Holiday activities and food programme
Works to expand Watergate School and provide a new adventure playground and multi-use games area on the Dumps site started on Monday 14 April, with the removal of the old adventure play equipment scheduled to start on Tuesday 22 April.
As part of this project, a new and improved adventure play facility will be provided, along with a high-quality multi-use games area and adjacent natural play space.
The project is expected to reach completion in late spring 2026, with play facilities available for the summer holidays and school facilities open for the start of the autumn term. Throughout the works, every effort will be made to minimise disruption to the school and local community, and youth service provision will continue onsite for as long as feasibly possible.
We are really pleased to continue supporting the delivery of this programme, with many providers offering various fun-packed sessions, including arts, crafts, sports and trips that will run throughout the School Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays.
There will be free activities and lunches for children and young people who are:
- aged 4 to 16 years (reception to year 11)
- in receipt of benefit-related Free School Meals
Each club will provide:
- a wide range of exciting activities to suit different ages and personalities
- fun physical activity sessions
- free, nutritious, and tasty food
How to book activities
Families who receive benefit related free school meals will receive a HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) Code via email or text message.
This code lets you access a webpage with details of all activities and book your child’s space. Make sure you follow the link and instructions in the message.
Each code is unique to each family. Families with more than one child will get a code for each child.
If you haven’t received a HAF code and your child receives, benefit related free school meals, or if you require any support with bookings, contact HAF Programme.
We also have a number of places available on a first come, first serve basis for parents and carers who are experiencing hardship, but whose children do not receive free school meals. Email the team on the email address above if you’d like to apply for one of these places.
- find out if your child's entitled to free school meals during term-time
- see what SEND Short Breaks are available in the borough with our SEND Local Offer
- get help and advice on a range of issues affecting you and your family from Lewisham Family Information Service
Summer HAF activities by area
Bellingham
Genius Tuition
Creative arts, fun games and multi-sports activities.
- ages: 5-13 years
- venue: Athelney Primary School, Athelney St, London SE6 3LD
- dates and time:
- Monday 4 August-Thursday 7 August, 11am-3pm
- Monday 11 August-Thursday 14 August,11am-3pm
- Monday 18 August-Thursday 21 August, 11am-3pm
- Monday 25 August-Thursday 28 August,11am-3pm
Blackheath
Superkids Club
Themed weeks, arts and crafts, sports team games, constructions, cooking, table games, group games, outdoor play, building challenges treasure hunts, water games.
- ages: 4-11years
- venue: John Ball Primary School, Southvale Road, Blackheath, London SE3 0TP
- dates and times:
- 28 July-1 August, 9am-1pm
For Kids Co. Out of School Club
Multi-sports, Summer themed old school sports races, creative activities
- ages: 4-11years
- venue: For Kids Co. Kingswood Halls, Kingswood Place, London SE13 5BU
- dates:
- 28-31 July
- 4-7 August
- 11-14 August
- 18-21 August
Brockley
Arisekidz
Creativity, physical activity, arts and crafts, cooking sessions, drama, talent shows & healthy eating.
- ages: 4-12 years
- venue: St John Vale Church, Lewisham Way SE8 4EA
- dates and times:
- 4-29 August (Tuesdays to Fridays), 12 noon-4pm
Empower CIC
Indoor roller-skating activities.
- ages: 5-16years
- venue: Honor Oak Community Centre, 50 Turnham Rd, London SE4 2JD
- dates and times:
- 28 July-22 August (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays), 10.30am-2.30pm
Sports Fun 4 All
Multi-sports activities.
- ages: 5-14 years
- venue: Lucas Vale Primary School, St. Nicholas Street, SE8 4QF
- dates and times:
- Monday 28 July-Thursday 31 August,10am-2pm
- Monday 4 August-Thursday 7 August,10am-2pm
- Monday 11 August-Thursday 14 August,10am-2pm
- Monday 18 August-Thursday 21 August,10am-2pm
Catford South
Curly Riot
Arts and crafts, dance, swimming and trips.
