February half term holiday activity programme

www.lancaster.gov.uk

February Half Term 2012 Edition

FEBRUARY 2012 EDITION

13 February - 18 February

SPORTS, ARTS AND MUSEUM COURSES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Make a

at your local pool!

All of our swimming pools are opening for longer this half term so there’s even more time to have fun with your friends or family. For pool opening times and details of lessons, parties and fitness classes please visit our website or telephone:

Carnforth Swimming Pool

01524 734699

Hornby Swimming Pool

015242 21119

Heysham Swimming Pool

01524 420763

Salt Ayre Sports Centre

01524 847540

www.lancaster.gov.uk/swimming

Salt Ayre Look out kids, the party starts here! Salt Ayre Sports Centre’s Crazy Inflatable Fun Party is a totally new way of having fun in the pool.

fun party

During the 2 hours of mayhem you’ll be able to enjoy racing along the giant inflatable obstacle course as well as using our new range of floats that come in all shapes and sizes.

Our water slide and spa pool will also be open for the duration of the session. There will also be music, organised fun games and prizes that are all included in the price.

Please note that you CANNOT book this activity, it is pay on the day only.

Tickets will be on sale from 9.45am on the day. To use the water slide you must be a minimum height of 1.3m.

Tuesday 14 February | 10am to 12pm | £4

February 2012 Programme Come and join Lancaster City Council for a week of exciting activities that are guaranteed to keep you busy during the half term holiday.

What better way to spend your holiday than sprinting from one workshop to the next with our action packed programme of events? With so much on offer, we know you’ll be stuck for choice!

New for this half term is the amazing live action computer game called “Blue, Green, Yellow, Dead “ where you can become part of the action as you take on the zombies in a crazy maze. For the more creative types, new activities such as fantastic funny faces, animal puppet making and ugly bug house making should keep you busy. Whatever you decide to try this holiday, you’re sure to have lots of fun, make new friends and have a truly memorable experience.

How to use this guide

Contents 2012 Programme

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Booking Information

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A-Z Activity Guide 6 All you need to know about the activities on offer.

The details for all of our holiday activities can be found in this brochure, listed in both A to Z format and in a day by day format. The back page also has an ‘at a glance’ section that lists all the activities in date order.

Activity Programme 10 Day-to-day guide to all the activities on offer.

Please note that each workshop has different requirements e.g. age, specific clothing, venues vary and transport is sometimes provided. Please see each workshop individually. Please also note that due to some workshops being outdoors they are weather dependant and can be cancelled on the day. If you are concerned on the day if a particular activity is running or not, please contact Salt Ayre Sports Centre for confirmation.

Booking Form Centre All bookings MUST be made by filling in this form.

At A Glance Back All the activities available in a quick-to-view format.

Activities for under 8 year olds Throughout our brochure you will find an increased number of workshops for 4 to 7 year olds.

PLEASE NOTE: A responsible adult must stay on site during any workshop for children under 8 years old. Parents are expected to take part with their child in some workshops.

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Booking Information Bookings can be taken in three ways: • In person (from Monday 23 January) • By post (from Monday 23 January) • By phone (from Monday 23 January) Please note that booking is required for all activities in this programme including all FREE activities. Any activities that are provided at Carnforth, Heysham and Hornby swimming pools must be booked directly with them during their normal opening hours.

1. To book and pay in person Bookings with cash and card payments can be made in person by visiting Salt Ayre Sports Centre between 8am and 9pm Monday to Friday, or between 8am and 6pm Saturday and Sunday. Be sure to have a fully completed booking form for each applicant and your payment.

2. To book and pay by postal application (no cash, cheques only) 1. Cheques are the only means of payment when applying by post.

2. Firstly, fully complete a booking form (you will find two forms at the centre pages of this booklet). Use only one form per person.

3. Calculate the cost of the activities booked.

4. Across your cheque, write in words “An amount not to exceed £...”

5. Make the cheque payable to Lancaster City Council and sign the cheque. We will write in the final amount and send you your receipt.

