Holiday activities and food sessions in BL2
* Funded by Bradshaw Area Working Budget.
** Funded by Breightmet Area Working Budget.
Please note Castle Hill drop in must be booked
| BRADSHAW | |
| Provider Name: | Harwood Young People’s Centre - Bolton Council *Funded by Bradshaw Area Working Budget |
| Activity Overview: | Multiple activities in our centre such as sports, crafts, games, baking and much more! |
| Session type: | Play Scheme |
| Times: | Tuesdays 10.00am - 12.00pm |
| Location: | Harwood Young People’s Centre, Longsight Lane, Harwood, BL2 3JT |
| Contact: | 01204 338190 |
| Cost: | FREE - Available to all young people - not just those receiving free school meals |
| Need to book: | No |
| Age: | 4*- 12yrs, *4 yr olds must already be in reception |
| Dates: | 21st, 28th July, 4th, 11th & 18th Aug 2026 |
| BRADSHAW | |
| Provider Name: | Harwood Young People’s Centre - Bolton Council *Funded by Bradshaw Area Working Budget |
| Activity Overview: | Multiple activities in our centre such as sports, crafts, games, baking and much more! |
| Session type: | Junior Youth Session |
| Times: | Wednesdays & Thursdays 5.30pm - 8.30pm |
| Location: | Harwood Young People’s Centre, Longsight Lane, Harwood, BL2 3JT |
| Contact: | 01204 338190 |
| Cost: | FREE - Available to all young people - not just those receiving free school meals |
| Need to book: | No |
| Age: | 9 - 12yrs |
| Dates: | 22nd, 23rd, 29th & 30th July, 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th & 20th Aug 2026 |
| BRADSHAW | |
| Provider Name: | Harwood Young People’s Centre - Bolton Council |
| Activity Overview: | Multiple activities in our centre such as sports, crafts, games, baking and much more! |
| Session type: | Youth Session |
| Times: | Tuesdays 6.30pm - 8.45pm |
| Location: | Harwood Young People’s Centre, Longsight Lane, Harwood, BL2 3JT |
| Contact: | 01204 338190 |
| Cost: | FREE - Available to all young people - not just those receiving free school meals |
| Need to book: | No |
| Age: | 13-17yrs |
| Dates: | 21st & 28th July, 4th, 11th & 18th Aug 2026 |
| BREIGHTMET | |
| Provider Name: | Bolton Wanderers in the Community |
| Activity Overview: | A wide range of activities for young people aged 11 – 16 at Bolton St Catherine’s Academy. Football, multisports, dance coaching, arts and crafts, zorbs, silent discos and a gaming tournament |
| Session type: | Holiday Club |
| Times: | 12.00pm - 4.00pm |
| Location: | Bolton St Catherine’s Academy, Newby Road, BL2 5JG |
| Contact: | awhite@bwitc.org.uk Contact Alicia White |
| Cost: | Free for young people who are eligible for free school meals - use your unique HAF code to book! |
| Need to book: | No, priority given to those receiving free school meals |
| Age: | 11-16yrs |
| Dates: | Mondays - Thursdays between 20th July - 13th August 2026 |
| BREIGHTMET | |
| Provider Name: | Dome Park - Bolton Council *Funded by Breightmet Area Working Budget |
| Activity Overview: | Multiple activities in our sessions including sports, crafts, games, free play and much more! |
| Session type: | Play Scheme |
| Times: | Tuesdays & Fridays 1.00pm - 3.00pm |
| Location: | Dome Park, Milnthorpe Road, BL2 6PD |
| Contact: | 01204 338190 |
| Cost: | Free - Available to all young people - not just those receiving free school meals |
| Need to book: | No |
| Age: | 4*- 12yrs, No toilet facilities *4 yr olds must already be in reception |
| Dates: | 21st, 24th, 28th & 31st July, 4th, 7th, 11th, 14th, 18th & 21st Aug 2026 |
