The Holiday Activity Programme is aimed at all statutory school-age
children and young people (Reception -Year 11). For full details see: Holiday activities and food (HAF) programme | Cumberland Council
- Places are FREE due to funding from the Department for Education.
- Funded places are for young people who receive
benefits-related Free School Meals and other eligible children
in particular circumstances. All children who attend will also be
provided with a meal. - Interested in any of the activities listed in this leaflet?
Visit cumberland.gov.uk/holidays to book holiday activities now!
Or use the booking information provided. - The HAF email for enquiries: HAF@Cumberland.gov.uk
- If you are not eligible for a funded place many providers offer paid
places – please contact them to discuss your options. - Many of our providers cater for children with additional needs,
please contact the provider to discuss your child’s needs and
suitability of the session
Activities:
Aspatria Dreamscheme
(The Youth Club, Market Square, Aspatria)
Description: Creative and energetic Christmas themed activities with good food spent with friends old and new.
Age range: 6-16
Dates: 20 – 22 December
Times: 11am – 3pm
Booking information:
Call 016973 20893 or email office@dreamscheme.club
Blencathra Centre
(FSC Blencathra Centre, Threlkeld, Keswick)
Description: Outdoor adventurous and environmental activities at the Blencathra Centre with a festive twist. Meals included. Free transport available from Maryport, Workington and Cockermouth.
Age range: 8-16
Dates: 20 – 22 December
Times: 9.30am – 2.15pm
Booking information: Call 01768 779601 or email enquiries.bl@field-studies-council.org
Carnegie Theatre and Arts Centre (Finkle Street, Workington)
Description: Craft and community workshops based around Christmas and an optional trip to
the pantomime. Meals included.
Age range: 4 – 16
Dates: 18 – 20 and 27 December
Times: 4pm – 8pm (18 December) 1pm – 5pm (all other dates)
Booking information: Call 01900 600704 or email millie.hardy-sims@carnegietheatre.co.uk
E.S.K.K Martial Arts (Cumbria Academy for Autism, Braithwaite Road, Workington)
Description: Karate themed Christmas party, full of fun filled games, arts & crafts, and martial
arts drills. Meals included.
Age range: 6 – 11
Dates: 20 and 21 December
Times: 10am – 2pm
Booking information: Call 07729 834 944 or email info@eskk.co.uk
GLL Workington Leisure Centre
(Griffin Street, Workington)
Description: A range of fun and engaging leisure and multi-sport activities including Swimming, Climbing and fun games. Meals included.
Age range: 6 – 11
Dates: 20 – 22 December
Times: 20 and 22: 10am – 2pm and 21: 8am – 11pm
Booking information: Email Workington.lc@gll.org
North Lakes Foodbank
(Remote Offer)
Description: Food parcel and activity packs. Eligible children must be referred by their school.
Age range: 4 – 18
Date/Time: A date and time will be arranged for collection.
Booking information: Referrals through schools only.
NP Inclusive Sport
(Northside Community Centre, Trinity Drive, Workington)
Description: Festive fun and wheelchair basketball sessions. Meals included.
Age range: 6 – 11
Dates: 20 and 21 December
Times: 10am – 2pm
Booking information: Call 07446 057924 or email inclusivesport@outlook.com
Reds in the Community (Lakes College, Lillyhall, Workington)
Description: A winter Football Camp with a festive twist. Meals included.
Age range: 5 – 13
Dates: 20 – 22 December
Times: 10am – 3pm
Booking information: Visit https://workingtonredsinthecommunity.class4kids.co.uk/camps
R.V Projects (Wilson Street, Workington)
Description: A two-day post-Christmas event including walks, pantomimes, team games, musical activities, and quizzes. Meals included.
Age range: 7 – 16
Dates: 28 and 29 December
Times: 10am – 2pm (28 December), 1pm – 5pm (29 December)
Booking information: Email dave@rvprojects.co.uk
South Workington Youth Partnership (Moorclose Community Centre, Needham Drive, Workington)
Description: Four action packed days of food, crafts, sports and all things Christmas. Meals included.
Age range: 5 – 18
Dates: 20 – 23 December
Times: 10am – 3pm
Booking information: Call 07713 864850 or email swyp@hotmail.co.uk
SportWorks (Cockermouth School, Castlegate Drive, Cockermouth)
Description: Inclusive multi-sport and festive themed play programme. Meals included.
Age range: 5 – 16
Dates: 19 – 22 December
Times: 10am – 2pm
Booking information: Visit https://bookwhen.com/ sportworksnorthwest
St Joseph’s Catholic High School
(Harrington Road, Workington)
Description: Healthy, educational, festive fun and safe activities in a very friendly, child orientated
environment. Meals included.
Age range: 4 – 16
Dates: 20 – 22 December
Times: 9am – 3pm
Booking information: Call 07508 063430 or email david.wise@sjchs.uk
Stepping Stones Day Nursery
(58-62 Wood Street, Maryport)
Description: A festive themed holiday camp including crafts, baking, cooking, outings, and games. Meals included.
Age range: 4 – 11
Dates: 20 – 22 December
Times: 9.30am – 2.30pm
Booking information: Call 01900 812773 or email ctunstall01@aol.com
The Endorphins Group
(Moorclose Community Centre, Needham Drive, Workington)
Description: An inclusive fun-filled winter spectacular with a wide range of activities. Meals included.
Age range: 5 – 16
Dates: 20, 21, 27 and 28 December
Times: 10am – 2pm
Booking information: Call 0330 1332642 or email bookings@endorphins.uk
Wigton Youth Station
(16 High Street, Wigton)
Description: Christmas party fun, from making decorations to cooking a Christmas dinner!
Age range: 11 – 16
Dates: 20 and 21 December
Times: 2pm – 6pm
Booking information: Call 016973 44200 or email wigtonyouthstation@hotmail.com
