Come and have a
Summer of Fun We have a packed programme to keep your children or teenagers active and entertained this summer holiday.
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Activities, cou rses and holiday clubs at our leisure centres and B eacon Park Playschemes and play activity week s useful information a nd booking fo rm
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As well as our daily playschemes for children aged from 5 to 11, we’re running play activity weeks for 5 to 13 year olds. We also have lots of summer holiday clubs, activities, sports courses and more in our leisure centres and Beacon Park. So, whatever the activity, we are bound to have something to make sure your children have a summer of fun! Lichfield District Council
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www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/summerfun
Playschemes and Play Activity Weeks Our play development team offers a brilliant line-up of holiday activities for children and young people across Lichfield District. The sessions are great value for families. We also offer a number of concessionary places - just look for ‘concession’ in the cost columns.
Concessions 10% of our playscheme and play activity places are available at a concession of £5.50 a day or £22.50 for the week. These places are limited, so make sure you book early to avoid disappointment. The concessionary rate is available for Lichfield District residents who are: on income support or job seekers allowance Play on Prescription members (PoP) booking for a third or subsequent child in the family
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Free places We have some free places available for children with disabilities that need additional support. Places are limited so we recommend booking early. Please contact the play development team on 01543 308786 for more information.
2013 Playschemes for ages 5 to 11 From games, arts, sports and drama, our playschemes offer children lots of fun over the summer holiday. The sessions run Monday to Friday, from 10am to 4pm. Week
Venue
Week 1
22 July - 26 July
Week 2
29 July - 2 August
Venue
Fill in & send us the
Book now! form on page 10
To reserve your child’s place, please fill in the booking form on page 10. Check out what your child needs to bring to each session on page 9. Venue
Venue
Cost
Burntwood Memorial Friary Grange Institute, Rugeley Road Leisure Centre, Burntwood Lichfield
Armitage with Handsacre Village Hall
Whittington Community Primary School
Day £17.50 Week £47.50 Concession
Burntwood Memorial Friary Grange Institute, Rugeley Road Leisure Centre, Burntwood Lichfield
Armitage with Handsacre Village Hall
Whittington Community Primary School
Day £17.50 Week £47.50 Concession
Week 3 Burntwood 5 August - 9 August Leisure Centre
King Edward VI Leisure Centre, Lichfield
Fradley Village Hall
Millfield Primary School, Fazeley
Day £17.50 Week £47.50 Concession
Burntwood Leisure Centre
King Edward VI Leisure Centre, Lichfield
Fradley Village Hall
Millfield Primary School, Fazeley
Day £17.50 Week £47.50 Concession
Week 4
12 August 16 August
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2013 Play activity weeks for ages 7 to 13 years Get active and have fun on our play activity weeks with art, rock climbing, skateboarding and more.
Book now!
Fill in & send us the form on page 10
To reserve your child’s place, please fill in the booking form on page 10 - unless it is skateboarding. Check out what your child needs to bring to each session on page 9. Activity & age range
Venue
What it involves
Dates & times
Cost
Skateboarding Ages 5+
King Edward VI Leisure Centre
Our mobile skatepark has ramps, a manual box and grind rail for skateboarding fun. Skateboards and helmets are available to borrow and we supervise skaters over the break if they are staying for both sessions. This activity could be cancelled if it rains - check on the day by calling 01543 308782.
Week 1 22 - 26 July 10am -12noon &/or 12.45pm - 2.45pm
£5.50 a session No need to book
Swinfen Broun Pavilion, Beacon Park
Pond dipping, den building, water fights and bug hunting, makes for a wet ‘n’ wild time!
Week 2 29 July - 2 August 10am - 3pm
Week £47.50 Concession
Art Week Ages 7 - 13
King Edward VI Leisure Centre
Get creative with a week of art fun. The week will end with a display of all the masterpieces on Friday afternoon.
Week 3 5 - 9 August 10am - 3pm
Week £47.50 Concession
Den building and outdoor cooking day Ages 7 - 13
King Edward VI Leisure Centre
Build a den using a variety of materials and cook on an open fire.
Week 4 Monday 12 August 10am - 2pm
£12 Concession
Nature arts and craft day Ages 7 - 13
King Edward VI Leisure Centre
Outdoor arts and crafts using natural materials.
Week 4 Tuesday 13 August 10am - 2pm
£12 Concession
Nature Detective day Ages 7 - 13
King Edward VI Leisure Centre
Bug hunting, camouflage and a treasure hunt.
Week 4 Wednesday 14 August 10am - 2pm
£12 Concession
Tribe Day Ages 7 - 13
King Edward VI Leisure Centre
Join a tribe, make a base, play games and finish with a water fight.
