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A practical checklist for setting up a holiday club

Jo BowdenJanuary 29, 20263 minutes read time

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As a children’s activity provider, holiday clubs are a real opportunity to increase your income outside of term time, while offering more to families and strengthening relationships with parents. Great…

For many activity providers, school holidays bring a familiar pattern. Regular classes pause, attendance dips, and spaces go underused. At the same time, parent demand for holiday clubs is high….

Parents expect fast, clear and mobile-friendly communication from children’s activity providers in 2026. They want simple bookings, reliable payments, timely reminders, progress updates and easy access to club information. When…

Automating your admin tasks doesn’t need to be daunting or expensive. For children’s activity providers, even small tweaks or the right class management software can significantly reduce time spent on…

Running your children’s activity club manually might seem manageable, but behind the scenes, it’s costing you far more than you realise. Lost time, financial errors, safeguarding risks and missed growth…

In the first part of this series, we discussed Europa’s founding vision, team development and operational improvements. Now, we turn to strategies for optimising revenue and beating seasonal dip. Beating…

Europa Gymnastics isn’t just your typical gym. It’s a story of passion, growth, and a whole lot of heart. From a small family-run club in 1992 to a nationally recognised…

What is a swim school risk assessment? A risk assessment is a legal requirement for any swim school owner. It helps identify current and potential hazards within your facility that…

Getting started Running a gymnastics club is about passion, precision, and a surprising amount of paperwork. Whether you’re setting up a new club or looking to streamline how things work…

Running a gymnastics club is incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with heavy admin responsibilities. One of the biggest headaches? Collecting and managing payments. Whether you’re chasing fees, sending reminders,…

As you know all too well, running a gymnastics club means wearing many hats. Without proper time management, administrative tasks can easily eat into your day, leaving little room for…

Another administrative task that daunts owners and administrators running a gymnastics club is managing class schedules and registrations. And that’s especially true as your club grows and grows. Keeping track…

We all know the importance of having the correct information for each member when running a gymnastics club – especially from a safeguarding point of view, yet one of the…

What’s the best way deal with difficult people? Whether you’re handling an upset customer who was charged for a gymnastics session they missed or a sports coach struggling with their…

Do you ever feel that you run your business on your instinct? You’re not alone! A lot of business owners rely on their gut feeling and passion for the industry…

By Sarah Neale, Junior Grassroots Hub Managing finances effectively is a crucial part of running a successful grassroots football club. Without proper budgeting and financial planning, clubs struggle to stay…

If your club is still stuck using paper forms, spreadsheets, and disjointed systems, you’re not alone. These systems might seem cheap at first, but their hidden inefficiencies could be costing…

When it comes to creating truly engaging marketing content, understanding your customers is essential. But how do you get to know them well enough to create messaging that resonates, builds…

In March, we asked parents what matters most when choosing activity providers for their children. While keeping the kids happy and costs manageable ranked high, a massive 87% of parents…

Keeping parents engaged isn’t just about good business – it’s about building a supportive, buzzing dance community that encourages young dancers’ growth. Parents who feel informed and valued are more…

Engaging parents is not just good for business, it’s essential for creating a thriving performing arts community. Our recent survey found that 87% of parents value effective communication from their…

Managing forms and customer data just got easier with the new shared field feature Say goodbye to data clutter and hello to cleaner data collection and management, with one field…

Ready to make your emails stand out and keep members engaged? LoveAdmin’s industry-leading communication tools are packed with features to make your emails and SMS messages more effective. Whether you’re…

So, you’ve invested in a shiny new club management software – great move! LoveAdmin will transform how your customers book classes and pay for memberships, making the whole experience quicker…