Holiday programme food and fun
A wide range of providers in Lewisham are supporting the delivery of this programme, offering various fun-packed sessions, including arts and crafts and sports.
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
The programme is provided during Easter, summer and Christmas.
Summer 2023 holiday activities and fun
We’re pleased to announce details of our fun-filled programme for the Summer holidays.
Once again, we’ve teamed up with a range of local organisations to offer a diverse range of free activities. There is something for everyone – from sports and drama, to arts, crafts and cooking.
Remember – you need to book your activity in advance. Places are allocated on first-come, first-served basis and are prioritised for children eligible for Free School Meals.
How to book
Details of each activity are listed below. Please contact the providers directly to sign up or if you need more information about a specific activity.
Activity listings
| Organisation and activity | Booking | Dates and hours | Venue | Spaces |
| Arisekidz Clubs Sports, arts and crafts, games, construction, cooking, singing, drama, and more. 4-12 years. | Arisekidz Clubs online booking form. Phone: 07307170737 Email: info@arisekidz.co.uk | 31 Jul to 24 Aug (Mon-Thurs) 12pm - 4pm | St John's Vale, Church Hall, SE8 4EA | |
| Ballers Sports Coaching Downham Whitefoot Lane Multi-sports camp.10-16 years. | Phone: 020 71013 652 Email: admin@ballerssportscoaching.com | 27 Jul to 17 Aug (Mon-Thurs) 2pm - 6pm | Whitefoot Lane Playing Fields, Downderry Road, | Yes |
| Ballers Sports Coaching Elm Lane Multi-sports camp. 4-14 years. | Phone: 020 71013 652 | 24 Jul to 17 Aug (Mon-Thurs) 10am - 2pm | Elm Lane Playing Fields, | Yes |
| Ballers Sports Coaching Sydenham School Multi-sports camp. 4-14 years. | Phone: 020 71013 652 Email: admin@ballerssportscoaching.com | 24 Jul to 17 Aug (Mon-Thurs) 10am - 3pm | Sydenham School, Dartmouth Road, SE26 4RD | No |
| Brixton Ballers Wheelchair Basketball (Disability Inclusive Sports Coaching-DISC) Disability and inclusive sports. 8-16 years. | Phone Austin: 07946157023 Email: austin@disc-uk.com | 24 Jul to 17 Aug (Mon-Thurs) 11am-3pm | Honor Oak Community Centre, SE4 2JD | Yes |
| Deptford Lionesses (Catford) Arts and crafts, football, NFL Flag and much more. 6-16 years. | Deptford Lionesses online booking form. Whatsapp: 07377431927 Email: deptfordlioness@gmail.com | 24 Jul to 17 Aug (Mon-Thurs) 10am-2pm | Y.O.U.R Centre, SE6 2JH | No |
| Deptford Lionesses Deptford Arts and crafts, football, NFL Flag and much more. 6-16 years. | Deptford Lionesses online booking form. Whatsapp: 07377431927 Email: deptfordlioness@gmail.com | 24 Jul to 17 Aug (Mon-Thurs) 10am-2pm | Evelyn community centre, Deptford, SE8 5TQ | No |
| Dynamic Coaching Sports, games, football, local trips, arts and crafts.5-15 years. | Dynamic Coaching online booking form. | 24 Jul - 17 Aug (Mon-Thurs) 10am-2pm | St Marks', Downham, Baudwin Road, Catford, SE6 1RN. | Yes |
| Enable Physical activity, sessions on healthy eating, a weekly masterclass, and a social space for your children to make friends. Classes planned in boxing, DJing, archery, and much more. 11-16 years. | Email: Hannah on hmiles@enablelc.org | 26 Jul to Friday 18 Aug (every Tue-Fri) 10am - 2pm | Lewisham CommUNITY Space, Unit 17 (opposite H&M) Lewisham Shopping Centre, Molesworth St, London SE13 7HB | |
| FD Sports CIC Footballing fun. 4-16 years. | Create an account on the FD Sports CIC website Send an email to info@footballdomination.com with HAF code. | 24 Jul to 11 Aug (Mon-Fri) 10am-2pm | Bellingham Leisure Centre, 5 Randlesdown Road, SE6 3BT | Yes |
| Fit 4 Future - Marvels Lane Multi-activity sessions for children, with fun fitness-based sessions and activities including Cosmic Yoga. 4-11 years. | 24 Jul to 16 Aug (Mon-Thurs) 10am-2pm | Marvels Lane Primary School, | No | |