Week 4 £12 Thursday 15 August Concession 10am - 2pm
Wet ‘n’ Wild Ages 7 - 13
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Summer activities at our leisure centres and parks Key to venues and booking details Burntwood Leisure Centre BLC High Street, Burntwood, Staffs, WS7 3XH t: 01543 308810 e: blc@lichfielddc.gov.uk Friary Grange Leisure Centre FGLC Eastern Avenue, Lichfield, Staffs, WS13 7EW t: 01543 308842 e: friary.grange@lichfielddc.gov.uk King Edward VI Leisure Centre KELC Kings Hill Road, Lichfield, Staffs, WS14 9DE t: 01543 308782 e: kingE@lichfielddc.gov.uk Beacon Park BP Swan Road, Lichfield, Staffs, WS13 6QZ t: 01543 308869 e: parks@lichfielddc.gov.uk We’re running loads of activities at Burntwood, Friary Grange and King Edward VI leisure centres and Beacon Park this summer holiday. To book any of the activities, please call, email or visit the venue where the activity is taking place.
Booking starts from 3 June 2013. Early bird
Look out for the bird image next to the cost in red. This is the early bird booking discount, which is available on some activities at Friary Grange and King Edward VI leisure centres, if you book by 7 July 2013.
Key to What you need symbols Plenty to drink and a snack
Suitable sports kit Suitable footwear, such as football boots or trainers
Swimming kit
Packed lunch
Teddy
Please note: Lichfield District Council reserves the right to alter or cancel any activity. A full refund or a transfer to an alternate activity will be offered.
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Leisure activities Week 1 from 22 to 26 July 2013 Activity & age range
Venue What it involves
the leisure Book now! Call centre to book What you need
Times
Cost
£25
Swimming Course Ages 4 - 5 Ages 6 - 8
BLC
Aimed at beginner swimmers, these sessions will introduce your child to the water and some basic swimming strokes.
22 - 26 July 9am - 9.30am (4 - 5 years) 9.30am - 10am (6 - 8 years)
Holiday Club Ages 5 - 11
BLC
Fun-filled activities including arts and crafts, games, sports and swimming. Indoor and outdoor sessions. Supervised by fully qualified play leaders. *5 days for the price of 4 offer!
22 - 26 July 9am - 4pm or 8.30am 5.30pm
Rookie Lifeguard Course Ages 8 - 12
BLC
Find out what’s involved in becoming a lifeguard. The first hour will be spent in the pool learning personal survival techniques. The next hour will be spent learning about first aid and basic life saving skills.
22 - 26 July 9am - 11am
£30
£17.50 day £70 week* £22.50 day £90 week*
Tennis Coaching Ages 8 - 16
FGLC Coaching basic and advanced skills including forehand, backhand, volleying and serving.
22 - 26 July 1pm - 4pm
£45 £50
Club Air Sessions Ages 10+
FGLC Young people can workout alongside adults using the air resistance gym equipment. Great for keeping the family active together.
23 & 25 July 10am - 11am
£1.50 child £2.50 adult
Dance Mats & Sports Walls Ages 10+
FGLC Come and have a go on our fun and interactive dance mats and sports walls.
23 & 25 July 1pm - 2pm
£1.50 child £2.50 adult
Table Tennis Course Ages 8 - 15
KELC This coaching course will teach the fundamental skills of table tennis and will also develop knowledge of the game.
22 - 26 July 10am - 12noon
£30 £35
Mini-Monsters Bug Hunt & Pond Dipping All ages
BP
Family bug hunting and pond dipping fun during Love Parks Week. Booking essential, call 01543 308869. All children must be accompanied.
23 July 10am - 12noon or 1pm - 3pm
£1 per child
Bird Box Painting All ages
BP
Paint your own bird box at this drop-in event at Beacon Park’s Discovery Hub. There is no need to book. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
25 July 11am - 3pm
£3.50 a box (while stocks last).
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Call the leisure Leisure activities Week 2 from 29 July to 2 August 2013 Book now! centre to book Activity & age range
Venue What it involves
What you need
Time
Cost
£25
Swimming Course Ages 4 - 5 Ages 6 - 8
BLC
Aimed at beginner swimmers, these sessions will introduce your child to the water and some basic swimming strokes.
29 July 2 August 9am - 9.30am (4 - 5 years) 9.30am - 10am (6 - 8 years)
Holiday Club Ages 5 - 11
BLC
Fun-filled activities including arts and crafts, games, sports and swimming. Indoor and outdoor sessions. Supervised by fully qualified play leaders. *5 days for the price of 4 offer!
