Additional childcare
The University of Oxford has links with a number of organisations across the city, from babysitting services to school holiday and sports camps.
Oxford Sitters
Oxford Sitters offers babysitting services to a number of local families. For further information, please see here. *Please note that this service is temporarily unavailable and will resume later in the year.*
Holiday playschemes
The University works in partnership with a number of playscheme providers to support families during the school holiday periods. Please see below for further information:
Create Holiday Club (Oxford Montessori Schools) – Forest Farm, Islip
Create has been running for a number of years. Camp takes place at Forest Farm, a beautiful rural location where children can pick apples in the coppice and build bug hotels. Children aged 3-12 cook, paint, walk, take part in drama workshops, learn bushcraft skills and help to care for animals. £48.54 daily, with 5% discount for University of Oxford parents. 8:30am-4:30pm weekdays.
Ultimate Activity Camps
Ultimate Activity Camps are held at Headington School, Chandlings Prep School, Hill End Outdoor Centre and St. Hugh's School Faringdon. They offer a wide range of exciting activities and the chance for children aged 4-14 to learn new skills and make new friends. Activities include archery, zorbing, art, tennis, fencing, inflatables and swimming, and some venues offer bushcraft day camps. All staff are DBS checked. Ultimate Activity Camps accept childcare vouchers. Oxford University staff receive 15% off standard prices.
KIDACTIVE Holiday Club
KIDACTIVE Holiday Club at St Andrews Primary School, Headington. 0815-1800. Open to school years reception to 6. Activities include arts and crafts, board games, toys, sports, bouncy castle, cooking, climbing fames and nature areas. University of Oxford parents pay from £40.75/day. Pay via BACS, Childcare Voucher and TFC.
Grow Learn Play Project CIC, Banbury
At the Grow Learn Play Project, children from reception to year six are able to take part in a range of exciting activities during school holidays. University of Oxford parents enjoy a 10% discount. Daily rates are £30 for 9am-4pm, or £36.50 for 8am-4pm.
Holiday Clubs of Oxfordshire
Exciting activities for children aged 4-12 at a range of locations, including Oxford University's Iffley Road sports centre. 9-3pm, £39 daily or extended hours of 8:30-5:30, £49 daily. EXTENDED DAY RATE AVAILABLE FOR JUST £39 TO UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD PARENTS. All sports leaders are DBS checked and a qualified first aider will always be present on-site.