No, camp is a drop-off programme. Children do best when they can fully join in on their own, and our team is there to guide, support, and encourage them throughout the day.

Not exactly. Each camp day (or week)  has a theme, and science is one of the ways we explore that theme — but it’s never the only focus. Children at this age learn best through variety, so alongside simple experiments, they also enjoy arts and crafts, sensory play, and outdoor activities that connect back to the theme. This balance keeps them curious, engaged, and playful without overwhelming them.

Children aged 4–8 have shorter attention spans and need a mix of activities to stay focused and happy. It’s not age-appropriate to expect them to concentrate on one subject for an entire day. That’s why our programme combines science with creative projects, sensory play, and outdoor time — giving them space to explore, create, and recharge.

We are a holiday camp, not a school. While we learn a lot, our priority is fun, mess, and social play. We want them to relax during their holiday, not feel like they are back in a classroom.

We keep groups small, usually around 10–12 children. This way, each child can be noticed, supported, and involved in activities without feeling lost in a crowd.

Not really. We are not a BSO or daycare service. Our camps are structured activity days with a well-balanced programme designed to engage and enrich children. Some families use us as an alternative to BSO, or simply as a fun and meaningful experience for their child during school holidays.

No. We are not a BSO or daycare, and we are not a full-day workshop either. Our camps are themed activity days that combine science, arts and crafts, sensory play, and outdoor time in a well-balanced programme. The goal is to give children a fun, enriching holiday experience with plenty of variety — not to provide continuous structured lessons or formal childcare. Families looking for a BSO alternative with registration or an intensive workshop-style programme may find that this is not the right fit.

Our programme is designed for children aged 4 to 8, which means the activities are enjoyable across ages but group dynamics play a big role. While experiments, crafts, and play are fun for everyone, older children may need peers their own age to fully enjoy the “in-between” times. We can’t guarantee the exact age mix of the group, but we do our best to ensure everyone feels included and engaged.

For cancellations of Creative Explorers Camp bookings made more than 30 days prior to the camp's start date, a full refund will be issued, minus a €15 administrative fee.
For cancellations made between 14 and 30 days prior to the camp's start date, a 70% refund will be issued, minus the administrative fee.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 14 days of the camp's start date.
If you cancel a camp booking, and we are able to fill your child's spot with another booking, a full refund will be issued, minus the administrative fee of 15 euros, even if the cancellation is within the 14-day window.
If a child misses a day of camp, there will be no refund for that day.
In the exceptional case that Smart Start Kids needs to cancel a camp programme due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be issued.

Our address is Vlierboomstraat 413, 2564JD.