Holiday Activities and Food Programme

Our HAF programme is open to school-aged children (reception to year 11) who receive benefits-related free school meals. HAF activity sessions run during Easter, summer and winter school holidays. This programme is funded by the Department for Education.

Summer HAF programme

This summer, eligible children and young people can take part in a range of activities at locations around Hillingdon.

Please note:

  • Programmes may be subject to change.
  • Age groups with a minimum age of 4-years-old apply to children in reception.
  • A healthy meal will be provided as part of the programme. 

Adolescent Development Service: #DoSomethingThisHoliday

Monday 29 July to Thursday 1 August, 10am to 3pm
Monday 5 to Thursday 8 August, 10am to 3pm

At Ruislip Young People's Centre, Ruislip, HA4 7SX and Harlington Young People's Centre, Hayes, UB3 1PB

Take part in activities such as sports, cooking and crafts. Places are provided on a referral basis.

Open to school years 4 to 6 and 7+

Find out more about #DoSomethingThisHoliday

Please note: If you need help with your online booking, email targetedprogrammes@hillingdon.gov.uk or call 01895 277222.


Aktiva Summer Camp

Tuesday 30 July to Friday 2 August, 9am to 1pm
Tuesday 6 to Friday 9 August, 9am to 1pm
Tuesday 13 to Friday 16 August, 9am to 1pm
Tuesday 20 to Friday 23 August, 9am to 1pm
At John Locke Academy, UB10 0FW

Learn new skills and make new friends through sport and play. Activities include arts and crafts, football, basketball, tennis, dance, drama, and science experiments.

Open to 4 to 11-year-olds

Book onto Aktiva Summer Camp

Please note: If you need help with your online booking, email bookings@aktivacamps.com  or call 020 3551 8909.


Be Active: Multi-Sport Summer Camps

Monday 29 July to Friday 2 August, 9am to 3pm
Monday 5 to Friday 9 August, 9am to 3pm
Monday 12 to Friday 16 August, 9am to 3pm
Monday 19 to Friday 23 August, 9am to 3pm

At various locations

A variety of physical activities and sports throughout the day, plus arts and crafts for children to enjoy.

Open to 4 to 12-year-olds

Book onto a Be Active: Multi-Sport Summer Camp

Please note: If you need help with your online booking, email info@beactivesports.co.uk or call 07715 847132.


BM Youth: Holiday Activity Camp

Monday 29 July to Thursday 1 August, 10am to 2pm
Monday 5 to Thursday 8 August, 10am to 2pm
At Uxbridge High School, UB8 2PR

Take part in activities such as arts and crafts, dodgeball, football, basketball, cricket, tennis and archery.

Open to 5 to 11-year-olds

Book onto BM Youth: Holiday Activity Camp

Please note: If you need help with your online booking, email info@bmyouth.co.uk or call 07507 487716.


Canoe Sports Trust: HAF Paddlesport Camp

Monday 5 to Thursday 8 August, 9.30am to 3.30pm
Monday 19 to Thursday 22 August, 9.30am to 3.30pm

At Rickmansworth Aquadrome, Frogmoor Lane, Rickmansworth, WD3 1NB

Take part in paddlesports such as single and twin hulled canoes, sit on tops and kayaks. Due to the nature of the activities, each child will need to be confident in and around water.

Open to 11 to 16-year-olds

Book onto Canoe Sports Trust: HAF Paddlesport Camp

Please note: If you need help with your online booking, email enquiries@canoesportstrust.co.uk or call 07958 640356.


Community Connex: Youth ConneX

Monday 29 July to Thursday 1 August, 10am to 3pm
Monday 5 to Thursday 8 August, 10am to 3pm
Monday 12 to Thursday 15 August, 10am to 3pm
Monday 19 to Thursday 22 August, 10am to 3pm
Tuesday 27 to Thursday 29 August, 10am to 3pm
At Walter Pomeroy Hall, Uxbridge, UB8 3QU

A Special educational needs (SEN) programme with a range of activities to develop life skills and enhance knowledge. Activities include arts and crafts, cooking and singing.

Open to 5 to 18-year-olds

Book onto Community Connex: Youth ConneX

Please note: If you need help with your online booking, email sarah.campbell@communityconnex.co.uk or call 07795 518163.


