📖 Tutoring, Babysitting & Family Resources
❗ Important Disclaimer:
At Holicamp, we do not officially endorse or guarantee any of the services listed below. However, based on our years of trusted relationships with families across London, and the many private requests we’ve received, we are pleased to share this curated selection of useful contacts. Our only goal is to support our parent community in the most practical way, by connecting them with helpful resources we’ve come to know through experience. This list is offered in a spirit of kindness, support and transparency.
We encourage all families to conduct their own due diligence before engaging any service listed here.
👶 Babysitting Referrals
Holicamp has built strong connections with trusted, professional babysitters who are regularly recommended by families in our network. Many have experience working with bilingual children and have been involved in Holicamp-related activities.
➡️ For privacy and security reasons, we do not publish personal contact information.
📩 If you would like a babysitting recommendation, please contact us directly via our form. We will be happy to introduce you to someone reliable, depending on your needs.
📘 Tutoring Referrals
Through our close ties with teachers and educators across London, Holicamp is proud to connect families with qualified, experienced tutors — particularly in:
• French 🇫🇷
• Italian 🇮🇹
• Spanish 🇪🇸
These tutors include professionals working in reputable French and international private schools, as well as independent educators who have built years of trusted experience providing private tutoring to local families. They are all familiar with bilingual education systems and the specific learning needs of children growing up in multilingual environments.
📩 As with babysitting, we do not publish personal profiles. Please contact us directly if you’re looking for a personalised tutor introduction tailored to your child’s needs.
🏥 Health & Wellness Services for Children (North/Central London)
For families based in Camden, Islington, and surrounding areas, here is a list of highly recommended health servicestailored to children’s physical and mental wellbeing:
🏨 General Pediatric & Emergency Care
• Royal Free Hospital – Pediatric Unit (Hampstead)
📍 Pond Street, London NW3 2QG
📞 020 7794 0500
Urgent Care Centre open daily 10am–10pm for non-life-threatening issues.
• University College Hospital (UCLH – Euston)
📍 235 Euston Road, London NW1 2BU
📞 020 3456 7890
24/7 Pediatric Emergency Department and Urgent Treatment Centre.
• Whittington Hospital (Archway)
📍 Magdala Avenue, London N19 5NF
📞 020 7272 3070
Pediatric outpatient clinics and emergency care.
• Great Ormond Street Hospital (Bloomsbury)
📍 Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3JH
📞 020 7405 9200
Specialist children’s hospital (by referral) – also offers extensive online family resources.
🧠 Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing
• Anna Freud Centre (Islington)
📍 4–8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH
📞 020 7794 2313
Charity and clinic for child psychology, family counselling, and wellbeing education.
• Tavistock Centre (Swiss Cottage)
📍 120 Belsize Lane, London NW3 5BA
📞 020 7435 7111
NHS services specialising in CAMHS (Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services).
💡 Tip: For non-emergency medical advice, you can call NHS 111 or visit a local pharmacy.
⚽ Child-Friendly Sports Clubs & Activities
We understand the importance of keeping children active, especially in a bilingual environment. Below are some inclusive, high-quality clubs and classes in North and Central London:
• Talacre Community Sports Centre (Kentish Town)
📍 Dalby Street, London NW5 3AF
📞 020 7974 8765
Gymnastics, trampolining, football & multi-sport courses for children aged 3–17.
• Little Kickers (North London)
📞 020 8958 2808
Fun football classes (18 months–7 years). Multiple venues in Camden, Islington, etc.
• diddi dance (North London)
📞 07923 614476 (Lisa, coordinator)
Preschool dance classes (ages 1.5–5) with musical variety — including French/Spanish songs.
• Camden & Islington Leisure Centres
Public centres like Kentish Town Sports Centre or Archway Leisure Centre offer:
• Swimming Lessons
• Karate & Martial Arts
• Junior Gym & Fitness Clubs
Check individual centres for class timetables and age groups.
🗣️ Many of these activities are open to all language backgrounds. If your child is more comfortable in French or another language, don’t hesitate to let coaches know — many are multilingual or used to bilingual learners.
🌍 Bilingual & Expat-Friendly Family Networks (French & Italian)
The following cultural institutions and expat networks are especially valuable to families raising bilingual children in London:
• Institut Français (South Kensington)
📍 17 Queensberry Place, SW7 2DT
📞 020 7871 3515
French language classes for all ages, kids’ library “La Médiathèque”, bilingual nursery & family events.
• Italian Cultural Institute (Belgravia)
📍 39 Belgrave Square, SW1X 8NX
📞 020 7235 1461
Italian language courses for children, family events, library and cultural programming.
• Londres Accueil (French expat association)
Playgroups, coffee mornings, cultural activities and local integration support (membership required).
• Les Crocodiles – French Saturday School (Hoxton)
📍 St. Monica’s School, 43 Hoxton Street, N1
📞 07979 851 878
FLAM-accredited French language school for bilingual children – from toddlers to teens.
• St. Peter’s Italian Church & Community (Clerkenwell)
📍 136 Clerkenwell Road, EC1R 5DL
📞 020 7837 1528
Italian community hub with youth activities, language lessons & social support.
• Italians of London (Facebook Group)
🌐 facebook.com/italiansoflondon
Lively online community with events, resources and networking for Italian families in London.
🎓 Also worth exploring:
• La Jolie Ronde – After-school French & Spanish clubs across London
• SIAL.school – Bilingual English-Italian primary school in Holland Park
• FLAM programs (French government-accredited Saturday schools)
🤝 Final Note
We hope this resource page serves you and your family well.
Every recommendation here is shared with care and integrity, based on years of experience with families who trust Holicamp. Our mission goes beyond sports — we strive to support your child’s full development through meaningful community, quality education and access to enriching opportunities.
🔗 For personalised recommendations or any support, don’t hesitate to contact the Holicamp team.
Together, let’s continue building a vibrant, supportive space for all our families.
🌟 The Holicamp Team