Free activities are back in Hull as ‘Healthy Holidays’ returns this summer.
Part of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme, it’s seen thousands of children, young people and families benefit from free, fun, healthy schemes during school holiday periods, in numerous locations across the city, as well as providing food and nutrition to families.
Funding for the programme comes from Hull City Council and the Department for Education, with Hull Culture and Leisure providing a number of activities.
Councillor Rob Pritchard, portfolio holder for culture and leisure, said: “We’re putting on a range of different events across the city, all of them free, but you are recommended to book ahead where you can.
“So many families have benefited from ‘Healthy Holidays’, and we’re pleased to be able to offer some help at a time when financial pressures have been hitting hard.”
Councillor Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, said: “Every family across the city can find something to enjoy from this programme.
“It was established to make sure that children and young people can still access free, nutritious food when schools are closed for the holidays.
“The cost of living crisis is still with us, and these schemes allow all to have fun during the summer holidays without having to shell out.”
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
There is loads going on in Hull this summer!
In most cases, booking is recommended, as there will only be limited walk-up spaces available for each bookable session.
Holiday Camps
Holiday camps are back this summer, delivered by First Step Sports.
These camps are a perfect way for children aged 8-13 to get active over summer and will be taking place at Costello Stadium, Ennerdale Leisure Centre and Woodford Leisure Centre.
30 places will be available each day and need to be booked online – though limited places will be available for ‘walk-ups’ on the day as well, on a first-come-first-served basis:
Costello Stadium 11am – 3pm
Ennerdale Leisure Centre 12pm – 4pm
Woodford Leisure Centre 1pm – 5pm
Week One
Monday 31 July
Tuesday 1 August
Wednesday 2 August
Thursday 3 August
Week Two
Monday 7 August
Tuesday 8 August
Wednesday 9 August
Thursday 10 August
Week Three
Monday 14 August
Tuesday 15 August
Wednesday 16 August
Thursday 17 August
Week Four
Monday 21 August
Tuesday 22 August
Wednesday 23 August
Thursday 24 August
Week Five
Tuesday 29 August
Wednesday 30 August
Thursday 31 August
Friday 1 September
Food is provided; if your child has any dietary requirements or allergies, please email towardsanactivehull@hcandl.co.uk at least 2 days before attendance.
Please also mention it to staff at registration.
For further information visit: HCAL Holidays
Free Junior swimming
Free junior swimming is back at Woodford Leisure Centre, Ennerdale Leisure Centre, and Beverley Road Baths.
Children aged 5 to 15 can attend these sessions for free, with no prior booking required, though please note under-8s must be accompanied by a paying adult.
To speed up your entrance into the session please download and complete a copy of the participant Free Activity Voucher, which every child will need to complete.
These are available to download here: Free Junior Swimming Sessions | Hull Culture and Leisure (hcandl.co.uk)
Free Junior Swimming Sessions (from week commencing Monday 31 July)
Ennerdale Leisure Centre – Mondays 3pm to 4pm, Tuesdays 11am to 12pm
Woodford Leisure Centre – Thursdays 4pm to 5pm
Beverley Road Baths – Fridays 2.30pm to 3.30pm
(There will also be sessions available later in the summer at the newly-refurbished Albert Avenue Pools – details TBC).
For further information visit: HCAL Holidays
Recycling Rebels
This summer we want children to learn about the importance of recycling to support our environment and the ways that we can help to do this.
Join in our craft activities, using recycled materials, including designing your own canvas shopping bag.
Sessions will be taking place at the Animal Education Centre and Pickering Park Aviary on the following days and times:
Animal Education Centre – Monday 31 July, 11am to 1pm
Pickering Park Aviary – Friday 4 August, 11.30am to 1.30pm
Please note children must be accompanied by an adult during these sessions.
Lunch is provided; if your child has any dietary requirements or allergies, please email towardsanactivehull@hcandl.co.uk at least 2 days before attendance.
Please also mention it to staff at registration.
Sessions are limited to a maximum of 15 child places per session, and this activity is recommended for children aged from 4 to 11.
For further information visit: HCAL Holidays
Magical Moths
This summer at the Animal Education Centre and Pickering Park Aviary, children can share in a moth storytime before participating in some moth-themed craft activities.
Children can learn more about our native moth inhabitants and be given the opportunity to observe and identify some of the local species.
Animal Education Centre – Monday 14 August, 11am to 1pm
Pickering Park Aviary – Friday 18 August, 11.30am to 1.30pm
Please note children must be accompanied by an adult during these sessions.
Lunch is provided; if your child has any dietary requirements or allergies, please note this when booking.
Please also mention it to our staff at registration.
Sessions are limited to a maximum of 15 child places per session, and this activity is recommended for children aged from 4 to 11.
For further information visit: HCAL Holidays
Active Through Football
Free turn up and play sessions for young people aged 14 and above.
It starts in the week commencing Monday 24 July, and is available every weekday throughout the summer except Bank Holiday Monday, 28 August.
Monday
1:30-3pm Tigers Trust Arena Youth Room
1:30-3pm University of Hull
6:50-7:50pm East Park
Tuesday
12-2pm Alderman Kneeshaw Recreation Ground
1-3pm Eastmount Recreation Ground
1:30-3:30pm Soccer Sensations
4:30-6:30pm Goodwin Trust
Wednesday
1:30-3pm University of Hull
7-8pm The Marvell College
Thursday
4:30-6pm Shelley Avenue
Friday
1:30-3pm Goodwin Trust
For more information on Active Through Football, contact Active Through Football Project Officer Tony Baker on 07548 157 180, or email anthony.baker@hcandl.co.uk
For more information, visit Healthy Holidays Hull
