The St Albans Youth Project are running a series of “camps” of the summer as part of the Hertfordshire Holiday Activity Programme ( Happy) for 8 to five year olds from 26th July to 22nd August.

The aim of the camps is to support those families who receive benefits-related free school meals, and looking for something to do during the summer school holidays.

Thanks to funding from Hertfordshire Community Foundation Herts Sports Partnership Hertfordshire County Council they are able to provide the activities at no charge to children who are in receipt of free school meals. The summer camps are open to all. This is an amazing way to get the Children active and busy during the holidays, make some new friends and get some valuable summer memories.

The Summer Camps will provide a free Halal meal for all.

St Albans Youth Project is initiative set up by Sopwell Community Trust. This Summers programme has been organised and led by Raihaanah Ahmed, A trustee of SCT. Her aim is to engage and provide opportunities for those who face barriers to accessing private company led holiday activities.

She has enlisted the help and expertise of local residents including Akik Rahman, Amik Khan and Nick Samways who are keen to give back in their home city of St Albans.

Please contact: tngyouthclub@gmail.com to book a space for your child, walk-ins on the day will not be allowed.

Activities include:

Day: Every Monday
Swimming, Team Building, Life skills
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: Abbey Theatre
Cost: Free if on free school meals | £20 if non benefits | 20th Ansar Scouts 50% off with discount code

Day: Every Tuesday
Drama & Basketball
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: Abbey Theatre
Cost: Free if on free school meals | £20 if non benefits | 20th Ansar Scouts 50% off with discount code

Day: Every Wednesday
Kick Boxing
Time: 10am – 11am Girls only
Time: 11.15am – 12.15pm Boys Only
Location: Combat Gym St Albans
Cost: Free if on free school meals | £10 if non benefits | 20th Ansar Scouts 50% off with discount code

Day: Thursday
Basket Ball & team Building
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: Abbey Theatre
Cost: Free if on free school meals | £20 if non benefits | 20th Ansar Scouts 50% off with discount code

Day: Thursday
Football
Time: 3pm – 5pm
Location: Windermere School
Cost: Free if on free school meals | £5 if non benefits | 20th Ansar Scouts 50% off with discount code

Football
Day: Sunday
Time: 11pm – 12pm
Location: Cotlandswick Leisure Centre Windermere School
Cost: Free if on free school meals | £5 if non benefits | 20th Ansar Scouts 50% off with discount code

Please contact: tngyouthclub@gmail.com to book a space for your child, walk-ins on the day will not be allowed.

The team who have worked super hard to make it happen: Shelley Hayles is putting her many years in social work and childcare to deliver an ambitious program of activities Aliyah Cassidy is incredibly passionate about getting girls into sports and is leading on building the female only spaces. Julie d’Adamo is adding her creative flair as a polished director and film producer to the set up.

Thanks to funding from Hertfordshire Community FoundationHerts Sports PartnershipHertfordshire County Council we are able to provide the activities at no charge to children who are in receipt of free school meals. With thanks to Amir KhanAkik Rahman for leading with the football sessions. Nick Samways and Cindy will be delivering the kickboxing. Abbey Theatre – St Albans and Eloise are owed thanks for their time and generosity in putting on the drama sessions and Everyone ActiveCotlandswick Leisure Centre for their flexibility in allowing us to use their locations at discounted rates.