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Holiday Camps – Active, Engaging and Fun for Young People

Our Holiday Camps provide young people with a safe, structured, and exciting environment during school holidays. We have successfully delivered programmes during Summer and Easter, as well as HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) Camps, supporting children and families within the community.

These camps are designed to keep young people active, engaged, and social during the holidays—while also giving parents peace of mind that their children are in a positive and supervised setting.

Each camp is built around fun, inclusivity, and personal development, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to participate, learn new skills, and enjoy their time.

Project Details

Our camps run during key school holiday periods, including:

  • Summer Camps
  • Easter Camps
  • HAF Funded Programmes

Activities include a wide range of sports and creative sessions such as:

  • Football
  • Rounders
  • Cricket
  • Muay Thai
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Group Games and Team Activities

The sessions are structured to provide a balance of physical activity, creativity, and social interaction, ensuring that every child stays engaged throughout the day.

Our camps create a fun, energetic and inclusive atmosphere, where young people can try new activities, build friendships, and stay active during the holidays.

Why We Do It – The Need in Our Community

School holidays can be a challenging time for many families, particularly in inner-city communities:

  • Research shows that children can experience reduced physical activity and social isolation during school holidays.
  • Many families face financial pressures, making it difficult to access organised activities.
  • Programmes like HAF exist because thousands of children are eligible for free school meals and may lack access to structured holiday provision.
  • Without positive activities, young people are more likely to:
  • Spend excessive time indoors or online
  • Become disengaged or inactive
  • Be exposed to negative influences in the community
  • Holiday provision plays a vital role in ensuring children remain:Active and healthy
    Socially connected
    Engaged in positive environments

Outcome – What We Aim to Achieve

Through our Holiday Camps, we aim to:

  • Keep young people active and engaged during school holidays
  • Improve physical health and wellbeing
  • Provide a safe and positive environment for children
  • Encourage social interaction, teamwork, and friendships
  • Give young people the chance to try new sports and activities
  • Support families by offering accessible and structured holiday provision
  • Ultimately, our camps are about creating positive experiences, lasting memories, and opportunities for young people to grow, stay active, and enjoy their holidays in a safe and supportive environment.