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Campsites in France with Kids' Clubs: Childcare and Activities
Camping in France with a kids' club is popular with families: while the children play, make crafts or do sports under supervision, parents have time to themselves. Combined with a pool or beach, the programme adds variety to the holiday and makes for relaxed days for everyone.
This page explains which age groups baby, mini and teen clubs cater for, what is typically offered and what to bear in mind regarding season and language. Below, you will find the campsites in France with childcare and a pool, to compare and choose from.
Baby club, mini club, teen club: age groups
Depending on the site, the offerings cover different age ranges. One family portal gives a span of 3 months to 17 years. Some sites offer a baby club for children from about four months, along with mini clubs and teen clubs.
Typical groupings are mini clubs for roughly ages 4 to 12 or 6 to 12, and teen clubs for older children, for example 13 to 17. A holiday park operator says that most of its sites have a club for 6- to 12-year-olds, in some cases also for older children.
Age limits differ from site to site. So ask in advance about the minimum age, whether parents need to be present and how registration works.
Typical activities in the club
The programmes are designed around exercise, creativity and community. Examples include:
Outdoor and pool games
Workshops and crafts
Treasure hunts and sports tournaments
Shows and mini discos
Nature discovery and regional customs
At larger sites, archery, circus workshops or water sports
According to operators, supervision is provided by trained entertainers in a safe environment. Some sites add an evening programme and shows for the whole family, and a few even offer evening childcare. Scope and price vary widely, as kids' clubs are free in some cases and paid in others. So ask about the terms before booking.
High season and school holidays
Many clubs only run in season. One operator says its clubs run only during the summer holidays, and one portal mentions free clubs during the French school holidays, such as at Easter, in summer and in autumn.
At one holiday park operator, most sites hold at least three two-hour sessions per week. This shows that a club is rarely open all day, and the times vary.
If you travel outside the holidays, you should check whether the club is running at all. In high season the offerings are at their most varied, but the sites are also at their busiest. Planning early is advisable, as popular sites fill up quickly.
Language and entertainment staff
Whether German is spoken depends on the site. A Dutch operator lists four French sites with German-speaking entertainment, while a holiday park operator speaks of multilingual staff without naming the languages.
If your children rely on German, ask in advance which language the programme and supervision are in. Children usually find it easy to join in through games and activity anyway.
Also check whether allergies or special needs of your children are taken into account, and whether the club is included in the price. For babies and toddlers, it matters how the childcare is organised and whether you may stay nearby.
Campsites that match
518 matching campsites in our database, here the 48 best rated (by stars), grouped by location.
From what age are there kids' clubs on French campsites?
Depending on the site, offerings range from baby clubs from about four months, through mini clubs for roughly 4 to 12 years, to teen clubs for teenagers up to 17. The minimum age varies, so ask the site.
What do they do in the kids' club?
Common activities are outdoor and pool games, workshops, treasure hunts, sports tournaments, shows, mini discos and nature discovery. Larger sites sometimes offer archery, circus workshops or water sports.
Are kids' clubs open all year?
Usually not. Many clubs run only in season or during the French school holidays. At some sites there are at least three two-hour sessions per week. Ask about the times in advance.
Is German spoken in the kids' club?
It depends on the site. One operator lists some sites with German-speaking entertainment, another multilingual staff. Ask before booking which language childcare and programme are offered in.
Who looks after the children?
Operators speak of trained entertainers. At some sites, specialist staff for the youngest children are also on hand. Exact qualifications differ from site to site, so it is worth asking the operator directly.
