2013 February Half Term Holiday Activity Programme

February 2013 ProgrammeWelcome to our bumper edition of activities for this February half term!This year’s half term is sure to be an exciting one with over 40 sports,arts and museum courses throughout the district. Many of the activitiesare indoors so the weather can’t spoil our fun and some are even free.It’s all set to be an amazing week!

New activities for this year include a special learn to swimweek at Salt Ayre Sports Centre, a skate park at RegentPark and a habitat trail quiz at Happy Mount Park. Asalways, our places sell out fast, so make sure you bookearly to secure your place.

Whatever you decide to try this holiday, you’re sure to have lots of fun, make new friends and have a trulymemorable experience.

How to use this guide The details for all of our holiday activities can be foundin this brochure, listed in both A to Z format and in a dayby day format. The back page also has an ‘at a glance’section that lists all the activities in date order.

Please note that each workshop has differentrequirements e.g. age, specific clothing, venues varyand transport is sometimes provided. Please see eachworkshop individually. Please also note that due to someworkshops being outdoors they are weather dependantand can be cancelled on the day. If you are concerned onthe day if a particular activity is running or not, pleasecontact Salt Ayre Sports Centre for confirmation.

Activities for under 8 year oldsThroughout our brochure you will find lots more workshops for 4 to 7 year olds.

NOTE: A responsible adult must stay on site during any workshop for children under 8years old. Parents are expected to take part with their child in some workshops.

ContentsBooking Information 4

A-Z Activity Guide 6

All you need to know

about the activities on offer.

Activity Programme 11

Day-to-day guide to

all the activities on offer.

Booking Form Centre

All bookings MUST be

made by filling in this form.

At A Glance Back

All the activities available

in a quick-to-view format.

3Sports, arts and museum courses for children and young people.

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Booking InformationBookings can be taken in person, by post and by phone from Monday 28 January.

1. To book and pay in person

Bookings with cash and card payments can be made in person by visiting Salt Ayre Sports Centre

between 8am and 9pm Monday to Friday, or between 8.30am and 6pm Saturday and Sunday.

Be sure to have a fully completed booking form for each applicant and your payment.

2. To book and pay by phone (payments of £2.50 or more only)To book and pay for your activities by phone, call the Holiday Activity Programme Booking and

Information Line on 01524 842493 - Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm or 01524 847540 - Monday

to Friday, 8am to 8pm and weekends 8am to 6pm. Our friendly staff will guide you through the

booking process.

Please have the following details at hand:

All the information on the pink booking form in the centre of the programme including:

• Activity name and Activity reference number (e.g. ACT01)

• Your credit / debit card details

All applicants for the Holiday Activity Programme will require a parent or guardian declaration.

This will be done during your booking.

ACCEPTED CARDS

Please note that booking is required for all Lancaster City Council

activities including all FREE activities using the methods below. Any

activities that are provided by Heysham Swimming Pool, Lancaster

museums or Lancaster Castle must be booked directly with them.

Full contact details are provided throughout this booklet.


Additional InformationActivity information - We strongly advise that all participants wear suitable clothing for the

activity that they are due to take part in. Information about suitable clothing or requirements

for each session can be found in pages 11 to 16.

Disabled access - Where possible, we use premises which are fully accessible. If you would like

more information, please do not hesitate to contact the holiday activity team on 01524 582825.

Enquiries and further details - The Holiday Activity Programme Office is based at:

Salt Ayre Sports Centre, Salt Ayre Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5JS.

Passport to Leisure holders - If your child has or is included on a Passport to Leisure card, they are

entitled to £1 discount per activity.

To obtain extra brochures or for general enquiries, please contact the Holiday Activity Programme

Information and Booking Line on 01524 842493. Further booking forms can be downloaded from

the council’s website at www.lancaster.gov.uk/holidayprogramme.

The programme is correct at the time of going to print. However, the organisers reserve the right to make changes. Participationin all the activities is entirely at the participant’s own risk. Lancaster City Council regrets that under no circumstances can refundsbe given, unless the council cancels the activity due to minimum numbers or any unforeseen circumstances.

Badge swimThis is a great opportunity to test your swimming and get rewarded for your efforts. You can swim upto 5,000 metres in this session at Heysham Pool. How far will you get? A badge and certificate areincluded in the price.

