School Holiday Activities and Childcare Summer 2022
On this page you will find information about activities and support services that are available in the Summer Holidays.
Dates, times and ages can vary so please check with your local scheme before attending, also please be aware that providers may not have updated their online information therefore it may be best to email or phone for up to date information.
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Activity schemes
Sport
Shooting Stars - sports courses for children aged 4-11, based at the Bowdon Club. Sports include football, cricket, tennis, tag rugby, netball, basketball, hockey and more. Sessions runs daily, early drop off can also be arranged. Find out more via their Facebook page.
Gymfinity Gymnastics - full day camps run throughout the school holidays where children get the opportunity to take part in a wide range of gymnastics related activities, games and fun. Visit their website for more information.
Soccerwise Holiday Fun- Welcome to Soccerwise Football & Multi-Sports Fun Weeks. Soccerwise now runs all of its courses, during the Trafford school holidays at Forest Prep School, Moss Lane, Timperley. These courses MUST be booked onto and paid for at the time of booking via our brand new online booking forms. There may be limited availability due to restricted numbers in group sizes. We look forward to meeting new players of all abilities as well as our regular players.
Trafford Lesiure Gymnastics- Come and join the fun Gymnastics Trafford Holiday Sessions. We cover a wide variety of gymnastics activities to keep your children entertained. For children aged 5yrs+, and all abilities. These holiday sessons are a great way to experience Gymnastics Trafford, at Altrincham Leisure Centre, to aid in developing strength and agility, coordination and balance as well as posture, flexibility and masses of self-confidence Bookings can only be made online.
Sale Sports Club Multi Sports Camp- After a successful Summer Camps with 75 children a day, we are happy to announce that Sale Sports Club will be running another summer Camp this Year. What better way for your children to spend the school holiday than taking part in lots of sporting activites. With a Fun filled week with lots of different sports and acitvites planned, this is a great opportunity for children to try all our different sports.
T50 Gymnastics- Our qualified gymnastics coaches will take care of your school holiday childcare needs with a fun and exciting gymnastics themed holiday club. We provide a healthy combination of sport, games and other activities to keep your children entertained all day long.
Trafford Watersports Centre Peak Pursuits- Here at Peak we have 3 outdoor activity centres that offer full-day school holiday programme sessions for your children! Come rain or shine we have something for you!
Little Superstarts- Superstars Sports and Dance Holiday Club have been running for 15 consecutive years since starting in 2007. Our ever-popular football, multi-sports and dance camps are offered during most school holidays. Every enjoyable session that the children participate in are fully risk assessed as well as the venue as a whole which is available upon request. Based in Sale, Timperley and Altrincham!
Brooklands Tennis Club- Brooklands Tennis Camps. 9am-4pm. Children can expect technical tennis coaching and fun games throughout the day. There will also be a Brooklands Tennis Camp T Shirt to be won each day.
Enjoy lots of games, ball & fitness skills, tennis, squash, racquet rounders, cardio tennis, jail & wipeout to name a few! Indoor provision available too.
Football Fun Factory- Your child will take part in an unforgettable football experience under the guidance of our superstar Head Coach and their team. BTH school Altrincham.
SeaSaw Creative- Feb half term sewing clubs mon-friday. Clubs run 10-2 and cost £50 per child. No experience is required.
Support Schemes
Our Sale West – family activities in association with Calm Connections. Email: enquiries@oursalewest.co.uk Tel: 07920 497 961
Hideaway Support - offering food and packed lunch support for children living in Partington.
Trafford Assist and CAB - Community Hubs. Provision of crisis support for people who have no funds to pay for food/fuel or who are isolated and need wellbeing support, or shopping if unable to obtain food. Also CAB provides benefits and employment advice. Tel: 0300 330 9073 to access these services and the local community hubs.
Sale Moor Holiday Lunchbox Club- Each day we can provide around 35 lunches for children aged 5-16 years. So if you are struggling or know someone that is then let them know and get in touch with us. Lunch will be a sandwich, drink and fruit snack.
Partington Food Help during the Holidays- During the school holidays we will continue to offer small children's food parcels this year to help out as your children are at home. This is open to anyone locally who needs it, not just those entitled to Free School Meals.