6. Make sure you have signed and dated the declaration.

PAY

An amount not to exceed £18

This system reduces the number of cheques that may have to be returned to customers, due to the unavailability of some activities when booking. For example: 3 activities at £6 each = £18 £

Signature

Only two activities available, amount due = £12

Complete the process by placing your cheque(s) and booking form(s) in an envelope and send to: Holiday Activity Programme, Salt Ayre Sports Centre, Salt Ayre Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5JS

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3. To book and pay by phone (payments of £5 or more only) To book and pay for your activities by phone, call the Holiday Activity Programme Booking and Information Line on 01524 842493 – Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm or 01524 847540 – Monday to Friday, 7am to 8pm and weekends 8am to 6pm. Our friendly staff will guide you through the booking process. Please have the following details at hand: • Applicant(s) name and date of birth • Address and post code • Contact and emergency telephone number • Your credit / debit card details All applicants for the Holiday Activity Programme will require a parent or guardian declaration.

This will be done during your booking.

ACCEPTED CARDS

Additional Information Activity information - We strongly advise that all participants wear suitable clothing for the activity that they are due to take part in. Information about suitable clothing or requirements for each session can be found in pages 10 to 15.

Disabled access - Where possible, we use premises which are fully accessible. If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact the holiday activity team on 01524 582825.

Enquiries and further details - The Holiday Activity Programme Office is based at: Salt Ayre Sports Centre, Salt Ayre Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5JS. To obtain extra brochures or for general enquiries, please contact the Holiday Activity Programme Information and Booking Line on (01524) 842493. Further booking forms can be downloaded from the council’s website at www.lancaster.gov.uk/holidayprogramme.

The programme is correct at the time of going to print. However, the organisers reserve the right to make changes. Participation in all the activities is entirely at the participant’s own risk. Lancaster City Council regrets that under no circumstances can refunds be given, unless the council cancels the activity due to minimum numbers or any unforeseen circumstances.

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A-Z - Activity Guide Animal puppet show at Happy Mount Park NEW and FREE! Show your creative side and make some amazing colourful animal puppets. You’ll get the opportunity to perform a small show to your parents/guardians at the end of the session to show them what you’ve created. We supply all the materials - you provide the imagination.

Archery – Family fun NEW! If you fancy becoming the next Robin Hood, why not come along and try your hand at archery? We will teach you all the skills needed to hit the board every time. You will take part in team games, individual games, scoring games and balloon popping. This course is ideal for beginners.

Badge swim You can swim up to 5,000 meters in our badge swim session. Come and have a go and see how far you can swim. A badge and certificate are included in the price. Under 8s must be supervised in the building at all times by a responsible person of at least 16 years of age.

“Blue, Green, Yellow, Dead” – Live action zombie computer game NEW! It's dark and claustrophobic but you have a mission - find three vials - blue, green and yellow. If you don't you could end up dead! In this amazing live action computer game, you’re armed with a high quality paintball gun and have to survive using the best of your abilities. There’s trapdoors, dead-ends and zombies to confuse you. Have you got what it takes to make sure that your game is not over?

Please note that the paintball guns are only used to shoot zombies (not each other). You must be of a reasonable level of fitness to participate in this activity.

Cycle games NEW! If you know how to cycle, then why not try the challenge of playing games whilst riding your bike?

Enjoy competing in pairs or in teams with activities such as the slalom and cone-heads to name but a few. Challenge yourself to do the balance box and many more exciting games in this fun and active session. This session takes place indoors, so the weather can’t spoil the fun.

Diving school Learn how to dive with our fully qualified swimming teacher. Learn how to perform sitting, standing dives, dive through hoops and dive down to the bottom of the deep end for treasure. All participants must be competent in deep water.

Dodgeball You’ve seen the movie now come down to Salt Ayre and try it for yourself. Not only will you learn and practice the skills required, but this fun and crazy session will allow you to put those skills into the Dodgeball game format. So get yourself to Salt Ayre Sports Centre to try something a little different and have a really great time.

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Did you know? All of our holiday activities are run by trained professionals who are experts at working with young people.

Whatever you get up to this half term, rest assured that you will be in safe hands!

Extreme sports – indoor skydiving / snowboarding / climbing / luging Calling all adrenaline junkies! Test your nerves with two indoor skydives at Airkix (airkix.com) where you’ll experience the thrill of skydiving indoors*. After you’ve landed it’s time to hit the slopes at Chill Factore with an hour of snowboarding lessons, a climbing wall experience and finally a return to the slopes with a fun luging session. All the activities are supervised by experienced, qualified coaches and all the equipment is supplied. * To take your skydiving experience to the max, why not dare to try the high-flyer challenge using a 30ft high chamber? If you are up for it, this experience will cost an extra £5 per person on the day.

