Beach Club 2026 starts on Monday 20th July, and runs through to Friday 24th July, from 10am until 12pm. You’ll find us on the beach at the bottom of Empress Avenue, West Mersea. We’re really looking forward to seeing you all!
Where and when?
Dates: Monday 20th July – Friday 24th July
Times: 10:00am to 12:00pm (midday)
Where: On the beach, at the bottom of Empress Avenue, West Mersea
What will happen?
You do not need to register in advance
Our Beach Club team will lead the various activities, but parents/guardians will be responsible for their children’s safety throughout the morning. We will register children attending Beach Club this year from 9:40am.
At the start of Beach Club
We begin by gathering in the Friend-Ship (the main arena) ready for 10am, where we’ll enjoy songs, games, quizzes, stories and more! All suitable for children of all ages.
After the Friend-Ship: activities, craft and games!
After our big group time, parents/guardians will be able to take their children to each of the different areas. We’ll have leaders and helpers in each area to guide you through the activities and make sure you’re having fun! You’ll move around each activity with a simple rota – and engage in all sorts of fun activities. We’ll rejoin together at the end for a finale in the Friend-Ship again, just before 12.
Is your child 11+?
We’ve got a separate group after the mound time for children over the age of 11, with tailored activities more suited to the older age group. We can give you more information about what’s happening for the 11+ group each day when you arrive.
During the week
Thursday 6pm to 8:30pm: Evening BBQ and games
For the 11+ group, adults and our Beach Club crew
We’re holding our traditional evening of games and a free BBQ for our 11+ group as well as parents/guardians and Beach Club crew. Join us at West Mersea Free Church on Thursday 23rd July at 6pm.
Friday 12pm onwards: the Beach Club Picnic
Everyone is welcome to join our annual Beach Club picnic, immediately after Beach Club on the Friday at the end of the week. We’ll leave our venues up, provide drinks and light refreshments, just remember to bring your picnic!
Special Beach Club Service
Continue the fun on Sunday 26th July! At the end of the Beach Club week we have a special Beach Club service at West Mersea Free Church, celebrating what we’ve been up to throughout the week, and including more fun and games that we didn’t get to include whilst we were on the beach.
We invite you to join us at 10:30am on Sunday 26th July at West Mersea Free Church.