Free holiday sports camps and activities are back for the Easter holidays.
The programme is provided by Hull Culture and Leisure, funded by Hull City Council and the Department for Education as part of the Holiday and Activities and Food Programme, and will run Monday 3 – Friday 14 April.
Holiday camps with First Step Sport will take place across Costello Stadium, Ennerdale and Woodford Leisure Centres and are a perfect way to keep children aged 8-13 years active during the holidays. Hot food is provided and booking is advised, although there are a limited number of walk-up spaces available.
Free junior swimming sessions also return to Woodford, Ennerdale and Beverley Road Baths for children aged 5–15 years. Under 8s must be accompanied by a paying adult and no booking is required.
Fun, float and splash sessions are coming to Beverley Road Baths for family sessions with children aged 5–11 years. The sessions will be held 2.15-3.15pm Wednesday 5 and Wednesday 12 April. Children enter for free and under 8s must be accompanied by an adult paying £1. Booking for these sessions is essential.
New for this Easter are introduction to table tennis sessions at Woodford Leisure Centre for 8 – 13-year-olds to learn the sport. All equipment is provided, as well as a hot lunch and the sessions are delivered by a table tennis coach. Sessions take place at Woodford Leisure Centre from 1 – 3pm on Monday 3, Wednesday 5 and 12 April. Places are limited, so book online here.
Families can visit one of the city’s two animal education centres to learn about the importance of the humble bumblebee. Children will be given the opportunity to take part in creative bee crafts, including designing a plant pot with a bee-enticing flower seed, which can be taken home and placed in their garden, to further support these misunderstood but vitally important insects. Sessions can be booked at East Park and Pickering Park and include a free lunch.
Children can also learn all about the wondrous animals in our world. Children can take part in a practical craft session based around different animals and what makes them unique regarding their senses and habitats. Sessions are bookable at East Park and Pickering Park with lunch provided.
Alison Walker, Leisure Director for Hull Culture and Leisure Ltd said:
“This Easter programme offers a huge range of things to suit children of all ages, with the bonus of healthy food also provided. There’s something for everyone.”
Information about the full Easter programme and access to booking can be found here or activities can booked direct at the leisure centres. For further free activities which also include a nutritious food offer, as well as a full SEND programme, visit www.healthyholidayshull.org.
