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Asmodee Extra Time Club Partnership!
We’re thrilled to be partnering with Asmodee, a major name in the UK board game industry, to bring even more fun and engagement to Extra Time Club!
Each morning, children can choose from four exciting activity areas, including the Asmodee Board Game Section, where they can test their skills with Dobble, BrainBox, and Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza. Whether they’re looking for a quick challenge or a relaxed game with friends, there’s something for everyone!
What is Extra Time Club?
We know that families sometimes need a little extra flexibility, which is why we offer Extra Time Club (ETC); supervised, engaging sessions at the start and end of the camp day where children can arrive early or stay later than the standard day. ETC provides a fun and relaxed start or end to the day, giving children time to settle in, make friends, and get involved in activities before the main camp sessions begin.
A Choice of Four Exciting Zones
Every morning, children can choose from four different activity zones, ensuring there’s something for everyone:
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🎲 Asmodee Board Game Zone – Featuring games like Dobble, BrainBox, and Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, this area is perfect for quick-thinking challenges, social play, and friendly competition. It’s also a great way for children to meet new friends and feel comfortable at camp from the moment they arrive.
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🛋 Chill Zone – A quieter space for children who prefer a relaxed start to the day. Whether they want to sit and chat, read, or simply take things slow, this area provides a calm and comfortable environment.
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🏆 Crazy Catch Zone – A chance to develop hand-eye coordination and reflexes with our exciting Crazy Catch rebound nets. This fast-paced activity is great for warming up before the main coaching sessions!
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🎯 Games Zone – Low-intensity group games like Human Connect 4, Indoor Curling and Team Tic Tac Toe provide fun, interactive ways for children to work together and build friendships.
Throughout ETC, our staff are actively involved, making sure every child feels welcome, engaged, and ready for the day ahead.
Whether your child enjoys brain-boosting challenges, team activities, or a more relaxed start, ETC gives them the freedom to choose how they begin their camp experience. All while giving parents and guardians greater flexibility.
Why Board Games?
Board games aren’t just fun, they also offer fantastic benefits for children. Playing games together helps develop:
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Social Skills – Breaking the ice and making new friends is easier over a fun game. Whether it’s a quick round of Dobble or a BrainBox memory challenge, children naturally start talking, laughing, and working together.
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Confidence & Inclusion – With easy-to-learn rules, Asmodee games help all children get involved straight away, even if they’re new to camp.
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Critical Thinking & Memory – BrainBox challenges players to remember key details, while games like Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza require quick reactions and focus.
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Teamwork & Friendly Competition – Children can take on friends or form teams for exciting head-to-head matchups, building cooperation and problem-solving skills.
Our staff are always on hand to explain the rules, join in the fun, and encourage friendly competition.
The Asmodee games will also be available at select times outside of Extra Time Club, such as during lunch breaks, offering even more chances for children to engage their minds and have fun together.
This partnership with Asmodee allows us to bring some of the best-loved board games to camp, creating an engaging Extra Time Club experience that helps children settle in, make friends, and develop key skills, all while having a blast!
Activate Camps are a leading UK provider of active and inspiring childcare across the UK, including fun-filled sports development camps and residential camps. Available nationwide. Childcare vouchers accepted.