Fun activities for children and young people during school holidays

We have a great variety of activities available in the school holidays, our holiday programs offer:
 
  • a diverse mix of activities and sports
  • activities for all abilities, no experience necessary 
  • qualified and enthusiastic instructors
  • affordable fun

Booking details

To secure a spot on our activities:
 
  • book in advance 
  • pay at time of booking
  • book directly with provider for Kids Tennis and Football Fun

If we have to cancel an activity, we will contact you to arrange a refund as soon as we can.

Holiday club

This club runs during Easter and summer holidays only. We offer places for £35 a session or free with a HAF (Holiday activities and food) code. 

Our holiday club caters for children from 8 to 12 years old. A typical day includes a variety of sports, activities, swimming and a hot lunch. The days run from 8:30am to 4:30pm. 

Find out more and book into our holiday club.
 

October half term activities

Monday 28 October 2024 to Sunday 3 November 2024

Holiday club

Monday 28 October 2024 and Thursday 31 October 2024
From 9:30 am to 3:30pm
Age: 8 to 12 years
Cost: £25 per child, per day

Activities are (subject to availability):
  • multi sports
  • nerf wars
  • laser tag
  • archery
  • badminton
  • tennis
  • swimming
  • Halloween themed crafts and activities
Kids holding and pointing laser tag.

Jump up and dance Halloween Spooktacular special

Wednesday 30 October 2024
From 9am to 2pm
Age: 5 to 10 years
Cost: £25 per child

Come and have a spooktacular time dancing and playing games to some ghastly songs. Halloween costumes that you can move well in are welcome but not essential.

Three spooky Halloween pumpkins,

Archery

Saturday 19 October 2024
From 10:30am to midday
Age: 8 to 14 years
Cost: £14.50

Have a go session, learn how to shoot a bow and arrow with members of the Bowmen of Lytchett Archery Club. Please wear sturdy shoes/trainers. It may not run in inclement weather.

A person in a green shirt and a beige hat is aiming an arrow with a bow at an archery target in the distance.

Wipeout World


Wednesday 30 October 2024
Sessions running between 10am to 4pm
Age: 4 to 14 years
£12.95 per child, per session

Expect to have fun, expect to be totally wiped out! Expect to tumble from the big red balls and dash through the 50 feet obstacle course!
Will you unleash your competitive side and go it alone or will you team up with your family and friends to beat the course together?

Is dodging Wipeout beams and clambering across big red balls not your thing? Not to worry, we also have inflatable slides, football games, sports activities and much more to ensure that you still have a great time. 2 hours of inflatable fun booked directly with Wipeout World.

A yellow and blue bouncy castle.
A person cycling on the road.

Find out more and how to book summer holiday activities from Monday 29 July to 4 August.
Two boys playing nerf gun

Find out more and how to book summer holiday activities from Monday 5 August to Sunday 11 August. 
A person in a green top shooting archery

Find out more and how to book summer holiday activities from Monday 12 August to Sunday 18 August.
Four kids dancing

Find out more and how to book summer holiday activities from Monday 19 August to Sunday 25 August.

Find out more and how to book kids tennis at the Purbeck Sports Centre from Tuesday 23 July 2024.
Four kids posing with laser tag guns

Find out more and how to book summer holiday activities from Monday 26 August to Sunday 1 September.
3 kids swimming under the water

Find out more and how to book intensive swimming lessons for early steps 1 from Monday 22 July.
Four kids posing with laser tag guns

Find out more and how to book adventure at Wipeout World from Monday 22 July to Saturday 31 August.

Jump up and dance Wonka style 

Tuesday 28 May
9am to 2pm 
Ages 5 to 10
£25

Dance yourself dizzy with a fun packed day filled with activities, games and dance routines.
There will be a chance to show off what we have been up to with a mini showcase at the end of the day and a certificate to take home with you.
Please bring your own lunch, plenty of water and wear something comfy to move around in.

Laser tag

Tuesday 28 May and Friday 31 May
10am to 11am
Ages 7 to 12 years

Come and get your Laser on in the sports hall. We have some fantastic equipment to offer children a fun hour of Laser tag, with obstacles, fun and games galore. 

Please bring along a drink and wear clothing appropriate for sports, like jogging bottoms and a t-shirt and a pair or trainers.

£8.30 per session

To book a place please contact the centre on 01929 500000 

Nerf gun fun

Tuesday 28 May and Friday 31 May
11:15am to 12:15pm
Ages 7 to 12 years

What could be more fun than an epic Nerf battle with a group of mates?

Our team of instructors are big kids and love to make the Nerf gun fun experience totally awesome.

Expect obstacles, target practice and some mega battles!
Please bring along a drink and wear clothing appropriate for sports, like jogging bottoms and a t-shirt and a pair or trainers. 

