Welcome to TARKA
Rufus Gordon-Dean, Founder
AboutTARKA is a premium children’s exercise company that helps children aged 18 months to 8 years fall in love with being active. Our structured, imaginative programmes develop children’s physical, emotional and social skills building a foundation for lifelong success.
Founded by ex-Army officers, TARKA blends the best of Scandinavian early-years education with military values. Through our classes, camps and parties, children gain not only coordination, strength and fitness, but also essential life skills: respect, confidence, independence and teamwork.
Today, TARKA operates in some of the UK’s most prestigious locations and is expanding through franchising to bring this unique, values-driven model to communities across the globe
As a child psychologist, I was impressed to see how seamlessly they wove developmental skills into fun and creative activities. From the music in the background to the rules of the games, it was clear that they have put a lot of thought into designing their lessons.
Dr Susan Waisbren Professor of Paediatrics, Harvard Medical School
About TARKA in Hospitality & Members Clubs
TARKA partners with leading restaurants, luxury hotels and private members clubs to deliver premium developmental activity experiences for children.
Our highly developmental, engaging classes go far beyond fun
Our programmes are designed to enhance the guest experience, providing structured, engaging and professionally delivered childcare and activity sessions that allow parents and members to relax, socialise and fully enjoy the venue.
From regular weekly sessions to seasonal activations and international holiday programming, TARKA integrates seamlessly into high-end hospitality environments, aligning with each partner’s brand, clientele and service standards.
Our approach combines movement-based development, creativity and structured play, delivered by highly trained instructors who reflect the professionalism and quality expected within premium hospitality settings.
Why Venues Partner with TARKA
Luxury hospitality venues increasingly recognise the importance of providing exceptional experiences for families.
TARKA enables venues to:
Enhance family appeal without operational complexity
Increase dwell time and guest satisfaction
Provide structured, professionally managed children’s programming
Deliver memorable seasonal and themed experiences
Differentiate their offering within a competitive market
Support parents and members in fully enjoying the venue
Our team operates as a natural extension of the venue’s service culture, maintaining the highest standards of safety, professionalism and guest care
Private Member Club Programmes
TARKA delivers regular activity sessions, childcare provision and themed programming within some of the UK’s most prestigious private members clubs.
Sessions are designed to complement the club environment, providing stimulating and engaging activities for children while maintaining the calm, refined atmosphere expected by members
Programming can include:
Weekly developmental activity sessions
Weekend childcare provision
Themed seasonal experiences
Event-based programming
Age-specific movement and activity sessions
Activities are always tailored to reflect the club’s culture, member profile and event calendar.
Some of our Partners...
My 3 children absolutely love TARKA and as a mother I feel they learn, develop and build confidence!
TARKA’s team is very professional, and they know how to combine fun with learning.
Richard and Patricia Caring
The Birley Group
Restaurant Partnerships
TARKA works with premium restaurants to transform the family dining experience.
Our structured activity sessions allow parents to enjoy meals, social occasions and private events while their children participate in engaging, supervised developmental play
We support:
Weekend and peak dining childcare
Private dining events
Seasonal family activations
Special occasion programmes (Easter, holidays, celebrations)
Branded family experiences
Each programme is designed around the venue ’ s operational flow, ensuring minimal disruption while maximising guest satisfaction.
Some of our Partners...
General Manager
Scotts, Richmond
Hotel Programmes
TARKA delivers bespoke children’s activity programming within luxury hotel environments, designed to enhance the overall guest experience for families.
Our structured, professionally delivered sessions provide engaging, developmentfocused activities for children while allowing parents to relax, socialise, dine or enjoy the hotel’s facilities with complete peace of mind
Each programme is carefully tailored to reflect the hotels brand, guest profile and operational flow, ensuring seamless integration with existing services and standards.
Services can include:
Structured children’s activity sessions
Holiday and seasonal programmes
Event-based childcare provision
Family guest experience enhancements
Private family support during stays
Our experienced instructors deliver premium, movement-based programmes that align with the expectations of high-end hospitality, supporting hotels in providing an exceptional and differentiated family offering
Some of our Partners...
“TARKA have been a fantastic addition to Peligoni Club over the past two years. Their energy, professionalism and genuine care for our families is outstanding. The children love it, and it has become a valued part of our seasonal experience.”
Ben Shearer
The Peligoni Club
The TARKA Experience for Guests
For parents and families, TARKA provides peace of mind and meaningful engagement for children.
For venues, TARKA enhances the overall guest journey by ensuring families feel fully supported, welcomed and cared for.
For children, TARKA delivers structured developmental experiences that are active, social and confidence-building
The result is a seamless, premium family experience aligned with the standards of worldclass hospitality
Partnership Philosophy
TARKA works as a long-term strategic partner to hospitality brands.
We collaborate closely with each venue to understand their environment, clientele and service expectations, designing programmes that strengthen brand positioning and elevate guest experience
Our focus is simple:
Deliver exceptional children’s experiences that enhance exceptional venues.
In the Press
“The kids’ club is the real clincher: run by TARKA, the London-based children’s camp. Their team of instructors transform childcare into something genuinely exciting.”
“TARKA, the kids’ club you can’t beat.”
“Every child should have a TARKA day.”
“Ninety per cent of a child’s brain develops before the age of six - yet ninety per cent of education spending comes after. TARKA is seeking to change that.”
Initial Call
Meet the Team & Site Visit
Tailored Proposal
Launch
Let’s create something exceptional together. BOOK A CALL
At TARKA, we partner with venues that are committed to delivering exceptional experiences for their guests and meaningful moments for the children and families they welcome.
We look forward to working with organisations who share our commitment to quality, care and outstanding service.
Jazz Davis, Partnerships Director
