If you're looking for fun summer activities for children, you need search no further than Surrey.
Kids (and adults!) still have time to experience a temporary exhibition at the Chertsey Museum, where they can learn more about the 1950s.
The Fabulous Fifties shows how domestic life changed between the 1850s and 1950s, offering you a glimpse back into the past.
This display, which was opened on May 13th, runs until April next year and is free to enter.
Summer activities for children are also provided by the museum in the form of the Brides Revisited display, which will be around for your enjoyment until August this year.
At this exhibition you can look at wedding gowns that come from the Olive Matthews Collection and date from the 18th century to modern times.
If you've still got time to spare after visiting the museum, how about going to the nearby town of Staines?
There are plenty of shops on the high street here, as well as a shopping centre and a retail park.
Posted by Katie Finch
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Extract: A Surrey museum is holding a 1950s exhibition where you can learn more about the era.
Friday, 27 May 2011
Try go-kart summer activities for kids
If you've got kids who like trying active pursuits, like they can do at childrens camps, then you can let them experience these in Essex.
Today and on May 29th, Clacton Factory Outlet is holding a go-kart party, where kids can climb aboard battery-powered go-karts and have fun racing each other.
The go-kart party, which is on between 11:00 BST and 16:00 BST each day, is suitable for kids aged between four and nine, which unfortunately means that you can't join in!
However, you can keep yourself busy while the children try summer activities for kids perusing all the shops on offer at the outlet, where you can grab some bargains on sportswear, footwear, household items and jewellery.
While you're shopping here you can get 60 per cent of prices on the high street on these and other items at a range of shops, including J D Sports, Claire's Accessories, Famous Footwear and M&S Outlet.
There are also a number of eateries where you can take a much needed rest!
Posted by Louie Grant
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Extract: Kids in Essex can try their hand at go-karting and train to be a future Formula 1 driver!
Today and on May 29th, Clacton Factory Outlet is holding a go-kart party, where kids can climb aboard battery-powered go-karts and have fun racing each other.
The go-kart party, which is on between 11:00 BST and 16:00 BST each day, is suitable for kids aged between four and nine, which unfortunately means that you can't join in!
However, you can keep yourself busy while the children try summer activities for kids perusing all the shops on offer at the outlet, where you can grab some bargains on sportswear, footwear, household items and jewellery.
While you're shopping here you can get 60 per cent of prices on the high street on these and other items at a range of shops, including J D Sports, Claire's Accessories, Famous Footwear and M&S Outlet.
There are also a number of eateries where you can take a much needed rest!
Posted by Louie Grant
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Extract: Kids in Essex can try their hand at go-karting and train to be a future Formula 1 driver!
Sussex holds summer activities for kids
There is still plenty to keep your kids occupied in Sussex before summer camps begin.
If your children are artistic, why not take them along to Mini Masterpieces – Kids Saturday Art Club at Petworth House and Park?
This is a drop-in workshop for families where kids aged three to 11 can let their creativity flow, get messy and try working with loads of different materials.
The session is held on the second Saturday of each month until October 8th, so you've got plenty of opportunity to head along and try summer activities for children.
In this historic venue there's much to inspire artwork, which kids can also take home with them for you to proudly display!
This month, the venue is also holding Petworth Peg Doll House – Family Workshop where everyone gets the chance to make their own version of the mansion, with furniture, wallpaper and peg dolls.
If you'd also like to take a look at other artworks, you can view the collections housed in the property, which have been created by artists like Reynolds and Turner.
Posted by Katie Finch
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Extract: Kids can get messy and explore their artistic side at Petworth House and Park in Sussex.
If your children are artistic, why not take them along to Mini Masterpieces – Kids Saturday Art Club at Petworth House and Park?
This is a drop-in workshop for families where kids aged three to 11 can let their creativity flow, get messy and try working with loads of different materials.
The session is held on the second Saturday of each month until October 8th, so you've got plenty of opportunity to head along and try summer activities for children.
In this historic venue there's much to inspire artwork, which kids can also take home with them for you to proudly display!
This month, the venue is also holding Petworth Peg Doll House – Family Workshop where everyone gets the chance to make their own version of the mansion, with furniture, wallpaper and peg dolls.
If you'd also like to take a look at other artworks, you can view the collections housed in the property, which have been created by artists like Reynolds and Turner.
Posted by Katie Finch
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Extract: Kids can get messy and explore their artistic side at Petworth House and Park in Sussex.
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
Summer activities for kids at Hampton Court Palace
With the half-term holiday soon upon us, now is the time to start planning summer activities for kids to keep your little treasures entertained!
If you live in London or fancy a trip to the capital there are plenty of things on offer for kids of different ages at Hampton Court Palace.
The venue is holding an event called Children at the Palace between May 28th and June 5th.
Here you and the kids can find out more about how youngsters have worked and lived at the attraction over the years and look at the Tudor court through their eyes.
Art activities for kids are also offered in the form of crafts that children can take part in, so they'll have a memento of their visit to take home too!
If your family has a dog you may also want to visit another London palace to take part in a show for furry friends in June.
Kensington Palace is holding the Dashing Dog show on June 18th where owners can enter their dogs in loads of fun competitions and let them try doggie games.
Posted by Katie Finch
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Extract: You can take the kids to the London attraction to learn more about how children lived in the palace throughout the years.
If you live in London or fancy a trip to the capital there are plenty of things on offer for kids of different ages at Hampton Court Palace.
The venue is holding an event called Children at the Palace between May 28th and June 5th.
Here you and the kids can find out more about how youngsters have worked and lived at the attraction over the years and look at the Tudor court through their eyes.
Art activities for kids are also offered in the form of crafts that children can take part in, so they'll have a memento of their visit to take home too!
If your family has a dog you may also want to visit another London palace to take part in a show for furry friends in June.
Kensington Palace is holding the Dashing Dog show on June 18th where owners can enter their dogs in loads of fun competitions and let them try doggie games.
Posted by Katie Finch
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Extract: You can take the kids to the London attraction to learn more about how children lived in the palace throughout the years.
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
Try these top boredom-busting ideas
It's likely that at some point you'll run out of ways to keep children entertained when they're out of kids camps and they'll utter that feared phrase: "I'm bored!"
Don't worry! We've got several boredom-busting ideas to keep them occupied on evenings and weekends that'll keep them having fun for hours to come.
Cabbage patch kids
Kids who like to get their hands dirty will love to create their own vegetable patch in your garden. Doing this will not only provide yummy food for your table but will also encourage them to eat more healthily (a constant struggle!) and give them an idea of where their grub comes from.
Courgettes can be planted at this time of year and will be ready in around ten weeks and carrots can be put in the ground until July and will grow within 12 weeks.
You can also grow cabbage and then make coleslaw from it or use it instead of lettuce for sandwiches in the summer picnics to come. Yum!
Lots of shops have gardening equipment designed for smaller hands so you can pick up a watering can and get kids to water their own vegetable patch.
