Half term (& indeed any holiday period) can be a testing time… testing of a mama’s patience and your bank account to name but a few!
We’ve scoured the internet to bring you some great #SanitySavingSuggestions for you and your mini humans this coming half term.
Here in part 1 we bring you the holiday clubs, camps and daily activities that are happening in and around Crosby & Waterloo next week to help keep your kids entertained and your sanity in check!
Be sure to look out for part 2 of our Half Term Round up where we’ll bring you ideas for family fun days out.
Do let us know of any other great #SanitySavingSuggestions and we’ll be sure to add them to the list!
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Holiday Clubs & Camps
Sporting Land
Tuesday 29th May – Friday 1st June
08:00 – 18:00 – Ian Robinson Sports Centre
Open to all children aged 4 – 11 years. You can book and pay on a daily basis for this holiday club. Highlights include Pool Party on Tuesday 29th May and Fish ‘n’ Chip Friday from The Good Catch.
For more information click here
Everton Soccer School
Tuesday 29th May – Friday 1st June
09:00 – 15:00 – Netherton Activity Centre
An exciting partnership between Sefton and Everton FC. Everton in the Community’s popular Soccer Schools offers quality football coaching to children from reception age to 12 years. Delivered by Everton in the Community and Active Sefton, the sessions cater for every ability level, from beginner to superstar, and offer young people the chance to develop their skills and learn new techniques in a safe, fun environment.
Every day is carefully structured to give children the opportunity to enjoy physical activity, meet new friends and hone their skills and techniques in a safe environment. A typical day includes a full warm-up, skill sessions, penalty competitions, small-sided games and water breaks.
For more information click here
Jamie Carragher Football Camps
Tuesday 29th May – Friday 1st June
09:00 – 15:00 – 4 different locations!
- Jamie Carragher Academy, Bootle
- St. John Bosco Primary School, Maghull
- Prescot Soccer Centre, L35
- Warrington Town Football Club
Open to all children aged 5 – 13 years. ALL Players will receive a certificate signed by Jamie Carragher, a replica Champions League medal & their photograph with Jamie’s Replica Champions League Trophy.
For more information click here
Football Future
May May’hem
Litherland Sports Park
Tuesday 29th May – Friday 1st June 9 am – 3 pm
Dunes Splashworld
Wednesday 30th May – Friday 1st June 9 am – 3 pm
For children from reception age to 12 year olds ‘MAY’hem days are just non-stop with fun activities including; obstacle courses, adventure games, tournaments, dodgeball, and more. Children will be split into age specific groups and led by the enthusiastic Active Sefton Coaches, and other fully trained staff, who will create a happy and safe environment for your children.
£13 per day. For more information click here
Performers Theatre School
Tuesday 29th May – Thursday 31st May
Performers Theatre School, L1
A dance camp with a strong focus on the training of turns, leaps and kicks!
For more information and to book click here
Activity For All Football Camp
Tuesday 29th May – Friday 1st June
Activity For All Sports Centre, L20.
Open to all children aged 4 – 11. £35 for all 4 days or £15 per day.
For more info click here
Prototype Camp
Tuesday 29th May – Thursday 31st May
10:00 – 15:00 – FACT
For older kids aged 11 – 15 this camp offers young people a range of digital and creative skills from designing and prototyping, computer game design, team building, storytelling and film-making.
There is also a chance to win a Bronze Art Award by attending a free additional Arts Award Portfolio Day on Friday 1st June
For more information click here
Holiday Workshops & Activities
Swimming Lessons
There are lots of options for swimming crash courses this half term.
Get your little one water confident for the summer holidays with one of these classes…
Formby Pool Trust
Monday 28th – Friday 1st June 13:00 – 14:30
Crosby Lesuire Centre
Tuesday 29th May – Friday 1st June (ages 3 – 16 ) 09:00 – 12:00
Bootle Lesuire Centre
Tuesday 29th May – Friday 1st June (ages 3 – 16) 10:00 – 13:00
Meadows Lesuire Centre
Tuesday 29th May – Friday 1st June
Preschool Crash Course (3-4 years) 08:30 – 09:00 & 09:00 – 09:30
The Greatest Showman Dance Workshop
Wednesday 30th 09:00 – 15:00 Meadows Lesuire Centre
Thursday 31st May 09:00 – 15:00 Netherton Activity Centre
Friday 1st June 09:00 -15:00 Crosby Lesuire Centre
Friday 1st June 13:15 – 15:15 Dunes SplashWorld
Children aged 5-12 will spend the day with in-house dance experts to recreate some of the fantastic dance routines from the blockbusting film… I’m just gutted there’s an upper age limit… I think us mamas should allowed in too!
For more information click on the links above
Creative Balance Workshop
Thursday 31st May, 10:00 – 13:00 Storyhouse, Liverpool Road, Crosby
A fun and educational Art Workshop for ages 3-12. 3 hours of amazing Art with lots of projects to make and take home on the day. A great way for children to experiment and research different artists. All materials provided. You will need to provide a packed lunch and drink and old clothes are always advised!
