At Long Last Let The Easter Holidays Commence...
And let the kids run loose
The Ealing Council website has a list of activities on offer for under 16s during the school holidays in April and May at the council’s sports and leisure centres. And we've reproduced them here so you don't have to spend any further time looking just for you!
Key
JLP = Junior leisure pass
The junior leisure pass offers discounts to dependant children (aged up to 16 years) of adult leisure pass holders.
K – activities for Active Kids (ages 11 and under)
T – activities for Active Teens (ages 12-16 years)
CL – Club activities (organised by local clubs supported by Active Ealing)
Holiday dates this Spring
Week 1: 7–11 April (Mon–Fri)
Week 2: 14–18 April (Mon–Fri)
Week 3: 27 May–30 May (Tues–Fri)
Activities Round Up
6-7 club
AK
For ages: 6–7 years
Day/s: Mon-Fri, not Wednesdays
Time: 9.30am–12.30pm
Venue: Southall Sports Centre
Dates: week one, two and three
Cost: £22 (£18 JLP) for four-day week, £5.90 (£4.80 JLP) per
session (if spaces available)
Venue: Twyford Sports Centre
Dates: week one, two and three
Cost: £35 (£28 JLP) for four-day week (weeks 1 and 2), £9 (£7 JLP) per session (if spaces available), £26 (£21 JLP) for three-day week (week 3)
Activities begin with warm-up games and then children will be coached in three different sports with each child receiving a certificate of attendance at the end of the week.
*6-7 club is not available on Wednesdays. Only full week bookings will be taken up to the commencement of each week. After this time, if spaces are available, these may be booked at the cost shown per session.
For more activities for under eights please see also – tri golf, football, multi activity sessions/weeks, martial arts, swimming.
Bouncy castle
AK / AT
Venue: Acton Swimming Baths
For ages: Under 16 years
Day/s: Monday to Friday
Dates: Week 1, 2, 3
Time: 2–4pm
Cost: £1.75 (£1.20 JLP)
Note: This activity is located in the dance studio. See also multi-activity weeks/sessions.
Circuit training
AK / AT
Venue: Gurnell Leisure Centre
For ages: 11–15 years
Day/s: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Dates: week one, two and three
Time: Tuesdays 4-5pm, Thursdays 4.30-5.30pm
Cost: Classes are inclusive for Active Wellness members. Non members £2.05.
This session will run on a circuit format, using a variety of aerobic and endurance exercises. Please contact the centre for more information.
Football
CL / AK / AT
Venues: St. Gregory’s Catholic Primary School, Woodfield Road, Ealing W5 1SL and Elthorne Sports Centre
Dates: week one, two and three
For ages: 5–12 years
Time: 10am–3pm (10am–12 noon morning session, 1–3pm afternoon session)
Cost: £60 per week if booked in advance, £65 per week first day drop-in, £13 per day, £6.50 per session
For information and to book places:
Tel: (020) 8758 9430 or 0845 345 6442
Email: enquiries@brentfordfccst.co.uk
Website: www.brentfordfccst.com
Brentford FC Community Sport Trust and Ealing Council’s Active Ealing team work together to provide opportunities for local boys and girls of all ability to receive quality football coaching. Courses run throughout the school holidays and are a mixture of football fun and technique instruction with an emphasis on enjoyment whilst learning. Includes: coaching, tournaments, prizes for players of the week and goodie bags. Coaching staff are FA qualified and CRB checked. Children will need to bring sunscreen, a drink, waterproof clothing, t-shirt, shorts, socks, tracksuit, and trainers/football boots. Application forms available from the website.
GLL Football Club
AK
Venue: Gurnell Leisure Centre
For ages: 4–12 years
Day/s: Monday to Friday (except bank holidays)
Dates: week one, two and three
Time: 10–11am (4–7 years), 11–12 noon (8–12 years)
Cost:
Weeks 1 and 2 for five-day course: Standard price £21.65, (£15.50 JLP), drop-in session £4.35 (£3.10 JLP) Week 3 for four-day course: Standard price £17.35 (£12.40 JLP), drop in session £4.35 (£3.10 JLP)
Sessions include turning, goal keeping, ball manipulation, passing and control, shooting, keep-ups, and dribbling moves. Children will need to bring sunscreen, a drink, waterproof clothing, t-shirt, shorts, socks, tracksuit, and trainers/football boots.
