| SUMMER CLUBS IN CROYDON CROYDON NORTH EAST Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Summer Clubs Free summer clubs with a healthy lunch for children who are claiming free school meals aged 5 – 16. All programs provide: – Free, nutritious and tasty food – Fun physical activity sessions – A wide range of other exciting activities to suit different ages and personalities – Opportunities to learn more about food and nutrition for children and their families In Croydon North East there are camps in Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood (All Saints C of E Primary School, Kinetic Foundation, St Joseph’s Junior School, PKC Academy, Camp All Stars), South Norwood (Aim High Dance Academy Ltd, Playzone, Fishers Christian Centre, Palace for Life Foundation, All Heads Recognised), Thornton Heath (CACFO, His Grace Evangelical Outreach, Music Relief Foundation). Some are detailed below but for a full list and contact details click here. Glovez Not Gunz Gloves Not Gunz will be running this amazing summer programme during the school holidays. Young people will get the opportunity to try boxing, meet friends, enjoy fun workshops and eat healthy food. They will be offering 9 free half days finishing the summer with a celebration event. Where: Croydon ABC boxing club, Norbury Park, Harefield Rd, Thornton Heath SW16 3LX When: 15 August to 26 August (Monday to Friday from 9 am to 3 pm) Cost: Free For more information/to book: info@glovesnotgunz.com and SimplyConnect Palace for Life A free programme supporting children and parents who qualify for Free School Meals, we provide various sports games and classroom-based workshops to keep children healthy and active over the summer. All children are provided with a hot lunch and snacks throughout the day and healthy eating workshops are available for parents. Age Range: 5-11 years Cost: Free for children receiving free school meals Where: Heavers Farm Primary School, 58 Dinsdale Gardens, London SE25 6LT When: 1st August –25th August (Monday-Thursday each week) Cost: Free for children receiving free school meals For more information/to book: SimplyConnect Legacy Youth Zone Age Range: 8-12 years Cost: Free Where: Legacy Youth Zone, 125 Whitehorse Rd, Croydon CR0 2LG When: over the summer holiday For more information/to book: SimplyConnect Over the summer, there will be normal hours for Saturday and Sunday. The holiday club will be 8am till 6pm for their 8 to 12-year-olds and then normal operation from 6pm onwards. Croydon Youth Theatre Organisation (CYTO) Croydon Youth Theatre Organisation (CYTO) is a South Norwood charity that brings young people aged 6-19 together through drama workshops, production skills schemes and productions to produce excellent live theatre! They are running a Digital Marketing programme for 15 young people in late July. It is an intensive programme where young people get free laptop, 2 weeks of workshops with digital / tech companies like Playstation, Disguise, I am John Doe, Mediorite, a personal and professional mentor and Training in the field that they are interested in, paid work experience with our digital partners and jobs! When: 18th – 28th July 2022 Where: The Shoestring theatre, Oakley Road, London SE25 4XG 020 8655 1098 For more information/to book: Simply Connect www.cyto.org.uk admin@cyto.org.uk CYTO Summer Sizzle For CYTO’s Summer Sizzle, two groups, aged 8-11 years and 12-15 years, will each devise a brand new 45-minute play with the support of a director and a playwright. 16-19-year-olds will be mentored in lighting, sound, set design and construction, costume, marketing and box office. Age Range: 8-19 years Cost: Free Where: The Shoestring theatre, Oakley Road, London SE25 4XG When: 8 to 20 August. Performances on Saturday 20th August at 3pm and 7pm For more information/to book: SimplyConnect Upper Norwood Library Trust: Visual Arts & Performing Arts Club Young performers will have the opportunity to discover new skills, techniques and make some new friends as they spend the holidays having fun, creating and exploring drama, movement and music. During the performing arts weeks, you will have fun learning acting, drama and improvisation. There is also a Little Brushstrokes Summer club where young budding artists will have the opportunity to discover new skills, techniques and learn about famous artists from around the world and their work as they spend the holidays having fun, creating, and exploring art. All the sessions are facilitated by local artist Cherelle Morris of Brushstrokes Art. *Drop off and pick up is at the back of the library on Beardell Street. Children will be provided with a healthy lunch. Age Range: 5-11 Cost: FREE for