A wide range of activities are on offer for under 16s during
the summer holidays at local sports and leisure venues. Book your
places now and make the most of the school holidays. For
further information and to book places
contact the venue where the activity is
held.
Holiday dates: 21 July - 29 August 2008
Week 1: 21-25 July
Week 2: 28 July-1 August
Week 3: 4-8 August
Week 4: 11-15 August
Week 4: 18-22 August
Week 6: 25-29 August
Booking notes
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School's Out holiday activities guide
Key
JLP =
Junior leisure pass
The junior leisure pass offers discounts to dependant
children (aged up to 16 years) of adult leisure pass holders.
AK – activities for Active Kids (ages 11 and under)
AT – activities for Active Teens (ages 12-16 years)
CL – Club activities (organised by local clubs supported by
Active Ealing)
3-4-5 club and 6-7 club
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball camp
Bouncy castle
Football
Golf
Wheelchair skills training
course
In the gym
Multi-activity weeks
Multi-sport/activity
sessions
Holiday scheme
Netball
Swimming
Tennis
Trampolining
3-4-5
club
AK
Venue: Twyford Sports Centre
For ages: 3-5 years
Day/s: Monday to Friday
Dates:
Weeks 2-5
Time: 9.30-11.30am
Cost: £35 (£28 JLP) per week, £8 (£6.50 JLP) per day (if
spaces are available)
This course offers an excellent introduction to a range of sports and games. Activities aim to develop your child’s hand to eye co-ordination, basic ball skills and encourage team participation. Every child attending the course will receive a certificate of merit. Activities include ball games, racquet games, obstacle courses, parachute games, a bouncy castle and lots more.
For more activities for under eights please also see - football, golf, multi activity sessions/weeks, martial arts, swimming, tennis, trampolining.
6-7 club
AK
For ages: 6–7 years
Time: 9.30am–12.30pm
Venue:
Southall Sports Centre
Dates:
Weeks 1-4
Cost: £22 (£18 JLP) per four-day week (excludes Wednesdays),
£5.90 (£4.80 JLP) per session.
Venue:
Twyford Sports Centre
Dates:
Week 2-5
Cost: £35 (£28 JLP) per four-day week (excludes Wednesdays),
£9 (£7 JLP) per session (if spaces are available)
Activities begin with warm-up games and then children will be coached in three different sports with each child receiving a certificate of attendance at the end of the week.
Please note: 6-7 club is not available on Wednesdays.
Athletics
Star:track scheme
AK / AT
Venue:
Perivale Park Athletics Track
For ages: 8-15 years
Day/s: Monday-Thursday, 10.30am–1-30pm, Friday
10.30am-3.30pm
Dates: 4–8 August and 18-22 August 2008
Cost: £36 (£27.80 JLP) per week
To book places telephone Active Ealing on (020) 8825 6161.
Coached athletics fun and games, enabling young people of all abilities to practice and improve their running, jumping and throwing skills. This national scheme is co-ordinated by UK Athletics in partnership with Norwich Union. Experienced coaches supervise games and competitions leading up to a 'Grand Prix' final at the end of the week. Participants will receive certificates of achievement and a goody bag. Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to those in winning teams by a guest athlete.
Badminton
AK/AT
Venue:
Elthorne Sports Centre
For ages: 8-14 years
Day/s: Monday to Friday
Dates: 28 July -1 August
Times: 5pm–6pm
Cost: £25 (£20 JLP) for a week
Level: Beginners
Learn how to play and understand the basics of badminton. Place are limited so please book.
Basketball
camp
AK / AT
Venue:
Elthorne Sports Centre
For ages: 8-14 years
Day/s: Monday to Friday
Dates: 4–8 August
Times: 2pm-5pm
Cost: £35 (£25 JLP) for a week
Level: Beginners/improvers
Learn all the skills needed to play basketball. Sessions will include fun skills, drills and matches.
Note: This course will take place outdoors on our multi-use games areas so please ensure you dress suitably. Places are limited so book early to ensure a place.
Bouncy
castle
AK / AT
Venue:
Acton
Swimming Baths
For ages: Under 16 years
Day/s: Tuesdays
Dates:
Weeks 2-6
Time: 2pm–4pm
Cost: £1.75 (£1.20 JLP)
Note: This activity is located in the dance studio.
Brentford Football Club Community Sports Trust courses
CL / AK
Venue: Elthorne Sports Centre
For ages: 5-12 years
Day/s: Monday to Friday
Dates: 28 July-1 August, 11 August-15 August, 25
August-29 August.
Time: 10am-3pm (10am-12 noon morning session, 1-3pm
afternoon session)
Cost: £15 per day, £9 per session
Note: Only 5-7 year olds can go a morning session.
