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JULY -AUGUST 2021 PROGRAMME 4-16 YEAR OLDS
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Welcome
The getactiveabc team is ready! Are you? Get ready to shake up summer and say hello to holiday adventure at home with our sunshine-filled programme for families and young people of all ages. Get set for land-based adventure at our summer schemes, sports days and get-up-and-go activities. Or why not get adventurous [and maybe get wet!] at our splash-tastic watersports summer programme. There are so many things to do and ways to join in across all our activities this summer. All we need is you. So say goodbye to “I’m bored” and get ready to have serious fun and shake up your summer 2021! We are looking forward to welcoming you all to our summer programme. The getactiveabc team
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CRAZY SUMMER SCHEMES
Get ready to enjoy the fun this summer at the getactiveabc crazy summer schemes with a wide range of activities, sports, games and crafts, whilst making new friends in a fun and safe environment. All activities take place under the supervision of qualified coaches and experienced leaders. Our summer schemes take place on weekdays only.
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Banbridge
8-12 yrs 2-20 Aug
10.00am - 3.00pm
£45 & £29 [conc]
Dromore
5-12 yrs 19 July-20 Aug 10.00am - 3.00pm
£45 & £29 [conc]
Gilford
5-12 yrs 5-9 July, 19-23 July 16-20 Aug
10.00am - 3.00pm
£45 & £29 [conc]
Keady
5-12 yrs 19 July-20 Aug 10.00am - 3.00pm
£45 & £29 [conc]
Tandragee
5-12 yrs 19 July-20 Aug 10.00am - 3.00pm
£45 & £29 [conc]
Orchard
8-12 yrs 2-20 Aug
10.00am - 3.00pm
£45 & £29 [conc]
Rathfriland
5-12 yrs 19 July-20 Aug 10.00am - 3.00pm
£45 & £29 [conc]
Richhill
5-12 yrs 19 July-20 Aug 10.00am - 3.00pm
£45 & £29 [conc]
South Lake 8-12 yrs 2-20 Aug Multi Sports Scheme
Week 1 & Week 3: £15 per child per Dance: 10.00am - 12.00noon session for the Multisports: 2.00pm - 4.00pm week Week 2: Gymnastic camp: 10.00am - 12.00noon & 2.00pm - 4.00pm
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ABC Inclusive Summer Scheme Inclusive sports and physical activity opportunities for children with a disability, along with siblings and friends. Price: Times: Location: Junior Scheme: Senior Scheme:
£10 per person for 2 days 10.00am - 3.00pm Dromore Community Centre [Age 7-11 yrs] 26 - 27 July [Age 12-16 yrs] 29 - 30 July
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As this is primarily a sport and physical activity summer scheme, participants should have an interest in this. 1:1 care will not be provided so children must be able to attend independently or have a friend/sibling to assist. Please register your interest with Colleen Connolly Inclusive Sport & Leisure Officer e ColleenConnolly@dsni.co.uk p 07769 250 885
Get ready to make a splash! £1.00 swims are back so get ready to have serious fun in our pools at South Lake Leisure Centre, Craigavon, Orchard Leisure Centre, Armagh and Banbridge Leisure Centre. It is a splash-tastic offer so dive on in and make some waves! Dates: 1 July - 31 Aug Times: 9.00am - 5.00pm | Mon to Sun* Ages: 17 years & under *£1 swims consist of a 1 hour swim sesion | Applies to ages 17 years & under | Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult | Children aged 4 and under swim free | Subject to centre normal opening times.
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This summer get ready to get seriously active with a wide selection of sports sessions for FREE at 22 multi-use games areas [MUGAs) throughout the borough! Dates: 19 Jul - 29 Aug Weekly Sessions Price: Free Ages: 8-16 yrs
ARMAGH MUGA LOCATIONS:
Callanbridge MUGA | Drumarg MUGA | Drumbreda MUGA | Longstone MUGA | Millfield MUGA | Mullacreevie MUGA | Markethill Primary School
CRAIGAVON MUGA LOCATIONS:
Bleary MUGA | Donacloney Primary School | Scotch Street MUGA | Killicomaine MUGA | Magherlin MUGA | Brownstown MUGA | Maghery MUGA | North Lurgan MUGA | Taghnevan MUGA | Ardowen MUGA | Clonmeen MUGA | Parkmore MUGA | Portadown People’s Park MUGA | Churchill MUGA | Mourneview MUGA | Corcrain All Weather Pitch |
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WEEKLY SESS IONS
BANBRIDGE MUGA LOCATIONS: Laurencetown MUGA
The MUGA Summer Sports Programme is suitable for children aged 8 - 16 yrs and sessions are led by experienced coaches who will ensure you have fun, learn new skills and get the best out of each session. Various types of sports and games will be played such as football, basketball and tennis. To book a place on this programme at any of the venues please contact Alex Clifford p 07436 537 845 or e Alex.Clifford @armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk
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Get Ready For Girls Soccer Camp Our Soccer sessions are an exciting opportunity for girls to develop and improve their football, futsal and fundamental skills over a short period of time, as well as making new friends in a structured, fun and safe environment.