Cricket for All

Monday 29 July to Friday 2 August, 9.30am to 3pm
Monday 12 to Friday 16 August, 9.30am to 3pm
At Douay Martyrs School, Ickenham,
 UB10 8QY

Soft ball cricket games for all abilities. Come along and develop your cricket skills, make new friends and have fun.

Open to 6 to 14-year-olds

To book onto Cricket for All, email sgmltd99@gmail.com or call 07798 652623.


Ealing Trailfinders Summer Camp

Monday 19 to Friday 23 August, 10am to 3pm
At Hillingdon Abbotts Rugby Club, Hayes, UB4 8PS

Take part in a wide range of activities, including cricket, netball, handball, American football and dodgeball. 

Open to 6 to 12-year-olds

Book onto Ealing Trailfinders Summer Camp

Please note: If you need help with your online booking, email camps@etprm.com or call 07808 630053.


Film Skool Deluxe

Monday 29 to Wednesday 31 July, 10am to 2pm
Thursday 1 August, 10am to 4.30pm
At Bishop Ramsey CofE School, Ruislip, HA4 8EE

Learn to write, direct, produce and shoot short films, working with professional filmmakers.

Open to 8 to 16-year-olds

To book onto Film Skool Deluxe, email filmskooldeluxe@gmail.com.


Fresh Arts Holiday Camps

Monday 29 July to Friday 2 August, 9am to 3pm
Monday 5 to Friday 9 August, 9am to 3pm
At Ruislip Gardens Primary School, HA4 6PD

Activities include arts and crafts, drama, dance, singing and outdoor play.

Open to 4 to 11-year-olds

Book onto Fresh Arts Holiday Camps

Please note: If you need help with your online booking, email admin@fresharts.co or call 020 3904 1113.


Full Court Holiday Basketball Camps

Monday 29 July to Thursday 1 August, 9am to 1pm (morning session) and 1pm to 5pm (afternoon session)
Monday 5 to Thursday 8 August, 9am to 1pm (morning session) and 1pm to 5pm (afternoon session)
At Uxbridge College Sports Hall, UB8 1NQ

Build confidence, meet new friends and learn basketball skills through a range of fun games, competitions, drills and matches.

Open to 7 to 11-year-olds (morning session) and 12 to 16-year-olds (afternoon session)

To book onto Full Court Holiday Basketball Camps, email admin@fullcourtconnections.co.uk or call 07703 056303.


Get Active Sports Summer HAF Camp

Monday 29 July to Thursday 1 August, 10am to 2pm
Monday 5 to Thursday 8 August, 10am to 2pm
Monday 12 to Thursday 15 August, 10am to 2pm
Monday 19 to Thursday 22 August, 10am to 2pm

At St Andrew's CofE School, Uxbridge, UB8 2BX

A range of activities to develop new skills and enhance knowledge. Activities include arts and crafts, dodgeball, cricket, gymnastics, athletics, tennis and tag rugby.

Open to 4 to 16-year-olds at foundation stage

Book onto Get Active Sports Summer HAF Camp

Please note: If you need help with your online booking, email sgleave@getactivesports.com or call 01344 860868.


Hedgewood School: Hedgehog Holiday Club

Tuesday 6 to Friday 9 August, 9am to 3pm
Tuesday 13 to Friday 16 August, 9am to 3pm
At Hedgewood School, Hayes,
 UB4 8NF

Sessions will include different types of play, such as imaginative play, construction activities, and a trips to Thomley and Thames Valley activity playground.

Open to 4 to 11-year-olds

Please note: This programme is restricted to children and young people attending Hedgewood School. If your child attends Hedgewood School, please call the school directly on 020 8845 6756 to discuss booking.


Hillingdon Children's Centres HAF Events

Tuesday 30 July, 10.30am to 12.30pm
At Oak Farm Children's Centre, Hillingdon, UB10 9PD

Friday 9 August, 11am to 1pm
At Kings College Playing Fields, Ruislip, HA4 7JZ

Friday 16 August, 10am to midday and 1pm to 3pm
At Charville Children's Centre, Hayes, UB4 8LF

Come along to our family event and enjoy BMX bikes and a children's entertainer. Lunch is provided for each child.

Open to 4 to 8-year-olds and their families

To book at Oak Farm Children's Centre, call 01895 250865.

To book at Kings College Playing Fields, call 01895 556682.

To book at Charville Children's Centre, call 01895 250104.


