October Half Term Holiday Activity Programme by Lancaster City Council

October 2012 Programme Welcome to our bumper edition of activities for this October half term! This year’s half term is sure to be an exciting one with over 50 sports, arts and museum courses, spooky Halloween workshops and Lancaster’s famous Fireworks Spectacular. It’s all set to be an amazing week! New activities for this year include a water polo training week, scavenger hunts, nature detective courses and girls’ football training. As always, our places sell out fast, so make sure you book early to secure your place. 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 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. 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.

Contents 2012 Programme

Booking Information

A-Z Activity Guide 6 All you need to know about the activities on offer. Activity Programme 11 Day-to-day guide to all the activities on offer. 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. Sports, arts and museum courses for children and young people.

Booking Information Bookings can be taken in person, by post and by phone from Monday 8 October.

Please note that booking is required for all Lancaster City Council activities including all FREE activities. Any activities that are provided by other organisations and Carnforth, Heysham and Hornby Swimming Pools must be booked directly with them. Full contact details are provided throughout this booklet. 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 8.30am 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

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, 8am 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 11 to 16. 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. Passport to Leisure holders - If your child has or is included on a Passport to Leisure card, they are entitled to £1 discount per activity. 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.

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

A-Z - Activity Guide Be a Zoo Keeper Have you got what it takes to become a zoo keeper for the day? Working with our zoo keepers at Williamson Park you will learn how to look after animals, help feed them and get the Butterfly House ready for opening. Are you brave enough to handle some of our mini-beasts? This will be a great morning for anyone interested in animals.

Bird watching NEW! Join our Zoo Keepers in a bird watching session at Williamson Park. Help us feed our native birds, including Wrens and Sparrow Hawks and join us in exploring their habitat of Fenham Carr. This will be a great morning for anyone interested in native birds.

Blue, Green, Yellow, Dead - live action zombie game It's dark, claustrophobic - you have a mission - to find three vials - Blue... Green... Yellow... If you don't you could end up DEAD! You’re armed with a high quality paintball gun... there are trapdoors, confined spaces and dead ends and then there are the zombies... time is short... can you succeed? Will you survive? 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.

Bowling bonanza FREE! Bowls is a great sport that's suitable for all. This session teaches you the basics of the game and lets you test your new skills in a number of fun games.

Bug hunt FREE! This is a fantastic opportunity to explore the woodlands and discover creepy crawlies using our bug hunting equipment.

Craft and swim Join us for three hours of arts and crafts followed by one hour of fun in the pool. Make your own jewellery, greetings card, bookmarks and many more. We supply all the materials, you provide the imagination.

Crazy inflatable fun Make a splash this half term with two hours of mayhem in Salt Ayre pool. You’ll love racing along our spooky inflatable ghost ship and playing with our huge range of inflatable toys and floats. The water slide and spa are open and there’s great music to get you in the party mood. The baby pool will also be open so that younger children can have fun too.

Did you know? All our holiday activities are run by trained professionals who are experts at working with young people. Whatever you get up to this holiday, rest assured that you will be in safe hands! Cycle games If you know how to cycle, then why not try the challenge of playing some 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.

Distance swimming badge session This is a great opportunity to test your swimming and get rewarded for your effort. You can swim any distance from 25m to 5,000m. If you think you have the stamina then come and join us to complete a distance swimming badge. 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.

Extreme Sports - Skiing / indoor skydiving / climbing / sledging NEW! Calling all you adrenaline junkies! Test your nerves with a day packed full of excitement at Airkix and Chill Factore. We start the day with two 60 second indoor skydives*. For this activity you are given all the safety equipment and are supervised at all times whilst inside the skydiving area. To see the sky dive in action visit Airkix.com. After the skydiving we make our way over to the Chill Factore where the adventure continues with a 1 hour skiing lesson on real snow! Then it’s onto the indoor climbing wall to test your head for heights before making our way back onto the snow to experience the NEW snow carving sledging. This specially designed sledge allows you to dodge and weave down the slope at incredible speeds. All the activities are supervised by experienced, qualified coaches and all the equipment is supplied. You just need all the right clothing and a packed lunch, oh and don’t forget nerves of steel! This great day out that would cost £94 if booked individually, but with us it’s available for the bargain price of £35. *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.

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 FREE! Experience the thrill of building safe fires, toasting marshmallows and making a delicious s’more (a delicious American campfire treat).

