Themed holiday week: sport, arts or science

Parents and guardians of children who are keen on that activity, often via local schools, clubs and community groups.

Fee per child per day or per week. A specialist theme can support a higher price per child than general childcare, and you can add a showcase or end-of-week event.

• Expertise in your chosen activity
• Engaging with children
• Marketing through local groups and social media
• Planning sessions and timetables

• Safeguarding and DBS checks for everyone working with children
• Public liability insurance, and check that it covers your chosen activity (for example sports or science experiments)
• Check whether your camp needs Ofsted or other registration, as it can depend on children's ages and how many hours a day you run
• Seasonal income: demand is concentrated in school holidays, so plan other work or income for term time
• Coaching or activity qualifications may be expected by parents or insurers, so check what applies

Startup costs are typically around £500 to £3,000, depending on the venue you hire, the equipment your activity needs and how many helpers you bring in. These figures are estimates and will vary with your chosen theme.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £500 to £3,500, depending on how many camp weeks you run and how many children book. Demand is concentrated in school holidays, so plan other income for term time.

Check safeguarding and DBS checks for everyone working with children, and public liability insurance that covers your activity. Also check whether your camp needs Ofsted or other registration, as this can depend on children's ages and daily hours.