The Disablement Association of Barking & Dagenham (DABD)
This Christmas, The Disablement Association of Barking & Dagenham (DABD) will be running 6 days of FREE activities for special educational needs & disabled (SEND) children & young people who attend school/further education or live within the borough and who are eligible/receiving free school meals.
Our events have been specifically designed with the needs of SEND children/young people and will include lots of fun and educational sessions including an eating healthy food demonstration and specifically designed exercise/activities.
Our range of activities include painting, soft play area, sensory play, water play, sand play, arts and crafts, drawing/colouring, music, dancing, playdough, Lego and specifically created sports/exercise activities (indoors and outdoors) such as football and yoga (sensory adapted).
Age: 5 to 18
Location: DABD, Pembroke Gardens, Dagenham, Essex RM10 7YP
Dates: 22 December, 27 to 29 December & 2 to 3 January.
Delivery Times: 10:00 – 3:00
Booking Information: send@dabd.org.uk
Contact Number: 0330 05402500 ext.139
*Eligible for tax free childcare.
Ballerz
This Christmas, Ballerz will be providing multi-sports activities for children aged 5-11. On offer will be a range of activities such as Inflatables, Bikes and Scooters, Mini-Golf, Boxing, Archery, Dance, Nerf Wars and many more. We also offer nutritional activities and parent workshops as part of our HAF programme!
Age: 5 to 11
Location: Valence Primary, Bonham Road, Dagenham, RM8 3AR
Dates: 2 January to 5 January.
Delivery Times: 08:30 – 16:15
Booking Information: contact@ballerz.uk
Contact Name: Joe Robb.
Contact Number: 07523283451
Age: 5 to 11
Location: Northbury Primary, Northbury Close, Barking IG11 8JA
Dates: 2 January to 5 January.
Delivery Times: 08:30 – 16:15
Booking Information: contact@ballerz.uk
Contact Name: Aaron Hunwicks
Contact Number: 07482468659
Premier Education
Come along to our winter-themed multi-Activity camp! At Premier Education Multi-Activity sessions, there’s never a dull moment! These sessions feature a huge selection of games and activities such as Fencing, Basketball, Tennis, Football, Nerf Wars, Den Building, Archery and many more. Alongside our exciting list of sporting activities, we also offer Arts and Crafts and Performing Arts sessions.
Age: 5 to 12
Location: Roding Primary School, RM9 4BL
Dates: 22 December, 27 to 29 December & 3rd to 4 Jan 2024
Delivery Times: 09:00 – 15:00
Booking Information: https://forms.gle/sJTUZes5e8wqw7TR8
Contact Email: kdenney@premier-education.com
Contact Name: Karen Denney / Samantha Schultz
Contact Number: 07821361288
*Eligible for tax free childcare.
Age: 5 to 12
Location: Marsh Green Primary School, RM10 9NJ
Dates: 22 December, 27 to 29 December & 3rd to 4 Jan 2024
Delivery Times: 09:00 – 15:00
Booking Information: https://forms.gle/sJTUZes5e8wqw7TR8
Contact Email: kdenney@premier-education.com
Contact Name: Karen Denney / Samantha Schultz
Contact Number: 07821361288
*Eligible for tax free childcare.
Inspire Minds Through Sport
Inspire Minds Through Sports will be keeping children safe and active this winter, with a range of sport and enrichment activities that will help young people be the best they possibly can, help them grow and understand that they can achieve absolutely anything if they believe in themselves. Inspire Minds Through Sports, will be running healthy eating and nutrition workshops for children and their families this Christmas. We have some new and exciting activities planned for this Winter, so come along and check it out!
Age: 5 to 12
Location: St Peter’s Goresbrook Road, Dagenham, RM9 6UU
Dates: 20 to 22 December and 27 to 29 December
Delivery Times: 09:00 – 15:00
Booking Information: www.imtsports.org
Contact Name: Darelle Russell
Contact Number: 07957117313
Contact Email: imtsports@hotmail.com
Everyone Active
This Christmas, Everyone Active will be providing activities such as; swimming lesson crash course, fun splash, soft play, arts & crafts, multisport and a visit from Santa!
