A wide range of activities which also provide a nutritious meal are on offer for all ages during the February half term.
Free places are available for children and young people who receive benefits-related free school meals and on a paid-for basis as well.
Places are also available for children and young people on Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP), those open to social care, or with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
However, the Isle of Wight Council is urging parents and carers to act now to avoid potentially missing out, as spaces are being booked up quickly.
Councillor Debbie Andre, Cabinet member for children’s services, said:
“Many families struggle financially during the school holidays — coping with the increased costs of food and childcare, while perhaps also living off a reduced income.
“This scheme exists to support these households, while offering children new opportunities and experiences that they may not have otherwise been able to access.”
The following organisations are offering activities and parents and carers wishing to find out more should contact the provider directly:
Scallywags Holiday Fun Club
Scallywags Holiday Fun Club are offering spaces for ages three to 18-year-olds.
Email: [email protected] or call 07977 709088 for more information.
West Wight Nursery
West Wight Nursery are offering places for five to ten-year-olds.
Call: (01983) 640190 or email: [email protected]
YMCA
YMCA are offering places at its day camps throughout the February half term holidays for children aged up to 12-years-old.
Email: [email protected] or call (01983) 862441 (option 4).
CM Sports
CM Sports is offering sports coaching and arts and crafts activities for eligible children aged five to 11, held at Barton Primary, Nine Acres Primary and Queensgate Primary.
Bookings: 02392 987881 or visit: http://www.cm-sports.co.uk
Island Riding Centre
Riding sessions with a healthy lunch provided for ages six to 14.
Bookings: (01983) 214000 or [email protected]
Aspire Ryde
Children’s play session and healthy meal in the Kingdom play activity centre for five to 18-year-olds. Email: [email protected] or call (01983) 716020.
Theatre Educational
Theatre Educational has a range of professional, experienced community arts tutors who will provide arts and theatre themed activity for seven to 16-year-olds at Oakfield Primary and Barton Primary schools.
Visit www.theatreeducational.co.uk for full details or call: 07984 170014.
The February half term Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) scheme is funded by the Department for Work and Pensions Household Support Fund and forms part of the council’s connect4communities programme.
After a fantastic response to last year’s activity programme, the scheme has been extended for 2022.
Applications for the Easter holiday period are now open to activity providers. If you represent an organisation and would like to learn more about the Healthy Activity and Food Scheme, please visit www.hants.gov.uk/connect4communities
