, bring warm coats, hats, and gloves.
In warmer weather, pack sun hats and sunscreen.
✅ Personal Items
No mobile phones or tablets, please.
Children may bring their own games or toys, but they are responsible for them.
Scooters are welcome, but helmets are required for safety.
About us
Hursthead out of school club has use of its own comfortable building in the school grounds, sole use of the school hall, play ground and playing fields.
ALL our staff are trained and are kept up to date in Paediatric First Aid.
For the 36 years that Elm Cottage has been caring for children we have always believed that every member of our team should be trained in and kept up to date in paediatric first aid, this is something we have felt very strongly about and has been implemented since first opening in 1989.
We now work with Millie’s Trust regularly and are proud to also provide support for our parents/carers with evening paediatric first aid workshops across our nursery settings.
Elm Cottage
Established in 1989, Elm Cottage has proudly supported families with trusted, high-quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 11 years. We operate Ofsted-rated nurseries and out-of-school clubs across the Stockport area.
Our Hursthead of School Club and Holiday Club first opened in 2005 and continues to offer a welcoming, active, and supportive environment for children. Located within the school grounds, we have our own building, and access to the , outdoor playground, and spacious playing fields and Forest area — giving children plenty of room to play, explore, and thrive.
Paediatric First Aid
At Elm Cottage, we believe every child deserves to be cared for by fully trained staff. That’s why every member of our team is trained and regularly updated in Paediatric First Aid — a standard we’ve upheld since we first opened in 1989.
We’re proud to partner with Millie’s Trust to keep our training current and comprehensive. We also extend this support to families by offering evening Paediatric First Aid workshops for parents and carers across our nursery settings.
Ofsted
We are proud to share that in our latest Ofsted inspection (2025), we were awarded a MET – the highest possible grade for out-of-school club providers. This reflects our commitment to quality, safety, and providing the best experience for every child.