families who receive free school meals Where: Upper Norwood Library Hub, 39 Westow Hill, SE19 1TJ 020 8670 4321 When: 1- 26 August 2022 For more information/to book: SimplyConnect info@unlt.org Floating Counselling: Saturday Community Art School Open to all children in mainstream, and special needs schools with mild needs (intense needs – will need their carer and/or support worker in class to support the child). Age Range: 4-11 years old Cost: Free to young people with a connection to Croydon borough. Where: Waterside Centre, 26 Avenue Road, Croydon, SE25 4DX. For more information/to book: SimplyConnect info@floatingcounselling.co.uk or07305 882959 CROYDON NORTH WEST Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Summer clubs Free summer clubs with a healthy lunch for children who are claiming free school meals aged 5 – 16. All programs provide: – Free, nutritious and tasty food – Fun physical activity sessions – A wide range of other exciting activities to suit different ages and personalities – Opportunities to learn more about food and nutrition for children and their families In Croydon North West there are camps in Bensham Manor (Advance Care Limited,Winterbourne Boys’ Academy, Talent Acquisition Group, Broad Green Croydon After School Club, The Sapphire Community Group), Norbury and Pollards Hill (Advance Care Limited, Surrey Rams), West Thornton (Arise Kidz Club, Play Place). For venues and contact details click here. CROYDON CENTRAL EAST Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Summer Clubs Free summer clubs with a healthy lunch for children who are claiming free school meals aged 5 – 16. All programs provide: – Free, nutritious and tasty food – Fun physical activity sessions – A wide range of other exciting activities to suit different ages and personalities – Opportunities to learn more about food and nutrition for children and their families In Croydon Central East there are camps in Addiscombe East (MLH Club Limited, Ball 4 All, Reaching Higher), Park Hill and Whitgift (Floating Counselling), Shirley (Play Place, Our Parks, Talent Acquisition Group), Woodside (Floating Counselling Community, Guiding Hands). Some are detailed below but for a full list and contact details click here. Aspiring Young Warriors Fantastic opportunity for young women to join Denise and her team for exercise, music and dance workshops, all for free. We’ll work towards a showcase event. You can join for one, lots or all of the sessions. Build your confidence in a safe, friendly space. Age Range: Young women and girls aged between 10 to 18 Cost: Free Where: Oasis Shirley Park School, CR9 7AL When: 1 to 26 August, various times Monday to Friday, Showcase Event 25 August. For more information/to book: For details and to book a place info@aspiringyoungwomen.org Reaching Higher Summerblitz Shirley This Summer, get set for a month-long of exciting activities that will keep you feeling excited, inspired and learning new things! Get set for a whole range of activities from multi-sports, performing arts, creative arts, enterprise, cooking, baking and so much more! Age Range: 10 – 16 (Year 6 to Year 11) Cost: Free Where: Oasis Academy, Shirley Park, Shirley Road, Croydon, CR9 7AL 020 8945 5560. When: 2 to 25 August, from 10am – 3:30pm. Doors open at 9:30 am. For more information/to book: SimplyConnect info@reachinghigher.org.uk or call CROYDON CENTRAL WEST Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Summer Clubs Free summer clubs with a healthy lunch for children who are claiming free school meals aged 5 – 16. All programs provide: – Free, nutritious and tasty food – Fun physical activity sessions – A wide range of other exciting activities to suit different ages and personalities – Opportunities to learn more about food and nutrition for children and their families In Croydon Central West there are camps in Addiscombe West (Simply Kids), Broad Green (Knowledge and Practice, Guiding Hands, Westbury Community Projects), Fairfield (Project 4 Youth Empowerment), Selhurst (Advance Care Limited, Legacy Youth Zone, The Empowerment Project), South Croydon (Our Parks, Floating Counselling Community), Waddon (Skipz Production, Start It Right, Knowledge and Practice). Some are detailed below but for a full list of venues and contact details click here. PJs Community Services Enjoy art? Enjoy performing? PJs will be helping children and young people try new things and learn new skills, all for free. All leading up to a showcase event on 25th August Age Range: Boys, girls and young people aged between 10 to 18 Cost: Free Where: CVA Resource Centre, London Rd, CR0 2TB. When: 1 to 26 August, various times Monday to Friday. Showcase event on 