BadmintonWhy not pop down this half term for an action packed badminton session? Practice and hone yourskills then take them into a few fun tournaments and games.

Be a zoo keeperHave you got what it takes to become a zoo keeper for the day? Working with our zoo keepers atWilliamson Park you will learn how to look after animals, help feed them and get the Butterfly Houseready for opening. Are you brave enough to handle some of our mini-beasts? This will be a greatmorning for anyone interested in animals.

Bird watching NEW!Join our bird watching group as we spot birds along Morecambe Promenade. You’ll learn to identifybirds using special spotter sheets and find out what food they love to eat.

Blue, green, yellow, dead - live action zombie gameIt's dark, claustrophobic - you have a mission - to find three vials - Blue... Green... Yellow... If you don'tyou could end up DEAD! You’re armed with a high quality paintball gun... there are trapdoors,confined spaces and dead ends and then there are the zombies... time is short... can you succeed?Will you survive? Please note that the paintball guns are only used to shoot zombies (not each other).You must have a reasonable level of fitness to participate in this activity.

Crazy inflatable funMake a splash this half term with two hours of mayhem in Salt Ayre pool. You’ll love racing along ourspooky inflatable ghost ship and playing with our huge range of inflatable toys and floats. The waterslide and spa pool are open and there’s great music to get you in the party mood. The baby pool willalso be open so that younger children can have fun too.

Crown green bowling bonanzaBowls is a great sport that's suitable for all. The session teaches you the basics of the game and youcan learn new skills in a number of fun games and activities.

A-Z - Activity GuideSports, arts, nature and play activities provided by Lancaster City Council

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Cycle gamesIf you know how to cycle, then why not try the challenge of playing some games whilst riding yourbike? Enjoy competing in pairs or in teams with activities such as the slalom and cone-heads to namebut a few. Challenge yourself to do the balance box and many more exciting games in this fun andactive session.

Diving schoolLearn how to dive with our fully qualified swimming teacher. Learn how to perform sitting, standingdives, dive through hoops and dive down to the bottom of the deep end for treasure.

DodgeballGet yourself down to Salt Ayre to have a go at this totally crazy sport. This action packed two hoursession will allow you to gain the skills needed to take part in a series of dodgeball matches that willtest your co-ordination, movement and balance. So why not come along, learn a new sport and havea fun and fantastic time.

Extreme Sports - Skiing / indoor skydiving / climbing / snow carver NEW!Calling all you adrenaline junkies! Test your nerves with a day packed full of excitement at Airkix andChill Factore. We start the day with two 60 second indoor skydives*. For this activity you are given allthe safety equipment and are supervised at all times whilst inside the skydiving area. To see the skydive in action visit Airkix.com. After the skydiving we make our way over to the Chill Factore wherethe adventure continues with a 1 hour skiing lesson on real snow! Then it’s onto the indoor climbingwall to test your head for heights before making our way back onto the snow to experience the NEWsnow carving sledging. This specially designed sledge allows you to dodge and weave down theslope at incredible speeds. All the activities are supervised by experienced, qualified coaches and allthe equipment is supplied. You just need all the right clothing and a packed lunch, oh and don’tforget nerves of steel! This great day out that would cost £94 if booked individually, but with us it’savailable for the bargain price of £35.

*To take your skydiving experience to the max, why not dare to try the high-flyer challenge using a 30ft high chamber? If you areup for it, this experience will cost an extra £5 per person on the day.

Habitat trail quiz NEW!Come along to this exciting new habitat trail in the woodland area of Happy Mount Park. Let’s explorethis walk together and discover some interesting facts about the creatures that live there.

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Did you know? All our holiday activitiesare run by trained professionals who areexperts at working with young people.Whatever you get up to this holiday, restassured that you will be in safe hands!

Indoor climbingCome and try the new indoor climbing wall at the newly built Lancaster University sports centre. Thissession is suitable for both beginners and advanced climbers. You will receive expert tuition on howto overcome the slabs, the vertical and overhanging walls. Please note you MUST wear laced uptrainers to take part in this activity.

Indoor mini OlympicsDo you fancy being the next Olympic champion? If so this could be your first step in achieving a goldmedal in the future. Your all-round athletic skills will be tested in two hours of action-packed eventsincluding long jump, javelin, shot put, sprint and relay.