Fantastic funny faces NEW!

Family inflatable fun NEW! Salt Ayre Sports Centre’s brand new inflatable obstacle course is great for kids, but this special session lets mums and dads join in on the fun. As well as the obstacle course, there’s floats, games and the water slide to keep everyone happy.

Fencing Come and learn the noble art of fencing and take your first steps to becoming the next Musketeer “all for one and one for all”. This introductory session will teach you all the correct techniques you will need to complete the fencing competition at the end of the session. This course is ideal for beginners.

Fire building at Regent Park NEW! Experience the thrill of building safe fires, toast marshmallows and make a delicious s’more (marshmallow biscuit).

Floats and inflatables party at Heysham Pool Have lots of fun this February at our special pool party. Bring your own floats, inflatables and toys or enjoy the ones provided at the pool and splash along to the freshest pop music. Under 8s must be supervised in the water at all times by a responsible person of at least 16 years of age.

Fun and games at Hornby Pool Join in the fun at Hornby Pool with this special session for 8 to 16 year olds. Meet new friends or bring a group of your mates for two hours of team games, inflatables and lots and lots of fun.

Giant fun games at Regent Park FREE! A great selection of games and activities including, giant Jenga, giant Connect 4 and snakes and ladders. This is a great session for anyone who just wants to have fun.

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A-Z Activity Guide

Use your creative skills and design some fantastic funny faces. Decorate your own mask using a bundle of materials and colourful paints. This fun and exciting workshop is guaranteed to make you smile.

Goofy golf NEW and FREE! Come along and join in the goofiness! Practice putting and chipping some golf balls in to targets to win as many points as you can. Will you be crowned the goofy golf champion of the park?

Indoor mini tennis NEW! Mini tennis is a fun way for anyone aged between 4 and 7 years to learn the basic skills of tennis and has been designed to allow young players to develop at a speed that suits them. All sessions will be delivered by a professional tennis coach.

Indoor tennis NEW! Indoor tennis is a great way for anyone aged between 8 and 12 years to learn the basic skills of tennis. During this session you will learn the basic skills of the game including forehand, backhand volley and serve. You will then get chance to try your newly developed skills in an end of session competition. All sessions will be delivered by a professional tennis coach.

Learn to cycle This short course is aimed at children who cannot yet ride or still use stabilisers. Please bring a roadworthy bike which allows the seat to be lowered so that your child can get his/her feet flat on the ground and suitable clothing for being indoors.

Learn to cycle - Level 2 NEW! This new course is aimed at children who’ve recently learnt to ride a bike and want to improve their riding skills. Please bring a roadworthy bike which allows the seat to be lowered so that your child can get his/her feet flat on the ground.

Learn to swim week at Carnforth Pool This course is 5 days in length and is ideal for the non-swimmer to gain the basics of water propulsion and water confidence. This is achieved by learning the basic skills of swimming and lots of other fun activities.

Morecambe FC v Macclesfield Town (includes coaching and ground tour) NEW! Join us for a tour of the brand new Globe Arena, the home of Morecambe Football Club and take part in a coaching session on the new outdoor Astro-Turf training pitches. You will be taught by Morecambe FC’s very own fully qualified coaches. You’ll then spend the evening on the best pitchside seats to watch the match against Macclesfield Town and not miss a second of the action. If you’re a fan of the Shrimps then this is the course for you! Children are fully supervised at all times including during the match.

Multisports NEW! If you like your sports fun, fast and furious then this session is for you. Basketball, football, tennis and dodgeball are just a taste of the sporting mayhem that goes on in this session.

Personal survival Come along and experience all personal survival skills including treading water and huddle positions.

Personal survival 1, 2, 3 and 4 certificates and badges are all up for grabs and are included in the price. Make sure you bring pyjamas, T-shirt and socks to participate. All participants must be competent in deep water.

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Quicksticks hockey NEW! Learn some new skills and play a fun game of Quicksticks. This activity is a whole load of fun and will give you a real taste of this fast and exciting sport of hockey.