For information and to book places:
Tel: (020) 8758 9430 or 0845 345 6442
Email:
nrundell@brentfordfc.co.uk
Website:
www.brentfordfccst.com
Brentford FC Community Sport Trust and Ealing Council’s Active Ealing team work together to provide opportunities for local boys and girls of all abilities to receive quality football coaching.
Courses run throughout the school holidays and are a mixture of football fun and technique instruction with an emphasis on enjoyment whilst learning. Includes: coaching, tournaments, prizes for players of the week and ‘goodie bags'. Coaching staff are FA qualified and CRB checked. Application forms available from the above website.
GLL Football Club
AK
/ AT
Venue:
Gurnell Leisure Centre
For ages: 5–12 years
Day/s: Monday to Friday (except bank holidays)
Dates:
Weeks 2-6 (week 6 is
a 4-day week)
Time: 10-11am (5-7 years), 11-12noon (8-12 years)
Cost: £21.65 (£15.50 JLP) for 5-day course, £17.30
(£12.40 JLP) for 4-day course, £4.35 (£3.10 JLP) per day for
drop-in session
Sessions include turning, goal keeping, ball manipulation, passing and control, shooting, keep-ups, dribbling moves. Children will need to bring a drink, waterproof clothing, t-shirt, shorts, socks, tracksuit and trainers/football boots.
Football fun five ‘a’ side
AK / AT
Venue: Greenford Sports Centre
For ages: 10-14 years
Day/s: Monday to Thursday
Dates: 21 July-24 July, 28 July-31 July, 4 August-7
August, 11 August-14 August, 18 August-21 August
Time: 4pm-5pm
Cost: £1 (per session)
Children can continue the holiday session until 5pm with a full
length five ‘a’ side league, supervised by our qualified staff.
AK / AT
Coached courses
Venue:
Perivale Park Golf Course
For ages: 8-14 years
Day/s: Monday-Friday, Tuesday-Friday
Dates: 11-15, 18-22, 26-29 August 2008
Time: 10am-11.30 am
Cost: £27 (£21.60 JLP) per week (five days), £21.60 (£17.30
JLP) per week (four days).
For information and to book places: Contact the council’s
Active Ealing team on (020) 8825 6161.
The most important element of these coached courses is fun. Together with encouragement and motivation from coaching staff children will learn everything they need to know about playing golf. Children will be given their very own booklet from the Golf Foundation’s Junior Golf Passport scheme. Coaching staff will use this to record a child’s progress helping to set young people up for a lifetime of fun, playing golf. Ealing is a registered Junior Golf Starter Centre. Participants also receive a certificate of attendance.
Tri golf
AK
Venue:
Perivale Park Golf Course
For ages: 5-7 years
Day/s: Thursday
Dates: 14, 21, 28 August 2008
Time: 11.45am-12.30pm
Cost: £2.70 (£2.15 JLP)
Note: Parents/guardians of 5–7 year olds must stay at the golf course throughout the lesson.
Wheelchair
skills training
Location: John Chilton School, Compton Crescent, Northolt,
Middlesex UB5 5LD
Dates: 28 July-1 August 2008
Times: 11 years and under - 10am–12.30pm, 11 years and over -
2pm–4.30pm
Cost: Free
Whizz-Kidz wheelchair skills training is a unique opportunity for your child to get the most from their mobility equipment, developing their confidence and independence in a safe setting. Suitable for manual and powered chair users.
The morning group catering for the under 11s will offer:
The afternoon group catering for the over 11’s will offer:
For further information and to book a place, please contact Yasmin Collins at Whizz Kidz, tel: (020) 7798 6157.
Gym Fitness Week
AT
Venue:
Elthorne Sports Centre
For ages: 12-16 years
Day/s: Monday to Friday
Dates: 4- 8 August
Times: 2pm-3pm
Cost: £25 (£20 JLP) for a week
A fitness 'crash course' for young people, to help improve fitness levels and body tone using workouts in the gym, circuit training and outdoor fitness sessions (walking, jogging and running). The course includes a gym induction plus general health and fitness advice. The cost of this week includes membership to the centre’s gym so you can continue to use the facility after this course has ended.
Note: Please bring along two passport-sized photographs for a gym membership card. Places are limited, so book early.
Active Fitness
AK / AT
During the school holidays the gyms at the followoing centres
are open to young people everyday, allowing them use of the fitness
equipment in the cardio theatre. Qualified instructors offering
guidance and advice on training programmes supervise the
sessions.
