A summer of fun
Summer is almost here and Lichfield District Council has an exciting range of activities and events that will entertain your children and teenagers throughout the holidays. We’re sure to have something for everyone, from week-long playschemes, to coaching courses, to a triathlon training camp. We offer sessions that run all week and ones for just one hour, this means you can pick and choose what you want to do. Choose from . . . Playschemes (page 2) From just £44 per week our playschemes are not only popular, they are great value! The playschemes offer a wide range of informal and structured play activities based on games, art, sports and drama for children aged between 5 and 11. If your child is 4 but turns 5 before the 1 September this year they can also join in the fun. Play activity weeks (page 2) These weeks are for children and young people aged from 7 to 13 years who want to try something new or develop their skills in an activity that they already enjoy. Days out for children and young people with disabilities (page 2) We’re providing day trips for children and young people with disabilities aged from 5 to 19 years. We pick up at King Edward VI Leisure Centre in Lichfield and Burntwood Leisure Centre. Contact the Play Development team on 01543 308765 for more details.
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Play rangers (page 3) A team of play rangers will be visiting parks, play areas and public spaces across the district to run games, activity and sport sessions. The play ranger sessions are free and you don’t need to book. Summer activities at our leisure centres (pages 4 - 7) We run our summer activities at our three leisure centres. There are lots of activities on offer including tennis, trampolining, athletics and cycling and are suitable for boys and girls of all levels and ages. Activities are listed per week on pages 4 - 7 and must be booked direct with the leisure centre. Some activities offer a reduced rate if you book before 5 July 2010. These special discounts are listed in blue. Booking form (page 9) To book playschemes, play activity weeks or days out for children with disabilities, please fill in the booking form. Does your child need a little extra help? (page 9) If you child has additional needs and requires a little extra support to enjoy our playschemes we may be able to help. Please give us as many details as possible on the booking form and call us if you have any questions on 01543 308765. Any questions? If you have any questions please contact the Play Development team on 01543 308765
Playscheme Programme 2010 Playschemes ages 5 to 11 years From 10am to 4pm each day. To book, fill in the form on page 9. Week
Venue
Venue
Venue
Venue
Venue
Week 1A
Burntwood Leisure Centre
Fulfen Primary School
Christchurch Primary School
Curborough Community Centre
Whittington Primary School
27 July 30 July Week 1B
26 July 30 July Week 2
3 August 7 August Week 3
10 August 14 August Week 4
17 August 21 August Week 5
23 August 27 August
Venue Week 1A is a four day week
St James School Longdon
Cost Weekly £35 Daily £15 Weekly concession £8 Weekly £44 Daily £15 Weekly concession £8
Burntwood Leisure Centre
Fulfen Primary School
Christchurch Primary School
Curborough Community Centre
Whittington Primary School
Burntwood Leisure Centre
Fulfen Primary School
Christchurch Primary School
Curborough Community Centre
Whittington Primary School
Weekly £44 Daily £15 Weekly concession £8
Shenstone Village Hall
King Edward VI Fradley Leisure Centre Village Hall Lichfield
Millfield School Fazeley
Hayes Meadow School, Handsacre
Weekly £44 Daily £15 Weekly concession £8
Shenstone Village Hall
King Edward VI Fradley Leisure Centre Village Hall Lichfield
Millfield School Fazeley
Armitage Village Hall
Weekly £44 Daily £15 Weekly concession £8
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The weekly concessionary rate is available for Families on income support or job seekers allowance Play on prescription members (POP) The third and subsequent child in your family
Weekly £44 Daily £15 Weekly concession £8
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If you live outside Lichfield District bookings can be made from Thursday 17 June. The costs are Week 1A (4 days) - £67 for the week or £20 per day All other weeks - £84 for the week or £20 per day
Play activity weeks ages 7 to 13 years Activity
St James School Longdon
To book, fill in the form on page 9.