Racket sports Badminton, table tennis and short tennis are all included in this jam-packed session. After learning key skills in each of these sports, you can then try them out in a number of games where prizes will be up for grabs.

Skiing / tubing / luging - family fun NEW! This exciting NEW session is ideal for children and parents alike. Learn to ski down the dry-ski slope at Pendle Ski Club and learn how to turn, race and most importantly stop. After the skiing and a spot of lunch the fun keeps on going with a tubing and luging session. This session is lead by the club’s own expert instructors and is ideal for beginners.

Skiing for beginners – tubing / luging A great session for anyone wanting to try out their skills on the slopes for the first time. Learn to ski down the dry-ski slope at Pendle Ski Club and learn how to turn, race and most importantly stop.

After the skiing and a spot of lunch the fun keeps on going with a tubing and luging session. This session is lead by the club’s own expert instructors and is ideal for beginners.

Tennis Could you be the next Wimbledon champion? Come along to this exciting session and play a variety of fun tennis games. Practice hitting a few tennis balls whilst learning the basics of tennis.

Ugly bug house making NEW! This exciting new workshop gives you the opportunity to build your own bug house for insects to live.

Decorate your bug house using a bundle of materials and have loads of fun with your friends.

Welly adventure trail in Happy Mount Park NEW and FREE! Join us on this adventurous walk and explore the plants and animals that live all around us. This guided walk is perfect for exploring nature at its best. Make sure you bring your wellies as you may get a bit muddy.

Wet and dry day A totally brilliant day not to be missed at Salt Ayre Sports Cente. Starting with a brief introduction about the day’s activities, it’s off to the pool for our famous fun and floats session until lunchtime.

Please note lunch is not provided but you can take advantage of the excellent menu at the Fresh Ayre Cafe. After lunch it’s off to the main sports hall for an afternoon of sporting fun and mayhem.

Included in this action packed afternoon will be football, dodgeball and Danish long ball.

Wildlife adventure day NEW! Join us on our wildlife adventure day at Williamson Park. The day is split into two sessions with lunch included. In the morning you will become a zoo keeper. Working with our zoo keepers at Williamson Park you will learn how to look after animals, help feed them, look after our Butterfly House and go behind the scenes of what we do at Williamson Park. There will also be the opportunity to handle some of our mini beasts such as our snakes. After lunch you will be taken out into the park’s woodland to track down creepy crawlies using our special bug hunting equipment, learn more about the creatures that live in the undergrowth before designing your own bug hunting t-shirt.

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Activity Booking Form 1

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Official Activity Booking Form All Holiday Programme bookings MUST be made on this form.

No bookings will be accepted without a fully completed and signed booking form.

1. Which activities do you wish to book?

Activity Ref (e.g. ACT002)

Activity Title (e.g. Multi-skills)

Activity Price (e.g. £5)

TOTAL (£)

2. Participant Details First name: ...................................................... Surname: ....................................................................

Town: ............................................................... County: .........................................................................

Postcode: ............................................................... Email: ......................................................................

Date of birth: ......................................................Age: ................................................. Male q Female q Emergency contact name:......................................................................................................................

Emergency contact telephone number 1 :.............................................................................................

Emergency contact telephone number 2 :.............................................................................................

3. Medical Information Name of child’s doctor .............................................................................. Tel: .....................................

Does your child have any allergies or suffer from any conditions requiring medical treatment including medication?

q Yes .................................... q No If yes - please provide details: ................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................

Do you consider your child to have a disability? q Yes q No If yes - What is the nature of the impairment? q Physical impairment

q Visual impairment

q Learning difficulty

q Hearing impairment

q Other, please specify: ............................................................................

Booking Form 1

Address: ..................................................................................................................................................

Activity Booking Form 1 4. Information request How did you find out about this activity programme?

Please tick only one:

q Word of mouth q city council website

q Other website

q From school q By post q Local newspaper q Information posters Is this the first time you have taken part in our holiday programme?

q Yes q No

You will automatically be added to our mailing list, however you can be sent the activity programme via email if you wish?

Email: …………………………………………………………............................................................................

5. Declaration - Please read and sign the following declarations: In the event of an illness, having responsibility for the above named child, I give permission for medical treatment to be administered where considered necessary by a nominated first aider, or by a suitably qualified medical practitioner.