Junior football coaching NEW!A fun and informative session that’s perfect for anyone wanting to improve their football skills. Thistwo hour session includes a series of training exercises including dribbling, shooting and penaltytaking followed by some matches to test your new skills. This activity is aimed at younger childrenand the emphasis is on fun.

Learn to cycleThis short course is aimed at children who cannot yet ride or still use stabilisers. Please bring aroadworthy bike which allows the seat to be lowered so that your child can get his/her feet flat onthe ground and suitable clothing for being outdoors.

Morecambe FC v Bristol Rovers (tour, coaching and match)This is an amazing opportunity to watch our local team take on Bristol Rovers. Join us for a tour of theGlobe Arena and then receive a coaching session from Morecambe FC's own coaches. Finish the dayby watching the exciting match against Bristol Rovers. Please note that young people are fullysupervised at all times including during the match.

OrienteeringExperience the great outdoors with this fun and friendly orienteering session. Learn some mapreading skills and try them out on the exciting orienteering course around Williamson Park.

Outdoor footballTaking place on the Astroturf football pitch, you can practice your skills in some set drills. Then takethose skills that you’ve learned or practised into some short sided matches.

Racket sportsA quick fire session that’s both challenging and enjoyable. You’ll be involved in a fun competitionplaying badminton, short tennis and table tennis. Not only can you improve your skills, you may beable to win a small prize.

Rookie lifeguard Learn some key lifesaving skills whilst having fun and keeping fit. This special session at HeyshamSwimming Pool is the perfect training ground for the lifeguards of the future. You’ll learn lifesavingskills, basic first aid and procedures which one day could save someone's life.

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Skate park NEW!Experience the thrill of our skate park. Test yourself with our ramps and jumps. Bring your own bikeor skate board or you can borrow one of ours. Helmets will be provided.

Skiing for beginners / tubing / luging - family funThis exciting session is ideal for children and parents alike. Learn to ski down the dry-ski slope atPendle Ski Club and learn how to turn, race and most importantly stop. After the skiing and a spot oflunch the fun keeps on going with a tubing and luging session. This session is led by the club’s ownexpert instructors and is ideal for beginners. Please note a maximum of two parents per child. Also amaximum of two children per parent. You must attend this workshop with a parent whatever yourage and the parent also has to pay.

SportzcrazyAre you sports crazy? Then join us for two hours of indoor sports including football, dodgeball, Danishlong ball and many more. This is a great session for anyone who is crazy for sports.

Treasure huntCan you solve the clues, put together the puzzle and discover where the treasure is hidden? If socome along and take part in this fun and exciting Treasure Hunt. Will you find the treasure?

T-shirt designingShow off your artistic side and design your own t-shirt using a variety of materials that we willprovide. You can take home anything you make in the session.

Water polo weekA fantastic introduction to the fun and challenging sport of water polo. This week long course is takenby a long-standing member of the Great Britain water polo team. During each session you’ll learn allthe skills needed to be a water polo player and put them into practice with a few small sidedmatches. So why not try something new this half term and enrol on water polo week?

Wet and dry dayA totally brilliant day not to be missed at Salt Ayre Sports Centre. Starting with a brief introductionabout the day's activities, it's off to the pool for our famous fun and floats session until lunchtime.Please note that lunch is not provided but you can take advantage of the excellent menu at the FreshAyre Cafe. After lunch it's off to the main sports hall for an afternoon of sporting fun and mayhem.Included in this action packed afternoon will be dodgeball, football and Danish long ball.

A quick guide to some other fantastic family events

happening in the first half of 2013.

for yourdiary!DatesMarchMarch 30 – 31

Easter Eggstravaganza at

Morecambe Festival Market

01524 582808

April20 April and various dates until

20 July: Lancashire Witches

Guided Walks

015242 21233

27 April – 6 May

Wray Scarecrow Festival

01524 222311

www.wrayvillage.co.uk

28 April – 8 Sept

Brass Bands in Happy Mount

Park (every Sunday 2.30pm)

01524 582808

May4 May - 5 May

Morecambe Variety Festival

at the Winter Gardens

01524 422180

5 May - 6 May

Lancaster Food and Drink Festival

at Lancaster Leisure Park

01524 844734

12 May

An evening with the stars from

'Strictly Come Dancing' at the

Grand Theatre, Lancaster

01524 64695

www.lancastergrand.co.uk

24 May – 27 May

Lancaster Unlocked – various

events and activities

01524 582394

26 May

Vintage Bus Display and

Running Day.

