Holiday activities and food programme | London Borough of Bexley

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 2.

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 3 and Friday 14 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, and booking information is stated under each activity.

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 let the holiday club know so that they can offer it to another child who needs it.

Active Horizons

Active Horizons Community Hub, Dellview Road, Erith DA8 3FG.

For ages 7 to 16 years.

Monday 3 to Thursday 6 April, 11am to 3pm.

A variety of activities including sewing, contemporary Arts, dancing and African Drumming.

How to book

Complete the registration form

Danson Youth Trust

The Danson Centre, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4EZ.

For ages 5 to 12 years.

Tuesday 4, Thursday 6 and Thursday 13 April from 10am to 3.30pm.

Range of activities including team challenges, arts and crafts, dance, connect, trampolining, football, Roller-skating and food activities with healthy choices.

Paid for places are also available.

How to book

Visit the Danson Youth Trust website

Dynamic Coaching

Harris Garrard Academy, Yarnton Way, Thamesmead, Erith, DA18 4DW.

For ages 5 to 16 years.

Tuesday 11 to Friday 14 April from 10am to 2pm.

Our programme will enable young people to take part in high quality sports engagement activities led by positive role models in a safe and open environment. Activities include team games, mixed ball sports, smoothie making and an Easter themed prize hunt. Football, Multi-sports, Arts and Craft will be running all day.

How to book

Complete the registration form

Dynamic Coaching SEND

War Memorial Club House, Bourne Road, Bexley, DA5 1LW.

For ages 5 to 16 years.

Monday 3 to Thursday 6 April from 10am to 2pm.

Enrichment activities designed to enable young people with SEND to access risk awareness education, youth mentoring and new sensory activities. All activities are developed by experienced staff with certification in SEND Sports Inclusion delivered by Access Sport and have sports leadership qualifications.

Support is provided on a 1:2 staff:young person ratio.

How to book

Complete the registration form

Jacqueline's Gems

The Lodge, Northumberland Heath Primary School, Wheelock Close, Erith, DA8 1JE.

For ages 5 to 11 years.

Monday 3 to Thursday 6 April from 10:30am to 2:30pm.

A range of fun activities including athletics, karate, dance routines, talent shows and Easter egg painting.

Paid for places are also available.

How to book

Email admin@jacqgemschildcare.com or telephone 01322 351594.

Jesse’s Place Foundation

Harris Garrard Academy, Yarnton Way, Thamesmead, DA18 4DW.

For ages 8 to 16 years.

Monday 3 to Thursday 6 April from 10am to 2pm.

A range of SEND activities tailored to the needs of children and young people living with autism and other special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Children and young people will be engaged in stimulating and engaging indoor and outdoor activities, these include drumming sessions, vegetable printing, cycling and other sporting activities.

Support is provided on a 1:1 staff:young person ratio based on the level of need required.

Paid for places are also available.

How to book

Complete the mandatory assessment form

Complete the booking form

Kinetic Kids Academy

East Wickham Primary Academy, Wickham Street, Welling, DA16 3BP.

Orchard Primary School, Oxford Road, Sidcup, DA16 6LW.

For ages 4 to 14 years.

Monday 3 to Thursday 6 April from 10am to 2pm.

Our Kinetic Camps allow your child to play energetic games whilst creating new friendships and allowing young people to compete in a sport setting. The camps consist of fun multi-skill games leading up until lunch. After refuelling, we get onto the sport side of the camp. The children love the opportunity to feel part of a team. The children compete against each other which teaches them about winning and losing, whilst also playing sports that they either have or have not played before, including dodgeball, tennis, hockey and football.

Paid for places are also available.

How to book

Visit the Kinetic Kids Academy website

Loveland Limited

Lesness Abbey, Abbey Road, Belvedere, DA17 5DH.

For ages 5 to 11 years.

Monday 3 to Thursday 6 April from 11am to 3pm.

