Free Summer Activities 

The Government’s Holiday Activities and Food Programme is funding FREE Summer activities with lunch for children and young people that are eligible for Free School Meals. Take a look at the exciting opportunities below and make this a Summer to remember! To register for activities simply use the contact details provided or click on the registration link, where provided.

If you are not eligible for this programme please visit our NewMe healthy lifestyle page for information on our ‘School’s Out, Get Active’ programme, which has a range of holiday activities that are available for all.

For general enquiries about the programme please email HAFprogramme@lbbd.gov.uk.

Future Youth Zone

Future Youth Zone is looking forward to hosting another action packed Summer Holiday Club for young people aged between 8-12. Young people will be able to take part in a range of different activities that are on offer at the Youth Zone including boxing, climbing, arts and crafts, digital activities, dance, drama, music, football, skate park and much more.  Every week during our Summer Holiday Club we will be taking young people to Stubbers Adventure Centre for a full day of outdoor activities including archery, high ropes and challenge courses.  Each day young people will receive a healthy and nutritious lunch from our canteen to ensure young people are energised for the whole day.

When: Monday to Friday, 26 July to 26 August, 9.30am to 2.30pm
Where: Future Youth Zone, RM9 YX
Contact Name: Chris Lane
Contact Email: enquiries@futureyouthzone.org  
Telephone: 0203 941 6722
Age Group: 8 to 12

Everyone Active

We will be running a free inclusive holiday activity camp which will include the following activities:

• Swimming lesson crash course
• Multi sports
• Pool inflatable
• Water safety workshop
• Soft play facilities
• Nutritional workshop
• Dance
• Football
• Athletics
• Boxing
• Games
• Arts and crafts

Children will have their lunches included and the chance to win medals and certificates for all of their achievements over the course of the programme!

Our aim is for your children to walk away from our Holiday Activity Programme happy, healthy, and with friends for life! We want them to gain a sense of achievement and new life skills!

When:

• 26 July to 30 July
• 2 August to 6 August
• 9 August to 13 August
• 16 August to 20 August

Where: This will be running at Becontree Heath Leisure Centre (RM10 7FH), Abbey Leisure Centre (IG11 7LX), Jim Peters Stadium (RM8 2LR) and will be for the following age groups:

• Becontree Heath Leisure Centre - 4 to 7 Years, 8 to 11 Years, 12 to 16 Years
• Abbey Leisure Centre - 8 to 11 Years, 12 to 16 Years
• Jim Peters Stadium - 8 to 11 Years, 12 to 16 Years

Contact Name: Rosie Morgan
Contact Email:becontreeactivities@everyoneactive.com or
abbeyactivities@everyoneactive.com
Link to registration:https://www.everyoneactive.com/enquiries/

Inspire Minds Through Sports

Inspire Minds Through Sports will be leading Summer camps based at three schools; St Peter’s, Parsloes and William Ford.

A range of sporting and craft activities are organised throughout the day. These sessions allow the children the opportunity for some quiet time to relax and chat to friends in the safe environment of their school.

The children also have the opportunity to take part in mindfulness/wellbeing sessions such as meditation workshops.

A number of guest speakers and professional sports people will perform and/or lead workshops to inspire the children. I we will be delivering a range of enriching activities that give children the opportunity to build their confidence and self-esteem.

We employ a range of staff including sports coaches, trainee teachers and BTEC Sports students alongside professional coaches to ensure the children are supervised by qualified and enthusiastic staff.

When and where: 

• St Peter’s Catholic Primary School (RM9 6UU) - 22 July to 20 August (9am to 3pm)
• Parsloes Primary School (RM9 5PH) - 26 July to 27 August (9am to 3pm)
• William Ford C of E (RM10 9JS) - 26 July to 13 August (9am to 3pm)

Contact Name: Darrelle Russell
Contact Email: imtsports@hotmail.com
Age Group: 5 to 11 years

Ultimate Vision Sports

Ultimate Vision’s Summer Programme includes a variety of different sport experiences, physical activities and nutritional workshops which promotes healthy lifestyles. The daily timetable is structured and includes multiple planned sessions, a snack break and a lunch break. Each day there will be a different topic which the children will explore the focus, learn new information and be introduced to new skills while being active. Throughout the week there will be presentations at the end of the day to celebrate the children’s successes and efforts. Each child will receive a medal and certificate for participating in the programme. 

