Children and families

Holiday activity hub

During school holidays children and young people aged 5-16 years old, including children with SEND or additional needs, can access free activities and a meal.

What's on offer this winter?

The winter HAF programme is for children and young people from reception age to 16 who qualify for benefits-related free school meals. This programme starts on Monday 23rd December 2024. 

There’s a great range of free activities on offer across the city including breakfast with Father Christmas, Christmas crafts, Christmas parties, ultraviolet dodgeball, cooking, mindfulness, yoga, football, drumming, creative writing, cycling, gymnastics, theatre tech, podcasting, drama, trips out and ice skating.

A meal is included for every child who attends and there's also provision for children with SEND or additional needs at no cost.

Use the link below to search for and book an activity near you. You can search for an activity by age, provider or date. Find out more about how to make a booking.

Find a HAF activity and book a place

Who can join in?

The programme is designed for children who receive benefits-related free school meals, but places are available for other children too.

How can I find out more about sessions?

When you have chosen an activity, you will need to contact that organisation to book a place.

Each organisation will have either a telephone number, email address or online booking system. If your child has any additional needs or dietary requirements then please discuss this with the organisation when you book.

Liverpool City Council works with Mersey Play Action Council local schools, voluntary and community organisations, and childcare providers to offer this programme.

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