Visit www.rvpt.org

June15 June - 16 June

Sandcastle Festival, Morecambe

01524 582808

30 June

Catch the Wind Kite Festival,

Morecambe

01524 831997

www.moremusic.org

July5 July - 10 August

Dukes Promenade Theatre

Robin Hood in Williamson Park

01524 598500

www.dukes-lancaster.org

6 July – 7 July

Free Family Fun Weekend at the

Festival Market Morecambe

01524 582808

22 July - 27 July

International Youth Games,

Various Venues

www.lancaster.gov.uk/youthgames

August17 - 18

Model Railway Weekend at

Carnforth Station

01524 735894

www.carnforthstation.co.uk

31 Aug – 1 Sept

Morecambe Seaside Festival

01524 582808

ACT 01 - Learn to swim week

Mon 18-02-13 to Fri 22-02-13 4pm to 4.30pm Salt Ayre Sports Centre

6 4 to 10 £25

Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception and don't forget your swimming stuff. This course is suitable foranyone aged 4 to 10 who is in full time education. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult forthe duration of the session.

ACT 02 - Learn to swim week

Mon 18-02-13 to Fri 22-02-13 4.30pm to 5pm Salt Ayre Sports Centre

6 4 to 10 £25

Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception and don't forget your swimming stuff. This course is suitable foranyone aged 4 to 10 who is in full time education. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult forthe duration of the session.

ACT 03 - Water polo week

Mon 18-02-13 to Fri 22-02-13 9am to 10.30am Salt Ayre Sports Centre

12 8 to 12 £15

Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception and don't forget your swimming stuff.

MONDAY ACTIVITIES

ACT 04 - Treasure hunt

Mon 18-02-13 10.30am to 11.30am Williamson Park

15 4 to 7 £3

Please wear suitable clothing for this outdoor activity. Children under 8 must be accompanied by aresponsible adult over the age of 16 years. Please meet outside the cafe in the park.

Winter Activity Programme

HOW IT WORKS!

ALL WEEK ACTIVITIES

ACT NUMBER - Workshop Title Date Time Venue

Max Numbers Age Cost

Information / What to bring / Where to meet


FOR MORE DETAILS ON INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES PLEASE SEE PAGES 6-10

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ACT 05 - Crown green bowling bonanza

Mon 18-02-13 10.30am to 11.45am Regent Park

14 8 to 12 FREE - Booking essential

Please meet at the play area in the middle of the park. Waterproofs may be required depending on theweather. Suitable footwear must be worn for the activity. Please bring a drink.

ACT 06 - Badminton

Mon 18-02-13 11am to 12.30pm Salt Ayre Sports Centre

16 8 to 14 £3

Tracksuit, t-shirt and trainers required.

ACT 07 - Diving school

Mon 18-02-13 11.30am to 1pm Heysham Swimming Pool

20 8 to 16 £5

Please bring suitable swim wear and meet at Heysham Swimming Pool foyer.

ACT 08 - Indoor climbing

Mon 18-02-13 2pm to 4pm Lancaster University Sports Centre

16 8 to 16 £5

Tracksuit, t-shirt and trainers required. Meet at the new Lancaster University Sports Centre reception.

ACT 09 - Wet and dry day

Mon 18-02-13 10.30am to 3pm Salt Ayre Sports Centre

25 8 to 12 £8

Meet at Salt Ayre reception and don’t forget your swimming stuff.

TUESDAY ACTIVITIES

ACT 10 - Skate park NEW!

Tue 19-02-13 1.30pm to 3.30pm Regent Park


Please meet at the multi-use games area. Waterproofs may be required depending on the weather. Suitablefootwear must be worn for the session. Please note this session will not run in inclement weather.

ACT 11 - Skate park NEW!

Tue 19-02-13 1.30pm to 2.45pm Regent Park


Please meet at the multi use games area. Waterproofs may be needed depending on the weather.Suitable footwear must be worn for the session. Please bring a drink. Please note this session will not runin inclement weather.