25 August. For more information/to book: admin@pjsgroup.co.uk Simplyconnect Play Place Summer Fun Children will help to plan the activities, these could include dance, football, archery or how about a trip to a golf course or down to the coast for paddle boarding. Age Range: Girls and boys aged between 10 to 13 (with flexibility) Cost: Free Where: Meeting Rooms, Handcroft Road, Croydon CR0 3LF. When: Week commencing 25th July, 1st August, 8th August For more information/to book: : info@playplace.org and SimplyConnect Start It Right CIC Holiday playscheme Based in Old Town Youth Club, Duppas Hill Terrace. Age Range: 8-12 years Where: Old Town Youth Club, Duppas Hill Terrace, Croydon CR0 4BA. When: Monday 25 July – Friday 26th August 2022 (Monday – Fridays only). from 10am – 3pm Cost: £5.99 daily cost. For more information/to book: Email support@startitright.org or visit SimplyConnect Thai Boxing Community Centre – Changing Lives through Muaythai Free Thai boxing lessons for young people. Age Range: 6-12 and 13-17 Where: Unit 4, 44A Gloucester Rd, Croydon CR0 2DA When: Monday – Thursday, 5 pm – 6 pm for 6-12-year-olds and Fridays 6 pm – 7 pm for 13 – 17 years old. Cost: Free For more information/to book: https://thaiboxingcommunitycentre.org/changing-lives-through-muaythai-juniors/ Thai Boxing Community Centre – It’s Our Turn Free Thai Boxing Exercise Sessions for young people. Age Range: 13 -17yrs Where: Unit 4, 44A Gloucester Rd, Croydon CR0 2DA When: Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 6pm – 7pm until October/November 2022 Cost: Free For more information/to book: Sam on 07552162638, thaiboxingcommunity@gmail.com https://thaiboxingcommunitycentre.org/its-our-turn-croydon-age-13-17yrs-copy/ Off the Record: fun with young carers! Indoor and outdoor activities, some London trips, probably some Nandos and maybe a waffle place too! Paintballing is also back by popular demand. If you’re already registered with the Young Carers Service, look out for an email from us and get in touch about the trips you’re interested in. If you’re not currently registered with Off the Record and you’re aged 7-25 and helping to care for somebody, take a little look at SimplyConnect and fill out this form. Project 4 Youth Empowerment: Summer Camp PY4E will be hosting a variety of activities for young people including arts and crafts, team building activities, table tennis, boxercise, pool, gaming, competitions, excursions, and more. Where: Active Communities Hub, 1st Floor, Upper Mall in Central Shopping Centre, Croydon CR0 1TY When: 1 – 26 August 2022 from 12 pm – 4 pm (some days will be longer) To Register: email Info@p4ye.co.uk For more information: SimplyConnect or 07727 277431 / 07727 275289 CROYDON SOUTH EAST Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Summer Clubs Free summer clubs with a healthy lunch for children who are claiming free school meals aged 5 – 16. All programs provide: – Free, nutritious and tasty food – Fun physical activity sessions – A wide range of other exciting activities to suit different ages and personalities – Opportunities to learn more about food and nutrition for children and their families In Croydon South Eastt there are camps in New Addington North (Castle Hill Academy, Play Place, Omega Sports, White Hut Studios), New Addington South (Happy Healthy Kidz, A2ndVoice), Selsdon and Addington New Village (Croydon Cougars, Pro Touch SA – both at the Monks Hill Sport Centre), Selsdon Vale and Forresdale (Our Parks, Aim High Dance Academy Ltd). Some are detailed below but for a full list of venues and contact details click here. Go Wild With Us UK – Wild Summer Activities Go Wild With Us UK has lots of exciting activities for children and families happening in beautiful woodland in South London. Everything from beekeeping to bushcraft, crafts to campfires! Age Range: under 5s and their families Where: Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre, Featherbed Lane, Croydon, CR0 9AA When: Various dates from 20/7 to 25/8/2022 Cost: Various prices, some free. For more information/to book: Simplyconnect A2ndVoice Autistic/SEND school-aged children and young people (4 -16 years). A range of indoor activities over 4 days, for 4 hours, for 4 weeks. Sensory Arts & Crafts, Pop Up Arcade, Gaming, Healthy Eating Sessions, Swimming Bouncy Castle, Soft Play, Brio & Tomy Train Sets, Drumming and Dancing, Day Trips – Oxygen Freejumping & Kidspace (Day trips need to be booked in advance). Age Range: 4 -16 years Where: New Addington leisure Centre, 88 Central Parade, New Addington, Croydon CR0 0JB When: Tuesday 26 July – Friday, 19 August from 11:00 pm to 3:30 pm Cost: Free for children Free School Meals. Fees