Jam Coding and Computing Workshops

Monday 5 to Thursday 8 August, 9.30am to 1.30pm
At Swakeleys School for Girls, Uxbridge, UB10 0EJ

Monday 12 to Thursday 15 August, 9.30am to 1.30pm
At Harlington School, Hayes, UB3 1PB

Workshops for budding coders and computing experts, with sessions in game-building, robotics, code quests and citizenship, stop motion animation and Minecraft challenges.

Open to 5 to 12-year-olds

To book onto Jam Coding and Computing Workshops, email london.nw@jamcoding.co.uk or call 01895 590224.


Junior Adventures Group: Summer of Fun

Tuesday 6 to Thursday 8 August, 10am to 2pm
Tuesday 13 to Thursday 15 August, 10am to 2pm
Tuesday 20 to Thursday 22 August, 10am to 2pm
Tuesday 27 to Friday 30 August, 10am to 2pm
At Whiteheath Junior School, Ruislip, HA4 7PR

Summer-themed activity camps.

Open to 4 to 11-year-olds

Book onto Junior Adventures Group: Summer of Fun

Please note: If you need help with your online booking, call 0333 577 1533.


Kidwise: Summer STEM Camp

Monday 29 July to Friday 2 August, 10am to 2pm
Monday 5 to Friday 9 August, 10am to 2pm
Monday 12 to Friday 16 August, 10am to 2pm
Monday 19 to Thursday 22 August, 10am to 2pm
At Yiewsley and West Drayton Community Centre, West Drayton, UB7 9JL

Learn more about science, technology, engineering and math.

Open to 5 to 11-year-olds

Book onto Kidwise: Summer STEM Camp

Please note: If you need help with your online booking, email info@kidwisegroup.com or call 07944 593690.


Kixx Uxbridge Summer Camp

Monday 12, Tuesday 13, Thursday 15 and  Friday 16 August, 10am to 2pm
Monday 19, Tuesday 20, Thursday 22 and  Friday 23 August, 10am to 2pm
At The Kingsborough Centre, Uxbridge,
 UB8 2TU

Take part in a wide range of activities, including arts and crafts, football, dance, basketball, cooking, netball and rounders.

Open to 5 to 12-year-olds

Book onto Kixx Uxbridge Summer Camp

Please note: If you need help with your online booking, email admin@kixx.org.uk or call 01302 618080.


Learn Hillingdon: Family Cookery Club

Monday 29 July to Friday 2 August, 9.30am to 1pm
Monday 5 to Friday 9 August, 9.30am to 1pm
Monday 12 to Friday 16 August, 9.30am to 1pm
Monday 19 to Thursday 22 August, 9.30am to 1pm
At Uxbridge Adult Education Centre (Civic Centre), UB8 1UW

Join us at the Learn Hillingdon: Family Cookery Club to develop your cookery skills and confidence in the kitchen.

Open to 5 to 17-year-olds and their parent/carer
(maximum of 1 adult and 2 children per family)

Book onto Learn Hillingdon: Family Cookery Club

Please note: Maximum of 1 adult and 2 children per family. If you need help with your online booking, email civiccentre@hae-acl.ac.uk.


London Taekwondo Falcons Summer Camp

Monday 12 to Friday 16 August, 10am to 2pm
Monday 19 to Friday 23 August, 10am to 2pm
At Botwell Leisure Centre, Hayes, UB3 2HW

Build confidence, meet new friends, and learn basic Taekwondo techniques through a range of fun games and drills.

Open to 5 to 16-year-olds

Book onto London Taekwondo Falcons Summer Camp

Please note: If you need help with your online booking, email info@tkdfalcons.co.uk or call 07886 553504.


Omega Sportz Summer Activity Camp

Monday 29 July to Friday 2 August, 9am to 1pm
Monday 5 to Friday 9 August, 9am to 1pm
At Botwell House Catholic Primary School, Hayes, UB3 2AB

Take part in a wide range of activities, including ball sports, science experiments, dance workshop, multi sports and games, animal workshops, arts and crafts and an summer party.

Open to 5 to 11-year-olds

Book onto Omega Sportz Summer Activity Camp

Please note: If you need help with your online booking, email info@omegasportz.com or call 07444 592073.


Our Parks: OurCamps

Monday 29 July to Thursday 1 August, 10am to 2pm
Monday 5 to Thursday 8 August, 10am to 2pm
Monday 12 to Thursday 15 August, 10am to 2pm
Monday 19 to Thursday 22 August, 10am to 2pm
At Guru Nanak Sikh Academy, Hayes, UB4 0LT

Learn, grow and have fun with activities such as, arts and crafts, sports and drama.

