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School Holiday

School Holiday Activities

We know that school holidays can be a tricky time for parents looking to balance work and life commitments while keeping children entertained.   We want children to have fun, make new friends and take part in lots of activities, even trying something new and we offer a variety of sessions for children & young people at various venues across the borough.

School Holiday 2024

The next school holiday in the borough runs from Wednesday, 24 July 2024–Friday, 30 August 2024 (inclusive)

For more information or to book any swimming activities, please speak to a member of the team in centre, email swimacademy@yourtrustrochdale.co.uk or call your chosen centre: Heywood Sports Village  01706 924000, Middleton Arena  0161 662 4000 or Rochdale Leisure Centre 01706 926000

Gymnastics

Your Gymnastics Camp

Your Gymnastics Camp is for children aged 5 – 12 years.

Our British Gymnastics qualified coaches are here to help whether your child is taking part in gymnastics for the first time or wanting to build on their skills.

Venue: Middleton Arena

Dates:
Monday 5 – Friday 9 August
Monday 26 – Friday 30 August

Times: 8am – 3.30pm daily

Price: £22 per day

Activities: Gymnastics as well as arts & crafts and cinema

Things to bring: Packed lunch, snacks and drinks

 

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A group of little girls are crawling over a mat and playing in gymnastics class.

Holiday Club

Your Holiday Club

For children aged between 5 and 12 years old

Venue: Middleton Arena

Dates:
Monday 29 July – Friday 9 August
Monday 19 August – Friday 30 August
Weekdays only, excluding bank holidays

Times: 8am – 5pm daily

Price: £24 per day

Activities: Activities include swimming, soft-play, arts, crafts and much more

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FRESH Holiday Club

A holiday club for children with mild to moderate additional needs. Delivered in a fun and safe environment by understanding staff.

Funded by Rochdale Council Short Break Holiday Service.

Children & Young People can access two sessions per week for each school holiday period (10 hours per week).

Venues:  Heywood Sports Village and Rochdale Leisure Centre.

Activities: Activities include swimming, cycling, archery, tennis, cricket, water activities and much more!

**Activities are subject to change based on weather conditions

To book your place please contact:
Gemma.Hird@yourtrustrochdale.co.uk

Two children playing cricket in the leisure centre Sports Hall. One child is holding a blue coloured cricket bat and is ready to hit the ball that has been thrown at him. The second child is stood behind the wickets (that are blue in colur) ready to catch the ball if it is not hit.

Hollingworth Lake Adventure Activities

Teddy Bear’s Paddle Picnic

If you go down to the lake today you’re sure of a big surprise!

This summer, Hollingworth Lake Adventure & Water Activity Centre is bringing outdoor fun to your summer holiday Mondays!

We all know teddies love adventures, so pack a picnic and your favourite bear and take a paddle out onto the lake in our bell boat to find your perfect picnic spot on the lakeside.

Suitable for Ages 4+.

Children must be accompanied by an adult – adults also require a ticket.

Picnic not included – please bring your own.

Dates: New dates coming soon

Time:  12pm

Cost: £8 per person

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Multi Activity

Take advantage of our multi activity days that include kayaking, raft building, sailing, windsurfing, climbing, archery and mountain biking.

Multi activity sessions are an ideal introduction to outdoor pursuits, an opportunity to make new friends and have a school holiday with a difference!

For children aged 8 years and above.

 

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Days out with a difference

Youth Courses

Have you ever wanted to experience kayaking, windsurfing or sailing and come away with a National Governing Body Qualification?

Head to Hollingworth Lake this school holiday and take part in a two day course. On completion, you will gain membership to Hollingworth Lake Activity Club.

 

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Sailing at Hollingworth Lake

Swimming Activities

For more information or to book any swimming activity, please speak to a member of the team in centre, email swim academy@yourtrustrochdale.co.uk or contact your chosen centre: Heywood Sports Village 01706 924000, Middleton Arena 0161 662 4000, Rochdale Leisure Centre 01706 926000

All courses are 4 days. Cost = £24.40
25% discount for Swim Academy members. Cost = £18.30

Aqua Fun Float Pool Sessions

Join us for this fun pool session with floats and music.
Middleton Arena
Saturday 17 August
Saturday 31 August
4 – 5pm
 
£5.60 Adult
£2.90 Child
£16 Family (includes 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children)
 
Pre-booking is required. 
 
Swimming admission policy applies.
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Aqua Skills

Fun aquatic skills including fin swimming, water polo, diving, stamina missions, and lifesaving challenges.

Heywood Sports Village:

4 day course

Monday 12 – Friday 16 August
Monday 19 – Friday 23 August
(excluding Wednesdays)

For those aged 8+
Price = £24.40

Children must be able to swim 50 metres continuously to attend the course.

For more information or to book, please speak to a member of staff in centre or by calling 01706 924000

A group of four young people shown in a swimming pool. They are holding on to the side of the pool smiling as they wait to start their swimming lesson

Artistic Swimming

Previously known as synchronised swimming this course includes team work, expression, connection and creativity.

Heywood Sports Village:

4 day course

Monday 19 – Friday 23 August
(excluding Wednesday)

For those aged 8+
Price = £24.40

Children must be able to swim 50 metres continuously to attend the course.

