Out of School Activities - Camps, Courses & more

Bluecoat Sports Health and Fitness Bluecoat Sports Health and Fitness is a family friendly club supporting active children in fun and enjoyable sports. They believe all children should be happy and safe in the water. Swimming is a great sport for all round health and fitness, and it is also an important life skill. Bluecoat is pleased to offer week-long half hour intensive swimming courses during school holidays.

These courses cater for children of all abilities. These sessions are free for current Swim School Members. If you have school-age children, they can join the after-school sessions on weekdays and Saturday mornings. Bluecoat has teamed up with the Swim England

Learn to Swim programme to ensure that all their children grow to be confident and proficient swimmers. This structured programme is based on a games-led approach so children can enjoy learning. The highly qualified team of instructors will help your child develop at their own pace to help them progress through the different levels. Bluecoat also offers a Kids Holiday Club for 5 to 12-year-olds during school holidays (except during the Christmas break). They offer a range of activities from arts and crafts, swimming, sporting activities and much more. These sessions run on Monday to Friday from 9am to 5.30pm (excluding bank holidays). You can also take advantage of the early drop off option which extends the day from 8am to 5pm. Childcare vouchers are accepted. For more information, visit www. bluecoatsports.co.uk.

Dynamos Cricket The ECB has launched Dynamos Cricket, a new programme to inspire children aged 8 to 11 to play cricket. Two programmes in May and July will allow up to 35,000 more children to enjoy cricket this season. Children will take part in Dynamos Cricket in their local centres at one of two 6 to 12-week courses, which will take place during the summer term, beginning mid-May, and over the school holidays, alongside The Hundred. Each week, participants will develop new cricketing skills including batting, bowling and fielding. They will have the chance to play a fast-paced and exciting game of countdown cricket – a new format that mirrors The

Kids Activities KEEP THE KIDS BUSY

KIDS HOLIDAY CLUB Our Ofsted registered Kids Club is a fun, upbeat and interactive setting that offers a diverse range of activities.

FULL AND HALF DAY BOOKINGS AVAILABLE. CHILDCARE VOUCHERS ACCEPTED

INTENSIVE SWIMMING COURSES These courses cater to all abilities and run for 30 minutes. Free to current Swim School members.

SWIM SCHOOL We also run After School Lessons on weekdays and Saturday mornings. These sessions run 50 weeks of the year.

Saturdays at ICTheatre Academy ICTheatre Academy (formally BRICTT Academy) meets on Saturday mornings from 10am – 2pm. They are the Saturday Academy of the Institute for Contemporary Theatre in Brighton. ICTheatre Academy provides accessible, affordable and professional musical theatre training in all aspects of performing arts for students from 8-16 years in Brighton and the surrounding areas. With a maximum of 20 children in a class, students take part in four classes each Saturday in dance, acting, musical theatre and contemporary vocals with specialist and qualified tutors in each area. The Academy is split into four age groups and rotates every 55 mins with a short break for lunch in the middle. It’s a great way to make friends, develop performing arts

skills and grow in confidence, all while having lots of fun. They also offer a Junior Academy for children aged 4-7 years from 10 – 11.30am. This session is split into three sections. Dance helps accelerate co-ordination and balance through movement and funky dance routines. Vocal warm ups and techniques help the children engage with their speech and vocal sounds, whilst the drama session develops their confidence, working with stories, poems and expression. The Junior Academy offers a super introduction to the world of performing arts. Children will gain a wealth of experience from each subject, giving them versatility within the performing arts industry. Whether your children are doing it for fun, or wish to seriously develop their talents, at ICTheatre Academy every child matters and they aim to help fulfil every child’s potential.Email Academy@ictheatre.ac.uk to book a free trial for the Academy or Junior Academy. Visit www.ICTheatre.ac.uk for more information.

Intensive Courses

Our popular five day courses of swimming lessons are available again during the upcoming school holidays: Monday 30 th March to Friday 3 rd April Monday 6 th to Friday 10 th April Monday 13 th to Friday 17 th April

These courses are expertly suited for first time swimmers, as well as those who are looking for extra training, to develop invaluable life skills, confidence and water safety.

Call us now on: Or visit us at: One-to-One Lessons 01903 202700 mxtswimschool.com Available throughout the week for children and adults of all ages

Whatever place you’re into

“Holiday camps.”

Our holiday camps aim to engage with children through multi sports, arts and crafts. Activities include swimming* and Clip n’ Climb*.

Open for the Easter holidays Full day camp costs just £24 and we offer all day care from 8.30am-6.00pm

*at selected centres Suitable for children aged 5 -12 years.

The Bridge Leisure Centre 01403 211311 Steyning Leisure Centre 01903 879666

Billingshurst Leisure Centre 01403 787500