Price - £8.30 per session

To book a place please contact the centre on 01929 500000 

Football fun days

Football Fun Day

Tuesday 29 October 2024
From 9am to 3pm or 10am to 3pm
Age: 6 to 14 years
Prices from £18

Come down and show your skills in our football fun day including tournaments, skill challenges and lots of prizes to be won. Please bring packed lunch, appropriate clothing, and plenty to drink.

We have no wet weather facilities; the children will remain outside, but they will have access to a toilet. 

To book please contact Aaron on: AJMSportscoaching@hotmail.co.uk or 07875108666

Football field.

Intensive Swimming Lessons

Monday 28 October to Thursday 31 October 2024
9am to 9:30am or 9:30am to 10am
Age: 3 years +
Cost: £25.80 per child

These sessions are a great way to build confidence and swimming ability.

 

Children kicking in a swimming pool

Stroke and Technique Workshops

Front Crawl and Back Crawl

Tuesday 29 October 2024
9am to 10am
£12.90 per child

Breaststroke and Butterfly

Wednesday 30 October 2024
9am to 10am
£12.90 per child

Children must be able to swim 25m confidently and unaided on their front and backs to attend.

Child swimming in a pool

Kids Tennis

Wednesday 30 October 2024
2pm to 5pm
Age: 4 to 14 years
£16.50 per child

A fantastic, fun session of tennis including:

  • Great coaching from LTA qualified and accredited instructors
  • Fun Games, Competitions and Prizes
  • All abilities welcome, from complete beginners to Wimbledon Superstars!  
  • Rackets provided if you don’t have one


What to wear/bring

  • Sports kit, trainers/tennis shoes, a coat if wet 
  • Snacks & drinks
Child swimming in a pool

Archery 


 
Saturday 3 June
10:30am to midday 
Ages 8 to 14 years

Have a go session, learn how to shoot a bow and arrow with members of the Bowmen of Lytchett Archery Club.

Please wear sturdy shoes/trainers. 

Note: it may not run in inclement weather.

£14.50 per session

To book a place please contact the centre on 01929 500000 

Dodgeball

Wednesday 29 May
11:15am to 12:15pm
Ages 7 to 12 years

New to the Sports centre, we are offering kids Dodgeball in the sports hall.

Dodgeball will be taught by our incredibly motivating and fun coach. 

Price - £8.30 per session

To book a place please contact the centre on 01929 500000 

Pickleball

Wednesday 29 May
12:30pm to 1:30pm
Ages 7 to 12 years.

Like tennis but different!

Pickleball has increased in popularity lately and we’re jumping on that trend to bring you this super fun sport in the Summer holidays.

Pickleball will be played in the main sports hall and is easier than tennis and badminton but just as fun.

Price - £8.30 per session

To book a place please contact the centre on 01929 500000 

Kids tennis  

Wednesday 29 May
2pm to 5pm
Ages 4 to 14
£16.50

A fantastic, fun session of tennis including:
  • great coaching from LTA qualified and accredited instructors
  • fun games, competitions and prizes
  • rackets provided if you don't have one
You should wear sports kid, trainers/ tennis shoes and bring a coat in case it rains. Please bring a snack and drink.

Book your place directly with the Dorset Tennis Academy
 

 

Bikeability

Bikeability level 1 & 2 combined
28 May
9:30am - 12:30pm
9+ years
£5.00 per person

Level 1 is an exciting gateway to starting your cycling adventure. A journey of many miles starts with the first step. Level 1 takes place off-road, normally on the school playground followed by Level 2 which teaches children how to grow more confident with each turn of the pedal. Our expert instructors will lead riders onto quiet roads, to experience “real” cycling. Maximum 6 children.

Intensive swimming lessons for early steps 1

28 to 31 May 2024
9am to 9:30am and 9:30am to 10am
£27.50

We run intensive swimming lessons every school holiday. They prove very popular, so we advise booking early to avoid disappointment.

Intensive swimming courses for children aged 3 years and over, ideal for beginners or children already in Swim School. This four day course can help our little swimmers towards their next badges or work as an introduction to our swimming courses.

Please bring your own swimming kit.

Maximum capacity - 10 children.

Inflatable fun

Ages 5 and over. 

Inflatable fun is a large inflatable obstacle course in the centre of the swimming pool. Can you make it to the end without falling in?

This session can be very popular. We recommend you book in advance. You can find session times on our school holiday swim timetable

Parents can participate but would be unable to stand or swim in the pool area around the inflatable for safety reasons.

Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. All children participating in Wet and Wild must be able to swim 25m unaided to attend these sessions.

We are unable to admit any children wearing arm bands to these sessions.

To book a place please contact the centre on 01929 500000