If I cannot be contacted and my child should require emergency hospital treatment, I authorise a qualified medical practitioner to provide emergency treatment or medication.

Photograph consent. I give my consent for Lancaster City Council staff and any others authorised by Lancaster City Council to photograph my child/children whilst he/she/they are taking part in activities run by Lancaster City Council. These photographs may be used by Lancaster City Council and other authorised organisations to advertise or promote future events run by the council.

I do not wish my child/children to be photographed q Signature of Parent or Guardian: ...............................................................................................................................................................

Print name: ...................................................................................................................................... Date:..................................................

Please note: Participation in all activities is entirely at the participant's own risk. Lancaster City Council cannot take responsibility for personal injury or loss of personal possessions when taking part, however, all possible care will be taken.

6. Payment I enclose the sum of £..........................

Please make cheques payable to Lancaster City Council - see information on page 4.

No refunds will be given unless the activity is cancelled by Lancaster City Council. Please send your completed form(s) and payment to: Holiday Programme, Salt Ayre Sports Centre, Salt Ayre Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5JS (Please complete both sides.)

Activity Booking Form 2

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Official Activity Booking Form All Holiday Programme bookings MUST be made on this form.

No bookings will be accepted without a fully completed and signed booking form.

1. Which activities do you wish to book?

Activity Ref (e.g. ACT002)

Activity Title (e.g. Multi-skills)

Activity Price (e.g. £5)

TOTAL (£)

2. Participant Details First name: ...................................................... Surname: ....................................................................

Town: ............................................................... County: .........................................................................

Postcode: ............................................................... Email: ......................................................................

Date of birth: ......................................................Age: ................................................. Male q Female q Emergency contact name:......................................................................................................................

Emergency contact telephone number 1 :.............................................................................................

Emergency contact telephone number 2 :.............................................................................................

3. Medical Information Name of child’s doctor .............................................................................. Tel: .....................................

Does your child have any allergies or suffer from any conditions requiring medical treatment including medication?

q Yes .................................... q No If yes - please provide details: ................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................

Do you consider your child to have a disability? q Yes q No If yes - What is the nature of the impairment? q Physical impairment

q Visual impairment

q Learning difficulty

q Hearing impairment

q Other, please specify: ............................................................................

Booking Form 2

Address: ..................................................................................................................................................

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Activity Booking Form 2 4. Information request How did you find out about this activity programme?

Please tick only one:

q Word of mouth q city council website

q Other website

q From school q By post q Local newspaper q Information posters Is this the first time you have taken part in our holiday programme?

q Yes q No

You will automatically be added to our mailing list, however you can be sent the activity programme via email if you wish?

Email: …………………………………………………………............................................................................

5. Declaration - Please read and sign the following declarations: In the event of an illness, having responsibility for the above named child, I give permission for medical treatment to be administered where considered necessary by a nominated first aider, or by a suitably qualified medical practitioner.

If I cannot be contacted and my child should require emergency hospital treatment, I authorise a qualified medical practitioner to provide emergency treatment or medication.

Photograph consent. I give my consent for Lancaster City Council staff and any others authorised by Lancaster City Council to photograph my child/children whilst he/she/they are taking part in activities run by Lancaster City Council. These photographs may be used by Lancaster City Council and other authorised organisations to advertise or promote future events run by the council.

I do not wish my child/children to be photographed q Signature of Parent or Guardian: ...............................................................................................................................................................

Print name: ...................................................................................................................................... Date:..................................................

Please note: Participation in all activities is entirely at the participant's own risk. Lancaster City Council cannot take responsibility for personal injury or loss of personal possessions when taking part, however, all possible care will be taken.

6. Payment I enclose the sum of £..........................

Please make cheques payable to Lancaster City Council - see information on page 4.

No refunds will be given unless the activity is cancelled by Lancaster City Council. Please send your completed form(s) and payment to: Holiday Programme, Salt Ayre Sports Centre, Salt Ayre Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5JS (Please complete both sides.)

February Activity Programme HOW IT WORKS! ACT NUMBER - Workshop Title Date

Time

Venue

Max Numbers

Age

Cost

Section

Information / What to bring / Where to meet

MONDAY ACTIVITIES ACT 001 – Fun and games at Hornby Pool 13-02-12

10am – 12pm

Hornby Pool

12

8 to 16

£4

HO

Meet at the pool foyer.

