Autumn holidays
Halloween & health
An autumn edition with Halloween and health themes. Detective missions give children space to explore courage, feelings and looking after themselves.
Holiday camps · Noord-Holland
Heart Detective holiday camps · ages 5–12Become a Heart Detective
A fresh case every school holiday. Your child moves, breathes, creates and discovers how to handle big feelings — like a real detective.
2
camp formats
12
max detectives
5-12
years
NL/EN
bilingual
Trusted by schools & parents across Noord-Holland
the same heart, a new adventure each time
One Heart Detective camp. A fresh theme for every holiday.
The heart of the camp stays the same: recognising feelings, practising calm and building confidence through yoga, breathing and creativity. The stories, detective missions and creative activities change with each holiday, giving returning detectives something new to discover.
Christmas holidays · December
Christmas & connection
Christmas brings a warm, festive feel to the stories and creative activities. Together we explore caring for others, gratitude and the joy of giving.
February & May holidays
Spring & new discoveries
Spring themes bring growth, curiosity and new beginnings to the missions. Children explore their feelings through fresh stories, movement and creativity.
Each theme gives the camp its own character. Ask about the next edition, location and registration.
Get camp datesInside our summer edition — stories and missions vary by holiday
three real Dutch heroesThree days. Three real heroes.
Each day your detective steps into the true story of a real Dutch hero — an astronaut, a painter and a discoverer. Every one of them found something great inside themselves, and your child carries that strength home.
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Day 1 · Space
André Kuipers
The Astronaut
The Dutch astronaut who floated high in space — until he found his courage again.
"I am brave."
2
Day 2 · The Art Gallery
Vincent van Gogh
The Painter
The painter who saw colour everywhere and dared to imagine — there's no 'wrong'.
"I am creative."
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Day 3 · Hidden Worlds
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
The Discoverer
The man with the magic lens from Delft, who found tiny hidden worlds — and the rarest treasure: you.
"I am special."
the secret every hero learned
Our three friends — General Grumpy, Captain Calm and Hip Hip Hooray — live in every heart.
Grumpy visits→I breathe→Calm floats in→Hip Hip Hooray!
previous edition · summer 2026
Two formats we have offered
Below are the formats, locations and prices from our summer 2026 edition as an example. New dates, locations, themes and prices are announced for each school holiday.
Previous edition · 3 days
The Full Mission
Three days. Three different missions — one per day: Brave, Creative and Special.
Hoofddorp
6–8 July 2026
12:30 – 16:00
Jeugdland Hoofddorp
Haarlem
13–15 July 2026
10:00 – 13:00
Wijkcentrum De Ringvaart
Floris van Adrichemlaan 98
Amsterdam
3–5 Aug 2026
10:00 – 13:00
Groot Melkhuis
Vondelpark 2
Amstelveen
10–12 Aug 2026
10:00 – 13:00
Community Center Pluspunt
Smeenklaan 1
Each location runs once · max 12 children · bilingual NL/EN
1 day
€38
2 days
€73
3 days
€105
best value
Previous edition · 1 day
One-Day Pop-Up
By popular demand! 🎉 One day, one mission — a complete Heart Detective afternoon in three new locations.
Heemstede
23 July 2026
12:30 – 16:00
Speeltuin Groenendaal
Nieuw-Vennep
28 July 2026
12:30 – 16:00
Jeugdland Nieuw-Vennep
Hoofddorp
30 July 2026
12:30 – 16:00
Jeugdland Hoofddorp
12:30 – 16:00 · ages 5–12 · English + Nederlands · fills up fast! 💛
1 child
€38
2 children
€72
save €4
three superpowers
Three skills for life.
In three mornings your child uncovers three superpowers they carry for life — at home, at school, and with friends.
Day 1 · bounces back
Resilience
Like the ball: falling is part of it — and you always rise again. I can do hard things.
Day 2 · every colour
Creativity
Ideas change shape and colour — there's no 'wrong'. Dare to imagine and make.
Day 3 · full heart
Gratitude
A heart that swells with the good things — and discovers how unique and enough you are.
the mission
Three days. Three cases to crack.
Every morning opens a new case: collect clues, interview witnesses, go on stakeout and treasure hunts — and unlock a real superpower by the end. Yoga, breath and craft are the detective's secret tools.
DAY 1
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Case #001 · Resilience
The Case of the Vanished Courage
A real Dutch astronaut — André Kuipers — is frozen at the space‑station hatch. The Doubt Shadow stole his courage and hid it in 5 secret letters. Your mission: find them all and bring his bravery back.