Venue:
Gurnell Leisure Centre
For ages: 11-15 years
Day/s: Monday to Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Dates:
Weeks 2-6
Time: 3.30pm-5.30pm weekdays, 1-4pm weekends
Cost: Available to Active Wellness members only. Contact the
centre for Pay and Play card information.
Active Wellness prepaid member – Inclusive, Active Wellness
Pay and Play member - £3.10 (£2.35 JLP)
Note: An induction must be completed before visiting the gym. Induction cost: £5.05 (£3.40 JLP)
Venue:
Dormers Wells Leisure Centre
For ages: 11-15 years
Day/s: Monday to Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Dates:
Weeks 2-6
Time: 3.30pm–6pm weekdays, 1pm-5pm weekends
No session on Bank Holiday (Monday 25 August)
Cost: Available to Active Wellness members only. Contact the
centre for Pay and Play card information.
Active Wellness Prepaid Member – Inclusive, Active
Wellness Pay and Play member - £2.25 (£1.75 JLP)
Note: An induction must be completed before visiting the gym. Induction cost: £3.40 / £2.80 JLP.
Venue:
Featherstone Sports Centre
For ages: 13-17 years
Day/s: Monday-Sunday excl Bank Holidays
Dates: 28 July–31 August
Time: Any time between 10am–6pm
Cost: £2.50
Note: An induction must be completed before visiting the gym. Induction cost: £3.50
Venue:
Greenford Sports Centre
For ages: All current members
Day/s: Monday to Friday
Dates: 21 July-22 August
Times: 10.30am-4pm
Cost: £3.50 (£1.50 JLP)
Note: Greenford Sports Centre is open to all our current members during the summer holidays at a discounted rate.
Venue:
Southall Sports Centre
For ages: 13-16 years
Dates: 21 July- 29 Aug
Days: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-3pm
Cost: £2.70 (£2.00 JLP)
Note: An induction must be completed before visiting the gym. Induction cost: £3.30 (£2.60 JLP)
Circuit training
AK / AT
Venue:
Gurnell Leisure Centre
For Ages: 11-15 year olds
Day/s: Thursdays
Dates:
Weeks 2-6
Time: 4-5pm
Cost: £2.05
Sessions are run on a circuit format, using a variety of aerobic and endurance exercises.
Box Fit
AK / AT
Venue:
Gurnell Leisure Centre
For Ages: 11-15 year olds
Day/s: Tuesdays
Dates:
Weeks 2-6
Time: 4.30pm-5.30pm
Cost: £2.05
Sessions involve shadow boxing and provide an excellent
aerobic workout.
AK / AT
Venues:
Dormers Wells Leisure Centre,
Elthorne Sports Centre,
Featherstone Sports Centre,
Southall Sports Centre,
Twyford Sports Centre
Combining coached sports, team games, competitions and fun activities these weeks offer young people an introduction to a range of sports and are a great opportunity to try new ones. Some centres include a day trip and courses may offer certificates and medals at presentation events. A typical day will include:
Morning: Warm-up games will be followed by either coaching in three sports/activities or team games. Afternoon: Team games and competitions with some centres offering supervised sessions on the trampoline, bouncy castle.
Day trip included: Book for a full week, and you can enjoy an exciting day trip to a local attraction.
Awards presentation – At some centres friends and family are invited to attend the presentation of prizes and certificates at the end of the week. Children will demonstrate, and are rewarded for their sporting achievements during the week.
Please make sure that children bring a packed lunch and drink during these weeks and wear suitable clothing and footwear for activities.
Dormers Wells Leisure Centre
Activity: Kool Crew
Sports: Various sports and team games*
For ages: 8–12 years
Day/s: Mon-Fri
Dates:
Weeks 2-6
Time: 9.30am-4pm
Cost: £45.30 (£34.50 JLP) per 5-day week, £39.15 (£26.35
JLP) per 4-day week (i.e. week 5), £9.80 (£7.60 JLP) per day
All activities, sports and challenges are themed each week, so young people are guaranteed to have lots of fun. Please contact the centre on (020) 8571 7207 for more information.
*All children must wear swimming hats whilst in the pool
Featherstone Sports Centre
Activity: Multi sports weeks
Ages: 8–14 years
Days: Monday–Friday
Weeks: 28 July–31 August
Time: 9am–5pm
Awards presentation: Yes
Activities: A large range of activities are on offer
including trips to popular attractions. Please collect a leaflet
from the centre or telephone (020) 8813 9886 for more
information.
Southall Sports Centre
Activity: Multi sports weeks
For ages: 8-14 years
Day/s: Monday to Friday
Dates:
Weeks 1-4
Times: 9.30am–4.30pm
Cost: £45.00 (£37.00 JLP) per week, £9.90 (£8.30
JLP) per day
Sports:
Week 1 - Football, Mini Tennis, Boxercise.
