ARTBASH Camp FESTIVE
ARTBASH Camp FESTIVE is a three-day art programme filled with festive cheer and awesome art making that runs 9am – 1pm on the 27th, 28th & 29th December in Valence School, St Georges Road, RM9 5AJ.
The 30th of December is a drop-in day to celebrate all the amazing artwork created in a gorgeous exhibition. Parents/carers must attend with their children. Take away lunch will be available as well as tasty festive snacks.
Our Festive Camp will explore different art techniques and artists, delve into some brilliant break dancing, and celebrate each day with a wonderfully festive warm lunch. Booking is essential.
Age: 5 to 12
Location: Valence School, St Georges Road, RM9 5AJ.
Dates: 27 to 29 December, 30 December.
Delivery Times: 09:00 to 13:00
Booking information: georgia@artbash.uk to request booking link
Ballerz Winter Camp
Ballerz will be running a 4-day multi-sports camp this winter at Valence Primary School (Dagenham) and Northbury Primary School (Barking). Operating on both sides of the borough, Ballerz provides a reliable, trustworthy and safe space for your children to keep active and spend time socialising with friends during the school holidays.
We also offer enrichment activities for the children to try new things such as Nerf Wars, NFL Flag, Lacrosse, Dance, Inflatables and many more.
Our aim is to provide the highest quality service we can for the families in Barking and Dagenham through games, activities and sports!
We look forward to seeing you for some festive fun this winter!
Age: 5-11 years olds
Location: Valence Primary School, Bonham Road, Dagenham, RM8 3AR
Dates: 23 and 30 December, 2 and 3 January.
Delivery Times: 08:30 to 16:15
Booking information: www.ballerz.uk
Valence contact number: 07523283451
Age: 5-11 years olds
Location: Northbury Primary School, Northbury Close, Barking, IG11 8JA
Dates: 23 and 30 December, 2 and 3 January.
Delivery Times: 08:30 to 16:15
Booking information: www.ballerz.uk
Northbury contact number: 07482468659
Everyone Active – Becontree Heath Leisure Centre
Everyone Active will be running a HAF programme for 4–7-year-olds and 8-16 year olds at Becontree Heath Leisure Centre this winter. During the week, children will partake in activities such as swimming lessons, fun splash, multi-sport, arts and crafts, and a variety of workshops including nutrition and first aid. Children in the under 8 age group will also have access to the soft play facilities.
Age: Under 8’s
Location: Becontree Health Leisure Centre, Althorne Wy, Dagenham RM10 7FH
Dates: 30 and 31 December, 2 and 3 January.
Delivery Times: 09:00 to 13:00
Booking information: https://forms.office.com/e/Giuv4MkQhk
Age: Over 8’s
Location: Becontree Health Leisure Centre, Althorne Wy, Dagenham RM10 7FH
Dates: 30 and 31 December, 2 and 3 January.
Delivery Times: 09:00 to 15:00
Booking information: https://forms.office.com/e/Giuv4MkQhk
Inspire Minds Through Sports
Inspire Minds Through Sports is excited to offer their Winter Camp at two locations this year: William Ford and St Peter’s.
Committed to keeping children safe and active during the school holidays, Inspire Minds Through Sports aims to inspire students through sports and other enrichment opportunities. These programmes are offered in the community to give children in Barking and Dagenham the best opportunities to develop a mindset that they can achieve anything if they believe in themselves.
Back by popular demand, a visiting pantomime will perform for all the children, helping everyone get into the Christmas spirit.
Age: 5 to 12
Location: St Peter’s RC Primary School, RM9 6UU
Dates: 23 and 24 December, 2 and 3 January.
Delivery Times: 09:00 to 15:00.
Booking information: www.imtsports.org.
Location: William Ford Junior School, RM10 9JS
Dates: 23 and 24 December, 2 and 3 January.
Delivery Times: 09:00 to 15:00.
Booking information: www.imtsports.org
Learning Hive Winter Camp at Gascoigne Primary School
Learning Hive is excited to announce their Holiday Camp at Gascoigne Primary School, designed to make this winter break unforgettable for young people and families. From 9 am to 1 pm, children will have the chance to dive into a variety of fun and engaging workshops that keep them entertained, active, and imaginative.
Activities Include:
- Winter-themed Cooking: Get creative in the kitchen with fun, seasonal recipes.
- Thrilling Adventures: Embark on exciting quests and challenges.
- Interactive Karate Sessions: Learn new moves and build confidence.