| For Kids Co. Ltd. Holiday club with activities including sports, arts and craft and team games. 5-11 years. | Phone Rachel Wiltshire: 07578348844 / 020 8318 2997 Email: info@forkidsco.com | 24 Jul to 4 Aug (Mon-Fri) 2-6pm | Kingswood Halls, Kingswood Place, SE13 5BU | Yes |
| Free to be Kids A five day outdoor activity-focused residential break. 8-13 years. | Referral by Lewisham schools or social care professionals. Families can self refer by emailing hello@freetobekids.org.uk | 5 day breaks available 21 Jul to 31 Aug | Residential near Orpington. | No |
| Giggles Childcare Services Providing games, sports, DJ’ing, football, Arts and craft. 4-12 years. | Visit the Giggles Childcare Services website Phone: 07961290687 / 07949 662 268 | 24 Jul to 18 Aug (Mon-Fri) 10am-2pm | The Grove Centre, 2 Jews Walk, Sydenham, SE26 6LP | Yes |
| Kender School Forest School with arts and crafts, cooking, healthy eating, sports and more. 4-11 years. | 24 to 11 Aug (Mon-Fri) 11am-3pm | Kender school, Kender Street, New Cross, SE14 5JA | No | |
| Kids Vouge Stars Performing Arts Dance, drama, sports, outdoor play and arts and crafts. 4-12 years old. | Phone: 020 8922 1904 or 07943719496 Email info@kidsvogestars.co.uk | 1-25 Aug (Tues-Fri) 10am-2pm | Grove Park Community Group (The Ringway Centre), 268 Baring Road, SE12 0DS. | No |
| London Thunder Basketball Club Basketball community Camp. 11-16 years. | Phone: 07970932562 | 24 Jul to 18 Aug (Mon-Fri) 10am-3pm | Basketball Club, Unit 2, Stockholm Road, SE16 3LP | Yes |
| London Youth Events CIC Activity camp.6-13 years. | WhatsApp Josh Franklin: 07951251332 | 1 to 25 Aug (Tues-Fri) 10.30am-3.30pm | Prendergast Girls School, SE4 1LE | Yes |
| Millwall Community Trust Lions Centre Multi-sports camp. 5-16 years. | 24 Jul to 17 Aug (Mon-Thurs) 10am-2pm | Lions Centre, Bolina Road, SE16 3LD | No | |
| Junior Adventures Group Multi-activity holiday club designed to help children explore their capabilities, make friends, and have fun! 5-11 years. | Junior Adventures Group online booking form. Phone: 0333 577 1533 | 24 Jul to 17 Aug 10am-2pm | St Bartholmews CofE Primary school, 19 The peak, SE26 4LJ | |
| Millwall Community Trust Older Lions Centre Multi-sports camp. 14-16 years. | Millwall Community Trust Older Lions Centre online booking form. | 24 Jul to 17 Aug (Mon-Thurs) 2.30-6.30pm | Lions Centre, Bolina Road, SE16 3LD | No |
| Millwall Community Trust Turnham Multi-sports camp. 5-16 years. | 24 Jul to 17 Aug (Mon-Thurs) 10am-2pm | Turnham Academy Primary School, Turnham Road, SE4 2HH | No | |
| Omega Sportz Invicta Primary School Deptford A wide range of activities including science experiments; dance; sports, arts and crafts; cooking and music. 4-12 years. | Omega Sportz online booking form use online code FSM2023. Phone: 07444592073 Email: info@omegasportz.com | 24 Jul to 17 Aug (Mon-Thurs) 9am-1pm | Invicta Primary School, Trevithick Street, SE8 3HL | No |
| Our Parks 5- 11 years | Telephone: 07306297789 | 24 Jul – 17Aug | St Mary’s Lewisham CE Primary School, 329 Lewisham High Street, SE13 6NX | |
| Pepys Community Forum Educational activities, fun, games, visits to places of interest and physical activities. Also indoor exercise and outdoor playgrounds. 4-10 years. | Email: admin@pepys.community | 27 Jul to 17 Aug (Mon-Thurs) 10.30am-2.30pm | Pepys Community Hub, Old Library, Foreshore, SE8 3BA | Yes |
| Sedgehill Academy Fun and engaging multi-skills camp. 10-14 years. | Email: Aston.Barrett@sedgehillacademy.org.uk | 24 Jul to 10 Aug (Mon-Thurs) 10am-2pm | Sedgehill Rd, SE6 3QN | |
| Skipz Productions cic 4-16 years. | Skipz Productions online booking form Email: skipzhaflewisham@gmail.com | 31 Aug to 24 Aug 10am - 2pm | St James Hatcham CE School, St James, SE14 6AD | |
| Sporting Way Fun sports and arts holiday activities. 8-14 years. | Phone: 07737505867 Email: contactus@sportingway.co.uk | 24 Jul to 17 Aug (Mon-Thurs) 10am-3pm | Grove Park Youth Club, Marvels Lane, Grove Park, SE12 9PR | Yes |