Open to 5 to 12-year-olds

Book onto Our Parks: OurCamps

Please note: If you need help with your online booking, email schoolcampinfo@ourparks.org.uk or call 07306 297789.


Premier Education: Summer Holiday Camp

Monday 29 July to Friday 2 August, 9am to 3pm
Monday 5 to Friday 9 August, 9am to 3pm
Monday 12 to Friday 16 August, 9am to 3pm
Monday 19 to Friday 23 August, 9am to 3pm
At Hillside Infants School, Northwood, HA6 1RX

Take part in a wide range of activities, including arts and crafts, football, dodgeball, cheer, cricket, volleyball and fencing.

Open to 4 to 12-year-olds

Book onto Premier Education: Summer Holiday Camp

Please note: If you need help with your online booking, email lbourne@premier-education.com or call 07821 361288.


PSD Funweeks Active Camps

Monday 29 July to Friday 2 August, 9am to 3pm
Monday 5 to Friday 9 August, 9am to 3pm
Monday 12 to Friday 16 August, 9am to 3pm
Monday 19 to Thursday 22 August, 9am to 3pm

At various locations

A variety of physical activities and sports throughout the day, plus arts and crafts for children to enjoy.

Open to 5 to 11-year-olds (school years 1 to 7)

Book onto a PSD Funweeks Active Camp

Please note: If you need help with your online booking, call 020 3397 7409.


QPR Soccer Schools

Monday 29 July to Thursday 1 August, 10am to 3pm
Monday 5 to Thursday 8 August, 10am to 3pm
Monday 12 to Thursday 15 August, 10am to 3pm
Monday 19 to Thursday 22 August, 10am to 3pm
At Botwell Green Leisure Centre, Hayes, UB3 2HW

Learn new football skills, meet new friends and have fun during the school holidays.

Open to 5 to 14-year-olds

Book onto QPR Soccer Schools

Please note: If you need help with your online booking, email soccerschools@qpr.co.uk or call 020 8740 2509.


RC Vision: Radio Control Car Racing

Thursday 1 to Saturday 3 August, 10am to 2pm
Thursday 8 to Saturday 10 August, 10am to 2pm
Thursday 15 to Saturday 17 August, 10am to 2pm
Tuesday 20 to Thursday 22 August, 10am to 2pm
At West London Racing Centre, Uxbridge, UB10 9HT

Learn to set up, drive and race a radio-controlled car. The activities are led by experienced instructors and will encourage teamwork, creativity and problem-solving skills.

Open to 10 to 16-year-olds

Book onto RC Vision: Radio Control Car Racing

Please note: If you need help with your online booking, email haf@rcvision.co.uk or call 07973 156711.


Sports Plus Scheme

Monday 29 July to Friday 2 August, 9am to 3pm
Monday 5 to Friday 9 August, 9am to 3pm
Monday 12 August, 9am to 3pm
Tuesday 27 to Friday 30 August, 9am to 3pm
At West Drayton Academy, UB7 9EA

A variety of sports and activities, such as football, cricket, scooter hockey, tennis, gymnastics and golf.

Open to 4 to 11-year-olds

Book onto Sports Plus Scheme

Please note: If you need help with your online booking, email westlondon@sportsplusscheme.com or call 01932 568570.


Super Star Sport: Summer Bonanza: Heathrow

Friday 26 July, 9am to 3pm
Monday 29 July to Thursday 1 August, 9am to 3pm
Monday 5 to Thursday 8 August, 9am to 3pm
Tuesday 20 to Friday 23 August, 9am to 3pm
Tuesday 27 to Thursday 29 August, 9am to 3pm
At Heathrow Primary School, West Drayton, UB7 0JQ

A variety of sports and activities, such as football, tennis, basketball and gymnastics.

Open to 5 to 12-year-olds

Book onto Super Star Sport: Summer Bonanza: Heathrow

Please note: If you need help with your online booking, call 01895 204885.


Super Star Sport: Summer Bonanza: Highfield

Thursday 25 to Friday 26 July, 9am to 3pm
Monday 29 July to Friday 2 August, 9am to 3pm
At Highfield Primary School, Uxbridge, UB10 0DB

A variety of sports and activities, such as football, tennis, basketball and gymnastics.

