Need a fresh idea to fill half-term days" How about an adventure club, suggests Georgina Blaskey
Sharky & George are the party superheroes for primary-school-aged kids all over London. Their giggle-packed, mischievous approach to special events have birthday children?s faces hurting from grinning ear to ear for two hours, so imagine my children?s exaltation when they learnt that S&G run holiday camps. “OMG”, they squealed, “This is going to be the best holiday camp EVER!”
True to form, they weren?t disappointed. We pitched up in Hyde Park and the actual Sharky and the real-life George were there waiting. Watching their awe-struck faces when they realised they were in the company of the demi-gods themselves, the kids quickly turned their attention to what was on offer. And there?s plenty of it. Divided into different groups of mixed ages, each one rotated between activities, from rocket launching to circus training to survival skills. With Sharky or George on hand to engage meaningfully with each child, no-one was left dwindling on the sidelines. Gentle encouragement soon got even the most reticent  plate-spinner into circus mode, and it wasn?t long before armies of small fry with camo paint streaked across their faces chased each other around the grass.

The half-term camps run for a week and you can sign up for the full five days or just opt for one or two. Starting bright and early at 8.40am, the meeting point – the cafe at Wil...