Location Information about the activity
What you need
Dates & times
Cost
10am - 3pm 9 - 13 August Week 3
£45
(key to symbols on page 5)
Wet ‘n’ Wild Week (7 - 13 years)
Beacon Join in the fun this summer at Beacon Park. Get wet and wild by Park pond dipping, building dens, having water fights and bug hunting.
Skateboard Coaching FGLC (7 - 13 years) Skateboard Session (All ages)
FGLC
Learn how to ollie, grind and flip on our mobile skatepark. Part of our Wheely GR8 week. These sessions are available for you to practice and perfect your skateboarding skills on our mobile skate park. Part of our Wheely GR8 week.
+Skateboard*
10am - 12.30 pm £20 23 - 27 August Week 5
+ Skateboard*
1pm - 4pm 23 - 27 August Week 5
£2 per session
*Call 01543 308765 to book one of our skateboards.
Days out for children and young people with disabilities ages 5 to 19 years. To book, call the Play Development team on 01543 308765. Pick up at King Edward VI Leisure Centre at 10am & return at 3pm. Pick up at Burntwood Leisure Centre at 10.30am & return at 3.30pm. Activity
Location
Information about the activity
Dates
SNAPS (5 - 11 years)
Cannock SNAPS is an outdoor adventure play area including an aerial runway, cycle track with specially adapted bikes and much more. Find out more at www.snapcannock.co.uk
Cost
17 August £8 24 August £2 concession
Birmingham Nature Cannon See the wide selection of animals and learn about their natural habitats. Centre (5 - 19 years) Hill Park Find out more at www.birmingham.gov.uk/naturecentre
18 August £8 £2 concession
SNAPS (12 - 19 years)
Cannock SNAPS is an outdoor adventure play area, which includes an aerial runway, cycle track with specially adapted bikes and much more. Find out more at www.snapcannock.co.uk
19 August £8 27 August £2 concession
RAF Cosford Museum (5 - 19 years)
Shifnal
26 August £8 £2 concession
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See some of the world’s most exotic aircraft and learn about Royal Air Force history. Find out more at www.rafmuseum.org.uk/cosford
The weekly concessionary rate is available for Families on income support or job seekers allowance Play on prescription members (POP) The third and subsequent child in your family
For more information contact the Play Development team on 01543 308765 or visit www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/summeractivities 2
Summer Programme 2010 Our team of Play Rangers will be visiting local parks, play areas and open spaces, to provide free sessions and support to encourage outdoor play. Outdoor play can include informal sports, games and activities using the natural environment. As well as the usual sports and games, the Play Rangers will have equipment such as tyres, logs, ropes and tarpaulin - all great for creating dens, assault courses or whatever else sparks the imagination!
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What you need to know Each session can take up to 16 children. Places will be filled on a first come, first served basis. No bookings will be taken - it’s turn up and play. Children aged between 5 & 13 are welcome at daytime sessions. Children under 8 can only join in if they are brought to, and picked up from the session by an adult. Unaccompanied children aged 8 and over can come to and leave the session whenever they want. We call this open access, contact us for more information. Each child will need to sign a register and tell us their age. We’ll also ask children to provide a parent or carers telephone number - just in case we need to get in contact.
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those over 8, must be collected by an adult who is recognised by the child. Each session will last just under 1 1_2 hours and accompanied children must be collected on time. Everyone who takes part will be given a sticker so we can see at a glance who’s with us. A code of conduct will be read out at the beginning of each session to ensure children are aware of how to play safely and considerately. Sometimes play can lead to bumps and bruises. The Play Rangers will supervise all activities but the district council cannot accept liability for typical playtime injuries.