29 July - 2 August 9am - 4pm or 8.30am 5.30pm
£17.50 day £70 week* £22.50 day £90 week*
Club Air Sessions Ages 10+
FGLC Young people can workout alongside adults using the air resistance gym equipment. Brilliant for toning and fitness.
30 July & 1 August 10am - 11am
£1.50 child £2.50 adult
Dance Mats & Sports Walls Ages 10+
FGLC Come and have a go on our fun and interactive dance mats and sports walls.
30 July & 1 August 1pm - 2pm
£1.50 child £2.50 adult
Go Ride Cycling Ages 5 - 16
FGLC Go Ride is British Cycling’s development programme for young people. It’s a fun and safe way to introduce young riders to the world of cycle sport and improves bike handling skills. For more information and to book, please contact Louise Day at British Cycling on 07534 281265 or email louiseday@britishcycling.org.uk
29 July & 1 August 10am - 2pm
£7.50 a day
Sports Camp Ages 8 - 16
FGLC Get active and have fun developing new skills and confidence in a variety of sports and activities.
29 July 2 August 9am - 12noon
£37.50 £42.50
Badminton Course Ages 8 - 15
KELC A week of badminton coaching, including game play and practising basic skills of forehand, backhand and serving.
29 July 2 August 10am - 12noon
£30 £35
Must be able to ride a bike
Leisure activities Week 3 from 5 to 9 August 2013 Activity & age range
Venue What it involves
the leisure Book now! Call centre to book What you need
Time
Cost
Private Swimming Lessons Any age
BLC
One-to-one swimming lessons - aimed at any age, level or ability.
5 - 9 August £50 9am - 9.30am or 9.30am - 10am
Tennis Coaching Ages 5 - 11
BLC
Coaching the basic skills including forehand, backhand volleying and serving.
5 - 9 August £25 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Tennis Coaching Ages 8 - 16
FGLC Coaching basic and advanced skills including forehand, backhand, volleying and serving.
5 - 9 August 1pm - 4pm
£45 £50
Club Air Sessions Ages 10+
FGLC Young people can workout alongside adults using the air resistance gym equipment. Great for keeping the family active together.
6 & 8 August 10am - 11am
£1.50 child £2.50 adult
Dance mats & Sports wall sessions Ages 10+
FGLC Come and have a go on the fun and interactive dance mats and sports walls.
6 & 8 August 1pm - 2pm
£1.50 child £2.50 adult
Gymnastics Course Ages 5 - 11
KELC This two-hour daily course will include practising balance, jumping and landing, shape and body management, weight on hands and rotation. For all abilities.
5 - 9 August 10am - 12noon
£30 £35
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Leisure activities Week 4 from 12 to 16 August 2013 Activity & age range
Venue What it involves
the leisure Book now! Call centre to book
What you need
Time
Cost
Private Swimming Lessons Any age
BLC
One-to-one swimming lessons - aimed at any age, level or ability.
12 - 16 August £50 9am - 9.30am or 9.30am - 10am
Gymnastics Ages 5 - 11
BLC
Learn gymnastic skills, including balance, jumping, landing and body management. All abilities catered for.
12 - 16 August 1pm - 3pm
£30
Trampoline Course Ages 6 - 12
BLC
One-hour each day of bouncing fun and games. The course covers basics skills such as seat drops, front drops and back drops.
12 - 16 August 3pm - 4pm
£25
Club Air Sessions Ages 10+
FGLC Young people can workout alongside adults using the air resistance gym equipment. Great for keeping the family active together.
13 & 15 August 10am - 11am
£1.50 child £2.50 adult
Dance mats & Sports wall sessions Ages 10+
FGLC Come and have a go on the fun and interactive dance mats and sports walls.
13 & 15 August 1pm - 2pm
£1.50 child £2.50 adult
Drama week Ages 8 - 16
KELC Led by a local actress, this week is a fun introduction to acting with drama games. Explore one of Shakespeare’s funniest plays. Showcase for parents.
12 - 16 August 2pm - 4pm
£30 £35
Sports Days Ages 8 - 14
KELC A full week of fun-filled sports including football, rounders, dodge ball, badminton, hockey, tag rugby and much more. The cost includes lunch. *5 days for the price of 4 offer!
12 - 16 August 9am - 4pm
£20 day £25 day £80 week* £100 week*
14 August 11am - 3pm
Free entry
Beacon Park Fun Day and Teddy Bear Games All ages
BP
Enjoy a wide variety of games, sports and outdoor activities in Beacon Park. Bring your teddy and join in the Teddy Bear Games.