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

A-Z Activity Guide

Diving school

Football coaching If you’re football mad and want to learn new skills then this is the activity for you. During this hour and a half session, you’ll receive coaching by a fully qualified football coach on the synthetic pitch at Salt Ayre. At the end of the session, there will be the opportunity to show off your skills with some fun team games and matches.

Girls’ football coaching NEW! Same session as above, but this time it’s just for the girls. Come and enjoy a fun football coaching session and learn some new skills and techniques.

Halloween night FREE and NEW! Happy Mount Park invites you to our FREE spooky Halloween night. Join us for an evening of fun activities including a junior disco, story telling, magic shows, pumpkin competitions and a children’s/adult fancy dress competition. This event is open access, so just turn up and join in the fun.

I’m a child.......get me out of here! You have seen the TV programme now experience the show for real! Experience bush tucker trials and all the excitement that comes with it. If you’re up for a challenge and a laugh this is the activity for you.

Indoor climbing Come and try the new indoor climbing wall at Lancaster University’s sports centre. This session is suitable for both beginners and advanced climbers. You will receive expert tuition on how to overcome the slabs, the vertical and overhanging walls. Please note you MUST wear laced up trainers to take part in this activity.

Indoor junior Olympics Do you fancy being the next Olympic champion? If so this could be your first step in achieving a gold medal in the future. Your all-round athletic skills will be tested during this two hours of action-packed events including long jump, javelin, shot putt, sprint and relay.

Indoor mini Olympics As above, but this one and a half hour session is suitable for younger children.

Indoor mini tennis Mini tennis is a fun way for anyone aged between 4 and 7 years to learn the basic skills of tennis. Mini tennis 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 coaching This is a fun session for anyone aged between 8 and 12 years to learn the basics of tennis. During this session you will learn skills such as forehand, backhand volley and serve. You will then get a chance to try your newly developed skills in the 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 outdoors.

Nature detective FREE! Join us on our nature trail in Happy Mount Park and find out more about our local natural environment. Why do leaves turn brown? Why do squirrels store food? Why do mini beasts love to shelter under damp, dark logs? All will be answered in this fascinating workshop.

Pool party NEW! Join in the fun at our very special swimming 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. Fun for all the family!

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

Rush hockey NEW! Experience the exciting new team sport that everyone’s talking about. Rush hockey is a scaled down version of the full game that’s full of quick-fire fun and energy. Already a hit activity with adults at Salt Ayre and across the country, this session brings the game to a younger audience. Get yourself down to Salt Ayre for a real sporting rush.

Scavenger hunt NEW! FREE! How many autumn treasures can you find in Happy Mount Park? Come along to this fun session and discover nature at its best. Each child gets their own spotter sheet to keep a track of their discoveries. How many treasures can you find in your garden or around your school?

Skiing for beginners / tubing / luging - family fun This exciting 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. Please note a maximum of two parents per child. Also a maximum of two children per parent. You must attend this workshop with a parent whatever your age and the parent has to pay.

Snorkelling Explore the depths of Carnforth Pool! Learn the basic snorkelling techniques and then practice these skills in some fun underwater games. If you do not have a snorkel you can borrow one of ours.

Sports mania FREE! This is a great activity for anyone who’s mad about sport. Join us in Regent Park and take part in a variety of sports including football, hockey and kwik cricket.

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

Survival adventure day Are you the next Bear Grylls? We will be heading to the great wilderness of Warton Crag to explore the wild places of Lancashire. We will embark on a great adventure! You will learn how to build shelters, cook food, make traps, take part in a treasure hunt and much, much more. Please bring warm clothing, hat, gloves, a waterproof jacket and a packed lunch.

Tennis FREE! 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.

Treasure hunt Can you solve the clues and put together the puzzle and discover where the treasure is hidden? If so come along and take part in this fun and exciting Treasure Hunt. Will you find the treasure?

Water polo week NEW! A fantastic introduction to the fun and challenging sport of water polo. This week long course is taken by a long-standing member of the Great Britain water polo team. During each session you’ll learn all the skills needed to be a water polo player and put them into practice with a few small sided matches. Why not try something new this half term and enrol on water polo week.

