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During the school holidays

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During the school holidays

Summer activities take place between Wednesday 23 July and Friday 30 August 2024.

All activities have been adapted to ensure that they meet government advice and provide a safe, positive and fun environment.

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 - £13.40 for 3 days or £28.55 for 5 days
  • standard - £32.85 for 3 days or £48.30 for 5 days
  • full price - £49.35 for 3 days or £76.65 for 5 days

Ages: 4 to 7 years old

Location: Talacre Community Sports Centre

Dates:

  • 3 Day Scheme from Wednesday 24 July to Friday 26 July                 
  • Summer Week 1 from Monday 29 July to Friday 2 August                    
  • Summer Week 2 from Monday 5 August to Friday 9 August                 
  • Summer Week 3 from Monday 12 August to Friday 16 August            

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 - £27.90 for 3 days or £44.25 for 5 days
  • standard - £58.20 for 3 days or £95.45 for 5 days
  • full Price - £102 for 3 days or £168.50 for 5 days

Ages: 8 to 12 years old

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

Dates:

  • 3 Day Scheme from Wednesday 24 July to Friday 26 July                 
  • Summer Week 1 from Monday 29 July to Friday 2 August                    
  • Summer Week 2 from Monday 5 August to Friday 9 August             
  • Summer Week 3 from Monday 12 August to Friday 16 August            

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. 

Activities include:

  • 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 5 and 12 August  

Time: 4pm to 6pm

How to book

To secure a space complete our online form here: GGM Mondays Summer 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.

Please note: 

  • Priority will be given to children who are eligible for free school meals
  • Each child will be provided with a free lunch meal each day
  • Sessions will involve a mixture of fun football activities and games & creative educational projects

Two weeks for primary school ages

Price: Free

Ages: 8 to 11 years old

Location: Cantelowes Gardens, Camden Road, NW5 2AU

Dates and times:

  • Tuesday 6 to Friday 9 August, 10am to 3pm                     
  • Tuesday 13 to  Friday 16 August, 10am to 3pm  

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

Week 2 for secondary school ages

Price: Free

Ages: 12 to 14 years old

Location: Cantelowes Gardens, Camden Road, NW5 2AU

Dates and times:

  • Tuesday 20 to Friday 23 August, 10am to 3pm                   
  • Tuesday 27 to Friday 30 August, 10am to 3pm  

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

For more information, contact: [email protected] 

Kilburn Grange Park Multi-Sport Session

Enjoy the school holidays with your friends outside at Kilburn Grange Park MUGA. With fun games and multi-sport activities available for young people aged 8 to 16 years old

Price: Free

Ages: 8 to 16 years old

Location: Kilburn Grange Park MUGA (Multi Use Games Area), NW6 2JL

Dates and times:

  • Tuesday 30 July 12 to 3pm
  • Tuesday 6 August 12 to 3pm
  • Tuesday 13 August 12 to 3pm

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

Mixed Football Session at Cantelowes Garden sports pitch

A range of football fun drills including ball familiarisation, working on passing, dribbling, ball control, shooting and finishing drills plus some fun football games and small sided matches. 

Price: Free

Ages: 8 to 14 years old

Location: Cantelowes Gardens, Camden Road, NW5 2AU

Dates and times:

  • Monday 5 August, 12 to 3pm
  • Monday 12 August, 12 to 3pm

To book a place visit Cantelowes summer 2024 registration form.

Girls Get Moving Week

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.

Activities include:

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

Price: £3.45 per child per day 

Ages: 8 -14 years old

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

Dates and times: Monday 19 - Friday 23 August - 11am - 4pm

How to book

To secure a space please follow this 2-step process:

1: Complete the online registration form at: GGM week Summer 24 registration form 
2: Payment must be made at Talacre sports centre reception for each day your child wishes to attend (This can be made on the day of arrival) 
Please hand a copy of receipt when signing in.

For more information, contact [email protected]

Rowley Way Football Mini-Cup 

Enjoy your school holidays with your friends outside at the Rowley Way Football Mini-cup. With fun games and multi-sport activities available for young people ages: 10 to 16 years old.

Price: Free

Ages: 10 to 16 years old

Location: 84-86 Abbey Rd., London NW8 0QA

Dates and times:

  • Thursday 1 August 12pm to 4pm
  • Thursday 8 August 12pm to 4pm
  • Thursday 15 August 12pm to 4pm

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

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 31 July, 4pm to 6pm
  • Wednesday 7 August 4pm to 6pm
  • Wednesday 17 August 4pm to 6pm

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