Soft play sessions, trampolining and a family bowling evening are just some of the activities offered to children and young people and their families who receive benefit-related free school meals.
Taking part in summer activities | Photo © B&NES Council / We Activate
The free B&NES Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) is available for every eligible child and young person in B&NES aged five to 16 – from Reception up to and including Year 11.
It will run from 22nd July to 30th August and every session will include a free meal.
Each child or young person will receive 16 credits, which can be used for any of the activities.
The programme of activities includes holiday camps for all ages covering art, nature, performing arts, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), team games and sport.
This year, Roman Boxing Gym and Riverside Youth Club are two of the new venues, and teenage trips include visits to Go Ape, Aqua Park and Thorpe Park and tickets to roller skating, boxing or football sessions, as well as junior gym and roller skating.
The Activate Your Holidays (HAF) brochure can be accessed via the link Summer HAF Brochure here.
Limited provision is also available for children and young people who may not be in receipt of free school meals but would benefit from attending, and families should speak to their supporting professional who can make a referral to [email protected]
All eligible families will be contacted directly by the Holiday Activities team with their HAF pass, or by their child’s school with details of how to book.