- ages: 7-16 years
- venue: St Laurence Centre, 37 Bromley Road, London SE6 2TS
- dates and times:
- Monday 28 July-Thursday 31 August
- Monday 4 August-Thursday 7 August
- Monday 11 August-Thursday 14 August
- Monday 18 August-Thursday 21 August
Skipz Productions
- ages: 4-11 years
- venue: St Andrew’s Church hall, St Andrew’s Apostle Church, Sandhurst Road SE6 1XD
- dates:
- Monday 28 July-Thursday 21 August (Monday to Thursdays only)
Sports Fun 4 All
Football
- Ages: 5-14 years
- Venue: Lucas Vale Primary School, St. Nicholas Street, SE8 4QF
- Dates and times:
- Monday 28 July-Thursday 31 August,10am-2pm
- Monday 4 August-Thursday 7 August,10am-2pm
- Monday 11 August-Thursday 14 August,10am-2pm
- Monday 18 August-Thursday 21 August,10am-2pm
Deptford
Deptford Lionesses
Arts and crafts, football, basketball, t-shirt making, table tennis, computer games, films,
- ages: 6-13 years
- venue: Evelyn Community Centre, 9 Wotton Rd, London SE8 5TQ
- dates and times:
- Monday 28 July-Thursday 21 August, 10am-2pm
Downham
Kids Vogue Stars LTD (SEND)
Sports, (football, badminton, tennis) arts and crafts, imaginative play, free choice activities and dance. A range of activities depending on their interests.
- ages: 4-11 years
- venue: New Woodlands School, Shroffold Road, Bromley BR1 5PD
- dates and times:
- 23, 24, 25, 28 and 29 July,10am-2pm
- 4-7, August,10am-2pm
- 11-14 August,10am-2pm
Kids Vogue Stars LTD
Sports, (football, badminton, tennis) arts and crafts, imaginative play, free choice activities and dance. A range of activities depending on their interests.
- ages: 4-12 years
- venue: New Woodlands School, Shroffold Road, Bromley BR1 5PD
- dates and times:
- 23, 24, 25, 28 and 29 July, 10am-2pm
- 4-7, August, 10am-2pm
- 11-14 August,10am-2pm
Legends Learning
Physical activities, recreational activities, weekly trips. Tournaments -PlayStation 5 and many more
- ages: 6-16 years
- venue: Haberdashers' Knights Academy, Launcelot Road BR1 5EB
- dates and times:
- Monday 28 July-Thursday 21 August (Monday to Thursday weekly),11am-3pm
The Enrichment Hub
Multi-sports, arts and crafts; and exciting trips.
- Ages: 5-16 years
- Venue: Haberdashers' Knights Academy, Launcelot Road BR1 5EB
- Dates and times:
- Tuesday 29 July-Friday 15 August,10am-2pm
Pro Touch
Multi-sports activities including football, dodgeball, mini-tennis, fitness, speed and agility exercises, football-tennis, skipping, and more!
- ages: 6-14 years
- venue: Haberdashers' Knights Academy, Launcelot Road BR1 5EB
- dates and times:
- Monday 28 July-Thursday 21 August,10.30am-2.30pm
Evelyn
Pepys Community Forum
Check on English/Maths, outdoor parks and walks, visits, fun and games, healthy hot meal and snacks.
- ages: 4-14 years
- venue: Pepys Community Hub, Old Library, Foreshore, Deptford, London SE8 3BA
- dates and times:
- 4-28 August (4 days a week),10.30am-2.30pm
Grove Park
Fit For Future - Marvels Lane
Fitness with Coach Segun, cosmic yoga, sports tournaments, arts and crafts, African drumming workshop, nutritional activities, board games, parachute games, musical games, performing arts and talent show.
- ages: 4-11 years
- venue: Marvels Lane Primary School, Riddons Road, SE12 9RA
- dates and times:
- Monday 28 July-Thursday 21 August, 10am-2pm
Omega Sports
Ball sports, water games, gymnastics, arts and crafts.
- ages: 4-12 years
- venue: Baring Primary School, Linchmere Rd, London SE12 0NB
- dates and times:
- Week 1: 28-31 July
- Week 2: 4-7 August, 9am-1pm
- Week 3: 11-14 August, 9am-1pm
- Week 4: 18-21 August, 9am-1pm
Ladywell
London Youth Events
Multi-sports/ fun games/ park trips, bouncy castles.
- ages: 5-13 years
- venue: Prendergast Girls School, Adelaide Avenue, London SE4 1LE
- dates and times:
- 29 July-1 August, 10.30am-3.30pm
- 5-8 August, 10.30am-3.30pm
- 12-15 August, 10.30am-3.30pm
- 19-22 August, 10.30am-3.30pm
Our Parks
Activities, sports, arts and crafts, water fights, parachute games, face painting, breakdance sessions, slime making, biscuit decorating, themed days, nutritional activities, board games.
