Clapham Mums

With a sporty summer ahead of us, would you like your kids to get into tennis?

Julian Cousins Sports Camps, the longest running camp on Clapham Common, was started to offer fun, progressing sports activities during the school holidays. The core sports of football and tennis remain but are supported with other sports and qualified coaches and teachers offering quality coaching in a safe environment. Camps will follow the Ofsted guidelines on ratios and all the leaders have current DRS/CRB and NSPCC Safeguarding in sport certifications.

Dates and Time: Week 1: July 20th to July 24th, Week 2: July 27th to July 31st, Week 3: August 3rd to August 7th, Week 4: 10th August to 14th August, Week 5: 17th August to 21st August

Location: Clapham Common (registration by Bowling Green Cafe)

Age: 3 years to 12 years

Price: £38 per day, 10% sibling discount

Contact Details: https://www.juliancousinssports.com/

Bop Stars and Sports Stars are back this summer with six weeks of action-packed adventures, creative activities, exciting excursions and memory-making moments across South West London. Designed for children aged 3–12, their camps combine high-quality childcare with engaging activities that keep children active, creative, confident and smiling all summer long.

Alongside their much-loved camp activities, they’re introducing their biggest programme yet, featuring:
⭐Splash Out Showdown – giant water battles, super soakers and summer challenges
⭐Bounce Battle Live – inflatable fun and energetic team competitions
⭐Laser Quest Missions – exciting team-based laser tag adventures
⭐Let’s Glow Silent Disco – a glow-in-the-dark party experience complete with music, dancing and games

Plus a fantastic programme of off-site adventures including Kayaking in Wimbledon Park, Clip ‘n Climb, and Arthur and the Adventure Theatre Trip at Polka Theatre. No two weeks are ever the same, with themed activities, special events and surprises throughout the summer.

Ages: 3–12 years
📍Allfarthing Primary School, Wandsworth (Bop Stars Camp - 27th July to 21st August)
📍St Michael's CE Primary School, Southfields (Bop Stars and Sports Stars Camp - 20th July to 28th August)
Times: Full Day: 8:30am – 3:30pm. Wrap Around Care: Available until 5:30pm. Half Day Option: 8:30am – 12:30pm (Available for children aged 3–4 years)

Sibling discounts are automatically applied at checkout. Bop Stars is offering Clapham Mums 10% off summer holiday camp bookings using code code MUMSTARS10.

Read more in our feature: https://www.claphammums.com/2026/bop-stars-sports-stars-summer-holiday-camps-2026

Happy Father’s Day! 💕
We had a lovely family lunch followed by a trip to the cinemas.

Looking for a fresh sweet treat?
Meet Raphaelle, a local mum of three based in Battersea 🍪
During maternity leave, she started Raph’s Cookie Club ( ) , a small passion project baking small-batch cookies fresh each week.
Inspired by a love of baking and a desire to bring a little cookie joy to everyday life, her cookies are available for collection and local delivery across Clapham and Battersea.
Perfect for sharing with friends, summer picnics, birthdays, teacher gifts, or simply treating yourself after a long day 🤍

Raphaelle was kind enough to send us a box and my children unanimously loved the brown butter chocolate. Freshly baked and still warm, it’s the perfect after school treat!

Use code CLAPHAMMUMS for a free cookie with every box ordered.

Summer days are coming! ☀️And the summer holidays are around the corner.

Finding holiday camps is a daunting task so we have done the hard work for you! We have collated a list of local camps with everything from sports to performing arts and more.
Link: https://www.claphammums.com/2026/summer-holidays-2026-camp-guide

Features: All Star Tennis, Art-K Clapham, Art-K Wandsworth, Bop Stars, Hartbeeps South West London, Julian Cousins Sports, Kids Eden Camp, Lavender Leonardos Children's Art School, Picassos in the Park, Sparks Film Schools, Stagecoach Performing Arts Putney, The Children's Place Therapies, The Little Gym of Wandsworth and Fulham, The Strings Club, Ultimate Activity Camps, Ultimate Cheer

✨ 6 Long-Haul Luxury Family Holidays under £10k ✨
Looking for a last-minute long-haul holiday with your family? It’s not too late! Frangipani Holidays (Frangipani Holidays - Luxury Family Holidays ) has selected six fantastic long-haul family holidays for a family of four departing 22 August 2026 from London. All offers include flights, accommodation, luggage and ATOL protection.

