School Holiday Camps

Keep your child moving, learning and laughing these school holidays, with days full of new skills, fun games and new friends.

Who We Are

At YCP Martial Arts, we specialise in helping kids build confidence, focus, and resilience—in a fun, welcoming, and family-friendly environment.

We’re a full-time martial arts academy based in Mount Barker, offering over 80 specialised classes per week for students from age 3 through to adults. Our school holiday program is a chance for kids to step into the world of martial arts through high-energy classes taught by experienced, encouraging instructors who know how to bring out the best in every child.

Our sessions are thoughtfully grouped by age to ensure each child is challenged appropriately while having an awesome time. Whether they’re climbing through ninja obstacle courses, working on teamwork games, or learning self-defence skills, they’re also developing confidence, discipline, respect, and focus—skills they’ll carry with them into school and life.

Above all, we’re passionate about helping every child feel strong, supported, and proud of what they can achieve.

At YCP, we don’t just teach martial arts—we help kids become the best version of themselves.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: Does my child need to be an existing student to attend?

Not at all. The camp is open to every child aged 6 to 11, whether they're brand new to martial arts or already part of the YCP family. No experience needed, and no uniform required.

Question 2: What does my child need to bring?

It's a full day, so pack plenty to eat and two bottles of water. Kids get hungry and thirsty here. Comfortable clothes they can move in, and that's it. If they have a martial arts uniform they're welcome to wear it, but it's not required.

Question 3: Do parents need to stay?

No. The camp runs 9:00am to 3:00pm as a drop off program. [Your drop off and pick up window goes here.] You're welcome to come in with your child on the first morning to get them settled.

Question 4: Who runs the classes?

Our qualified, experienced and child friendly instructor team, with the same focus on safety, encouragement and fun we bring to every class.

Question 5: What will my child actually do?

Each day has its own line up. Weapons like bo staff, swords and ninja stars, board breaking and flying kick challenges, NERF Wars and light sabers, trampolines, tumble track and acro, plus dodgeball and games all day. Every activity is taught from scratch, so beginners are never behind.

Question 6: Is the weapons and NERF stuff safe?

Yes. All weapons work uses training equipment, and safety rules are taught before anyone picks anything up. NERF activities use foam darts.

Question 7: What if my child doesn't know anyone?

That's most of them on day one. The first activities are built around getting kids working together, and they usually sort themselves out inside half an hour.