Chorley Council co-ordinate the Holiday Activity and Food Clubs (HAF) programme for the borough which is funded by the Department for Education. The programme provides free activities during Easter, Summer and Christmas school holiday periods and includes a nutritious meal. School aged children from reception to year 11 (inclusive) who receive benefits related free school meals can access this provision.

Activities take place at a variety of venues across the borough, with a range of activity providers making these sessions possible including multi sports, football, cheer-leading, coding, forest school, arts and crafts and much more. 

The HAF programme:

  • is free of charge
  • offers fun activities and experiences
  • includes free food and refreshments.

Make a HAF booking for your child/children

To book HAF sessions, you will need an e-voucher code, look out for a text or email from hello@holidayactivities.com.

E-codes will be sent on 23 June 2025 for Summer holidays. 

The link provided in your email/text will take you to the booking website where you can register and book a HAF activity using the voucher code provided.

Please visit Holiday Activities website for more information on how this works for you. 

You will need a code to book a place.

Many clubs book up very quickly so please:

  • only book a HAF place if you are going to use it
  • cancel if you change your mind.

Please be aware that Lancashire County Council have worked with schools to issue voucher codes to families eligible to access HAF, and you will need that code to make a booking. If you have not received a voucher code, and you believe you should have please contact your children’s education provider in the first instance.  

Please visit Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) - Lancashire County Council for more information on eligibility for vouchers.

For any HAF queries, please contact haf.programme@chorley.gov.uk 

What's on offer

The timetable of activities will change from one holiday to the next. The booking system will show the different activities available within the Chorley Borough.

To book on any activities below, please visit HolidayActivities

Provider Offer Date Time Venue
Inspire Youth Zone A multi Activity holiday club with use of all Inspire rooms including SEND Specific sessions 21st July – August 27th Various Times Inspire Youth Zone

Chorley School Sport Partnership        

A multi Sports Activity Club  28th July – 21st August        10:00 to 14:00  Lancaster Lane Primary, St Peters Primary
Quality Sport  A multi Sports Activity Club 28th July – 21st August 10:00 to 14:00 St Georges Primary, Coppull Primary, Clayton Brook Primary, Clayton Green Sports Centre
SportsCool A multi Sports Activity Club 28th July – 21st August 10:00 to 14:00 Chorley All Saints
First Kick A multi Sports Activity Club including SEND Specific sessions 28th July – 21st August

08:30 to 12:30

12:30 to 4:30
Southlands High School
Galaxy Cheerleading

A Cheerleading club teaching, stunts, tumble dance and jumps

21st  July – 14th August 10:00 to 14:00 Galaxy Cheerleading, Coppull Mill
Highfield Nursery A multi Sports Activity Club including SEND Specific Sessions 12th August – 22nd August 10:00 to 14:00 Highfield Nursery
Jam Coding  A holiday tech club teaching coding, robotics and digital skills 28th July – 21st August 9:30 to 1:00 St Josephs Primary (Anderton), St Gregorys Primary,  Euxton C of E Primary
Absolut Futbol A multi Sports Activity Club 21st July – 29th August 13:00 to 17:00 Brindle St Josephs Primary and Euxton Methodist Church
Pauline Quirke Academy A performing arts holiday Club 21st – 31st July

08:30 – 12:30

12:30 – 4:30
Southlands High School
Schools Out! A multi Arts Activity Club with themed days and characters 28th July – 8th August 10:00  to 14:00 Balshaw Lane Primary
Soccer HQ Skill based coaching and match play football holiday club 4th August – 14th August 12:00 to 15:00 St Michaels High School
Children and Family Wellbieng Service  Multi themed Activity days 31st July, 7th, 14th, 21st August 11:00 to 15:00 Eaves Green Community Centre, Chorley Youth Zone (Lord Street), Astley Village Community Centre, Duke Street Family Hub

 

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