| Sports Fun 4 all – Brockley 7-14 years | Phone: WhatsApp Kieran Connolly on 07432121741 | 24 Jul – 17 Aug ( Mon – Thurs) 10am - 2pm | Honor Oak Estate Bluecage opposite Staveley House Turnham Road, SE4 2HU | |
| Sports Fun 4 all – Deptford 11 - 16 years | Phone: WhatsApp Kieran Connolly on 07432121741 | 24 Jul – 17 Aug ( Mon – Thurs) 10am - 2pm | Deptford Lounge, 9 Griffin Street, SE8 4RJ | |
| St Andrews Centre Summer Play Scheme Fun sports and arts holiday activities. 5-11 years. | Phone: Andrew Gill 07377338313 Email: saintandys@aol.com | 24 Jul to 17 Aug (Mon-Thurs) 8.30am-12.30 or 1pm-5pm | St Andrews Community Centre, SE4 2SA | No |
| Superkids Club at John Ball Primary School Summer Holiday Club for children. Activities include sports, arts and craft, team games and trips. Breakfast and cooked lunch included. 4-11 years. | Superkids online booking form. Phone: 07732305454 | 24 Jul to 17 Aug (Mon-Thurs) 9am-1pm | John Ball Primary School, Southvale Road, SE3 0TP | Yes |
| Superkids Club at Lucas Vale Primary School Summer Holiday Club for children. Activities include sports, arts and craft, team games and trips. Breakfast and cooked lunch included. 4-11 years. | Superkids online booking form. Phone: 07732305454 | 24 Jul to 17 Aug (Mon-Thurs) 9am-1pm | Lucas Vale Primary School, St Nicholas Street, SE8 4QY | Yes |
| Superkids Club at Rushey Green Primary School Summer Holiday Club for children. Activities include sports, arts and craft, team games and trips. Breakfast and cooked lunch included. 4-11 years. | Superkids online booking form. Phone: 07732305454 | 24 Jul to 17 Aug (Mon-Thurs) 9am-1pm | Rushey Green Primary School, Culverley Road, SE6 2LA | No |
| Talent Acquisition Group Activities will include samba drumming, graphic design, sports days, smoothie making, talent shows, community projects and more. 7-16 years. | Email: mamponsah1991@gmail.com | 24 Jul to 17 Aug (Mon-Thurs) 12-4pm | Ten Em Bee, Development Centre, Old Bromley Road, BR1 4JY | Yes |
| The Albany Arts, crafting, drawing, and gardening. 6-16 years. | The Albany online booking form. Phone: text 07984355826 Email: summerarts@thealbany.org.uk | 14 Jul to 24 Aug (Mon-Thurs) 10am-2pm | The Albany,Douglas Way, Deptford, SE8 4AG | |
| The Enrichment Hub Sports, arts and crafts, trips, drama. 5-16 years. | The Enrichment Hub online booking Email: theenrichment.h@gmail.com | 25 Jul-11 Aug (Tues-Fri) 10am-2pm | Haberdashers' Knights Academy, Launcelot Road, Bromley, BR1 5EB. | |
| Treasured Kids Art and craft, puzzles, music and dancing, water play, outdoor trips and sport activities. 4-16 years. | Phone: 074228829012 Email: treasuredkidshaven@gmail.com | 24 Jul to 17 Aug (Mon-Thurs) 8.30am-12.30 9am-1pm 10am-2pm 12-4pm 1-5pm 2-6pm | All saints community centre, 105 New cross road, SE14 5DJ | No |
| UK Latin Community Arts and crafts, food and nutrition, sports and well-being activities, and outdoor trips. 6-14 years. | UK Latin Community online booking form. Phone: 07491993524 Email: info@uklatincommunity.org | 24 Jul to 17 Aug (Mon-Thurs) 1-5pm | Orchard Gardens Community Centre, Columbine way, SE13 7LQ | |
| Youth First Bellingham Sports and fitness, arts and crafts, games and fun. 6-16 years. | 25 Jul to 18 Aug (Tues-Fri) 12-4pm | Bellingham Youth Club, SE6 3TT | No | |
| Youth First TNG Sports and fitness, arts and crafts, games and fun. 6-16 years. | 25 Jul to 18 Aug (Tues-Fri) 12-4pm | TNG Youth & Community Centre, SE26 6AD | Yes | |
| Youth First Woodpecker Sports and fitness, arts and crafts, games and fun. 6-16 years. | Youth First online booking form. | 25 Jul to 18 Aug (Tues-Fri) 12-4pm | Woodpecker Youth Club, SE14 6EU | No |
If you have any questions or need support with booking, please contact HAFProgramme@Lewisham.gov.uk.
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