Football fun five a side
AK / AT
Venue: Greenford Sports Centre
For ages: 10–14 years
Day/s: Monday to Thursday
Dates: 7–10 April, 14–17 April, 27–29 May
Time: 4–5pm
Cost: £1 (per session)
Children can continue the holiday session until 5pm with a full length five-a-side league, supervised by our qualified staff.
Golf
AK / AT
Coached courses
Venue: Perivale Park Golf Course
For ages: 8–14 years
Day/s: Monday to Friday
Dates: 7-11 April and 14-18 April 2008
Time: 10-11.30am
Cost: £27 (£21.60 JLP) per week (five days)
Venue: Perivale Park Golf Course
For ages: 8-14 years
Day/s: Tuesday-Friday
Dates: 27-30 May 2008
Time: 10-11:30 am
Cost: £21.60 (£17.30 JLP) per week (four days)
For information and to book places: Contact the council’s Active Ealing team on (020) 8825 6161.
The most important element of these coached courses is fun. Together with encouragement and motivation from coaching staff children will learn everything they need to know about playing golf. Children will be given their very own 16-page booklet from the Golf Foundation’s Junior Golf Passport scheme. Coaching staff will use this to record a child’s progress helping to set young people up for a lifetime of fun, playing golf. Ealing is a registered Junior Golf Starter Centre. Participants also receive a certificate of attendance.
Tri golf
AK
Venue: Perivale Park Golf Course
For ages: 5-7 years
Day/s: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Dates: 8 and 10 April, 15 and 17 April 2008
Time: 11.45am-12. 30pm
Cost: £5.40 (£4.30 JLP) per week (2 days)
Venue: Perivale Park Golf Course
For ages: 5-7 years
Day/s: Thursday
Dates: 29 May 2008
Time: 11.45am-12.30pm
Cost: £2.70 (£2.15 JLP)
Note: Parents/guardians of 5–7 year olds must stay at the golf course throughout the lesson.
In the gym
Teen gym training sessions
AT
For ages: 11-15 years
Venue: Dormers Wells Leisure Centre
Day/s: Monday to Sunday
Dates: Week 1, 2, 3
Time: 3.30-6pm weekdays, 1-5pm weekends
Cost: Available to Active Wellness members only. Active Wellness members: Inclusive, Active Wellness pay and play members £2.25 (£1.75 JLP) per session.
Note: An induction must be completed before visiting the gym. Induction cost: £3.40 (£2.80 JLP). Currently Pay and Play cards are free. Contact the centre on how to become a junior Wellness member.
For ages: 13-17 years
Venue: Featherstone Sports Centre
Day/s: Monday-Sunday excluding bank holidays
Dates: Week 1, 2, 3
Time: Any time between 10am–6pm
Cost: £2.50
Note: An induction must be completed before visiting the gym. Induction cost: £3.50
Venue: Greenford Sports Centre
For ages: All current members
Day/s: Monday to Friday
Dates: Week 1, 2, 3
Times: 10.30am–4pm
Cost: £3.00 (£1.50 JLP)
Note: Weights induction sessions take place at 10.30am and 1.30pm. Inductions must be booked and paid for in advance. Induction cost: £14.50 (£7.10 JLP).
Venue: Gurnell Leisure Centre
For ages: 11–15 years
Day/s: Monday to Sunday
Dates: Week 1, 2, 3
Time: 4–5.30pm weekdays, 1–4pm weekends
Cost: Available to Active Wellness members only. Active Wellness members: Inclusive, Active Wellness Pay and Play members £3.10 (£2.35 JLP) per session.
Note: An induction must be completed before visiting the gym. Induction cost: £5.05 (£3.40 JLP). Currently Pay and Play cards are free. Please contact the centre on how to become a junior Wellness member.
Venue: Southall Sports Centre
Day/s: Monday–Friday, Tuesday–Friday (week 3), Saturday and Sunday
Dates: Week 1, 2, 3
Time: 9am–6pm weekdays, 3–6pm weekends (except bank holidays)
Cost: £2.60 (£1.90 JLP)
Note: An induction must be completed before visiting the gym. Induction cost: £3.30 (£2.60 JLP)
During the school holidays the gyms at these centres are open to young people, allowing them use of the fitness equipment in the cardio sections of the gym. Sessions are supervised by qualified instructors who will offer guidance and advice on training programmes.