Let it rain
On rainy days when you don't want to leave the house and get drenched you can still do gardening projects indoors with a terranium. All you'll need for this is a two-litre pop bottle, potting soil, water, seeds and scissors.
Diarmuid Gavin, who presents Gardeners' World, told the Mirror that people can make gardening more interesting for kids by deciding to "plant bright primary coloured flowers that children like".
One variety that can be kept in a terranium is African violets, which will add a splash of colour to a room, or miniature bromeliads, such as the aechmea inky, a plant with pretty pink flowers.
Kids can easily create their own terranium by washing the bottle out, cutting it near the base and filling the bottom with soil. Seeds can then be planted and watered before the two sections of the bottle are positioned back together. Easy peasy.
Now all you have to do is wait for your plants to grow!
Cooking up a storm
When all of your kids' vegetables are ready it's time to cook them!
You can buy readymade pizza bases (or make pizza dough if you've got the time) and let kids decorate their own with tomato paste, cheese and a selection of vegetables they've grown in the garden. That way they can't say "I don't like it mum!" as they've chosen it themselves!
Another option is to design foods in the shape of animals to get kids interested. A sweet treat can be created from raisins, an apple, honey and cocktail sticks. The apple should be cut in half, and raisins dabbed in honey, before they're stuck to its outside. Then the grapes can be stuck on the ends of four cocktail sticks, which are inserted into the
sides of the apple for legs. There you have it: A ladybird!
If your kids are big on reading and are Roald Dahl fans you could always buy them the author's Revolting Recipes book, which tells them how to concoct much of the food from his treasured tales. Snozzcumbers anyone?
Sock it to them
When your kids are full thoughts will turn to what to do next to make the most of the day. How about making sock puppets?
They can liven up a dull afternoon and can be made from nothing more than an old pair of socks (that reach your elbow) and some accessories. You can even go all out and make several for a puppet show. The puppets can be made to look like humans, or animals and can be named to help kids feel that they have their own personalities.
Eyes should be placed on the spot on the socks where toes would reach. Wool is a good material to use for a sock puppet's hair and felt can be used to create a tongue.
By this point your kids should be tired out and ready for bed giving you time for some much needed relaxation.
Posted by Clara Glasper
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Extract: Boredom will be a thing of the past with these tips on gardening, making sock puppets and cooking.
Don't worry! We've got several boredom-busting ideas to keep them occupied on evenings and weekends that'll keep them having fun for hours to come.
Cabbage patch kids
Kids who like to get their hands dirty will love to create their own vegetable patch in your garden. Doing this will not only provide yummy food for your table but will also encourage them to eat more healthily (a constant struggle!) and give them an idea of where their grub comes from.
Courgettes can be planted at this time of year and will be ready in around ten weeks and carrots can be put in the ground until July and will grow within 12 weeks.
You can also grow cabbage and then make coleslaw from it or use it instead of lettuce for sandwiches in the summer picnics to come. Yum!
Lots of shops have gardening equipment designed for smaller hands so you can pick up a watering can and get kids to water their own vegetable patch.
Let it rain
On rainy days when you don't want to leave the house and get drenched you can still do gardening projects indoors with a terranium. All you'll need for this is a two-litre pop bottle, potting soil, water, seeds and scissors.
Diarmuid Gavin, who presents Gardeners' World, told the Mirror that people can make gardening more interesting for kids by deciding to "plant bright primary coloured flowers that children like".
One variety that can be kept in a terranium is African violets, which will add a splash of colour to a room, or miniature bromeliads, such as the aechmea inky, a plant with pretty pink flowers.
Kids can easily create their own terranium by washing the bottle out, cutting it near the base and filling the bottom with soil. Seeds can then be planted and watered before the two sections of the bottle are positioned back together. Easy peasy.
Now all you have to do is wait for your plants to grow!
Cooking up a storm
When all of your kids' vegetables are ready it's time to cook them!
You can buy readymade pizza bases (or make pizza dough if you've got the time) and let kids decorate their own with tomato paste, cheese and a selection of vegetables they've grown in the garden. That way they can't say "I don't like it mum!" as they've chosen it themselves!
Another option is to design foods in the shape of animals to get kids interested. A sweet treat can be created from raisins, an apple, honey and cocktail sticks. The apple should be cut in half, and raisins dabbed in honey, before they're stuck to its outside. Then the grapes can be stuck on the ends of four cocktail sticks, which are inserted into the
sides of the apple for legs. There you have it: A ladybird!
If your kids are big on reading and are Roald Dahl fans you could always buy them the author's Revolting Recipes book, which tells them how to concoct much of the food from his treasured tales. Snozzcumbers anyone?
Sock it to them
When your kids are full thoughts will turn to what to do next to make the most of the day. How about making sock puppets?
They can liven up a dull afternoon and can be made from nothing more than an old pair of socks (that reach your elbow) and some accessories. You can even go all out and make several for a puppet show. The puppets can be made to look like humans, or animals and can be named to help kids feel that they have their own personalities.
Eyes should be placed on the spot on the socks where toes would reach. Wool is a good material to use for a sock puppet's hair and felt can be used to create a tongue.
By this point your kids should be tired out and ready for bed giving you time for some much needed relaxation.
Posted by Clara Glasper
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Extract: Boredom will be a thing of the past with these tips on gardening, making sock puppets and cooking.
Summer holiday activities come to Bletchley Park
If you live in the south-east of England you may want to take the family to Bletchley Park for summer holiday activities with a retro feel.
Here you and the kids can watch re-enactment groups, wartime displays, lectures about wartime life and watch an exciting Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Flypasts. There'll even be a Lancaster, a Spitfire and a Hurricane!
Fans of film are also sure to love the wartime cinema reels that are playing, which will really take you back to a bygone era.
Kids can really get involved with summer holiday activities too, by making their own wartime toy.
On Sunday May 29th and Monday May 30th, the historic venue is holding its Forties Family Festival, which is so popular that it's held year after year!
Last year alone around 3,000 people headed to the venue for the weekend, as well as more than 250 World War Two re-enactors.
But don't worry if you can't make this weekend! Bletchley Park is also open throughout the year, and you won't have to pay anything for kids under 12 if they arrive with a family group.
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Extract: The whole family can experience wartime Britain at Bletchley Park this bank holiday weekend.
Here you and the kids can watch re-enactment groups, wartime displays, lectures about wartime life and watch an exciting Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Flypasts. There'll even be a Lancaster, a Spitfire and a Hurricane!
Fans of film are also sure to love the wartime cinema reels that are playing, which will really take you back to a bygone era.
Kids can really get involved with summer holiday activities too, by making their own wartime toy.
On Sunday May 29th and Monday May 30th, the historic venue is holding its Forties Family Festival, which is so popular that it's held year after year!
Last year alone around 3,000 people headed to the venue for the weekend, as well as more than 250 World War Two re-enactors.