| BREIGHTMET | |
| Provider Name: | Funtime Activities Sports |
| Activity Overview: | Have a FUNTIME and make new friends this Summer with us! Explore our action-packed daily programme at The Funtime Activity Centre with easy access to public transport & on site parking! Sports Zone Acitvity: Trampolining, Dodgeball, NERF Blast, Gymnastics, Tumbling, Ninja Sports, Climbing Wall, Team & Ball Games, SUB Soccer, Football Dats, Archery, Mini Golf Creative Zone Workshops: BIG cOMEDY sHOP workshops, Afrocats Dance, BigFoot Arts Craft & Play Zone Acitvites: Arts & Crafts, Lego club, Bingo, WII Play, Interactive Games Wall, Den Building, Board Games Food Zone Activties: Little Chefs Food Programme, Cooking, Baking & Kitchen Skills Garden-Zone Avctivties Garden Gang Discovery Programme, Plant It... Watch It Grow! |
| Session type: | Multi Sports & Activities Camp SEND Specific Sessions also available |
| Times: | 9.00am-1.00pm |
| Location: | The Funtime Activity Centrea Unit 10, Kings Church Community Venue Ainsworth Mill Breightmet BL2 6QE |
| Contact: | Funtime Activites Sports - www.funtimeactivities.co.uk email us at info@funtimesactivities.co.uk |
| Cost: | Free for young people who are eligible for free school meals - use your unique HAF code to book! |
| Need to book: | Yes |
| Age: | 4 - 12yrs |
| Dates: | Any 16 sessions Mondays - Fridays 20th July - 28th Aug 2026 |
| BREIGHTMET | |
| Provider Name: | Leverhulme Young People’s Centre - Bolton Council |
| Activity Overview: | Multiple activities in our centre such as sports, crafts, games, baking and much more! |
| Session type: | Junior Youth Session |
| Times: | Wednesdays 6.30pm - 8.30pm |
| Location: | Leverhulme Young People’s Centre, Long Lane, Darcy Lever, BL2 6EB |
| Contact: | 01204 338190 |
| Cost: | Free - Available to all young people - not just those receiving free school meals |
| Need to book: | No |
| Age: | 9 - 12yrs |
| Dates: | 22nd & 29th July, 5th, 12th & 19th Aug 2026 |
| BREIGHTMET | |
| Provider Name: | Leverhulme Young People’s Centre - Bolton Council |
| Activity Overview: | Multiple activities in our centre such as sports, crafts, games, baking and much more! |
| Session type: | Play Scheme |
| Times: | Tuesdays & Thursdays 4.00pm - 6.00pm |
| Location: | Leverhulme Young People’s Centre, Long Lane, Darcy Lever, BL2 6EB |
| Contact: | 01204 338190 |
| Cost: | FREE Available to all young people - not just those receiving free school meals |
| Need to book: | No |
| Age: | 4*- 12yrs, *4 yr olds must already be in reception |
| Dates: | 21st, 23rd, 28th & 30th July, 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th & 20th Aug 2026 |
| BREIGHTMET | |
| Provider Name: | Leverhulme Young People’s Centre - Bolton Council |
| Activity Overview: | Multiple activities in our centre such as sports, crafts, games, baking and much more! |
| Session type: | Youth Session |
| Times: | Mondays & Thursdays 6.30pm - 8.45pm |
| Location: | Leverhulme Young People’s Centre, Long Lane, Darcy Lever, BL2 6EB |
| Contact: | 01204 338190 |
| Cost: | FREE Available to all young people - not just those receiving free school meals |
| Need to book: | No |
| Age: | 13 - 17yrs |
| Dates: | 20th, 23rd, 27th & 30th July, 3rd, 6th, 10th, 13th, 17th & 20th Aug 2026 |
| BREIGHTMET | |
| Provider Name: | Little Bats Learning C.I.C. |
| Activity Overview: | Woodland Wonder – the Summer edition Build a den, climb trees, chill in the hammock, learn tool skills, do nature craft, cook over the fire, pick blackberries and other free foods, play games, play, make new friends, and much much more. We run from The Roost and take daily trips/adventures into Seven Acres. |