Wet and dry day A totally brilliant day not to be missed at Salt Ayre Sports Centre. Starting with a brief introduction about the day’s activities, then it’s off to the pool for our famous fun and floats session until lunchtime. Please note that lunch is supervised but not provided so take advantage of our excellent cafe facility. After lunch it’s off to the main hall for an afternoon of sporting fun and mayhem. Included in this action packed afternoon is football, dodgeball and Danish long ball.

FOR MORE DETAILS ON INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES PLEASE SEE PAGES 6-10

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

Venue

Max Numbers

Cost

Age

Section

Information / What to bring / Where to meet

MONDAY ACTIVITIES ACT 01 - Water polo week Mon 29-10-12 to Fri 2-11-12

9am to 10.30am

Salt Ayre Sports Centre

8 to 12

£15

Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre and don’t forget your swimming stuff.

ACT 02 - Wet and dry day Mon 29-10-12

10.30am to 3pm

Salt Ayre Sports Centre

8 to 14

£8

Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre. Don’t forget your swimming stuff, lunch money or packed lunch.

ACT 03 - Blue, Green, Yellow, Dead - live action zombie game Mon 29-10-12

11am to 12pm

Regent Park Studios

8 to 14

£8

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

ACT 04 - Survival adventure day Mon 29-10-12

11am to 4pm

Warton Crag

8 to 16

£10

Waterproofs, warm clothing, hat and gloves required. Transport is provided. Meet at Morecambe Town Hall. Please remember to bring a packed lunch.

ACT 05 - Diving School Mon 29-10-12

11.30am to 1pm

Heysham Swimming Pool

8 to 16

£3.50

Waterproofs, warm clothing, hat and gloves required. Transport is provided. Meet at Morecambe Town Hall. Please remember to bring a packed lunch. Sports, arts and museum courses for children and young people.

ACT 06 - Nature Detective Mon 29-10-12

2pm to 3.15pm

Happy Mount Park

7 to 11

FREE - Booking essential

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

TUESDAY ACTIVITIES ACT 07 - Crazy Inflatable Fun Tue 30-10-12

10am to 12pm

Salt Ayre Sports Centre

120

Anyone

£4

No booking required - Simply pay on the day activity. Tickets are on sale from 9.45am on the day. The inflatable is in 2m deep water so only competent swimmers will be allowed on the Ghost ship. To use waterslide you need to be at least 1.3m tall. Normal pool and admission policies apply.

ACT 08 - Skiing for beginners / tubing / luging - family fun Tue 30-10-12

10am to 3.45pm

Pendle Ski Club

£10

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. Lancaster coach pick-up is an option - just let us know when making your booking.

ACT 09 - Bowling bonanza Tue 30-10-12

10.30am to 11.30am

Regent Park

5 to 11

FREE - Booking essential

Please meet at the multi-use games area inside the park. Waterproofs may be needed depending on the weather. Suitable footwear must be worn for the session. Please bring a drink. All children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

ACT 10 - Indoor mini tennis Tue 30-10-12

10.30am to 11.30am

Salt Ayre Sports Centre

4 to 7

£3

Tracksuit, t-shirt and trainers required for this indoor workshop. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the session. Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception.

ACT 11 - Treasure hunt Tue 30-10-12

11am to 12pm

Williamson Park

4 to 7

£3

Please wear suitable clothing for this outdoor activity. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a responsible adult over the age of 16 years. Please meet outside the café in the park.

FOR MORE DETAILS ON INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES PLEASE SEE PAGES 6-10

ACT 12 - Indoor tennis coaching Tue 30-10-12

12.30pm to 2.30pm

Salt Ayre Sports Centre

8 to 12

£5

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

ACT 13 - Bird watching NEW! Tue 30-10-12

1pm to 2.30pm

Williamson Park

8 to 14

£3

Meet at Williamson Park gift shop (next to the Butterfly House) at 12:50pm. Wear suitable clothing – waterproofs may be needed depending on the weather.

ACT 14 - Quicksticks Tue 30-10-12

1pm to 2.15pm

Regent Park

8 to 12

FREE - Booking essential

Please meet at the multi-use games area inside the park. Waterproofs may be needed depending on the weather. Suitable footwear must be worn for the session. Please bring a drink.

ACT 15 - I’m a child.......get me out of here Tue 30-10-12

1.30pm to 3.30pm

Williamson Park

8 - 14

£5

Please wear suitable clothing for this outdoor activity. Meet outside the café in the park.

