Summer of fun 2013

Summer

As well as our daily playschemes for childrenaged from 5 to 11, we’re running play activityweeks for 5 to 13 year olds.

We also have lots of summer holiday clubs,activities, sports courses and more in ourleisure centres and Beacon Park.

So, whatever the activity, we are bound tohave something to make sure your childrenhave a summer of fun!

Lichfield District Council www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/summerfun

ContentsPage/sPlayschemes for ages 5 to 11 2 - 3and Play activity weeks for ages7 to 13

Activities, courses and 4 - 8holiday clubs at our leisure centres and Beacon ParkPlayschemes and play 9 - 10activity weeks useful information and booking form

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Come and have a

of Fun

We have a packedprogramme to keep yourchildren or teenagersactive and entertainedthis summer holiday.

2013 Playschemes for ages 5 to 11From games, arts, sports and drama, our playschemes offer children lots of fun over the summer holiday. Thesessions run Monday to Friday, from 10am to 4pm.

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Week Venue Venue Venue Venue Cost

Week 1 Burntwood Memorial Friary Grange Armitage with Whittington Day £17.5022 July - 26 July Institute, Rugeley Road Leisure Centre, Handsacre Community Week £47.50

Burntwood Lichfield Village Hall Primary School Concession

Week 2 Burntwood Memorial Friary Grange Armitage with Whittington Day £17.5029 July - 2 August Institute, Rugeley Road Leisure Centre, Handsacre Community Week £47.50

Burntwood Lichfield Village Hall Primary School Concession

Week 3 Burntwood King Edward VI Fradley Millfield Primary Day £17.505 August - 9 August Leisure Centre Leisure Centre, Village Hall School, Fazeley Week £47.50

Lichfield Concession

Week 4 Burntwood King Edward VI Fradley Millfield Primary Day £17.5012 August - Leisure Centre Leisure Centre, Village Hall School, Fazeley Week £47.5016 August Lichfield Concession

To reserve your child’s place, please fill in the booking formon page 10. Check out what your child needs to bring toeach session on page 9.

Fill in & send us theform on page 10Book now!

Playschemes and Play Activity WeeksOur play development team offers a brilliant line-up of holiday activities for children and youngpeople across Lichfield District.

The sessions are great value for families. We also offera number of concessionary places - just look for ‘concession’ in the cost columns.

Concessions10% of our playscheme and play activity places areavailable at a concession of £5.50 a day or £22.50for the week. These places are limited, so make sureyou book early to avoid disappointment. The concessionary rate is available for Lichfield District residents who are: .on income support or job seekers allowance.Play on Prescription members (PoP) .booking for a third or subsequent child in the familyFree placesWe have some free places available for children withdisabilities that need additional support. Places are limited so we recommend booking early. Please contact the play development team on01543 308786 for more information.

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2013 Play activity weeks for ages 7 to 13 yearsGet active and have fun on our play activity weeks with art, rock climbing, skateboarding and more.To reserve your child’s place, please fill in the booking form on page 10 - unless it is skateboarding. Check out what your child needs to bring to each session on page 9.

Activity & age range Venue What it involves Dates & times Cost

Skateboarding King Edward VI Our mobile skatepark has ramps, a manual box and grind Week 1 £5.50 a Ages 5+ Leisure Centre rail for skateboarding fun. Skateboards and helmets are 22 - 26 July session

available to borrow and we supervise skaters over the 10am -12noon No need tobreak if they are staying for both sessions. This activity &/or bookcould be cancelled if it rains - check on the day by calling 12.45pm - 2.45pm01543 308782.

Wet ‘n’Wild Swinfen Broun Pond dipping, den building, water fights and bug hunting, Week 2 Week £47.50Ages 7 - 13 Pavilion, makes for a wet ‘n’ wild time! 29 July - 2 August Concession

Beacon Park 10am - 3pm

Art Week King Edward VI Get creative with a week of art fun. The week will end with Week 3 Week £47.50Ages 7 - 13 Leisure Centre a display of all the masterpieces on Friday afternoon. 5 - 9 August Concession

10am - 3pm

Den building and King Edward VI Build a den using a variety of materials and cook on an Week 4 £12outdoor cooking Leisure Centre open fire. Monday 12 August Concessionday 10am - 2pmAges 7 - 13