Age: 4 to 7
Location: Becontree Heath Leisure Centre, RM10 7FH
Dates: 27 to 29 December and 2 to 3rd January
Delivery Times: 9 – 13:00.
Booking Information: https://www.everyoneactive.com/contact-us/
Contact Name: Rosie Morgan
Contact Number: 020 3889 6238
Contact Email: becontreeactivities@everyoneactive.com
Age: 8 to 15
Location: Abbey Leisure Centre, IG11 7HW
Dates: 27 to 29 December and 2 to 3rd January
Delivery Times: 9 – 13:00.
Booking Information: https://www.everyoneactive.com/contact-us/
Contact Name: Rosie Morgan
Contact Number: 020 3948 4960
Contact Email: Abbeyactivities@everyoneactive.com
Ultimate Vision Sports
This Christmas, Ultimate Vision Sports will be providing a range of sports such as football, dodgeball, cricket, athletics, basketball, handball, netball, tennis and much more. in addition, they will be providing workshops and enrichment activities which are designed to enable your child to learn new skills, make new friends and problem solve while developing their imagination and creative abilities. At the end of the week your child will receive an award for their effort and participation.
Age: 5 to 12
Location: Grafton Primary School, Dagenham, Grafton Road RM8 3EX
Dates: 21 to 22 December.
Delivery Times: 08:30 – 16:30.
Booking Information: https://bookwhen.com/uvsports
Contact Name: Sean Bush
Contact Number: 07960 232873
Contact Email: info@ultimatevisionsports.co.uk
Age: 5 to 12
Location: Gascoigne Primary School, Barking, The Shaftesburys IG117JA
Dates: 27 to 29 December and 3 to 5 January
Delivery Times: 09:00 – 14:30
Booking Information: https://bookwhen.com/uvsports
Contact Name: Sean Bush
Contact Number: 07960 232873
Contact Email: info@ultimatevisionsports.co.uk
Age: 5 to 12
Location: Ripple Primary School, Barking, Ripple Road IG11 7QS
Dates: 27 to 29 December
Delivery Times: 09:00 – 14:30
Booking Information: https://bookwhen.com/uvsports
Contact Name: Sean Bush
Contact Number: 07960 232873
Contact Email: info@ultimatevisionsports.co.uk
Age: 5 to 12
Location: William Bellamy Primary School, Dagenham, Frizlands Lane. RM10 7HX
Dates: 3 to 5 January
Delivery Times: 09:00 – 14:30
Booking Information: https://bookwhen.com/uvsports
Contact Name: Sean Bush
Contact Number: 07960 232873
Contact Email: info@ultimatevisionsports.co.uk
Ultimate Vision Sports
This Christmas at Robert Clack’s Christmas camp, your child will participate in a range of football sessions. In addition, we will provide workshops and enrichment activities which are designed to enable your child to learn new skills, make new friends and problem solve while developing their imagination and creative abilities. At the end of the week your child will receive an award for their effort and participation.
Age: 5 to 12
Location: Robert Clack Leisure Centre, Dagenham, Gosfield Road. RM8 1DN
Dates: 27 to 29 December
Delivery Times: 09:00 – 14:30
Booking Information: https://bookwhen.com/uvsports
Contact Name: Sean Bush
Contact Number: 07960 232873
Contact Email: info@ultimatevisionsports.co.uk
Artbash Camp Festive
ARTBASH Camp FESTIVE is a two-day art programme filled with festive cheer and awesome art making. Our Festive Camp will explore different art workshops, delve into some dance and movement as well as celebrate both days with a wonderfully festive warm lunch. Booking essential.
Age: 5 to 11
Location: Valence primary school, Bonham road, RM8 3AR
Dates: 28 to 29 December
Delivery Times: 09:00 – 17:00
Booking Information: georgia@artbash.uk
Contact Number: 07870177040
Contact Name: Georgia Broaders
Learning Hive’s Winter Camp
Get ready to make this winter break unforgettable for your child with Learning Hive's Winter Camp. Your child can participate in a variety of workshops designed to keep them entertained, active, imaginative, and connected with others during the holiday season. From 9 am to 5 pm, your child can enjoy a mix of activities such as winter-themed cooking, immersive spy adventures, karate sessions, friendly football matches, and arts & crafts projects.