Sessions for the summer holidays Date Week 1 Tues 27 July Wed 28 July Thurs 29 July Fri 30 July Week 2 Mon 2 August Tues 3 August Thurs 5 August Fri 6 August Week 3 Mon 9 August Tues 10 August Wed 11 August Thurs 12 August Fri 13 August Week 4 Mon 16 August Wed 18 August Thurs 19 August Fri 20 August Week 5 Tues 24 August Wed 25 August Thurs 26 August Week 6 Tues 31 August Wed 1 Sept Thurs 2 Sept
Morning session 10.30am - 11.30am Midday session 12 noon - 1.30pm
Afternoon session 2.30pm - 4pm
Shenstone Wood End Fradley Worthington Road Elford Playing Field Mile Oak Community Play Area
Little Aston Play Area Alrewas Walkfield Recreation Area Edingale Village Hall Play Area Drayton Bassett Play Area Rectory Close
Stonnall Playing Fields Kings Bromley Village Hall Play Area Clifton Campville Coneyberry Millennium Green Shortbutts Park Lichfield
Handsacre St Barbara’s Road Burntwood Leisure Centre Family Play Day Beacon Park Colton Village Hall Play Area
Alrewas Walkfield Recreation Area Hammerwich Mansion Drive Play Area Family Play Day Beacon Park Hill Ridware Village Hall Play Area
Fradley Worthington Road Leyfields Community Area Lichfield Family Play Day Beacon Park
Drayton Bassett Play Area Rectory Close Edingale Village Hall Play Area Stonnall Playing Fields Hammerwich Mansion Drive Play Area Alrewas Walkfield Recreation Area
Mile Oak Community Play Area Clifton Campville Coneyberry Millennium Green Little Aston Play Area Burntwood Leisure Centre Fradley Worthington Road
Shortbutts Park Lichfield Elford Playing Fields Shenstone Wood End Curborough Community Play Area
Handsacre St Barbara’s Road Fradley Worthington Road Elford Playing Fields Burntwood Leisure Centre
Hill Ridware Village Hall Play Area Kings Bromley Village Hall Play Area Edingale Village Hall Play Area Hammerwich Mansion Drive Play Area
Colton Village Hall Play Area Alrewas Walkfield Recreation Area Clifton Campville Coneyberry Millennium Green
Shortbutts Park Lichfield Shenstone Wood End Fradley Worthington Road
Drayton Bassett Play Area Rectory Close Stonnall Playing Fields Alrewas Walkfield Recreation Area
Mile Oak Community Play Area Little Aston Play Area Kings Bromley Village Hall Play Area
Hill Ridware Village Hall Play Area Shortbutts Park Lichfield Fradley Worthington Road
Handsacre St Barbara’s Road Burntwood Leisure Centre Alrewas Walkfield Recreation Area
Colton Village Hall Play Area Hammerwich Mansion Drive Play Area
For more information, contact the council’s Play Development team on 01543 308765 or email mary.cooke@lichfielddc.gov.uk. You can also find out more online at www.lichfielddcgov.uk/playrangers
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Summer Activity Programme 2010 - Week 1 From 26 July - 30 July 2010 Activity
Venue/ Information about the activity to book
Starfish Swimming Course (2 - 4 years)
BLC
Tennis Coaching (5 - 16 years) Tennis Tournament (5 - 16 years)
What you need
For a key to symbols see page 5
Dates & times
Cost
Aimed at introducing your child to water. Held in the small pool with parents in the water supporting their child throughout.
9am - 9.30am (3 - 4 years) 9.30am - 10am (2 - 3 years)
£25
BLC
Learn how to volley, serve, use your forehand and backhand moves. Followed by a tennis tournament, see below.
10am - 12 noon £25 (for 5 - 11yrs) 1pm - 3pm (12 - 16yrs)
BLC
Join in this fantastic tennis tournament with prizes for the winners in each age group.
Tournament only Tournament + coaching week
£3.50
9am - 11am
£30
£27
Rookie Lifeguard Course (8 - 12 years)
BLC
Learn what’s involved in becoming a lifeguard. One hour is spent in the pool learning personal survival techniques and the next hour learning first aid and basic life saving.
Bouncing Babes (20 months - 5 years)
FGLC
These sessions offer great energetic fun for children. They can enjoy jumping, landing and bouncing on the trampoline.
Socks must be worn
9.30am - 10am
£15 £20
Trampolining (6 - 16 years)
FGLC
A great way to burn off excess energy and work towards an accredited award scheme.
