Kingston It might get messy, but it's also going to be lots of fun Thumbs up it's Thursday is at six venues across Kingston this week. Highlights include messy play day at Memorial Gardens from 1pm to 4.30pm and Lord Geoffrey, balloon modeller, at the Bentall Centre from 10am to 6pm. Visit www.ktcm.co.uk for the full leaflet.

Albany Park Canoe and Sailing Centre in Albany Park Road, Kingston, will hold sailing, canoe and kayak courses throughout the summer holidays. There is also a summer adventure club, and multi-activity weeks and days. Call 020 8547 5812 to book.

Fencing courses with Great Britain coach Peter Barrett on Tuesday evenings at Kingston Arena and Tiffin Girls' School. Call 020 8399 2440.

Playmates Nursery in the King's Centre, Coppard Gardens, Chessington, is offering full day care for two to five-year-olds. Call 020 8391 5522.

New for 2004 is C4Kidz, camps for four to 14-year-olds at a variety of venues around the borough. Four and five day courses are available. Call 07863 252 760 for information.

Fun2bFit runs at Kingsmeadow Athletics Stadium in Jack Goodchild Way on weekdays from 9am to 4.30pm. It costs £10 per day and includes specialist sports coaching and lots of fun sports and games. Call 020 8547 5200 for a booking brochure.

The Kingfisher Centre in Fairfield Road, Kingston, has mini and maxi camper courses for four to seven-year-olds and eight to 12-year-olds. It is also holding Tots Fun Time on Thursdays. There are also swimming courses for every age and ability running throughout the summer. Call 020 8541 4576 to book.

Dickerage Adventure Playground in Dickerage Lane, New Malden, will be open throughout the summer and boasts a new skate park for youngsters to enjoy. There will also be football and basketball tournaments and a coffee in the park event for parents and toddlers on Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons.

Chessington Holiday Club for four to 10-year-olds offers physical activities, arts and crafts, day trips, team games and soft play. It takes place on weekends and there are five places available for children with special needs.

Tiffin Sports Centre in London Road, Kingston, has all day and half-day play including trampoline and judo coaching courses. It also introduces the brand new T Club sports club for 11 to 14-year-olds. Call 020 8541 3972.

Tolworth Recreation Centre has all kinds of activities from trampoline to disco dancing. As always, one of the highlights will be the Fun House Club which runs from Monday to Thursdays every week of the summer holidays. It is suitable for children up to four years old. Call 020 8391 7910.

Elmbridge A professional makeup artist will host Make up for Stage and Screen at King George's Hall in Esher High Street on Monday. The event, which runs from 9am to noon, is suitable for nine to 12-year-olds and costs £12.

Makeup for Makeup Artists for nine to 12-year-olds is run by a professional from the London School of Fashion and takes place at King George's Hall, Esher High Street, from 9am to noon on Tuesday. Costs £12.

Startrack Athletics will get children aged eight to 12 racing towards excellence in track and field events at Stompond Lane Athletics Ground in Walton from Monday to Thursday. Runs from 10am to noon.

Sticks to the ready for hockey at Old Cranleighans Sports Club in Portsmouth Road, Thames Ditton. Runs from 10am to noon from Monday to Friday and costs £30 for all five days. Suitable for eight to 12-year-olds.

At such good value, one might ask if Elmbridge Council can be serious, but they are. Tennis courses will be held at Elmgrove Recreation Ground, Hinchley Wood School or Churchfields Recreation Ground from Tuesday to Friday next week. Tennis courses for different ages, covering all aspects of the game, are available. Costs £28.

Parents had better be sure to take the right children home after a day of fantasy disguises at Ansell Hall in Oakbank Avenue, Walton, on Thursday, August 5. Suitable for seven to nine-year-olds. Runs from 9am to 4pm and costs £25.

Shout! Louder activities for 12 to 18-year-olds. Call 01372 474 634 to book.

Let's paintball! Young Gunz, taking place at Campaign Paintball Park, Old Lane, Cobham, next Wednesday, includes seven or eight high-paced missions and is suitable for over 13s. Runs from 9.15am to 4pm and costs £29.

Startrack Athletics will be hop, skip and jumping at Stompond Lane Athletics Ground in Walton from Monday to Thursday. Activities are designed to be fun while improving fitness and technique and are suitable for 13 to 15-year-olds. Runs from 10am to noon each day.

Join the junior lifesavers and learn about water safety, lifeguard skills, survival swimming and more. Takes place on Thursdays from 5.30pm to 6.30pm at Walton Swimming Pool, Kings Close, Walton. Call 01932 222 984.

Want to look like you have measles so you can have next year off school? Try Makeup for Stage and Screen on Monday, at King George's Hall in Esher High Street. Suitable for 13 to 16-year-olds. Runs from 1pm to 4pm.

Richmond Krazy Kats Theatre presents Three Little Pigs as part of Larks in the Parks. The show, for parents and children under 10, takes place at Kneller Gardens, west Twickenham, on Tuesday.

Frantic Antics' Circus will be rolling up at St Matthias Church and Community Centre in Church Road, Richmond, today (Wednesday). Call 020 8940 2253. On Friday the church hosts The Ugly Duckling and it's the turn of Hoi Sancho. Doors open at 2pm for all shows.

Richmond Housing Partnership is hosting a fun day at Marble Hill Park in Richmond Road, Twickenham, on Sunday. The event runs from noon to 5pm and includes live music, food and wine.

If you have a high constitution for the ghastly and ghoulsome, the family ghost tours at Ham House might be just fright for you. Tours take place Mondays at noon until August 23.

King of the Swingers? Head to Russell Primary School in Petersham Road, Richmond, for a five-day course running two hours each day, culminating in a performance of the classic tale. Runs from 2.30pm to 4.30pm from Monday to Friday. Call 020 7209 3805.

Spin a yarn in fancy dress and have a whole lot more fun at Story Makers, being held at the Croft Centre, Windham Road, Richmond, on Monday. Places for four free sessions (all of which must be attended) run from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Call 020 8831 6175 to book.

Upstage Summer School at Richmond Theatre in The Green by Thomas Kett and Jeffrey Winton will this year rehearse Class Act. It runs from Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and costs £140. Call 020 8939 9260.

Landmarks Arts Centre in St Albans Church, Ferry Road, Teddington, is hosting a poetry workshop on Tuesday and Art Lab and Finger Fun on Wednesday. Call 020 8979 3848.