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Price: £10.00 for all sessions Ages: 9yrs - 11yrs Times: 2.00pm - 3.00pm Cathedral Road Recreation Centre, Armagh 19 & 26 Jul | 2, 9, 16 & 23 Aug Havelock Park, Banbridge 20 & 27 Jul | 3, 10, 17 & 24 Aug Portadown People’s Park, Portadown 21 & 28 Jul | 4, 11, 18 & 25 Aug For further information on our camps please contact e Aaron.McNeill@ armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk
Shake Up Summer Dance Club! Jump around to the music and learn to pull some impressive dance moves with fun-filled summer dance sessions. Boys and girls aged 6 to 10 yrs - get ready to try something new, while having fun and meeting new friends. Under the supervision of our experienced staff, kids will learn fun combinations, develop new skills and gain confidence. Price: £10.00 for all sessions // Ages: 6-10 yrs // Times: 3.15pm - 4.15pm Cathedral Road Recreation Centre, Armagh // 19 & 26 Jul | 2, 9, 16 & 23 Aug Havelock Park, Banbridge // 20 & 27 Jul | 3, 10, 17, 24 Aug Portadown People’s Park*, Portadown // 21 & 28 Jul | 4, 11, 18, 25 Aug
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Play In The Community Just use your imagination, we will bring the stuff! Think of: Create something out of bits and pieces – boxes, tubing, cartons etc.| Create patterns | Build something – maybe a bridge | Make up your own game | Build a den | Dress up | Try some games | Have a nature walk and collect natural items to make something | Use chalk/paints/ markers | Skipping/hoop games.
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Craigavon Lakes
4-11 yrs 1, 8 & 22 July
10.00am - 12.00noon
FREE
Gilford
5-12 yrs 1, 8 & 22 July
2.00pm - 4.00pm
FREE
Keady Glen
5-12 yrs 2, 9 & 23 July
10.00am - 12.00noon
FREE
We are providing play for children aged 4 - 12 years regardless of ability. You are invited to come and take part in the FREE play sessions and events facilitated by Playboard NI. For further information e PITC@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk
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Shake Up Summer Street Soccer
Dates: 17 July - 21 Aug [Every Saturday] Times: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Price: Free sessions Ages: 12-17 yrs
The Street Soccer project provides weekly football at various synthetic pitch venues throughout the borough.
Locations: Brownstown 3G Pitch | Clan Na Gael MUGA | Craigavon City FC 3G Pitch | Portadown People’s Park 3G Pitch | Lurgan Town FC 3G Pitch
Participants will take part in weekly 5-a-side competitions to find out who the street soccer champions are within the borough whilst also focusing on good relations, team building, and other fitness elements.
To book a place on this programme at any of the venues please contact e Alex.Clifford@ armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk p 07436 537 845 Drop-ins also welcome at each session.
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Street Play Traditional fun games on the street or in the garden facilitated by our Play Development team. Games like they used to be including kerbsy, hopscotch, drawing with chalk/paints/ markers, Jacks, Blind Man’s Bluff, No Walking, no talking, no laughing, no moving, Marbles, Nature picture, Hunts, Skipping/ hoop games. Programme consists of 2 x 2 hour sessions per area.
Price: Free Ages: 4-12 YEARS Dates & Times: 31 July | 2 areas SESSION 1 | 10.00am - 12.00noon 7 Aug | 2 areas SESSION 2 | 2.30pm - 4.30pm 14 Aug | 2 areas SESSION 1 | 10.00am - 12.00noon 21 Aug | 2 areas SESSION 2 | 2.30pm - 4.30pm Locations: Dromore Town Park | Palace Stables | Portadown People’s Park | Lurgan Park Facilitated by PlayBoard Northern Ireland For further information
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South Lake Watersports, Craigavon Get adventurous on the lakes at South Lake Watersports, Craigavon. Prepare for serious summer fun, adventure, speed, laughter, and even getting a little bit wet at Northern Ireland’s newest Watersports Centre and Aqua Park! Kayaking, canoeing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, banana boating, and much more! Say hello to unforgettable ”whoopeeee’ water and land-based adventure whatever your age, experience and ability, all set within the stunning grounds of Craigavon City Park. Our new Aqua Park promises even more ‘total wipeout’ style adventure. We cater for individual ‘pay and play’ sessions as well as visits from groups. Fuel your adventure at our on-site ‘Cafe Incredable’ serving delicious all-day food and beverages. Why not get afloat and social by joining South Lake Sailing Club and South Lake Paddlers Club?