Socks must be worn
10am - 11am or 11am - 12 noon
£25 £30
Beginners 1 Swimming (3+ years)
FGLC
Introducing basic front crawl, backstroke and breast stroke. This class is for children who use swimming aids.
9am - 9.30am or 9.30am - 10am
£12 £15
Beginners 2 Swimming (3+ years)
FGLC
Suitable for children who have just come out of armbands and those who are working towards swimming 25m. Further swimming development will be worked on as well as retrieving items from the bottom of the pool.
9am - 9.30am or 9.30am - 10am
£12 £15
Starts ‘n’ Turns Master Class
FGLC
This swimming class will work on all swimming strokes including using a starting block, tumble turns and finishes.
9am - 10am
£17 £22
Club Air (10+ years)
FGLC
Adults and children can workout together with one of our instructors using the air resistance gym equipment. It’s brilliant for toning and getting fit. Cost is per session
10am - 11am or 11am - 12 noon
£1.50 child £2 adult
Coaching the basic skills of gymnastics including balance, jumping and landing, shape and body management, weight on hands and rotation. For all abilities.
10am - 12 noon
£30 £35
The Den children’s activities scheme operates each school holiday and provides sports, games and art and crafts. Lunch included.
9am - 4pm
£19.50
Gymnastics Course (5 - 14 years)
KELC
The Den Playscheme KELC (8 - 15 years)
26, 28 & 30 July only
per day
Summer Activity Programme 2010 - Week 2 From 2 August - 6 August 2010 Activity
Venue/ Information about the activity to book
What you need
Dates & times
Cost
£25
Starfish Swimming Course (2 - 4 years)
BLC
Aimed at introducing your child to water. Held in the small pool with parents in the water supporting their child throughout.
9am - 9.30am (3 - 4 years) 9.30am - 10am (2 - 3 years)
Playscheme (5 - 11 years)
BLC
Fun filled activities including art and crafts, games, sports and swimming. Indoor and outdoor sessions. Extended hours are available at an extra cost. Supervised by fully qualified play leaders.
9am - 4pm day £15 week £60 or day £20 8.30am week £80 5.30pm
Rookie Lifeguard Course (8 - 12 years)
BLC
Learn what’s involved in becoming a lifeguard. One hour is spent in the pool learning personal survival techniques and the next hour learning first aid and basic life saving.
9am - 11am
£30
National Pool Lifeguard Course (16+ years)
FGLC
This is a qualification which lasts two years and enables you to work as a pool lifeguard. You must be able to swim at least 100 metres. An examination will be arranged after the course.
9am - 6pm
£200 £220
Shorts and t-shirt needed to swim in
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Summer Activity Programme 2010 - Week 2 From 2 August - 6 August 2010 Activity
Venue/ Information about the activity to book
Club Air (10+ years)
FGLC
Honours Master Class Swimming
FGLC
What you need
Dates & times
Cost
Adults and children can workout together with one of our instructors using the air resistance gym equipment. It’s brilliant for toning and getting fit. Cost is per session
10am - 11am 11am - 12 noon 2, 4 & 6 August only
£1.50 child £2 adult
Join us for a one - hour a day coaching sessions for advance swimmers and work towards an accredited qualification. Contact the centre to discuss your suitability.
9am -10am
£17 £22
Table Tennis Course KELC (8 - 15 years)
This coaching course will take you through the skills of table tennis such as forehand and backhand shots.
10am - 12 noon
£25 £30
Short Tennis Course KELC (8 - 15 years)
This is a five - day course for boys and girls. The programme features the principles of short tennis and coaching the basic skills of forehand, backhand, volleying and serving.
2pm - 4pm
£25 £30
The Den Playscheme KELC (8 - 15 years)
The Den children’s activities scheme operates each school holiday and provides sports, games and art and crafts. Lunch included.
9am - 4pm
£19.50 per day
Summer Activity Programme 2010 - Week 3 From 9 August - 13 August 2010 Activity
Venue/ Information about the activity to book
Swimming Course (4 - 6 years)
BLC
Playscheme (5 - 11 years)
Dates & times
Cost
Aimed at introducing your child to water. Held in the small pool with parents in the water supporting their child throughout.