But don't worry if you can't make this weekend! Bletchley Park is also open throughout the year, and you won't have to pay anything for kids under 12 if they arrive with a family group.
Posted by Katie Finch
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Extract: The whole family can experience wartime Britain at Bletchley Park this bank holiday weekend.
Monday, 23 May 2011
Colchester Castle Museum holds summer holiday activities
With the bank holiday weekend shortly upon us, your thoughts will be turning to how to keep your kids entertained with summer holiday activities.
If you're in Essex the answer is Colchester Castle Museum, which is holding a Roman Legionary Life event.
Between Monday May 30th and Friday June 3rd, kids can meet a Roman soldier at several points throughout the day for no more than the price of admission to the castle.
The soldier will show visitors the weapons he used, the clothes he wore and what army life was like. It's the perfect chance to take some interesting snaps!
Kids looking for summer holiday activities can also find out about how the castle was built on an old Roman temple by the Romans and has since acted as a gaol for witches and a library.
This month and next, kids can also be transported back to the past at Tudor Tales at Ipswich's Christchurch Mansion, where a storyteller will tell some fascinating tales.
Posted by Katie Finch
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Extract: In May and June you can take the kids to Colchester Castle Museum to meet a Roman soldier!
If you're in Essex the answer is Colchester Castle Museum, which is holding a Roman Legionary Life event.
Between Monday May 30th and Friday June 3rd, kids can meet a Roman soldier at several points throughout the day for no more than the price of admission to the castle.
The soldier will show visitors the weapons he used, the clothes he wore and what army life was like. It's the perfect chance to take some interesting snaps!
Kids looking for summer holiday activities can also find out about how the castle was built on an old Roman temple by the Romans and has since acted as a gaol for witches and a library.
This month and next, kids can also be transported back to the past at Tudor Tales at Ipswich's Christchurch Mansion, where a storyteller will tell some fascinating tales.
Posted by Katie Finch
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Extract: In May and June you can take the kids to Colchester Castle Museum to meet a Roman soldier!
Friday, 20 May 2011
Family fun day to be hosted at Bedford's Old Warden Park
It is the age old dilemma. What can we do on a Sunday to keep the whole family entertained?
How about taking a trip to Bedford's Old Warden Park this weekend (May22nd), where a Family Fun Day is being held.
It is guaranteed to have something for everyone, with eight different zones for mum, dad and the kids to explore.
In the Garden Zone there is a grown your own section, with tree climbing tips for the older kids and wine tasting for the adults.
The Sports Zone has canoeing, kayaking, climbing and orienteering, while the those interested in the Visitor Zone can learn about fishes, steam engines and the English School of Falconry.
Refreshments will be served in the shape of a BBQ and Sunday lunch in the Garden Restaurant. Then, after a bite to eat, why not check out the Wild Zone and see some slithering snakes and reptiles.
Posted by Katie Finch
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Extract: A host of activities will keep the whole family entertained.
How about taking a trip to Bedford's Old Warden Park this weekend (May22nd), where a Family Fun Day is being held.
It is guaranteed to have something for everyone, with eight different zones for mum, dad and the kids to explore.
In the Garden Zone there is a grown your own section, with tree climbing tips for the older kids and wine tasting for the adults.
The Sports Zone has canoeing, kayaking, climbing and orienteering, while the those interested in the Visitor Zone can learn about fishes, steam engines and the English School of Falconry.
Refreshments will be served in the shape of a BBQ and Sunday lunch in the Garden Restaurant. Then, after a bite to eat, why not check out the Wild Zone and see some slithering snakes and reptiles.
Posted by Katie Finch
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Extract: A host of activities will keep the whole family entertained.
Bedford children take part in Walk to School Week
We all know it is important for children to gain exercise and one guaranteed way of doing this is by walking to school.
For the past five days it has been National Walk to School Week, which has encouraged youngsters to skip getting a lift with their parents and instead make their own way to the school gates.
It provides an excellent opportunity for kids to get some fresh air and exercise while also learning about the benefits to the environment of giving the car a miss.
They can also pick up tips on road and general safety, all at the same time as spending more time with their friends and having a chat on the way to school.
"I'm pleased that so many local lower schools are taking part in Walk to School Week, and hope that it's a success in helping to encourage more children and parents to try walking or cycling to school," commented mayor of Bedford Borough Dave Hodgson.
Posted by Katie Finch
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Extract: This week has been Walk to School Week.
For the past five days it has been National Walk to School Week, which has encouraged youngsters to skip getting a lift with their parents and instead make their own way to the school gates.
It provides an excellent opportunity for kids to get some fresh air and exercise while also learning about the benefits to the environment of giving the car a miss.
They can also pick up tips on road and general safety, all at the same time as spending more time with their friends and having a chat on the way to school.
"I'm pleased that so many local lower schools are taking part in Walk to School Week, and hope that it's a success in helping to encourage more children and parents to try walking or cycling to school," commented mayor of Bedford Borough Dave Hodgson.
Posted by Katie Finch
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Extract: This week has been Walk to School Week.
Parent Review Twickenham
Mrs Staplehurst, Twickenham
20/05/2011
My child has a physical disability and the Barracudas staff took the challenge on and included her in all the activities they could. They were flexible and had a positive approach to her, and I felt very happy leaving her on the first day. Day 2 she could not wait to go back. It made such a difference to her and I not to be made to feel like we were causing problems. My daughter, 11 years old, felt normal!! Thank you Barracudas x
20/05/2011
My child has a physical disability and the Barracudas staff took the challenge on and included her in all the activities they could. They were flexible and had a positive approach to her, and I felt very happy leaving her on the first day. Day 2 she could not wait to go back. It made such a difference to her and I not to be made to feel like we were causing problems. My daughter, 11 years old, felt normal!! Thank you Barracudas x
Healthy summer pickings as Britain ready for bumper strawberry season
Fruit, vegetables and cooking might not be three things that children are naturally interested in, however, get them picking their own and it's a whole different ball game.
This season is expected to reap a strawberry bonanza, so how about taking the kids out to a local farm and get them to choose their own fruit?
Not only does this get them out of the house, but it shows them fruit in its purest form, when it is at its ripest and tastiest.
Get them to pick punnets of strawberries, raspberries and blueberries and then let them have a taste while they are still warm.
Next, get the kids in the kitchen and help them to make mini strawberry tarts, or even jam, which they can then eat in the morning with a slice of toast.
Furthermore, with a heat wave coming up, there could be nothing better than a strawberry smoothie, perhaps with a scoop of ice cream in it for good behaviour.
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Extract: Picking fruit can be healthy, fun and rewarding.
This season is expected to reap a strawberry bonanza, so how about taking the kids out to a local farm and get them to choose their own fruit?
Not only does this get them out of the house, but it shows them fruit in its purest form, when it is at its ripest and tastiest.
Get them to pick punnets of strawberries, raspberries and blueberries and then let them have a taste while they are still warm.
Next, get the kids in the kitchen and help them to make mini strawberry tarts, or even jam, which they can then eat in the morning with a slice of toast.
