How to book
You need to email [email protected] to book places in advance. You need to state your:
- name
- address
- telephone number
- chosen workshop/s
- number of spaces
- child name/s
Bookings close on Wednesday 1 July and allocation will take place on Thursday 2 July 2026.
After allocation, any remaining spare places will be advertised on our Artz + Sportz+ Facebook page.
Due to high demand for places, you may not always get all the activities you request. We will offer all children at least one activity per holiday. This will be more in the 6-week holidays. We will confirm places by email after we have places for each child.
Unless otherwise stated, events cost £7.90 per child for 2/3 hours, £10.50 for 4 hours and £13.25 for 5 hours or more. There is a 20% subsidy for those on income-based benefits.
Advertised Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) events are free to families with a HAF code.
Any HAF activities where a hot meal will be available, families who are not eligible for a HAF code the hot meal will cost £5. You will be given an order form and a choice to opt out of the hot meal.
We will refund you if:
- you cancel more than 2 weeks before an event
- if we have to cancel an event
Parents need to stay for the child’s first session. This is so your child can get to know the team and to feel comfortable in this new environment. This also gives the staff the chance to get to know your child. It helps them to understand their needs for support in their next session. You will be allocated a support worker at this first session.
Trampolining, mini-athletics and games with Action Van
Tuesday 29 October
From 10am to 1pm
Age: 7 to 18 years
Wheelchair accessible
Sturfit
Sports Hall
3 Honeymead Lane
Sturminster Newton
DT10 1EW
Practice your trampoline skills with coach Andrea Dabbs. Challenge yourself on our fun mini athletics course, parachute games and other favourite games with the Action Van team.
Den building, nature activities and campfire
Thursday 31 October
From 10am to 1pm
Age: 5 to16 years
Leeson House
Field Studies Centre
Langton Matravers
Swanage
BH19 3EU
Explore the natural world in the lovely grounds of Leeson House with Dorset Council Tutor Matthew Smith. You will be able to have a go at making a den, pond dipping, orienteering creating some natural art and to join in around the campfire where you will learn fire lighting.
All-Dayer
Friday 1 November
Book for full day (bring lunch) or half day only
All day: 10am from 3pm
Half day: 10am to 12:30pm
Age: 5 to 16 years
Wheelchair accessible
Bridport Youth and Community Centre
Gundry Lane
Bridport
DT6 3RL
Dancing puppets
From 10am to 12:30pm.Design and make your own mouth moving puppet with artist Holly Miller. Our team will be on hand to give you any help you need.
Bouncy castle and target games
From 1pm to 3pm.Enjoy an active afternoon having a go at boccia and indoor archery as well as having fun on the bouncy castle with Action Van.
Child in the Wild, ‘The Great Eggscape!’
Date: Monday 7 April 2025
Time: 10am to 2pm
Age: 5 to 17 years
Not wheelchair accessible
Back due to demand. Join the Forest School Leaders for some Easter themed fun. With our support workers you will play in a woodland setting, working with tools and building dens. Take part in an Easter Scavenger hunt, enjoy a snack and hot cross buns toasted on the campfire and enjoy some outdoor Springtime nature crafts and activities. Come dressed for the outdoors and bring lunch.
Child in the Wild Forest School
Owermoigne
Dorset
DT2 8HY
What 3 Words: Vitamins riverbank overnight
Mexico Mission with Brave Bold Theatre
Date: Tuesday 8 April 2025Arrival time: 1pm
Show time: 1:15pm to 3pm with interval 2pm to 2:15pm
Workshop time: 3:10pm to 4pm
Age: 7 to 18 years
Cost: Show only is £4.65 per child. Special offer, bring a sibling for free to the show. Booking essential.
Show and workshop is £7.65 per child.
Wheelchair accessible
Join us for fun live interactive theatre full of adventure, intrigue, and mind-bending plot twists. It will be a very relaxed performance catering for children with SEND with 1:1 support available with the Artz+ team and you can bring a sibling for free to the show. For parents who would like to stay they are welcome to stay and enjoy the show at no cost.