9am - 9.30am (4 - 5 years) 9.30am - 10am (5 - 6 years)
£25
BLC
Fun filled activities including art and crafts, games, sports and swimming. Indoor and outdoor sessions. Extended hours are available at an extra cost. Supervised by fully qualified play leaders.
9am - 4pm day £15 week £60 or day £20 8.30am week £80 5.30pm
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (16+ years)
BLC
This is a qualification which lasts two years and enables you to work as a pool lifeguard. You must be able to swim at least 100 metres. An examination will be arranged after the course.
9am - 5pm
£200
Bouncing Babes (20 months - 5 years)
FGLC
These sessions offer great energetic fun for children and parents. Enjoy jumping, landing and bouncing on the trampoline.
Socks must be worn
9.30am - 10am
£15 £20
Trampolining (6 - 16 years)
FGLC
A great way to burn off excess energy and work towards an accredited award scheme.
Socks must be worn
10am - 11am or 11am - 12 noon
£25 £30
Gymnastics Course (5 - 11 years)
FGLC
Coaching the basic skills of gymnastics including balance, jumping and landing, shape and body management, weight on hands and rotation. For all abilities.
1pm - 3pm
£30 £35
The Den Playscheme KELC (8 - 15 years)
The Den children’s activities scheme operates each school holiday and provides sports, games and art and crafts. Lunch included.
9am - 4pm
£19.50
Basketball Course (8 - 14 years)
Learn how to dribble, block, pass and shoot during this five - day coaching course.
10am - 12 noon
What you need 5
KELC
Suitable sports kit Wear suitable footwear such as trainers / football boots A packed lunch is needed for this activity
What you need
per day
£25 £30
Bring plenty of drinks and a snack. We encourage healthy eating and ask for healthier alternatives to crisps and chocolate Bring your swimming kit and goggles if needed
Summer Activity Programme 2010 - Week 4 From 16 August - 20 August 2010 Activity
Venue/ Information about the activity to book
Starfish Swimming Course (4 - 6 years)
BLC
Gymnastics Course (5 - 11 years)
What you need
Dates & times
Cost
Aimed at introducing your child to water. Held in the small pool with parents in the water holding and supporting their child throughout.
9am - 9.30am (4 - 5 years) 9.30am - 10am (5 - 6 years)
£25
BLC
Coaching the basic skills of gymnastics including balance, jumping and landing, shape and body management, weight on hands and rotation. For all abilities.
1pm - 3pm
£30
Trampoline Course (6 - 12 years)
BLC
A great way to burn off that excess energy and work towards an accredited award scheme.
10am - 11am or 11am - 12 noon
£25 £30
Playscheme (5 - 11 years)
BLC
Fun filled activities including art and crafts, games, sports and swimming. Indoor and outdoor sessions. Extended hours are available at an extra cost. Supervised by fully qualified play leaders.
9am - 4pm day £15 week £60 or day £20 8.30am week £80 5.30pm
Bouncing Babes (20 months - 5 years)
FGLC
These sessions offer great energetic fun for children and parents. Enjoy jumping, landing and bouncing on the trampoline.
Socks must be worn
9.30am - 10am
£15 £20
Trampolining (6 - 16 years)
FGLC
A great way to burn off excess energy and work towards an accredited award scheme.
Socks must be worn
10am - 11am or 11am - 12 noon
£25 £30
Beginners 1 FGLC Swimming (3+ years)
Introducing basic front crawl, backstroke and breast stroke. This class is for children who use swimming aids.
9am - 9.30am or 9.30am - 10am
£12 £15
Beginners 2 Swimming (3+ years)
FGLC
Suitable for children who have just come out of armbands and those who are working towards swimming 25m. Further swimming development will be worked on as well as retrieving items from the bottom of the pool.
9am - 9.30am or 9.30am - 10am
£12 £15
Junior Triathlon Training Camp (8 - 16 years)
FGLC
This is a course for all you budding triathletes. The course will cover all aspects of swimming, cycling, running as well as transitions and introducing core strength work.
