We 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’ll now need an e-voucher code provided by your child’s school, look out for a text or email from hello@holidayactivities.com.
E-vouchers will be sent on 14 March 2025. Look out for a text or email from hello@holidayactivities.com
The link provided will take you 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 voucher 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.
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.
| Provider | Offer | Dates | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspire Youth Zone |
Join us for an Egg-cellent Easter celebration!, Enjoy a thrilling egg hunt, bunny relay races, fun egg decoration and egg-citing egg and spoon challenges. Packed with lots of games, crafts, sweet treats, this is an Easter Party full of fun and laughter! Inspire also offer a SEND Specific Session, please email inclusion@inspireyouthzone.org to book. |
7 to18 April |
Various Sessions available |
|
Chorley School Sports Partnership |
Chorley SSP's holiday camps offer a dynamic blend of sports and creative activities, designed to keep children active and engaged. We deliver the HAF programme, ensuring access to hot nutritious meals alongside diverse sporting opportunities like football, archery, tennis, gymnastics and much more. Beyond physical activity, our camps often incorporate arts, crafts and team building activities with a focus on inclusivity and enjoyment. We can't forget about the Easter egg hunt! Ready, set, GO... |
7 to 10 April |
10am to 2pm |
|
Quality Sports |
We are predominantly an active sports holiday club, children are encouraged to take part in all activities and there is always the opportunity for children to have ‘down’ time playing games, crafting, baking, watching films etc. Here are of some of the activities currently on offer that the children can participate in: Gymnastics Street Dance Athletics Rugby Multi Skills Drama Talent Show Performances Hockey Dodgeball Bench ball Football Tennis Basketball Den Building Arts & Crafts Baking Free Play AirTrack Archery and many more... We all offer a Dance Specific session - This is a dance specific programme that will train the participants in different styles of dance. Each day the dancers will learn different routines in preparation a mini comp and showcase on the last day. |
7 to 10 April |
10am to 2pm Dance - 9am - 12pm |
|
SportsCool |
Join us at Chorley All Saints for a few days of springtime fun at SportsCool Easter Holiday Club. This club is open to ALL children, including those with SEND requirements. You can expect all manner of sports, including traditional favourites such as football, cricket, tennis and tag-rugby as well as our list of exciting non-traditional sports, including UV dodgeball, Ultimate Frisbee, Archery, Axe Throwing and Laser Tag. Plus we'll have arts & crafts and some delicious lunch options too (as well as breakfast provided)! We can't wait to see you there |
7 to 10 April |
10am to 2pm |
|
Galaxy Cheer-leading |
A Cheerleading club teaching, stunts, tumble dance, jumps and FUN!! |
7 to 9 Apri |
10am to 2pm |
|
First Kicks |
First Kick are one of the largest holiday club providers in England. Children will take part in a variety of sporting activities including football, dodgeball, golf, sports day, cricket, dance and gymnastics, hockey, netball and many more. The children will also have access to the inflatables and video games as well as taking part in educational activities relating to nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle. |
14 to 17 April |
8:30am to 12:30pm or 12:30pm to 4:30pm |
|
Jam Coding |
The Jam Coding Holiday Club has something for every child! Combining hands-on coding and computing with engaging offline activities and games, it’s the perfect mix of learning and fun. Our program offers a variety of exciting digital skills, including game building, stop motion animation, and robotics - ideal for little ones passionate about all things digital. But there’s so much more to our club! We believe in a balanced experience, which is why we incorporate plenty of offline activities, ensuring that children engage in fun sports and creative crafts as well. Each day, our attendees enjoy a healthy lunch. Many of our activities emphasize nutritional education and environmental awareness, ensuring that children not only develop valuable digital skills and stay active but also learn about healthy eating and sustainability, empowering them to make better choices for themselves and the planet. |
7 to 10 April |
9:30am to 1:30pm |
|
Highfield Nursery School |
We will be hosting lots of fun, games and activities throughout the spring half term! There will be field based games like rounders, foxes tails, space ships and rockets, football with lots of using our imagination to come up with some of our own games. There will be access to the scooters, trikes, balance bikes, along with colouring, playdough, word searches and quizzes to keep us busy throughout the day. Forest school will also be accessible for us to find what wildlife we have in there, we may even find time to play some of the forest school musical instruments! If the weather is lovely, we will picnic on the field - if we are not so lucky, we will come inside for our lunch. Snack is also provided. |
10 to 15 April |
10am to 2pm |
|
Absolut Futbol |
We provide a fun experience for children ages 4-11. Activities range from Lego Workshops, Glow in the Dark Dodgeball, Football, Dance, Archery, Golf and Axe Throwing. We also provide well-being sessions where children can take part in Arts & Crafts, Yoga, Colouring and creative play. Children will be able to choose their own activity throughout the day to ensure every child has a fun experience on our camps. |
14 to 17 April |
1pm to 5pm |
| Targeted Youth Support | oin us for an action-packed afternoon at Chorley Youth and Community Centre. The event will feature a variety of exciting activities, including archery, Critters Interactive stall with giant bugs reptiles and more, arts and crafts, delicious food, fun games, and much more. It's a fantastic opportunity to try new things, meet new people, and enjoy a lively and engaging atmosphere. Don't miss out on this wonderful afternoon of fun and adventure! | 16th April | 12pm to 4pm |
Please visit Holiday Activities to book a place.