School Holiday Activities

Summer Holiday Activities for 2008

Are you looking for something to do during the Summer Holidays? Then look no further, come and join in with one of the sports and arts activities that are happening near you. The Sports Development Team and Youth and Community Arts are delighted to offer 2 fun holiday playschemes: Run Riot with Sport and Arts and Ants In Your Pants.

Please click on the following to view/download information on our Summer Activities, including the type of activities (also see below), the various locations, the age range involved, and of course, the Booking Form: Mid Beds Summer Sport and Arts 2008 Programme (available from the 9th June 2008).

Run Riot with Sport and Arts

This hugely successful multi-activity sport and arts scheme is aimed at children between the ages of 8-13 years. The structured timetable may include activities such as drama, dance, creative arts and crafts, as well as physical activity like team games, football, rounders, basketball, sports tournaments, dodgeball and much more. 

To help busy families, the hours are 9.00 - 4.00pm, Monday to Friday. Sessions will be based on a variety of venues throughout the district.

Ants In Your Pants

Fun sessions of sport and arts are offered for younger children aged 5 - 8 years. The Ants In Your Pants team will provide a creative and active programme of activities specifically for this age range.

Play Rangers - Play in the Park Sessions

Also available during the summer holidays are our Play Ranger Sessions that take place in 20 parks across Mid Beds. All ages are welcome and all sessions are free of charge.

If you are interested in this Summer's Play Ranger Sessions then click on the following link: All Parks Leaflet 2008 for more information. Alternatively, contact Loren or Vicky on 01462 611248 or email: playrangers@midbeds.gov.uk

Other information

All of the Mid Beds Sports Development Staff are over the age of 18, have at least 1 sports coaching qualification and experience of working with children. All staff must pass the Mid Beds training which includes First Aid, Child Protection, Working with children and Adapting Games for Children with disabilities. All staff are checked through the Criminal Record Bureau and references are obtained from previous employers before commencement of the job. If you would like further information on the screening of the sports development staff please contact us.

Sport and Leisure Development Team:

For more information on the Sport and Leisure Development Team and their job roles and responsibilities, please click on our Contacts page.

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