We'll ensure your child stays energised throughout the day with free, nutritious lunches and a healthy snack. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity for your child to have an enjoyable winter break. Enrol them now for Learning Hive's Winter Camp - we can't wait to welcome your child!
Age: 5 to 11
Location: Gascoigne Primary School, Barking, The Shaftesburys IG117JA
Dates: 21 to 22 December
Delivery Times: 09:00 – 17:00
Booking Information: https://eequ.org/experience/5435
Contact Email: info@learninghive.co.uk
Contact Number: 0207 112 8658
*Eligible for tax free childcare.
The Explore the Wild winter programme
The Explore the Wild winter programme is a children-focused health and wellbeing programme for 7–11-year-olds. Across four days this winter, Company Drinks will transform the old bowls club and bowls green in Barking Park into a well-being space for wild play, growing, cooking, feasting, resting, creating, and eating nutritious food.
Company Drinks will be partnering with Made Up Kitchen to deliver nutritional food and cooking workshops through holistic approaches. We will invite some of our favourite local artists and practitioners to lead a wide range of creative activities inspired by winter.
We are aware that local schools break for the holiday and different times, so please check in with your children’s school and only sign up for the dates you are available.
Age: 7 to 11
Location: Company Drinks, Outdoor Bowls Pavilion Barking Park Longbridge Road Barking IG11 8TA
Dates: 20 to 23 December
Delivery Times: 10:30 – 14:00
Booking Information: https://forms.gle/WzM5ycugEeVnUkZa6
Email: events@companydrinks.info
Dagenham Eagles N.E.W.S.T.A.R.T. Extravaganza Winter programme.
Dagenham Eagles N.E.W.S.T.A.R.T. Extravaganza Winter 2023 Enrichment programme is back again by popular demand. Offering two fun packed “Food is Fun” - sessions for children, with a focus on life skills, personal development, cooking and eating healthy halal meals on a low budget. Young people will develop their confidence and leadership skills and have the opportunity to take part in offsite trips, arts and crafts and puppetry.
Age: 5 to 12
Location: Five Elms Primary School, RM9 5TB
Dates: 27 to 28 December
Delivery Times: 9:45 – 16:00
Booking Information: https://forms.gle/vZoPP4b1RmeuXLCx7
Email: Dagenham-eagles@outlook.com
Contact Name: Dionne Corrodus-Weekes
Age: 5 to 12
Location: Marks Gate Community Hub, Rose Lane Community Centre, Rose Ln, Dagenham, Romford RM6 5NJ
Dates: 2 to 3 January
Delivery Times: 9:45 – 16:00
Booking Information: https://forms.gle/vZoPP4b1RmeuXLCx7
Email: Dagenham-eagles@outlook.com
Contact Name: Dionne Corrodus-Weekes
Malearn Winter Holiday Camp
This Christmas, Malearn Winter Camp will be providing a range of activities, party, creative and sporty experiences. Come down to meet our Santa and Elves. Have you been eating your vegetables this year? What should you get from Santa? There will be lots of winter art and craft activities; sports, hockey, ball games and obstacle course; playing pool, board games and table football; our nutritional programme will include our fruit workshop and our food hamper bag for children and parents. Children will be served with a healthy hot lunch and snack to eat each day. Children’s wellbeing, behaviour, safety and social skills will be promoted throughout the programme. Register now to secure your place.
Age: 4 to 11
Location: Jo Richardson Community School RM9 4UN
Dates: 22, 28 to 29 December
Delivery Times: 9:30 – 15:00
Booking Information: https://form.jotform.com/Malearn/WinterJoRichardsonCommunitySchool
Email: info@malearn.co.uk
Contact Number: 02082141045
Contact Name: Martina Mullings.
Age: 4 to 11
Location: Riverside Primary School
Dates: 22, 28 to 29 December
Delivery Times: 9:30 – 15:00
Booking Information: https://form.jotform.com/Malearn/WinterJoRichardsonCommunitySchool
Email: info@malearn.co.uk
Contact Number: 02082141045
Contact Name: Martina Mullings.