After the show there will be an additional workshop, where we have 16 places available, so booking is essential. In the workshop you will be invited to get involved and investigate an art forgery case and try to crack the case.
During the interval and before the workshop our Artz+ staff will organise some fun outdoor games to run off energy. Free parking and drop off.
Dorchester Youth Association
Lubbecke Way
Dorchester
DT1 1QL
Felt bunnies, basketweaving, bouncy castle, and soft play fun with Houseworks
Date: Wednesday 9 April 2025
Time: 10am to 2pm
Age: 5 to 17 years
Cost: £10.20
Wheelchair accessible
Unleash your creativity and make some amazing crafts to take home. Jump, bounce and have a blast on our bouncy castle and enjoy a safe and fun soft play area designed just for you.
This event is part of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme for children with SEND, ensuring a day full of joy and laughter where you can be arty, play and make new friends. Hot meal available.
Littlemoor Youth and Community Centre
Louviers Rd
Weymouth
DT3 6AY
Mini farmer for a day at Flowerdew Farm
Date: Thursday 10 April
Time: 10am to 1pm
Age: 5 to 17 years
Cost: £7.65
Wheelchair accessible
Be a mini farmer today where you will meet and greet the animals, learning about the alpacas and goats. The farm staff will show you how to feed them and together in groups you will feed and water the animals. Make a scarecrow and have a go at ‘Welly Wanging’. Bring a packed lunch and we will picnic around a log fire with marshmallows on sticks and picnic games.
Flowerdew Farm
Hazel Lane
Puncknowle
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 9BU
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Musical presented by WOW
Matinee performance
Date: Saturday 12 April
Time: arrive at 1:30pm for 2pm performance, until 4pm with pick up at 4:15pm
Age: 5 to 18 years
Cost: £10.50 which includes cost of ice cream
2 Wheelchair spaces available
We have 16 subsidised tickets available for children to be supported by Artz+ Staff to step into the magical world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as WOW brings Roald Dahl’s classic tale to life on the Weymouth Pavilion stage.
During the interval, staff will support our children as they enjoy an ice cream and drink.
Featuring a fantastic mix of original songs like “The Candy Man,” “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” and “Pure Imagination”, this show will be great fun for all ages and a magical Easter treat.
WOW is an award-winning youth theatre company based in Weymouth.
Weymouth Pavilion
Esplanade
Weymouth
DT4 8ED
Street Arts, Street Dance and DJing event
Date: Monday 14 April
Morning session: Junior crew
Time: 9:30am to 12:45pm
Age: 5 to 11 years
Afternoon Session: Senior crew
Time: 1:30pm to 5pm
Age: 12 to 17 years
Price: £10.20 per child for those not on Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme plus £5 for a hot meal.
Siblings are welcome to join in the fun.
Wheelchair accessible
Do you dream of being a Street Dancer, DJ, or Street Artist? Now’s your chance to make it happen. Artz+ Sportz+ is teaming up with the Activate Performing Arts Remix Crew to bring you action-packed taster sessions with three different Artists this Easter holiday.
Get ready to Spin the decks with Dorchester’s very own Vinyl Van, bust epic dance moves with award-winning choreographer Isaac Farmer and create a street art masterpiece in hands on street art sessions. Your support worker will be there to ensure you have all the help you require.
What to bring: A drink, some lunch, and a bag full of energy.
You can read more about Activate’s Remix and Premix by visiting The Remix & The Premix - Activate.
Weymouth College
Cranford Avenue
Weymouth
DT4 7LQ
Credit Brent Jones photos and Jayne Jackson
Sensory day at Prince of Wales School
Date: Thursday 17 AprilTime: 10am to 1pm
Age: 5 to 17 years
Cost: £7.65
Wheelchair accessible
Experience three hours of fun with our Artz+ team at our sensory day. Children can enjoy a range of activities including free play, engaging games, soft play area, a sensory room, and swimming. It is the perfect opportunity for children to explore and have a great time. Bring packed lunch.