9am - 3.30pm 18 - 20 August
£50 £55
10am - 12 noon
£25 £30
Short Tennis Course KELC (8 - 15 years)
This is a five - day course for boys and girls. The programme features the principles of short tennis and coaching the basic skills of forehand, backhand, volleying and serving.
+ your own bike
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Summer Activity Programme 2010 - Week 5 From 23 August - 27 August 2010 Activity
Venue/ Information about the activity to book
What you need
Dates & times
Cost
£30
(key to symbols on page 5)
Rookie Lifeguard Course (8 - 12 years)
BLC
Find out what’s involved in becoming a lifeguard. One hour is spent in the pool learning personal survival techniques and the next hour learning first aid and basic life saving.
9am - 11am
Playscheme (5 - 11 years)
BLC
Fun filled activities including art and crafts, games, sports and swimming. Indoor and outdoor sessions. Extended hours are available at an extra cost. Supervised by fully qualified play leaders.
9am - 4pm day £15 or week £60 8.30am day £20 5.30pm week £80
Club Air (10+ years)
FGLC
Adults and children can workout together with one of our instructors using the air resistance gym equipment. It’s brilliant for toning and getting fit. Cost is per session
10am - 11am or 11am - 12 noon 23, 25 & 27 August only
£1.50 child £2 adult
Star Track Athletics (8 - 16 years)
FGLC
This old favourite is back covering track and field. The last day will include a trip to a local athletics stadium.
10am - 3pm
£50 £55
Go Ride Cycling (8 - 16 years)
FGLC
This British Cycling course covers off road and on road cycling skills with racing and time trials. You may bring your own bike and helmet if you wish, although bikes can be provided.
10am - 2pm
£37.50
10am - 12 noon
£30 £35
Gymnastics Course (5 - 11 years)
KELC
Please bring gloves.
Coaching the basic skills of gymnastics including balance, jumping and landing, shape and body management, weight on hands and rotation. For all abilities.
Summer Activity Programme 2010 - Week 6 From 31 August - 3 September 2010 (Please note this is a four - day week ) Activity
Venue/ Information about the activity to book
Dates & times
Cost
Adults and children can workout together with one of our instructors using the air resistance gym equipment. It’s brilliant for toning and getting fit. Cost is per session
10am - 11am or 11am - 12 noon
£1.50 child £2 adult
Table Tennis Course KELC (8 - 15 years)
This coaching course will promote the fundamental skills of table tennis such as forehand and backhand shots, and will also develop knowledge of the game.
10am - 12 noon
£20 £25
Basketball Course (8 - 14 years)
Learn how to dribble, block, pass and shoot during this five - day coaching course.
2pm - 4pm
£20 £25
Club Air (10+ years)
FGLC
KELC
What you need (key to symbols on page 5)
1 & 3 September only
To book any of the summer activities contact the relevant leisure centre. Burntwood Leisure Centre (BLC) High Street, Burntwood, Staffs. WS7 3XH tel: 01543 308810 email: blc@lichfielddc.gov.uk Friary Grange Leisure Centre (FGLC) Eastern Avenue, Lichfield, Staffs. WS13 7EW tel: 01543 308842 email: friary.grange@lichfielddc.gov.uk King Edward VI Leisure Centre (KELC) Kings Hill Road, Lichfield, Staffs. WS14 9DE tel: 01543 308782 email: KingE@lichfielddc.gov.uk
For more information contact the Play Development Unit on 01543 308765 or visit
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Summer 2010 -registration and booking form Please complete sections in BLOCK CAPITALS. Each child must have a separate completed registration form. This form can be photocopied or downloaded from www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/summeractivities
Child's name
2. Collection details Names of relatives or friends who can collect your child from a playscheme or activity
Date of birth
Name
1. Child’s details
Address Contact details
Postcode Name Parent’s name Contact details
Home phone no. Mobile number(s)
Do you give consent for photographs/videos to be taken of your child enjoying the playscheme or activity? These will be used for promotional purposes only and could appear in the local press. Daytime number Yes
No
Does your child have any known allergies or medical conditions or is currently taking any prescribed medication? Yes No If yes, please give more information
3. Emergency medical/first aid consent I consent to any emergency medical/first aid treatment necessary to ensure the health and wellbeing of my child during the 2010 summer of play programme.