Open to 5 to 12-year-olds

Book onto Super Star Sport: Summer Bonanza: Highfield

Please note: If you need help with your online booking, call 01895 204885.


Supreme Education Summer Camp

Monday 29 July to Thursday 1 August, 10am to 2pm
Monday 5 to Thursday 8 August, 10am to 2pm
Monday 12 to Thursday 15 August, 10am to 2pm
At Harefield School, Uxbridge, UB9 6ET    

Take part in a wide range of activities, including yoga, music, drama, coding, sports, and cooking. 

Open to 5 to 14-year-olds

Book onto Supreme Education Summer Camp

Please note: If you need help with your online booking, call 033 0320 2161.


The Skipz Experience

Monday 29 July to Thursday 1 August, 10am to 2pm
Monday 5 to Thursday 8 August, 10am to 2pm
Monday 12 to Thursday 15 August, 10am to 2pm
Monday 19 to Thursday 22 August, 10am to 2pm
At Harlington School, Hayes, UB3 1PB and St Martin's Primary School, West Drayton, UB7 7UF

Take part in arts and crafts, dance, clay modelling and singing.

Open to 5 to 11-year-olds 

Book onto The Skipz Experience

Please note: If you need help with your online booking, email skipzhafhillingdon@gmail.com.


U Teach Mi: Summer Tech Camp

Monday 5 to Friday 9 August, 8.30am to 2.30pm
Monday 12 to Friday 16 August, 8.30am to 2.30pm
Monday 19 to Friday 23 August, 8.30am to 2.30pm
Tuesday 27 to Friday 30 August, 8.30am to 2.30pm

At St Raphael's Catholic Primary School, Northolt, UB5 6NL

Take part in a wide range of tech activities, including coding, 3D modelling and VR game creation.

Open to 4 to 11-year-olds at foundation stage

Book onto U Teach Mi: Summer Tech Camp

Please note: If you need help with your online booking, email info@uteachmi.com or call 07599 429937.


Wealdstone FC Summer Football Camp: Brunel University

Monday 5 to Thursday 8 August, 10am to 3pm
Monday 12 to Thursday 15 August, 10am to 3pm
Monday 19 to Thursday 22 August, 10am to 3pm
At Brunel University Sports Park, Uxbridge, UB8 3PW

A football camp for boys and girls, focused on having fun, enjoying football and healthy eating.

Open to 4 to 16-year-olds

Book onto Wealdstone FC Summer Football Camp: Brunel University

Please note: If you need help with your online booking, email academy@wealdstonefc.com.


Wealdstone FC Summer Football Camp: Grosvenor Vale

Monday 29 July to Thursday 1 August, 10am to 3pm
Monday 5 to Thursday 8 August, 10am to 3pm
Monday 12 to Thursday 15 August, 10am to 3pm
At Grosvenor Vale, Ruislip, HA4 6JQ

A football camp for boys and girls, focused on having fun, enjoying football and healthy eating.

Open to 4 to 16-year-olds

Book onto Wealdstone FC Summer Football Camp: Grosvenor Vale

Please note: If you need help with your online booking, email academy@wealdstonefc.com.


West Drayton Kids Summer Club

Thursday 25 to Friday 26 July, 10.30am to 3pm
Monday 29 July to Friday 2 August, 10.30am to 3pm
Monday 5 to Thursday 8 August, 10.30am to 3pm
At Southland Arts Centre, West Drayton, UB7 7PW

Learn about the community and its history in a creative way. Activities include arts and crafts, cooking and sports.

Open to 5 to 16-year-olds

Book onto West Drayton Kids Summer Club

Please note: If you need help with your online booking, email u5p86@hotmail.com or call 07462 268488.


Youth Filmmaking Club and Social Action Summer Programme

Monday 5 to Friday 9 August, 11am to 3pm
Monday 12 to Friday 16 August, 11am to 3pm
Monday 19 to Friday 23 August, 11am to 3pm
Monday 26 to Friday 30 August, 11am to 3pm
At St. Margaret's Church, Uxbridge, UB8 1AB

Learn about filmmaking, script-writing, directing, acting and editing.

Open to 11 to 17-year-olds

Book onto Youth Filmmaking Club and Social Action Summer Programme

Please note: If you need help with your online booking, email taz@ccwl.org.uk or call 07840 047771.

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