Free Uniform Pop-Up Shop - Shop for FREE preloved school uniforms for primary schools in Old Trafford
Holiday Childcare Provision
Little Oaks (Partington)
Victoria Road Private Day Nursery (Stretford)
Irlam Road Day Nursery (Urmston)
Playtime Kids Club (Old Trafford)
Kids Mix at English Martyrs (Urmston)
Little Petals Day Nursery (Stretford)
Play Works (Urmston)
Children’s Choice Childcare (Old Trafford)
Kickstart Childcare (Stretford)
Davyhulme Day Nursery (Davyhulme)
School of Sport (Urmston)
Beanstalks Childcare (Sale)
Alphabets Children’s Club @ Sale United F.C. (Sale)
Cool Kids (Urmston)
Embrace Childcare (Sale)
Kids Collective @ Bollin (Bowdon, Altrincham)
Kids Collective Worthington (Sale)
Let’s Play (Urmston)
Little Diamonds @ Flixton Infants (Urmston)
Ok Mum @ St Ambrose (Hale Barns)
OK Mum @ Loreto (Altrincham)
Playtime @ Kings Road (Old Trafford)
You & Me @ Oldfield Brow (Altrincham)
Banana Moon Altrincham (Altrincham)
BPS Sport and Lesiure (Sale)
Play Works (Urmston)
Kool Kids (Altrincham)
School of Play (Urmston)
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Rainbow Reflections LGBTQ+ Youth Group with The Proud Trust - Trafford youth group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans people or those questioning their gender or sexuality who are under 25 years old
Pure Insight - Insightful Mentoring and 1-to-1 support for Care Leavers in Trafford
42nd Street offers online wellbeing support for 13 to 25 year olds. They are working with TDAS (Trafford Domestic Abuse Services) on Speak Out Speak Now - a series of mental health and wellbeing workshops across Trafford with young people aged 16 - 25 to create a Trafford gift shop pop up stall.
Kooth – online Counselling for 11-25 year olds
Trafford Sunrise – therapeutic support for children 5-12 year olds.
Early Break – substance use support for young people
The Northern – Contraception, sexual health and HIV service
Trafford YES – youth work and engagement including Talkshop, Connexions, Youth Justice and the Activity Agreement programme
Additional Support For Families
Online Parenting Courses - Find out more at Solihull Parenting Courses. Free for all Trafford residents.
Home-Start Family Support offers a home visiting volunteer support service for families going through difficult times- at the moment the service is offering predominantly digital support via phone and video calls. Email: kathryn.eckersley@hsts.org.uk
Parentline – confidential chat service
TDAS- Domestic Abuse Support Trafford Domestic Abuse Service are still operating, with some interventions offered via online/phone/text/messenger- anyone concerned about a young person and/or family can refer as normal and pass on details via 07534 066 029
Together Trust- Sleep Tight Trafford offer one-to-one sleep clinics for local parents and carers. Their sleep practitioners work with parent/carers to create personalised sleep plans for children. During COVID-19 all clinics are still running and appointments are being offered by telephone or video consultation. Email: enquiries@togetherust.org.uk Tel: 0161 286 4201
Days Out
Dino falls adventure golf - challenge yourself to a round of action-packed adventure golf.
The Crocky Trail - an outdoor adventure playground in Cheshire.
Dunham Massey - National Trust - a garden for all seasons, an ancient deer park and a house filled with treasures and stories.
Friends of Victoria Park, Stretford
Tatton Park - an historic estate with Tudor hall, neo-classical mansion, lavish gardens, a deer park and playground.
Trafford Treetop Adventures - the ultimate test of coordination, balance and determination.
Treetop Manchester - a day out for families looking for an outdoor adventure.
Quarry Bank Mill- Autumn is the perfect time to explore Quarry Bank with the drama of the season putting on a spectacular show in the great outdoors and plenty of indoor places to explore and learn new things.
Peak Pursuits Sale Water Park- Situated at Sale Water Park, Trafford Watersports Centre is the location in Manchester for canoeing, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, and stand-up-paddle boarding. So come along and make a splash!
Planet Ice Altrincham- Pop on your skates and don the ice! Great for family all ages!
Play Factore- Play Factore is the ultimate kid’s party venue, with the biggest toddler area in the UK. Play Factore promises to provide entertainment for all.
Antz in your pantz- A newly refurbished indoor soft play centre and kids party venue in Timperley, Altrincham suitable for all children aged 0-11 years.
Inflatanation- The amazing new Manchester inflatable arena is now open and they can't wait for you to try it out! Its bouncier and bigger than ever with two levels of bouncy exhilirating fun.