Nature arts and King Edward VI Outdoor arts and crafts using natural materials. Week 4 £12craft day Leisure Centre Tuesday 13 August ConcessionAges 7 - 13 10am - 2pm

Nature Detective King Edward VI Bug hunting, camouflage and a treasure hunt. Week 4 £12day Leisure Centre Wednesday ConcessionAges 7 - 13 14 August

10am - 2pm

Tribe Day King Edward VI Join a tribe, make a base, play games and finish with Week 4 £12Ages 7 - 13 Leisure Centre a water fight. Thursday 15 August Concession

10am - 2pm

Fill in & sendus the formon page 10

Booknow!

Key to venues and booking details

Burntwood Leisure Centre BLCHigh Street, Burntwood, Staffs, WS7 3XHt: 01543 308810 e: [email protected]

Friary Grange Leisure Centre FGLCEastern Avenue, Lichfield, Staffs, WS13 7EWt: 01543 308842 e: [email protected]

King Edward VI Leisure Centre KELCKings Hill Road, Lichfield, Staffs, WS14 9DEt: 01543 308782 e: [email protected]

Beacon Park BPSwan Road, Lichfield, Staffs, WS13 6QZt: 01543 308869 e: [email protected]

We’re running loads of activities at Burntwood,Friary Grange and King Edward VI leisure centresand Beacon Park this summer holiday.To book any of the activities, please call, email or visitthe venue where the activity is taking place.

Booking starts from 3 June 2013.

Early birdLook out for the bird image next to thecost in red. This is the early bird bookingdiscount, which is available on some activities at Friary Grange and King Edward VI leisure centres,if you book by 7 July 2013.

Summer activities at our leisure centres and parks

Key to What you need symbols

Suitable sports kit

Suitable footwear,such as footballboots or trainers

Packed lunch

Plenty to drinkand a snack

Swimming kit

Teddy

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Please note: Lichfield District Council reserves the rightto alter or cancel any activity. A full refund or a transferto an alternate activity will be offered.

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Activity & age range Venue What it involves What you need Times Cost

Swimming Course BLC Aimed at beginner swimmers, these sessions will introduce 22 - 26 July £25Ages 4 - 5 your child to the water and some basic swimming strokes. 9am - 9.30amAges 6 - 8 (4 - 5 years)

9.30am - 10am(6 - 8 years)

Holiday Club BLC Fun-filled activities including arts and crafts, games, sports 22 - 26 JulyAges 5 - 11 and swimming. Indoor and outdoor sessions. Supervised 9am - 4pm £17.50 day

by fully qualified play leaders. or £70 week**5 days for the price of 4 offer! 8.30am - £22.50 day

5.30pm £90 week*

Rookie Lifeguard BLC Find out what’s involved in becoming a lifeguard. The first 22 - 26 July £30Course hour will be spent in the pool learning personal survival 9am - 11amAges 8 - 12 techniques. The next hour will be spent learning about first

aid and basic life saving skills.

Tennis Coaching FGLC Coaching basic and advanced skills including forehand, 22 - 26 July £45Ages 8 - 16 backhand, volleying and serving. 1pm - 4pm £50

Club Air Sessions FGLC Young people can workout alongside adults using the air 23 & 25 July £1.50 childAges 10+ resistance gym equipment. Great for keeping the family 10am - 11am £2.50 adult

active together.

Dance Mats & FGLC Come and have a go on our fun and interactive dance 23 & 25 July £1.50 childSports Walls mats and sports walls. 1pm - 2pm £2.50 adultAges 10+

Table Tennis KELC This coaching course will teach the fundamental skills 22 - 26 July £30Course of table tennis and will also develop knowledge of the 10am - 12noon £35Ages 8 - 15 game.

Mini-Monsters Bug BP Family bug hunting and pond dipping fun during Love 23 July £1 per childHunt & Pond Parks Week. Booking essential, call 01543 308869. 10am - 12noonDipping All ages All children must be accompanied. or 1pm - 3pm

Bird Box Painting BP Paint your own bird box at this drop-in event at Beacon 25 July £3.50 a boxAll ages Park’s Discovery Hub. There is no need to book. 11am - 3pm (while stocks

All children must be accompanied by an adult. last).

