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
- is for ages 4 to 16 years
- includes free food and refreshments.
February Half Term Activities
Chorley Council are funding Free Holiday Clubs and Food over February Half Term 2026. School aged children from reception to year 11 (inclusive) who receive benefits related free school meals can access this provision.
Families will need to use a previous HAF code to book on. You will not recieve a new code for this half term.
If you have previously been sent a code but do not have access to this now, please email haf.programme@chorley.gov.uk
Not entitled to a free place? No problem — paid places are also available.
Please book directly with providers. You can see all information below.
Inspire Youth Zone
Full range of activities including, football, dance, sports, baking, art, STEM activities, music, climbing and games. Free Hot meal, fruit and drinks on all sessions
Location: Inspire Youth Zone, Chapel Street, PR7 1BS
Dates and Times: Junior Offer (Year 3 - Year 6) are on Tuesday 17 and Thursday 19 at 5:30pm til 8pm
Dates and Times: Senior Offer (Year 7 - Year 11) are on Monday 16, Wednesday 18 and Friday 20 at 6pm til 9pm
How to book: HAF sessions operate on a drop-in basis and no advance booking is required. Young people can simply turn up and take part. For further information or if your child has additional needs, please contact:
Ilona Ramm at Ilona.ramm@inspireyouthzone.org
Chorley School Sport Partnership
Our inclusive holiday club offers a vibrant mix of high-energy sports and creative outlets like Lego, crafts, and cooking, providing a supportive space where every child can build skills, friendships, and confidence at their own pace
Location: Lancaster Lane Primary School, Hunters Rd, PR25 5TT and St Peters CE Primary School, Eaves Lane, PR6 0DX
Dates: Monday 16, Tuesday 17, Wednesday18 and Thursday 19
Times: 10am til 2pm
How to book: Book Lancaster Lane Primary. Book St Peters Primary School
Quality Sport
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...
Location: St Georges Primary School, Carr Lane, Chorley, PR7 3JU, Clayton Brook Primary School, Great Greens Lane, Clayton Brook, PR5 8HL and Coppull Primary School, Park Road, Coppull, PR7 5AH
Dates: Monday 16, Tuesday 17, Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19
Times: Various times across venues, 9am-4pm
How to book: Book online via www.qualitysport.co.uk or email us info@qualitysport.co.uk or call/whatsapp 07507 579 852
First Kicks
Our funded holiday clubs offer a fun, safe, and engaging environment for children during school breaks. Packed with exciting activities, our clubs give kids the chance to develop new skills, make new friends, and enjoy a love of sport in a supportive and inclusive setting.
Location: Southlands High School, Chorley PR7 2NJ
Dates: Monday 16, Tuesday 17, Wednesday 18, Thursday 19 and Friday 20
Times: 10am til 2pm
How to book: Book First Kicks call 01772 428086
Jam Coding
Join our Half Term Holiday Club for two jam-packed days of awesome activities, the perfect way to make your child’s half term break
unforgettable while teaching them valuable digital life skills! From Minecraft coding to multi-sports, this club has something for every child. BOOK A PLACE & SEE THE EPIC 20 FOOT TALL MINECRAFT INFLATABLE
Location: St Gregory’s Primary School, Eaves Green Rd, Chorley, PR7 3QG
Dates: Monday 16 and Tuesday 17
Times: 9am til 5pm
How to book: Book Jam Coding
Absolute Futbol
Keep kids active, creative, and smiling this February half term at Absolute’s Multi-Sports Camp! Packed with fun and variety, activities include Glow in the Dark Games, LEGO, Football, Dance, Tri-Golf, and so much more. A perfect mix of sport, play, and creativity in a safe, energetic environment.
Location: St Josephs Brindle Primary School, Chorley, PR5 0DQ
Dates: Monday 16, Tuesday 17, Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19t
Times: 11am til 3pm
How to book: Book Absolute Futbol
School's Out
Monday – join us for a day of fun and party games with Barbie and we’ll be making valentines crafts for the ones we love.
Tuesday - come prepared for the great outdoors . There’ll be campfires, den building & bug hunting.
Wednesday - we’ll become scientists, testing the strength of different bridges we’ll make from recycled materials, creating smoothies and a slime workshop.
Location: St Mary’s Primary School, Hornchurch Drive, PR7 2RJ
Dates: Monday 16, Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18
Times: 10am til 2pm
How to book: Email SchoolsoutHC@hotmail.com
Sportscool
Get ready for holiday club fun and action-packed adventures this February! Children can enjoy a fantastic mix of traditional sports such as football, cricket, tennis, and tag rugby, alongside an exciting range of non-traditional activities including UV dodgeball, Ultimate Frisbee, fencing, archery, axe throwing, Lego and laser tag! But that’s not all — we’ll also be getting creative with arts & crafts, and providing tasty lunch options, plus breakfast to make sure everyone starts the day energised and ready to go.
Location: Chorley All Saints Primary School Moor Rd, Chorley PR7 2LR
Dates: Monday 16, Tuesday 17, Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19
Times: 10am til 2pm
How to book: Book Sportscool
Apply for HAF Grant Funding
Applications to deliver Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) provision open on Monday 9 February 2026 and will close on Sunday 22 February 2026.
Due to timescales, applications are being invited in advance of HAF Funding Confirmation.
We invite local community led organisations, childcare providers, and schools to apply for grant funding to deliver high quality, inclusive, accessible and engaging programmes of fun activity for young people aged 4 to 16 during the School holiday periods in 2026 to 27.
In line with national HAF requirements, 2024 to 2025 delivery of activities will be 1 week during Easter holidays, 4 weeks over the summer holidays and 1 week at Christmas.
The funding will cover a minimum of 4 hours of activity each day, 4 days per week. Food must be provided for all children and young people who participate, with all HAF funded and non-HAF funded children being offered the same meal options.
Please view HAF specification and guidance notes for more information and to inform your application.
To apply, please complete the HAF 2026 Application Form online. The HAF provider budgeting spreadsheet will need to be completed and uploaded as part of the application.
The intended outcomes for Lancashire HAF activities are for children who attend the provision to:
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receiving healthy and nutritious meals
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maintaining a healthy level of physical activity
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being happy, having fun and meeting new friends
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developing a greater understanding of food, nutrition and other health-related issues
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taking part in fun and engaging activities that support their development and well-being
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feeling safe and secure
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getting access to the right support services
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returning to school feeling engaged and ready to learn
View more information about the HAF programme outcomes and guidance on the GOV.UK website.
Chorley's provision is continually expanding and being developed to better meet the needs of families. If you are an activity provider and would like to discuss involvement in the programme, please email HAF.programme@chorley.gov.uk.