ACT 12 - Learn to cycle

Tue 19-02-13 10.30am to 12.30pm Salt Ayre Sports Centre

8 4 + £6

Please bring a roadworthy bike, helmet and suitable clothing for being outdoors. Children must beaccompanied by an adult who may be asked to assist. Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception.

ACT 13 - Cycle games

Tue 19-02-13 1.30pm to 3.30pm Salt Ayre Sports Centre

10 6 to 9 £6

Please bring a roadworthy bike, helmet and suitable clothing for being outdoors. Children under 8 must beaccompanied by an adult for the duration of the session. Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception.

ACT 14 - Crazy inflatable fun

Tue 19-02-13 10am to 12noon Salt Ayre Sports Centre

120 Anyone £4

NO BOOKING REQUIRED - simply pay on the day. Tickets go on sale at 9.45am on the day. The inflatable isin 2 metres of deep water so only competent swimmers can play on the ghost ship. To use the waterslideyou need to be at least 1.3m tall. Normal pool admission policies apply.

ACT 15 - Dodgeball

Tue 19-02-13 1pm to 3pm Salt Ayre Sports Centre

25 8 to 12 £4

Wear suitable clothing for a sporting activity. Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception.

WEDNESDAY ACTIVITIES

ACT 16 - T-shirt designing

Wed 20-02-13 10.30am to 11.45am Williamson Park

14 5 to 8 £4

Please meet outside Williamson Park shop. All children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by anadult.

ACT 17 - Bird watching NEW!

Wed 20-02-13 1pm to 2.30pm North Beach, Morecambe

15 5 to 10 FREE- Booking essential

Please meet at the North Beach (Clock Tower). All children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by anadult. Waterproofs may be required depending on the weather. Suitable footwear must be worn for thesession.


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ACT 18 - Skiing for beginners / tubing / luging - family fun

Wed 20-02-13 10am to 3.45pm Pendle Ski Club

15 6 + £10

You must have gloves, waterproofs and wear clothes which fully cover arms and legs whilst doing thisactivity. Transport is included - please meet at Morecambe Town Hall reception and bring a packed lunch.Coach pick-up in Lancaster is also an option - ask for more details when booking.

ACT 19 - Blue, Green, Yellow, Dead - live action zombie game

Wed 20-02-13 11.30am to 12.30pm Regent Park Studios, Morecambe

20 12 to 16 £8

Tracksuit, t-shirt and trainers are required for this indoor activity. Meet at Regent Park Studios – 93 RegentRoad opposite the Texaco garage, Morecambe. Please note that the entrance is right down the alley.

ACT 20 - Indoor mini Olympics

Wed 20-02-13 1.30pm to 2.30pm Salt Ayre Sports Centre

15 4 to 7 £3

Please wear suitable clothing and bring a drink for this indoor activity. Children under the age of 8 must beaccompanied by an adult for the duration of the session. Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception.

ACT 21 - Junior football coaching NEW!

Wed 20-02-13 10.30am to 12.30pm Salt Ayre Sports Centre

20 5 to 8 £4

Please wear sports gear and shoes for indoors, but don’t bring football boots as this will damage the hall’ssurface. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the session.

ACT 22 - Racket sports

Wed 20-02-13 1pm to 2.30pm Salt Ayre Sports Centre

16 8 to 12 £3


THURSDAY ACTIVITIES

ACT 23 - Sportzcrazy

Thu 21-02-13 10.30am to 12.30pm Salt Ayre Sports Centre

25 8 to 12 £4


ACT 24 - Crazy inflatable fun

Thu 21-02-13 10am to 12noon Salt Ayre Sports Centre

120 Anyone £4

NO BOOKING REQUIRED - simply pay on the day. Tickets go on sale at 9.45am on the day. The inflatable isin 2 metre deep water so only competent swimmers will be allowed in the ghost ship. To use thewaterslide you need to be at least 1.3m tall. Normal pool admission policies apply.


ACT 25 - Outdoor football

Thu 21-02-13 1.30m to 3pm Salt Ayre Sports Centre

25 8 to 12 £3

Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception and bring outdoor football clothing and Astro football footwear,no studs.

ACT 26 - Extreme Sports - Skiing / indoor skydiving / climbing / Snow Carver NEW!