Mauritius – Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort
Half Board | £9,583.47 (Direct flights with Air Mauritius)
Colonial elegance, a beautiful beach, spacious suites and excellent dining within the stunning Heritage estate.
Maldives – Sun Siyam Olhuveli

Full Board | £9,851.35 (Direct Flights with British Airways)
Stay in a Grand Beach Villa with powder-soft sand, turquoise waters and incredible snorkelling right on your doorstep.
Dominican Republic – Dreams Flora Resort & Spa
All Inclusive | £6,816.26 (indirect flights)
Exceptional value with spacious family accommodation, multiple pools and a beautiful Caribbean beach.

Thailand – Santiburi Koh Samui
Private Garden Pool Villa | Private Transfers Included | £9,890.61 (indirect flights via Bangkok)
A perfect mix of luxury and adventure, with your own private pool villa and plenty to explore beyond the resort.

Antigua – Blue Waters Resort & Spa
All Inclusive | £10,506.47 (Direct Flights with British Airways)
Direct flights, stunning beaches and relaxed Caribbean luxury. Just over £10,000 and well worth considering.

Orlando – Walt Disney World Swan
Car Hire + Disneyworld 14 days park tickets for 3 adults and 1 child Included | £8,150.88 + £331.92 resort fee (Direct Flights with British Airways)
The ultimate family adventure, combining Disney magic with the freedom to explore.

Prices are based on a family of four under 12 and are subject to availability.
📩 Message Claire to receive a personlised quote and to find out which option would suit your family best.

☀️🎉 Wandsworth Preparatory School Summer Fair! 🎉☀️

📅 Saturday 20th June 12pm - 3pm

Enjoy a fun-filled day with:
🎯 Games
🌭 BBQ
🎟️ Tombola
🎨 Face painting
✂️ Crafts
✨ And much more!

🎈 All welcome | Free entry 🎈

Bring your friends and family — they can’t wait to see you there! 💙

The Summer 2026 edition of Education Choices Magazine includes a Special Feature with Dr. Anne Cotton, King’s College School Wimbledon, speaking about the school’s transition to becoming co-educational and the highly sought after Education Choices Awards 2026!

Education Corner Podcast interviews include: Mrs. Susan Brooks, LPS Clapham, discussing the school’s integrated curriculum; Mr. John Moule, Radley College, discussing the importance of their scholarship and bursary scheme; Mrs. Olivia Waller, Roedean School, talking about the school’s sisterhood; Mr. James Priory and Mrs. Ruth Davis, Tonbridge School, highlighting Global Futures; and Education Choices Awards Judges Insights from Dr. Joseph Spence and Dr. Sandie Okoro OBE, discussing quality, diversity, inclusion and belonging and the importance of widening access to opportunities.
Take a look at the features on the benefits of co-education, applying to university, neurodiversity and book recommendations about the environment.

Read now: https://issuu.com/educationchoicesmagazine/docs/education_choices_summer_2026

Join Maxine and Jessica for a two hour session where they will break down the anatomy and mechanics of your Pelvic Floor.
The type of issues that are associated with it and the solutions that can be put in place.

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction can come in many shapes:
Pain with S*x, Lower Back Pain & Incontinence.

This workshop will be led by:
- Maxine, yoga, barre and Pelvic Floor movement coach
- Jessica, PT, Pain Science Coach and Pelvic Floor movement coach.

Ask questions in a safe space, leave feeling educated.

Optional picnic in Kennington Park afterwards with refreshments.

£30

Fison Fitness Oval, 33 Palfrey Place, Oval, SW8 1PE

https://www.barremax.com/community-events

🥂 Sip & Stretch with Mel 🧘‍♀️

Every Thursday | 7:00 PM | Clapham Common
£13 per class

A relaxed evening of gentle yoga, good conversation, and meeting new people. Come for the yoga, the social vibe, or simply to unwind in the park.

Meeting point: Clapham Common, near the large tree on the right-hand side, with the pond on your left. Exact location is posted on Instagram: . You’ll see Mel’s pink mat!

✨ What to expect:
• Very gentle, beginner-friendly yoga
• Meet new people and make friends
• BYO drink (completely optional)
• Beautiful outdoor setting
• 18+

No yoga experience needed. In fact, you don’t even have to join the yoga, bring a blanket, enjoy a drink, chat with the group, and soak up the atmosphere.

Cash or card accepted on the day.
Come as you are. Stretch, sip, laugh, and connect.