The London Borough of Bexley is delivering the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme which is being funded by the Department for Education.
The HAF programme provides a variety of fun activities, including sports, food making activities, arts and crafts and other exciting opportunities to learn and develop skills. It’s for school aged children and young people from Reception to Year 11, and runs during the easter, summer and winter school holidays.
Places are funded for those who receive benefits-related Free School Meals (FSM) and attend a school in Bexley. Children and young people also receive a free balanced meal as part of their day.
Benefits-related FSM are available to children and young people if their parents are in receipt of one of the qualifying benefits. Please note that they are different from universal infant free school meals (which provide free meals to all pupils in reception, year 1, and year); and the Mayor’s Free School Meals Initiative (which provide free meals to all pupils in Key Stage 2 attending a school in a London Borough).
- Further information on eligibility and how to apply for free school meals.
Paid for places are also available at some of the schemes for those not eligible for the funded places.
HAF Programmes are also running in Bromley, Greenwich and Kent, so families attending schools outside of Bexley will be able to apply to those programmes.
Easter Holiday Programme
Between Monday 1 April to Friday 12 April, eligible children and young people will be able to attend up to 4 days at different holiday schemes across Bexley at no cost. The activities are accessible to all children.
Bookings for the funded places on the Easter holiday programme will need to be made on the Evouchers centralised booking system. Voucher codes will be emailed to eligible families on Friday 8 March. If you’re eligible for a funded place and don’t receive one, please contact your school.
Please only book funded places for the days you know your child or young person will attend.
If you book a funded place but find you are no longer able to go, even for a day, please cancel the booking so it can be offered to another child who needs it.
Feedback
To help shape and improve future HAF Programmes, please complete this short survey to feedback on the Easter programme:
Cherry Tree
Cherry Tree kids club, Barrington Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4UN
For ages 5 to 11 years
Monday 8, Tuesday 9, Thursday 11 and Friday 12, 11am to 3pm
Our Ofsted registered club is staffed with qualified Childcare practitioners and playworkers. Children experience a range of activities such as sports, crafts, cooking, imaginative play, trips and more, with free access to an extensive outdoor area with a trim trail and climbing wall. Snacks and lunches are freshly prepared on site.
Paid for places are also available.
To book paid for places, please call 020 8298 0347.
Please email Hollie@cherrytreenursery.com or karen@cherrytreenursery.com, or telephone 020 8298 0347 if you have any queries.
Danson Youth Trust
The Danson Centre, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4EZ
For ages 5 to 12 years
Tuesday to Thursday, 9 to 11 April, 10am to 3:30pm
Friendly, experienced staff offering a daily mix of activities including specialist activities like gymnastics and trampoline, roller skating, team sports, arts and crafts and games. Includes healthy choice lunch every day, prepared on-site.
Please email dansonyc@btconnect.com, or telephone 020 8303 6052 if you have any queries.
Dynamic Coaching SEND
St Mary's Church Hall, Manor Road, Bexley, DA5 3LX
For ages 5 to 15 years
Monday to Thursday, 8 to 11 April, 10am to 2pm
SEND Provision: We will be supporting children with additional needs in sports and arts and crafts in a fun, safe environment.
Please email info@dynamicmail.co.uk or Admin@dynamicmail.co.uk, or telephone 07756 826105 if you have any queries.
Growth Beacon Group
Belvedere Community Centre, Mitchell Close, Belvedere, DA17 6AA
For ages 4 to 16 years
Monday 8 April, Wednesday 10 to Friday 12, 1pm to 5pm
Growth Beacon stands as a passionate advocate for community harmony, dedicated to weaving a tapestry of togetherness, by orchestrating lively and enjoyable activities. Activities include netball, football, dance, arts and crafts, bead making, face painting, visit to a fire station and much more.
Please email gbeacongroup@gmail.com or telephone 07450 797217 if you have any further questions.
Jacqueline’s Gems
The Lodge Northumberland Heath Primary School, Wheelock Close, Erith, DA8 1JE
For ages 4 to 11 years
Tuesday to Friday, 2 to 5 April, 10:30am to 2:30pm
The week consists of sports, arts and crafts, learning and exciting visitors to help shape your future. Get yourselves booked in for Easter fun and make new friends.
Paid for places are also available.