Furthermore, with a heat wave coming up, there could be nothing better than a strawberry smoothie, perhaps with a scoop of ice cream in it for good behaviour.
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Extract: Picking fruit can be healthy, fun and rewarding.
Thursday, 19 May 2011
Benefits of physical activity need to be promoted to kids
Everyone wants to lead a long and happy life, and staying fit and healthy really could be child's play.
New research from Skane University, published in the Acta Paediatrica journal, has shown that getting outside and messing around with friends can give kids a kick-start in life.
It found that young boys enjoyed on average 45 minutes of moderate exercise a day, with 15 minutes really getting the heart pumping – perhaps through kicking a ball around or playing tag.
Girls were shown to be not as active, which could be a great reason to find school holiday activities for them.
If you are concerned that extra play time might interfere with school, then worry not.
Natasha Stewart from the British Heart Foundation said that concentration can in fact be improved in kids who are physically active.
So what are you waiting for? The summer is nearly here so get the kids outside and running around!
Posted by Cara Glasper
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Extract: New research has shown that exercising as a child can have benefits when older.
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New research from Skane University, published in the Acta Paediatrica journal, has shown that getting outside and messing around with friends can give kids a kick-start in life.
It found that young boys enjoyed on average 45 minutes of moderate exercise a day, with 15 minutes really getting the heart pumping – perhaps through kicking a ball around or playing tag.
Girls were shown to be not as active, which could be a great reason to find school holiday activities for them.
If you are concerned that extra play time might interfere with school, then worry not.
Natasha Stewart from the British Heart Foundation said that concentration can in fact be improved in kids who are physically active.
So what are you waiting for? The summer is nearly here so get the kids outside and running around!
Posted by Cara Glasper
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Extract: New research has shown that exercising as a child can have benefits when older.
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Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Open day celebrates launch of Hemel Hempstead Town Youth's Saturday Club
Football is loved by millions of kids - and indeed big kids - around the country, and an open day is being held by Hemel Hempstead Town Youth in order to celebrate the beautiful game and their Saturday Club.
Children in school years one to four can come along to Vauxhall Road on Saturday May 28th between 10:00 and 12:00BST and try their hand at the sport, according to HemelToday.co.uk.
FA qualified and CRB checked coaches will be on hand to pass down their tips and expertise, making the sessions fun and safe for those taking part.
Budding David Beckhams and Wayne Rooneys will be able to take part in an enjoyable warm-up, before the coaches move on to looking at technique and skills, which will have them running rings around obstacles in no time!
Small-sided matches will bring a taste of competition, while parents are also invited to stay and cheer on their kids from the sidelines.
It comes at the end of a fun season of football, where young fans saw Manchester United lift the Premier League title last weekend.
Posted by Cara Glasper
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Extract: Hemel Hempstead Town Youth is inviting young footballers to an open day.
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Children in school years one to four can come along to Vauxhall Road on Saturday May 28th between 10:00 and 12:00BST and try their hand at the sport, according to HemelToday.co.uk.
FA qualified and CRB checked coaches will be on hand to pass down their tips and expertise, making the sessions fun and safe for those taking part.
Budding David Beckhams and Wayne Rooneys will be able to take part in an enjoyable warm-up, before the coaches move on to looking at technique and skills, which will have them running rings around obstacles in no time!
Small-sided matches will bring a taste of competition, while parents are also invited to stay and cheer on their kids from the sidelines.
It comes at the end of a fun season of football, where young fans saw Manchester United lift the Premier League title last weekend.
Posted by Cara Glasper
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Extract: Hemel Hempstead Town Youth is inviting young footballers to an open day.
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Tuesday, 17 May 2011
Heatwave could spark kids camps demand
After a dry and mostly warm April, May has yet to live up to our expectations in terms of sunshine and warmth.
However, fear not, as a heatwave is set to hit Britain during the remaining two weeks of this month, which could help spark a demand for kids camps throughout the summer.
So far in May, there has been a lack of rain but temperatures have hardly been sending the thermometers sky-high, with kids up and down the country still having to wrap up warm to play outside.
This is always a shame when the evenings are light until bedtime, so news of the upcoming sunshine bonanza will be welcomed by all.
Forecasters have said that temperatures could soar, with 29C being the average for the next two weeks.
This sudden rise also highlights the need for youngsters to be protected against the sun, and it is important to ensure that they slap on some sun cream and are taking on enough water to stay hydrated.
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Extract: Britain is set to be basked in sunshine for the remainder of May.
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However, fear not, as a heatwave is set to hit Britain during the remaining two weeks of this month, which could help spark a demand for kids camps throughout the summer.
So far in May, there has been a lack of rain but temperatures have hardly been sending the thermometers sky-high, with kids up and down the country still having to wrap up warm to play outside.
This is always a shame when the evenings are light until bedtime, so news of the upcoming sunshine bonanza will be welcomed by all.
Forecasters have said that temperatures could soar, with 29C being the average for the next two weeks.
This sudden rise also highlights the need for youngsters to be protected against the sun, and it is important to ensure that they slap on some sun cream and are taking on enough water to stay hydrated.
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Summer activities for kids held in Newbury
Children who are interested in battles and history will want to check out the summer activities for kids being held in Newbury this month.
The Berkshire town is set to host The Battle of Newbury 2011- Sealed Knot event, where visitors will find that they are taken back to the English Civil War.
Between Saturday May 28th and Monday May 30th, kids can try holiday activities when they walk through the Living History Camp at Newbury Showground where they can discover loads about soldiers from the era.
They will see these men training for battle with muskets, pikes and swords and also view the tradesmen who travelled with the army.
Then they'll get to see a battle re-enactment in the afternoon! The action-packed 1644 Battle of Newbury will be played out with cannons and cavalry.
Adult tickets start from £8.50 (when bought in advance) and you'll only have to pay £3.50 for kids between the ages of five and 16.
If you live near Newbury you can also make some cash on Sunday May 15th at the Baby and Children's Market at Newbury Racecourse, where you can sell pre-owned items that your kids no longer need and pick up some shopping too.
Posted by Katie Finch
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Extract: Kids will learn loads about the English Civil War (and have fun while doing so!) at The Battle of Newbury 2011 – Sealed Knot.
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The Berkshire town is set to host The Battle of Newbury 2011- Sealed Knot event, where visitors will find that they are taken back to the English Civil War.
Between Saturday May 28th and Monday May 30th, kids can try holiday activities when they walk through the Living History Camp at Newbury Showground where they can discover loads about soldiers from the era.
They will see these men training for battle with muskets, pikes and swords and also view the tradesmen who travelled with the army.
Then they'll get to see a battle re-enactment in the afternoon! The action-packed 1644 Battle of Newbury will be played out with cannons and cavalry.
Adult tickets start from £8.50 (when bought in advance) and you'll only have to pay £3.50 for kids between the ages of five and 16.
