Places still available for Councils Summer time holiday activities and food programme

Sixty seven holiday activity providers; 106 clubs; more than 3,000 places available per week; that’s the impressive scale of Devon County Councils Holiday Activities and Food programme, 2023.

Take-up so far by young people is good, but there are still places available.

Parents of children aged five to 16, who receive benefit-related free school meals, are invited to take part in a range of exciting activities these summer holidays.

A full list of the activities and how to apply are on our Holiday Activities and Food programme website.

Sports including swimming and football, paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, arts and craft, treasure hunts, forest school, magicians and storytellers…the list goes on.

And this year there are more places available for secondary school age ranges, with activities including go-karting, climbing, trampolining, high ropes and surfing.

Councillor Andrew Leadbetter, our Cabinet Member with responsibility for children’s services, said:

“There are approximately 18,000 children and young people across Devon who are eligible to attend these funded activities, which are aimed at those aged five to 16, or aged four if they’re in reception at school.

“For many families school holidays can be difficult and stressful time. With families struggling with the cost-of-living crises and rising food prices with children at home food costs can quickly mount up.

“We know, from our previous Holiday Activities and Food programmes, how much children and young people value this time, and we’re delighted to be working with even more providers this year. Please have a look at our website to see what’s happening near you.”