Prince of Wales School
Maiden Castle Rd
Dorchester
DT1 2HH
Watersport Fun
Date: Monday 27 JulyTime: 1pm to 4pm
Age: 5 to 17 years old
Where: Andrew Simpson Centre, Weymouth & Portland National Sailing
Academy, Osprey Quay, Portland, DT5 1SA
Wheelchair accessible
Meet the friendly instructors, put on a wetsuit, buoyancy jacket and helmet and you are ready to head out on the water on one of the centre’s brilliant giant paddleboards. We can paddle around or secure our paddleboards to the pontoon for some games.
We will try sailing on the centre’s keel boats, these stable boats take up to seven including the instructor – control the boat on the helm, use the ropes to control the speed, or relax and enjoy the trip, keeping an eye out for other people and wildlife on the water!
For those that prefer, there are double kayaks to use – all providing a wonderful session on the water.
Bring snacks and a drink.
TEENZ: Cycling and Golf Games at Moors Valley
Date: Tuesday 28 JulyTime: 10am to 1pm
Age: 10 to 17 years old
Where: Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, BH24 2ET
Meet the friendly staff at Moors Valley Country Park who will take us on a fun guided cycle ride around the forest along the family trail up to Potterne Park. There is a selection of bikes to use including adapted cycles as well as standard two wheelers.
We will swap around so that whilst one group is cycling the other group can try their hand at Pitch and Putt or Frisbee (disc) golf! See if you can get your frisbee in the target net – how many throws will it take?
Bring snacks, a drink and packed lunch.
Summer Festival Vibes (HAF)
Date: Wednesday 29 JulyTime: 11am to 4pm
Age: 5 to 17 years old
Where: Purbeck Youth and Community Foundation, Worgret Road, Wareham, BH20 4PH
We are bringing the summer festival vibes – join us for summer
games, creative art and music.
Throughout the day our popular Action Van team will be bringing the energy with archery, fun circus skills and garden games including Molkky, a clever wooden skittle game, and Spikeball, an energetic two a-side ball game that will test your agility and teamwork!
Artist Lucy will be helping you get creative with clay, making a small piece to take home.
In the afternoon the brilliant Vinyl Van will be playing tunes on their mobile decs and creating a party atmosphere, perfect for dancing to and designing colourful drawings to music with Lucy.
Bring snacks and a drink. Lunch available at £6.95 extra cost or bring a packed lunch.
Event and lunch free for children who book with a HAF code.
Child in the Wild
Date: Thursday 30 JulyTime: 10am to 2pm
Age: 5 to 16 years old
Where: Child in the Wild Forest School, Owermoigne (directions will be provided with confirmation)
Expect a warm welcome, and a relaxed, calm session with opportunities to engage in scavenger hunts, bug hunting, nature craft activities, den building, and more. Explore the site at your own pace, and perhaps have a go on the slackline, chill in the hammocks, spin in
the nest swing, or make a mud pie in the mud kitchen! Bring lunch to enjoy under the beautiful tree canopy, before finishing the session with hot chocolate and s’mores around the campfire together.
Bring snacks, a drink and packed lunch.
See a Show: Myths & Monsters
Friday 26 July
From 1:45pm to 3:15pm, the show starts at 2pm
5 to 18 years
Wheelchair accessible
Broadmayne Village Hall, Cowleaze Road, Broadmayne, DT2 8EW
Where can you find a creature that is half eagle and half lion? Or one that is half horse and half fish? Wait, that is impossible, or is it? Not in the crazy, magical world of ancient Greek stories, it's not! We are taking a group to see Squashbox Theatre's summer show; a quirky and ingenious blend of puppetry, storytelling, live music and comedy. Children will be supported by our team. This is an Artsreach performance and part of their summer programme (artsreach.co.uk).