Find out more on Jacqueline's Gems
If you have any queries, please email admin@jacqgemschildcare.com
JG’s Football Academy
Limewood Primary School, 2 Sandy Road, Erith, DA8 1FJ
For ages 4 to 11 years
Tuesday to Friday, 2 to 5 April, 10:30am to 2:30pm
Are you football mad and want to enhance and learn new skills? Join JG's Football Academy this Easter. All abilities are welcome. No studs allowed and shin pads must be worn. Please wear weather appropriate clothing, as this is an outside activity.
Paid for places are also available.
Find out more about paid for places and book
If you have any queries, please email admin@jacqgemschildcare.com
Kinetic Kids Academy
East Wickham Primary Academy, Wickham Street, Welling, DA16 3BP
For ages 5 to 13 years
Tuesday to Friday, 2 to 5 April, 10am to 2pm
Kinetic Camps are back this Easter holidays to provide your child with a safe space to try new sports and games, whilst making new friendships. We have sports from dodgeball, football, and athletics to keep the young people engaged every day.
Paid for places are available
Please email info@kinetickidsacademy.co.uk, or telephone 07391 231669 if you have any queries.
Koala Klubs
For ages 5 to 14 years
8am to 6pm
Erith Leisure Centre, Avenue Road, Erith, DA8 3AT
Monday to Thursday, 8 to 11 April
Crook Log Leisure Centre, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4HH
Tuesday to Friday, 2 to 5 April
Sidcup Leisure Centre, Hurst Road, Sidcup, DA15 9AE
Tuesday to Friday 2 to 5 April
We have re-vamped our timetable at Koala Klubs and are proud to announce our BRAND NEW theme days for Easter 2024. Each day the children and young people will be able to participate in our themed sports and arts activities which are: Day 1 - Pirates Day; Day 2 - Super Hero day; Day 3 - Zog / Horrible Histories day; Day 4 - Gladiators day. Each day the children will have the opportunity to swim.
Paid for places are also available.
If you have any queries, please contact the team by e-mail to neil@koalaklubs.co.uk, telephone 07891 833965, or go to our Facebook page @koalaklubs
Koala Klubs and Jacksonville Jaguars NFL
Erith Leisure Centre, Avenue Road, Erith, DA8 3AT
For ages 11 to 16 years
Tuesday to Friday, 2 to 5 April, 11am to 3pm
Join our exciting JAG TAG programme for secondary- aged students involving skills around American Football, along with other exciting activities and sports, and swimming everyday. Coached by professionals, JAG TAG is sweeping across the UK, getting young people active. This is suitable for all abilities. Those who attend all 4 days will receive a Jacksonville Jaguars souvenir and a surprise.
If you have any queries, please contact the team by email to neil@koalaklubs.co.uk, telephone 07891 833965, or go to our Facebook page @koalaklubs
Loveland Limited
Lessness Abbey, Abbey Road, Belvedere, DA17 5DH
For ages 5 to 11 years
Tuesday to Friday, 2 to 5 April, 10:30am to 2:30pm
We have exciting fun-packed activities lined up for your children to make it a memorable Easter holiday for them. These include bracelet making; decorate your own Easter Egg; blindfolded poo-dodging game; explosive science games; multi-sports; Easter Egg Hunt in the park; seed planting; dance classes; cookery, tie-dye, basketball and smoothing making.
Please email lovelandchildcareservices@gmail.com, or telephone 07473 689448 if you have any queries.
Manna – Seh Holiday Club
Orchard Primary School, Oxford Road, Sidcup, DA14 6LW
For ages 4 to 11 years
Tuesday to Friday, 2 to 5 April, 10am to 2pm
Children enjoy outdoor games in a large outdoor area, such as bike and scooter riding, Hula Hooping and skipping ropes. We have lots of fun activities including design a balloon animal; animal masks and a collage picture; Get Fit Zumba & Just Dance fitness.
Please email admin@manna-sehchildcare.co.uk, or telephone 0208 311 2775 if you have any queries.
Nemesis Academy
Europa Gymnastic Club, Vimy Way, Crayford, DA1 4FA
For ages 5 to 14 years
Monday to Thursday, 8 to 11 April, 10am to 2pm
We have based this boot camp around introducing martial arts to kids. The benefits that this can bring to their lives include confidence, co-ordination, focus, team building, self-esteem and discipline to name a few. We will have a set program for each day that will be packed with lots of fun activities.
