Youngsters in Peterborough will be able to enjoy a popular health-themed scheme for the next three years.
The Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) will continue to operate until 2029, after the government announced a £600 million investment in the scheme nationally.
The programme provides a wide range of enriching activities and healthy food for primary and secondary school-aged children during school holidays, from sports camps to arts and crafts, baking to music and dance.
In each school holiday there are several sessions available at venues across the city. Children are provided with healthy food and activities and can socialise with other children, giving them the opportunity to try out new things.
Councillor Katy Cole, Cabinet Member for Children's Services, said: “I am absolutely delighted that this extremely popular scheme is to continue for a further three years. HAF has supported many children and young people in recent years, helping to close the development gap and boost confidence and social skills.
“This investment is further proof of this Labour government’s steadfast commitment to supporting children and young people. More locally, it ties in with our key goals of making Peterborough a 'child friendly' city, alongside ambitious plans to establish the first Youth Zone in the region here."
HAF is available to primary and secondary school children and young people who are in receipt of benefit related free school meals. Children and young people must live in Peterborough.
The next HAF programme will run in the school Christmas holidays and we will announce details closer to the time.
To find out more about HAF visit the council's website or email haf@peterborough.gov.uk