On the ropes
Tuesday 30 July
From 10am to 1pm
7 to 18 years
Brenscombe Outdoor Centre Ropes Course, opposite entrance to Burnbake Campsite, Rempstone, Corfe Castle, BH20 5JH
This amazing high and low ropes course has something for everyone. Our two instructors will ensure that everyone, no matter their ability or confidence level, has exactly the right challenge. Climb, clamber and swing in this lovely forest setting. Bring lunch.
Into the Woods
Wednesday 31 JulyFrom 1:30pm to 4:30pm
5 to 16 years
Poole Forest School, Old Wareham Road, Beacon Hill, Corfe Mullen, BH21 3RZ
Join us in the woods for an afternoon of nature craft activities, tool work, den building and woodland play. Enjoy a campfire snack too.
Swim & Sportz
Friday 2 August
12 noon to 3pm, pool session 2pm to 3pm
7 to 16 years
Wheelchair accessible
Bridport Leisure Centre, Brewery Fields, Bridport, DT6 5LN
Enjoy an active afternoon of bouncy castle and games. After a break, head to the pool for some splish splash fun with floats, woggles and balls.
Day at Carey: Dens, Low Ropes & Tunnels
Monday 5 August
From 10am to 3pm
5 to 16 years
Carey Outdoor Education Centre, Carey Road, Wareham, BH20 7PB
Build dens, create pictures and sculptures using natural materials and learn how to light and extinguish a campfire safely. Traverse the centre’s low ropes course and puzzle your way through the tunnels too.
Lunch available at £9.70 extra cost or bring a packed lunch.
Event and lunch free for children who book with a HAF code.
Woodland Wonders
Tuesday 6 August
From 10am to 1pm
5 to 16 years
Wheelchair accessible
Bryanston Prep, Durweston, DT11 0PY
Join Forest School leader Dawn the Dove for a morning of craft activities, games, exploration and woodland play at this lovely site. Learn how to light and extinguish a fire safely and enjoy cooking a campfire snack. Bring lunch.
Sportz & Music Sensory
Wednesday 7 August
From 10am to 1pm
5 to 16 years
Wheelchair accessible
Mountjoy School, Tunnel Road, Beaminster, DT8 3HB
Those talented musicians from Babigloo will deftly draw out your musical talent in a uniquely flexible and interactive way. Dip in and out of soft play, sports activities and games too. Lots of space to explore including the sensory room. Bring lunch.
Visit to Echo Fest: Art & Music Festival
Thursday 8 August
From 1pm to 5pm
11 to 18 years
Wheelchair accessible
Carey Outdoor Education Centre, Carey Road, Wareham, BH20 7PB
It's festival time and this one will be a highlight of the summer! We will be meeting you there and attending as a group supported by our team.
The festival will feature art and music workshops, performances, local bands, sport activities and street food. It is part of Dorset Council's Summer in Dorset programme and there will be lots of young people there who access this project. Expect a busy, lively atmosphere but we will have our own yurt to use as our base.
Free event for all participants. Please tell us your HAF code if you have one.
Street Art: Junk Modelling & Games
Friday 9 August
From 10am to 12:30pm
5 to 18 years
Wheelchair accessible
Wyke Regis Village Hall, All Saints' Road, Weymouth, DT4 9EZ
Help create a street of dreams by designing and making your own unique and colourful house from recycled materials. Dream big with artist Jo Burlington from Oops Wow Messy Art. There are sports activities and games too.
Wild in the Woods
Monday 12 August
From 10am to 2pm
5 to 16 years
Child in the Wild Forest School, Owermoigne (Drop off/meet location supplied on booking)
Join us in this lovely woodland setting for den building, exploration, and nature-inspired games and craft. End the session with a campfire snack. The site has a very smart composting loo. Bring lunch.
Trampolining, Indoor Archery & Boccia
Wheelchair accessible - please ask about arrangements
Tuesday 13 August
From 10am to 1pm
5 to 16 years
Sturfit, Honeymead Lane, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1EW
Pick up some new moves with some expert coaching on the trampoline and practice accuracy and co-ordination in archery, boccia and other target games. Bring lunch.
Climbing & Tunnels
Wed 14 August
9.30am to 12.30pm
7 to 16 years
Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre, Knightsdale Road, Weymouth, DT4 OHS
Tackle the centre's climbing wall with the help of the centre's instructors and squish, wriggle and slide through the caving tunnels.
Let's Get Loud: Sportz, Crafts & Games
Thursday 15 August
From 10am to 2pm
5 to 16 years
Wheelchair accessible
The Hamworthy Club. Magna Road. Canford Magna, BH21 3AL
Those fun-loving leaders from Let's Get Loud have a fantastic day planned for us. There will be sports activities, such as handball, dodgeball, tug of war and racquet sports. Time to relax too with craft activities, as well as lego.
Lunch available at £6 extra cost or bring a packed lunch.
Event and lunch free for children who book with a HAF code.
Sensory Play and Swim
Date: Friday 31 July
Time: 10am to 1pm
Age: 5 to 17 years old
Where: Sherborne Sports Centre, Sherborne School, Abbey Road, Sherborne, DT9 3AP
Wheelchair accessible
Action Van will bring lots of colour and activities, children are encouraged to explore the equipment for themselves, they can slide, glide, balance, bounce, build, throw, catch and much more. Suitable for those who are more dynamic as well as those who prefer something gentler.
After your action van activities enjoy a swim in the fabulous pool with a selection of toys and inflatables, end the session with splash!
Bring snacks, a drink and packed lunch.
Wonderful Wildlife Discovery
Date: Monday 3 August
Time: 10am to 1pm
Age: 5 to 17 years old
Where: Kingcombe Visitor Centre (Dorset Wildlife Trust), Lower Kingcombe, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester, DT2 0EQ
We will join members of the Dorset Wildlife Trust team as we explore the grounds at the
Kingcombe Centre to discover some of the wonders of nature. What creatures will we
meet on a bug hunt as we explore the orchard and mini meadow? Can we be tree detectives
identifying the different species? Get hands on with a nature craft.
Bring snacks, a drink and packed lunch.
Sensory Session
Date: Tuesday 4 August
Time: 10am to 1pm
Age: 5 to 17 years old
Where: Mountjoy School, Tunnel Road, Beaminster, DT8 3HB
Wheelchair accessible
Join us for three hours of non-stop slide, glide, balance, bounce, build, throw and catch fun with the Action Van team’s sensory play equipment and games. Explore the
sensory room and garden and the great outside space at Mountjoy School. Bring a mid-morning snack and chill out in the quiet room or out in the lovely fresh air.
Please note, due to space we are not able to bring a bouncy castle to this session.
Bring snacks, a drink and packed lunch.
TEENZ: Bushcraft Skills and Outdoor Action Fun
Date: Wednesday 5 August
Time: 9:45am to 1pm
Age: 9 to 17 years old
Where: Cumulus Outdoor, Cobbler’s Lane, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2PX
Have fun in the great outdoors and learn some Bushcraft Skills in our first session – shelter building, fire lighting and exploring the nature around you.
In the second session you can chose from the High/Low Ropes course, or tag archery:
On the high and low ropes tackle a selection of obstacles at varying heights, swing, zip, jump and climb over and through the various elements, each requiring a different skillset and approach. Our favourites are the gladiator rings, high all aboard and high sea-saw!
OR, burn off some energy playing tag archery, a safe and fun combat game that is a hybrid of archery, dodgeball and paintball – work together to complete various challenges where fun is the name of the game.
You will need to wear safety helmets and harnesses for
the ropes course or safety headwear for tag archery.
Bring a drink, snacks and packed lunch.
Art, Music and Swim Sensory
Date: Thursday 6 August
Time: 10am to 1pm
Age: 5 to 17 years old
Where: St Michael’s Middle School, Colehill Lane, Wimborne, BH21 7AB
Join us for sensory fun with play equipment and painting and crafts. Using some basic musical instruments we will enjoy making our own music. Then take a dip in the pool and have a gentle splash around with our Artz+ Sportz+ team, with floats, noodles and balls to play with.
Bring snacks, drink and lunch. Please note the bouncy castle is not available for this session.
Summer Sport Bat 'n' Ball Games and Giant Art (HAF)
Date: Friday 7 August
Time: 10am to 3pm
Age: 5 to 17 years old
Where: Chickerell Primary School, Rashley Road, Chickerell, Weymouth, DT3 4AT
Wheelchair accessible
A session full of fun and games with our Action Van Team – try your hand at kwik cricket and other summer sports.
Bring your own scooter (or use one of ours) and learn some ‘road skills’ on our playground circuit. Drive around looking out for red lights and other drivers as you navigate our mini road system, helmets and knee pads must be worn, bring you own or borrow ours.
Join artist Lucy and help create a giant drawing on the ground – paint however you choose it may be feet, or hands and brushes, or even a mop - but it might get a bit messy! Great fun and no fail.Bring snacks and a drink. Lunch available at £6.95 extra cost or
bring a packed lunch.
Event and lunch free for children who book with a HAF code.
Drum and Bounce Fun
Date: Monday 10 August
Time: 10am to 1pm
Age: 5 to 17 years old
Where: St Osmund’s Sports Centre, St Osmund’s Middle School, Barnes Way, Dorchester, DT1 2DZ
Wheelchair accessible
Join the brilliant James and have some ‘jammin’ drumming fun. You will be beating out a rhythm and tapping your toes in no time as you pick up a whole host
of new beats.
This accessible and inspirational workshop is all about ‘world roots drum’ and is perfect for developing your child’s personal and social wellbeing as well as building
confidence in everyone who takes part.
Following the session let off all that excess drumming energy on our bouncy castle and enjoy some fun with our Artz+ Sportz+ and Action Van team.
Bring a drink, snacks and packed lunch.
Hungry Monsters & Multi Sport Fun (HAF)
Date: Tuesday 11 August
Time: 10am to 3pm
Age: 5 to 17 years old
Where: Durweston Village Hall, Church Road, Durweston, DT11 0QA
Wheelchair accessible
Design and create your very own moving mouth ‘Hungry Monster’ puppet, then create its favourite food and feed the hungry monster! Great fun with popular artist Holly Miller using papers, tape, fabrics and your imagination!
Once your own hungry monster is fed you can create your own lunch with the Friendly Food Club, who are bringing their fabulous pizza oven so that you can make your own pizza.
After lunch enjoy some multi sports fun with the Action Van staff including active team games, New Age Kurling and some colourful fun with parachutes.
Bring snacks and a drink.
Lunch included for all, event and lunch free for children who book with a HAF code.
TEENZ: K-Pop Dance and Anime Art
Date: Wednesday 12 August
Time: 10am to 1pm
Age: 10 to 17 years old
Where: Willowbed Hall, 39 Putton Lane, Chickerell, Weymouth, DT3 4AJ
No experience needed for this exciting K-Pop dance session designed to provide a fun, supportive and engaging environment where you can express yourself through movement and music. Using simple, energetic choreography inspired by popular K-Pop songs, you will build confidence, improve coordination and have fun dancing at your own pace. With a focus on creativity and participation, feel included, comfortable and celebrated.
Take a break from the dance and work with our artist, Emma, who will teach you the basics of Anime portrait drawings including eyes and hair. Starting with pencil drawings and moving on to felt tip/marker images, we will create Anime self-portraits. Later in the session we can look at using paper collage to extend our ideas.
Bring snacks, a drink and packed lunch.
Harbour & Coast Boat Trip
Date: Thursday 13 August
Times: 10:30am to 12:30pm or 1:45pm to 3:45pm
Age: 7 to 17 years old
Where: Meet at Weymouth Harbour, directions sent with confirmation
Wheelchair accessible
Join us on a private trip in the fresh sea air aboard the specially commissioned MV Freedom as we sail out of Weymouth, seeing what boats are in the harbour as we depart. As we go out into the bay keep an eye out for wildlife, what sea birds and other creatures will you spot?
Visit the wheelhouse and take a turn at steering the boat – will you make a good captain?The MV Freedom is suitable for wheelchair users and has an accessible toilet. Lifejackets are provided.
Bring snacks, a drink and sun cream.
Please note: these sessions are subject to the weather.
Play and Splash Sensory
Date: Friday 14 August
Time: 10am to 1pm
Age: 5 to 17 years old
Where: Blandford Leisure Centre, Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7DB
Three hours of fun with our friendly Artz+ Sportz+ and Action Van team. Enjoy the bouncy castle and have fun in the hall with balancing, building and soft play equipment.
Then head to Centre’s splash pool with its sprays and showers. Enjoy the water features and flumes in this fun session.
Bring snacks, a drink and packed lunch.
Soft Play and Swim Sensory
Date: Monday 17 August
Time: 10am to 1pm
Age: 5 to 17 years old
Where: Purbeck Leisure Centre, Worgret Road, Wareham, BH20 4PH
Wheelchair accessible
Our friendly Artz+ Sportz+ and Action Van teams are ready to offer hours of fun with
soft play, bouncy castle and games. After your soft play session, it is time to head to the
pool for a swim. Use the floats and play on the inflatable crocodile!
Bring snacks, a drink and packed lunch.
Hands On Fun on the Farm
Date: Tuesday 18 August
Time: 10am to 1pm
Age: 5 to 17 years old
Where: Meadow Barn Care Farm, Salway Ash, Bridport, DT6 5JA
Wheelchair accessible
Meadow Barn Care Farm, provides meaningful, hands on experiences that support wellbeing, confidence and connection. Join us in a calm, rural environment where children and young people can learn, explore and thrive through real farm life.
We will be interacting with the animals - feeding, cuddling and caring for a range of friendly farm animals and pets, gardening – planting, growing and harvesting, and getting creative doing crafts inspired by nature.
All the activities are delivered outdoors or in a learning space within the farm setting, giving every participant the chance to experience fresh air and open space.
Bring snacks, a drink and packed lunch.
Rock Hop at Tout Quarry
Date: Wednesday 19 August
Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm
Age: 5 to 17 years old
Where: Meet at Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre
Rock Hop is an exploration of Tout Quarry and the stone carvings, led by a team of expert instructors - the children will be in helmets and encouraged to climb on, under and through some of the Portland Stone features. A climbing based, imaginative adventure.
Meet at the Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre, the bus journey to the quarry will be about 20 minutes.
Bring snacks, a drink, packed lunch and sunscreen.
TEENZ Train and Ten-Pin Bowling
Date: Thursday 20 August
Time: 10:45am to 3pm
Age: 10 to 17 years old
Where: Dorchester South Station, Station Approach, Dorchester, DT1 1QX
Join Chantelle from the South Wessex Community Rail Partnership as we go on a train journey across Dorset. Starting in Dorchester we will see the trains as they come through, have a look around the station, learn about timetables, buying tickets and rail safety before heading on the train through Wool, Wareham and Poole to Branksome. What fascinating facts about trains and railways will you learn?
In Branksome we will take a very short, 5-minute walk to the Hollywood Bowl, where we will enjoy a game of ten-pin bowling. Will you get a spare or even a strike? Then we will walk back to the station for some more activities and train spotting, before catching the train back
to Dorchester.
Bring snacks, a drink and a packed lunch.
Activity Day at Carey Camp (HAF)
Date: Friday 21 August
Time: 10am to 3pm
Age: 7 to 17 years old
Where: Carey Outdoor Education Centre, Carey Road, Wareham, BH20
A fun, action-packed day at Carey Camp; learn how to build a shelter and light a fire, traverse the wall, go through tunnels and test your balance on the low ropes course. Try your hand at environmental art – adventure awaits!
Bring snacks and a drink. Lunch available at £6.95 extra cost or bring a packed lunch.
Event and lunch free for children who book with a HAF code.
