From football and swimming to den building and gardening, there are a whole host of activities available for school age children during the forthcoming summer holidays.
Bookings for the Summer Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme open on Monday 23 June. The scheme provides enriching activities and healthy food for primary and secondary school-aged children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, who are in receipt of free school meals.
The aim of the programme is to enable children to be active over the school holidays, eat healthily, and learn more about health and nutrition. It also gives children the chance to take part in fun, engaging and enriching activities.
During the Summer school holidays, eligible children can access up to 16 four-hour sessions at no cost to their family. Children and young people must live in Peterborough or attend a Peterborough school. The sessions include a variety of exciting activities and a healthy meal.
Cllr. Katy Cole, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, said: “I’m delighted that once again we are offering so many different activities throughout the summer holidays for children of all ages.
“We have hundreds of sessions available at venues across the city. Children will be provided with healthy food and activities and can socialise with other children, giving them the opportunity to try out new things. I would urge anyone whose child is eligible to have a look what is on offer near you.
“If you have eligible children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), have a look the website and call those providers you are interested in to see what they can offer you and your child or email the HAF team who can help.”
To find out more visit the council's website or email haf@peterborough.gov.uk