Leisure activities Week 1 from 22 to 26 July 2013 Call the leisurecentre to bookBook now!

Activity & age range Venue What it involves What you need Time Cost

Swimming Course BLC Aimed at beginner swimmers, these sessions will introduce 29 July - £25Ages 4 - 5 your child to the water and some basic swimming strokes. 2 AugustAges 6 - 8 9am - 9.30am

(4 - 5 years)9.30am - 10am(6 - 8 years)

Holiday Club BLC Fun-filled activities including arts and crafts, games, sports 29 July - 2 AugustAges 5 - 11 and swimming. Indoor and outdoor sessions. Supervised 9am - 4pm £17.50 day

by fully qualified play leaders. or £70 week**5 days for the price of 4 offer! 8.30am - £22.50 day

5.30pm £90 week*

Club Air Sessions FGLC Young people can workout alongside adults using the air 30 July & £1.50 childAges 10+ resistance gym equipment. Brilliant for toning and fitness. 1 August £2.50 adult

10am - 11am

Dance Mats & FGLC Come and have a go on our fun and interactive dance 30 July & £1.50 childSports Walls mats and sports walls. 1 August £2.50 adultAges 10+ 1pm - 2pm

Go Ride Cycling FGLC Go Ride is British Cycling’s development programme for 29 July & £7.50 a dayAges 5 - 16 young people. It’s a fun and safe way to introduce young 1 August

riders to the world of cycle sport and improves bike 10am - 2pmMust be able to handling skills. For more information and to book, pleaseride a bike contact Louise Day at British Cycling on 07534 281265

or email [email protected]

Sports Camp FGLC Get active and have fun developing new skills and 29 July - £37.50Ages 8 - 16 confidence in a variety of sports and activities. 2 August £42.50

9am - 12noon

Badminton Course KELC A week of badminton coaching, including game play 29 July - £30Ages 8 - 15 and practising basic skills of forehand, backhand 2 August £35

and serving. 10am - 12noon

Leisure activities Week 2 from 29 July to 2 August 2013


Private Swimming BLC One-to-one swimming lessons - aimed at any age, level 5 - 9 August £50Lessons or ability. 9am - 9.30am orAny age 9.30am - 10am

Tennis Coaching BLC Coaching the basic skills including forehand, backhand 5 - 9 August £25Ages 5 - 11 volleying and serving. 3.30pm - 4.30pm

Tennis Coaching FGLC Coaching basic and advanced skills including forehand, 5 - 9 August £45Ages 8 - 16 backhand, volleying and serving. 1pm - 4pm £50

Club Air Sessions FGLC Young people can workout alongside adults using the air 6 & 8 August £1.50 childAges 10+ resistance gym equipment. Great for keeping the family 10am - 11am £2.50 adult

active together.

Dance mats & FGLC Come and have a go on the fun and interactive dance 6 & 8 August £1.50 childSports wall mats and sports walls. 1pm - 2pm £2.50 adultsessions Ages 10+

Gymnastics KELC This two-hour daily course will include practising 5 - 9 August £30Course balance, jumping and landing, shape and body 10am - 12noon £35Ages 5 - 11 management, weight on hands and rotation. For all

abilities.

Leisure activities Week 3from 5 to 9 August 2013

Call the leisurecentre to bookBook now!


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Gymnastics BLC Learn gymnastic skills, including balance, jumping, 12 - 16 August £30Ages 5 - 11 landing and body management. All abilities catered for. 1pm - 3pm

Trampoline BLC One-hour each day of bouncing fun and games. The 12 - 16 August £25Course course covers basics skills such as seat drops, front 3pm - 4pmAges 6 - 12 drops and back drops.


active together.


Drama week KELC Led by a local actress, this week is a fun introduction 12 - 16 August £30Ages 8 - 16 to acting with drama games. Explore one of 2pm - 4pm £35

Shakespeare’s funniest plays. Showcase for parents.

