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Term Time FAQ’s

Does my child need to wear anything specific?

Just comfortable clothing and suitable shoes for running.

What is the youngest age my child can do Recruits?

Your child can start from 18 months.

Can my 2 year old come to your Troopers (3-5 yrs) class?

Unfortunately not, we please ask that they stay in Recruits until they are 3 years old.

Do I need to stay with my child during Recruits (18m-3yrs)?

Yes, an adult needs to stay with your child for the duration of the class.

Can we just turn up to a class on the day?

Unfortunately not. We please ask that you book in beforehand so we can staff our class according to the correct numbers.

Can I stay for the whole class if my child is over 3 years?

You are more than welcome to stay to settle your child in. We do then encourage you to leave them in the class. We will always call you if a child becomes overwhelmed.

Do I have to book my child in for the full term?

No! You can either book individual classes or for the whole term.

Will my child have the same instructors each week?

We always try to ensure this is the case but we can’t always guarantee it.

Holiday Camps FAQ’s

Do I need to bring a packed lunch to the 10:00-14:00 camp?

Yes, please bring a NUT AND SEED FREE packed lunch and some water.

Can my child who is not yet 3 years come to the 4 hour camp?

No! We cannot have any child younger than 3 years in this camp.

Can we just turn up on the day?

We please ask that you book in beforehand so we can staff correctly.

Can I drop-off earlier than 10:00am for the 4 hour camp?

We sadly cannot have a child join us for a holiday class earlier than 10:00am as our instructors will be setting up the camp and briefing the other instructors.

Can my child do part of the 4 hour camp?

Your child is more than welcome to attend only part of our 4 hour holiday camp but we will still charge the full amount.

Do I have to sign up for the whole week?

No, you can book individual classes or you can sign up for the week.

My child isn’t yet potty trained and is sometimes in nappies. Can they attend the drop-off camp?

Staff are responsible for supervising the toileting needs of young children. At TARKA we support children who go to the toilet. We do not provide or encourage the use of potties, this eliminates the risk of cross infection and promotes good hygiene standards.

Nappies

We do not provide or change nappies at TARKA. If a child is in a drop-off class with a nappy on, the parent is required to stay on site.

Birthday Party FAQ’s

What age do your parties start from?

We run birthdays for children turning 3yrs and older.

Do you book the venue for us?

Yes, we can certainly arrange and book the venue for you. We can discuss this during the enquiry stage.

Do you provide any catering?

We do not provide catering ourselves but we partner with fantastic suppliers which we can arrange on your behalf.

Do you provide party bags and/or decorations?

We partner with fantastic suppliers and TARKA can arrange this on your behalf.

How soon before the party do the team arrive?

Our Lead and Support instructors will arrive 15 minutes before the party.

Do you provide a bouncy castle?

Absolutely! These are only available with our Classic Party for an additional cost.

How many instructors do you send to the party?

This depends on which birthday package you decide to book. There is more information about this in our brochure.

How long do your parties last?

Our parties last 2 hours. If you are looking for a different duration, let us know and we can create a bespoke party for you.

What is the structure of a TARKA party?

Our parties typically follow the following structure:

  • first hour – main TARKA games
  • 30 minutes – break for ‘teatime’ and cake-cutting
  • last 30 minutes – more TARKA games

Private Classes FAQ’s

What age do you start private classes from?

We run private classes for children 3 years and older.

Can we do a private class in our home?

Yes! We would please ask you to send a picture of the space to see if it is suitable for us to run the class.

Can we organise weekly private classes?

Absolutely. Should you wish to just book a one-off class, this is also possible.

Can there be multiple children in a private class?

Yes! We would just increase the number of instructors we send based on the number of children in the class.

How long is a private class?

Normally they are for one hour. Should you wish for longer, we please ask that you state this when booking the class.

Will my child have the same instructor each week?

We always try and ensure this is the case but we can’t always guarantee it.