All about our camps
A day in the life at camp
9am - 9.45am
Welcome & Open Play
9.45am - 10.00am
Parachute Games
10.00am - 10.15am
Dancing & Singing
10.15am - 11.00am
Snack Break & Outdoor Play
11am - 11.30am
Picture Bingo
11.30am - 12.00am
Story Movie TIme
12.00am - 1.00pm
Lunch Break & Outdoor Play
1.00pm - 1.45pm
Art & Sensory Session
1.45pm - 2.15pm
Treasure Hunt
2.15pm - 2.30pm
Snack Break
2.30pm - 2.45pm
Storytime
2.45pm - 3.00pm
Get Ready For Home!
What Activities Do We Explore?
Children enjoy a mix of open-ended play and guided activities, with about 60% child-led exploration and 40% adult-supported sessions — balancing freedom and structure.
Every morning, children are welcomed into our open play space. We provide a carefully curated selection of toys and activities that encourage socialisation, cognitive growth, and creativity. We believe a calm, relaxed start to the day sets the foundation for success. Open play helps ensure every child enters a space filled with opportunities tailored to their unique interests.
Every morning, after open play, we come together for a group game session — anything from parachute play to drama games or bean-bag challenges. It’s a brilliant way for children to connect, build confidence, and start their day with playful structure and smiles.
Construction-style toys & activities are great for building fine motor skills, hand–eye coordination, and early problem-solving. They help children explore shapes, balance, and design while encouraging creativity and cooperative play.
Activities include den building, and open play building games such as magnettiles & mega blocks.Our art experiences are rooted in process art. We provide children with a range of engaging materials and encourage them to take the lead in creating their own masterpieces. While we occasionally offer a guided, themed craft, our priority is always to follow each child’s interests and ideas.
Sensory tuff trays are placed throughout our indoor and outdoor play areas, inviting children to get messy, explore different textures, and enjoy hands-on learning. These experiences often connect to seasonal themes, enhancing discovery and play throughout the year.
Children enjoy a maximum of 30 minutes of story-time cinema each day. We watch short story videos alongside calming activities such as colouring and quiet reading in the book corner. This restful mid-day segment allows both children and staff to recharge, saving energy for an active and engaging afternoon.
All videos are pre-approved by our director and carry a U rating.
Children can enjoy a cosy book corner in all of our camps as part of our continuous provision. Our hands-on team members are always available to support and share stories throughout the day. In addition, children take part in a scheduled group storytime session, encouraging a love of reading and language.
Where it all began for us — role play adventures! This part of our week is always a favourite. Our leaders take the children on imaginative journeys, whether they are fighting pirates or tiptoeing past the Gruffalo — we love to role play!
Children also explore other role play activities such as puppet shows and dress-up, with plenty of materials to spark creativity and build imaginative skills.
Children take part in age-appropriate sports activities that support movement and the development of fundamental motor skills. In the summer months, this may include a trip to the local tennis courts to learn the basics, while indoor obstacle courses keep things active and exciting year-round.
Every camp week includes a treasure hunt and word challenges. These activities are a fantastic opportunity to build social skills, encouraging children to work together to find hidden clues!
Outdoor play is a vital part of our curriculum, following EYFS guidance around thoughtful outdoor planning. Some of our camps benefit from their own dedicated outdoor play areas — whether that includes permanent fixtures like slides and climbing frames, or pop-up play equipment brought in to enhance the space. Others offer access to on-site forest school provision, while at our Marylebone camp we take daily trips to Regent’s Park, using it as our primary outdoor environment.
Wherever we go, we ensure children have a safe, inviting, and engaging space to explore, learn, and play.
Each day, children practise a short song and dance routine. Our sessions aren’t about creating star performers — they’re focused on helping children engage, follow simple choreography, and build confidence. At the end of the week, they have the opportunity to share what they’ve learned by performing for their parents.
We love how this special part of the week brings children and families together in a fun, collaborative celebration!
Yoga and meditation are woven into our weekly routine, offering children a calm and mindful moment in their busy day. Through simple poses, breathing exercises, and guided relaxation, children learn how to stretch their bodies, focus their minds, and recognise their own emotions.
These peaceful sessions support wellbeing, self-regulation, and confidence — helping children feel grounded and ready for all the fun ahead.
Our Highgate camp benefits from its own on-site forest school, which is fully woven into our daily plan. We provide engaging materials and guided support to help children explore and connect with the natural environment. Activities may include nature crafts, bug hunting, and hands-on discovery that encourages curiosity and confidence outdoors.
