Essex ActivAte Holiday Activity and Food Programme

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22nd Mar 2021

Active Essex are delivering the Essex ActivAte holiday activity and food programme across Essex on behalf of Essex County Council.

Through the Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays Essex ActivAte will deliver a blended offer of support which will include face to face holiday activity for primary school aged children, an outreach offer for secondary school aged children, nutrition education for all of the family,  a schedule of fun sessions and activities taking place virtually through the Keep Essex Active YouTube channel as well as holiday activity packs. 

Over Easter they are launching over 65 ActivAte clubs across Essex, including specialist clubs for SEND pupils and mental wellbeing hubs. These clubs are completely free for young people who are eligible for benefits based free school meals or working families who need additional support this Easter holidays.

Clubs will include fun activities, arts and crafts for at least four hours a day over the eight days of the Easter holidays. Plus every child attending will get a healthy, tasty lunch!

Please click this link to view the leaflet for more information and for Easter club booking links please check out the Active Essex website: https://www.activeessex.org/activateeasterbooking/.

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