WEDNESDAY ACTIVITIES ACT 16 - Extreme Sports - Skiing / indoor skydiving / climbing / Sledging NEW! Wed 31-10-12

8am to 6pm

Chill Factore & Airkix, Manchester

8 to 16

£35

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. Lancaster coach pick-up an option - just let us know when making your booking.

ACT 17 - Be a Zoo Keeper Wed 31-10-12

9.30am to 12.30pm

Williamson Park

8 to 14

£5

Wear suitable clothing for this outdoor activity – waterproofs may be needed depending on the weather. Meet at Williamson Park gift shop (next to the Butterfly House) at 9:25am.

ACT 18 - Learn to cycle Wed 31-10-12

10.30am to 12.30pm

Salt Ayre Sports Centre

£6

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 outdoors. Children must be accompanied by an adult who may be asked to assist. Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception. Sports, arts and museum courses for children and young people.

ACT 19 - Rush hockey NEW! Wed 31-10-12

11.30am to 1.30pm

Salt Ayre Sports Centre

13 to 16

£4

Please wear trainers, shorts or tracksuit bottoms. All equipment provided.

ACT 20 - Cycle games Wed 31-10-12

1.30pm to 3.30pm

Salt Ayre Sports Centre

6 to 9

£6

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

ACT 21 - Halloween night NEW! Wed 31-10-12

5pm to 8.30pm

Happy Mount Park

Any age

FREE- No need to book

Waterproofs may be needed depending on the weather. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please meet outside the café in the park. For more information, please ring 01524 401140 or 01524 582808.

THURSDAY ACTIVITIES ACT 22- Distance Badge Session Thur 1-11-12

9.30am to 1pm

Carnforth Swimming Pool

5 to 16

£4

Please bring swimwear and a towel.

ACT 23 - Crazy Inflatable Fun Thur 1-11-12

10am to 12pm

Salt Ayre Sports Centre

120

Any age

£4 adults £4 children

The Ghost Ship is in 2m deep water and only competent swimmers are allowed on it. Usual pool rules apply and you must be a minimum of 1.3 m tall for waterslide. This is a pay on the day activity and tickets are available from 9.45am on the day.

ACT 24 - Tennis Thur 1-11-12

10.30am to 11.45am

Happy Mount Park

8 to 12

FREE - Booking essential

Please meet at the green kiosk in the middle of the park. Waterproofs may be needed depending on the weather. Suitable footwear must be worn for the session. Please bring a drink.

ACT 25 - Indoor mini Olympics Thur 1-11-12

10.30am to 12pm

Salt Ayre Sports Centre

4 to 7

£3.50

Please wear suitable clothing and bring a drink for this indoor activity. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the session. Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception.

FOR MORE DETAILS ON INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES PLEASE SEE PAGES 6-10

ACT 26 - Indoor climbing Thur 1-11-12

2pm to 4pm

Lancaster University Sports Centre

8 to 16

£5

Tracksuit, t-shirt and trainers required. Meet at the new Lancaster University Sports Centre reception.

ACT 27 - Scavenger hunt NEW! Thur 1-11-12

2pm to 3.15pm

Happy Mount Park

5 to 10

FREE - Booking essential

ACT 28 - Fencing Thur 1-11-12

2pm to 4pm

Salt Ayre Sports Centre

8 to 16

£5

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

ACT 29 - Indoor junior Olympics Thur 1-11-12

2.30pm to 4.30pm

Salt Ayre Sports Centre

8 to 16

£5

Please wear suitable clothing and bring a drink for this indoor activity. Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception.

FRIDAY ACTIVITIES ACT 30 - Snorkelling Fri 2-11-12

10.30am to 12pm

Carnforth Swimming Pool

8 to 14

£5

Please bring swimwear and a towel. Meet at Carnforth Swimming Pool reception. To take part in this activity you must be able to swim 50 metres.

ACT 31 - Craft and Swim Fri 2-11-12

9am to 1pm

Heysham Pool

8 to 16

£9

This is a very popular session and there are limited places available. Book early to avoid disappointment. Meet at Heysham Pool foyer. Bring packed lunch.

ACT 32 - Wet and dry day Fri 2-11-12

10.30am to 3pm

Salt Ayre Sports Centre

8 to 14

£8

Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre. Don’t forget your swimming stuff, lunch money or packed lunch.