- Take the Detective Oath + earn your badge
- Blast off through space: rocket, star & landing poses
- Meet the 3 friends: Grumpy, Captain Calm & Hooray
- Crack the 5 secret clues to free Astronaut André
- Field break + field notes in nature
- Forensic lab: build your Strength Stone
- Case closed: debrief + celebration jump
Evidence: Strength Stone
DAY 2
02
Case #002 · Creativity
The Case of the Missing Imagination
Vincent the painter has lost his imagination — the world's gone grey. Follow the clues past the Chef, the Teacher and the Mountain Climber, crack the secret magic word, and give Vincent his colours back.
- Detective briefing of the day
- Chef's Kitchen: invent a dish nobody has ever cooked
- Teacher's Class: give a lesson using zero words
- Mountain Climber: plan your route & conquer the course
- Sketcher's Eye: sketch what's hiding in the clouds
- The Dreamer: whisper one idea into the big Idea Box
- Invention lab: build your own Idea Box
- Case closed: crack the secret word + celebration
Evidence: Idea Box
DAY 3
03
Case #003 · You are unique
The Great Treasure Hunt
Master Antonie of Delft hid the rarest treasure on Earth — one of a kind, impossible to copy. Baron Greedy wants it. Earn all 5 map pieces, dig up the chest, and discover what the rarest treasure really is…
- Detective briefing: the final case
- The Magic Lens: find tiny worlds nobody else noticed
- Team rescue: swing a detective into the no-step zone
- The Blind Trail: eyes closed, only your crew's voices guide you
- THE TREASURE HUNT: piece the map together & dig up the chest
- Forensic lab: make your Fingerprint Keychain
- Diploma: you're a real Heart Detective!
Evidence: Fingerprint Keychain
what you take home
Three tools to practise together.
Each morning your detective makes one real tool for home — not a toy, but tools that work the moment a big feeling shows up. Plus their own Werkboek that keeps the whole adventure.
Strength Stone
Day 1 · Resilience — squeeze & breathe: "I am brave."
Idea Box
Day 2 · Creativity — keep your ideas and drawings: "I am creative."
Fingerprint Keychain
Day 3 · You are unique — your very own print: "I am special."
Own WerkboekMagnifying glassDetective badgeMission cardsCertificate
together!
field break
rest time
outside.
The best detectives work outside.
Heart Detective runs mostly outdoors — because a heart listens best when grass tickles its feet.
Yoga under the trees Investigating near the animals Quiet observations in the grass
real parents, real reviews
What parents say.
4.9on Google
My kids absolutely loved the Mindfulness Camp! The perfect mix of active fun and calming mindfulness. They came home buzzing with stories about yoga and fun breathing exercises.
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Marina Kearney
My two daughters recently attended classes at themindful.nl, and the experience was wonderful. They truly enjoyed the teaching methods and found the sessions engaging and full of life.
K
Kristina P
Mijn dochter heeft deelgenomen aan een activiteit bij The Mindful met coach Gagan, en ze heeft er enorm van genoten. De combinatie van tekenen en yoga was creatief en perfect afgestemd op kinderen. De sfeer was rustig en positief, wat haar hielp om zich te ontspannen en zichzelf te uiten. We komen zeker nog eens terug!
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Aysha Jbir ep soussi
still wondering?
Frequently asked questions
Is Heart Detective the same camp every school holiday?
No. The core remains yoga, breathing, creativity and learning to recognise feelings, but the stories, missions and activities change each holiday. Themes can explore autumn and health, Christmas and winter, or spring and new discoveries.
What is a Heart Detective holiday camp?
A small, bilingual camp for children aged 5–12. Children move, breathe, create, play and solve imaginative missions while practising practical skills for confidence and emotional regulation.
Where and when is the next holiday camp?
Dates, locations and the daily format are announced for each school holiday. Ask through the contact page for the next camp dates so you receive only current information.
What age is the camp for?
For children aged 5 to 12. We work in small groups and adapt activities to age, energy and what each child needs.
Is the camp in Dutch or English?
Both. Guidance is bilingual in Dutch and English, so Dutch and international children can join together.
How much does the next camp cost?
The price depends on the location, duration and edition and is published with each new set of dates. Contact us for the current price and availability.
Does my child need yoga experience?
No. Everything is playful and beginner-friendly. Comfortable clothes, water and a snack are usually enough; you receive the final packing list before camp day.
Is this suitable for a shy or easily overwhelmed child?
The small group, calm pacing and clear structure often suit sensitive children. Tell us what helps your child and we will honestly discuss whether the upcoming edition is a good match.
the next mission is being planned
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Stories change each holiday; the small group, bilingual guidance and practical emotional skills remain.
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