This page gives an overview of some of the work that our leisure development team is involved in to encourage children and young people's participation in sport and leisure. It includes information on activities available for children and young people outside school.
Background
It's important that we provide children and young people with wide ranging and high quality opportunities to get involved in sport and physical activity from an early age. Enjoyment is key and will hopefully switch them on to the benefits an active lifestyle can bring which they will take with them into adulthood.
School's Out!
Our School's Out! programme of holiday activities, which is produced every Easter and summer, provides a whole host of sport and physical activities ranging from coached to casual sessions. We work with local clubs and other partners to deliver the programme which includes the expected; swimming, football, tennis, cricket, athletics and gymnastics and the unexpected; Glee inspired dance workshops, Zumbatomic, kayaking and geo-caching!
Taster sessions encourage youngsters to have a go at something different, for example indoor climbing. Coaching courses or sessions give them a chance to learn a new skill or hone existing ones. There's also a great programme of outdoor activities, often for the whole family, which includes cycling and walking.
Search our activity finder to find out what's going on where you live. Choose School's Out! from the drop down menu for all holiday activities for children and young people.
Leisure centres managed by other operators
If you live in, or are visiting Consett or Stanley then you can get more information about what's on offer at the Belle Vue or the Louisa leisure centres by visiting Leisure Works
If you live in, or are visiting, Peterlee or Seaham more information about what's on offer at the two leisure centres can be found at the Harpers Fitness website.
If you live in Willington, please visit the Spectrum Leisure Centre website to find out more.
Get involved
For more information about sport and physical activities for children and young people, or for questions about the School's Out! programme, contact us using the details below.