ACT 002 – Learn to swim week 13-02-12 to 17-02-12 8

10.30am – 11am 4 to 10

Carnforth Swimming Pool

CA

£21.50

Swim wear and towel required. Meet at Carnforth Swimming Pool reception. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the session.

ACT 003 – Quicksticks hockey NEW! 13-02-12

10.30am – 12pm

Happy Mount Park

20

7 to 11

Free

PA

Please meet at the green kiosk in the middle of the park. Waterproofs and suitable clothing will be required depending on the weather. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the session.

ACT 004 – Wet and dry day 13-02-12

10.30am – 3pm

Salt Ayre Sports Centre

30

8 to 14

£8

SA

Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception and don’t forget your swimming gear, dinner money or packed lunch.

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ACT 005 – Diving school 13-02-12

12pm – 1pm

Heysham Pool

20

8 to 16

£3.50

HP

Meet at Heysham Pool foyer. All participants must be competent in deep water.

ACT 006 – Blue, Green, Yellow, Dead – live action zombie computer game NEW! 13-02-12

1pm – 2pm

Regent Park Studios

15

12 to 16

£8

LD

Tracksuit, t-shirt and trainers are required for this indoor workshop. Meet at Regent Park Studios – 93 Regent Road opposite the Texaco garage, Morecambe. Please note that the entrance is right down the alley.

ACT 007 – Welly adventure trail NEW! 13-02-12

1pm – 2.15pm

Happy Mount Park

20

4 to 7

Free

PA

Please meet at the green kiosk in the middle of the park. Waterproofs and wellies may be needed depending on the weather. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the session.

ACT 008 – Archery - family fun NEW! 13-02-12

2pm – 4pm

Salt Ayre Sports Centre

12

8 to 14

£5

LD

Tracksuit, t-shirt and trainers required. Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception.

ACT 009 – Fencing 13-02-12

2pm – 4pm

Salt Ayre Sports Centre

15

8 to 16

£5

LD

Tracksuit, t-shirt and trainers required. Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception.

TUESDAY ACTIVITIES ACT 010 – Skiing / tubing / luging - family fun NEW! 14-02-12

10am – 3.45pm

Pendle Ski Club

15

6 and over

£10 per person

LD

You must have gloves, waterproofs and wear clothes which fully cover arms and legs whilst doing this activity. Transport is included - please meet at Morecambe Town Hall reception and bring a packed lunch.

Please note a maximum of two children per adult or two adults per child. You must attend this workshop with a paying parent whatever your age.

ACT 011 – Fantastic funny faces NEW! 14-02-12

10.30am – 11.45am

12

5 to 12

Williamson Park

PA

Free

Please meet outside the Williamson Park café. Waterproofs may be needed depending on the weather.

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the session.

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ACT 012 – Dodgeball 14-02-12

10.30am – 12.30pm

Salt Ayre Sports Centre

25

8 to 14

£4

SA

Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception.

ACT 013 – Learn to cycle (indoors) 14-02-12

11.30am – 1.30pm

Salt Ayre Sports Centre

12

4 and over

£6

LD

Please bring a roadworthy bike which allows the seat to be lowered so that your child can get his/her feet flat on the ground and suitable clothing and helmet for being indoors. Children must be accompanied by an adult who may be asked to assist. Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception.

ACT 014 – Learn to cycle – level 2 (indoors) NEW! 14-02-12

2.30pm – 4.30pm

Salt Ayre Sports Centre

12

4 and over

£6

LD

Please bring a roadworthy bike and suitable clothing and helmet for being indoors. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the session. Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception.

ACT 015 – Tennis 14-02-12

1pm – 2.30pm

Happy Mount Park

14

5 to 12

Free

PA

Please meet at the green kiosk in the middle of the park. Waterproofs and wellies may be needed depending on the weather. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the session.

ACT 016 – Racket sports 14-02-12

1pm – 3pm

Salt Ayre Sports Centre

16

8 to 14

£4

SA

Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception.

ACT 017 – Morecambe FC v Macclesfield Town (Tour, coaching and match) 14-02-12

5pm – 9.30pm

Globe Arena

10

8 to 11

£10

LD

Waterproofs, warm clothing, suitable footwear for astro turf (no metal studs). Meet at the Community Sports reception at the back of the Globe Arena.

