HAPpy Camps

Hertfordshire’s Holiday Activity and Food Programme (known locally as HAPpy) runs during the Spring, Summer and Winter holidays.

HAPpy Camps provide a range of fun experiences, including physical activity, enrichment, a healthy meal and snacks for eligible children.

The next HAPpy programme will take place in Summer 2026.

We are currently planning the summer HAPpy offer. Unique Booking codes and booking instructions will be shared with eligible families from Thursday 18th June.

Specific details of camps and activities will be avaliable when bookings open 12 Noon on Monday 6th July

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School age children from Reception to Year 11 who are in receipt of benefits related free school meals (BR-FSM) are eligible to attend HAPpy Camps. To attend summer HAPpy activities, a child must currently be in Reception to Year 11 (school year 2025-26) and must turn 5 years old before 1 September 2026. Children still in nursery are not eligible.

Please Note : All children (regardless of family income or benefits) receive Universal Infant Free School Meals in KS1 - this does not count. Infant (KS1) pupils must also meet the eligibility criteria and register for benefits related free school meals to be able to access a place on the HAF programme.

To ensure you receive the booking instructions in good time, please ensure that your child has been registered for benefits related free school meals (BR-FSM) on the Hertfordshire County Council website. Cick here to register for FSM.

You can find answers to Frequently Asked Questions here - HAPpy FAQs for parents

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