We are launching a NEW After School Club in Maltby from January 2025 and are Hiring Now!

Our Mission

To enable every young person to discover, the fun and adventure of the outdoors whilst promoting a healthier and more active lifestyle!

Our Projects

We deliver activities to adults as well as children all year round. We have created an active, engaging and fun environment designed to engage people in a wide variety of activities in Rosehill Park Rawmarsh and The Early Excellence Centre in Wickersley

We are Ofsted registered – offering a wide range of After School Club Activities and School Holiday Camps. At Wickersley we can accept children from 3 Years old. At Rawmarsh Children left in our care must be aged Year One in School upwards.

After School Club

After School Club
outdoor fun and adventure to include a healthy snack, collection from school. 6:00pm finish.
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breakfast club

Breakfast Clubs

Breakfast Clubs
at Flanderwell Primary and
St Albans 7:30am – 9:00am

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Holiday Clubs

Join us in the holidays,
for an action packed
outdoor adventure!
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Adult Workshops

Bringing our community
together providing a wide range
of unique activities.

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Schools

Open up your classroom,
engage children in the outdoors! Forest school activities and links to curriculum. Safe environment surrounded by nature. Indoor facilities available.

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Physical Activities

We believe that it is important for young people to engage with fun, active physical outdoor activities. Our project aims to encourage teamwork, develop social skills, improve self confidence and physical health.

After School Club Rawmarsh
After School Club Rawmarsh
After School Club Rawmarsh
After School Club Rawmarsh
After School Club Rawmarsh
After School Club Rawmarsh

Young Explorers

Our projects focus on developing a natural desire to explore the outdoors, restoring the curiosity and engagement of young people connecting with nature.

After School Club Rawmarsh
After School Club Rawmarsh
After School Club Rawmarsh

Creative Expression

Our arts and craft programmes enable young people to express their emotions through art, helping to reduce social isolation and develop new skills by introducing them to unique and fun creative mediums in the outdoors.

Healthier Choices

Our commitment to supporting healthy lifestyles, involves our community in activities which explore lifestyle changes to improve their physical and mental wellbeing.

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Healthy Lifestyles
Healthy Lifestyles
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Testimonials

Our mission is to improve the mental and physical health of young people in the Rotherham area. If you have attended or have been part of our projects in Rosehill Park, we would love to hear how our work has made a difference to you or your family.

School


Wow what a fantastic day that has been had by all visiting Pops with our school today, organisation was on point and the activities were engaging and fun. The children enjoyed fire making, den building, archery and making their own little keepsake thank you to Pops and Kai for there patience, time and most of all making us all laugh.
We hope to visit again in the future with our school.
Pops Outdoor Adventure Centre
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2024-06-19T16:27:58+01:00
Wow what a fantastic day that has been had by all visiting Pops with our school today, organisation was on point and the activities were engaging and fun. The children enjoyed fire making, den building, archery and making their own little keepsake thank you to Pops and Kai for there patience, time and most of all making us all laugh. We hope to visit again in the future with our school.

Parent Testimonial

" Pop's makes life much easier being able to sort affordable, well organised childcare. My girls are well looked after and always enjoy their time here 🙂 "


Parent
15th August 2018

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2018-08-15T13:20:28+01:00

Parent
15th August 2018

" Pop's makes life much easier being able to sort affordable, well organised childcare. My girls are well looked after and always enjoy their time here 🙂 "

Parent Testimonial

" Pop's is Fantastic! It allows me to work during holiday times, without having to worry about childcare. My son absolutely loves all of the activities and will happily join in and make new friends. Keep up the excellent work! "


Parent
15th August 2018

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2018-08-15T13:16:12+01:00

Parent
15th August 2018

" Pop's is Fantastic! It allows me to work during holiday times, without having to worry about childcare. My son absolutely loves all of the activities and will happily join in and make new friends. Keep up the excellent work! "