Once a week, children enjoy a fun-filled disco afternoon in the cooler month— the perfect time to let those dance moves shine! With sensory lights and bubbles (everyone’s favourite!), the atmosphere is full of excitement and laughter. It’s a wonderful opportunity to build social skills, celebrate the week’s achievements, and enjoy time with new friends.
Water play — a summer favourite! Children can look forward to splashing fun with water fights, fountains, and water-filled tuff trays. Beyond the excitement, water play supports a variety of learning and development benefits: strengthening motor skills, enhancing hand–eye coordination, and encouraging problem-solving through pouring, filling, and experimenting with different tools.
It’s also a wonderful sensory experience, helping children cool down on warm days while promoting social interaction, teamwork, and endless giggles!
Meet The Team
Our team is made up of highly qualified early years educators alongside skilled creative practitioners. With professional training in child development, safety, and performance, we provide a nurturing environment where children feel secure, supported, and free to explore.
Nicola
Founder & Director
Nicola is passionate about facilitating entertainment and education through play. Nicola founded Little Imaginations in 2018 after working for companies such as Gymboree, Jigsaw, Stagecoach, and Pippa Pop-ins Nursery Drama. She also regularly produces and manages a variety of corporate & brand events with clients such as BP, FORA, Camden Market, JTI, Jumeriah and many more.
Alex
Play is how children learn best — and it’s at the centre of everything we do. Through imaginative adventures and collaborative play, we help children grow with confidence and joy.
Nikki
Nikki is a qualified Montessori teacher who has taught for over 30 years at a well established North London Montessori school, holding the roles of Deputy Head Teacher and Senco. She has focused much of her teaching career in supporting children with additional needs and ensuring the provision of fun, stimulating and inclusive environments in which all young children can thrive.
Emma
Bio Coming Soon!
Ellen
Ellen is a professional actor who has been working with children for 10 years - starting out as a teaching assistant in a local ballet class. Since then she has worked with children all over the UK, Ireland, and further abroad. From running kids disco parties in France, to teaching drama classes on Zoom during the pandemic, to leading summer camps, after-school classes, private tuition, 1-1 SEN support and more. She loves working with children and ensuring she creates fun and memorable experiences for them
Cala
Cala is a seasoned Montessori professional. Cala was previously Head of Early Years with Rose House Montessori School and now runs home education Montessori sessions. Cala has also worked for a variety of early years settings, including The Gower School.
Kayley
Bio Coming Soon!
Phoebe
Phoebe is an eperienced and enthusiastic Children’s Camp Manager with a background in early years and SEND. She is a passionate about creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging camp environments where every child can thrive. Passionate about planning fun, purposeful activities that support learning, development, and lasting memories. Phoebe also holds a qualified teacher status.
Josh
Joshua has worked in schools (noth special and mainstream), for almost 9yrs. He started his career working as a special needs assistant with 4-5yr olds before working with year 5 aged children. Joshua has worked as a 1:1 for several years across different schools. Joshua has also worked in special needs play schemes before which include working as a 1:1 and also looking after multiple children.
Joshua provides 1:1 support to children at the camp. He also supports the daily running of the camp.
Natalie
Natalie has a BA (Hons) Musical Theatre. Natalie trained at both the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Arts Educational Schools. Along with an extensive career in musical theatre,
Natalie has taught for over ten years in both mainstream and stage schools (including Stagecoach) and absolutely loves teaching the next generation’s talented individuals! She has taught all disciplines including private tuition such as LAMDA, Musical Theatre LAMDA. Natalie was previously the Kids Club manager at Jesse's house.
Catalina
Catalina brings a wealth of experience with nearly 10 years working in a local Montessori education setting and a level 4 in Montessori Pedagogy. Catalina has also managed a variety of education projects in South Africa for vulnerable communities. Catalina currently works at Pippa Pop-Ins Nursery in Chelsea
Jessie
Jessie began performing at the age of 3 at Kilburn School of Dance, Northamptonshire. She then went on to train professionally at the Urdang Academy, attaining a First Class BA Hons in Professional Dance and Musical Theatre. Since graduating in 2014 Jessie has pursued her love for both teaching and performing, running workshops, children's parties, weekly classes as well as appearing in musicals and children's theatre shows across the UK.
Jasmin
Bio coming soon.
