University Holiday Playscheme
At the University of Cambridge Holiday Playscheme (UCHP) we encourage child-led free play and run a range of structured activities to support this.
This can include sports-based activities, group games, cooking or crafts. We provide the children with indoor and outdoor spaces, so that they can enjoy their time with us, whatever the weather. In the warmer months, we regularly play games that involve water and in colder months, we take advantage of our large outdoor space by playing active games.
In longer holidays, the children can look forward to taking part in activities that relate to themed weeks. This summer, we had a science week where we made cornflour gloop, experimented with giant bubbles and conducted kitchen science experiments! Children do not have to take part in the scheduled activities, instead they can engage with any of our free play resources. At UCHP, this can include books, construction toys, role-play resources and sports equipment.
Dates and Times
UCHP operates during the school half terms and holidays, except the Christmas holidays and bank holidays, for reception class - 12 years old.
UCHP February Half Term 2026
Location: Trumpington Meadows Primary School, Trumpington, Cambridge, CB2 9AY
Dates: Monday 16th February - Friday 20th February
Opening times: 08:15 - 17:45
UCHP Easter 2026
Location: Trumpington Meadows Primary School, Trumpington, Cambridge, CB2 9AY
Dates: Monday 30th March - Friday 10th April (excluding Bank Holidays)
Opening times: 08:15 - 17:45
We will also be running our Multi-Sports Holiday Club. Please see here for more information.
UCHP May Half Term 2026
Location: Trumpington Meadows Primary School, Trumpington, Cambridge, CB2 9AY
Dates: Tuesday 26th May - Friday 29th May
Opening times: 08:15 - 17:45
UCHP Summer 2026
Location: Trumpington Meadows Primary School, Trumpington, Cambridge, CB2 9AY
Dates: TBC
Opening times: 08:15 - 17:45
We will also be running our Multi-Sports Holiday Club. Please see here for more information.