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HoIiday Activities & Food Programme (HAF)

• Welcome to the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Newsletter. This is where you can get all of the info on all things HAF! We are here to let you know about the great activities and offers available in the East Riding this Easter for children and young people who receive free school meals. 

Free activities in the Easter Holidays for 5-16 year olds

Scroll down to find out more about FREE places on a number of fun activities across the East Riding. There's something for everyone from football camps to craft session to dj workshops. Some activities are just for children, other are specifically for teenagers such as the Learn to Lead and there are also some families events where everyone can enjoy the day together.

If you see something you like, get in touch with the activity organiser to secure your place. Plus you can book as many places as you like!  All places are free to those in receipt of Free School Meals, and all participants will receive free food or snacks during the activities. There's no catch, just come along and have fun! 

Enjoy the holidays...

Fun leadership programme (Beverley)

Learn To Lead is perfect for any young person aged 11-16 who has a passion for sport and is thinking about being a sports coach, activity leader or wants to learn more about motivating and inspiring children.

The programme aims to help young people develop essential leadership skills to help them deliver physical activities to younger participants in Beverley.

Learn To Lead is jam-packed with fun and engaging games and practical activities to suit all.  Come and enjoy a whole week's activities for free.

POD Picnic (Withernsea)

Come down to the Millennium Green Play Park on 14 April 2022 between 11am and 3pm and let the whole family take part in lots of activities, competitions, games and of course......a picnic. 

Calling all budding artists (Driffield)

Let the kids have some creative fun at our Easter and Spring themed Holiday clubs. We'll have fun making lots of Easter crafts, spring themed crafts, playing games, learning new skills, making new friends going on treasure hunts and much, much more.  The sessions are suitable for 5-11 year olds.

Please get in touch for more information - kirstyhickson@thecreationstation.co.uk

Endorphins (Hedon, Beverley, Goole & Bridlington)

Our inclusive SEND action packed programme gives children and young people the chance to try up to 40 different activities including football, frisbee, arts and crafts, inflatables, circus skills, drama workshops and DJ’ing.  All the activities are adaptive so that any child regardless of the ability can join in.  Suitable for children aged 8-16 years.

For more information, please contact:

Ellie Whitfield on 07907 386020 Email: ellie@endorphins.uk or

Stevie Coldwell on 07907 386017 Email: stevie@endorphins.uk

In the Canopy (Howden)

Have a go at fire lighting, den building, tree-climbing and nature crafts over 2 hour on Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th April at either 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm. During the sessions, children will be able to participate in the following:

We’ll also help the children to cook a healthy snack over a fire and they’ll sow and bring home an edible garden in a planter. To book a place call Sal on 07870 246702, Josie on 07907 925875 or via email to inthecanopycic@gmail.com.

Flying Futures (Bridlington)

This Easter programme will be full of Easter crafts and fun, original indoor and outdoor games, with lunch provided for 5-16 year olds. There will be plenty of active and adventurous activities, including archery, capture the flag, rock climbing, football, teamwork challenges, rounders, basketball, inflatable obstacle course and many more! 

Young People Count (Pocklington)

Fun activities for 11-18 year olds to enjoy in Pocklington and the surrounding areas including cooking, dance, graffiti and technology workshops. Come and have a go for FREE.

For more information, please call 07910 187028

Hull FC (Goole, Hedon, Willerby, Keyingham & Beverley)

Take part in fun activities including rugby league camps (12-16 years), disability camps (5-16 years) or multi-skills camps (5-11 years) for FREE. Look out for the 1st team players too.

For more information, please contact james.price@hullfc.com

Sport & Dance Activity Camps (Beverley, Cottingham & Anlaby)

Children (5-12 years) can choose from 10 scheduled activities per day, including sports, dance, arts and crafts, Kids Vs Coach challenges and will take part in a nutritional workshop. All activities are FREE.

Sessions run from 9.30am - 4.30pm

Football Camps (Beverley, Cottingham & Anlaby

What better way to spend the school holidays, keep active, have fun, and PLAY FOOTBALL!

Ballers follows a timetable to ensure all participants practice a combination of different drills, skills, and techniques. The Ballers timetable is broken down into four different skill activities per day, followed by a tournament/games structure in the afternoon. The group is separated in line with their age/ability on the day. At the end of each week a Baller of the Week is announced for both groups, the winner receives a Ballers medal.

Sessions run from 9.30am - 1.30pm and are for 5-12 year olds.

Cycling fun skills (Beverley, Cottingham & Anlaby)

Want to learn to ride or love cycling? Come and try our cycling activities (learn to ride, cycle maintenance, cycle skills, road awareness games and cross country) in a non-traffic environment. The sessions are suitable for ages 6-13 years regardless of abilities.

All equipment: cycles, helmets etc. will be provided

The Hinge (Bridlington)

Enjoy a jam packed, fun Easter Holiday Activity schedule for children aged 5-12 years old. Get in touch with The Hinge to find out more on (01262) 679671. Parents must complete a registration form before we can secure their place.

Tons of FREE events in Goole for 8-16 year olds. Just simply turn up and register....

HAF Festival in Goole

Come down to the HAF Youth Festival (8-16 year olds) on Thursday 21 April 2022 at 11am – 3pm in West Park Goole

Enjoy for FREE a climbing wall, inflatables and so much more

More details please email: info.gooleyouthaction@gmail.com

Lego Art and Make & Play Story Books (Cottingham & Goole)

Build amazing pictures from LEGO and become a LEGO master. Sessions are suitable for children aged 8+. Those younger must be accompanied by an adult. No need to book, just drop in.

Join a fun crafty session and make props to help bring the story of Walking Through The Jungle by Julie Lacome come alive with our expert storytellers and puppeteers.  This event is suitable for those aged 6-11 years.  

More activities coming soon..........

These sessions look amazing, but what we would really like to know is what activities your child would like to do in the summer holidays.

Please share your views in the next HAF newsletter to help us plan this programme around your wishes.

The Holiday Activities and Food programme is funded by the Department for Education