Keeping older kids active

We are delighted to offer courses where children can learn new skills and gain certified qualification in various activities. These range from SCUBA diving, Kayaking, First Aid and many more. Our current courses can be found below:

Great news - Mojo Active is OFSTED registered which means we accept childcare vouchers for children joining us on our Holiday Club (for your childcare provider unique code please click on the Childcare Voucher Scheme tab above).

MAY HALF TERM: May 22nd to 29th

2-day Kayaking course (11 YRS +)

A fantastic 2-day paddle course with Ollie from With The Flow coaching. The Paddle Awards are for those children getting into a boat for the first time or for those wishing to gain more confidence on the water. The children will be taken over to Cromhall quarry on both days where they will gain certificates in both the Start and Discover awards.

Day 1 -The Paddle Start Award: a fun day on the water with lots of games to provide you with the basic knowledge to enable you to safely get in and out of your boat, make it move and return to your start point. This is your first step into the world of paddling, ensuring you feel safe, confident and ready to progress onto the next level.

Day 2 - The Discover Paddle Award: taking you on the next steps towards becoming an independent paddler, for a fun and safe time on the water. Ollie will develop your independence on the water by giving you the skills and knowledge needed. Developing an understanding of the factors which affect your paddling; developing your decision making and practical skills, giving you confidence on the water.

Drop off and pick up from our Mojo Active site, we take the children to the venue in our Mojo minibus.

Dates: TBC
Price: £240

All kayaking gear is provided so children will just need:

swimwear, wetsuit and towel (Please Note: We do not supply a wet-suit and the quarry can be very cold)
packed lunch & plenty of drinks, water in a named water bottle
a warm change of clothes and footwear

2-day SCUBA DIVING BEGINNERS SEAL TEAM COURSE (9 YEARS +)

We are teaming up again with Hidden Depths Dive school to bring your children a fantastic opportunity to share in the adventure of the underwater world and develop new scuba diving skills in a swimming pool environment. This 2-day Seal Team course is specifically aimed at younger divers taking their first dive course, and includes basic scuba skills as well as some dive theory.

The Seal Team course is also a recognised certification, meaning all successful participants will receive a certification card from PADI, showing they have reached that level. It also opens future dive opportunities and counts towards an Open Water Diver certification and is a springboard to further diving qualifications should they choose to progress into more SCUBA as they grow older.

Drop off is at 9am and pick up is at 4pm from our Mojo Active HQ in Almondsbury (unless booked on the early morning minibus service from the Downs/BGS) and NOT at the pool. We transport the children over to the pool for the SCUBA sessions. There will be some time spent at our on site Holiday Club prior to leaving for the pool, so children should dress for outdoor activities in addition to bringing swimwear.

We will also be running the next level 4-day Open Water course in August, children will need to have completed this beginner course to participate in the Open Water course in the summer.

Please note: This course is subject to a minimum number of participants. If we do not receive enough bookings to run the course, we will contact you in advance to discuss alternative dates or provide a full refund.

Dates: TBC
Price: £310

All SCUBA gear is provided so children will just need:

packed lunch & plenty of drinks
swimwear and towel
£1 for the locker at the pool
money for tuck if required

SCUBA 4-day Open Water Dive course (10 YEARS +)

The course will be run by Hidden Depths Dive school and involves two days in the pool at Thornbury Leisure centre and two days at the open water dive site at Cromhall Quarry. Once certified as a PADI Open Water Diver, the children will be qualified to dive all over the world to a maximum depth of 18m. Starting with some home study before the course to learn dive theory, they will then take part in pool sessions to develop further dive skills, finally, everything comes together with four open water dives to practice skills in a realistic dive setting and build confidence ahead of future adventures as a qualified scuba diver.

To sign up for this course, your child must have completed our 2-day SEAL team course, be 10 years or older, able to swim 200m, tread water for 10 minutes, dedicate 10-12 hours of home study prior to the course to complete the PADI Open Water Diver eLearning (included in the course fee), complete a medical declaration form, which may need signing by a physician if your child has any pre-existing medical conditions. The cost of the course includes return transport to and from the venues from our site in Almondsbury, all course material, tuition, SCUBA equipment (including wet-suits) and certification.

Drop off and pick up for the course is at our Mojo Active HQ, timings the same as a normal Holiday Club day: 9am drop off / 4pm pick up.

Date: 17th - 20th August 2026
Price: £760 (to be confirmed)

Children’s Self Defence Course (Ages 11–16)

Held over four Sunday afternoons, this course offers a fun, supportive environment that keeps kids engaged and motivated. Each one-hour session builds practical self-defence skills, mental discipline, and physical confidence.

What the Course Will Cover:

Self-Defence Techniques with skills to protect themselves in everyday situations
Forms & Drills to improve balance, flexibility, and mindfulness
Footwork & Positioning to learn to move quickly, efficiently, and safely
Focus & Discipline to build patience, perseverance, and emotional control

What they’ll gain:

Confidence in themselves and their abilities.
Self-Control to manage emotions, stay calm under pressure and make thoughtful decisions.

All taught in a fun, supportive, and motivating environment designed to keep children engaged and active.

Dates: Next course TBC

Children’s Self Defence Course (Ages 11–16)

Kayaking 3-day follow on course (11 YRS +)

We are delighted to be offering this 3-day British Kayaking course for children aged 11 yrs + who have previously completed the Start and Discover 2-day course. Taught by Ollie from “With The Flow” coaching.

Ollie will be covering the Explore Award which will give the children full independence on the water and target individual needs to feel as confident as possible. A refinement of skills gives you the ability to efficiently navigate your way around a sheltered water environment. The Explore Award will help with choosing a path in the sport and provide the necessary knowledge to move onto the next step; whether it be coaching, leading, Personal Performance Awards, or just getting out on the water with friends and family. The course will be 2-days at Cromhall Quarry and one day on the river Avon. Drop off and pick up from our Mojo Active site, we take the children to the venue.

Date: Next course TBC

First Aid Course (9 YEARS +)

This is a full day learning basic first aid. The course is delivered by experts Oscar Charlie Medical & Rescue, who have extensive experience and who also train our Mojo staff in this valuable subject. The course will enable the children to have the confidence to deliver first aid if no adults were available. During the session the children will learn to carry out CPR, deal with choking, head injuries, burns, breaks, bleeding, asthma attacks and allergic reactions. The class is practical, lots of fun and involves lots of activities for the children to enjoy.

Date: Next course tbc
Price: £55

Water Safety Workshop (11 yrs +)

This one-day Water Rescue workshop is run by our very own water sports specialist Ollie who is trained in water rescue and has been kayaking since the age of 7 years.

The workshop will be held in a relaxed environment at Cromhall quarry (we provide return transport to the venue). Ollie will share ideas and experiences, teach the children about water safety, and practice different rescue styles and scenarios to deal with the typical emergency and rescue situations they may encounter in a sheltered water environment. A wet suit is highly recommended (Please Note: we do not supply a wet-suit and the lake can be very cold).

Drop off and pick up from our Mojo Active site, we take the children to the venue in our Mojo minibus.

Date: Next course TBC