Great selection of sports and activities for children in Banbury this summer
From children’s bowls to tennis and football, from well-being and DIY facepainting to music – there is lots on for Banbury children this summer holidays.
Children and young people can take part in the action-packed summer activities being put on by Cherwell District Council in north Oxfordshire.
The are range of events across the district is for children aged 5 - 16, with activities available for free or at low cost to families. See this web page for Banbury and here for Cherwell.
Taking place throughout the school holidays right through August, the programme offers a wide range of activities for children, as well as family-friendly community events and leadership opportunities for teenagers.
The activities offer a healthy mix of sports, arts, nature activities and games and will be held in Banbury, Bicester, Kidlington and surrounding villages, making it easier for families to access the fun.
The programme also provides additional opportunities for children and families seeking local activities over the summer period, including while some facilities at Bicester Leisure Centre are temporarily unavailable.
Councillor Lisa Smith, Portfolio Holder for Leisure, said: “The summer holidays bring the wonderful opportunity for our younger residents to take their learning outside of the classroom and enjoy the physical and social benefits of group and sporting activities.
“From cricket to football and tennis to crafting, the sessions will help children make new friendships, build their confidence and enjoy learning from qualified Youth Activator leaders.”
Over the course of the summer break, there will be a variety of activities on offer, including multi-skills sessions for children aged 5 - 11, as well as multi-sport sessions for young people aged 12 - 16.
One-day community events for families will be held in July and August, including OPA Bicester Play Day and a Have-a-Go event at Spiceball Leisure Centre, where residents can try a variety of activities provided by local clubs and organisations.
For young people aged 14 - 18, an Active Leader course running from 24 - 28 August will provide the opportunity to develop leadership skills, gain experience in running activities and build confidence for future employment or volunteering opportunities.
All staff leading the sessions are First Aid trained and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checked. For further information and to book, visit www.getoxfordshireactive.org/youmovecherwell