ACT 018 – Morecambe FC v Macclesfield Town (Tour, coaching and match) 14-02-12

5pm – 9.30pm

Globe Arena

10

12 to 16

£10

LD

Waterproofs, warm clothing, suitable footwear for astro turf (no metal studs). Meet at the Community Sports reception at the back of the Globe Arena.

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WEDNESDAY ACTIVITIES ACT 019 – Wildlife adventure day NEW! 15-02-12

9.30am – 2.30pm

Williamson Park

10

8 to 14

£10

WP

Wear suitable clothing – waterproofs may be needed depending on the weather. Meet at Williamson Park gift shop (next to the Butterfly House) at 9.15am.

ACT 020 – Giant fun games NEW! 15-02-12

10.30am – 12pm

Regent Park

15

5 to 12

Free

PA

Please meet at the play area in the middle of the park. Waterproofs may be needed depending on the weather. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the session.

ACT 021 – Wet and dry day 15-02-12

10.30am – 3pm

Salt Ayre Sports Centre

30

8 to 14

£8

SA

Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception and don’t forget your swimming gear, dinner money or packed lunch.

ACT 022 – Floats and inflatables party 15-02-12

12pm – 1pm

Heysham Pool

30

5 and over

£3.50 each

HP

Meet at Heysham Pool foyer. Under 8s must be supervised in the water at all times by a responsible person of at least 16 years of age.

ACT 023 – Cycle games (indoors) 15-02-12

12.30pm – 2.30pm

Salt Ayre Sports Centre

8

6 to 9

£6

LD

Please bring a roadworthy bike and suitable clothing and helmet for being indoors. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the session. Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception.

ACT 024 – Extreme Sports – indoor skydiving (2 flights)/snowboarding/climbing/luging 15-02-12

8.45am – 5.45pm

10

8 to 16

Chill Factore and Airkix, Manchester LD £30

You must have gloves, waterproofs and wear clothes which fully cover arms and legs whilst doing this workshop. Please note you must have laced up trainers. Transport is included - please meet at Morecambe Town Hall reception and bring a packed lunch.

Sports, arts and museum courses for children and young people.

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THURSDAY ACTIVITIES ACT 025 – Family inflatable fun NEW! 16-02-12

10am – 12pm

30

Salt Ayre Sports Centre

SA

£7

Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception. Please note that 1 family ticket at £7 entitles you to 2 persons able to attend, and should you require any further places these can be booked additionally at £4 per person. You can only book additional places at the same time you are purchasing your family ticket and NOT separately. A max of 4 additional tickets can be purchased for every family ticket bought. You must be a minimum of 1.3m in height to ride the water slide. IMPORTANT YOU MUST BRING YOUR TICKETS ON THE DAY.

ACT 026 – Multisports NEW! 16-02-12

10am – 12pm

Salt Ayre Sports Centre

25

8 to 14

£4

SA

Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception.

ACT 027 – Skiing - beginners 16-02-12

10am – 3.45pm

Pendle Ski Club

15

8 to 16

£18

LD

You must have gloves, waterproofs and wear clothes which fully cover arms and legs whilst doing this activity. Transport is included - please meet at Morecambe Town Hall reception and bring a packed lunch.

ACT 028 – Personal survival 16-02-12

5.30pm – 6.30pm

Heysham Pool

HP

20

8 and over

£5.50 each

17-02-12

9am – 1pm

Heysham Pool

30

5 and over

£5.50 (Incl Badge & Certificate)

Meet at Heysham Pool foyer.

FRIDAY ACTIVITIES ACT 029 – Badge swim HP

Meet at Heysham Pool foyer. Under 8’s must be supervised in the water at all times by a responsible person of at least 16 years of age.

ACT 030 – Multisports NEW! 17-02-12

10am – 12pm

Regent Park

20

8 to 14

Free

LD

Please meet at the play area in the middle of the park. Waterproofs may be needed depending on the weather.

ACT 031 – Goofy golf NEW! 17-02-12

10.30am – 11.45am

Regent Park

12

5 to 10

Free

PA

Please meet at the play area in the middle of the park. Waterproofs may be needed depending on the weather. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the session.

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ACT 032 – Wet and dry day 17-02-12

10.30am – 3pm

Salt Ayre Sports Centre

30

8 to 14

£8

SA

Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception and don’t forget your swimming gear, dinner money or packed lunch.