Please email nemesis_gym@btconnect.com or telephone 07432 107806 if you have any queries.
Omega Sportz
Belvedere Infant and Junior School, Mitchell Close, Belvedere, DA17 6AA
For ages 5 to 12 years
Tuesday to Friday, 2 to 5 April, 9am to 1pm
At Omega Sportz, we pride ourselves in creating a safe space for children to be the best version of themselves. This Easter we are offering a wide range of activities, examples include ball sports, science experiments, bouncy castle, gymnastics, dance workshop, multi-sports, arts and crafts and an Easter celebration.
Paid for places are also available.
Email info@omegasportz.com, or telephone 07444 592073 if you have any queries.
Our Heritage UK
The NEST Community, Cygnet Square, Thamesmead, SE2 9FA
For ages 4 to 16 years
Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 April, 12pm to 5pm
Thursday 11 April, 12pm to 6pm
Join us for an exciting Easter holiday with an array of activities specifically crafted for children and teenagers! Our specially designed programme caters to various age groups: 4 to 7, 8 to 11, and 12 to 16 years. It blends entertainment; education; art and creativity; digital inclusion games; and physical, nutritional, and sensory enrichment activities in a welcoming environment.
Paid for places are also available.
Find out more on Our Heritage UK
Email Blackheritage123uk@gmail.com, or telephone 07883 576415 or 07863 591968 if you have any queries.
Our Parks
Harris Academy Falconwood, The Green, Welling, DA16 2PE
For ages 5 to 11 years
Tuesday to Friday, 2 to 5 April, 10am to 2pm
This Easter, Our camps promise an exciting blend of activities! Enjoy sports like basketball and football, creative workshops in dance and music, and arts & crafts from clay modelling to face painting. Designed to boost confidence and resilience, it's a fun-packed experience for young people to learn, grow, and have a blast.
Please email schoolcampinfo@ourparks.org.uk or telephone 07306 297789 if you have any queries.
Progressive Sports
Eastcote Primary Academy, Eastcote Road, Welling, DA16 2ST
For ages 5 to 11 years
Monday to Thursday, 8 to 11 April, 9:30am to 4:30pm
Be happy, healthy, and active with Progressive Sports this Easter on our fun filled Active Camps. With over 20 sports available, team building games and arts & crafts activities scattered throughout the day, children are sure to have a blast with Progressive Sports.
Paid for places are also available.
Find out more on Progressive Sports
Please email operations@progressive-sports.co.uk, or telephone 0208 088 3937 if you have any queries.
Sendtivate
The Manor House Annex, The Green, Sidcup, DA14 6BW
For ages 7 to 16 years
Monday to Thursday, 8 to 11 April, 10am to 2pm
Love playing “Hide and Seek”? Then join us this Easter as we you love to be a part of our Easter egg hunt during this holiday. We will all be detectives as we will be hiding Easter eggs in various secret hidden spots. We will also be having an egg and spoon race, which will be done with the support of their 1:1’s. Some will also be encouraged to do a sack race.
This is a SEND programme for children and young people with additional needs.
All children and young people will have a 1:1 support.
Please email sendtivate@gmail.com, or telephone 07853 213605 if you have any queries.
Sendtivate Mainstream 11 to 16 Programme
The Manor House Annex, The Green, Sidcup, DA14 6BW
For ages 11 to 16 years
Monday to Thursday, 8 to 11 April, 2:30pm to 6:30pm
A range of enrichment activities for young people between the ages of 11 to 16 to mentor them, to build their competence, confidence, connection to each other, and character building. Activities will range from design technology, musical workshops, movie, game night and HAF bake off. Young people can also make use of the onsite gym equipment which includes exercise bikes, weights, and fitness classes from qualified instructors. Sporting games such as football, tennis and basketball are also included.
Please telephone 07853 213605 or email sendtivate@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Smiley Ark
St Augustine of Canterbury C of E Primary School, St Augustine's Road, Belvedere, DA17 5HP
For ages 4 to 13 years
Tuesday to Friday, 2 to 5 April, 10am to 2pm
A wide range of activities including wood craft; sewing; dance; multi-sports; enrichment activities arts and craft, cooking, and learning something new while having fun. Also, football, penalty shoot-out, dodge ball, basketball, Hoops, Parachute-game, tennis and lots more!