For more details and to book click here
Half Term School of Rock
Tuesday 29th May – Friday 1st June
10:00 – 11:30 – Awesome Walls Liverpool, L5
Don’t let the kids drive you up the wall! Let them climb one instead whilst you relax with a coffee!
For more details click here
Come & Try: Lakeside Adventure
Tuesday 29th May & Thursday 31st May
10:00 – 12:00 – Crosby Lakeside
Visit the fantastic Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre. Relax in the Bistro whilst your child has a go at some adventurous activities and watersports including, bellboating, raft building and climbing. Places are limited so be sure to book ahead. Open to children aged 8 – 14.
For more information click here
Archery & Fencing
Netherton Activity Centre
Tuesday 29th May 11:00 – 12:30
Crosby Leisure Centre
Wednesday 30th May 09:00 – 10:30 & 11:00 – 12:30
That’s right… you can let your 7 – 11 year olds loose with a bow & arrow and a sword!
For more information click on the links above
Active Explorers
Wednesday 30th May
09:00 – 15:00 Crosby Lakeside
Brand new this half term. An adventurous day of bush-craft style activities, shelter building, problem-solving and blindfold trails! Your kids will also be identifying different types of wildlife, as well as other exciting outdoor activities such as archery and fencing … perfect for your little explorers aged 5 – 8 years! All activities are land-based. Change of clothes and waterproofs are essential!
For more information click here
Bug Hunt
Wednesday 30th May
10:45 – 12:00 Litherland Children’s Centre
Parent & Child session for children 0 – 11 years to encourage physical, social, emotional and communication skills. Booking essential.
For more information click here
Inflatable Pool Party
Wednesday 30th May
13:15 – 15:00 Bootle Lesuire Centre
This looks so much fun! For ages 3 – 16 years.
A splashing session for 3 – 16 years, where the giant inflatable will be in the pool, along with disco lights and music. Only those aged 8+ and competent swimmers will be allowed on the inflatable.
£5 pp
Pre-booking required.
For more information click here
Acrobatic Arts
Thursday 31st May
14:00 – 16:00 Crosby Lakeside
Open to children aged 5 – 8 years. Led by our house expert, Kerry is an ACA level 1 coach. This new session combines dance and gymnastic skills, learning strengthening, limbering, balancing, flexibility and tumbling.
For more information click here
Den Building!
Thursday 31st May
13:30 – 15:30 Litherland Children’s Centre
Now who doesn’t love building a den!! For children 11 and under. Booking is essential for this parent and child session.
For more information click here
Wave Rave Pool Party
Thursday 31st May 14:15 – 16:00 Dunes Splash World
Friday 1st June 13:15 – 15:00 Meadows Lesuire Centre
A special session ideal for children aged 3 – 16 years, with added sounds, floats, pool dye so you can party the day away!
Pre-booking required. Call 0151 288 6286 to book.
For more information click on the links above.
Make, Take and Bake
Friday 1st June
11:30am – 12:30pm Litherland Children’s Centre
Fun family cooking session… and you get to take everything you make home to enjoy! Booking essential.
For more information click here
Unicorn Squishy & Slime Pamper Hunt
28th May – 3rd June
10:30 – 12:30 The Princess Parlour
Little princesses can have their hair and makeup done and go on a mini unicorn squish hunt… and they get unicorn slime to go home with!
Tickets are £16pp. Slots are 45 minutes with tea & coffee for waiting parents.
For more information click here
FREE Park Nights
A range of great free activities for young people taking place across Sefton. No need to book, just pop along…
For Mamas with younger kids in tow
There’s lots going on next week too for those with babies and pre-school children. Here’s a selection of what’s on locally…
Come & Try Gymnastics
Tuesday 29th May
10:00 – 11:00 Crosby Lakeside
For toddlers aged 2 – 4 years. A fun introduction to the sport and great way to make new friends, build skills such as co-ordination, balance, dedication and self-confidence. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult, who are encouraged to take part / help their child.
For more details click here
SEN Stay & Play – Siblings Welcome
Tuesday 29th May
10:00 Thornton Children’s Centre
Little Butterflies & Baby Well Clinic
Tuesday 29th May
12:45pm – 2:15pm Litherland Children’s Centre
A drop in session for babies 0-12 months. Baby stay and play, Health Visitor available for weigh in and advice.
For more information click here
Stay & Play
Wednesday 30th May
10:00 Waterloo Children’s Centre
Drop in session for children up to 5 years of age.
Messy Play
Thursday 31st May
10:00 Waterloo Children’s Centre
Drop in session for children aged 2 – 5 years.
Baby Stay and Play
Thursday 31st May
10:00 Thornton Children’s Centre
Time for Ted
Thursday 31st May
10:30am – 11:30am Litherland Children’s Centre
Drop in for a fun session for 0-5 years to encourage imagination and communication through rhyme time and play.
For more information click here
Outdoor Play
Friday 1st June
10:00 Waterloo Children’s Centre
Drop in session for children up to 5 years of age.
Coffee, Cake & Chat
Friday 1st June
10:30 Write Blend
NCT North Liverpool host their regular fortnightly chat for mamas with bumps, babies and bigger kids.
For more details please click here
Well done for getting to the end! haha!
Look out for Part 2 of our Half Term Round Up – Great Family Days Out!
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