| Session type: | Forest School |
| Times: | 4pm – general. 10am-1pm – SEND. 2-5pm - teens |
| Location: | The Roost at Bright Meadows, between 8 & 10 Ashley Avenue, Bolton, BL2 5AR (for general & SEND). Seven Acres Local Nature Reserve – meet at The Roost at Bright Meadows – address above – for secondary group. |
| Contact: | https://littlebatslearning.org/sessions/ |
| Cost: | Free, but most places for children eligible for FSM. Contact Elanor on 07818 925678 to see if there are other places available. |
| Need to book: | Yes |
| Age: | General 5-13; SEND 5-13; Teens 13-16 |
| Dates: | General 20th – 23rd July, 27th – 30th July, 3rd – 6th Aug, 10th – 13th Aug. SEND & Teens sessions: 24th, 31st July, 7th, 14th August 2026 |
| BREIGHTMET | |
| Provider Name: | Waggon Road Young People’s Centre - Bolton Council |
| Activity Overview: | Multiple activities in our centre such as sports, crafts, games, baking and much more! |
| Session type: | Junior Youth Session |
| Times: | Thursdays 6.30pm - 8.30pm |
| Location: | Waggon Road Young People’s Centre, Waggon Road, Breightmet, BL2 5AB |
| Contact: | 01204 338190 |
| Cost: | Free - Available to all young people - not just those receiving free school meals |
| Need to book: | No |
| Age: | 9-12yrs |
| Dates: | 23rd & 30th July, 6th, 13th & 20th Aug 2026 |
| BREIGHTMET | |
| Provider Name: | Waggon Road Young People’s Centre - Bolton Council |
| Activity Overview: | Multiple activities in our centre such as sports, crafts, games, baking and much more! |
| Session type: | Play Scheme |
| Times: | Mondays & Wednesdays 4.00pm - 6.00pm |
| Location: | Waggon Road Young People’s Centre, Waggon Road, Breightmet, BL2 5AB |
| Contact: | 01204 338190 |
| Cost: | Free - Available to all young people - not just those receiving free school meals |
| Need to book: | No |
| Age: | 4*- 12yrs, *4 yr olds must already be in reception |
| Dates: | 20th, 22nd, 27th & 29th July, 3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th, 17th & 19th Aug 2026 |
| BREIGHTMET | |
| Provider Name: | Waggon Road Young People’s Centre - Bolton Council |
| Activity Overview: | Multiple activities in our centre such as sports, crafts, games, baking and much more! |
| Session type: | Youth Session |
| Times: | Wednesdays 6.30pm - 8.45pm |
| Location: | Waggon Road Young People’s Centre, Waggon Road, Breightmet, BL2 5AB |
| Contact: | 01204 338190 |
| Cost: | FREE - Available to all young people - not just those receiving free school meals |
| Need to book: | No |
| Age: | 13 - 17yrs |
| Dates: | 22nd & 29th July, 5th, 12th & 19th Aug 2026 |
| QUEEN'S & CENTRAL PARK | |
| Provider Name: | Flowhesion |
| Activity Overview: | Our Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme has been designed to provide children and young people aged 8–16 with a safe, engaging, and enriching environment that supports healthy lifestyles, physical wellbeing, creativity, confidence, and positive social development during the school holidays. The programme combines nutritional education, enrichment activities, physical exercise, and specialist partner-led sessions to ensure children benefit from a wide range of enjoyable and meaningful experiences |
| Session type: | HAF Session |
| Times: | 11.00am - 3.00pm |
| Location: | Quest Community Centre, First Floor, Salop Street, Bolton, BL2 1DZ |