Paid for places are also available.
To book paid for places, please email enquiries@smileyark.com or telephone 07947 910282.
Please email enquiries@smileyark.com or telephone 07947 910282 if you have any questions.
Spaptan
Slade Green and Howbury Community Centre, Chrome Road, Erith, DA8 2EL
For ages 4 to 16 years
Tuesday 2 April, Wednesday 3 April, Friday 5 April, Tuesday 9 April, 12pm to 4pm
A variety of different activities including dance and physical exercises, arts and crafts, building ICT skills, CV writing, food nutrition workshops, board games and sports.
Please email spaptan@hotmail.com, or telephone 07869 899671 if you have any queries.
Thamesmead Christian Fellowship
Church of the Cross, Lensbury Way, Thamesmead, SE2 9UE
For ages 4 to 11 years
Monday 1, Saturday 6, Thursday 11 and Friday 12 April, 1pm to 5pm
‘Easter Fun – Find the Egg’ holiday club scheme with sports, arts and crafts, team games, multi-sports, clay craft, cooking, fruit smoothie bikes and circus workshops.
Paid for places are also available.
To book paid for places, please email contactangelbooks@gmail.com
Please email contactangelbooks@gmail.com, or telephone 07790962474 or if you have any queries.
The Javan Coker Foundation
Willow Bank Primary School, Seacourt Road, Thamesmead, SE2 9XB
For ages 5 to 16 years
Tuesday 2 to Friday 5 April, 9am to 1pm
A fun trip to London Zoo to enhance children’s mental, physical, emotional and mental social well-being. 2. Sports to encourage physical exercise. 3. Art and Crafts to support and develop the children and young people’s skills. 4. Music and Dance to support movement and coordination –using musical instruments, drums etc. 5. The Culture Workshops would be delivered around heritage, through cooking, drama and games.
This is a SEND programme for children and young people with additional needs.
Support will be provided based on the level of need required – this can be a 1:1 or 2:1 on a staff: young person ratio.
For more details, please go to The Javan Coker Foundation website
Please email thejavancokerfoundation@gmail.com or telephone 07765 331092 if you have any queries.
The Morning Dew Foundation
St Peters Church Hall, Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath, DA7 4RT
For ages 7 to 16 years
Tuesday to Friday, 2 to 5 April, 9am to 1pm
We provide support for children and young people living with special educational needs and disabilities. We are focussed on creating a sustainable and inclusive support programme, using a family centred approach. We believe that every child has a unique ability, and our inclusive programme includes independent living skills, social skills and educational / fun trips.
This is a SEND programme for children and young people with additional needs.
Support will be offered on 1:1 or 1:2 and small groups depending on individual needs.
Please email themorningdewfoundation@yahoo.com, or telephone 07720 869056 if you have any queries.
Zambezi Sports School
Royal Park Academy, Riverside Road, Sidcup, DA14 4PX
For ages 4 to 11 years
Tuesday to Friday, 2 to 5 April, 9am to 3pm
Our holiday camp days are action packed and include a variety of different sports including, swimming, football, tri-golf, dance, tag rugby, tennis and much more. With the best coaching team, the amazing facilities at Royal Park Academy and more sports than we can list come along and join the fun.
Paid for places are also available.
To book paid for places, please book online via our website.
Please email info@zambezisportsschool.co.uk if you have any queries.
Zenoch Community Hub
St Michael’s Church Hall, Upper Wickham Lane, Welling, DA16 3AP
For ages 8 to 16 years
Tuesday to Friday, 2 to 5 April, 12pm to 4pm
This Easter we will be providing free healthy meals and snacks, along with physical and enriching activities including basketball, football, cricket, climbing, dance workshops, music workshops, as well as creative activities like jewellery making and sewing. Our programme will enable young people to build confidence and resilience, whilst having fun.
Please email zenochservices@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Additional information
If you have any queries regarding the HAF programme in Bexley, please e-mail HAF@bexley.gov.uk
In addition to this programme, families who are eligible for Universal Credit may be able to claim back up to 85% of their childcare costs. Please visit Help with childcare costs to find out more.
London Borough of Bexley is working with local schools, voluntary and community organisations, and childcare providers to provide the HAF programme. The free places are funded by the Department for Education. Visit the government website for more information on the national programme.