Summer Groups and Events at The Children and Family Centre, Independent Options Pre-School morning Toddler Groups (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. All year round) Our morning toddler groups run four times a week. These are informal inclusive groups that allow your little ones to take advantage of our toy collection and outside space to let off some steam while parents and carers can chat and have a drink. Snacks for the children are also provided. 10am – 11:30am (£1.50 per family per session) Contact: 0161 842 2536 or SJarvis@independentoptions.org.uk for more information and to book on to session After School Club (Term time only) (11th, 18th, 25th of June and 2nd, 9th 16th and 23rd of July) Our weekly Tuesday club is an informal group with a wide range of activities planned throughout the academic year. Suitable for Children with additional needs aged between 5 and 10 years old 4pm – 5:30pm (£1.50 per family per session) Contact: 0161 842 2536 or SJarvis@independentoptions.org.uk for more information and to book on to session Singing and Signing (Term time only) (11th, 18th, 25th of June and 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd of July) Aimed at pre-schoolers who would benefit from learning some Makaton sign language to aid in their communication development and skills. After free play and a snack we sit as a group and sing and sign along to well known nursery rhymes and children’s songs 10am – 11:30am (£1.50 per family per session) Contact: 0161 842 2536 or SJarvis@independentoptions.org.uk for more information and to book on to session Musical After School Club (Term time only) (12th, 19th, 26th of June and 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th of July) Our Weekly Wednesday group is a musical themed group with instruments, musical games and lots of noise! Suitable for children with additional needs aged between 5 and 10 years old 3:30pm – 5pm (£1.50 per family per session) Contact: 0161 842 2536 or SJarvis@independentoptions.org.uk for more information and to book on to session Sibling After School Club (Term time only) (13th, 20th, 27th of June and 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th of July) Run in conjunction with Lisburne School, this club is especially for children who have a sibling with additional needs. We offer the usual range of fun after school club activities and a snack. This is a drop off session, so parents don’t have to stay for the group.
4pm till 5:30pm (Free) Contact: 0161 842 2536 or SJarvis@independentoptions.org.uk for more information and to book on to session Sensory Play (Term Time only) (14th, 21st, 28th of June and 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th of July) This weekly session has been designed for pre-school children with additional needs to help them explore their senses and have new sensory experiences. Each week we vary activities but they can include – water play, sensory tent with lights, sensory toys, music, and much, much more! 1pm – 2:30pm (£1.50 per family per session) Contact: 0161 842 2536 or SJarvis@independentoptions.org.uk for more information and to book on to session School Holiday Clubs, Running between 29th July and Friday 6th of September – The Children and Family Centre at Independent Options, Hazel Grove We have a variety of themed activities, groups and events running throughout the summer holidays, these include arts and crafts, sensory play, day trips out and much, much more. All of our sessions are aimed at children with additional needs who are aged between 0 and 10 (Older siblings are also very welcome) Various times (£1.50 per family per session) Contact: 0161 842 2536 or SJarvis@independentoptions.org.uk for more information and to book on to session Let’s Get Messy , Saturday 13th July 2013 – The Children and Family Centre at Independent Options, Hazel Grove. A Messy arts and crafts session with a sensory twist! Come along and try your hand at activities such as painting, salt dough, chalk drawing, junk modelling and much, much more! (Make sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty) We have a morning session (10am-11:30am) and an afternoon session (1pm- 2:30pm). Suitable for Children with additional needs aged 10 and under (Siblings welcome) 10am – 11:30am and 1pm – 2:30pm (£1.50 per family per session) Contact: 0161 482 2536 or SJarvis@independentoptions.org.uk for more information and to book onto a session Little Summer Fair, Saturday 20th July 2013 - The Children and Family Centre at Independent Options, Hazel Grove. Come and join us for a day of family fun. We have lots of activities and stalls to explore. Have a run around our big garden and play on our playground. We have lots of lovely homemade cakes for sale, a teddy tombola, games and a raffle with some fantastic prizes on offer. Everyone is welcome 10am – 3pm (Free admission) Contact: 0161 482 2536 or SJarvis@independentoptions.org.uk for more information