Sports Days KELC A full week of fun-filled sports including football, 12 - 16 August £20 dayAges 8 - 14 rounders, dodge ball, badminton, hockey, tag rugby 9am - 4pm £25 day

and much more. The cost includes lunch. £80 week**5 days for the price of 4 offer! £100 week*

Beacon Park Fun BP Enjoy a wide variety of games, sports and outdoor 14 August Free entryDay and Teddy activities in Beacon Park. Bring your teddy and join in 11am - 3pmBear Games the Teddy Bear Games.All ages

Leisure activities Week 4 from 12 to 16 August 2013

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Holiday Club BLC Fun-filled activities including arts and crafts, games, sports 19 - 23 AugustAges 5 - 11 and swimming. Indoor and outdoor sessions. Supervised 9am - 4pm £17.50 day

by fully qualified play leaders. or £70 week**5 days for the price of 4 offer! 8.30am - 5.30pm £22.50 day

£90 week*

Tennis Coaching BLC Coaching the basic skills including forehand, backhand, 19 - 23 August £25Ages 5 - 11 volleying and serving. 3.30pm -

4.30pm

Rookie Lifeguard BLC Find out what’s involved in becoming a lifeguard. The first 19 - 23 August £30Course hour will be spent in the pool learning personal survival 9am - 11amAges 8 - 12 techniques. The next hour will be spent learning about first


Tennis Coaching FGLC Coaching basic and advanced skills including forehand, 19 - 23 August £45Ages 8 - 16 backhand, volleying and serving. 1pm - 4pm £50


active together.


Sports Camp FGLC Get active and have fun developing new skills and 19 - 23 August £37.50Ages 8 - 16 confidence in a variety of sports and activities. 9am - 12noon £42.50

Leisure activities Week 5 from 19 to 24 August 2013Call the leisurecentre to bookBook now!


Basketball Course KELC Learn the principles of basketball at this five-day course. 19 - 23 August £30Ages 8 - 14 There will be coaching in the basic skills of dribbling, 10am - 12noon £35

blocking, passing and shooting.

Fairy Walks BP Come in fancy dress and hear a magical story about 24 August £2 childAll ages Beacon Park’s fairies, followed by a walk to search for 11am (under 5s) £1 concession

fairies in the woodland. Lasts up to one hour. All children 1pm (over 5s)must be accompanied. No need to book - just turn up.

Leisure activities Week 5 continued from 19 to 24 August 2013


Holiday Club BLC Fun-filled activities including arts and crafts, games, sports 27 - 30 AugustAges 5 - 11 and swimming. Indoor and outdoor sessions. Supervised 9am - 4pm £17.50 day

by fully qualified play leaders. or8.30am - 5.30pm £22.50 day

Rookie Lifeguard BLC Find out what’s involved in becoming a lifeguard. The first 27 - 30 August £24Course hour will be spent in the pool learning personal survival 9am - 11amAges 8 - 12 techniques. The next hour will be spent learning about first


Badminton Course FGLC A week of badminton coaching, including game play 27 - 29 August £24Ages 8 - 16 and practising basic skills of forehand, backhand 2pm - 4pm £29

and serving.


active together.


Arts & Crafts Days KELC Design and create some fantastic arts and craft 27 - 30 August £50Ages 6 - 12 masterpieces in a variety of materials. 1.30pm - 3.30pm £55

Sandcastle BP Get creative and design and build a sandcastle in Beacon 26 August Free entryCompetition Park’s huge sandpit. A prize will be awarded for the most Judging 3pmAll ages imaginative sandcastle.

Leisure activities Week 6 from 27 to 30 August 2013This week starts on a Tuesday because of the bank holiday.



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Useful information for playschemes and play activity weeks

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Play leadersWe employ and train our play leaders. We also carry out disclosure barring service checks on all our employees whowork with children. There will be someone trained in first aidat each site.

When attending a playscheme or play activityweek, your child will need to bring a:.packed lunch and a plastic bottle of water. T-shirt for messy activities. sun hat and a long-sleeved top for sun protection. sun cream labelled with child’s name. appropriate footwear and clothing - casual clothes as playing can get messy and active! . prescribed medication if required - you will need to complete a daily permission slip, available at the venue

Can my child take any personal items?We cannot take responsibility for any personal belongings,such as iPods, electronic games and mobile phones, and askthat children do not bring them.

What happens if we arrive late? If your child is going to arrive at a playscheme session after10.15am, please tell the play leader the day before, orcontact the play development team before 10.15am on theday by calling 01543 308786.

