Healthy Holidays 2022/23

We are delighted and proud to share the second Healthy Holidays Annual Report. The Healthy Holidays programme continues to expand and diversify to provide a blended offer of sport, physical activity and enrichment activities for children, young people, and families in all areas of the city.

With the on-going cost of living crisis, and the many challenges faced by families in the city, the Healthy Holidays programme provides a much-needed opportunity for young people, including those with additional needs to engage in a broad range of activities, learn new skills, have fun, meet new people, and hopefully develop an interest which may continue beyond the term of this programme, all supported by a nutritious food offer at many of the activity sessions.

I want to say a personal thank you to all the delivery partners who work with our Healthy Holiday team to provide these superb activities across our city for our children, young people, and families.

Councillor Linda Tock Portfolio Holder Children Young People, Families & Learning

The full report is available by selecting the image opposite.

Below you will find a variety of pictures from some of the Summer 2022 sessions. Hover and press each image to reveal the full album.

Watch review videos below

A review of our Summer 2022 programme.

Review of the Summer 2022 programme.

Maxlife activities summer 2022

What People Are Saying

Sportsability Rookie Lifeguard Course

I just wanted to give you feedback regarding the Rookie lifeguard course.

My son ***** loved the course, he has gained valuable skills that I believe he will be able to use to be water safe.  ***** said it was so enjoyable and

Angie was super.  She took her time in explaining to the kids about what they should do and when my son needed some extra help, she helped him and he did achieve his Rookie lifeguard bronze stage certificate and I could not be more prouder.

Thank you for the opportunity and if the session is on again next time, we will be joining again - Feedback via email 22 August 2022

Sportsability Rookie Lifeguard Course

Really impressed that you are offering this course, to arm our children with valuable water safety knowledge, especially at no cost. Emily loves the course and can't wait till next week thanks to all your amazing staff x

This course has been absolutely brilliant. My daughter **** is loving it! It’s so well run and we are very very lucky she can participate in the course for free.

Thank you so much!!

Young boy smiling holding certificate

Fishing - HDAA Angling

This is such a brilliant thing. Thanks to all the associated organisations, coaches and volunteers. We've enjoyed the sessions so much as always, made new friends, learnt new skills and gained confidence. What a welcoming, friendly and positive bunch you all are 

Fantastic result and huge pat on back for all the volunteers and coaches, and Derrick for his massive input.

Well done everyone involved. What an opportunity and huge fun for everyone who came along. Hopefully making happy memories and learning something new

Gardening Freedom Centre

Thank you ever so much. My daughter and son absolutely loved every minute of this gardening event 

 Thank you so much I was so shocked at how great it was and the pack lunch was great!!! All for free!! Thank you so much my children loved it! Really appreciate it xx

Young boy smiling holding a fish