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Holidays Are Fun (HAF) Programme for Easter

All school age children from reception class to Year 11 who live in Stockton-on-Tees and are in receipt of benefits-related free school meals are eligible to take up a place for holiday activities, including a meal over the holidays.

What is the programme?

The programme delivered by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council in partnership with the Department for Education and Catalyst offers a wide range of activities such as sports, boxing, martial arts, bushcraft, film making, arts and crafts, cooking, swimming, horse riding and much more.

All our clubs are run by experienced organisations who will provide a safe and welcoming experience where children will have fun and make new friends.

What are the aims of the HAF Programme?

  • to eat healthily over the school holidays
  • to be active during the holidays
  • to take part in engaging and enriching activities which support the development of resilience, character and wellbeing along with wider educational attainment
  • to have a greater knowledge of health and nutrition

What will the HAF clubs deliver?

  • develop new skills or knowledge 
  • consolidate exisating skills and knowledge
  • try out new experiences 
  • have fun and socialise
  • a healthy meal

If you are in receipt of benefits-related free school meals, click the link below to book: 

Book your place

If you are claiming universal credit/experiencing financial difficulties, have a child with SEND or need more information, request a call back from the HAF team. 

Complete a HAF call back request