Holiday Activities
What is the HAF programme?
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is a government-funded initiative aimed at providing healthy meals and enriching activities to children from low-income families during school holidays.
Since its launch in 2021, the programme has delivered over 10.7 million HAF days to children and young people across England. The scheme allows children to access
Holiday Camp placements completely free of charge and to experience a variety of activities to enable them to learn new skills, make new friends and keep active throughout the holiday period.
Get Active have proudly delivered the HAF programme across several local authorities since the launch of the programme and continue to offer placements across the South-East every Easter, Summer and Winter period. Open to children aged 4 (Reception age) – 12 who receive income related free school meals, the objectives of the HAF programme include:
Healthy Meals
Ensuring children have access to nutritious meals during school breaks, promoting better health and well-being.
Enriching Activities
Offering a variety of engaging activities, such as sports, arts, and educational workshops, to support children’s development and learning.
Family Support
Providing free childcare places, alleviating some of the pressures faced by low-income families during holidays.
While the primary focus is on children eligible for benefits-related free school meals (FSM), local authorities are encouraged to allocate up to 15% of their funding to offer free or subsidised holiday club places to children who may not receive FSM but could be considered as vulnerable and still benefit from the programme.
Where can I book?
Check back often. Places go fast and are updated regularly.
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Nerf Tag
Armed with foam blasters and protective gear, campers dive into action-packed Nerf tag battles across epic game zones. It’s team play, strategy, and adrenaline – all in one.
Inflatable Obstacle Course
Race against the clock (or your best mate) on our giant inflatable obstacle course. It’s high-energy, wipeout-style fun that kids won’t stop talking about.
Archery
A safe and thrilling way to learn focus and coordination. Campers channel their inner Robin Hood with friendly challenges and target practice with plenty of high-fives.
Arts & Crafts
Let imaginations run wild in our creative corners. From painting and clay to recycled crafts and badge making, kids take home their very own handmade keepsakes.
Slime Lab
Bubbling, stretchy, colourful fun – our science slime workshops are messy, hands-on and a total hit. Campers get stuck into the science of fun and bring home their own squelchy creations.
Uv Dodgeball
It’s dodgeball with a twist. Under UV lights, the pitch glows, the balls blaze neon, and the energy’s electric. Get ready for the ultimate light-up challenge!
Laser Tag
Our laser tag battles turn campers into heroes, strategists, and secret agents. Expect inflatable arenas, tactical moves, and lots of laughter.
Bouncy Castle
Big air, bigger smiles, our bouncy castle zone is the go-to space for letting loose, making friends, and giggling non-stop.
Team Games
From tug-of-war to giant parachutes and problem-solving missions. Our team games are all about building confidence, encouraging teamwork, and having a blast.
Fencing
Little ones love learning footwork, respect, and quick moves with our lightweight, kid-friendly fencing sessions. Think swordplay meets Olympic fun.
Colour Runs
Get messy in the best way possible! Our colour runs bring the energy, music, and plenty of powder — perfect for campers who love to run wild in rainbows.
Tennis
Mini rackets, real rallies. Whether it’s their first time swinging or they’re already serving like pros, our tennis sessions focus on fun, footwork, and fast-paced play.
Glow Dance Parties
Our glow-in-the-dark dance parties give every child a chance to let loose and own the floor, whether they freestyle or floss.
Camp Club
A chilled-out zone where children can play board games, draw, read or just wind down with friends before heading home. Perfect after a big day of adventure.
“My two boys came home buzzing every single day, thank you for making the holidays easy and fun!”
Emma,
“She tried fencing, netball and even made a new best friend. We’ll be back every half-term.”
Jane,
“It’s been such a weight off knowing she’s safe, fed, and having the best time. Brilliant team!”
Harry
When does the HAF programme run?
HAF camps usually take place during Easter, Summer, and Christmas school holidays. We’re proud to be an approved provider working with local councils to bring this to life for families across the South East.
Why should I use holiday camps for my child?
Our camps are a great way to keep children active and engaged during the break. They’ll try new things, stay active, build confidence and make friends all under the guidance of fully trained activity leaders.
Is lunch included?
It is indeed! We’ll take care of lunch for all eligible children on our HAF programme. All we ask is that they bring a reusable water bottle with them to stay hydrated during the day.
Do they need to bring anything with them?
Just a few bits, comfy clothes they can move around in, and a refillable water bottle. We’ll handle the rest (including the fun).