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Kids School Holiday Activities

Keep your kids busy during school holidays with a great range of fun activities.

Summer Holidays

24 July - 7 September 2008

We have a fun programme of kids activities this summer.

FREE swimming

As always all under 17's can swim for free at any of our pools including Hinksey Outdoor Pool - just perfect for a sunny day.

 

What's happening at Ferry Sports Centre this Summer Holiday?

Cycle Proficiency Course

Develop your observation & manoeuvring skills. Be introduced to the Highway Code. Learn about bike maintenance & the importance of correct clothing & headgear.

  • 4-8th August (booking required)
  • 10am - 12pm
  • Ages 8+
  • FREE

Community Safety Day

Local emergency service teams will be on hand to run fun activities and give advice about topics such as water safety, fire prevention and security.

  • 1st August
  • 10am - 4pm
  • FREE

Science Fair

Create and enter a project about the earth and its environment! Individuals can enter into four age groups:

  • Under 8's
  • 8 -  under 10's
  • 10 - under 13's
  • 13 - under 17's

Winners and runners up will recieve a medal and there's a certificate for all contestants. Contact Ferry Sports Centre for entry forms & more information.

  • 13th August
  • 9am - 4.30pm
  • £2.50 per contestant

Ferry Family Fun Day - a fun day of free activities for all!

  • Fun Swims in the pool
  • Family dance workshops
  • Health and Fitness classes
  • Discount on Annual Family Slice membership cards
  • Martial arts and dance displays
  • Sports and Games in the hall
  • Bouncy Fun

And more.....

  • 23rd August
  • 10am - 4pm

 

What's happening at Peers Sports Centre this Summer Holiday?

We are offering multi-sports activities for over 8's from Tuesday to Fridays. These are bookable as whole days with lunchtime care or as individual activities.

  • Lunchtime care 12 -1pm (£1)
  Morning (10am-12pm)  Afternoon (1-3pm)

 Tues 29 July

Squash

Pool Fun

 Wed 30 July

Football

Tennis

 Thurs 31 July

Tag Rugby

Water Polo

 Fri 1 Aug

Swimming

Basketball

 Tues 5 Aug

Football

Pool Pirates

 Wed 6 Aug

Tag Rugby

Tennis

 Thu 7 Aug

Athletics

Pool Fun

 Fri 8 Aug

Swimming

Badminton

 Tues 12 Aug

Squash

Water Polo

 Wed 13 Aug

Ultimate

Tag Rugby

 Thu 14 Aug

 Football

 Inflatable

 Fri 15 Aug

 Swimming

 Athletics



Multisports activities cost from £4.50 per activity.

Also at Peers...

Trampolining - ages 5+

  • Mondays - 28 July, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug
  • 10am - 12pm

Gymnastics - ages 5+

  • Mondays - 28 July, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug
  • 1 - 3pm

Kyaking - ages 8+ and can swim at least 50 meters

  • 4 day course
  • 18-21 August
  • 9.30-11.30am
  • £30

 

Is there anything else on offer?

 

Aspires Academy Fitness

Aspires Academy, introducing 12-15 year olds to the gym run additional sessions during school holidays. Get fit for the Summer! Visit our Aspires Academy page for more details.

Oxford Ice Rink

Chill out at Oxford Ice Rink with general public and disco skate sessions available! Visit our Ice Rink page for more information.

 

 

 



Page last reviewed 17 Jun 2008



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