Parent Testimonial

" I cannot stress enough the amazing difference it has made to my kids. Pop's gives them so much confidence it learns them life skills - all whilst outdoors having fun! Thank you Pop's! Your Amazing!!! "


Parent
15th August 2018

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2018-08-15T13:13:52+01:00

Parent
15th August 2018

" I cannot stress enough the amazing difference it has made to my kids. Pop's gives them so much confidence it learns them life skills - all whilst outdoors having fun! Thank you Pop's! Your Amazing!!! "

Parent Testimonial

" Great centre to keep the kids occupied through the holidays. Brill friendly staff and very competitively priced. Thank a lot my boys can't wait to come back. TN "


Parent
15th August 2018

Pops Outdoor Adventure Centre
2018-08-15T13:18:21+01:00

Parent
15th August 2018

" Great centre to keep the kids occupied through the holidays. Brill friendly staff and very competitively priced. Thank a lot my boys can't wait to come back. TN "

Parent Testimonial

" Charlie has enjoyed his days here so much that he has changed all his other plans so that he can return. Absolutely loves it! "


Parent
15th August 2018

Pops Outdoor Adventure Centre
2018-08-15T13:11:23+01:00

Parent
15th August 2018

" Charlie has enjoyed his days here so much that he has changed all his other plans so that he can return. Absolutely loves it! "

Carer Testimonial

" Pops Summer Camp has made a huge difference this past few weeks of creating fantastic activities and social skills "


Carer
15th August 2018

Pops Outdoor Adventure Centre
2018-08-15T13:09:28+01:00

Carer
15th August 2018

" Pops Summer Camp has made a huge difference this past few weeks of creating fantastic activities and social skills "

Parent Testimonial

" Pops Summer Camp has made it so easy for parents to work without being bored at a childminders, They have had so much fun so far and will definitely be coming back. Thank you "


Parent
15th August 2018

Pops Outdoor Adventure Centre
2018-08-15T11:53:13+01:00

Parent
15th August 2018

" Pops Summer Camp has made it so easy for parents to work without being bored at a childminders, They have had so much fun so far and will definitely be coming back. Thank you "

Parent Testimonial

" My daughter absolutely loves this place. Thanks for making her feel welcome xxx "


Parent
15th August 2018

Pops Outdoor Adventure Centre
2018-08-15T11:50:29+01:00

Parent
15th August 2018

" My daughter absolutely loves this place. Thanks for making her feel welcome xxx "

Parent Testimonial

" It has helped great with my daughters confidence and the hours are great too! "


Parent
15th August 2018

Pops Outdoor Adventure Centre
2018-08-15T11:46:08+01:00

Parent
15th August 2018

" It has helped great with my daughters confidence and the hours are great too! "

Parent Testimonial

" What can I say, my child thinks your Summer Camp is wonderful, they love all the activities that you do and all the friends they have made, the staff are all fab at their job and all work hard. Well done everyone and thank you again. "


Parent
2nd Aug 2016

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2016-08-02T19:52:17+01:00

Parent
2nd Aug 2016

" What can I say, my child thinks your Summer Camp is wonderful, they love all the activities that you do and all the friends they have made, the staff are all fab at their job and all work hard. Well done everyone and thank you again. "

Parent Testimonial

" Pops Summer Camp is excellent. Three of our children attend, the eldest has been going for four years. They all enjoy all the activities, the staff know the girls and their preferences and accommodate any special requests. Each time the girls attend I see their confidence building, and they no longer appear shy or timid. It's a safe and caring environment. "


Parent
30th July 2016

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2016-07-31T15:02:55+01:00

Parent
30th July 2016

" Pops Summer Camp is excellent. Three of our children attend, the eldest has been going for four years. They all enjoy all the activities, the staff know the girls and their preferences and accommodate any special requests. Each time the girls attend I see their confidence building, and they no longer appear shy or timid. It's a safe and caring environment. "

Parent Testimonial

" Fantastic summer camp!! My daughter attended for 3 weeks and thoroughly enjoyed herself!! She loves it that much she wants to attend every year!! Thank you Pops!! "


