October Half Term 2026 • Ages 5 to 7
Little doctors & space explorers
Half term is almost here, and our youngest scientists have two spectacular weeks of hands-on discovery lined up, in a group just for children aged 5 to 7!
Little hands.
Big questions.
Little House of Science is running two packed weeks of discovery, adventure and hands-on learning this October half term, and our 5 to 7-year-olds have their own group. Everything is pitched just right for little scientists, with real experiments, stories about real scientists and plenty of chances to ask “why?”
In Week 1, our Junior Medical Explorers will dive inside the human body to find out how our bones, brains and immune system work, and meet the brilliant scientists who changed medicine forever.
Week 2 takes things out of this world with our Astrogeology camp, where budding rock detectives and space explorers will investigate crystals, volcanoes, moon missions and the search for alien life.
Whether your child dreams of becoming a doctor or an astronaut (or both!), these camps are designed to spark curiosity, build real scientific knowledge and make the school holidays unforgettable.
He came home a different child (in a positive way). I cannot thank you and your teachers enough.
L. Deverell, parent
At a glance
- Who: little scientists aged 5 to 7, in their own group
- Week 1: Junior Medical Explorers, Monday 19 to Friday 23 October
- Week 2: Astrogeology, Monday 26 to Friday 30 October
- Where: Hampstead, South Kensington and Pont Street (SW1)
- Times: 9.30am to 3.30pm, with optional free drop-off from 8.30am
- Price: £585 for the full week, or £122 per day
Week 1 • Mon 19 to Fri 23 October
Junior Medical Explorers
Dive inside the human body to explore the skeleton, brain and immune system, and meet the scientists who changed medicine forever.
Highlights of the week
- How our bones, muscles and tendons work together to help us move
- What is inside our blood, and the jobs red and white blood cells do
- How our eyes see, and how our brain sends messages around the body
- What germs are, and how our immune system and vaccines help keep us healthy
- Real scientists who changed medicine, like Alexander Fleming, who discovered penicillin
- Amazing animals, like the “immortal” jellyfish and frogs that can repair their own bodies
Where: UCS Senior School, Hampstead, or More House School, Pont Street
Bones, brains
& germs!
Week 2 • Mon 26 to Fri 30 October
Astrogeology
Investigate rocks, volcanoes, moon missions and the search for alien life, from the ground beneath our feet to the Moon and beyond.
Highlights of the week
- What is inside the Earth, and how scientists found out
- Sparkly crystals, rocks and minerals, here on Earth and on other worlds
- Why volcanoes erupt and what makes the ground shake
- Moon rocks, and how astronauts are getting ready to go back to the Moon
- Comets, meteorites and the spacecraft that landed on a comet
- Is anyone out there? The search for alien life
Where: UCS Senior School, Hampstead, or MPW School London, South Kensington
Rocks, volcanoes
& aliens?
Everything you need to know
Our 5 to 7 year olds are taught in their own group, separate from the older children, so every activity is pitched just right for little scientists. Groups are small, with up to 6 children per teacher, and every session is led by qualified teachers.
Times
- Optional free drop-off from 8.30am
- Camp runs 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Late pick-up until 4.30pm, booked separately
Prices
- £585 for the full week
- £122 per day if you only need some days
- Sibling discount available
Lunch & what to bring
- A packed lunch, or book the hot lunch add-on
- Two snacks and a refillable water bottle
- A warm coat
Venues
- UCS Senior School, Frognal, Hampstead, London NW3 6XH (Weeks 1 & 2)
- More House School, 22-24 Pont Street, London SW1X 0AA (Week 1)
- MPW School London, 65-67 Queen’s Gate, South Kensington, London SW7 5JS (Week 2)
Questions parents ask
Is this camp right for my 5 year old?
Yes. Children aged 5 to 7 have their own group, separate from our 8 to 13 year olds, so every experiment, story and activity is pitched at the right level for younger children.
Do you run these camps for older children too?
Yes. The same two weeks run for 8 to 13 year olds in a separate group, so brothers and sisters can come along in the same week.
Can I book single days?
Yes. You can book individual days at £122 per day, or the full week for £585.
Can my child come to both weeks?
Absolutely. Week 1 (Junior Medical Explorers) and Week 2 (Astrogeology) cover completely different topics, so children who join both get two very different adventures.
Which venue runs which week?
UCS Senior School in Hampstead runs both weeks. More House School on Pont Street runs Week 1, and MPW School London in South Kensington runs Week 2.
What are the camp times?
Camp runs from 9.30am to 3.30pm. There is an optional free drop-off from 8.30am, and late pick-up until 4.30pm can be booked separately.
What does my child need to bring?
A packed lunch (unless you book the hot lunch add-on), two snacks, a refillable water bottle and a warm coat.
Is there a sibling discount?
Yes, a sibling discount is available when you book for more than one child, including an older brother or sister in our 8 to 13 group.