- Friendly Football Matches: Enjoy some friendly competition on the field.
- Creative Arts & Crafts Projects: Let your imagination run wild with various art projects.
To keep everyone energised, free nutritious lunches and healthy snacks will be provided throughout the day. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity for a fun-filled winter break. Enrol your child now in Learning Hive’s Holiday Camp and make this season one to remember!
Age: 5 to 12
Location: Gascoigne Primary School, Gascoigne Rd, Barking IG11 7DR
Dates: 30 and 31 December, 2 and 3 January.
Delivery Times: 09:00 to 13:00.
Booking information: https://www.learninghive.co.uk/events
HAF at DABD (Pembroke Gardens, Dagenham)
The Disablement Association of Barking & Dagenham (DABD) is thrilled to announce an amazing HAF programme for the Christmas and New Year school holidays!
We’re offering 4 days of FREE activities for special educational needs and disabled (SEND) children and young people who attend school or further education in the borough and are eligible for benefits-related free school meals.
What’s in Store? Our morning events are packed with fun and educational sessions tailored for SEND children and young people. Activities include:
- Healthy Eating Demonstrations
- Specially Designed Exercise Activities
- Painting, Soft Play, Sensory Play, Water Play, Sand Play
- Arts and Crafts, Drawing/Colouring, Music, Dancing, Play dough, Lego
- Sports and Exercise Activities like football and sensory-adapted yoga
Plus, enjoy our bespoke SEND-themed outdoor/all-weather play and exercise area, featuring 5 static all-weather exercise machines and a fully accessible herb, fruit, and vegetable patch. These facilities support our healthy eating and budget-friendly cooking sessions.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to stay active, learn new skills, and have loads of fun this winter!
Dedicated service for SEND children from 5-16 years
Age: 5 to 16
Location: Pembroke Gardens, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7YP
Dates: 23 Dec, 30 Dec, Jan 2 and 3 Jan.
Time: From 9am to 1pm
Booking information: Alina Manole
Contact number: 0330 054 2500 x137
Email: send@dabd.org.uk
Malearn Winter Holiday Camp
Parents can book for their children to enjoy a range of activities at the winter holiday club. Each day offers a different experience, including:
- A Christmas Party, Santa Visit, and/or indoor bouncy castle
- Winter-themed art and craft materials for making designs and decorations
- Food workshops to create Christmas tree, gingerbread man pancakes, fruit platters, and milkshakes
- Physical games, ball play, and/or indoor hockey
- Tabletop games and other workshops
A healthy hot lunch will be served daily. The club aims to create a positive environment to support children’s mental and emotional well being, behaviour, and social skills. Ensuring children’s safety is a key priority.
Dates: 23 December to 24 December & 30 December to 31 December
Location: Thames View Junior School, Essex, IG11 0FJ
Delivery Times: 10:00 to 14:00.
Booking information: https://form.jotform.com/Malearn/HAFWinter24ThamesViewJuniorSchool
Contact Number: 02080641145
Contact Email: info@malearn.co.uk
Dates: 30 December to 31 December and 2 January to 3 January
Location: Castle Green, Jo Richardson Community School. RM9 4UN
Delivery Times: 10:00 to 14:00. (Except 31 – 09:00 to 13:00)
Booking information: https://form.jotform.com/Malearn/HAFWinter24CastleGreenJoRichardson
Contact Number: 02080641145
Contact Email: info@malearn.co.uk
Premier Education Multi Activity Camp
This winter, Premier Education has an exciting schedule planned, including Football, Dodgeball, Dance, Cheer, Nerf Wars, Funtrition, Cricket, Volleyball, Fencing, Archery, and many more activities! Alongside their sports delivery, they offer a variety of Arts and Crafts, including Painting, Clay Modelling, Colouring, and more. Each child will receive a healthy meal at lunchtime and snacks during breaks. Water refill is available at the camp. Premier Education’s Holiday Camps are designed to help kids get active, introduce them to new and exciting activities, and create a fun-filled experience they will remember forever.
Dates: 30 and 31 December, 2 and 3 January.
Location: Marsh Green Primary School South Cl, Dagenham RM10 9NJ
Delivery Times: 09:00 to 15:00.
Booking information: https://forms.gle/6sRGbXrfFTbkmdYVA
Dates: 23 and 24 December and 27 December and 30 December.
Location: Roding Primary school Cannington Road, Dagenham, RM9 4BL
Delivery Times: 09:00 to 15:00.