Multi-use outdoor games areas (MUGAs)
Venues: Dormers Wells Leisure Centre, Elthorne Sports Centre, Southall Sports Centre, Twyford Sports Centre, Reynolds Sports Centre
These can be hired at centres by the hour and cater for a range of sports including tennis, basketball, five-a-side football and netball. Contact the centres direct to book.
Multi activity weeks
AK / AT
Venues: Dormers Wells Leisure Centre, Elthorne Sports Centre, Southall Sports Centre, Twyford Sports Centre
Combining coached sports, team games, competitions and fun activities these weeks offer young people an introduction to a range of sports and are a great opportunity to try new ones. Some centres include a day trip and courses may offer certificates and medals at presentation events. A typical day will include:
Morning: Warm-up games will be followed by either coaching in three sports/activities or team games. Afternoon: Team games and competitions with some centres offering supervised sessions on the trampoline, bouncy castle.
Day trip included: Book for a full week, and you can enjoy an exciting day trip to a local attraction.
Awards presentation – At some centres friends and family are invited to attend the presentation of prizes and certificates at the end of the week. Children will demonstrate, and are rewarded for their sporting achievements during the week.
Please make sure that children bring a packed lunch and drink during these weeks and wear suitable clothing and footwear for activities.
Centre: Featherstone Sports Centre
Multi sports Weeks
Ages: 8–14 years
Days: Mon–Fri
Weeks: Week 1, 2, 3
Time: 9am–5pm
Activities: A large range of activities are on offer including trips to popular attractions. Please collect a leaflet from the centre or telephone (020) 8813 9886 for more information.
Centre: Southall Sports Centre
Activity: Multi sports weeks
For ages: 8–14 years
Day/s: Mon–Fri, Tues–Fri (week 3)
Dates: week one, two and three
Time: 9.30am–4.30pm
Cost: £45 (£37 JLP) per five-day week (weeks 1 and 2), £9.90 (£8.30 JLP) per day (if spaces available), £36 (£29.60 JLP) per four-day week (Week 3)
Programme
Week 1:
Sports: Football, table tennis, street dance
Day trips: Jarman Park Leisure World (ice skating and ten pin bowling)
Week 2:
Sports: Fun fitness, football, tri-golf
Day trip: Thorpe Park
Week 3:
Sports: Football, basketball, kick boxing
Day trip: Jarman Park Leisure World (swimming and ten pin bowling)
Centre: Twyford Sports Centre
Activity: Multi sports weeks
For ages: 8–14 years
Dates: week one, two and three
Time: 9.30am–4.30pm
Cost: £80 (£62 JLP) per five-day week (Weeks 1 and 2), £17.50 (£13.50 JLP) per day (if spaces available), £64 (£50 JLP) per four-day week (Week 3)
Programme
Week 1:
Sports: Football, Trampolining, Karate
Day trips: Jarman Park Leisure World (adventure swim and ten pin bowling)
Week 2:
Sports: Mini tennis, football, trampolining
Day trip: Thorpe Park
Week: Week 3
Sports: Football, Trampolining, Martial arts
Day trip: Chessington World of Adventure
Note: Morning sports and day trips are subject to change at short notice. Transport and entrance fees for day trips are all inclusive and children will be fully supervised at all times. (Trips are only available to those booked on a full week. Children paying on a daily basis may only attend, if places are available nearer the time.)
Venue: Dormers Wells Leisure Centre
Activity: Kool Crew
For ages: 8–12 years
Day/s: Mon-Fri
Dates: weeks one, two and three
Time: 9.30am–4pm
Cost: Weeks 1 and 2 for five-day week: £45.30 (£34.50 JLP), Week 3 for 4 day week: £39.15 (£26.25 JLP), full day £9.80 (£7.60 JLP), afternoon drop in session (after 1.30pm) £3.10 (£2.25 JLP)
Kool Crew is the ultimate playscheme for your children. They can enjoy a jam-packed day of fun and games, including: arts and crafts, competitions, face paintings and games, indoor and outdoor sports activities.
Multi sport/activity sessions
AK / AT
No need to book in advance for these sessions – just turn up pay and play. Supervised activities may include swimming, trampolining, mini tennis, football, bouncy castle, badminton, basketball. Afternoon sessions start from 1.30pm.