Parent
15th August 2016

Pops Outdoor Adventure Centre
2016-08-15T15:25:50+01:00

Parent
15th August 2016

" Fantastic summer camp!! My daughter attended for 3 weeks and thoroughly enjoyed herself!! She loves it that much she wants to attend every year!! Thank you Pops!! "

Parent Testimonial

" What a wonderful experience for my daughters aged 8 & 6, they both loved the outdoor activities and said the staff were wonderful. I added extra days to my original booking as they loved it that much. Will definitely be booking for next year. Thank you Pop's summer camp for making the long summer holidays so much fun!!! "


Parent
18th August 2016

Pops Outdoor Adventure Centre
2016-08-18T11:50:34+01:00

Parent
18th August 2016

" What a wonderful experience for my daughters aged 8 & 6, they both loved the outdoor activities and said the staff were wonderful. I added extra days to my original booking as they loved it that much. Will definitely be booking for next year. Thank you Pop's summer camp for making the long summer holidays so much fun!!! "

Child Testimonial

" I am 6. I have just been to your summer camp for the last week. I had a fantastic awesome brilliant time. I can't wait to see you all again! "


Child
12th August 2016

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2016-08-12T22:15:06+01:00

Child
12th August 2016

" I am 6. I have just been to your summer camp for the last week. I had a fantastic awesome brilliant time. I can't wait to see you all again! "

Parent Testimonial

" A wonderful option of entertainment for a long school holiday has given my child confidence in making new friends. An opportunity to do various pastimes he could not do otherwise. Thanks a lot! "


Parent
26th July 2016

Pops Outdoor Adventure Centre
2016-07-24T09:54:07+01:00

Parent
26th July 2016

A wonderful option of entertainment for a long school holiday.

Parent Testimonial

" Our children have loved their time at Pops. They have enjoyed making things and meeting new friends. It has helped with their confidence. "


Parent
13th August 2016

Pops Outdoor Adventure Centre
2016-08-13T12:56:58+01:00

Parent
13th August 2016

" Our children have loved their time at Pops. They have enjoyed making things and meeting new friends. It has helped with their confidence. "

Parent Testimonial

" Fantastic place for kids to have fun and learn new things. My son has been for a full week and loved every second. Will definitely be booking for next year. "


Parent
11th August 2016

Pops Outdoor Adventure Centre
2016-08-12T22:17:57+01:00

Parent
11th August 2016

" Fantastic place for kids to have fun and learn new things. My son has been for a full week and loved every second. Will definitely be booking for next year. "

Parent Testimonial

" My daughter has been attending this week, she was a bit unsure about coming but is having a great time and excited to keep coming back. Definitely keeping her busy, doing lots of fun activities. Thanks Pops Summer Camp! "


Parent
12th August 2016

Pops Outdoor Adventure Centre
2016-08-12T22:20:26+01:00

Parent
12th August 2016

" My daughter has been attending this week, she was a bit unsure about coming but is having a great time and excited to keep coming back. Definitely keeping her busy, doing lots of fun activities. Thanks Pops Summer Camp! "

Parent Testimonial

" My son has loved every minute of summer camp! Learnt lots of new things and made lots of new friends. I felt completely at ease leaving him there an he couldn't wait to get there too! Would highly recommend! "


Parent
12th August 2016

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2016-08-12T22:19:16+01:00

Parent
12th August 2016

" My son has loved every minute of summer camp! Learnt lots of new things and made lots of new friends. I felt completely at ease leaving him there an he couldn't wait to get there too! Would highly recommend! "

Parent Testimonial

" My Daughter has thoroughly enjoyed her time during the school holidays at pop's summer camp as always, all the staff do a fantastic job and are so welcoming, She already can't wait for the next time thanks so much x "