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INDIVIDUAL TUBING: £6.00 | Age 5-12 yrs | 30 Minutes Mon | Wed | Fri | 12.00noon-2.00pm FAMILY SNOWTUBING: 30 minutes for up to 5 people from the same family or bubble £30 | Age 3+ yrs
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SUMMER ACTIVITY SPECIAL : Tube | Footgolf | Food £10 | Age 7-14 yrs | 2.5 Hours Tues & Thurs: 10:00am - 12:30pm Sun: 14:00 - 16:30
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Get ready to whizz down the slopes or score a birdie in Footgolf at our Summer Activity Special in July and Aug every Tuesday & Thursday [10.00am-12:30pm] Sunday [ 2.00pm - 4:30pm]
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Weekdays: 10:00 | 10:30 | 14:00 | 14:30 | 18:00 | 18:30 Weekend: 10:00 | 10:30 | 16:00 | 16:30 SNOWTUBING PARTIES: 1 hour for up to 12 juniors £72.00 | Age 5-15 yrs | with food extra £3.00pp Weekdays: 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 Weekend: 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 SUMMER FOOTGOLF SPECIAL: Summer FootGolf Pass | £30.00 | Age 3-16 yrs
Gosford Forest Park Get Ready For Adventure Gosford Forest Park is an adventure paradise for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. This fabulous natural playground is perfect for challenging trails and treks, cycling, wildlife spotting and adventure sports. The park highlights include a magnificent herd of red deer and seeing them up close, even if it isn’t your first time, will still catch your breath! The excitement
continues with the park’s new 3km woodland outdoor play area featuring five unique superstructures, an adventure for all your little giants! Enjoy the 16km of multi-use trails for walking, running, cycling and horseriding. ‘All Out Trekking’ provides an inclusive opportunity for people of all abilities [age 12+] to access the forest’s walking and mountain biking trails using an off road, battery powered vehicle.
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Cycle Hire & Parks GET IN THE SADDLE AND PEDAL THROUGH OUR PARKS. On your doorstep this summer are a huge variety of stunning parks and what better way to view them than on a bike with the family. 18 | getactiveabc.com/summer
Bring your own or take advantage of our new Cycle Hire scheme at South Lake Leisure Centre, offering an extensive range of bicycles for hire, including a selection of inclusive bikes for family exploration. Then it is time to sort the map, picnic or barbeque for along the way. Family fun for everyone, quality time and the tranquil beauty of our parks and open spaces across the borough. Smiles all round!
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Kinnego & Bushcraft Outdoors, fresh air, stunning views and a family experience to remember is the name of the game this summer at Kinnego Marina and Oxford Island Nature Reserve. The largest marina on Lough Neagh, amenities include fully sheltered
berths, a caravan, camping and glamping area, slipway and Galley Café. The team at Bushcraft offer an exciting range of group adventure activities. Enjoy the large network of walking trails around Oxford Island, bird watching hides, wildlife ponds, forests and wildflower meadows. Stop off at Loughside Café for refreshments and enjoy the play parks.
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LOUGHGALL COUNTRY PARK
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Catch a birdie [or fish!] in this family-oriented park that goes hand-in-hand with summer. Traditional and natural woodland play parks will keep the younger kids occupied whilst the golf practice area, golf course, fishing, tennis, soccer pitches and walking and cycle trails add up to a great summer day out for all the family. w getactiveabc.com/loughgall
STAY & PLAY Get pitch perfect and make some truly magical family memories this summer. Caravanning and camping is an amazing way to give children freedom to roam and discover the beauty of their local area.
Our facilities at Kinnego Marina Caravan & Camping Park, Clare Glen Caravan Park and Gosford Forest Park Camping & Caravanning are attracting more and more people to pitch up and chill out while surrounded by nature. w getactiveabc.com/camping
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Get Active Memberships Get ready to flex
A membership with getactiveabc promises flexible fitness and gives you access to nine different facilities for one price. We all know being active makes us happier and healthier. With us, fitting fitness into your lifestyle has never been simpler. Whether you work in one location in the Borough and live in another, like to work out early in the morning or at lunchtime, we have a wide variety of activities throughout our nine facilities to keep you motivated. REAP THE BENEFITS One membership provides use of multiple Centres • 8 days in advance online booking for gym, class & swim • Newly refurbished gyms Oct 2020 • No admin or induction fee • Freeze option available
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