| Contact: | Aisha Khan, 07878 989 613 or 01204 275106 |
| Cost: | Free for young people eligible for free school meals - just use your unique HAF code! |
| Need to book: | Yes |
| Age: | 8 - 16 yrs |
| Dates: | 20th - 23rd July, 27th - 30th July, 3rd - 6th Aug, 10th - 13th Aug 2026 |
| TONGE WITH THE HAULGH | |
| Provider Name: | Castle Hill Young People Centre - Bolton Council |
| Activity Overview: | Multiple activities in our centre such as sports, crafts, games, baking and much more! |
| Session type: | HAF Play Scheme |
| Times: | Mondays - Fridays 11.00am - 3.00pm |
| Location: | Castle Hill Young People Centre, Castleton Street, Tonge Moor, Bolton, BL2 2JW |
| Contact: | 01204 338190 |
| Cost: | FREE to those in receipt of free school meals |
| Need to book: | Yes ring Castle Hill 01204 338190 |
| Age: | 4* - 12yrs *4 yrs must already be in reception |
| Dates: | Mondays - Fridays from 20th July - 21st Aug 2026 |
| TONGE WITH THE HAULGH | |
| Provider Name: | Castle Hill Young People Centre - Bolton Council |
| Activity Overview: | Multiple activities in our centre such as sports, crafts, music, games, baking and much more! |
| Session type: | Junior Youth Session |
| Times: | Fridays 6.30pm - 8.30pm |
| Location: | Castle Hill Young People Centre, Castleton Street, Tonge Moor, Bolton, BL2 2JW |
| Contact: | 01204 338190 |
| Cost: | FREE - Available to all young people - not just those receiving free school meals |
| Need to book: | No (but recommended) |
| Age: | 9 - 12yrs |
| Dates: | 24th & 31st July, 7th, 14th & 21st Aug 2026 |
| TONGE WITH THE HAULGH | |
| Provider Name: | Castle Hill Young People Centre - Bolton Council |
| Activity Overview: | Multiple activities in our centre such as sports, crafts, music, games, baking and much more! |
| Session type: | Youth Session |
| Times: | Mondays & Wednesdays 6.30pm-8.45pm |
| Location: | Castle Hill Young People Centre, Castleton Street, Tonge Moor, Bolton, BL2 2JW |
| Contact: | 01204 338190 |
| Cost: | FREE - Available to all young people - not just those receiving free school meals |
| Need to book: | No |
| Age: | 13 - 17yrs |
| Dates: | 20th, 22nd, 27th & 29th July, 3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th, 17th & 19th Aug 2026 |
| TONGE WITH THE HAULGH | |
| Provider Name: | Lansdown Road Muga - Bolton Council |
| Activity Overview: | Multiple activities in our centre such as sports, crafts, music, games, baking and much more! |
| Session type: | Play Scheme |
| Times: | Thursdays 1.00pm - 3.00pm |
| Location: | Lansdown Road (In the muga), BL2 2JH |
| Contact: | 01204 338190 |
| Cost: | Free - Available to all young people - not just those receiving free school meals |
| Need to book: | No |
| Age: | 4*- 12yrs, No toilet facilities *4 yr olds must already be in reception |
| Dates: | 23rd & 30th July, 6th, 13th & 20th Aug 2026 |
| TONGE WITH THE HAULGH | |
| Provider Name: | Tonge Moor Park - Bolton Council *Funded by Tonge with the Haulgh Area Working Budget |
| Activity Overview: | Multiple activities in our centre such as sports, crafts, music, games, baking and much more! |
| Session type: | Play Scheme |
| Times: | Fridays 4.00pm - 6.00pm |
| Location: | Tonge Moor Park, Parkdale Road, BL2 6PD |
| Contact: | 01204 338190 |
| Cost: | Free - Available to all young people - not just those receiving free school meals |
| Need to book: | No |
| Age: | 4*- 12yrs, No toilet facilities *4 yr olds must already be in reception |
| Dates: | 24th & 31st July, 7th, 14th & 21st Aug 2026 |