Parent
12th August 2016

Pops Outdoor Adventure Centre
2016-08-12T22:16:30+01:00

Parent
12th August 2016

" My Daughter has thoroughly enjoyed her time during the school holidays at pop's summer camp as always, all the staff do a fantastic job and are so welcoming, She already can't wait for the next time thanks so much x "

parent testimonial

" My son has been attending your camp this last week and has throughly enjoyed it. So much so that both children are likely to attend again next year! Keep up the good work.
Thank you. "


Parent
29th July 2016

Pops Outdoor Adventure Centre
2016-07-29T17:38:26+01:00

Parent
29th July 2016

" My son has been attending your camp this last week and has throughly enjoyed it. So much so that both children are likely to attend again next year! Keep up the good work. Thank you. "

Carer Testimonial

" The two children that we foster really love Pops Summer Camp, they enjoy the activities and games on offer and we can relax knowing that they are safe and well cared for by caring and experienced people. Thank You "


Carer
27th July 2016

Pops Outdoor Adventure Centre
2016-07-28T20:35:07+01:00

Carer
27th July 2016

" The two children that we foster really love Pops Summer Camp, they enjoy the activities and games on offer and we can relax knowing that they are safe and well cared for by caring and experienced people. Thank You "

Parent Testimonial

" Great club, my 2 children with special needs attending and staff cater for child's needs, fun activities and great encouragement for team playing, I would definitely recommend this camp to other parents. "


Parent

8th August 2016

Pops Outdoor Adventure Centre
2016-08-04T16:41:13+01:00

Parent

8th August 2016

" Great club, my 2 children with special needs attending and staff cater for child's needs, fun activities and great encouragement for team playing, I would definitely recommend this camp to other parents. "

Parent Testimonial

" I love pop's summer camp. A great alternative to the usual type of out of school clubs. Lots of fresh air and exercise, it helps give children more confidence, helps with group/social situations and encourages them to make new friends. The price is amazing too. I'm a very happy mom 🙂 "


Parent
3rd Aug 2016

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2016-08-03T19:36:27+01:00

Parent
3rd Aug 2016

" I love pop's summer camp. A great alternative to the usual type of out of school clubs. Lots of fresh air and exercise, it helps give children more confidence, helps with group/social situations and encourages them to make new friends. The price is amazing too. I'm a very happy mom 🙂 "

Parent Testimonial

" Pops Summer Camp are fantastic, the staff are amazing! Love to see all the kids doing outdoor stuff, crafts etc rather than sitting with iPads or on Xbox etc. My sons haven't been for a couple of years as we have been on holiday so was really pleased when I saw the dates this year! Thank you Pops!!! "


Parent
30th July 2016

Pops Outdoor Adventure Centre
2016-07-29T21:31:56+01:00

Parent
30th July 2016

" Pops Summer Camp are fantastic, the staff are amazing! Love to see all the kids doing outdoor stuff, crafts etc rather than sitting with iPads or on Xbox etc. My sons haven't been for a couple of years as we have been on holiday so was really pleased when I saw the dates this year! Thank you Pops!!! "

Parent Testimonial

" My 2 children have attended this year, 1 has special needs, they have both enjoyed it especially my son who I was a bit apprehensive about going, I believe keeping children in a social environment over the holidays is very important, the staff are very good at meeting the childrens needs and encouraging all children take part in all activities. "


Parent

8th August 2016

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2016-08-04T17:57:03+01:00

Parent

8th August 2016

" My 2 children have attended this year, 1 has special needs, they have both enjoyed it especially my son who I was a bit apprehensive about going, I believe keeping children in a social environment over the holidays is very important, the staff are very good at meeting the childrens needs and encouraging all children take part in all activities. "

Volunteer testimonial

" Pops summer camp is a great place for kids of all ages, by allowing me and some of my friends to complete a number of hours in aid to complete our health and social course, it has allowed me to have an insight into the world of work involving children. All of the staff are so helpful and easy to get along with and make each day enjoyable. Thank you to both Adrian and Natalie for allowing me to complete several hours that I needed at the camp!! "


