Children’s School Holiday Activities
The Purbeck Sports Centre offers a range of activities for children and young people every school holiday. We aim to deliver a diverse mix of activities to appeal to children of all ages. All of the activities available are for mixed ability, so children needn't worry if they are a total beginner.
Holiday activities need to be booked in advance. Payment will be taken at the time of booking. Kids Tennis and Football fun need to be booked directly with the clubs, details of how to book those activities is available below in the activities listing.
In the unfortunate event that we have to cancel an activity that your children are booked onto, we will contact you directly to arrange a refund.
Activities this October half term
Kids Tennis
Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 October 2pm to 5pm, £16.50 per day or 2 days for £32
Ages 4 to 14
A fantastic fun session of tennis including coaching from an LTA qualified and accredited coach. Expect Fun Games, competitions and prizes. Rackets provided, if you don't already have your own. Everyone is welcome from complete beginners to Wimbledon superstars!
Please wear your sports kit, trainers or tennis shoes and bring a coat if it's wet weather. Bring along a snack, drink and some hand sanitiser.
Book directly with the Dorset Tennis Academy
Laser Tag
Monday 24 October 10am to 11am, £7.50
Ages 7 to 12
Come and get your Laser on in the Sports Hall, we have some fantastic new equipment to offer children a super fun hour or Laser Tag, with obstacles, fun and games galore.
Please wear clothing appropriate for sports, like jogging bottoms and a t-shirt and a pair or trainers. Bring along a drink and some hand sanitiser.
Nerf Gun Fun
Tuesday 25 October,10am to 11am, £7.50
Ages 7 to 12
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 Fun experience totally awesome. Expect obstacles, target practice and some mega battles!
Please wear clothing appropriate for sports, like jogging bottoms and a t-shirt and a pair or trainers. Bring along a drink and some hand sanitiser.
Football Fun Days
Tuesday 25 and Thursday 27 October, Pay £18 for a 9am start or start at 10am and pay £15
Ages 6 to 14
Show off your footie skills with AJM Sports coaching. The ever popular Football fun days have returned for October half term. Children will enjoy a day packed full of skills, fun and tournaments, there are lots of prizes to be won.
Please wear sports kid, appropriate footwear for football, there will be no wet weather facilities so please bring wet weather coat and hoodies or something warm to wear. Bring along some lunch, water and hand sanitiser.
Archery Tag
Wednesday 26 October 10am to 11am, £7.50
Ages 7 to 12
We have some epic new equipment so that we can offer Archery Tag in the Sports Hall. Our team of instructors have some up with some super cool ideas for games to fill the hour and offer an awesome time shooting tag arrows.
Please wear suitable clothing for indoor sport, including trainers. Bring along a drink and your hand sanitiser.
Archery with the Bowmen of Lytchett
Saturday 28 October 10.30am to midday, £13.15
Ages 8 to 14
The Bowmen of Lytchett run their Archery club here at the Purbeck Sports Centre and offer a brilliant session for children in the school holidays to try out or practice target shooting.
Please wear appropriate clothing and closed toed shoes. This activity may be cancelled in very bad weather, but please bring along a raincoat with you just in case. Water bottle and sanitiser also advised.
Intensive Swimming lessons for Early steps 1
Monday 24 to Thursday 28 October 9am to 9:30am, or 9:30am to 10am £24.60 or £20.40
Ages 3 and over
We run Intensive swimming lessons every school holiday. They prove very popular, so we advise booking early to avoid disappointment.
Intensive swimming lessons are designed to new and beginner swimmers to improve confidence in the water and make steps towards swimming without swim aids. – Book directly with the Sports Centre.
Private swimming lessons
Monday 24 to Thursday 28 October 9am to 9.30am or 9.30am to 10am - £18.50 (discounts available for bookings of up to 3 swimmers)
Benefit from one-on-one teaching with a qualified swim teacher in our intensive swimming lessons. Book early to avoid disappoint. Book directly with us.
Kayaking 2-day course
Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 October 10am to 11am, £25
Ages 8 to 11
A fun hour Kayaking on the pool, learning essential skills. For total beginners or those with some experience.
What to wear – Swim wear/ wet suit
Wet and Wild
See swim timetable for dates
Wet and Wild is a large inflatable obstacle course in the centre of the swimming pool. Can you make it to the end without falling in? These sessions are suitable for children age 5 and over. 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. Thank you for your cooperation.