Venue: Greenford Sports Centre
For ages: 4–14 years
Day/s: Mon-Fri (closed bank holiday Monday 26 May)
Dates: Week 1, 2, 3
Time: 10.30am–12.30pm (4–9 years), 1.30–4pm (10–14 years)
Cost: £3 (£2.20 JLP) per session
Note: children under the age of eight must be accompanied by an adult
Holiday Scheme*
AK / AT
Venue: Elthorne Sports Centre
For ages: 4–14 years
Day/s: Mon-Fri weeks 1 and 2, Tues-Fri week 3
Dates: Week 1, 2, 3
Time: 9am–5pm (half day sessions available – 9am–1pm or 1–5pm)
Cost:
£9.20 (£6.40 JLP) per half-day session, £16.40 (£11.40 JLP) per day
£70 (£48 JLP), per full week (weeks 1 and 2)
£59 (£26.50 JLP) (week 3 only)
* Full childcare status
Multi sports: 9am–1pm
During this session children take part in fun warm-up games, followed by a mixture of sports, team games and activities. This session also includes lunchtime so please provide your child with a packed lunch.
Children’s recreation: 1–5pm
During the afternoon activities may include: Our two bouncy castles, rope swings, a mini tennis or badminton court, beat the goalie, trampoline and more.
Please make sure all children bring a packed lunch and drink during these weeks and wear suitable clothing and footwear for sports activities and outdoor sessions. Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
SwimmingSwimming lessons - crash courses
AK / AT
Venues: Acton Swimming Baths, Dormers Wells Leisure Centre, Gurnell Leisure Centre
For dates, times, ages, activities and prices please see the swimming timetable (word).
• All swimmers must wear a swimming hat. Lessons will run subject to minimum numbers being met and must be booked at least one week in advance of the course start date.
• Online booking is now available.
Kids Swim for Free
AK / AT
Venue: Acton Swimming Baths, Dormers Wells Leisure Centre, Gurnell Leisure Centre, Northolt Swimarama
For ages: Under 16s
Day/s: Mon-Fri
Dates: Week 1, 2, 3
Time: See swimming timetable below
Cost: Free
All children under 16 that live or attend school in the borough of Ealing can swim for free for limited periods at the four centres shown below with a pass.
These fun swim sessions are a great way to introduce children and families to the benefits of taking part in physical activity.
Centre |
Day/s |
Times when you can swim for free |
Gurnell Leisure Centre |
Mon-Fri |
2-4pm |
Acton Swimming Baths |
Mon-Fri |
2-4pm |
Dormers Wells Leisure Centre |
Mon-Fri |
4-6pm |
Swimming - Kids for a quid
AK / AT
Venue: Acton Swimming Baths, Dormers Wells Leisure Centre, Gurnell Leisure Centre
For ages: Under 16 years
Day/s: Mon-Sat
Dates: Available all year
Time: Check pool timetable at centre
Cost: Mon-Sat - £1, Sunday - standard price
Kids can enjoy swimming for just £1, six days of the week. This will be available to junior members only. For more information on how to become a junior member please contact the centre.
Aqua Extreme
AK / AT
Venue: Gurnell Leisure Centre
For ages: 8–12 years
Day/s: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Dates: 8 and 10 April, 15 and 17 April 2008
Time: 1.30–3pm
Cost: £2.05 per session
An exciting opportunity for 8–12 year olds to take part in Flip N Fun – an introduction to diving, mini Polo and Aqua Kids - a water workout to music. Children must be able to swim 25 metres and be confident in deep water. This is an all-inclusive session. To book please contact the centre direct on (020) 8998 3241.
Aqua Teen
AT
Venue: Gurnell Leisure Centre
For ages: 11-14 year olds - girls-only session
Day/s: Monday and Wednesday
Dates: 7 and 9 April 2008
Time: 1-2pm
Cost: £1.50 per session
Venue: Gurnell Leisure Centre
For Ages: 15-19 year olds - girls-only session
Day/s: Monday and Wednesday
Dates: 14 and 16 April 2008
Time: 1-2pm
Cost: £1.50 per session
A teenage girls project, offering fun water workout to music. Please note that this is for the target group only (no boys allowed).
April 4, 2008
