How We Started

When families in Harlow, Essex needed flexible, reliable childcare during the school holidays, The Hangout Holiday Club was born. Our story begins with a simple after-school club, designed to support local parents and give children a safe place to learn, play, and grow. But like many great ideas, it didn’t stay small for long.

We love seeing children become friends at our clubs.

In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the world changed — and so did the needs of families across Harlow and beyond. Parents were balancing work-from-home schedules, childcare gaps, and a whole new set of challenges. We listened carefully to the community and adapted quickly. What started as after-school care grew into a full-scale Kids Holiday Club, offering full days of activities during school holidays.

Smiles from all the children.

We realised parents needed more than just a place for their children to be supervised. They needed a nurturing environment where kids could thrive, explore, and experience new things. So, The Hangout Holiday Club evolved. We expanded our hours, developed a packed programme of creative workshops and fun activities, and built a team of passionate, highly-trained staff ready to make each day memorable.

We love seeing the children grow and learn.

Learn more about our journey on our About Us page