(Plus a Powerful Way to Build Confidence and Focus This Holiday)
When school’s out, screen time goes way up.
Without the structure of a school day, many children (especially between ages 5–12) end up spending their holidays glued to tablets, TVs, or game consoles. As tempting as screens are, they often lead to increased anxiety, disrupted sleep, reduced physical activity, and meltdowns when it’s time to unplug.
That’s why we’ve put together this local parent’s guide:
Here are 15 summer activities in and around Woking to help your children stay active, engaged, and confident — while reducing screen time and increasing real-world fun.
🧺 1. Visit Goldsworth Park Lake
A gem in the heart of Woking. Enjoy a nature walk, have a picnic, feed the ducks, or bring along scooters and bikes to ride around the lake path.
🎾 2. Try Tennis at Woking Park
The council-run tennis courts at Woking Park are free to book and great for a quick rally session as a family.
🎨 3. The Lightbox Art Gallery
Let their creativity flourish. Many of the children’s art exhibits have free drop-in activities during the summer.
🥋 4. Join Fighting Fitness Judo’s Summer Programme
Our judo classes offer kids a structured, screen-free outlet to build focus, discipline, confidence and make new friends — especially for children who haven’t found their “thing” yet.
🗓 New families can try 14 days for just £1. More on that below.
🦋 5. RHS Wisley Garden Adventure
A short drive from Woking, Wisley is perfect for exploring nature trails, climbing structures, and butterfly spotting.
🧗 6. Clip ‘n Climb Woking
Challenge their bravery and coordination with this exciting indoor climbing experience.
⚽ 7. Local Football Tournaments and Pop-up Parks
Woking Park and Knaphill Recreation Ground often have free community sports events and activity days.
🏞 8. Horsell Common Nature Treasure Hunt
Print a nature bingo card and head to Horsell Common for a mini-adventure.
🚲 9. Basingstoke Canal Bike Ride
Great for older kids and teens — start near the Bridge Barn and cycle the scenic canal path.
📚 10. Summer Reading Challenge at Woking Library
Encourage reading with this nationwide challenge — complete with stickers, certificates and prizes.
🍕 11. Host a Pizza and Movie Party with Friends
Bring the cinema home — and include some team-building games first before screen time begins.
🏕 12. Backyard Camping
Pitch a tent in the garden, make s’mores, and tell stories under the stars.
🤸 13. Dance or Gymnastics Taster Sessions
Several local studios, including Leanne Edwards School of Theatre Arts, offer drop-in classes.
🎨 14. Craft Morning + Ice Cream Trail
Get messy with homemade slime, DIY friendship bracelets, or recycled robots. Reward them with a trip to Dylan’s Ice Cream in Haslemere or Knaphill.
🎉 15. Fighting Fitness Judo’s Summer Activity Camps
Open to ages 5–12, our action-packed day camps mix judo, outdoor play, crafts, adventure trips, and even movie + pizza parties. A fantastic alternative to childcare — with life-skills baked in.
🎯 Camp 1: 28 July–1 August
🎯 Camp 2: 26–29 August
Why Structured Activity Matters Over Summer
Unstructured time can be great — but too much of it quickly turns into disconnection and digital dependency.
Our judo programmes offer:
✅ Clear structure and routine
✅ Social connection and teamwork
✅ Safe physical outlet for energy
✅ A break from screens that feels fun, not forced
✅ A confidence boost before heading back to school
Whether your child is shy, struggling with focus, or just needs a break from Fortnite, we promise they’ll feel better after a week with us.
🎁 Special Summer Offer: 14 Days of Judo for Just £1
We’re inviting new families in Woking to try our martial arts programme with a VIP pass:
✅ Unlimited training for 14 days
✅ Friendly, expert-led sessions for ages 5+
✅ No pressure. Just fun, growth, and new possibilities
📍Classes run daily in Woking and Guildford.
📍Spaces are limited to keep classes small and impactful.
👉 Click here to grab your £1 VIP Pass: [Insert booking link]
P.S. Need more all-day childcare help? Check out our Summer Activity Camps—where kids aged 5–12 spend the day making memories, not just screen time. 🎉