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

ACT 33 - Bug hunt Fri 2-11-12

10.30am to 11.30am

Happy Mount Park

5 to 10

FREE - Booking essential

ACT 34 - Football coaching Fri 2-11-12

10.30am to 12pm

Salt Ayre Sports Centre

8 to 14

£3.50

Please meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception. The session will be outdoors on the synthetic pitch so please bring waterproofs, suitable footwear (no metal studs), shin pads and a drink.

ACT 35 - Learn to cycle Fri 2-11-12

10.30am to 12.30pm

Salt Ayre Sports Centre

£6

ACT 36 - Girls’ football coaching NEW! Fri 2-11-12

1pm to 2.30pm

Salt Ayre Sports Centre

8 to 14

£3.50

Please meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception. The session will be outdoors on the synthetic pitch so please bring waterproofs, suitable footwear (no metal studs), shin pads and a drink.

ACT 37 - Sports mania Fri 2-11-12

1.30pm to 2.45pm

Happy Mount Park

8 to 12

FREE - Booking essential

Please meet at the green kiosk in the middle of the park. Waterproofs may be needed depending on the weather. Suitable footwear must be worn for the session. Please bring a drink.

SATURDAY ACTIVITIES ACT 38 - Pool party NEW! Sat 3-11-12

1pm to 2.30pm

Heysham Pool

8 to 16

£3.50

Sat 3-11-12

3pm to 4pm

Williamson Park

FREE - Booking essential

Meet at Heysham Pool foyer.

ACT 39 - Fire building

Waterproofs may be needed depending on the weather. Please meet at the bottom of the Ashton Memorial steps (next to the water fountain) in Williamson Park. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

cashire Museums Family friendly activities at Lan ! To book during the October half term Come and join us for family fun . vities, please contact the museum a place at any of the following acti

Judges Lodgings Sat 27 October Make a witch or wizard peg doll. Session times: 12noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm Sunday 28 October Join Witch Demdike and weave a spell to make Halloween potions. Session times: 12noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm Monday 29 October Mad Spells Verses Bad Smells...... Two wayward witches, both very ugly, both very wicked, but there can be just one who is crowned the most wretched… you decide! Highly entertaining and wholly interactive! Session times: 12noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm Tuesday 30 October Create a witch or wizard hat for Halloween. Session times: 12noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm Wednesday 31 October Join Witch Demdike & weave a spell to make Halloween potions. Session times: 12noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm Thursday 1 November Make Halloween lanterns Session times: 12noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm

Lancaster Castle Kids’ Activity Tour A special tour with the under 12s in mind. Join our costumed guides for an exciting trip around the castle. Activities include taking part in a mock trial (you could even be the Judge!). Every child receives a free gift.

Friday 2 November Make and decorate a magic book to hide your top secret information away from everybody. Session times: 12noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm Saturday 3 November Have fun with Bonfire puzzles. Create a bonfire collage or design a whizz bang rocket bookmark. Session times: 12noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm

Prices and booking Adults £3, Concessions £2, Children FREE (accompanied) Special opening times during half term – 12noon - 4pm Saturday 27 October – Saturday 2 November Judges’ Lodgings Church Street, Lancaster LA1 1YS

Call 01524 32808 to book your place now!

Wednesday 31 October 2012 at 2pm Price: £4. Please note that all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Lancaster Castle Castle Parade, Lancaster LA1 1YJ

Call 01524 64998 to book your place!

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Lancaster Castle Halloween Tours NEW! Join us for a tour of the castle in subdued lighting and hear tales of Halloween traditions, ghosts, witches and rogues. Come in fancy dress and you may win a prize, but beware the witchfinder! This tour is not for the faint-hearted expect the unexpected. Wednesday 31 October 2012 at: 5pm, 5.30pm, 6pm and 6.30pm (All ages) 7pm, 7.30pm and 8pm (Adults only) Price: £6 (Adults), £5 (Children) Lancaster Castle Castle Parade, Lancaster LA1 1YJ

Call 01524 64998 to book your place!

Lancaster Maritime Museum Tuesday 30 October Halloween Crafts Join us for some spooky craft fun 10.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Wednesday 31 October Bugs and Bats Batty craft activity and a chance to learn about our local wildlife. 12pm to 4pm. No need to book, just drop in! Saturday 3 November Fireworks Night Lanterns Come and make a lantern ready for bonfire night. 10.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 3.30pm

Prices and booking All sessions are free but admission to the museum may apply (£3 adults, £2 concessions - accompanied children and local residents FREE). All children must be accompanied by an adult. Lancaster Maritime Museum Custom House, St George's Quay, Lancaster, LA1 1RB

To guarantee your place please book on 01524 382264.