Total Ninja- Many trials lay ahead! Quiet your doubt, channel your inner warrior and see if you have what it takes to become… the Total Ninja.
Vue Cinema Altrincham- Why not go watch the latset movie with a box of popcorn and your favourite snacks!
Half Term Events
Simply Cycling- Simply cycling is back up at running! Come try our bikes suitbale for all!
HAF- Hideout at The Hideaway- Hideout is the name of our group that supports children with a range of emotional needs that do not cope well in some environments. Many of the children involved are referred through partner agencies whilst they await higher level intervention and treatments.
Summer Holidsys at Z Arts- Ready to have some fun? Join us Tuesday – Friday for Z-arts Summer Holiday Club! Join us for a week of drama, yoga, arts & crafts, music and dance!
HAF Football Fun Factory- Fun and football for all at our Football Fun Camps. Our camps provide children with a unique opportunity to play football, experiencing our football related inflatables which include the dartboard, goal and pitch.
Turtle Feeding Experience- Come face to flipper with our magnificent giant green sea turtles, as you join them for a lunch date you will never forget!
Get Curious- Follow your curiosity and learn more about the big ideas and innovations that are changing our world today.
Dots Festival Legoland Discovery- There are no rules with DOTS, so let your imagination run wild!
A fairytale sumer at Dunham Massey- At the heart of Dunham’s fairy tales programme lies a self-led family trail of discovery and imagination. Whether you’re a climber like Jack and the beanstalk, or a carer like Red Riding Hood, join some of the characters from best-loved fairy tales in considering the morals and meanings connected to nature and the great outdoors.
Let's Play Quarry Bank- Ready for an adventure? Then head for the special summer pavilions of play. Available until the end of the summer holidays, you can use the look-out point to survey your surroundings, listen out for nearby wildlife, or invent your own way to play.
Footlights Old Trafford- We’ll be back for 2022! If your child loves to act, sing and dance, why not engage them throughout their school holidays for just £99 per week?
The Gruffalo- A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood…
Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
The Greatest Family Show- A jam-packed live stage production show to delight children of all ages including well-known songs from Lion King, Little Mermaid, Frozen, Mary Poppins, Beauty & the Beast, and many others.
Abba Mia the Party- Here we go again… Dancing Queens and Dancing Kings let us introduce you to Abba Mia the Party!
Trafford Watersport Holiday Club- Are your children always complaining they are bored in the school holidays? Do you want to get them from in front of the TV and exploring the great outdoors? Or are you in need of a holiday childcare solution whilst you work?
Princess Party- An interactive show filled with your favourite princess sing-along hits, watch as your little one’s dreams come true, don’t forget to come dressed for the occasion. Be Prepared for glitter stations, photo opportunities, children's workshops and lots more!
Lily Par- National Football Display- Lily Parr – one of football's first female superstars - gets a new permanent museum display dedicated to her life and legacy.
Outdoor Explorers- There’s so much to discover about nature on your doorstep. Whether you live in a city or town, countryside or seaside, you will find all sorts of nature on your doorstep. Just like the scientists and researchers who have collected and studied our museum specimens, you too can become an Outdoor Explorer.
The Greatest Circus Show- Back by popular demand, a tribute to the amazing Greatest Showman returns to Tatton Park Pop Up Festival for a second year!
Kidchella- Back by popular demand for 2022, this sell out kids festival is the only place to be this summer! It’s the ultimate kids festival with music and fun by Little Mix, Ariana & Taylor Swift tributes and many more!
Cinderella- Full of song, mirth, and joy for the summer ahead, join us on Cinderella’s journey of a lifetime to a magical ball where nearly anything is possible, especially if it is before midnight.
Firework Championships- Arley Hall is one of the most interesting and attractive stately homes in the North West. The elaborate ceilings & oak panelling, impressive fireplaces, intricate stained glass and beautiful contents are features which make Arley Hall so special.
Fun Dog Show- Fun with your furry companion at the Dog Show. Fun with your furry companion at the Farm's annual Dog Show!
Outdoor Cinema- The outdoor cinema is back at Tatton Park, bring your chairs, blankets and snacks and get comfy in the evening sunshine.
Alice in Wonderland- Open-Air theatre at its best!
Alice, a young, curious girl, follows a white rabbit down a rabbit hole and ends up in Wonderland! There, she begins on an adventure she will never forget
Identical- The world stage musical premiere of the classic story of twin girls separated at birth, reunited by chance at a summer camp ten years later.