Thu 21-02-13 8.15am to 6pm Chill Factore, Manchester

20 8 to 16 £35

You must have gloves, waterproofs and wear clothes which fully cover arms and legs whilst doing thisactivity. Transport is included - please meet at Morecambe Town Hall reception and bring a packed lunch.Coach pick-up in Lancaster is also an option - ask for more details when booking.

ACT 27 - Be a zoo keeper

Thu 21-02-13 9.30am to 12.30pm Williamson Park

10 8 to 14 £5

Wear suitable clothing for this outdoor activity – waterproofs may be needed depending on the weather.Meet at Williamson Park gift shop (next to the Butterfly House) at 9.25am.

FRIDAY ACTIVITIES

ACT 28 - Habitat trail quiz NEW!

Fri 22-02-13 10.30am to 11.30am Happy Mount Park


Please meet at the green kiosk in the middle of the park. Waterproofs may be required depending on theweather. Suitable footwear must be worn for the session.

ACT 29 - Wet and dry day

Fri 22-02-13 10.30am to 3pm Salt Ayre Sports Centre

25 8 to 12 £8

Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception and don’t forget your swimming stuff.

ACT 30 - Rookie lifeguard

Fri 22-02-13 9am to 1pm Heysham Swimming Pool

16 8 + £10

Suitable swimwear, shorts and a t-shirt are required. Please meet at Heysham Pool Foyer.

ACT 31 - Orienteering

Fri 22-02-13 10.30am to 12.30pm Williamson Park

16 8 to 16 £5

Waterproofs, warm clothing, hat and gloves are required. Meet at Williamson Park Café.


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ACT 32 - Learn to cycle

Fri 22-02-13 10.30am to 12.30pm Salt Ayre Sports Centre

8 4 + £6

Please bring a roadworthy bike which allows the seat to be lowered so that your child can get his/herfeet flat on the ground and suitable clothing and helmet for being outdoors. Children must beaccompanied by an adult who may be asked to assist. Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception.

SATURDAY ACTIVITIES

ACT 33 - Badge Swim

Sat 23-02-13 12pm to 4pm Heysham Swimming Pool

30 5 + £6

Please bring suitable swimwear and meet at Heysham Pool foyer.

ACT 34 - Morecambe FC v Bristol Rovers (tour, coaching and match)

Sat 23-02-13 12.45pm to 5pm Morecambe Globe Arena

10 12 to 16 £10

Waterproofs, warm clothing, suitable footwear for astro turf (no metal studs). Meet at the communitysports reception at the back of the Globe Arena.

ACT 35 - Morecambe FC v Bristol Rovers (tour, coaching and match)

Sat 23-02-13 12.45pm to 5pm Morecambe Globe Arena

10 8 to 11 £10

Waterproofs, warm clothing, suitable footwear for astro turf (no metal studs). Meet at the communitysports reception at the back of the Globe Arena.

Lancaster City Museum

WWW.LANCASHIRE.GOV.UK/MUSEUMS

Pyramid builderBuild your very own Egyptian Pyramid anddiscover how these impressive structures werebuilt. Suitable for 5 to 11 year olds.

Monday 18 FebruarySession times: 10am to 12 noon, 1pm to 2.30pm

Mummy MayhemDiscover how mummies are made and makeyour own fun Egyptian Mummy puppet.Suitable for 5 to 11 year olds.

Tuesday 19 FebruarySession times: 10.30am to 12 noon, 1pm to 2.30pm

Cartouche CrazyDiscover how to write like an Egyptian. Use hieroglyphics and make your own Egyptiancartouche out of clay. Suitable for 5 to 11 year olds.

Thursday 21 FebruarySession times: 10.30am to 12 noon, 1pm to 2.30pm

Meet an archaeologistFind out about our Victorian archaeologist'sawesome discoveries in Egypt and have a goat becoming an archaeologist yourself! Suitablefor 5 to 11 year olds.

Friday 22 FebruarySession times: 10.30am to 12 noon, 1pm to 2.30pm

Prices and booking

All of our sessions need to bebooked. Please call 01524 64637 for

your free place.

If you are unable to attend once youhave booked please let us know so thatsomeone else can fill your place as our

sessions can be over subscribed.

