Holiday Activity & Food
FREE CLASSES AND SESSIONS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE HOLIDAYS
Funding for Summer, Christmas and Easter holiday sessions are provided by the Department for Education in partnership with Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council, East Suffolk Council and West Suffolk Council as part of the Suffolk Holiday Activity Programme.
Half-term activities are funded by our other partners and funders.
ADVENTURE DAYS
Adventure Days
EVERYONE SLEEPS WELL AFTER ONE OF OUR OUTDOOR, ADVENTURE DAYS!
For children aged 8-12, action-packed, safe, structured activities with fresh air in abundance, all under the careful eye of experienced outdoor instructors.
Includes forest games, fire-lighting, combat archery, archery, catapult building and Geocaching.
Email us using the button below to enquire about a free place.
TEEN CHALLENGE
Teen Challenge
TEEN CHALLENGE RETURNS EASTER 2023
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 11-16
Meet new people and try new things with our Teen Challenge Days. Book on to one of these active and exciting days. Every session will include new and challenging activities. Everyone that attends will get a free hot lunch as well as taking part in at least two of our awesome activities. Challenge yourself!
Join in the fun with activities such as; snorkelling, mountain biking, climbing, cooking lessons, and a cinema visit!
Email us using the button below to inquire about a free place.
FAMILY PARK COOKING
Family Park Cooking
Adults and children take part in an amazing unique experience, away from the normal pressures of life.
These sessions are only available for families in receipt of free school meals.
These sessions are for parents and children age 5-16 years (younger siblings may attend)
The days run from 10:00-14:00 and include:-
- Outdoor family activities
- Outdoor cooking class and lunch provided
- Recipe book and videos
- Food box for a family of 4
Email us using the button below to inquire about a free place.
FREE SWIM & LUNCH
Free Swim & Lunch
We’re offering limited FREE swimming sessions with a lunch, to support children who are entitled to free school meals, young carers, and those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)*. Sessions are available to those aged 5-16. The rest of the family can now swim for FREE with their children!
View dates and locations below, then fill out your details using the form provided so that a member of the team can get in touch.
FREE SWIM & LUNCH
We’re offering limited FREE swimming sessions with a lunch, to support children who are entitled to free school meals, young carers, and those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)*.
Sessions are available to those aged 5-16. The rest of the family can now swim for FREE with their children!
The free swim initiative will run throughout the holidays, providing eligible children with FREE access to the selected sessions at our participating pools.
*subject to availability
To view available sessions, click your local pool below.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
HOW TO BOOK FREE SESSIONS
You must contact haf@acleisure.com to prove that you meet the eligibility criteria
The amount of sessions you can book per child is unlimited – however, each session has to booked separately.
Only parents and guardians of children in receipt of free school meals, young carers, and children with special educational needs (SEND) can book via this link.
For any other siblings or friends that don’t qualify – you will need to book a paid-for session via the ‘PAID FOR SWIMMING’ link at the bottom of this page.
Just follow the relevant ‘BOOK’ button below – choose your date & time and follow the instructions to book.
By booking one family ticket, you are entitled to 4 spaces. Either 2 adult & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children. These children must be aged 5-16 and qualify for Free School Meals.
Parent & Child tickets are also available with a ratio of 1 adult to 1 child. Child must be aged 5-16 and qualify for Free School Meals.
Junior tickets are available for those aged between 11-16 that are eligible for Free School Meals.
Please select number of tickets (spaces) in the non-members box- refer to the following space description above.
If you’re unable to book online – you can contact us by email haf@acleisure.com or call us on T 01284 757473
Book your swim sessions at the following centres:
Kingfisher (Sudbury)
FREE SWIMMING SESSIONS:
3 April – Floats ‘n’ Fun – 12:00
3 April – Floats ‘n’ Fun – 14:00
4 April – Floats ‘n’ Fun – 12:00
4 April – Floats ‘n’ Fun – 14:00
5 April – Casual Swim – 13:30
6 April – Floats ‘n’ Fun – 12:00
6 April – Floats ‘n’ Fun – 14:00
7 April – Floats ‘n’ Fun – 09:30
7 April – Floats ‘n’ Fun – 11:00
8 April – Floats ‘n’ Fun – 12:00
8 April – Floats ‘n’ Fun – 14:00
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Bury Leisure Centre
FREE SWIMMING SESSIONS:
4 April: 13.30-14.30pm – Floats ‘n’ Fun
6 April: 13.30-14.30 pm – Floats ‘n’ Fun
11 April: 13.30-14.30pm – Floats ‘n’ Fun
13 April: 13.30-14.30 pm – Floats ‘n’ Fun
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Hadleigh Pool & Leisure
FREE SWIMMING SESSIONS:
11 April – Casual Swim – 10:30-11:30
11 April – Wet ‘n’ Wild – 12:00-13:00
11 April – Wet ‘n’ Wild – 13:30-14:30
12 April – Casual Swim – 10:30-11:30
12 April – Floats ‘n’ Fun – 12:00-13:00
13 April – Casual Swim – 10:30-11:30
13 April – Wet ‘n’ Wild – 12:00-13:00
13 April – Wet ‘n’ Wild – 13:30-14:30
14 April – Casual Swim – 10:30-11:30
14 April – Floats ‘n’ Fun – 12:00-13:00
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Haverhill Leisure Centre
FREE SWIMMING SESSIONS:
3 April: 12:30-14:30 – Floats ‘n’ Fun
7 April: 12:00-13:30 – Floats ‘n’ Fun
10 April: 12:30-14:30 – Floats ‘n’ Fun
14 April: 12:00-13:30 – Floats ‘n’ Fun
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Mildenhall Hub
FREE SWIMMING SESSIONS:
Main Pool
3 April – 10:15-11:15 – Floats ‘n’ Fun
7 April – 10:15-11:15 – Floats ‘n’ Fun
10 April – 10:15-11:15 – Floats ‘n’ Fun
14 April – 10:15-11:15 – Floats ‘n’ Fun
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Newmarket Leisure Centre
FREE SWIMMING SESSIONS:
Main Pool
6 April – 10:30-11:30 – Floats ‘n’ Fun
7 April – 10:30-11:30 – Floats ‘n’ Fun
13 April – 10:30-11:30 – Floats ‘n’ Fun
14 April – 10:30-11:30 – Floats ‘n’ Fun
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Have you or your child recently attended one of our funded holiday activities? Then we’d love to know what you think! We value your feedback as it enables us to help make positive changes to the programme, which ensures that your child has the best experience possible.
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