Lancaster City Museum Plague, Boils and Pox Discover the horrid history of the plague, the pox and other terrible illnesses – learn what weird medicines were used centuries ago. Monday 29th October: 10.30, 11.45 and 1.30 Battle Scars and Axes Join our experienced warrior to hear about the grisly details of bloody battles and terrible wars in history. Make your own axe to take home. Tuesday 30th October: 10.30, 11.45 and 1.30 Shrunken Heads! Get ghoulishly creative and make your own shrunken head to take home for Halloween. Wednesday 31st October: 10.30, 11.45 and 1.30 Day of the Dead Join artists Sue and Pete Flowers to explore the Mexican Day of the Dead celebration. Thursday 1st November: 10.30 - 12.30 and 1.30-3.30 Dingly Dangly Skeletons Make a dangly skeleton decoration to spook your friends and family. Friday 2nd November: 10.30, 11.45 and 1.30 Firework Night Lanterns Join us for this popular session to make your own lantern for Bonfire night. Saturday 3rd November: 10.30-12.30 and 1.30-3.30

Prices and booking Lancaster City Museum Market Square, Lancaster LA1 1HT

Places are free but must be booked on 01524 64637

Salt Ayre

fun

Join in the fun every Saturday afternoon at Salt Ayre Sports Centre from 3 pm to 4.15pm. • 15 metre inflatable ghost ship with climbs, slides and obstacles • Loads of fun inflatable toys and floats in the main pool • 50m waterslide and spa pool • Great music and party atmosphere for the whole family

Every Saturday from 3pm to 4.30pm £4 for adults and £3 for juniors. Family tickets for 2 adults and 2 children are also available for £12. 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.

At a glance October 2012 All WEEK ACT 01 - Water polo week

£15 for 5 days

Monday 29 October ACT 02 - Wet and dry day ACT 03 - Blue, Green, Yellow, Dead live action zombie game ACT 04 - Survival adventure day ACT 05 - Diving School ACT 06 - Nature Detective

£4 £6 FREE

Thursday 1 November £8 £8 £10 £3.50 FREE

Tuesday 30 October ACT 07 - Crazy Inflatable Fun (no need to book) £4 ACT 08 - Skiing for beginners / tubing / luging family fun £10 ACT 09 - Bowling bonanza FREE ACT 10 - Indoor mini tennis £3 ACT 11 - Treasure hunt £3 ACT 12 - Indoor tennis coaching £5 ACT 13 - Bird watching NEW! £3 ACT 14 - Quicksticks FREE ACT 15 - I’m a child.......get me out of here £5 Wednesday 31 October ACT 16 - Extreme Sports - Skiing / indoor skydiving / climbing / Sledging NEW! ACT 17 - Be a Zoo Keeper ACT 18 - Learn to cycle

ACT 19 - Rush hockey NEW! ACT 20 - Cycle games ACT 21 - Halloween night NEW!

ACT 22 - Distance Badge Session £4 ACT 23 - Crazy Inflatable Fun (no need to book) £4 ACT 24 - Tennis FREE ACT 25 - Indoor mini Olympics £3.50 ACT 26 - Indoor climbing £5 ACT 27 - Scavenger hunt NEW! FREE ACT 28 - Fencing £5 ACT 29 - Indoor junior Olympics £5 Friday 2 November ACT 30 - Snorkelling ACT 31 - Craft and Swim ACT 32 - Wet and dry day ACT 33 - Bug hunt ACT 34 - Football coaching ACT 35 - Learn to cycle ACT 36 - Girls’ football coaching NEW! ACT 37 - Sports mania

£5 £9 £8 FREE £3.50 £6 £3.50 FREE

Saturday 3 November £35 £5 £6

ACT 38 - Pool party NEW! ACT 39 - 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

£3.50 FREE

Activity Booking Form 1

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

Activity Title (e.g. Multi-skills)

Activity Price (e.g. £5)

TOTAL (£)

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

q Visual impairment

q Learning difficulty

q Hearing impairment

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

Booking Form 2

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

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