Holiday Camps

Across October half term, we are running softball camps for children aged between 5 and 12. Find your nearest venue below.

October Half Term Holiday Cricket Fun Days 2026

For ages 5-12. These sessions will take place indoors using a softball. Equipment can be provided. The cost of these days are £30 per child, per day.

VenueDateTimings
Rednock School, DursleyMonday, 26th October9.45am till 3.45pm
Deer Park School, CirencesterMonday, 26th October9.30am till 3.30pm
Cheltenham Ladies CollegeTuesday, 27th October10am - 4pm
University of Gloucestershire, Oxstalls CampusTuesday, 27th October10am - 4pm
Cheltenham Ladies CollegeWednesday. 28th October10am - 4pm
Dene Magna School, Forest of DeanWednesday. 28th October10am - 4pm
Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol County GroundThursday, 29th October10am - 4pm
Rednock School, DursleyThursday, 29th October9.45am till 3.45pm
Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol County GroundFriday, 30th October10am - 4pm
Deer Park School, CirencesterFriday, 30th October9.30am till 3.30pm

Frequently asked questions

1. Do you have to stay with your children? No, you can leave children under the supervision of GCF Coaches.

2. What do children need to bring? Softball- Appropriately dressed, packed lunch and drink bottle that can be refilled.

3. Can you sign up more than one child? Yes.

4. Can you use Childcare Vouchers? Unfortunately, not, sorry about this.

5. Why isn’t there one closer to me? We have a big patch to cover so apologies if you don’t have a venue closer to where you live.

6. Do I have to book on to multiple dates? No, you can book one or multiple days, it is up to you. 

All coaches will be:

Minimum ECB Level 2 Coaches
Have ECB DBS enhanced clearance
Up to date with Safeguarding Young Cricketers certificate
First Aid trained

Chris Munden / Cricket Operations Manager

Chris Munden / Cricket Operations Manager

Chris is the longest standing member of the team, having joined the GCF in 2008 as a Community Coach. Since then, Chris has developed greatly moving on to become a Development Officer, a National Programmes and Project lead and now the manager of the entire delivery team across educational and national programmes.

His role covers a wide range of areas including overseeing all schools cricket, the incredible National Programmes of All Stars and Dynamos, Chance To Shine Schools and Street programmes along with being the key lead for Adult league Cricket. Chris also manages the Workforce Development Officer, as a highly competent coaching workforce is so integral to the work areas that he leads on. In his time the GCF have won awards that he had led on, including Chance to Shine County of the Year and Street Chance Project of the Year.

As a local Bristolian, Chris is a Bristol City fan, who enjoys all sports. Chris is married, has two beautiful daughters, plays local cricket and enjoys a good hack at golf.