Parent’s signature Do you feel your child would benefit from additional support? Yes
No
If yes, please give more information
You may be asked to complete another form so that we can make sure your child receives the support they require.
Date The information you have provided is protected under the Data Protection Act 1998 and can only be used for the purpose for which it has been provided for. Lichfield District Council may keep details of this information to maintain records and to advise of similar activities related to leisure services and the marketing there of. If you do not wish to receive this information please tick the box. If applying for concessionary rates please provide proof of receipt of income support, job seekers allowance or play on prescription membership.
4. Activity booking for playschemes and play activity weeks (see page 2) Week Week 1 26 - 30 July Week 2 2 - 6 August Week 3 9 - 13 August Week 4 16 - 20 August Week 5 23 - 27 August Total
Playscheme venue or play activity name
Cost
Please make your cheque or postal order payable to Lichfield District Council and write your name and address on the back.
Should your chosen playscheme be full, please select a second choice and week. Second choice playscheme or play activity week Week (1 to 5)
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Office use only
Summer 2010 -booking information Our play leaders, play rangers and coaches are employed by Lichfield District Council and are subject to enhanced disclosure via the Criminal Records Bureau and medical clearance. We take references for all our employees.
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What will your child need at the playscheme or activity week? A packed lunch and plastic bottle for water A t-shirt for messy activities Sun hat and long sleeved top for sun protection Sun cream labelled with their name Appropriate footwear and clothing Prescribed medication, with a completed daily permission slip, available at the venue What about lunch, snacks and drinks? Please provide lunch and snacks together with a plastic drinking bottle, which the play leader can top up with drinking water. For leisure centre summer activities see the ‘what you need’ column. What happens if I arrive late? If you are arriving for a playscheme or play activity after 10.15am please let the play leaders know, otherwise your child’s place may be allocated to someone else. What if my child wants to take personal items? We will not take responsibility for personal belongings such as ipods, electronic games and mobile phones and would prefer that children do not bring them. Are playscheme places available on the day? You can go along to see if the activity is full. If there are any places, you can take one from 10am. If the register is full and play leaders have not been informed that a child will be arriving late, their place can be taken from 10.15am. Can my child book with a friend? If you put the application forms in one envelope, we will do our best to make sure they have a place together.
How can I book my concessionary place? 10% of weekly places are available at a concessionary rate. The rate is available to families receiving income support, job seekers allowance, membership of Play on Prescription (POP) and to the third and subsequent child in a family. to book a playschemes and activity week. .How Please complete the registration and booking form on page 9 for each child. . Make cheques payable to Lichfield District Council with your name and address clearly written on the back. . Postal orders can be used as well as cheques. . Provide proof of receipt of income support, job seekers or POP if applying for a concessionary place. . allowance Include a stamped self-addressed envelope. . Enclose the completed forms, payment, self-addressed
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envelope, and proof for a concessionary place if required, and send to Play Development team, Lichfield District Council, Frog Lane, Lichfield, Staffs. WS13 6ZD. Booking starts on Tuesday 1 June. Your booking will be processed within seven working days. If a booking is cancelled before or on Friday 25 June, the booking fee will be refunded less a £10 administration charge. Transfer of booking places will be allowed subject to availability up to the date.
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How to book daily trips for children and young people with disabilities. Please contact the Play Development team on 01543 308765. A provisional booking will be made and held for 14 days. A more detailed registration form will be sent to you for completion along with a request for payment.
This year’s summer of play has been supported by - Burntwood Community and Learning Partnership, King Edward VI Community and Learning Partnership, North Lichfield Community and Learning Partnership, Alrewas Parish Council, Burntwood Town Council, Fradley Parish Council, Lichfield City Council and Shenstone Parish Council.
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