Blackpool FC Community Trust column: Lots to offer our youngsters over the school holiday
Blackpool FC Community Trust delivers sports, dance and football camps every school holiday for young people across the Fylde coast.
The camps provide opportunities to stay active, build confidence and make new friends in a fun and supportive environment.
Our next camps run from Tuesday, May 26 to Friday, June 5 and will be held at Unity Academy, Anchorsholme Academy, Roseacre Academy, Stanley Primary School and Armfield Academy.
Designed for children aged between five and 14, the camps offer a wide range of activities including football, dodgeball, cricket, dance and more, giving youngsters of all abilities the chance to develop their skills while having fun.
Due to the continued popularity of our holiday sports camps, parents and guardians are encouraged to book early to secure a place.
Children attending should wear suitable clothing for indoor and outdoor activities, as well as trainers, and bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink.
Our mixed football and girls’ football camps will take place at Aspire Sports Hub, offering young players the chance to develop new skills in a safe and engaging environment.
Sessions are delivered by qualified BFCCT coaches, focusing on ball mastery, core football fundamentals and fun, competitive activities designed to help players improve their game.
In partnership with AVR Dance, our dance camp will also return for children aged five to 14.
These sessions offer an exciting opportunity for participants to learn new routines across a variety of dance styles, while building confidence, creativity and teamwork.
To book a place on any of the above camps, visit www.bfcct.co.uk/holiday-camps or follow our social media channels for further updates.
The Trust also delivers the Stars Holiday Club for young people aged seven to 18 and the Stars Youth Group for those aged 15-25, in education, who live with a disability.
Sessions take place in the Education and Community Centre at Bloomfield Road from 11am to 3pm and are delivered by experienced staff who work with young people every day.
For more information, please contact [email protected] or call 01253 348691. Young people who receive LCC Break Time hours can also redeem them at our Stars Camp.
Alongside these camps, our Premier League Kicks team provides free activities for children and young people across Blackpool throughout the holidays.
Our Premier League Kicks Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme will run from May 26-29.
Sessions include esports at Bloomfield Road (11am-3pm, Tuesday-Friday), with football at Moor Park (11am-3pm, Tuesday-Friday) and South Shore Academy (11am-3pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday).
Additional evening sessions will take place at Aspire Sports Hub (5pm-8pm, Tuesday and Wednesday), Claremont Park (4pm-8pm, Wednesday) and Highfield Leadership Academy (4pm-8pm, Thursday).
Participants will also receive free healthy meals and guidance on health and nutrition as part of the programme, helping young people stay active, supported and engaged throughout the school holidays. Find out more by visiting www.bfcct.co.uk/pl-kicks