When: Monday 26 July to Friday 23 August, 10am to 2pm each day 
Where: Ripple Primary School (RM10 7SJ), William Bellamy Primary School (RM10 7HX), Gascoigne Primary School (IG11 7DR), Goresbrook Primary School (IG11 0UA), Grafton Primary School (RM8 6UU)
Contact Name: Sean Bush
Contact Email: info@ultimatevisionsports.co.uk
Telephone: 07960 232873
Age Group: Ages 5 to 11 

Premier Education

All children will participate in a range of fun activities, where they’ll be developing a range of different skills, through multi sports and performing arts, along with our health and nutrition programme called ‘Funtrition’ which teaches the children about a healthy lifestyle and balanced diet.

When: 26 July to 20 August
Where: Rose Lane Primary School (RM6 5NJ), Roding Primary School (RM9 5RS), Manor Junior School (IG11 9AG), Thames View Infant School (IG11 0LG), and Eastbrook School (RM10 7UR)
Contact Name: Mitchell Betts
Contact Email:mbetts@premier-education.com
Age Group: 5 to 11 years

ARTBASH

ARTBASH camp DISCOVERY is providing an exciting art camp based in Valence Library House Museum and Gardens for 5 to11 year olds, Monday - Thursdays. Throughout the week, our intrepid explorers will venture on a journey of DISCOVERY uncovering things from the gardens, the museum and the library that will inspire each art workshop. There will be painting, sculpting, creating characters and lots more. We will also be tapping into local artists to help us inspire our amazing creations. Please dress for mess! Booking is essential. 

When: 26 July to 19 August, 9am to 3pm
Where: Valance House Museum, RM8 3HT
Contact Name: Paula Hughes
Contact Email:paula@artbash.co.uk
Age Group: 5 to 11

Ballerz

Ballerz is a holiday club that provides primary children aged 5-11 years old multi-sports activities during school holidays. Our holiday clubs provide the children with a safe, friendly and fun environment for them to learn new sports skills, improve their social skills making new friends and boosting their confidence and self-esteem with fun games and activities. We give the children the opportunity to keep fit and active during the school holidays and this allows parents time to work or do other things. 

When: 26 July to 20 August, 8.30am to 4.30pm
Where: Valance Primary School, RM9 5AJ
Contact Name: Aaron Hunwicks
Contact Email: ballerz.uk@hotmail.com
Link to registration: www.ballerz.uk
Age Group: 5 to 11

Al Madina Mosque

A fun – filled holiday programme designed for 5 to 12 year olds.

This programme offers children free access to positive enrichment activities, physical exercise, nutritional education and healthy meals in a safe, caring and fun-filled environment. Register now for a week of activities, including non-contact boxing, cycling, archery, painting, puzzle making, origami, robotics and much more!

When: 2 to 5 August, 9 to 12 August, 16 to 19 August, 23 to 26 August, 10am to 2pm
Where: HIVE Women’s Centre / Al Madina Mosque, IG11 8PY
Contact email:summerfun@barkingmosque.org.uk
Age Group: 5 to 12

Well&Wild Summer Camp

Company Drinks is running Well&Wild Summer Camp, a children-focused health and wellbeing programming. We will use our garden and building in Barking Park as wellbeing space for growing, picking, resting, socialising, cooking and eating nutritious food.

A community gardener; youth worker and local food producers are introducing wellbeing, nature and food in a fun and hands-on way that’s fun. 

Our garden is a safe green oasis and we have good outdoor and indoor facilities for workshops, physical activities and socialising.

When: 26 July to 19 August, 10am to 2pm
Where: Barking Park, IG11 8SS
Contact Name: Grace Duggan
Contact Email:goodfood@companydrinks.info
Telephone: 07784 461277
Age Group: 5 to 11

Progressive Sports

We are providing an active camp for children aged 5 to 12 through free physical activities and free food. The holiday courses running from 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday.

Our activity camps will provide the children with a fun-filled day within a safe environment where children can enjoy the experience of a wide range of sports; football, dodgeball games, capture the flag, archery, dance, arts and crafts, team quiz, Progressive Sports got talent, and learning about nutrition.