Volunteer
29th July 2016

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2016-07-29T21:30:28+01:00

Volunteer
29th July 2016

" Pops summer camp is a great place for kids of all ages, by allowing me and some of my friends to complete a number of hours in aid to complete our health and social course, it has allowed me to have an insight into the world of work involving children. All of the staff are so helpful and easy to get along with and make each day enjoyable. Thank you to both Adrian and Natalie for allowing me to complete several hours that I needed at the camp!! "

parent testimonial

" As a parent it is great to know our child can go somewhere local to play and meet new friends in a safe place. It breaks the holidays up for them and eases the pressure on child care as working parents relying on grandparents. It is a great way to build a child's knowledge, independence and confidence up. "


Parent
1st Aug 2016

Pops Outdoor Adventure Centre
2016-08-01T19:33:01+01:00

Parent
1st Aug 2016

" As a parent it is great to know our child can go somewhere local to play and meet new friends in a safe place. It breaks the holidays up for them and eases the pressure on child care as working parents relying on grandparents. It is a great way to build a child's knowledge, independence and confidence up. "

Parent Testimonial

" A wonderful option of entertainment for a long school holiday. Has given my son the confidence in making new friends, an opportunity to do various pastimes he could not do otherwise. Thanks a lot. "


Parent
27th July 2016

Pops Outdoor Adventure Centre
2016-07-28T20:41:29+01:00

Parent
27th July 2016

" A wonderful option of entertainment for a long school holiday. Has given my son the confidence in making new friends, an opportunity to do various pastimes he could not do otherwise. Thanks a lot. "

Volunteer testimonial

" I first approached Pops Summer Camp in order to complete a set number of hours for my Health and Social Care course. Before Volunteering I was really nervous and lacked confidence, however this opportunity has helped me to gain confidence through working with children from different ages and abilities which I have profoundly enjoyed. This further lead to me wanting to volunteer as an option throughout the holidays. Every member of staff is really friendly and made me feel really welcome.Without this fantastic experience I wouldn't be where I am today! Thank you. "


Volunteer
29th July 2016

Pops Outdoor Adventure Centre
2016-07-29T21:28:25+01:00

Volunteer
29th July 2016

" I first approached Pops Summer Camp in order to complete a set number of hours for my Health and Social Care course. Before Volunteering I was really nervous and lacked confidence, however this opportunity has helped me to gain confidence through working with children from different ages and abilities which I have profoundly enjoyed. This further lead to me wanting to volunteer as an option throughout the holidays. Every member of staff is really friendly and made me feel really welcome.Without this fantastic experience I wouldn't be where I am today! Thank you. "

parent testimonial

" Made a fantastic difference. My daughter loves coming, improved her confidence, mixing with her friends. Fantastic value for money, where else can you entertain children for £6 a day. Fantastic staff. "


Parent
29th July 2016

Pops Outdoor Adventure Centre
2016-07-29T17:46:41+01:00

Parent
29th July 2016

" Made a fantastic difference. My daughter loves coming, improved her confidence, mixing with her friends. Fantastic value for money, where else can you entertain children for £6 a day. Fantastic staff. "
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Healthy Body – Healthy Mind – Happy Children

 

 

 

 

The journey so far…

Pops Outdoor Adventure Centre has undergone a significant transformation over the last year thanks to the Big Lottery Reaching Communities Fund. This vital funding has enabled us to create a unique environment for children and local community to connect with the outdoors with a wide variety of activities suitable for all abilities and needs. This short film gives you a snapshot of the journey so far.

Contact Us

Pops Outdoor Adventure Centre – Rawmarsh
The Bowling Green Pavilion, Rosehill Park, Rawmarsh, Rotherham. S62 7FL
Rawmarsh: 01709 527023


info@popsoutdooradventure.co.uk

Pops Outdoor Adventure Centre – Wickersley
Flanderwell Early Excellence Centre, Greenfield Court, Rotherham, S66 2JF
Wickersley: 01709 709408


bookings@popsoutdooradventure.co.uk