Loveland is a place where love is expressed through different fun activities that will help your child develop great skills as they grow. 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 game, multi-sports, Easter Egg Hunt in the park, retro gaming, seed planting, dance classes, racism and equality workshop, silent disco, cookery and smoothing making.

How to book

Visit the Loveland Limited website

Mensah EduSport

Foots Cray Baptist Church, 137 Sidcup Hill, Sidcup, DA14 6JS.

For ages 8 to 12 years.

Tuesday 4 to Friday 7 April from 10am to 2pm.

A wide range of activities including multi-sports (basketball, badminton, capture the flag, football, cricket, tag rugby, multi-sports and athletics), easter themed arts and crafts, healthy eating sessions, sporting games (crossing the river, dodgeball, fitness obstacle course) and drama.

Paid for places are also available.

How to book

Complete the booking form

Please telephone 07956 479095 or e-mail admin@mensahedusport.com if you have any issues.

Nemesis Academy

Unit 35a, Riverside Shopping Centre, Erith, DA8 1RB.

For ages 4 to 14 years.

Monday 3 to Thursday 6 April from 10am to 2pm.

Martial arts teach children that hard work and focus can help them accomplish what they set out to do. Training a disciplined sport improves a child’s motor skills, helping to keep him/her focused. It can be very therapeutic for children with attention disorders like ADHD. Children will also learn social skills at our academy and develop friendships and camaraderie with their training partners.

How to book

Please e-mail Nemesis_gym@btconnect.com.

Omega Sportz

Belvedere Junior School, Mitchell Close, Belvedere, DA17 6AA.

For ages 4 to 12 years.

Tuesday 11 to Friday 14 April from 9am to 1pm.

A wide range of activities including science experiments, dance, bouncy castle, gymnastics, multi-sports and games, arts and crafts, cooking workshops and junk percussion.

Paid for places are also available.

How to book

Register and complete the form

Email info@omegasportz.com or telephone 07444 592073.

Our Heritage UK

Church of the Cross, Lensbury Way, Thamesmead, SE2 9UE.

For ages 4 to 16 years.

Tuesday 11 and Thursday 13 April from 12pm to 5pm.

Friday 14 April from 12pm to 6pm.

Our activities include African themed art & craft, computer inclusion, language & cultural music, cultural games, healthy cookery & nutritional education, multi-sport, kids games, physical activities, drumming & dancing, beads making, outdoor games, spin the wheel, sensory fun, tap dancing skills, bouncy castle and use of smoothie making bike.

How to Book

Complete the registration form

Please telephone 07883 576415 or email Blackheritage123uk@gmail.com.

Parent Power

The Nest, Cygnet Square, Thamesmead, SE2 9UH.

For ages 7 to 11 years.

Monday 3 to Thursday 6 April from 10am to 2pm.

Our holiday and food programme will cover a variety of activities such as arts and crafts, indoor table tennis, basketball, football, cultural dance classes, nature walks, celebrating cultural foods, fun and healthy food sessions, food and dental care sessions, and lots of quizzes and games.

Children will also complete health passports every day and a short quiz before every healthy eating session. Halal and nut-free food will be available.

Paid for places are also available.

How to Book

Visit the Parent Power website

Email Parenting@parentpower-ed.co.uk or telephone on 07939 449692.

Progressive Sports

Eastcote Primary Academy, Eastcote Road, Welling, DA16 2ST.

For ages 5 to 11 years.

Monday 3 to Thursday 6 April from 9.30am to 4.30pm.

Our Eastcote Active Camp offers children the opportunity to experience a wide range of activities, the chance to try new things and consolidate existing skills. Over the course of a week, we will have a wide range of activities on offer, including tri-golf, football, parkour, tag rugby, archery, Nerf Wars and much more.

Paid for places are also available.

How to Book

Visit the Progressive Sports website for funded places

Visit the Progressive Sports website for paid for places

Telephone on 0208 088 3937.