If you live near Newbury you can also make some cash on Sunday May 15th at the Baby and Children's Market at Newbury Racecourse, where you can sell pre-owned items that your kids no longer need and pick up some shopping too.
Posted by Katie Finch
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Extract: Kids will learn loads about the English Civil War (and have fun while doing so!) at The Battle of Newbury 2011 – Sealed Knot.
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Summer activities for kids at Discover Gravesham festival
Children who are eagerly awaiting the time when they can get back to day camps for kids can be kept occupied until then at a festival in Kent.
The Discover Gravesham Festival will last throughout May, giving you plenty of time to head down there.
Here you'll find a host of summer activities for kids and adults, including tours, walks and theatrical productions – you'll struggle to pack it all in!
You may wish to head to St George's Church in Gravesend to look at the General Gordon exhibition, a celebration of General Charles Gordon, an important figure in the town.
Alternatively the Gravesend Visitor Centre is holding the Cross Fire Trail on Saturday May 14th, where you can find out about the Tilbury and Gravesend forts and how they helped to stop invading fleets.
Next Sunday (May 22nd) you'll have the chance to tour the former home of Charles Dickens, Gad's Hill Place, which is sure to be exciting for children who love his books!
The festival will close with Going Underground – a family special at the Cold War bunker, where summer activities for kids will be held in the form of a tour of the secret underground space.
When you decide its time for some light refreshments, you can always stop off at BB's Coffee and Muffins for a treat!
Posted by Clara Glasper
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Extract: This month, families in Kent can experience lots of history at the Discover Gravesham Festival.
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The Discover Gravesham Festival will last throughout May, giving you plenty of time to head down there.
Here you'll find a host of summer activities for kids and adults, including tours, walks and theatrical productions – you'll struggle to pack it all in!
You may wish to head to St George's Church in Gravesend to look at the General Gordon exhibition, a celebration of General Charles Gordon, an important figure in the town.
Alternatively the Gravesend Visitor Centre is holding the Cross Fire Trail on Saturday May 14th, where you can find out about the Tilbury and Gravesend forts and how they helped to stop invading fleets.
Next Sunday (May 22nd) you'll have the chance to tour the former home of Charles Dickens, Gad's Hill Place, which is sure to be exciting for children who love his books!
The festival will close with Going Underground – a family special at the Cold War bunker, where summer activities for kids will be held in the form of a tour of the secret underground space.
When you decide its time for some light refreshments, you can always stop off at BB's Coffee and Muffins for a treat!
Posted by Clara Glasper
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Extract: This month, families in Kent can experience lots of history at the Discover Gravesham Festival.
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Try summer activities for kids in the open air
With the days slowly hotting up, now is the ideal time to try summer activities for kids outdoors.
There are the usual pursuits of games and walking, but how about trying something a bit more theatrical?
This month and next, the whole family can head to Regents Park Open Air Theatre to watch a production of Lord of the Flies, a classic tale by William Golding that children have loved for decades.
Your children may know that the story focuses on a group of schoolkids who are stranded on an island after a plane crash, with dark results.
You can catch performances between May 19th and June 18th, so can wait until a sunny day comes along!
If you're after summer activities for kids that feature music you can head along to the London park between July and September to watch a production of Gershwin's Crazy For You, which features the songs Nice Work If You Can Get It and I Got Rhythm.
It's a family night out that's sure to leave you humming along!
Posted by Katie Finch
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Extract: Kids can head to an open air theatre to watch a classic tale, Lord of the Flies.
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There are the usual pursuits of games and walking, but how about trying something a bit more theatrical?
This month and next, the whole family can head to Regents Park Open Air Theatre to watch a production of Lord of the Flies, a classic tale by William Golding that children have loved for decades.
Your children may know that the story focuses on a group of schoolkids who are stranded on an island after a plane crash, with dark results.
You can catch performances between May 19th and June 18th, so can wait until a sunny day comes along!
If you're after summer activities for kids that feature music you can head along to the London park between July and September to watch a production of Gershwin's Crazy For You, which features the songs Nice Work If You Can Get It and I Got Rhythm.
It's a family night out that's sure to leave you humming along!
Posted by Katie Finch
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Extract: Kids can head to an open air theatre to watch a classic tale, Lord of the Flies.
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Aviva Premiership final teams ready for Twickenham day out
Taking a young one to their very first live sporting event could be an exciting day out, and the Aviva Premiership final at Twickenham might be just the ticket.
Saracens confirmed their place over the weekend and they will take on Leicester, in an event which could help inspire kids to seek out physical activities for children.
There is nothing like the atmosphere inside a sporting stadium and the excitement of seeing a live match played out at a frantic pace in front of your eyes.
The walk up to the stadium with the family, entering the towering stand and stepping through the entrance into the arena will make the young ones' mouths drop in awe.
Give them a side to cheer on and let them get involved in the action, while treating them to a souvenir such as a flag or scarf will give them something to show their mates back home.
Posted by Katie Finch
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Extract: Take the kids to the rugby final at the end of May.
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Saracens confirmed their place over the weekend and they will take on Leicester, in an event which could help inspire kids to seek out physical activities for children.
There is nothing like the atmosphere inside a sporting stadium and the excitement of seeing a live match played out at a frantic pace in front of your eyes.
The walk up to the stadium with the family, entering the towering stand and stepping through the entrance into the arena will make the young ones' mouths drop in awe.
Give them a side to cheer on and let them get involved in the action, while treating them to a souvenir such as a flag or scarf will give them something to show their mates back home.
Posted by Katie Finch
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Extract: Take the kids to the rugby final at the end of May.
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Thursday, 12 May 2011
parent review - Camp Barracudas Chelmsford
Mrs Hotston, Chelmsford
12/05/2011
My daughter claims that Barracudas is 'just the best!' She was so excited for her Easter break to start so that she could come back and see the friends she had made last summer.
The staff are awesome, energetic, friendly and very approachable.
Each day is full of great activities and then she loves preparing something for the talent show at the end of each week. These clearly encourage her to try new things, work in a team and build personal confidence.
I know that my daughter is in safe hands and most of all - having lots of fun!
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12/05/2011
My daughter claims that Barracudas is 'just the best!' She was so excited for her Easter break to start so that she could come back and see the friends she had made last summer.
The staff are awesome, energetic, friendly and very approachable.
Each day is full of great activities and then she loves preparing something for the talent show at the end of each week. These clearly encourage her to try new things, work in a team and build personal confidence.
I know that my daughter is in safe hands and most of all - having lots of fun!
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Try new summer activities for kids and teddies!
Younger children who want to try summer activities for kids can go to an extra special picnic in Surrey this month.
On Saturday May 21st the Surrey Wildlife Trust is holding the Hythe Park Teddy Bears' Picnic in the town of Egham and little ones can bring their furry friends along between 12:00 BST and 16:00 BST.
Your kids will also be able to take part in some fun wildlife activities, balloon modelling, face painting and look at a display on teddy bears through the ages.
