Heatwave activities week 4

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Things to do: Heatwave 2020

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Reading fun for kids

This year’s Summer Reading Challenge is all online this year and about funny books, happiness and having a laugh. The Challenge aims to make sure children aged 4-11 keep up the reading habit over the summer and discover new authors and types of books to read. 

Find out more


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Teens

Young people aged 13+ who live or go to school or college in Islington, can sign up for free Summerversity courses. Here are what's coming up next week.

Activities: week 4, Monday 10 August

Football Camp 2
Take your football technique to another level, working on ball skills, footwork, fitness, team play, shooting and passing and more.  Both girls and boys of all abilities are welcome.
Book your place


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Young adults

The Launchpad programme helps young people 16+ prepare for work, careers and further education. Find out what's on next week.

Activities: week 4, Monday 10 August

Soapbox Online: Music Production
Join specialist music production facilitators from Soapbox Youth Hub for an online course in how to create and produce your own tracks.
Book your place

Stand Up For Yourself
This is a one week course helping young people grow in confidence through comedy. Learn how to improvise, find the funny in your daily lives, write a joke, create a sketch, plus learn presentation skills and microphone techniques.
Book your place


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Online courses

If your child is shielding have a look at the online Summerversity and Launchpad courses. Book your place as normal, but email the course provider to let them know your child is shielding and we will do our best to give you a place.

Check out the courses

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Stay updated this summer

Over the next few weeks we will be providing information about summer activities, exam results, and starting or returning to school or nursery in two of our family e-newsletters. Sign up now to stay in the know.

Sign up if your child is aged 0-5

Sign up if your child is aged 5-19