You’ve been looking forward to it for months and now it’s finally here, your much anticipated family summer holiday. Of course, sun, sea and sand doesn’t necessarily mean it is all going to be the stress-free break you are dreaming of and as parents ourselves, we know that it can sometimes be a challenge to keep children entertained during a summer holiday. Constantly trying to think of things to see and do and games to play that are child-friendly, fun-filled and the kids won’t complain that it’s boring! Relaxing by the pool with a drink in hand can seem like a distant dream...

Well, that’s where we come in. Our fun-filled summer children’s programmes are the answer to your cocktail-sipping prayers. Whilst you recline by the pool with good book, head out to explore the local culture or simply relax and indulge in a bit of well-deserved me-time, your kids will be having a whale of a time in our fantastic children’s programmes. Spanning the entire spectrum of childhood, starting with our pb crèche from 4 months old, right up to our Adventure Academy for active teens. Our fun-filled children’s programmes are in full swing during the summer months in our exclusive Mediterranean resorts on the beautiful islands of Crete and Elba.

Scallywags for 4-7 year olds is one of our most popular summer children’s programmes, carefully designed by our childcare experts for active kids with bundles of energy! Jam-packed with a whole host of activities from tennis lessons to cookery classes and creative arts and crafts, your kids will have a ball in Scallywags. What's more, they will make lots of new friends and lifelong holiday memories along the way. Our experienced childcare professionals and Scallywags team will organise the activities and keep a watchful eye over the children so you can rest assured they are in the safest hands. As well as being childcare professionals our Scallywags assistants are super enthusiastic, very friendly and experts in fun - you certainly won’t need to worry if the kids are bored or not!

A day in the life of Scallywags

The Scallywags begin their day of fun at 10am when they are signed into the programme and left in the care of our Scallywags team. The morning normally consists of two activities, with some activities differing according to your resort. In Crete, the morning activities are often on the tennis court ‘Drills with Djokovic’ followed by some kind of watersports, it could be ‘Scally Splash’ where the kids can learn some new skills as well as having fun with their new friends. After a busy morning of activities the Scallywags break for lunch at 12:30pm, supervised by the Scallywags team, they refuel and recharge ready for a fun afternoon ahead. The second half of the day takes on a similar format to the morning with two activities on the cards. The first is usually arts and crafts themed allowing their tummies to settle before the final watersports activity of the day. One day of the week usually follows a slightly different pattern, with a day trip out to sea, or a tour to check out a local attraction. In Crete, the Scallywags head out on a glass-bottom boat trip. As they cruise along, they can watch the underwater marine life swimming around beneath their feet, spotting lots of brightly coloured fish hiding in the corals below. This is followed by an afternoon building sandcastles and having fun on the beach.

The fun doesn’t stop at the end of the day, we run an optional supervised Scallywags supper on 6 days of the week. The children all get to eat together and play with their new friends. After Scallywags supper on three nights of the week we organise activities, these range from movie nights to a treasure hunt and even a Scallywags disco! All these organised activities give you a little bit more time to enjoy as you please - we recommend a cocktail or two.

Once the kids are too old for Scallywags they move up into TheZone, our exclusive programme for 8-11 year olds. Similar to Scallywags but with slightly different activities designed to appeal to the uber cool, super grown up over 8’s, the structured daily programme is filled with non-stop action. Activities include sailing, swimming, playing tennis, golf and football. The tweens will also be able to have a go on a banana boat and some inflatables, a highlight for all Zoners. Similar to Scallywags we run evening activities on two nights of the week for children in TheZone, these range from pizza nights to trips to the arcade and bowling.

With our Scallywags programme (and all of our other children’s programmes), you won’t have to worry about another hectic summer holiday with the kids running wild and your dreams of rest and relaxation slipping through your fingers. You can relax and savour the summer holiday you dreamed of, whether it’s relaxing by the pool or exploring the local area, you will be safe in the knowledge that your kids are having the time of their lives and making great friends in the capable hands of our Powder Byrne teams. The only trouble is, none of you will want to leave!

Treat your kids to a Scallywags summer, call 020 8246 530 or enquire online to secure your holiday.