Holiday Activities

from Primary Times Berkshire - Summer 2022

Things to do in 2022

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

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

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

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

Liquid Leisure – an amazing water activity park with action and entertainment on offer for all ages

Liquid Leisure Windsor is the world’s leading water activity park, with Europe’s largest Aqua Park. Additionally, there is the first ever Ninja Warrior UK Aqua Park, a High Ropes course and a Junior Aqua Park to get the kids out and enjoying exercising in the outdoors. There is also plenty of towed water sports on offer, from wake surfing behind the boat to water skiing and wakeboarding (like snowboarding on water) on the cableway. Open water swimming is available, for those who are training to become the next triathlon stars or for those that are looking for a new way to get fit. For those not too sporty, they can relax on the beach or take advantage of the fully licensed bar and restaurant. So, get the family outdoors and have fun getting fit at Liquid Leisure Windsor. W: https://windsor.liquidleisure.com

World-class tennis camps for children at Bradfield Tennis Centre

Bradfield Tennis Centre offers a summer programme of world-class coaching for children aged 3 and up to 16, in this truly enriching sport. Their highly qualified LTA Accredited + Coaching Team have a desire to pass on their knowledge to inspire children to develop a love of the game through on-court drills covering the four pillars of tennis: Technical, Tactical, Physical and Mental. Tennis at Bradfield is a sport for everyone to enjoy and provides pathways towards representing the Centre in local leagues as well as County, Regional, National, and International competitions. This summer, there is the opportunity for your child to go for half a day, a full day, a week, or even join the full summer programme! This is available on weekdays for your children to enjoy and the team looks forward to welcoming players to this fun and energetic activity. T: 0118 964 4600/4603 E: tennisinfo@bradfieldcollege.org.uk W: www.bradfieldtennis.co.uk

Beginner to expert, child to adult, Wokingham Family Golf delivers guaranteed family fun

Providing 6 ways to play golf, Wokingham Family Golf will bring fun and smiles for the whole family- whether you want to improve your skills, start from scratch or simply have fun! From their modern range and attractive pitch and putt course that includes Big Hole Golf, to the growing trend of FootGolf, NEW 18 Hole Dinosaur Adventure Golf with …. Dinosaurs around the course and Top Tracer Range, what better way to spend your weekends, time off and precious family moments. Their Legends Café & Sports Bar is now open too for essential, tasty refreshments. A variety of Parties & Events packages are also available on request T: 0118 9795657 W: www.wokinghamfamilygolf.co.uk

Wonderful opportunities for your children to shine with Steppin Out Stars of Tomorrow!

Steppin Out Stars of Tomorrow is one of Berkshire’s leading theatre schools for children and they are about to take to the stage for their purpose-built show “Wishes!”, a beautiful story themed around how the things we wish for change with age. Taking place at South Hill Park this July, enjoy stunning costumes, amazing songs and wonderful dances – we promise you will not want to miss this show! Classes take place for 3½-17 years in Woodley and Wokingham weekly in Dance, Drama, Singing, Tap, Musical Theatre and pop. This year’s summer school ‘We don’t talk about Bruno!’ is based on the Disney hit film ‘Encanto’. For September enrolment or to book a place on summer school, please contact Shelley. T: 07970 034488 E: shelley@steppinoutstars.co.uk

A seasoned pro or new to the ice, Ozone has something for everyone!

Opened in 2021, the family run business at Ozone Ice Rink is delighted to see families enjoying fun activities including learning

to skate, public skate sessions, where all ages and abilities are welcome, and birthday party celebrations. The Schools Programme has been very popular, where brave teachers have also ventured on to the ice, much to the delight of their pupils! The expert staff at Ozone have met new friends on the SENS sessions, with visits from Vision Groups, Scouts, Guides and celebrities from TV’s Dancing on Ice. Ozone is open every day, with exciting sessions after school, weekends and all through the summer holidays. Sessions available this summer are Learn to Skate Camps, Ice Hockey Camps, Learn to Play, Public Skates, Parent and Toddler, Tots and Summer Activity Sessions. Parents can watch in comfort from their bar area, enjoying a drink with delicious snacks or hot meals. E: info@ozonerink.co.uk W: www.ozonerink.co.uk

Fun-filled interactive workshops for all the family at the Camp Albion Festival

Join them at The Watermill Theatre this summer for the Camp Albion Festival, a series of workshops for all ages including Story Adventures for ages 2-5, Storytelling for ages 3-8, and Creative Writing for ages 8-14+. Or why not get involved with one of their Summer Holiday Courses? For ages 4-7, enjoy Silly Stories, Creative Crafts, Magical Myths or Spectacular Singing. Each session costs £20 or book all four for £75. For ages 8-16, their Play in a Week and Musical in a Week courses offer the chance to bring your own theatrical ideas to life! Prices start from £95, please see The Watermill website for more details. Box Office T: 01635 46044 W: www.watermill.org.uk

Summer Holiday Courses

Book at watermill.org.uk/take-part

Create, play and make new friends this summer at The Watermill Theatre!

Thursday 28 July Silly Stories 9am-12pm Creative Crafts 1-4pm For ages 4-7. Each session is £20 Friday 29 July Magical Myths 9am-12pm Spectacular Singing 1-4pm For ages 4-7. Each session is £20 Book all four sessions on 28 and 29 July for just £75

Monday 1 to Friday 5 August