Are playscheme places available on the day?You are welcome to come along on the day to see if thereare any places available. If the playscheme is fully booked,but a child has not arrived by 10.15am, you can take theirplace.

Can my child book with a friend?If you put the application forms in the same envelope, we willdo our best to place them on the same playscheme.

How can I book at the concessionary rate?10% of our playscheme places can be booked at aconcessionary rate. However, places are limited so makesure you book early to avoid disappointment.

The concessionary rate is available for Lichfield Districtresidents who are: . on income support or job seekers allowance. Play on Prescription members (PoP). booking for a third or subsequent child in the familyCancellation policy for summer clubs When booking a place on any of our playschemes or playactivity weeks, it is your responsibility to make sure that theyare suitable for your child’s needs.

If you cancel your child’s place on or before 11 July 2013,we will refund your money by cheque, less a £10administration fee.

You can transfer your child’s place up to 11 July 2013, butonly if the alternative place is available.

We cannot offer a refund if you cancel after 12 July 2013.This is because Lichfield District Council subsidisesplayschemes and play activity weeks/days, and it is unlikelythat the place can be re-sold after this date.

How to book playschemes or play activity weeks. Booking starts on Monday 20 May 2013..Complete a registration form for each child. You can either photocopy the form on page 10 or download one from www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/summerfun. Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your booking form.. If applying for a concessionary place, please include proof that you receive income support or job seekers allowance (a recent letter will do). If you are a member of Play on Prescription, please write your PoP card number on the bottom of the booking form.

Only fill in the form on the opposite page if you are booking a playscheme or play activity week (listedon pages 2 and 3). All the other summer activities must be booked through our leisure centres or parks.

PaymentYou can pay by cheque or postal order. You can also pay by credit or debit card over the phone.

If you are paying by cheque or postal order, please make it payable to Lichfield District Council and send it to usalong with your booking form. If it’s a cheque, also write your name and address on the back of it.

You can pay over the phone by calling 01543 308786 from Monday to Friday, between 9.30am and 1pm. Afteryour child’s place has been confirmed over the phone, please fill in the booking form and add the booking number inthe payment section and send it to us.

Please fill in this form in block letters and complete a separate form for each child.

Playscheme & Play Activity Week Booking Form 2013

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Child's name

Date of birth

Address

Postcode

Child’s school

Parent’s name

Home phone no.

Mobile number(s)

Daytime number

Email

Does your child have any known allergies, medical conditions, or istaking any prescribed medication? Yes NoIf yes, please give more information

Do you feel your child would benefit from additional support?Yes No

If yes, please give more information

You may be asked to complete another form so that we can make sure yourchild receives the support they require.

1. Child’s details2. Collection detailsNames of relatives or friends who can collect your child from aplayscheme or play activity

Name

Daytime number

Mobile number

Name

Daytime number

Mobile number

3. Photo consent and medical help Do you give permission for your child to be photographed and for thisto be used by the council for promotional purposes, includingappearing in the local press?

Yes No

I consent to any emergency medical or first aid treatment for my childduring the 2013 Summer of Fun programme.

Parent’s signature

Date

The information you have provided is protected under the DataProtection Act 1998 and can only be used for the purpose for which ithas been provided. Lichfield District Council may keep details of thisinformation to promote other leisure services you may be interested in.If you want to receive this information, please tick the box.

4. Activity booking for playschemes and play activity weeks (see pages 2 and 3). Places often fill up quickly, so we recommendyou select a second choice of playscheme. Please write this under your first choice, but leave it blank if you’re not making a second choice.

if booking for more than one childPhotocopy this form...

Please send to:

Play Development, King Edward VI Leisure Centre,

Kings Hill Road, Lichfield, Staffs, WS14 9DE

Book over the phone: 01543 308786

I am paying: by cheque by postal order over the phone booking no.

5. Payment

Week Week or day/s Playscheme venue or play activity Cost Office use onlyWeek 122 - 26 JulyWeek 229 July - 2 AugustWeek 3 5 - 9 AugustWeek 419 - 23 August

Total cost

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Have you remembered to include a completed booking form for each child and a stamped, self-addressed envelope? If applying fora concessionary place, also include proof that you receive income support or job seekers allowance, or your PoP number.

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Summer of fun 2013

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