This May half term we have loads for the kids to do. You'll find all of our May half term activities on this page, booking in advance is essential for all childrens activities, please book soon to avoid disappointment. Most of our activities can be booked by calling our reception on 01929 500 000. However some of the activities will need to be booked directly with the activity provider.
Bikeability Level 1
Monday 31 May 2021 from 9am to 11am, suitable for children 8 years and upwards, £3 booking fee only
Bikeability is today’s cycle training programme. It’s about gaining practical skills and understanding how to cycle on today’s roads. Bikeability gives everyone the skills and confidence for all kinds of cycling.
Bikeability Level 1 aims to develop cycle handling in an off-road environment and prepare riders for cycling on the road. Riders must be able to cycle (i.e. pedal and glide) to participate.
Bikeability Level 2
Tuesday 1 June or Wednesday 2 June, £3 booking fee only
Bikeability Level 2 will develop riders’ skills and confidence for cycling on single-lane roads and simple junctions with mostly moderate motor traffic flows, preparing riders to deal with short journeys such as cycling to school or the local shops.
Bikeability is booked directly with Purbeck Sports centre.
Children's cricket
Friday 7 June 2021,10am to 10.45am for 6 to 9 year olds and 11am to 12pm for 10 to 13 year olds, £5 per session.
Children should wear suitable clothing and bring a drink. Childrens cricket is great fun for all abilities.
Book direct with Purbeck Sports Centre
Kids tennis
Popular with children every school holiday, Neil's Tennis Camp will be running between 2pm and 5pm on Tuesday 1 June 2021 and Wednesday 2 June 2021 . Suitable for ages 4 to 14. Children should wear suitable clothing and bring a drink with them. £15 per day. Booking should be made directly with Neil Darragh on 07788973259 or by email to ndarraghtennis@gmail.com
Football Fun Day
On Tuesday 1 and Thursday 3 June children can enjoy a fun packed day of footy, lots of tournaments, skill challenges and even prizes! Children should wear appropriate footwear and clothing, bring a drink and have suitable clothing in case of bad weather.
Football Fun Day is suitable for ages 6 to 14. The price for a 9am start is £15 and for a 10am start is £13. To book please contact Aaron on, AJMSportscoaching@hotmail.co.uk or 07875108666
Parent and child spinning
Tuesday 1 June, 11am to 11.45am, £6.20 non member price, member price £5.60
Bring baby along with you to your spinning class. We understand it's not easy to find the time to get to a class when you have a little one in tow so that's why we are introducing parent and baby classes. Baby will need to stay in their buggy or car seat during class unless they need you of course.
Parent and child pilates
Thursday 3 June 11am to 11.45am, £6.20 non member price, member price £5.60
Enjoy your Pilates class with your little one by your side. Little one should stay in their car seat or buggy unless they need you.
Nerf Gun Fun
10am to 11am and 11.15am to 12.15pm on Saturday 5 June, £7.50 per session, 7 to 12 years
Let kids blast their way to victory in the Main Sports Hall. They are sure to have so much fun learning trick shots and battling it out with friends.
Book direct with Purbeck Sports Centre
Orienteering
We have fantastic Orienteering every weekday of the May half term holidays, collect your map from us and get to it. Make sure you don't get lost . Suitable for over 8's, groups welcome following Government guidance. Weekdays between 10am and 2pm. £3.50 per person.
Book direct with Purbeck Sports Centre
Junior spinning
1 June at 10.45am, suitable for 10 to 15 year olds, £4.85 per session.
An enjoyable spinning class suitable for younger participants.
Book direct with Purbeck Sports Centre
Archery
On Thursday 3 June 2021 at 10am to 11.30pm, suitable for 8 to 14 year olds.
Participants should wear appropriate clothing, sturdy shoes and bring a drink. Archery sessions are suitable for all abilities and are great fun.
Kayaking
1pm to 2pm on Tuesday 1st June.
Have a go at this Olympic sport in the comfort of our 25 metre heated indoor pool. Kayaking is fun for all the family and sessions include learning the basic skills involved with kayaking on calm waters. Lead by a BCU qualified instructor, kayak and all equipment included. Participants should be able to swim 25 metres unaided.
Book direct with Purbeck Sports Centre
Intensive swimming lessons
Finally the pools are open again. Improve your child's confidence in the water after the long lockdown break ready for a summer of splashing about. Sessions running from the 1 May to 3 June. Early Steps 1, 9am to 9.30am and Early steps 1 9.45am to 10.15am. £24 per child (£20 for those in swim school) 3 years and over.
Bookings
Please call us on 01929 500 000 to book and pay for activities in advance or send us an email to purbecksportscentre@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk