Play schemes and holiday clubs

These services can offer a wide range of activities such as sports, outdoor and indoor games, arts, crafts and drama.

Currently there is not an extended day Holiday Play Scheme available within the City of London. 

But the City of London Holiday Activities and Food Programme is available for children from reception to year 6 (aged 4 to 11 years), whose families receive benefits-related free school meals. For more information visit: City of London Holiday Activities and Food Programme - City of London Family Information Service

SocietyLinks also provides their regular drop-in sessions offering access to activities, trips and the annual Summer Youth Programme - visit SocietyLinks - City Base Youth Clubs - 8-19 (up to 25 with SEND) - City of London Family Information Service

Weavers Adventure Playground, Viaduct Street, London, E2 0BU provides an inclusive, open access and fully supervised adventurous play environment for all young people under 16, in Tower Hamlets and City of London five days a week during holidays from 11am - 5.30pm. Please contact them to check accessibility details, costs etc. Web: Weavers Adventure Playground | Home  Email: weaversad@btconnect.com  Tel: 02077291295

For general information about Play Schemes and Holiday Clubs see below.

The hours they open will depend on the scheme but some will offer extended days from 8am to 6pm for an additional charge. If the times they are open don't meet your needs it may be worth talking to the manager to see if they can offer alternate hours.

The average fee is usually between £24 to £35 per day. A settings offer subsidised places and some schemes will offer concessions or discounts for early booking.

If the club is registered with Ofsted you may be able to get help towards your childcare costs through the childcare element of Working Tax Credit or Universal Credit or by using childcare vouchers or Tax-Free Childcare.

Most will take children from the age of four to 12 years but this is different for each club as it will usually depend on the age of the school they are based in or near to.

You can apply for a place by contacting the holiday play scheme directly. You can search for Ofsted registered play schemes in their directory: Find before and after school and holiday clubs - GOV.UK

Or to find more about other London based holiday play scheme providers visit:

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