ACT 033 – Animal puppet show NEW! 17-02-12

1pm – 2pm

Happy Mount Park

20

5 to 10

Free

PA

Please meet at the green kiosk in the middle of the park. Waterproofs may be needed depending on the weather. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the session.

ACT 034 – Indoor mini tennis NEW! 17-02-12

1.30pm – 2.30pm

Salt Ayre Sports Centre

8

4 to 7

£2.50

LD

Tracksuit, t-shirt and trainers required for this indoor workshop. Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception.

ACT 035 – Indoor tennis 17-02-12

2.30pm – 4.30pm

Salt Ayre Sports Centre

12

8 to 12

£5

LD

Tracksuit, t-shirt and trainers required for this indoor workshop. Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception.

SATURDAY ACTIVITIES ACT 036 – Ugly bug house making NEW! 18-02-12

10.30am – 11.45am

Happy Mount Park

10

5 to 8

£5

PA

Please meet at the green kiosk in the middle of the park. Waterproofs may be needed depending on the weather. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the session.

ACT 037 – Fire building 18-02-12

1pm – 2.15pm

Regent Park

25

5 to 12

Free

PA

Please meet at the play area in the middle of the park. Waterproofs and wellies may be needed depending on the weather. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the session.

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Exercise your body and mind!

With an outdoor orienteering challenge at Williamson Park!

Navigate your way between control points around the park on our unique map and decide on the best route to complete the course in the quickest time.

Cost: £5 per group (max 10 participants) Individual maps: £1.60 Book at the shop now or call 01524 33318 to arrange your visit.

• Any age welcome!

• Any ability—walk, jog or run at your own pace.

• Great for families, couples or groups.

For more information visit www.lancaster.gov.uk/williamsonpark

At a glance - February 2012 All week ACT 002 - Learn to swim week £21.50 for 5 days

Wednesday 15 February

Monday 13 February ACT 001 – Fun and games at Hornby Pool ACT 003 – Quicksticks hockey NEW! ACT 004 – Wet and dry day ACT 005 – Diving school ACT 006 – Blue, Green, Yellow, Dead NEW!

£4 FREE £8 £3.50 £8

ACT 007 – Welly adventure trail NEW!

FREE

ACT 008 – Archery - family fun NEW!

£5

ACT 009 – Fencing

£5

ACT 010 – Family Skiing / tubing / ACT 011 – Fantastic funny faces NEW!

£10 FREE

ACT 012 – Dodgeball

£4

ACT 013 – Learn to cycle (indoors)

£6

ACT 014 – Learn to cycle – level 2 (indoors) NEW!

£6

ACT 015 – Tennis ACT 016 – Racket sports ACT 017 – Morecambe FC tour, coaching and

FREE £4 £10

match (12 to 16 yrs) NEW!

FREE

ACT 021 – Wet and dry day ACT 022 – Floats and inflatable’s party ACT 023 – Cycle games (indoors) NEW! ACT 024 – Extreme sports NEW!

£8 £3.50 £6 £30

Thursday 16 February ACT 025 – Family inflatable fun NEW!

£7

ACT 026 – Multisports NEW!

£4

ACT 027 – Skiing - beginners

£18 £5.50

Friday 17 February ACT 029 – Badge swim

£5.50

ACT 030 – Multisports NEW!

FREE

ACT 031 – Goofy golf NEW!

FREE

ACT 032 – Wet and dry day

£8

ACT 033 – Animal puppet show NEW! ACT 034 – Indoor mini tennis NEW! ACT 035 – Indoor tennis NEW!

FREE £2.50 £5

Saturday 18 February

match (8 to 11 yrs) NEW! ACT 018 – Morecambe FC tour, coaching and

£10

ACT 020 – Giant fun games NEW!

ACT 028 – Personal survival

Tuesday 14 February luging - family fun NEW!

ACT 019 – Wildlife adventure day NEW!

£10

ACT 036 – Ugly bug house making NEW! ACT 037 – Fire building

Book NOW to avoid disappointment Salt Ayre Sports Centre, Salt Ayre Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5JS Telephone booking and Information 01524 842493 or visit the website at: www.lancaster.gov.uk/holidayprogramme

£5 FREE