Booking information: https://forms.gle/6sRGbXrfFTbkmdYVA
Dates: 30 and 31 December, 2 and 3 January.
Location: Hunters Hall Primary School RM10 8DE
Delivery Times: 09:00 to 15:00.
Booking information: https://forms.gle/6sRGbXrfFTbkmdYVA
The Explore the Wild winter programme
The Explore the Wild winter programme is a children-focused health and wellbeing programme for 7–11-year-olds. Across four days this winter, Company Drinks will transform the old bowls club and bowls green in Barking Park into a well-being space for wild play, growing, cooking, feasting, resting, creating, and eating nutritious food.
Company Drinks will be partnering with Made Up Kitchen to deliver nutritional food and cooking workshops through holistic approaches. We will invite some of our favourite local artists and practitioners to lead a wide range of creative activities inspired by winter.
Dates: 30 and 31 December, 2 and 3 January.
Location: Outdoor Bowls Pavilion, Barking Park , Longbridge Road
Barking, IG11 8TA
Delivery Times: 10:00 to 14:00.
Booking information: https://forms.gle/Avnc5aV6tL1fy86E7
We are aware that local schools break for the holiday and different times, so please check in with your children’s school and only sign up for the dates you are available.
The Football Fun Factory Winter Camp
Parents are invited to register their children for a truly unique football experience this school holiday. Young football enthusiasts will have an unforgettable time with fun and exciting football inflatable activities. Each day will also feature traditional football activities and ample time for matches.
Dates: 23 December, 30 December & 2 January to 3 Janaury
Location: Jo Richardson Community School, Castle Green, Gale St, Dagenham, RM9 4UN
Delivery Times: 09:00 to 15:30
Contact information - markroberts@thefootballfunfactory.co.uk
Contact Number - 07814093169
Pullums Dance Academy Winter Club:
Dates: 30 December to 31 December & 02 January to 3 January
Location: George Carey Primary School, IG11 0FJ
Delivery Times: 09:00 to 16:00
Booking Form: Register with Pullums Dance Academy | membermeister
This winter, Pullums Dance Academy will host a Performing Arts Programme, featuring dance classes in Ballet, Tap, Lyrical, and Street Dance, along with sessions in acrobatics and singing. By the end of the programme, attendees will have learned dance routines, songs, and basic acrobatic skills.
Additionally, Pullums will educate children and families on the importance of nutrition. Children will learn to make healthy snacks, and information will be provided to promote affordable healthy eating at home. Each child will also receive a hot meal daily.
Most importantly, Pullums aims to ensure that all participants have fun while learning new skills and making new friends.
The Ultimate Sports Activity & Game Camp
This winter at Ultimate Vision Sports, children will participate in a range of sports such as football, dodgeball, cricket, athletics, basketball, handball, netball, tennis, and more. Additionally, workshops and enrichment activities will be provided to help children learn new skills, make new friends, and develop problem-solving, imagination, and creative abilities. At the end of the week, each child will receive a reward for their effort and participation.
Dates: 23 December to 24 December. 27 December & 30 December
Location: Goresbrook primary School, RM9 6XW
Delivery Times: 09:00 to 14:00
Booking Form: https://bookwhen.com/uvsports
Contact email: info@ultimatevisionsports.co.uk
Contact Name & Number: Sean Bush - 07960 232873
Dates: 23 December to 24 December , 27 December & 30 December
Location: Ripple Primary School, IG117FP
Delivery Times: 09:00 to 14:00
Booking Form: https://bookwhen.com/uvsports
Contact email: info@ultimatevisionsports.co.uk
Contact Name & Number: Sean Bush - 07960 232873
Dates: 23 December to 24 December , 27 December & 30 December
Location: Grafton Primary School, RM8 3EX
Delivery Times: 09:00 to 14:00
Booking Form: https://bookwhen.com/uvsports
Contact email: info@ultimatevisionsports.co.uk
Contact Name & Number: Sean Bush - 07960 232873
Winter Dance Camp – DNA
The Dance Network Association (DNA) invites everyone to four festively fun days of dance in Barking and Dagenham! Children aged 5-11 years will enjoy sessions in dance, wellbeing, nutrition, and craftmaking, along with opportunities to make new friends. The experience will conclude with an informal sharing session for parents and carers.
Dates: 30-31 December 2024 & 02-03 January 2025
Location: Dagenham Park Church of England School, RM10 9QH
Ages: 5 - 11 years
Book here: https://www.dancenetworkassociation.org.uk/book-winter-dance-club