When: There are two groups, 1st group is from 26 July 2021 to 5 August 2021. The 2nd group is from 9 July to 19 August. 
Where: Riverside School, IG11 0FU
Contact Name: David Adams
Contact Email: d.adams@progressive-sports.co.uk
Link to registration:https://progressive-sports.co.uk/south-essex/product/active-camp-holiday-coursesecond-group/
Age Group: 5 to 12

Youth League UK

Youth League UK is providing activities for young people aged 5 to 18 years old. Type of activities include:

Play and sports (ages 5 to 11) - football/cycling, hide and seek, air hockey, running etc.

Arts & crafts (ages 5 to 11) - drawing, collaging and other creative activities.

Healthy food workshops (all ages) – including lessons on nutrition and healthy eating, basic food preparation workshops (no cooking)

When: 3 to 30 August
Where: Activities will take place at two locations:

Indoor Activities -The Attik Youth Centre, 218-224 Dagenham Heathway, RM10 8QS

Outdoor Activities - Oval Road North Play Area located in The Leys, RM10 9EP

Contact Name: Sarah Pulle
Contact Email: info@youthleagueuk.org
Registration link:www.youthleagueuk.org
Telephone: 020 8593 3222 / 078 4676 0008
Age Group: 5 to 18           

Food, Fitness and FUN Summer Camp @ Barking Learning Centre

A wellbeing project delivered by UKON and Make Your Mark for children & young people promoting positivity through cooking, dance & fitness, health & beauty, and creative carnival themed workshops.

Participants will receive a freshly prepared lunch and a take home activity pack each day.

When:

• Tuesday 3 to Friday 6 August 2021
• Tuesday 10 to Friday 13 August 2021
• Tuesday 17 to Friday 20 August 2021
• Tuesday 24 to Friday 27 August 2021

11am to 3pm each day

Where: Barking Learning Centre, 2 Town Square, Barking, IG11 7NB
Age Group: 5 to 15
Booking: Eventbrite link to follow

Food, Fitness & FUN Summer Camp @ Marks Gate Community Centre

Activity: A fun filled camp delivered by Dagenham Eagles that builds confidence, healthy choices, team spirit & social awareness through a variety of learning activities, including, crafts, games, food tasters, creative cooking,"funtastic" physical fitness, ceremonial marching & drumming and creative wellbeing sessions. Participants will receive a free lunch each day.

When:

• Monday 2 to Thursday 5 August 2021
• Monday 9 to Thursday 12 August 2021
• Monday 16 to Thursday 19 August 2021
• Monday 23 to Thursday 26 August 2021

Time: 10am to 2pm  

Age Group: 5 to 12 years 
Where: Marks Gate Community Centre, Rose Lane, Chadwell Heath, RM6 5NJ
Booking: Eventbrite link to follow

Food, Fitness & FUN Summer Camp @ Dagenham Library

Activity: A fun-packed programme delivered by Dagenham Eagles and Cocoon, learning about leading a healthier lifestyle. Activities throughout the day include interactive sessions around nutrition, physical activity, goal setting and making healthy choices. arts & crafts, cooking, interactive story-time, dancing, ceremonial marching & drumming, parachute games and a lot more.

Participants will receive a free lunch each day.

When:

• Tuesday 3 to Friday 6 August 2021
• Tuesday 10 to Friday 13 August 2021
• Tuesday 17 to Friday 20 August 2021
• Tuesday 24 to Friday 27 August 2021

Time: 10am to 2pm  

Age Group: 5 to 12 years 
Where: Dagenham Library, 1 Church Elm Lane, Dagenham RM10 9QS
Booking: Eventbrite link to follow

Food, Fitness & FUN Summer Camp @ Sue Bramley Centre

Activity: A fun packed, inclusive, sports & arts based camp to keep you active during the school holiday. The camp offers a range of activities including fitness, Arts & crafts, cooking, tennis, cricket and learning about leading a healthy lifestyle. Participants will receive a free lunch each day. Delivered by Thames Ward Community Project, alongside Mums On A Mission, Creative Wellness and Riverside Muslim Group.

When:

• Monday 2 to Thursday 5 August 2021
• Monday 9 to Thursday 12 August 2021
• Monday 16 to Thursday 19 August 2021
• Monday 23 to Thursday 26 August 2021

Time: 10am to 2pm  

Age Group: 5 to 17 years 
Where: Sue Bramley Centre, Bastable Ave, Barking IG11 0LH
Booking: Eventbrite link to follow