Week 2 - Athletics, Table Tennis, Kick Boxing.
Week 3 - Football, Street Dance, Volleyball.
Week 4 - Cricket, Basketball, Table Tennis.
Day trips: Wednesdays:
Week 1 - Chessington World of Adventures
Week 2 - Thorpe Park
Week 3 - Wembley Stadium and Bowling
Week 4 - Jarman Park Leisure World (swimming and
bowling).
Special offers - Southall Sports Centre
10% discount:
Twyford Sports Centre
Activity: Multi sports weeks
For ages: 8-14 years
Day/s: Monday to Friday
Dates:
Weeks 2-5
Times: 9.30am–4:30pm
Cost: £80 (£62 JLP) per week, £18 (£14 JLP) per day (if
spaces are available)
Sports:
Week 2 – Football, Trampolining, Karate
Week 3 - Trampolining, Mini Tennis, Football
Week 4 - Mini Tennis, Hockey, Trampolining
Week 5 - Football, Basketball, Athletics
Day trips:
Week 2 -*Chessington World of Adventures
Week 3 - *Jarman park Leisure World (swimming and bowling)
Week 4 - *Thorpe Park
Week 5 -*Wembley Stadium Tour
Note: Morning sports and day trips are subject to change
at short notice. Transport and entrance fees for day trips are all
inclusive and children will be fully supervised at all times. Trips
are only available to those booked on a full week. Children paying
on a daily basis may only attend if places are available nearer the
time.
Special offers - Twyford Sports Centre
20% discount* – when two or more children from the same
family book for an entire week of multi-sports, or a single child
is booked on multiple weeks, they will be entitled to a 20%
discount on the total price of the booking.
20% discount*:
*Please note this discount only applies to the 8-14 multi-sports
week and Twyford’s Tennis Camp.
Please note: All bookings must be made at the same time to
qualify for this discount.
AK / AT
No need to book in advance for these sessions – just turn up,
pay and play. Each session is fully supervised.
Activities may include trampolining, mini tennis, football,
bouncy castle, badminton, basketball and swimming*. Afternoon
sessions start from 1.30pm.
Venue:
Greenford Sports Centre
For ages: 4-14* years
Day/s: Mon-Fri
Dates:
Weeks 1-5
Time: 10.30am–12.30pm (4-9 years), 1.30pm-4pm (10-14
years)
Cost: £2.60 (£1.90 JLP) per session
Note: Children under the age of eight must be accompanied by an adult
Venue:
Dormers Wells Leisure Centre
For ages: 8-12 years
Day/s: Mon-Fri
Dates:
Weeks 2-6
Time: 1.30pm-4pm
Cost: £3.10 (£2.25 JLP) per session
Venue:
West
London Academy
For ages: 10–15 years
Day/s: Mon–Fri
Dates: Weeks 1, 3, 5
Time: 10am–12pm
Cost: £2.50 per session (£1.90 JLP)
Application forms must be signed by parent/carer in advance
of the session. Forms can be downloaded from the
West
London Academy website.
Community climbing
Venue:
West
London Academy
For ages: 8–12 years and 13 years and over
Day/s: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 8–12 years - 10am–11.30am, 13 years and over - 11.45am–1
.15pm
Dates: Weeks 2, 5
Cost: £6.50 per session (£5 JLP)
'Rock-up' to our community climbing sessions and take part in
this highly enjoyable pursuit. It is essential to book in
advance. Each session fully supervised by qualified
instructors.
AK / AT
Venue:
Elthorne Sports Centre
For ages: 4–14 years
Day/s: Monday-Friday
Dates: 28-1 August, 4-8 August, 11-15 August, 18-22
August, 25–29 August
Time: 9am–5pm (half day sessions available – 9am–1pm or
1–5pm)
Cost:
£9.20 (£6.40 JLP) per half-day session
£16.40 (£11.40 JLP) per day
£70 (£48 JLP), per full week
* Full childcare status
Multi sports: 9am–1pm
During this session children take part in fun warm-up games,
followed by a mixture of sports, team games and activities. This
session also includes lunchtime so please provide your child with a
packed lunch.
Children’s recreation: 1–5pm
During the afternoon activities may include: Our two
bouncy castles, rope swings, a mini tennis or badminton court, beat
the goalie, trampoline and more.