Leisure activities Week 5 from 19 to 24 August 2013 Activity & age range
Venue What it involves
the leisure Book now! Call centre to book
What you need
Time
Cost
Private Swimming Lessons Any age
BLC
One-to-one swimming lessons - aimed at any age, level or ability.
19 - 23 August £50 9am - 9.30am or 9.30am - 10am
Holiday Club Ages 5 - 11
BLC
Fun-filled activities including arts and crafts, games, sports and swimming. Indoor and outdoor sessions. Supervised by fully qualified play leaders. *5 days for the price of 4 offer!
19 - 23 August 9am - 4pm £17.50 day or £70 week* 8.30am - 5.30pm £22.50 day £90 week*
Tennis Coaching Ages 5 - 11
BLC
Coaching the basic skills including forehand, backhand, volleying and serving.
19 - 23 August 3.30pm 4.30pm
£25
Rookie Lifeguard Course Ages 8 - 12
BLC
Find out what’s involved in becoming a lifeguard. The first hour will be spent in the pool learning personal survival techniques. The next hour will be spent learning about first aid and basic life saving skills.
19 - 23 August 9am - 11am
£30
£45 £50
Tennis Coaching Ages 8 - 16
FGLC Coaching basic and advanced skills including forehand, backhand, volleying and serving.
19 - 23 August 1pm - 4pm
Club Air Sessions Ages 10+
FGLC Young people can workout alongside adults using the air resistance gym equipment. Great for keeping the family active together.
20 & 22 August £1.50 child 10am - 11am £2.50 adult
Dance mats & Sports wall sessions Ages 10+
FGLC Come and have a go on the fun and interactive dance mats and sports walls.
20 & 22 August £1.50 child 1pm - 2pm £2.50 adult
Sports Camp Ages 8 - 16
FGLC Get active and have fun developing new skills and confidence in a variety of sports and activities.
19 - 23 August 9am - 12noon
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£37.50 £42.50
Leisure activities Week 5 continued from 19 to 24 August 2013 Activity & age range
Venue What it involves
Basketball Course Ages 8 - 14
KELC Learn the principles of basketball at this five-day course. There will be coaching in the basic skills of dribbling, blocking, passing and shooting.
Fairy Walks All ages
BP
the leisure Book now! Call centre to book What you need
Come in fancy dress and hear a magical story about Beacon Park’s fairies, followed by a walk to search for fairies in the woodland. Lasts up to one hour. All children must be accompanied. No need to book - just turn up.
Time
Cost
19 - 23 August 10am - 12noon
£30 £35
24 August 11am (under 5s) 1pm (over 5s)
£2 child £1 concession
Leisure activities Week 6 from 27 to 30 August 2013 Book now! Call the leisure centre to book This week starts on a Tuesday because of the bank holiday. Activity & age range
Venue What it involves
What you need
Time
Cost
Holiday Club Ages 5 - 11
BLC
Fun-filled activities including arts and crafts, games, sports and swimming. Indoor and outdoor sessions. Supervised by fully qualified play leaders.
27 - 30 August £17.50 day 9am - 4pm or 8.30am - 5.30pm £22.50 day
Rookie Lifeguard Course Ages 8 - 12
BLC
Find out what’s involved in becoming a lifeguard. The first hour will be spent in the pool learning personal survival techniques. The next hour will be spent learning about first aid and basic life saving skills.
27 - 30 August 9am - 11am
£24
£24 £29
Badminton Course Ages 8 - 16
FGLC A week of badminton coaching, including game play and practising basic skills of forehand, backhand and serving.
27 - 29 August 2pm - 4pm
Club Air Sessions Ages 10+
FGLC Young people can workout alongside adults using the air resistance gym equipment. Great for keeping the family active together.
27 & 29 August £1.50 child £2.50 adult 10am - 11am
Dance mats & Sports wall sessions Ages 10+
FGLC Come and have a go on the fun and interactive dance mats and sports walls.
27 & 29 August £1.50 child £2.50 adult 1pm - 2pm
Arts & Crafts Days Ages 6 - 12
KELC Design and create some fantastic arts and craft masterpieces in a variety of materials.
27 - 30 August £50 1.30pm - 3.30pm £55
Sandcastle Competition All ages
BP
Get creative and design and build a sandcastle in Beacon Park’s huge sandpit. A prize will be awarded for the most imaginative sandcastle.
26 August Judging 3pm
Free entry
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Useful information for playschemes and play activity weeks Only fill in the form on the opposite page if you are booking a playscheme or play activity week (listed on pages 2 and 3). All the other summer activities must be booked through our leisure centres or parks. Play leaders We employ and train our play leaders. We also carry out disclosure barring service checks on all our employees who work with children. There will be someone trained in first aid at each site.