There's also a Grand Fancy Dress Competition for the stuffed toys, with prizes being awarded to those who dress to the themes of TV and films, myths and fairytales and explorers and scientists.
Children wanting to take part in summer activities for kids can also have a look round the park's grasses and hedgerows in search of the creatures who live there.
You might even want to adopt a dormouse or an otter for them with Surrey Wildlife Trust and they'll get their own soft toy version of the creature!
Posted by Clara Glasper
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Extract: A teddy bears' picnic is coming to Surrey this month and it's free for all ages.
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On Saturday May 21st the Surrey Wildlife Trust is holding the Hythe Park Teddy Bears' Picnic in the town of Egham and little ones can bring their furry friends along between 12:00 BST and 16:00 BST.
Your kids will also be able to take part in some fun wildlife activities, balloon modelling, face painting and look at a display on teddy bears through the ages.
There's also a Grand Fancy Dress Competition for the stuffed toys, with prizes being awarded to those who dress to the themes of TV and films, myths and fairytales and explorers and scientists.
Children wanting to take part in summer activities for kids can also have a look round the park's grasses and hedgerows in search of the creatures who live there.
You might even want to adopt a dormouse or an otter for them with Surrey Wildlife Trust and they'll get their own soft toy version of the creature!
Posted by Clara Glasper
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Extract: A teddy bears' picnic is coming to Surrey this month and it's free for all ages.
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Wednesday, 11 May 2011
Art activities for children in Essex
If you're looking for art activities for children in Essex, you can now visit an exhibition that adults are also sure to love!
Beecroft Gallery is holding Painted Words – White Rabbits, Heroes and Scoundrels until June 4th, giving you plenty of time to head down to the gallery.
When you visit this exhibition you'll see local artist Karen Jones' interpretations of literature's heroes and villains, and celebrate the written word.
The gallery's website said: "Karen’s distinctive style and fresh new interpretations bring to life some of written word’s most iconic characters."
While you're in the area you can also find summer activities for kids at Southchurch Hall Museum, an interesting medieval manor house from the early 14th century.
At this venue, you can explore the period rooms and learn more about what the area was alike during Tudor, Stuart and Victorian times.
Unlike at many museums, kids (and adults!) are also allowed to touch many of the items on display.
Posted by Clara Glasper
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Extract: Kids can visit an exhibition which brings to life literature's heroes and villains.
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Beecroft Gallery is holding Painted Words – White Rabbits, Heroes and Scoundrels until June 4th, giving you plenty of time to head down to the gallery.
When you visit this exhibition you'll see local artist Karen Jones' interpretations of literature's heroes and villains, and celebrate the written word.
The gallery's website said: "Karen’s distinctive style and fresh new interpretations bring to life some of written word’s most iconic characters."
While you're in the area you can also find summer activities for kids at Southchurch Hall Museum, an interesting medieval manor house from the early 14th century.
At this venue, you can explore the period rooms and learn more about what the area was alike during Tudor, Stuart and Victorian times.
Unlike at many museums, kids (and adults!) are also allowed to touch many of the items on display.
Posted by Clara Glasper
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Extract: Kids can visit an exhibition which brings to life literature's heroes and villains.
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Tuesday, 10 May 2011
Kids could try festivals for holiday activities
When you think of a festival your thoughts probably go towards line ups designed with adults in mind, yet there are several in the UK that also provide holiday activities for kids.
One such event is the Big Chill at Hertfordshire's Eastnor Castle Deer Park, which will feature a family activity space called Little Chill.
There'll be DJ Dads sessions held by DJ Tom Middleton, which are open to all ages and are perfect holiday activities for kids!
Families can also stay in an area where they benefit from their own toilets and showers (a blessing at a festival!) and kids of all ages are welcome.
You can always take a break to watch The Chemical Brothers, Kanye West and Rodrigo y Gabriela perform at the event, which older kids may appreciate as well.
The festival runs from August 4th to 7th in 2011, the 17th year it has been held.
If you do decide to take your kids along to one of this summer's festivals make sure that you bring items to keep them as content as possible, such as pillows and perhaps a soft toy for a younger child.
Posted by Clara Glasper
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Extract: The Big Chill will this year feature a Little Chill area that's dedicated to families.
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One such event is the Big Chill at Hertfordshire's Eastnor Castle Deer Park, which will feature a family activity space called Little Chill.
There'll be DJ Dads sessions held by DJ Tom Middleton, which are open to all ages and are perfect holiday activities for kids!
Families can also stay in an area where they benefit from their own toilets and showers (a blessing at a festival!) and kids of all ages are welcome.
You can always take a break to watch The Chemical Brothers, Kanye West and Rodrigo y Gabriela perform at the event, which older kids may appreciate as well.
The festival runs from August 4th to 7th in 2011, the 17th year it has been held.
If you do decide to take your kids along to one of this summer's festivals make sure that you bring items to keep them as content as possible, such as pillows and perhaps a soft toy for a younger child.
Posted by Clara Glasper
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Extract: The Big Chill will this year feature a Little Chill area that's dedicated to families.
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Monday, 9 May 2011
Families can tour the capital's museums at night this month.
There will soon be a number of summer activities for kids with a difference being held in London.
The capital is the location for Museums At Night, a weekend during which a number of these attractions will be open for visitors at night.
From May 13th to 15th there will be a number of events, screening and tours in the city as part of this.
You and your kids may want to join in a candlelit tour of Sir John Soane's Museum on Friday May 13th, spooky!
Older children looking for summer activities for kids may also appreciate the Life and Death Treasure Hunt, a treasure hunt in which people have to find different artefacts after being given clues.
Participants will start the night at University College London's Chadwick Lecture Theatre and visit the Grant and Petrie museums along the way.
Kids may also want to go to a family story telling session at the National Gallery, which is being held for free on May 13th.
Alternatively, if you've got younger kids you might want to keep them entertained by telling them a story and using puppets for characters.
Posted by Clara Glasper
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Extract: Families can tour the capital's museums at night this month.
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The capital is the location for Museums At Night, a weekend during which a number of these attractions will be open for visitors at night.
From May 13th to 15th there will be a number of events, screening and tours in the city as part of this.
You and your kids may want to join in a candlelit tour of Sir John Soane's Museum on Friday May 13th, spooky!
Older children looking for summer activities for kids may also appreciate the Life and Death Treasure Hunt, a treasure hunt in which people have to find different artefacts after being given clues.
Participants will start the night at University College London's Chadwick Lecture Theatre and visit the Grant and Petrie museums along the way.
Kids may also want to go to a family story telling session at the National Gallery, which is being held for free on May 13th.
Alternatively, if you've got younger kids you might want to keep them entertained by telling them a story and using puppets for characters.
Posted by Clara Glasper
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Extract: Families can tour the capital's museums at night this month.
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Friday, 6 May 2011
Holiday activities could provide sporting fun on a budget
Parents wishing to get their children more involved in sporting activities should try out a number of money-saving tips.
