Useful Links for Parents
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The HAF programme is for children and young people aged 5 to 16 years who are eligible for benefit related free school meals. Children and young people and their families will be able to access free activities during the Easter, Summer and Christmas 2024 holidays.
The Department for Education's (DfE) Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) has provided funding for the scheme.
For more information visit our website https://go.walsall.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/holiday-activities-programme-haf
Easter Holiday Activities 2024
Easter Holiday Camp
Sporting Your Futures are delivering another free Easter Holiday provision in Walsall. All children and young people will have the opportunity to experience a range of sports; Animal Man, Nerf guns, cooking, and much more alongside a free hot meal every day they attend. Places are limited so first come first served, this is for children who are eligible for Free School Meals.
Venue:
Walsall Sea Cadets, Eldon Street WS1 2JS.
Dates:
Monday 25th March – Thursday 28th March
Session Times:
1:30pm – 5:30pm
Register each child on this form: https://bit.ly/3uQzzoW
BoxStars Holiday Club
All Stars Walsall, in partnership with Fearless Boxing Academy, is proud to present the Walsall Holiday Programme. This enriching experience is set to take place at the Fearless Boxing Academy, conveniently located at Milton Street, WS1 4LA.
Scheduled from Monday, 25th to Thursday, 28th March 2024, the programme will run daily from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This Easter, they are inviting your children to embark on a unique journey with their BoxStars holiday club. They are offering four foundational pillars: Sports, Education, Health & Well-being, and Networking. They’ve carefully designed their holiday club to ensure that participants not only learn the basics of boxing from their experienced coaches but also engage in activities that foster agility, coordination, and confidence.
Their holiday club is more than just a boxing programme; it’s a comprehensive experience designed to energise and challenge children. Participants will enjoy a variety of stimulating activities, including:
board games
table tennis
pool
foosball
arts and crafts
drumming sessions
Additionally, they will be incorporating lessons on healthy eating into the curriculum, creating a fun and educational environment that emphasises teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal development.
Sounds good? Sign up to Walsall’s Holiday Activities and Food Programme by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/4c7NyYu
UK Futures Holiday Camp
UK Futures Holiday Club is a safe, fun, and educational environment for children. This Easter they are offering:
🎨 Arts and Crafts: Creative minds will flourish as children explore their artistic talents through various crafts and projects.
🌿 Outdoor Adventures: Let your children embrace the great outdoors with nature walks, scavenger hunts, and team-building games.
📚 Educational Workshops: Exciting workshops designed to enhance your children’s knowledge while having a blast. Topics include science experiments, storytelling, and more!
🎯 Sports and Games: From football and basketball to board games and puzzles, they’ve got something for everyone to enjoy.
🍎 Healthy Snacks: They prioritise nutritious snacks to keep your children energised and refreshed throughout the day.
✨ Fun and Friendship: Their holiday club encourages social interaction and the development of new friendships in a supportive atmosphere.
These fun events will all be taking place on 25th – 28th March, at 10:00am-2:00pm daily, at St Matthews Centre WS1 3DG. You can register for this activity by joining Walsall’s Holiday Activities and Food Programme: https://bit.ly/4c7NyYu