How can I book at the concessionary rate? 10% of our playscheme places can be booked at a concessionary rate. However, places are limited so make sure you book early to avoid disappointment.
When attending a playscheme or play activity week, your child will need to bring a: packed lunch and a plastic bottle of water T-shirt for messy activities sun hat and a long-sleeved top for sun protection sun cream labelled with child’s name appropriate footwear and clothing - casual clothes as playing can get messy and active! prescribed medication if required - you will need to complete a daily permission slip, available at the venue
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Can my child take any personal items? We cannot take responsibility for any personal belongings, such as iPods, electronic games and mobile phones, and ask that children do not bring them. What happens if we arrive late? If your child is going to arrive at a playscheme session after 10.15am, please tell the play leader the day before, or contact the play development team before 10.15am on the day by calling 01543 308786. Are playscheme places available on the day? You are welcome to come along on the day to see if there are any places available. If the playscheme is fully booked, but a child has not arrived by 10.15am, you can take their place. Can my child book with a friend? If you put the application forms in the same envelope, we will do our best to place them on the same playscheme.
The concessionary rate is available for Lichfield District residents who are: on income support or job seekers allowance Play on Prescription members (PoP) booking for a third or subsequent child in the family
Cancellation policy for summer clubs When booking a place on any of our playschemes or play activity weeks, it is your responsibility to make sure that they are suitable for your child’s needs. If you cancel your child’s place on or before 11 July 2013, we will refund your money by cheque, less a £10 administration fee. You can transfer your child’s place up to 11 July 2013, but only if the alternative place is available. We cannot offer a refund if you cancel after 12 July 2013. This is because Lichfield District Council subsidises playschemes and play activity weeks/days, and it is unlikely that the place can be re-sold after this date.
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How to book playschemes or play activity weeks Booking starts on Monday 20 May 2013. Complete a registration form for each child. You can either photocopy the form on page 10 or download one from www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/summerfun Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your booking form. If applying for a concessionary place, please include proof that you receive income support or job seekers allowance (a recent letter will do). If you are a member of Play on Prescription, please write your PoP card number on the bottom of the booking form.
Payment You can pay by cheque or postal order. You can also pay by credit or debit card over the phone. If you are paying by cheque or postal order, please make it payable to Lichfield District Council and send it to us along with your booking form. If it’s a cheque, also write your name and address on the back of it. You can pay over the phone by calling 01543 308786 from Monday to Friday, between 9.30am and 1pm. After your child’s place has been confirmed over the phone, please fill in the booking form and add the booking number in the payment section and send it to us.
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Playscheme & Play Activity Week Booking Form 2013 Please fill in this form in block letters and complete a separate form for each child. Photocopy this form... if booking for more than one child 1. Child’s details
Date of birth
2. Collection details Names of relatives or friends who can collect your child from a playscheme or play activity
Address
Name
Child's name
Daytime number Mobile number Postcode Child’s school
Name
Parent’s name
Daytime number
Home phone no.
Mobile number
Mobile number(s)
3. Photo consent and medical help Do you give permission for your child to be photographed and for this to be used by the council for promotional purposes, including appearing in the local press?
Yes
Daytime number
I consent to any emergency medical or first aid treatment for my child during the 2013 Summer of Fun programme.
Email Does your child have any known allergies, medical conditions, or is taking any prescribed medication? Yes No If yes, please give more information
Do you feel your child would benefit from additional support? Yes
No
No
Parent’s signature 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. Lichfield District Council may keep details of this information to promote other leisure services you may be interested in. If you want to receive this information, please tick the box.
If yes, please give more information
Please send to: Play Development, King Edward VI Leisure Centre, Kings Hill Road, Lichfield, Staffs, WS14 9DE You may be asked to complete another form so that we can make sure your child receives the support they require.
Book over the phone: 01543 308786
4. Activity booking for playschemes and play activity weeks (see pages 2 and 3). Places often fill up quickly, so we recommend you select a second choice of playscheme. Please write this under your first choice, but leave it blank if you’re not making a second choice. Week Week or day/s Week 1 22 - 26 July Week 2 29 July - 2 August Week 3 5 - 9 August Week 4 19 - 23 August
Playscheme venue or play activity 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 4 Total cost
Cost
Office use only
5. Payment I am paying:
by cheque
by postal order
over the phone
booking no.
Have you remembered to include a completed booking form for each child and a stamped, self-addressed envelope? If applying for a concessionary place, also include proof that you receive income support or job seekers allowance, or your PoP number.
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