Become a host school
Provide your community with safe, diverse and fun activities for children and young people
Our teacher-led, Ofsted registered holiday camps and after-school clubs provide exciting and safe activities for children and young people aged 5-15 years old.
Our camps and clubs are a great opportunity to add an additional income stream to your school.
Our popular ibrick after-school clubs offer STEM activities based on LEGO® bricks, for children and young people aged 5-15 years old.
We design our multi-activity and ibrick holiday camps to be packed with a wide variety of activity sessions, fully utilising the facilities and grounds of the school.
Each camp is run under careful guidance and instruction, and all conducted in an atmosphere of enormous fun supported by a team of enthusiastic and experienced staff and helpers.
We are a children’s activity provider with a social purpose, so we set aside a percentage of our places for children and young people from disadvantaged families. We monitor the impact of our camps through an evidence-based approach, to ensure that they truly make a difference to the children and young people attending.
At our after-school clubs, children and young people build and design motorised models using LEGO® bricks, while developing their STEM skills.
At our multi-activity camps, children and young people are provided with an extensive program of activities, from which they choose each day. There is always a choice of a sport, a cookery, or an arts & crafts session, plus additional outdoor activities depending on weather and numbers.
At our ibrick holiday camps, children and young people experience an action-packed day of building with LEGO® bricks and a range of other STEM challenges.
The rooms required on site vary depending on the focus of each specific camp.
Parents drop off and collect children from an easily accessible entrance to the site, which is constantly monitored during the day by the Team Manager and locked when not in use. All areas used on site are tidied and left as they are found at the beginning of the course.
The courses are advertised, managed and regulated in line with the policies and procedures of House of Fun Ltd, and are registered with Ofsted.
House of Fun activity camps are fully insured through Morton Michel, the UK’s leading childcare insurance specialist.
Meet the team
Jake Motion - Founder & Managing Director
As House of Fun Ltd Founder and Managing Director, I am absolutely passionate about maintaining House of Fun as a high-quality children’s activity provider with a social purpose.
Prior to running House of Fun full-time, I was a school teacher for over a decade, as well as a Senior Leader and Specialist Leader of Education. I bring to the team my significant experience of inspiring children and staff to achieve through well-planned and executed learning activities, as well as detailed knowledge of safeguarding and compliance procedures.
I began working in the activity camp industry at the age of 15, starting as a sports assistant instructor, and then progressing to running my own sports camps. I have a degree in French, Italian and Spanish, which led me to my first full-time job in Commercial Real Estate, and later in Sports Marketing and PR for clients across Europe, before I trained as a teacher.
Michael Hilsdon - Operations Manager
As Operations Manager, I am the main contact for our host schools and do everything to ensure our camps, clubs and workshops run efficiently. I am also responsible for ensuring that House of Fun is up to date and compliant with all professional body standards, including Ofsted, and that all of our activities run in line with our policies and procedures.
As someone with a love of organisation, I enjoy nothing more than setting up camps, clubs and workshops and overseeing the weekly logistics with our Team Managers and Instructors. I also lead the planning of the day-to-day running of camps, clubs and workshops, scheduling activities to ensure all children have the best time possible at House of Fun.
Before joining House of Fun in June 2021 I worked in recruitment for several years and have previously worked in schools and with looked after children. I have used so many aspects of my previous roles in my life at House of Fun that it seems like everything I did was always leading up to this!
Anna Smyth - Commercial Manager
Hello, I'm Anna Smyth, the Commercial Manager at House of Fun. My role spans multiple different areas within the business including bookings management, customer service and business development. I love that my job can be so varied from one day to the next and it is exciting to see how the business is growing.
At House of Fun, we understand the unique challenges faced by schools and businesses, and our commitment to excellence is reflected in every aspect of our operations. We are proud to be Ofsted registered, adhering to the highest standards of compliance and ensuring that our services align seamlessly with educational and corporate guidelines.
We recognise the importance of simplicity in a busy environment, and that's why we strive to make the process as straightforward as possible for our clients. From initial inquiries to event execution, we are dedicated to streamlining every step, allowing schools and businesses to focus on what matters most.
My previous background has been within the snowsports industry, so as you can imagine I love the great outdoors. Whether it's skiing, snowboarding, surfing or stand up paddle boarding I'm never happier than when I'm outside with family and friends.
Kim Hughes - HR Manager
Hi I’m Kim, and as the HR Manager at House of Fun, I play a pivotal role in the recruitment process, ensuring that safer recruitment practices are followed. My responsibilities extend to supporting and nurturing our dedicated staff. Additionally, I handle the staffing logistics for all our activities, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience for all participants.
I joined House of Fun in 2019 as an instructor, where my journey began. Transitioning into my current role, I have witnessed and contributed to the remarkable growth of House of Fun. It has been an absolute pleasure to be a part of this journey, supporting our exceptional staff in executing the outstanding camps, clubs, and workshops that define House of Fun.
My passion lies in creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. I believe in the power of teamwork and aim to foster a culture where each staff member can thrive. The energy and enthusiasm that our team brings to our activities is truly inspiring.
Jane Heydenrych - ibrick Instructor
Hello, I’m Jane and my role involves visiting schools to deliver STEM-focused ibrick workshops and After-School clubs using our fantastic ibrick kits. I am based in Oxfordshire, so if you book an ibrick workshop with us then it will most likely be me delivering it.
I am a qualified teacher with 13 years of experience, with many years being part of SLT. As such, I understand the curriculum requirements and I will always work with each school to ensure that their needs are being met and the children get the most out of the amazing ibrick experience.
Sarah Williams - ibrick Instructor
Hello, I’m Sarah, focussed on delivering fun and engaging ibrick activities with schools and organisations across Berkshire.
Prior to my role at House of Fun, I have 20 years of experience in teaching and learning so my passion and knowledge for working with children and young people is firmly established.
In my role, it’s great to share my own love of LEGO® and I bring lots of energy and enthusiasm to the team. The ibrick kit is the ideal tool to encourage children and young people to follow their own lines of inquiry and to embrace the creativity and fun of learning.
As part of a dedicated and nurturing team, I aim for each child or young person to leave the camp, club or workshop feeling happy and fulfilled.
Kevin Dando - Quality Control Manager
Hi, I’m Kevin and I joined the House of Fun team in September 2023. Prior to this I had been a primary school teacher for over 35 years, with over 20 years in school management.
Teaching for me has always been a question of how to learn through having fun, so House of Fun was a perfect fit for me!
In my role as Quality Control Manager, I visit many different settings where House of Fun clubs and camps take place, to ensure our sessions are always high-quality and to look for areas to improve. It’s a privilege for me to travel around to these schools and watch talented instructors helping children to achieve great things through, quite literally, having fun.
Partner Schools
We have been running activity camps in schools for over 13 years.
Other education/business organisations we currently work with include:
Department for Education
Oxfordshire County Council
Out Of School Alliance
Independent Oxford
OxLEP Business Network
Current House of Fun Camp/Club sites:
St Mary & St John Primary School, Oxford
Rush Common School, Abingdon
Cothill Prep School, Abingdon
The Dragon School, Oxford
Oxford High Prep School, Oxford
Cumnor Primary School, Oxford
St Ebbe’s Primary School, Oxford
Buckland Primary School, Faringdon
Rye St Anthony School, Oxford
Chilton County Primary School, Didcot
Cutteslowe Primary School, Oxford
Whitegrove Primary, Bracknell
Have questions or want to find out more?
Contact us by filling in the form below and we will get back to you within 3 business days. Alternatively, you can reach us by calling 07762 944204.