Pre-schoolers week

Building on the success of previous Toddler weeks, we’re expanding our programme to provide an exciting week for pre-school children to enjoy with their parents and grandparents. Straight after half term, while the weather's not too hot, the prices more accessible and the whole area a little less busy than in high season, this is a great choice for families able to holiday outside of the school holiday period.”

In 2026 we are adding to our programme to include more all-age content and provide a great holiday experience for pre-school families able to holiday outside of the school term. We’re delighted to be working with Martha Shrimpton who hosts ‘The Big Start’ at Spring Harvest Skegness and Minehead. Martha will be hosting a morning all-age session giving all our guests the opportunity to start the day together in worship and loads of fun. This will be held directly before our age-specific programmes for children and adults, with time for you to settle your children, grab a coffee, and enjoy the morning Bible Study.

There will be various activities for families to enjoy together during the afternoons, as well as the pool available to enjoy and the wider Vendee to explore.

As a busy day draws to a close for our younger guests, Martha will be leading a pre-bedtime early evening session with stories, songs and activities designed to end the day together. For those wanting to stay up a bit longer, we’ll be boosting the all-age content in our evening meeting as well, so there will be lots of opportunities for families to start and finish their day together with worship, prayer and loads of fun suitable for varying bed times.

The Pre-school week takes place in parallel with our Count Every In week. Everyone is welcome to join our All-Age start to the day with Martha as well as joining together to worship in the early evenings. There will be a range of activities and entertainments suitable for our all guests.

Please note, parents are required to stay with their children during the all-age sessions that are open to all guests. Children will be signed in and out of age-specific programmes. Parents may be required to stay and supervise your child during these sessions, at the discretion of our team leaders. Parents will need to remain present until team leaders are satisfied that proper supervision can be given. We are not able to care for babies and very young children, but you’re welcome to bring them along to use our toys and games.”

If you'd like to stay for two weeks, you'll find the second week is great value. See the Home Educators page for more details on what to expect from that week.

Olly Goldenberg

Speaker

Olly Goldenburg
Olly Goldenburg

Olly Goldenberg is the director of Children Can, author of many books, convener of Hand in Hand national children’s and family leaders conference and the Come Lord Jesus international prayer relay. He lives in the South of England with his wife and 5 children. They desire to see the next generation walk in revival and generations of the church connected together.

    Luke Bacon

    Worship Leader

    Luke Bacon
    Luke Bacon

    Luke is married to Becci and with their two daughters they live in the Medway Towns, South East England where they serve as part of the team at St John’s Chatham - a church on an exciting journey having reopened its doors after being closed for over two decades. Luke has been leading worship since his teens when he was gifted a guitar by someone at church, since then he has had the privilege of serving at churches, events and festivals across the UK and beyond.

    Luke first visited LPO in 2019 and since then it has become a hugely important place for him and his family, building amazing friendships and significant moments of encounter. He can’t wait to be back!

      Martha Shrimpton

      Host

      Martha Shrimpton
      Martha Shrimpton

      Martha Shrimpton is an actor, presenter and author who has worked within creative arts for many years. She is the director of Nimbus Collective, which encourages individuals, families and churches to connect with God in creative ways. Martha has written many Christian resource and activity books for children, leads workshops and produces resources to inspire creativity and play! Martha is a member of the Spring Harvest Planning Group and recently joined the Head Office team as Creative Coordinator.

        Real holiday

        Set in the beautiful Vendée region, Le Pas Opton gives you so many opportunities to relax and be refreshed:

        • Laze away some time in our Coffee Shop, bar and conservatory
        • Feast on freshly baked croissants, baguettes and pastries
        • Get active by hiring a bike or canoe
        • Find your own place in our spacious park: sit by the river or seek seclusion among the trees
        • Pick a local restaurant for a special lunch or dinner
        • Stroll the charming streets of local fishing villages and historic towns