James Daley, Which? Money Quarterly expert, told MadeforMums.com that there are a whole host of fun holiday activities that kids can try on a shoe-string budget.
He advised checking out local council-run sports centres for cheap swimming classes, while some local authorities still offer free opportunities to take a plunge in the pool.
The expert said that hiring a tennis court for around £10 could be a smash hit, while Tennis For Free runs in order to give youngsters the chance to get hold of free equipment in some locations.
"Cycling not only saves you money (no parking, no petrol) but also gets you and your kids fit. Try cycling to the park for family picnic," Mr Daley went on to say.
This weekend could provide the perfect opportunity to encourage the kids to get outside, with temperatures expected to hit around 25C.
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Extract: There are many activities for children to try during the summer.
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James Daley, Which? Money Quarterly expert, told MadeforMums.com that there are a whole host of fun holiday activities that kids can try on a shoe-string budget.
He advised checking out local council-run sports centres for cheap swimming classes, while some local authorities still offer free opportunities to take a plunge in the pool.
The expert said that hiring a tennis court for around £10 could be a smash hit, while Tennis For Free runs in order to give youngsters the chance to get hold of free equipment in some locations.
"Cycling not only saves you money (no parking, no petrol) but also gets you and your kids fit. Try cycling to the park for family picnic," Mr Daley went on to say.
This weekend could provide the perfect opportunity to encourage the kids to get outside, with temperatures expected to hit around 25C.
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Extract: There are many activities for children to try during the summer.
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Teach kids how to ride a bike with holiday activities
Learning to swim or how to ride a bike can be one of the most fulfilling stages of a child's early life, and also a proud moment for any parent.
Holiday activities such as these are important skills to have as they grow older, allowing them to enjoy hours of fun outside on a bike or swimming parties with friends.
New research from Tata Steel recently found that 15 per cent of kids cannot swim, while ten per cent were also unable to ride a bike, with many choosing to stay indoors and watch TV instead.
Mike Diaper, Sport England's executive director of children and young people, advised parents to set up holiday activities for their children.
"What we've found is that when you actually talk to youngsters ask them what sports they want to do in their own time, where they want to do them, and you actually try and provide that, they will actually take that opportunity up," he added.
As well as staying fit and healthy, encouraging your kids to get outside in the fresh air and play can help them learn social skills and improve their imagination through role-playing.
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Extract: Swimming and bike riding are being shunned in favour of the TV.
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Holiday activities such as these are important skills to have as they grow older, allowing them to enjoy hours of fun outside on a bike or swimming parties with friends.
New research from Tata Steel recently found that 15 per cent of kids cannot swim, while ten per cent were also unable to ride a bike, with many choosing to stay indoors and watch TV instead.
Mike Diaper, Sport England's executive director of children and young people, advised parents to set up holiday activities for their children.
"What we've found is that when you actually talk to youngsters ask them what sports they want to do in their own time, where they want to do them, and you actually try and provide that, they will actually take that opportunity up," he added.
As well as staying fit and healthy, encouraging your kids to get outside in the fresh air and play can help them learn social skills and improve their imagination through role-playing.
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Extract: Swimming and bike riding are being shunned in favour of the TV.
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Go potty in Chelmsford with art activities for children
When it comes to family holidays, summer camps in England are always a winner. But to make your July getaway as fun – not to mention messy – as possible, art activities for children are coming to Chelmsford.
Head over to Chelmsford Museum on Saturday July 2nd between 10:00 and 16:30 BST and you'll find a range of summer activities for kids that, come rain or shine, are guaranteed to keep everyone giggling.
The children can have a go at making their own pottery and sculptures with expert guidance from skilled local artists. There's never an age limit on creative fun like this, so the whole clan can get their hands dirty!
Pot making costs just £2.50, while other art activities for children – glass painting and sculpture building – carry a combined admission fee of £2, so it's hardly a day out that'll break the bank.
Let loose with a ball of clay and their wild imaginations, just watch as the whole family goes potty for Chelmsford's charm.
Posted by Clara Glasper
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Extract: The kids will love making their own pottery and sculptures at the Chelmsford Museum this summer.
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Head over to Chelmsford Museum on Saturday July 2nd between 10:00 and 16:30 BST and you'll find a range of summer activities for kids that, come rain or shine, are guaranteed to keep everyone giggling.
The children can have a go at making their own pottery and sculptures with expert guidance from skilled local artists. There's never an age limit on creative fun like this, so the whole clan can get their hands dirty!
Pot making costs just £2.50, while other art activities for children – glass painting and sculpture building – carry a combined admission fee of £2, so it's hardly a day out that'll break the bank.
Let loose with a ball of clay and their wild imaginations, just watch as the whole family goes potty for Chelmsford's charm.
Posted by Clara Glasper
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Extract: The kids will love making their own pottery and sculptures at the Chelmsford Museum this summer.
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Thursday, 5 May 2011
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
Review from one of our Brighton parents
As a single mum working full time, I wish Barracudas operated at half terms - my daughter is a 'pro' when it comes to attending holiday clubs and she says this is by far the best (She's been going to the holiday clubs since she was 4 years and now she's nearly 10!)
Mrs Kerdouci, Brighton Easter Camp
Mrs Kerdouci, Brighton Easter Camp
Summer activities for kids come to Surrey
If you're searching for summer activities for kids this month, how about taking your children to a county show?
This year's Surrey County Show is being held on Monday May 30th and is the UK's biggest one-day agricultural show.
Kids can get a look at a wide variety of animals from across the south-east, including bantam hens and giant beef bulls. Scary!
Over 30 per cent of readers of Surreycountyshow.co.uk said that their favourite part of the event was the livestock.
The event, in Stoke Park, Guildford, also brings the countryside to you and your family, with a dog show, horse show, tractor driving and floristry.
Between 08:00 BST and 18:00 BST on the day you can also look at crafts and shopping, as well as watch chefs cooking up some tasty treats in the Food Theatre.
Holiday activities can also be had in Guildford Lido during the bank holiday weekend, weather permitting!
Posted by Katie Finch
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Extract: The Surrey County Show will be held at the end of May in Guildford.
This year's Surrey County Show is being held on Monday May 30th and is the UK's biggest one-day agricultural show.
Kids can get a look at a wide variety of animals from across the south-east, including bantam hens and giant beef bulls. Scary!
Over 30 per cent of readers of Surreycountyshow.co.uk said that their favourite part of the event was the livestock.
The event, in Stoke Park, Guildford, also brings the countryside to you and your family, with a dog show, horse show, tractor driving and floristry.
Between 08:00 BST and 18:00 BST on the day you can also look at crafts and shopping, as well as watch chefs cooking up some tasty treats in the Food Theatre.
Holiday activities can also be had in Guildford Lido during the bank holiday weekend, weather permitting!
Posted by Katie Finch
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Extract: The Surrey County Show will be held at the end of May in Guildford.
