Essex Outdoors Harlow: School Holiday Activity Days
Action-packed activity day experiences run at our Harlow Centre during the school holidays.
Action-packed activity day experiences run at our Harlow Centre during the school holidays and are the ideal way for young people aged 8-16 to try exciting new experiences in the outdoors.
Working in groups of around 10 young people, your child will have the opportunity to take part in up to four fun and challenging activities each day, including Archery, Climbing, High Ropes, Stand Up Paddleboards and many more.
Just £20.00 per child for the whole day - half price for February only!
Please note morning drop-off and registration is between 9.00 to 9.30 am.
Afternoon pickup is from 4.30pm to 5.00pm.
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