Holiday activities Photo: Charlotte Westall
Holiday activities Whether you need childcare during the long school holiday or simply want plenty of great activities lined up to keep your kids busy and entertained, there are lots of options. After recent times, keeping young children active and sociable is vital for their mental and physical well-being, and summer is the perfect time to give it a go!
Discover a water wonderland at Lagoona Park, bigger and better than ever before! Time to have some fun in the sun at Lagoona Park, a massive inflatable aqua park, which is even bigger than before, with loads of slides, jumps and obstacles! Split into areas of “Balance”, “Bounce”, “Climb” and “Extreme” (for the adrenaline junkies) it also includes the UK’s first Water Trampoline Park! New for 2022, the Aqua Park has the first ever Paddleboard Obstacle Course running safely through it, plus, they have an amazing Kids Castle for 2–6-year-olds to have fun with their parents! Enjoy a 50-minute session under the supervision of trained Lifeguards with capped prices for the 6th year running. Situated just 5 minutes off J11 of the M4 at Reading with free parking, free entry, free use of the beach and includes beach bar, grill and snack shack for a variety of tasty hot and cold food when refreshment is needed! E: enquiries@lagoonapark.com W: www.lagoonapark.com
Exciting holiday entertainment programmes for children this summer Next Step Holiday Activities is the perfect place for your children to have fun! They provide active, affordable, and exciting childcare during the holidays for primary school aged children from 4-11 years. Their two programmes, NS Stars and NS Strikers, will see your child enjoy their time away from school. With unique programmes on offer, they ensure that your child can maintain their development and learning through play, in a safe and appropriate environment. The Holiday Activities are led by a dedicated, enthusiastic, and highly qualified team. For further information and bookings please contact them directly. E: enquiries@nssport.co.uk W: www.nssport.co.uk
Funtastic Kids: Exciting and vibrant Summer Holiday Camps across Berkshire! Over the six weeks, children will enjoy multiple themed timetables (activities including drama, art, games, science and more) as well as energetic and varied sports timetables at Funtastic Kids. Children can choose their preferred activity each session, making every day unique! All camps are led by friendly, nurturing staff, who are committed to giving every child a fulfilling experience. Children booked onto their extended day option (8am – 6pm) will receive a nutritional breakfast and light afternoon tea at no extra cost. As participants in the Government’s Holiday Activities & Food Programme (HAF), they’re offering funded places at selected camps for eligible children, ensuring any child can access enriching summer activities in a safe environment (participating local authorities only, check website for details). Locations are: Binfield, Burghfield, Calcot, Crowthorne, Earley, Finchampstead, Lower Earley, Newbury, Reading, Shinfield, Sonning, Tilehurst, Wokingham and Woodley. W: www.funtastickids.co.uk
Action Packed, Boredom Busting School Holidays! There’s something for every 3-11 year old at the Beehive Holiday Clubs! With themed weeks, their holiday programme is a mix of high energy and calm activities which includes sports, arts and crafts, cooking, traditional games and toys, gaming consoles, outdoor adventures, treasure hunts, den building, bouncy castles and more! They also offer exciting experience sessions where children get up close with birds of prey, handle reptiles, learn street dance, performing and acting techniques, perfect football skills and even meet real life Disney princesses and superheroes! Days are 8am-6pm with morning (£20), afternoon (£20) and all-day sessions (£36) available. All activities & snacks are included. Block book the whole week or pick and choose the days, the choice is yours. Book their Summer Holiday Club at Crown Wood Primary School from 21st July to 2nd September, or Nine Mile Ride Primary School from 25th July to 19th August. W: www.beehiveclub.co.uk
Discover a variety of ways to enjoy the game at Fairways Family Golf Centre Fairways Family Golf Centre offers many ways to play golf that everyone can enjoy. In addition to a 9-hole golf course, they offer a 9-hole Foot Golf course and one of the country’s newest and best 18-hole Disc Golf facilities. Additionally, they have a small café offering a range of drinks and snacks with an outdoor seating area for those who’d simply prefer to relax and enjoy the view. Book online. W: www.fairwaysfamilygolf.co.uk
Give your youngsters a range of exciting, adventurous sports to experience at Dinton Dinton Activity Centre has an action-packed programme this summer! Hire a range of pedalos, paddleboards, canoes and kayaks starting from £8 for half an hour – with 94 acres of lake there’s plenty of space to safely enjoy the sunshine! And it’s all hands-on deck for young sailors – whether it’s joining one of their sailing weeks or being part of the regular clubs, skills will be nurtured and developed to help all participants become independent, confident sailors. Or try their daily exciting Wild Sessions! Activities include stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking or giant SUPs on the beautiful Black Swan Lake. These will run alongside land activities including climbing and archery or test your Bear Grylls skills on a Survival session! W: www.dinton-pastures.co.uk
Go to www.primarytimes.co.uk/berkshire for thousands more great days out
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