Let’s Get Messy , Saturday 27th July 2013 – The Children and Family Centre at Independent Options, Hazel Grove. A Messy arts and crafts session with a sensory twist! Come along and try your hand at activities such as painting, salt dough, chalk drawing, junk modelling and much, much more! (Make sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty) We have a morning session (10am-11:30am) and an afternoon session (1pm- 2:30pm). Suitable for Children with additional needs aged 10 and under (Siblings welcome) 10am – 11:30am and 1pm – 2:30pm (£1.50 per family per session) Contact: 0161 482 2536 or SJarvis@independentoptions.org.uk for more information and to book onto a session Let’s Get Messy, Saturday 10th August 2013 – The Children and Family Centre at Independent Options, Hazel Grove. A Messy arts and crafts session with a sensory twist! Come along and try your hand at activities such as painting, salt dough, chalk drawing, junk modelling and much, much more! (Make sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty) We have a morning session (10am-11:30am) and an afternoon session (1pm- 2:30pm). Suitable for Children with additional needs aged 10 and under (Siblings welcome) 10am – 11:30am and 1pm – 2:30pm (£1.50 per family per session) Contact: 0161 482 2536 or SJarvis@independentoptions.org.uk for more information and to book onto a session Let’s Get Messy, Saturday 24th August 2013 – The Children and Family Centre at Independent Options, Hazel Grove. A Messy arts and crafts session with a sensory twist! Come along and try your hand at activities such as painting, salt dough, chalk drawing, junk modelling and much, much more! (Make sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty) We have a morning session (10am-11:30am) and an afternoon session (1pm- 2:30pm). Suitable for Children with additional needs aged 10 and under (Siblings welcome) 10am – 11:30am and 1pm – 2:30pm (£1.50 per family per session) Contact: 0161 482 2536 or SJarvis@independentoptions.org.uk for more information and to book onto a session After School Club (Term time only) (10th and 17th of September) Our weekly Tuesday club is an informal group with a wide range of activities planned throughout the academic year. Suitable for Children with additional needs aged between 5 and 10 years old 4pm – 5:30pm (£1.50 per family per session) Contact: 0161 842 2536 or SJarvis@independentoptions.org.uk for more information and to book on to session Musical After School Club (Term time only) (11th and 18th of September) Our Weekly Wednesday group is a musical themed group with instruments, musical games and lots of noise! Suitable for children with additional needs aged between 5 and 10 years old 3:30pm – 5pm (£1.50 per family per session)
Contact: 0161 842 2536 or SJarvis@independentoptions.org.uk for more information and to book on to session Singing and Signing (Term time only) (11th and 18th of September) Aimed at pre-schoolers who would benefit from learning Makaton sign language to aid in their communication development and skills. After free play and a snack we sit as a group and sing and sign along to well known nursery rhymes and children’s songs 10am – 11:30am (£1.50 per family per session) Contact: 0161 842 2536 or SJarvis@independentoptions.org.uk for more information and to book on to session Sibling After School Club (Term time only) (12th and 19th September) Run in conjunction with Lisburne School, this club is especially for children who have a sibling with additional needs. We offer the usual range of fun activities and a snack. This is a drop off session, so parents don’t have to stay for the group. 4pm – 5:30pm (Free) Contact: 0161 842 2536 or SJarvis@independentoptions.org.uk for more information and to book on to session Sensory Play (Term Time only) (13th and 20th of September) This weekly session has been designed for pre-school children with additional needs to help them explore their senses and have new sensory experiences. Each week we vary activities but they can include – water play, sensory tent with lights, sensory toys, music, and much, much more! 1pm – 2:30pm (£1.50 per family per session) Contact: 0161 842 2536 or SJarvis@independentoptions.org.uk for more information and to book on to session