Sarah and Duck- Join Sarah and her best friend Duck as they plan the ultimate circus soiree to help Scarf Lady celebrate her birthday. With entertainment lined up from a whole host of your favourite friends, including The Ribbon Sisters, The Shallots, Flamingo & John and Umbrella, the party is ready to go! Let’s just hope the weather holds out…
Luna Outdoor Cinema- Open Air Cinema returns to Tatton this summer, as The Luna Cinema presents three nights of classic cinema under the stars over the August Bank Holiday.
Matlida JR- Manchester Musical Youth’s annual ‘production in a week’ is back this August. With a hybrid cast from across their groups, this is a high energy, hilarious and heart felt musical based on the Roald Dahl classic.
Geronimo Festival- This exciting family festival has every type of entertainment for every age of child, you can camp or glamp, visit for the day or the weekend. – for further details Click Here.
South Manchester Dog Show- The forth annual South Manchester dog Show (formerly the Cheshire Dog Show) In aid of Dogs4Rescue! To be held at Wythenshawe cricket and sports club, The event will start at 11am and end at 4pm on Monday 29th August **Bank Holiday**
Summer Daze- Let Summer Daze begin. Chill at the beach, jump on the rides, find the ultimate summer outfit and experience one of the must-visit events of the summer. Melt into summer at the Trafford Centre.
The Nickelodeon Experience- Coming to Heaton Park, Manchester, this epic immersive adventure for the whole family brings the very best of Nickelodeon to life! The Nickelodeon Experience is a 14-day pop up event touring the country in 2022. The first Nickelodeon immersive experience of its kind, it’s the perfect day out for all the family!
Barton Beach- This summer Barton Beach at City Airport Manchester is back for 2022 with lots of fun instore. Running from Saturday 24th July to Sunday 5th September 2021 at City Airport and Heliport in Eccles.
I'm a Celebrity Experience- Scale over 8m of vertical rock in The Ascent, glide above the trees on Spyrider, scramble nets and balance on beams as you race around the Jungle Run and so much more!
Summer Fest- Summer is finally here, and Trafford Palazzo is pulling out all the stops to make it one to remember! Launching for the month of August, enjoy 4 weeks of #TPSummerFest.
Children's Cookery Adventure- If you're looking for a fun activity your kids will love, look no further! Our Children's Cookery Adventure is here to get taste buds tingling and minds a-whizzing as we show them how to whip up some delicious treats.
Inflatable Pool Sessions- INFLATABLE POOL SESSIONS ??
Come down and have some fantastic fun in the small pool at Altrincham Leisure Centre.
Teen Fashion Week- Got a teen with a passion for all things fashion? Book them onto our teen fashion week for summer 2022.
Read and Make- Waterstones Summer kids events are a go! Author visits, poetry, crafts & starting school- there's something for everyone!
Aura Music Academy- We're bringing back our popular holiday clubs this summer for a week of jam-packed musical fun!
Read and Make There's No such thing as mermaids- Waterstones Summer kids events are a go! Author visits, poetry, crafts & starting school- there's something for everyone!
Funtopia Festival with Dinosaurs- The BIG day out for little kids is coming back to Stockport offering one more incredible fun-filled visit this summer!
West Side Story Outdoor Cinema- A special open-air cinema screening of Spielberg's spectacular new version of West Side Story on the stunning lawns of Dunham Massey
Dinosaur Experience Garrick Theatre- 65 million years in the making… Are you ready for the adventure? Join our intrepid Dinosaur Adventurers as we journey to a world of living, breathing, life-like Dinosaurs.
Inclusive Holiday Activities
HAF- Hideout at The Hideaway- Hideout is the name of our group that supports children with a range of emotional needs that do not cope well in some environments. Many of the children involved are referred through partner agencies whilst they await higher level intervention and treatments.
Simply Cycling- Simply cycling is back up at running! Come try our bikes suitbale for all!
The Gruffalo- A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood…
Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
HAF Football Fun Factory- Fun and football for all at our Football Fun Camps. Our camps provide children with a unique opportunity to play football, experiencing our football related inflatables which include the dartboard, goal and pitch.
Projekts MCR Skatepark Summer Sessions- This summer holiday, we have skateboarding and scootering coaching sessions EVERY FRIDAY from 29th July to 26th August, from 2-4pm for SEND children aged 11 to 19 years old.
SEN Sessions at Little World Scholars- A nice, quite, relaxing space for independent imaginative play.