1 cohort every half term starting @Charlton after Easter then Gala after half term 

Baby Massage is a lovely way to enjoy time with your baby. It can help with bonding, colic, teething and circulation. Come to our friendly 5 week course. 

Booking is essential 07961 734298

Elswick community leisure centre is a community-led, not-for-profit centre for fitness, health and fun, which houses a public gym, swimming pool, space for community events, meetings and fitness classes.

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because: 

A quiet room for you and your child to relax with various sensory items. The room includes

• Colour changing LED bubble tower

• CD player with a range of CD's of children's songs

• Light up bouncy balls

• Music instruments

• Fidget toys

• And more!

To book your 1 hour session please phone or email.

Please note that the room is only small. Only two households are allowed on one booking.

Looking for fun this summer? We’ve got you covered with exciting free activities! Our Summer HAF programme is here for you. What is HAF? HAF stands for Holiday Activities and Food. It’s for children and young people on free school meals. Everything is free – no cost at all. Here’s what you can expect: 

Join us at Seven Stories for our magical holiday HAF sessions! 

10:00am - 5:00pm on the below dates:

Tuesday 5th August - Friday 8th August

Tuesday 12th August - Friday 15th August

Tuesday 26th August - Friday 29th August.

Our FREE junior sessions are a safe space for children aged between 5-11 years to come and socialise, play freely, learn about the world around them and take part in activities like;

• arts and crafts
• cooking
• gardening
• group games
• sports

The sessions are led by the children, they choose what they would like to do in their youth clubs and plan their activities. Snacks and drinks are available in all sessions. 

All welcome, no need to book. 

Northbourne are offering a range of activities for children and young people 8-19 years in the west end of Newcastle. We run our activities from an end terrace house on the Northbourne estate so you can't help but feel at home when you visit. The activities have been chosen by young people so hopefully there is something for everyone to enjoy, whilst priority is given to those who already attend our sessions we welcome new members where spaces are available.
Please contact Northbourne for exact times as they are varied across the summer period.

Tuesday 5th August, Wednesday 6th August, Thursday 7th August 

Tuesday 12th August, Wednesday 13th August, Thursday 14th August 

Tuesday 19th August, Wednesday 20th August, Thursday 21st August 

Tuesday 26th August, Wednesday 27th August, Thursday 28th August

We offer a variety of multi-sports activities, live cooking, play and swim on offer during our camps. The camps are for children who receive free school meals and aged 8-15 years of age.

East End Pool are offering 12 sessions over the summer holidays for families to attend. Each session will include a one hour pool sessions with floats, inflatables and slides. after the pool session all children can enjoy a nutritious hot meal from our café.

Every Wednesday during the school summer holidays. 23rd, 30th July, 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th August. Sessions will be 10.00-12.00 & 12.00-2.00.

Book by calling into the pool and completed the registration form at reception

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

Friday 9th August.  Monday 11th - Wednesday 13th August.  Friday 15th August. 

11am - 3pm each day

Gala Girls (11-16 years): 3.30pm - 5.30pm 23rd July, 30th July, 6th August, 13th August, 20th August, 27th August 2025

Gala Juniors (5-11 years): 25th July, 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th August - 11am - 1pm

Gala Inters (11-16 years): 25th July, 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th August - 1.30pm - 3.30pm

24th July, 31st July, 7th August, 14th August, 21st August, 28th August 2025

CHARLTON GIRLS GROUP (13+ yrs): 5pm - 7pm

Mon 21st - Fri 25th July

11am - 3pm each day

We provide children who are on means tested FSM a place to come and enjoy 4 hours of sports and activities. They will also receive a meal and snack whilst attending. The sports and activities include fencing, archery, axe throwing, dodgeball, football, gymnastics and much more. We deliver some enrichment sessions as well based around leading a healthy lifestyle, including making a meal from scratch, smoothie making and more.

Reimagine cricket with our all-weather backyard cricket events or BYC. Play casual cricket all year round with us and test yourselves against the best. Be an old pro or a beginner taking baby steps into the game, play cricket as it is meant to be. 

Holiday provision only

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

Cricket, games, food and fun this summer!  We run free summer holiday camps for children aged 5-12.  If your child gets free school meals, they can join us!

Each day includes:

• Cricket and other sports
• Dodgeball
• Football
• Creative activities like painting or clay modelling.
• Cooking lessons and more

A hot, tasty meal will be provided for every child. 

Dates: 

Monday 4th August - Thursday 7th August

Multi-sport sessions for all children and young people aged 5-16. Please contact Hat-Trick on 0191 242 4894 to book

Monday to Thursday: 21st July - 15th August 

Kenton School Week 1-4 from 13.00-15.00pm

Kenton Park Sports Centre Week 1-4 16.00-18.00pm

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

Outreach Project

Monday to Thursday - Weeks 1,2,4 & 6 from 16.00-18.00pm

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

• we offer small group work and activities
• we have a quiet or calm space for young people to chill out in
• parents/carers are welcome to have a pre-visit and to discuss individual needs prior to the activities

The Department of Education Holiday Activity Fund programme is to support young

Outreach Project

Monday to Thursday 

New Mills Estate weeks 1,2,4 & 6 from 16.00-18.00 Please contact Hat-Trick on 0191 242 4894 to book a place. 

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

Family Play Sessions for all children with parental supervision

Dates:Tuesday 29th July and 5th, 12th and 19th August 2025

Time: 9:30am-1:30pm

For all children with parental supervision (siblings can come too!).  Priority places will be given to children in receipt of free school meals.

Activities to include indoor and outdoor play session, crafts, food exploration and sensory play.

Lunch will be provided for the children registered via Sportsfin, from 12.00—12:45pm

Tuesday 29th July - Friday 1st August, 

Monday 4th August - Thursday 7th August, 

Tuesday 12th August - Friday 15th August, 

Monday 18th August - Thursday 21st August

All sessions are 10am to 2pm

North East Dance are providing FREE Dance and Fitness sessions. Session for children aged 5-12 years old who receive FREE school meals.

The sessions are a mix of dance and fitness styles including Street Dance, general dance, Zumba, and much more.

No appointment needed. 

If you would like to weigh your own baby please follow the guidance poster at the venue using the QR code. This will tell you how to weigh your own baby.  

Please note this is self-service – no members of the Health Visiting team will be present.

4th August - 8th August

11th August - 15th August

18th August - 22nd August

10:00am - 2:00pm

Holiday camp with activities  including:

Holiday camp with various activities including:

• Football
• Basketball
• Cricket
• Dodgeball
• Arts n Crafts
• Gymnastics
• Fun N Games and much more

21st July - 25th July and 28th July - 1st August both 10am-2pm

Book your space here - https://sportfin.io/simplified/activity/activity-1490-milecastle-primar…

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

Sessions run from 21st July until 29th August 2025.

Time: vary between 9am and 5pm

We offer a varied programme of activities throughout holidays. There are physical activities to get you moving and passive activities too, such as Arts n Crafts.We organise trips to the seaside and funfairs too. Events like Magic show and 'Glow in the dark disco'. Hot or cold food is provided free for those entitled toschool meals.