will apply to siblings, non-FSM, non-SEND, and non-Croydon residents. Note: Priority for Croydon Autistic/SEND Children For more information: SimplyConnect 0790 838 0415, Holidays@a2ndvoice.com, www.a2ndvoice.com Good Food Matters: Cooking & Gardening Summer Programme Our Summer Programme will provide 10 days of activities (6 hours per day) for young people aged 10 – 12. Find out more on SimplyConnect. When: 25 July – 5 August (Monday -Friday from 9 am to 3 pm). Where: Community Food Learning Centre, Evelyn House, Mickleman Way, New Addington, CR0 0PN For more information contact: Amanda McGrath email: amanda@goodfoodmatters.org.uk or call07715905033 CROYDON SOUTH WEST Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Summer Clubs Free summer clubs with a healthy lunch for children who are claiming free school meals aged 5 – 16. All programs provide: – Free, nutritious and tasty food – Fun physical activity sessions – A wide range of other exciting activities to suit different ages and personalities – Opportunities to learn more about food and nutrition for children and their families In Croydon South West there are camps in Coulsdon Town (Clarry’s Community Coaching, Camp Glide), Old Coulsdon (Reaching Higher), Kenley (Simply Kids), Purley and Woodcote (Arise Kidz Club, Ball Out the Box, Supreme Education, Camp All Stars, BB Soccer), Sanderstead (Camp All Stars, Our Parks, Simply Kids) You find some detailed below but for full list of venues and contact details look here. Reaching Higher Summerblitz Coulsdon This Summer, get set for a month-long of exciting activities that will keep you feeling excited, inspired and learning new things! Get set for a whole range of activities from multi-sports, performing arts, creative arts, enterprise, cooking, baking and so much more! Age Range: 10 – 16 (Year 6 to Year 11) Where: Oasis Academy Coulsdon, Homefield Rd, Old Coulsdon, Coulsdon CR5 1ES. When: 2 to 25 August, from 10am – 3:30pm. Doors open at 9:30 am. Cost: Free For more information/to book: SimplyConnect info@reachinghigher.org.uk or call 020 8945 5560. Hillel Bright Futures Trust: Croydon’s Summer Science & Fun Club Croydon’s Summer Science and Fun Club offers a range of activities from drama and dance workshops, daily sports activities, arts and crafts, and lots of science fun learning activities.This programme is FREE to children in receipt of Free School Meals (FSM) or with Special Educational Needs (SEN), however, it is also open to other children at a minimal cost. These sessions will include STEM lessons, alongside creative and performing arts and sports coaches. When: 26th July – 19th August from Tuesday to Friday from 9 am to 3 pm (Gates open at 8:30 am) Where: Sunny Down School, 152 Whyteleafe Rd, Caterham CR3 5ED Catch up 11+ Classes (Year 2 – 9) As requested by many parents, we will offer 11+ assessments. Children will sit their 11+ examinations in the morning and then attend afternoon sessions at the summer club. This is great for ensuring children get a balance, whilst also preparing them for their 11+ assessments, or first year of secondary school. For more information SimplyConnect or enquiries@hillelbrightfuturestrust.com or 020 7062 7123 ONLINE AND OTHER LOCATIONS YOUNGevity UK LTD: YOUnique Summer School Free Online Tuition in Maths, English, Phonics, Essential Life Skills Age Range: 5 to 16-year-olds Where: online When: 1 August to 31 August 2022. Sessions: Morning, Afternoon and Evening (9am-6pm) Cost: Free For more information/to book: 07472488499, info@youngevity.org.uk SimplyConnect. The Prince’s Trust: Get Started with Cooking Join the Prince’s Trust for an exciting, in-person 5-day programme with Michy’s Kitchen! Based in their amazing head office you will gain new cooking skills through practical learning and workshops, meet new people, and develop confidence, learn about nutrition and local produce and explore the cultural impact of food. Age Range: 16-30 years Where: The Prince’s Trust South London Centre When: 25 – 29 July 2022 Cost: Free For more information/to book: Email Daniel.Dubier@princes-trust.org.uk or view SimplyConnect Morgan’s Playhouse Summer Camp Fun activities planned this Summer for children from 5-16 years old. Learn exciting and new things daily through their sports and dance classes. Explore new environment and culture buy going to the berry farm. Learn new life skills in our Arts and Crafts lesson. Age Range: 5-16 years old Where: Sherwood Park Recreational Ground, Abbotts Road, Mitcham, CR4 1JP, When: 25 July to 19 August Cost: £38 per day or £152 for the full week For more information/to book: Click here to book your place. For information, send an email or call 07956 731839. |
