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Holiday Squad
Looking for a great way to keep the kids active through the holidays?
Our Holiday Squad has a great range of free activities for children of primary school age running during the Easter and summer holidays. From sports with Newcastle United Foundation to cooking with Creative Kitchen, arts and crafts with ARTventurers and BIG SCIENCE experiments. there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Plus, we've also got brand new boxing skills for 6 - 15 years olds with Alpha Boxing Gym.
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SEND/ND sessions
Our Holiday Squad activities include sessions specifically for neurodivergent (ND) and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) children. The group is open to children with ND or SEND, including those who are currently awaiting assessment or diagnosis. We provide a supportive, understanding environment where every child is welcomed, valued, and encouraged to thrive - with or without a formal diagnosis. These activities are marked as SEND/ND sessions on our booking page.
These SEND friendly sessions are run by the teams from The HUB Consett and Unite Club.
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Live in the Newcastle, South Tyneside or Gateshead areas?
Take a look at the range of free summer activities taking place across the region in the boxes below.
Bloom & Play: Summer Holiday Club!
Join us at NECA Community Garden for a fantastic free holiday club packed with fun activities for eligible children and young people in South Tyneside including:
- Gardening Activities
- Seasonal Crafts
- Games, Sports & Competitions
- Face Painting
- Bouncy Castle
- Cooking Sessions
- Animal Handling
Snacks and refreshments will be available throughout each session, and every child will receive a free packed lunch.
Dates:
- Monday 21 – Thursday 24 July
- Monday 28 - Thursday 31 July
- Monday 4 - Thursday 7 August
- Monday 11 - Thursday 14 August
- Monday 18 - Thursday 21 August
- Tuesday 26 - Friday 29 August
Time: 10am - 2pm
Important:
- All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
- This is an outdoor event, so please dress appropriately for the weather.
- This summer we’re doing sessions on how to grow food at home and cooking sessions with fresh produce grown on site.
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Part of the South Tyneside Holiday Activities and Food programme.
South Shields Cricket Club Juniors
Enjoy this sports and healthy activities camp at South Shields and Westoe Club. The activities include cricket skills, cricket games, tag rugby, dodgeball and other healthy activities. There'll also be cooking lessons. Hot healthy lunches will be provided for all.
Suitable for children aged 5-11 years. These are drop off and collect sessions with no need for parents or guardians to stay.
When: Mon 21 July - Thursday 24August (excludes Fridays), 9.30am - 2.30pm
Where: South Shields and Westoe Club, 33 Dean Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4EA.
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Children aged 5-14 years will have a great day, meeting new friends, learning new skills and enjoying a variety of Sports, Games and Activities.
All children will receive a free gift on their first day of attendance, and they will be offered a free lunch each day. Including a range of wraps, crisps, snack bar and fruit.
These are drop off and collect sessions with no need for parents or guardians to stay.
When: Daily sessions: Monday 21 July - Friday 1 August, 10am - 3pm
Where: Dunn Street Primary, Minster Parade, Jarrow, NE32 3QH
Little Trowel Forest Fun with The Special Lioness - SEND only activity
Calling all Karbon Homes families! Get ready to dig, discover and dream in nature. Join us for a gentle forest school session filled with muddy magic, sensory-safe play, and summer joy. Designed especially for children with additional needs.
What to expect
- Gentle outdoor play with mud kitchens and hands-on activities.
- Inclusive forest school experiences that celebrate each child’s curiosity and creativity.
- Quiet zones and sensory spaces to unwind whenever needed.
- A packed lunch style lunch will be provided for each child.
Led by experienced facilitators from The Special Lioness, this session is built on trust, exploration, and community. Whether digging, climbing, crafting, or simply relaxing among the trees, every child will be supported to thrive in their own way.
- Please dress for woodland play and bring sunscreen. You are welcome to bring any comfort items your child may need.
- You may want to bring a change of clothes.
- Suitable for ages 0 - 16 years.
CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A FAMILIAR ADULT AT ALL TIMES
When: Friday 1, 15 and 29 August, 11am - 2pm
Where: The Special Lioness, 4 Baird Close, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 3HL
We have ten free places available for each session. These are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Enter the code KARBONCARES to reduce the ticket cost to £0.
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We're teaming up with North Tyneside Council's easeINTO holiday programme to give you the chance to take part in a Surf School!
The activities take place on Wednesday 13, 20 and 27 August from 1 - 3pm.
Location: Longsands Beach, South Promenade, Tynemouth, NE30 4HH.
All kit will be provided but please bring your own swimming costume.
Suitable for ages 6 - 16. Parents or guardians will be required to stay.
Please note that the sessions are only available to children who live or go to school in the North Tyneside area. To book a place, please register for North Tyneside Council's easeINTO programme. You can download the instructions below to find out how to do this.
Part of the North Tyneside Holiday Activities and Food programme.
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