- ages: 5-11 years
- venue: St Marys Lewisham C of E, 329 Lewisham High St, London SE13 6NX
- dates and times:
- Monday 28 July-Thursday 21 August (Monday to Thursday),10am-2pm
Lewisham Central
Amuru
- ages: 4-16 years
- venue: Glass Mill Leisure Centre (opposite Lewisham Station), 41 Loampit Vale London SE13 7FT
- dates and times:
- 29 July-1 August, 12 noon-4pm
Dynamic Coaching
HAF summer programme of activities, mixed games and team sports.
- ages: 4-16 years
- venue: Sandhurst Primary School, Minard Road, London SE6 1NW (access via Ardgowan Road)
- dates and times:
- Week 1, 28-31 July
- Week 2, 4-7 August
- Week 3,11-14 August
- Week 4,18-21 August
New Cross
Kender Primary School
Cooking, multi-sports, games, arts and craft, forest school and gymnastics.
- ages: 4-11 years
- venue: Kender Street, New Cross, SE14 5JA
- dates and times:
- 28 July-18 August, 11am-3pm
Treasured Kids Club
Multi-sports, music, dancing, jewellery making, sand water play and painting.
- ages: 4-16 years
- venue: All Saint’s Community centre 105 New Cross road, SE14 5DJ
- dates and times:
- 28-31 July, 10am-2pm
- 4-7 August,10am-2pm
- 11-14 August,10am-2pm
- 18-21 August,10am-2pm
Excel Beyond Barriers
Arts and crafts, cooking and juice making, sports/physical activities, dancing/singing, games, trips and more.
- ages: 4-16 years
- venue: Scortney Hall, 17 Sharratt Street SE15 1EY
- dates and times:
- 28 July-21 August (Monday to Thursday), 10.30am-2.30pm
Millwall Community Trust
Football and multi-sports.
- ages: 5-13 years
- venue: Lions Centre, Bolina Road London SE16 3LD
- dates and times:
- 5-8 August,10am-2pm
- 12-15 August,10am-2pm
- 19-22 August,10am-2pm
- 26-29 August,10am-2pm
London Thunder Basketball Club
Basketball.
- ages: 10-16 years
- venue: Thunderdome unit 2 Stockholm Rd London SE16 3LP
- dates and times:
- 4-7 August,10am-2pm
- 11-14 August,10am-2pm
- 18-21 August,10am-2pm
- 26-29 August,10am-2pm
Rushey Green
Superkids Club LTD - Rushey Green
Themed weeks, arts and crafts, sports, team games, constructions, cooking table, games, group games, outdoor play, building challenges, treasure hunts and water games.
- ages: 4-11 years
- venue: Rushey Green Primary School, Culverley Road, Catford, London SE6 2LA
- dates and times:
- 28 July-1 August (Monday to Thursday),9am-1pm
Deptford Lionesses
Arts and crafts, football, basketball, t-shirt making, table tennis, computer games, films, pool, day outs and loads more!
- ages: 6-14 years
- venue: Y.O.U.R Beauty School 28 Sangley Rd, London SE6 2JH
- dates and times:
- 28 July-1 August, 10am-2pm
Telegraph Hill
Millwall Community Trust
Football and multi-sports.
- ages: 5-13 years
- venue: Turnham Academy, Turnham Road, Brockley, London SE4 2HH
- dates and times:
- 28-31 July,10am-2pm
- 4-7 August,10am-2pm
- 11-14 August,10am-2pm
- 19-22 August,10am-2pm
Somerville Youth & Play Provison
Free play at Somerville Adventure Playground, Offsite Trips, Pool Table, Table Tennis, Computer, PS4, cooking, art sessions, football, basketball and so much more.
- ages: 8-15 years
- venue: 260 Queen's Road, New Cross, London SE14 5JN
- dates and times:
- 4-29 August (Monday to Thursdays, except Bank Holiday Monday on 25 August), 11am-3pm
Whitefoot
Downs Friendship
Multi-sport, music, drumming, cookery, arts and crafts.
Offsite activities:
Horniman Museum and Gardens, parks, bowling and cinema.
- ages: 4-16 years
- venue: Goldsmith Community Centre, Castillon Road SE6 1QD
- dates and times:
- 4-7 August,10am-2pm
- 11-14 August,10am-2pm
- 19-22 August,10am-2pm
- 25-28 August,10am-2pm