For more information or to book, please speak to a member of staff in centre or by calling 01706 924000

two young female swimmers stood in a swimming pool. The have joined one hand each and are holding them in the air as part of an artistic swimming pose

Intensive Learn to Swim

Non Swimmers
(Stanley 1+2 & Octopus 1) For children with little or no swimming experience.
For those that are not able to swim, no experience is necessary. The main aim of the lessons will be to gain confidence moving freely in the water, float, achieve mobility and to submerge and open eyes under the water.

Beginners
(Stanley 3-6 & Octopus 2) For swimmers with little swimming experience.
For swimmers that are confident moving in the water, Submerging and able to propel themselves through the water.

Improvers
(Octopus 3 & Goldfish 1) For swimmers who are improving their strokes so that good streamlining is apparent and the limb movements are correct.

Heywood Sports Village:
4 day course
Monday 29 July – Friday 2 August
Monday 5 – Friday 9 August
Monday 12 – Friday 16 August
Monday 19 – Friday 23 August
(excluding Wednesdays)

Middleton Arena:
4 day course
Tuesday 30 July – Friday 2 August
Tuesday 6 – Friday 9 August
Tuesday 13 – Friday 16 August
Tuesday 20 – Friday 23 August

Rochdale Leisure Centre:
4 day course
Tuesday 30 July – Friday 2 August
Tuesday 6 – Friday 9 August
Tuesday 13 – Friday 16 August
Tuesday 20 – Friday 23 August

A 30 minute lesson per day
Lessons are available between 9.30am – 1pm depending on level

For those aged 3+
Price = £24.40

For more information or to book, please speak to a member of staff in centre or by calling Heywood Sports Centre on 01706 924000 or Middleton Arena on 0161 662 4000 or Rochdale Leisure Centre on 01706 926000.

Young boy learning to swim. he is pictured on his front holding onto a float with a pair of goggles resting on his forehead

Junior Lifeguard

For children aged 8 years +
Children must be able to swim 50m confidently

A survival and rescue training programme that includes lifeguarding skills, first aid, ocean awareness, distance, sports skills and health and wellbeing.

Heywood Sports Village:
4 day course
Monday 29 July – Friday 2 August
Monday 5 – Friday 9 August
Monday 12 – Friday 16 August
(excluding Wednesdays)

Middleton Arena:
4 day course
Tuesday 6 – Friday 9 August

Rochdale Leisure Centre
4 day course
Tuesday 13 – Friday 16 August

Price = £24.40

For more information or to book, please speak to a member of staff in centre or by calling Heywood Sports Village on 01706 924000 or Middleton Arena on 0161 662 4000 or Rochdale Leisure Centre on 01706 926000.

A multi-ethnic group of children are knelt at on a poolside looking over a resusitation dummy. They are learning about CPR and are taking turns practicing with the help of a lifeguard.

Mini Water Polo

For those aged 8+
Children must be able to swim 50m confidently
A fun and exciting water programme for Summer.
This aquatic based game is aimed at developing swimming, water confidence and team game skills.
Rochdale Leisure Centre:
4 day course
Tuesday 13 – Friday 16 August
10.45 – 11.30am
 
Price = £24.40
25% discount for Swim Academy Members
 
For more information or to book, please speak to a member of the team in centre or call 01706 926000.

Snorkelling – Beginners

For children aged 8 years +
Children must be able to swim 50 metres unaided

An introduction to basic snorkelling involving swimming along the surface of the water and enjoying the underwater world equipped with a mask, snorkel and fins.

Heywood Sports Village
4 day course
Monday 5 – Friday 9 August
Monday 12 – Friday 16 August
Monday 19 – Friday 23 August
(excluding Wednesdays)

Middleton Arena
4 day course
Tuesday 13 – Friday 16 August
9.30 – 10.15am

Rochdale Leisure Centre
4 day course
Tuesday 30 July – Friday 2 August
9.30 – 10.15am

Price = £24.40
25% discount for Swim Academy members
For more information or to book, please speak to a member of the team in centre or call Heywood Sports Village on 01706 924000 or Middleton Arena on 0161 662 4000 or Rochdale Leisure Centre on 01706 926000.
Young boy in swimming pool holding onto the side ready to start his swimming session. he is wearing bright green shorts and has a blue and green mask pulled up on top of his head. he also has a blue snorkel attached to it

Snorkelling – Advanced

For children aged 8 years +
Children must be able to swim 50 metres

The course involves under water routines, understanding underwater communication skills and fin swimming.

New dates coming soon

Young girl stood in a swimming pool. She is wearing a bright blue and green coloured mask which she has pulled up to rest on her forehead. She is holding a bright blue snorkel

Stroke Improvement Clinic

For swimmers who are improving their strokes so that good streamlining is apparent and the limb movements and aquatic breathing is correct for the 3 main swimming strokes.

Heywood Sports Village

4 day course
Monday 12 – Friday 16 August
Monday 19 – Friday 23 August
(excluding Wednesdays)

Rochdale Leisure Centre

4 day course
Tuesday 6 – Friday 9 August
Tuesday 20 – Friday 23 August

For those aged 3+
Price = £24.40

For more information or to book, please speak to a member of staff in centre or by calling Heywood Sports Centre on 01706 924000 or Rochdale Leisure Centre on 01706 924000

Close up of young boy in swimming pool. The young boy is swimming front crawl. he has his head tilted out of the water as he takes a breath and his arm is ready to make the next stroke