If you're a child or young person and you're looking for something to do out of school, or during the holidays, then check out the information on this page.
Are you 13 or over?
Want to try something new? Have a look at the Get Out There website for fun things to do.
On the website you will find activities which are from sources such as ourselves, the community, the voluntary sector and private sector organisations. These can be things such as classes at your local leisure centre, film making workshops or events on at your local youth centre.
You can find information on the date and time of a particular event or activity, the location shown on a user friendly map, the facility to enquire online about the activity or how to contact the organisation for more information. There is also regular blogs updating young people on the latest Get Out There news, the prizes that are up for grabs and any new opportunities that are available. Young people also get the opportunity to add their views by posting comments, suggesting activities or taking part in positive activities surveys.
Checks are carried out to ensure that the activities are from trusted sources and that organisations provide the necessary documents to ensure safety and enjoyment for young people.
Summer holiday leisure activities
Indoor or outdoor, wet or dry – there’s loads of choice for children and young people this summer!
You’ll find the pages of our summer holiday programme - school's out! - packed with fun activities at your local leisure centre, sports clubs and community venues as well as parks and open spaces across the county. There’s a huge variety of activities on offer all delivered by, or with the support of, Durham County Sport & Leisure.
Find out more on our holiday activities webpage and enter our competition to win a Wii console and sports pack. To book your place, contact the schools out hotline on the number below.
Summer 2010 short breaks activities programme
Durham County Council and partners together with 'Making Changes Together' parents group and the extreme group from Investing in Children are delighted to announce another summer of short breaks for disabled children and young people and their parents and carers. For more information visit our Summer 2010 short breaks activities webpage or contact the Children's Network using the details below.
Families Information Service
The Families Information Service is a free and impartial service providing information that parents may need to support their children through to their 20th birthday, or 25th birthday if the child is disabled.
We can provide information on a wide range of services, organisations and care provision as well as activities for children, young people and families, childcare and support services. We can also provide information on Out of School Care and Holiday Schemes.