Artz+ Sportz+ Xtra sessions
Swimming lessons
Lessons at 1610 Dorchester Sports Centre for children who are disabled
Suitable for children and young people aged 5 to 17 years.Sessions run on:
- Wednesdays 6pm to 6:45pm
- Thursdays 6pm to 6:45pm main pool and 6:30pm to 7:10pm small pool
- Saturdays midday to 12:45pm main pool and 12:15pm to 1pm small pool
You can email dorchester@1610.org.uk for a free taster session, or to discuss suitability of classes.
All classes are taught by level 2 qualified swim coaches.
Lessons at Bridport Leisure Centre for children who are disabled
Suitable for children and young people aged 5 to 17 years.There are 2 sessions run on Thursdays:
- 6pm to 6:45pm
- 6:45pm to 7:30pm
All 45 minute sessions provide additional support in the water or poolside.
All classes are taught by level 2 qualified swim coaches.
Bridport Leisure Centre also offers a low sensory swimming session 2pm to 3pm every Sunday.
Sunday sports club
For children with disabilities aged 7 to 17 yearsShort Breaks with Team Athletics
Enjoy fun sports and movement-based activities with Level 2 Athletics Coaches. Make friends and have the opportunity to learn new skills. All abilities are welcome, and support is offered to children who need 1:1 assistance (on application).
Thomas Hardye School Sports Hall
Queen’s Ave
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 2ET
Dates:
- April to July 2025
- September to January 2025
- January to April 2026
Time: 9:30am to 11am
Price: £4 per session or term price (number of sessions to be confirmed)
Additional information:
• free parking for drop-off and pick-up
• an Artz+ Support Worker can be requested when booking to provide 1:1 support
• you can use your direct payments to fund your own carer to support your child during this session
Join us for a fun and inclusive sports experience!
To book, email Lindsay Hole woodlands20@hotmail.com or call 0788 7782 005.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity for your child to enjoy sports, make friends, and have fun! Sign up today!
Saturday morning fun camps
Saturdays 9:30am to 12:30pm (block of 3 sessions per month)Three full hours of fun with sports, arts, and play with 1:1 support from Artz+ Sportz+ Support Staff.
Sessions run in 3 different locations each month in rotation:
Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre
This block of three sessions will include a variety of activities such as tunnelling, climbing, soft play, games and sensory room.Bridport Leisure Centre
This block will include weekly swim session, bouncy castle, diddy cars, soft play and ball games.Prince of Wales Pre-School, Dorchester
This block will include a weekly swim, soft play and sensory room.Please look out for the latest monthly block of three sessions on our Facebook page.
The cost for a block of three sessions: £26.77 (20% discount for those receiving Universal Credit)
to find out more, email leisure@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.
