Fun activities for children and young people during school holidays
We have a great variety of activities available in the school holidays, our holiday programs offer:- a diverse mix of activities and sports
- activities for all abilities, no experience necessary
- qualified and enthusiastic instructors
- affordable fun
Booking details
To secure a spot on our activities:- book in advance
- pay at time of booking
- book directly with provider for Kids Tennis and Football Fun
If we have to cancel an activity, we will contact you to arrange a refund as soon as we can.
Holiday club
This club runs during Easter and summer holidays only. We offer places for £35 a session or free with a HAF (Holiday activities and food) code.
Our holiday club caters for children from 8 to 12 years old. A typical day includes a variety of sports, activities, swimming and a hot lunch. The days run from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Find out more and book into our holiday club.
October half term activities
Monday 28 October 2024 to Sunday 3 November 2024
Holiday club
Monday 28 October 2024 and Thursday 31 October 2024From 9:30 am to 3:30pm
Age: 8 to 12 years
Cost: £25 per child, per day
Activities are (subject to availability):
- multi sports
- nerf wars
- laser tag
- archery
- badminton
- tennis
- swimming
- Halloween themed crafts and activities
Jump up and dance Halloween Spooktacular special
Wednesday 30 October 2024
From 9am to 2pm
Age: 5 to 10 years
Cost: £25 per child
Come and have a spooktacular time dancing and playing games to some ghastly songs. Halloween costumes that you can move well in are welcome but not essential.
Give it a go trampolining
Thursday 31 October 2024
From 10am to 11am or 11:15 am to 12:15pm
Age: 5 years and older
Cost: £6.75 per child
New for this half term programme! Have you been inspired by the Olympics? Could you be the next Bryony Page or Nathan Bailey? This give it a go session will offer a great introduction into the world of trampolining. Suitable for beginners and those with basic trampolining experience.
Archery
Saturday 19 October 2024
From 10:30am to midday
Age: 8 to 14 years
Cost: £14.50
Have a go session, learn how to shoot a bow and arrow with members of the Bowmen of Lytchett Archery Club. Please wear sturdy shoes/trainers. It may not run in inclement weather.
Wipeout World
Wednesday 30 October 2024
Sessions running between 10am to 4pm
Age: 4 to 14 years
£12.95 per child, per session
Expect to have fun, expect to be totally wiped out! Expect to tumble from the big red balls and dash through the 50 feet obstacle course!
Will you unleash your competitive side and go it alone or will you team up with your family and friends to beat the course together?
Is dodging Wipeout beams and clambering across big red balls not your thing? Not to worry, we also have inflatable slides, football games, sports activities and much more to ensure that you still have a great time. 2 hours of inflatable fun booked directly with Wipeout World.
Jump up and dance Wonka style
9am to 2pm
Ages 5 to 10
£25
Dance yourself dizzy with a fun packed day filled with activities, games and dance routines.
There will be a chance to show off what we have been up to with a mini showcase at the end of the day and a certificate to take home with you.
Please bring your own lunch, plenty of water and wear something comfy to move around in.
Laser tag
Tuesday 28 May and Friday 31 May
10am to 11am
Ages 7 to 12 years
Come and get your Laser on in the sports hall. We have some fantastic equipment to offer children a fun hour of Laser tag, with obstacles, fun and games galore.
Please bring along a drink and wear clothing appropriate for sports, like jogging bottoms and a t-shirt and a pair or trainers.
£8.30 per session
To book a place please contact the centre on 01929 500000
Nerf gun fun
Tuesday 28 May and Friday 31 May
11:15am to 12:15pm
Ages 7 to 12 years
What could be more fun than an epic Nerf battle with a group of mates?
Our team of instructors are big kids and love to make the Nerf gun fun experience totally awesome.
Expect obstacles, target practice and some mega battles!
Please bring along a drink and wear clothing appropriate for sports, like jogging bottoms and a t-shirt and a pair or trainers.
Price - £8.30 per session
To book a place please contact the centre on 01929 500000
Football fun days
Football Fun Day
Tuesday 29 October 2024 and Thursday 31 October 2024
From 9am to 3pm or 10am to 3pm
Age: 6 to 14 years
Prices from £18
Come down and show your skills in our football fun day including tournaments, skill challenges and lots of prizes to be won. Please bring packed lunch, appropriate clothing, and plenty to drink.
We have no wet weather facilities; the children will remain outside, but they will have access to a toilet.
To book please contact Aaron on: AJMSportscoaching@hotmail.co.uk or 07875108666
Intensive Swimming Lessons
Monday 28 October to Thursday 31 October 2024
9am to 9:30am or 9:30am to 10am
Age: 3 years +
Cost: £25.80 per child
These sessions are a great way to build confidence and swimming ability.
Stroke and Technique Workshops
Front Crawl and Back Crawl
Tuesday 29 October 2024
9am to 10am
£12.90 per child
Breaststroke and Butterfly
Wednesday 30 October 2024
9am to 10am
£12.90 per child
Children must be able to swim 25m confidently and unaided on their front and backs to attend.
Archery
10:30am to midday
Ages 8 to 14 years
Have a go session, learn how to shoot a bow and arrow with members of the Bowmen of Lytchett Archery Club.
Please wear sturdy shoes/trainers.
Note: it may not run in inclement weather.
£14.50 per session
To book a place please contact the centre on 01929 500000
Dodgeball
11:15am to 12:15pm
Ages 7 to 12 years
New to the Sports centre, we are offering kids Dodgeball in the sports hall.
Dodgeball will be taught by our incredibly motivating and fun coach.
Price - £8.30 per session
To book a place please contact the centre on 01929 500000
Pickleball
12:30pm to 1:30pm
Ages 7 to 12 years.
Like tennis but different!
Pickleball has increased in popularity lately and we’re jumping on that trend to bring you this super fun sport in the Summer holidays.
Pickleball will be played in the main sports hall and is easier than tennis and badminton but just as fun.
Price - £8.30 per session
To book a place please contact the centre on 01929 500000
Kids tennis
Ages 4 to 14
£16.50
A fantastic, fun session of tennis including:
- great coaching from LTA qualified and accredited instructors
- fun games, competitions and prizes
- rackets provided if you don't have one
Book your place directly with the Dorset Tennis Academy.
Bikeability
28 May
9:30am - 12:30pm
9+ years
£5.00 per person
Level 1 is an exciting gateway to starting your cycling adventure. A journey of many miles starts with the first step. Level 1 takes place off-road, normally on the school playground followed by Level 2 which teaches children how to grow more confident with each turn of the pedal. Our expert instructors will lead riders onto quiet roads, to experience “real” cycling. Maximum 6 children.
Intensive swimming lessons for early steps 1
28 to 31 May 2024
9am to 9:30am and 9:30am to 10am
£27.50
We run intensive swimming lessons every school holiday. They prove very popular, so we advise booking early to avoid disappointment.
Intensive swimming courses for children aged 3 years and over, ideal for beginners or children already in Swim School. This four day course can help our little swimmers towards their next badges or work as an introduction to our swimming courses.
Please bring your own swimming kit.
Maximum capacity - 10 children.
Inflatable fun
Ages 5 and over.
Inflatable fun is a large inflatable obstacle course in the centre of the swimming pool. Can you make it to the end without falling in?
This session can be very popular. We recommend you book in advance. You can find session times on our school holiday swim timetable.
Parents can participate but would be unable to stand or swim in the pool area around the inflatable for safety reasons.
Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. All children participating in Wet and Wild must be able to swim 25m unaided to attend these sessions.
We are unable to admit any children wearing arm bands to these sessions.
To book a place please contact the centre on 01929 500000