Free holiday activities

The Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme is free to children and young people who live or go to school in Barking and Dagenham and are eligible for benefit-related free school meals, with paid places available for everyone. This programme is Funded by the Department of Education.

Barking and Dagenham Holiday Activity and Food programme (5-16 years olds)

Our Winter programme is published below

Free holiday activities

5 to 12 year olds

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.

12 to 16 year olds

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.

 

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: 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