Please make sure all children bring a packed lunch and drink during these weeks and wear suitable clothing and footwear for sports activities and outdoor sessions. Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Netball
Venue: Elthorne Sports Centre
For ages: 9-16 years
Day/s: Monday to Friday
Dates: 18-22 August
Time: 2pm-4pm
Cost: £25
Level: Beginners - Intermediate
This outdoor netball session will offer participants the opportunity to practice basic netball techniques, learn new skills and work on team match-play situations. On Friday participants will take place in a tournement where prizes will be awarded. Limited places available.
Swimming lessons - crash courses
AK / AT
Venues:
Acton Swimming Baths,
Dormers Wells Leisure Centre,
Gurnell
Leisure Centre
For dates, times, ages, activities and prices please see the swimming timetable (word).
• All swimmers must wear a swimming hat. Lessons will run
subject to minimum numbers being met and must be booked at least
one week in advance of the course start date.
•
Online booking is
now available.
Kids Swim for Free
AK / AT
Venue:
Acton Swimming Baths,
Dormers Wells Leisure Centre,
Gurnell
Leisure Centre,
Northolt
Swimarama
For ages: Under 16s
Day/s: Mon-Fri
Dates:
Week 1, 2, 3
Time: See swimming timetable below
Cost: Free
All children under 16 that live or attend school in the borough of Ealing can swim for free for limited periods at the four centres shown below with a pass.
These fun swim sessions are a great way to introduce children and families to the benefits of taking part in physical activity.
|
Centre |
Day/s |
Times when you can swim for free |
|
Gurnell Leisure Centre |
Mon-Fri |
2-4pm |
|
Acton Swimming Baths |
Mon-Fri |
2-4pm |
|
Dormers Wells Leisure Centre |
Mon-Fri |
4-6pm |
Swimming - Kids for a quid
AK / AT
Venue:
Acton Swimming Baths,
Dormers Wells Leisure Centre,
Gurnell
Leisure Centre
For ages: Under 16 years
Day/s: Mon-Sat
Dates: Available all year
Time: Check pool timetable at centre
Cost: Mon-Sat - £1, Sunday - standard price
Kids can enjoy swimming for just £1, six days of the week. This will be available to junior members only. For more information on how to become a junior member please contact the centre.
Aqua Extreme
AK / AT
Venue:
Gurnell Leisure Centre
For ages: 8–12 years
Day/s: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Dates: July 28, 30. August 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18,
20, 22, 27 and 29.
Time: 1.30–3pm
Cost: £2.05 per session
Venue:
Acton Swimming Baths
For ages: 8–12 years
Day/s: Tuesdays
Dates: 5 and 19 August.
Time: 1.30–3pm
Cost: £2.05 per session
An exciting opportunity for 8–12 year olds to take part in Flip N Fun – an introduction to diving, mini Polo and Aqua Kids - a water workout to music. Children must be able to swim 25 metres and be confident in deep water. This is an all-inclusive session. To book please contact the centre direct on (020) 8998 3241.
Tennis camp
AK / AT
Venue: Twyford Sports Centre
For ages: 8-14 years
Day/s: Monday to Friday
Dates: 28 July-1 August
Time: 10am–4pm
Cost: £80 (£62 JLP) per week, £18 (£14 JLP) per
day (if spaces are available)
Coached by fully qualified instructors, sessions will include coaching, games, quizzes, competitions and video analysis.
Day trip included to the historic and exciting Wimbledon Museum, which incorporates a tour of the grounds and show courts. Plus a visit to a local tennis club where the children will have exclusive use of the grass courts.
20% discount*
When two or more children from the same family book for an
entire week of tennis camp, or a single child is booked on the
tennis camp and one or more weeks of 8-14 multi sports they will be
entitled to a 20% discount on the total price of the
booking.
Tennis courses
AK / AT
Venue:
Elthorne Sports Centre
Tennis lessons available please contact the centre for further details.
Tennis academy
Venue:
West
London Academy
For ages: 8–12 years and 12 years and over
Day/s: Mon, Wed, Fri
Time: 9.30am-10.30am
Dates:
Weeks 1 and 5
Cost: £2.50 per session (£1.90 JLP)
'Serve and volley' your way into summer with our holiday tennis academy. Sessions are supervised by qualified LTA coaches and held on the MUGA area (four courts). Focus is on enjoyment and tennis development. All abilities are welcome to attend.
AK / AT
Venue:
Elthorne Sports Centre
For ages: 5-11 years and 12-16 years
Day/s: Monday-Friday
Time: 5-11 years - 10-11am, 12-16 years - 11am-12noon
Dates: 4-8 August
Cost: £25 (£20 JLP) per week
Working towards achieving British Gymnastics Trampoline awards, you will learn the basics of trampolining or improve on your current skills.
Note: Badges and certificates cost an additional £1.60. Places are limited so please book early.