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, crafts, sports and trips.
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 winter.
The Holiday Activities and Food Programme will run during the Christmas school holidays 2024/25. We will update this page nearer the time with the programme of activities.
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
Annual report
Download our report on activities delivered from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.