Sendtivate

Sporting Club Thamesmead, Bayliss Avenue, Thamesmead, London, SE28 8NJ.

For ages 7 to 16 years.

Monday 3 to Thursday 6 April from 10am to 2pm.

A range of activities tailored to disabled children’s needs including making fruit kebabs, musical workshop, storytelling, bouncy castle, ball games, smoothie bikes and a celebratory event. Support will be provided on a 1:1 or 1:2 basis depending on level of need.

How to book

Complete the registration form

Smiley Ark

St Augustine of Canterbury C of E Primary School, St Augustine Road, Belvedere, DA17 5HP.

For ages 4 to 12 years.

Monday 3 to Thursday 6 April from 10am to 2pm.

A wide range of activities including Mini chef (cooking, baking mini cupcakes and creating a healthy menu),sports (such as football, basketball, skipping, hoops, dodge ball, rounders, hopscotch and parachute games), dance, Easter arts & crafts, talent shows, competitions with prizes, outings to parks and playgrounds, take home food parcels, making new friends and having lots of fun.

Paid for places are also available.

How to Book

Complete the SmileyArk application form

Email enquiries@smileyark.com or telephone 07947 910282.

Spaptan

Slade Green and Howbury Community Centre, Chrome Road, Erith, DA8 2EL.

For ages 4 to 16 years.

Monday 3 to Thursday 6 April from 12pm to 4pm.

A variety of different activities including dance and physical exercises, arts and crafts workshop, building your ICT skills, CV Writing and food nutrition workshops.

How to Book

Email info@spaptan.org or telephone 07487 537919.

Supreme Education

Trinity Church of England School, Erith Road, Belvedere, DA16 6HT.

For ages 7 to 14 years.

Monday 3 to Thursday 6 April from 10am to 2pm.

A range of activities including an Easter arts and crafts workshop, team building, multi-sports, mixed martial arts, dance and rounders.

How to Book

Visit the Supreme Education website

Targeted Youth Service

Welling Youth Hub, Lovel Avenue, Welling, DA16 3JQ.

For ages 11 to 16 years.

Tuesday 11 to Friday 14 April from 11am to 3pm.

Various activities including arts and crafts, music production, drama, workshops, multi-sports activities and more.

How to book

Email chris.lee@bexley.gov.uk.

The Javan Coker Foundation

Willow Bank Primary School, Seacourt Road, London, SE2 9XB.

For ages 4 to 16 years.

Monday 3 to Thursday 6 April from 9am to 1pm.

A range of activities tailored to disabled children’s needs including a music workshop, storytelling, arts and crafts, a talent show, dance or fitness and a guided nature walk. 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.

How to book

Please email thejavancokerfoundation@gmail.com or telephone 07765 331092.

Visit The Javan Coker Foundation website

The Morning Dew Foundation

St Thomas More Catholic Church Hall, 420 Long Lane, Bexleyheath, DA7 5JW.

For ages 7 to 16 years.

Monday 3 to Thursday 6 April from 10am to 2pm.

A range of fun and engaging activities tailored to disabled children’s needs called the “Happy Bunny". This will include cooking, dress up, musical instruments, storytelling, Easter egg hunt, cake decorating and much more.

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.

How to Book

Complete the registration form

Visionary

Cleeve Park School, Bexley Lane, Sidcup, DA14 4JN.

For ages 11 to 16 years.

Tuesday 11 to Friday 14 April from 9am to 3.30pm.

A day full of workshops, guest talks and fun challenges. These include cooking lunch for everyone, designing your own restaurant, and pitching ideas for new business concepts. We also provide careers talks, as well as workshops from experts centred around careers/business, allowing teens to do things such as work on their CV or practice their interview etiquette. We'll also be working on confidence/self-esteem building through a variety of discussions and talks.

How to book

Visit the Visionary website for the following dates below:

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.