Lancaster City MuseumMarket Square, Lancaster LA1 1HT

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Family friendly activities

at Lancashire Museums


Kids Activity TourA special tour with the under 12's in mind.Join our costumed guides for an excitingtrip around the castle. Activities includetaking part in a mock trial (you could evenbe the Judge!). Every child receives a freegift. Suitable for 5 to 12 year olds.

Wednesday 22 February1pm to 3pm

Lancaster Castle Lancaster Maritime Museum

Prices and booking

For more information call us on01524 382264.

All children must be accompanied byan adult. Admission to the museum

may apply, £3 adults, £2 concessions,children and local residents FREE.

Lancaster Maritime MuseumSt George's Quay, Lancaster LA1 1RB

Pharaoh funIn celebration of our new exhibition ‘Visionsof the World’ join us for an ancient Egyptiancraft session. Suitable for all ages. No need tobook, just drop in.Monday 18 February1pm to 3pm

Pirates Plunder Pirate fun for little ship mates. Step on board for lots of crafts, stories and more.Ideal for ages 3-8. You must book your placefor this session.Friday 22 February2pm to 3pm

Prices and booking

Call us on 01524 64998

Activity costs £4. Tour leaves from thecastle shop. Pre-booking is advised to

avoid disappointment. All childrenmust be accompanied by a

responsible adult. End time given isapproximate.

The Shire HallLancaster Castle, Castle Parade,

Lancaster LA1 1YJ

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funSalt Ayre

Please note that you CANNOT book this activity, it is pay on the day only. Tickets will be on sale from 9.45am on the day. To use the water slide you must be a minimum height of 1.3m.

Join in the fun every Saturday afternoon at Salt Ayre Sports Centre from 3pm to 4.30pm.

• 15 metre inflatable ghost ship with climbs, slides and obstacles

• Loads of fun inflatable toys and floats in the main pool

• 50m waterslide and spa pool

• Great music and party atmosphere for the whole family

Every Saturday from 3pm to 4.30pm

£4 for adults and £3 for juniors.

Family tickets for 2 adults and 2 children are also available for £12.

Book NOW to avoid disappointmentSalt Ayre Sports Centre, Salt Ayre Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5JSTelephone booking and information 01524 842493 or visit the website at: www.lancaster.gov.uk/holidayprogramme

At a glanceFebruary 2013

ACT 20 - Indoor mini Olympics £3ACT 21 - Junior football coaching NEW! £4ACT 22 - Racket sports £3

Thursday 21 February

ACT 23 - Sportzcrazy £4ACT 24 - Crazy inflatable fun £4ACT 25 - Outdoor football £3ACT 26 - Extreme Sports - Skiing / indoor

skydiving / climbing / Snow Carver NEW! £35ACT 27 - Be a zoo keeper £5

Friday 22 February

ACT 28 - Habitat trail quiz NEW! FREEACT 29 - Wet and dry day £8ACT 30 - Rookie lifeguard £10ACT 31 - Orienteering £5ACT 32 - Learn to cycle £6

Saturday 23 February

ACT 33 - Badge swim £6ACT 34 - Morecambe FC v Bristol Rovers

(tour, coaching and match) £10ACT 35 - Morecambe FC v Bristol Rovers

(tour, coaching and match) £10

All WEEK

ACT 01 - Learn to swim week £25 for 5 daysACT 02 - Learn to swim week £25 for 5 daysACT 03 - Water polo week £15 for 5 days

Monday 18 February

ACT 04 - Treasure hunt £3ACT 05 - Crown green bowling bonanza FREEACT 06 - Badminton £3ACT 07 - Diving school £5ACT 08 - Indoor climbing £5ACT 09 - Wet and dry day £8

Tuesday 19 February

ACT 10 - Skate park NEW! FREEACT 11 - Skate park NEW! FREEACT 12 - Learn to cycle £6ACT 13 - Cycle games £6ACT 14 - Crazy inflatable fun £4ACT 15 - Dodgeball £4

Wednesday 20 February

ACT 16 - T-shirt designing £4ACT 17 - Bird watching NEW! FREEACT 18 - Skiing for beginners / tubing /

luging - family fun £10ACT 19 - Blue, Green, Yellow, Dead -

live action zombie game £8

2013 February Half Term Holiday Activity Programme

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