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During the school holidays

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During the school holidays

Half Term activities take place between Monday 28 October and Friday 1 November 2024.

Booking activities

You must register in advance for all activities. Drop-in places are not available on the day. 
Once you have completed a registration form, your child will be automatically added to the register to attend the day of the session.

If you no longer need your registered space, please email the session contact provided in advance.
For more activities for children and young people, visit Camden Rise.

Kids Swim for £1

Enjoy access to swimming for £1 every day during the school holidays before 10am at Camden Better Leisure centres with Kids Swim for a Quid. 

This offer is available to all children under 16 years old. This offer is also available during the school term time every Saturday and Sunday before 10am. 

For more information on membership and how to get started, visit Kids Swim for a Quid.

Mini Gymnastics Holiday Camp for ages 4 to 7 years 

Mini gymnastics sessions will help develop children’s basic FUNdamentals, agility, balance and co-ordination within a fun, enjoyable and safe environment. 

This year’s mini gymnastics camps have been adapted to make sure that they meet government advice and provide a safe, positive, fun environment. Places are limited and must be booked in advance. 

Prices

  • concessionary - £30.50
  • standard - £51.65
  • full price - £82.00

Ages: 4 to 7 years old

Location: Talacre Community Sports Centre

Dates:

  • Monday 28 October - Friday 1 November

Time: 11am - 12:30pm

How to book

You can book your place either at Talacre Reception or online at Better Leisure website. Online bookings can only be made up to 7 days before the start date of the course. 

You will need to complete a form either on paper or an online form, before the start of the Mini Camps.

You must complete a form even if you have attended one of our Mini Camps previously.

For more information please contact [email protected]

Multi-sports Holiday Scheme for ages 8 to 12 years

A range of fun and exciting sport and physical activities taking place at Talacre Community Sports Centre during the school holidays all year from 9am to 3.30pm. Get involved and tell your friends to come along with you.

Prices:

  • concessionary - £44.25
  • standard - £95.45
  • full Price - £168.50

Ages: 8 to 12 years old

Location: Talacre Community Sports Centre, Dalby Street, NW5 3AF

Dates:

  • Monday 28 October - Friday 1 November

Time: 9am - 3:30pm

How to book

You can book your place either at Talacre Reception or online at Better Leisure website. Online bookings can only be made up to 7 days before the start date of the course.

You will need to complete a form either on paper or an electronic form, before the start of the Holiday Scheme.

You must complete a form even if you have attended one of our Holiday Schemes previously.

For more information, contact [email protected] 

Girls Get Moving Mondays

Girls Get Moving is an opportunity for girls aged 8 to 14 years old to get active in a safe place, socialise and develop new skills and most of all to have fun whilst taking part in their favourite activities such as:

  • trampolining
  • football 
  • mini tennis
  • table tennis
  • badminton
  • fun games and much more

Price: Free

Ages: 8 to 14 years

Location: Talacre Community Sports Centre, Dalby Street, NW5 3AF

Dates: Mondays 28 October

Time: 4pm to 6pm

How to book

To secure a space complete our online form here: GGM Mondays October registration form 

For more information, contact [email protected]
 

Arsenal In The Community 

Arsenal in the Community will be delivering free football sessions at Cantelowes Gardens during the school summer holidays for children in primary school and secondary school.

The sessions are open to both young girls and boys aged 8 to14 years old and will focus on fun and enjoyable drills, rather than serious competitive tournaments.

Price: Free

Ages: 8 to 14 years old

Location: Cantelowes Gardens, Camden Road, NW5 2AU

Dates and times:

  • Wednesday 30 October, 10am to 1pm                     
  • Thursday 31 October, 10am to 1pm 
  • Friday 1 November, 10am to 1pm  

Complete the online registration from to register for Arsenal in The Community

Active Wednesday

Active Wednesday takes place on a Wednesday during the school holidays for ages 11 to 17 years old. 
They are filled with a lot of fun activities, such as trampolining, cricket, tennis, table tennis, football, basketball and much more.

Price: Free

Ages: 11 to 17 years old

Location: Talacre Community Sports Centre, Dalby Street, NW5 3AF

Dates and times:

  • Wednesday 30 October, 4pm to 6pm

To book a place or for more information, contact [email protected]