Holiday Club
Our free Holiday Club is run once a week during most school holidays. It creates a safe space for children to:
participate in meaningful activities
make friends and socialise
access lunch and snacks
and all of this is while developing social and communication skills and exploring new talents or interests.
Who is Holiday Club for?
Holiday Club sessions are booked and offered to families according to criteria. Priority will be given to those from lower income families, in receipt of pupil premium or free school meals.
Activities are free and for children aged 5-11 years old.
Upcoming dates for 2024 summer holidays:
Activities are held at our Kids Inspire HQ, Hargrave House, Hollycroft, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2 7FW
Time: 10am-3pm
Tuesday 6 August - Forest School with Essex Outdoors
Tuesday 13 August - Meeting Essex Therapy Dogs
Tuesday 20 August - Problem Solving with Essex Outdoors
Tuesday 27 August - TBC
Registrations of interest will open soon.
“The activities offered are incredibly creative and engaging, catering to a variety of interests and ages. It’s wonderful to see them explore new hobbies and interests in such a supportive environment.
Thanks to Kids Inspire, my girls have had countless hours of fun and unforgettable memories.”
Our Previous Holiday Clubs
February 2024
During February half term, Circus Allstars brought the magic to Hargrave House with an exciting performance and workshop. Children mastered their circus skills from diabolo, spinning plates, hula hoop, to the tight-wire, and more!
Alongside, lunch and an afternoon of games and arts & crafts were provided.
Easter 2023
Essex Wildlife Trust leads Forest School!
Summer 2023
A jam-packed summer of activities!
Volunteer for a Holiday Club
‘Team Volunteers’ can come in and support the delivery of Holiday Club, either individually or as a part of a Corporate Team.
We welcome the opportunity to involve new volunteers in our popular outreach club, and encourage anyone interested to get in touch.
“Holiday Club is important for lots of reasons; for the social aspect, to encourage trying ‘new things’, for the provision of a tasty lunch, and to give parents a break during the holidays. Sessions are thoughtfully coordinated by our team and facilitated by carefully selected partner organisations, each running a host of fun activities.”
Holiday Club is only possible thanks to the generous support of our funders:
Previous Sponsors of Holiday Club
Utilize & partner Sage
Gadsby Wicks
Fisher Jones Greenwood Solicitors
Great Baddow Parish Council
Sponsoring Holiday Club
Want to support the work at Kids Inspire but not sure how?
We welcome the opportunity to work with new supporters on the delivery of Holiday Club.
Please get in touch if you would like to know more.
“My daughter said that it was like a birthday with all the goodies, and my son keeps saying how amazing Kids Inspire are and I must say we all agree.”
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