Free holiday clubs and gym and swim memberships are being offered in Leicestershire again this summer for eligible families.
Families with children aged five-to-16 receiving benefits-related free school meals can sign up now for the Government-funded places at more than 90 venues across the county.
Organised locally by Leicestershire County Council with support from Active Together, the Holiday Activity Fund (HAF) programme offers a maximum of 16 sessions for each child over the summer holidays.
Free junior gym and swim summer memberships are available for 11-to-16-year-olds at selected Everyone Active leisure centres.
Leader of Leicestershire County Council, Dan Harrison, said: “These clubs provide a safe, fun and enriching environment for children such as sports, arts and crafts, outdoor adventures and hands-on workshops, as well as a nutritious meal every day.
“Children and young people gain not only memorable experiences but also opportunities to socialise, stay active and learn new skills in a supportive environment.”
Geoff Maltby, Strategic Lead at Active Together said: “With so many providers offering HAF places this year, we are encouraging as many eligible children and young people as possible to take up this offer.
"Our gym and swim offer, in partnership with local leisure centres, is a perfect opportunity for our older young people to be active over the summer and access a healthy hot meal to support their physical and mental health and wellbeing.”
Sessions take place across Leicestershire including in Melton, Loughborough, Thurmaston, Syston, Coalville, Hinckley and Ashby – check the full list on the HAF webpage.