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Hertfordshire has summer activities for kids
Hertfordshire is getting ready to host a special event, which will be of interest to you if you're looking for art activities for children.
The Festival of Living Crafts at Hatfield House will feature a range of traditional and modern British crafts for your kids to be inspired by.
You'll also be able to peruse a variety of artisan food products that children can choose from for a treat. There are handmade preserves, chocolates, fudges and cordials to choose from.
Children can also get involved (as can adults!) in the workshops and demonstrations, perfect summer activities for kids.
The event is also being accompanied by brass and jazz bands, as well as morris dancing to make it even more of an enjoyable experience!
Children are also sure to love the Punch & Judy shows being held just for them and lively storytelling sessions.
You can visit The Festival of Living Crafts between Thursday May 5th and Sunday May 8th from 10:00 BST to 17:00 BST. Family tickets start from £22 (when bought in advance).
While you're in the area you may also want to take the kids to have a look at Old Hatfield's historic landmarks, such as St Etheldreda's Church, a grade one listed building.
Posted by Anna Simmons
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Extract: Kids who like crafts will love an event that's going on in Hertfordshire this month.
The Festival of Living Crafts at Hatfield House will feature a range of traditional and modern British crafts for your kids to be inspired by.
You'll also be able to peruse a variety of artisan food products that children can choose from for a treat. There are handmade preserves, chocolates, fudges and cordials to choose from.
Children can also get involved (as can adults!) in the workshops and demonstrations, perfect summer activities for kids.
The event is also being accompanied by brass and jazz bands, as well as morris dancing to make it even more of an enjoyable experience!
Children are also sure to love the Punch & Judy shows being held just for them and lively storytelling sessions.
You can visit The Festival of Living Crafts between Thursday May 5th and Sunday May 8th from 10:00 BST to 17:00 BST. Family tickets start from £22 (when bought in advance).
While you're in the area you may also want to take the kids to have a look at Old Hatfield's historic landmarks, such as St Etheldreda's Church, a grade one listed building.
Posted by Anna Simmons
News provided by Barracudas Activity Day Camps, the UK's No.1 operator of Easter and Summer camps for kids
Extract: Kids who like crafts will love an event that's going on in Hertfordshire this month.
How to keep the kids entertained on rainy days
At the moment it's hot outside and kids are occupied at school (giving you a well deserved rest!)
But what do you do after your children have finished at kids camps and the current heatwave is over? On rainy weekends, there are three fun art activities for children that you can try to keep them occupied indoors without the need to resort to the TV or computer.
Say cheese
Kids might want to make their own photo frames to keep treasured family pictures of Easter holiday activities in. All you'll need in order to do this is two pieces of strong cardboard, which should be three inches wider and taller than the size of the photo you're going to display. The shape of the picture (but one-fourth smaller all round than the photo) should then be cut out from the centre of one of the pieces of cardboard.
Children can then let their artistic streak run wild and decorate one side of the pieces with the cut out using paint, glitter, markers, Lego pieces (for a more masculine look!), bottle tops and stamps. More is definitely more! They may even want to stick pasta to it and paint over the pieces to add texture.
After this piece of card has dried, you should turn it over and apply glue around the cut-out area and near to the outside of the card, before laying your picture of choice face down onto the card.
The second piece of card can also be decorated and should be glued on its bare side after this and stuck to the back of the photo.
Small hands can then stick a loop of ribbon to the back surface of the frame, which will act as a hanger. Voila!
Store your snaps
If your kids have got so many pictures to choose from that they can't pick their favourite, a scrap book could be a better option. There are so many possibilities when it comes to this memento – it can be filled with tickets from days out, as well as photos, recipes, paintings, drawings and souvenirs.
The book may also be organised by theme, a certain event or chronologically.
Kids should work out what they want their scrapbook to contain before they decide on the size they will need to fit everything in. Once they've bought it, they can plan what will go on each page to avoid making messy mistakes further down the line.
Other items that kids will need for this project include scissors, glue (mounting squares or photo corners), different colours and styles of paper, various shaped punches, crayons, stencils, stickers and coloured pencils.
Paint it black, or orange, or yellow!
If your kids are interested in art activities for children they can also try painting. Maybe your youngster will even become the next Monet or Picasso!
A fun task to try is buying an old painting that is faded from a charity or second-hand shop (just make sure it isn't a priceless original) and letting kids brighten the image up by painting over the existing canvas with vivid colours.
In this way you can liven up an old piece of artwork and maybe create something that looks even better and can be proudly displayed in your child's room.
By the time you've tried all of these activities, the sun will hopefully be shining again and your kids can head outdoors once more!
Extract: Don't despair if the sun isn't out!
But what do you do after your children have finished at kids camps and the current heatwave is over? On rainy weekends, there are three fun art activities for children that you can try to keep them occupied indoors without the need to resort to the TV or computer.
Say cheese
Kids might want to make their own photo frames to keep treasured family pictures of Easter holiday activities in. All you'll need in order to do this is two pieces of strong cardboard, which should be three inches wider and taller than the size of the photo you're going to display. The shape of the picture (but one-fourth smaller all round than the photo) should then be cut out from the centre of one of the pieces of cardboard.
Children can then let their artistic streak run wild and decorate one side of the pieces with the cut out using paint, glitter, markers, Lego pieces (for a more masculine look!), bottle tops and stamps. More is definitely more! They may even want to stick pasta to it and paint over the pieces to add texture.
After this piece of card has dried, you should turn it over and apply glue around the cut-out area and near to the outside of the card, before laying your picture of choice face down onto the card.
The second piece of card can also be decorated and should be glued on its bare side after this and stuck to the back of the photo.
Small hands can then stick a loop of ribbon to the back surface of the frame, which will act as a hanger. Voila!
Store your snaps
If your kids have got so many pictures to choose from that they can't pick their favourite, a scrap book could be a better option. There are so many possibilities when it comes to this memento – it can be filled with tickets from days out, as well as photos, recipes, paintings, drawings and souvenirs.
The book may also be organised by theme, a certain event or chronologically.
Kids should work out what they want their scrapbook to contain before they decide on the size they will need to fit everything in. Once they've bought it, they can plan what will go on each page to avoid making messy mistakes further down the line.
Other items that kids will need for this project include scissors, glue (mounting squares or photo corners), different colours and styles of paper, various shaped punches, crayons, stencils, stickers and coloured pencils.
Paint it black, or orange, or yellow!
If your kids are interested in art activities for children they can also try painting. Maybe your youngster will even become the next Monet or Picasso!
A fun task to try is buying an old painting that is faded from a charity or second-hand shop (just make sure it isn't a priceless original) and letting kids brighten the image up by painting over the existing canvas with vivid colours.
In this way you can liven up an old piece of artwork and maybe create something that looks even better and can be proudly displayed in your child's room.
By the time you've tried all of these activities, the sun will hopefully be shining again and your kids can head outdoors once more!
Extract: Don't despair if the sun isn't out!
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