Spring/Easter Holiday Fun in Shropshire with HAF (Holiday Activities & Food) – Bookings Open!

Bookings are now open for the spring/Easter Shropshire HAF (Holiday Activities & Food) programme. 

Shropshire Council are working in partnership with local schools, voluntary and community organisations, and childcare providers to run exciting holiday clubs over the holidays. 

There are free places available on the HAF programme for children and young people aged 4 (reception class age) to 16, who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals. There are also a limited number of free places available for children and young people living in areas of high deprivation and/or from low-income households, who are not in receipt of benefits related free school meals. These children and young people can be referred onto the programme by a professional. 

Between 30 March to 10 April, eligible children and young people are invited to take part in a range of fun free activities, happening at holiday clubs from across the county. 

There is something on offer for everyone including sports, arts, cooking, forest schools and other exciting opportunities. Free nutritious meals will be provided at each session, as well as information to benefit the whole family.

“Through funding from the Department for Education, we are delighted to offer a HAF programme again this Easter, there is a huge range of activities happening, with free meals provided at each session. 

HAF provides a fantastic opportunity for eligible children and young people to engage in exciting activities during the three main school holidays. The programme allows participants to socialise, learn new skills, eat delicious food, take part in physical activity, and have fun in their local community. 

Clubs are run in local venues, such as schools and youth clubs. This provides children and young people the opportunity to build relationships with trusted adults and access safe spaces during the holidays.

I’d like to encourage all eligible families to book onto HAF activities this Easter”. Cllr Andy Hall, Portfolio Holder for Children & Education Shropshire Council. 

The spring/Easter What’s On Guide and details of how to book are available online here.

Some of the holiday programmes also include paid spaces for children and young people who are not in receipt of free school meals. 

For more information on HAF in Shropshire click here.