Summer Swim at the Lido
Date: Saturday 22 August
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Age: 5 to 17 years old
Where: Shaftesbury Lido, Barton Hill, Shaftesbury, SP7 8DQ
Come and join our special private pool party at the beautiful Shaftesbury Lido. There’ll be floats, balls and pool toys to splash around with and have lots of watery fun in the fresh air at this historic al fresco venue.
Bring snacks and a drink.
TEENZ Coasteering Adventure at Portland Bill
Date: Monday 24 August
Times: 9:45am to 12:30pm
Age: 10+ (must be confident in the water)
Where: With Adventure4All, directions sent with confirmation
Join us on Portland Bill for an exhilarating coasteering adventure. With the stunning and dramatic Jurassic Coast setting as your backdrop, you will be climbing up the rocks and jumping into the sea - under the expert eye of the experienced Adventure4All team.
Suitable for those who are comfortable in the water, happy with (not too big) heights and being in open water. Full length wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets supplied.
Please note this activity is £15 per child, the regular charges do not apply.
Swing 'n' Bounce Sensory
Date: Wednesday 26 August
Times: 9:30am to 12:30pm or 1pm to 4pm
Age: 5 to 17 years
Where: YMCA Dorchester, Sawmills Lane, Dorchester, DT1 2RZ
Wheelchair accessible
Join us for games and sports activities in the centre’s gymnastics hall. You’ll love bouncing on the floor trampoline and gliding in the swing. Practise new skills with coach Andrea Dabbs, who many of you will know from our team.
Bring snacks and a drink.
Beach School Fun
Date: Thursday 27 August
Times: 10am to 1pm
Age: 5 to 17 years
Where: Hive Beach, Beach Road, Burton Bradstock, Dorset, DT6 4RF
We look forward to welcoming you to Hive Beach for a relaxed and creative time together by the sea.
Have a go at natural paint making from the rocks, then you use your own paint to paint stones, shells or make some fun flags.
Make creatures from clay and driftwood that we can take on an adventure.Create our own rockpools, full of creatures and beach treasures of our own making. Turn our hands to driftwood boat making and test how they float. And if there isn’t too much wind or rain, have a go at striking a spark and making a small fairy fire!
Bring a snack, drink and a packed lunch. Wear a hat and sunscreen, dress for mess!
Festival Fish, Bouncy Castle & Games
Tuesday 27 August
From 10am to 2pm
5 to 16 years
Wheelchair accessible
Littlemoor Youth and Community Centre, Louviers Road, Weymouth, DT3 6AY
Join the friendly and creative leaders from Houseworks who will show you how to make some fabulous fish and waves to celebrate Dorset's beautiful coastline. Need to let off some steam? There will be a bouncy castle and some sports activities and games too. Outdoors or indoors if weather is unsuitable.
Lunch available at £6 extra cost or bring a packed lunch.
Event and lunch free for children who book with a HAF code.
RiversMeet Day Camp: Swimming, Sports & Craft
Wednesday 28 August
From 10am to 2pm, swimming 1pm to 2pm
7 to 16 years
Wheelchair accessible - please ask about arrangements
RiversMeet Leisure Centre, Hardings Lane, Gillingham SP8 4HX
Centre coaches will lead us in an exciting mix of swimming, sports activities and crafts.
Lunch available in the centre's cafe at £6 extra cost or bring a packed lunch. Event and lunch are free for those who book with a HAF code.
Sportz+ Xtra Sessions
- Sensory Room
- Soft Play room
- Games and activities room
- Swimming in the therapy pool
- 13 December Christmas crafts and Santa too
Where: Prince of Wales Preschool, Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, DT1 2HH
Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Cost: £8.92 per session
Bookings close 19 November 2025.
Parents must stay if this is your child's first session.
For further information and to book email: [email protected]
Sportz+ Xtra Saturday Sessions 2026
- Soft play and bouncy castle
- Swimming
- Didi cars and games
Where: Bridport Leisure Centre, Brewery Fields, Bridport, DT6 5LN
Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm
Cost: £8.92 per session
Bookings close 17 December 2025.
Parents must stay if this is your child's first session.
For further information and to book email: [email protected]