october half term holiday activity programme

October 2011 ProgrammeCome and join Lancaster City Council for a week of exciting activities thatare guaranteed to keep you busy during the half term holiday.

New for this half term is a selection of exciting museum activities that will appeal to allinquisitive minds. See page 17 onwards for more details.

Also new this holiday is a whole week of fun with Salt Ayre Sports Mania. This five day programme offers a selection of fun games and sports every day at Salt AyreSports Centre. Places are strictly limited and they’re bound to go fast, so make sure you book early to secure your place.

Whatever you decide to try this holiday, you’re sure to have lots of fun, make new friends and have a trulymemorable experience.

How to use this guide The details for all of our holiday activities can be foundin this brochure, listed in both A to Z format and in a dayby day format. The back page also has an ‘at a glance’section that lists all the activities in date order.

Please note that each workshop has differentrequirements e.g. age, specific clothing, venues varyand transport is sometimes provided. Please see eachworkshop individually. Please also note that due to someworkshops being outdoors they are weather dependantand can be cancelled on the day. If you are concerned onthe day if a particular activity is running or not, pleasecontact Salt Ayre Sports Centre for confirmation.

Activities for under 8 year oldsThroughout our brochure you will find an increasednumber of workshops for 4 to 7 year olds.

PLEASE NOTE: A responsible adult must stay on site during any workshop for children under 8 years old. Parents are expected to take part with their child in some workshops.

Contents2011 Programme 3

Booking Information 4

A-Z Activity Guide 6

All you need to know

about the activities on offer.

Activity Programme 10

Day-to-day guide to

all the activities on offer.

Booking Form Centre

All bookings MUST be

made by filling in this form.

At A Glance Back

All the activities available

in a quick-to-view format.

3Sports, arts and museum courses for children and young people.

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Booking InformationBookings can be taken in three ways:

• In person (from Monday 3 October)

• By post (from Monday 3 October)

• By phone (from Monday 3 October)

1. To book and pay in person

Bookings with cash and card payments can be made in person by visiting Salt Ayre Sports

Centre between 8am and 9pm Monday to Friday, or between 8am and 6pm Saturday and

Sunday. Be sure to have a fully completed booking form for each applicant and your payment.

2. To book and pay by postal application (no cash, cheques only)

1. Cheques are the only means of payment when applying by post.

2. Firstly, fully complete a booking form (you will find two forms at the centre pages of

this booklet). Use only one form per person.

3. Calculate the cost of the activities booked.

4. Across your cheque, write in words “An amount not to exceed £...”

5. Make the cheque payable to Lancaster City Council and sign the cheque. We will write in the

final amount and send you your receipt.

6. Make sure you have signed and dated the declaration.

This system reduces the number of cheques that may have to be returned to customers, due to

the unavailability of some activities when booking. For example:

3 activities at £6 each = £18

Only two activities available, amount due = £12

Complete the process by placing your cheque(s) and booking form(s) in an envelope and send

to: Holiday Activity Programme, Salt Ayre Sports Centre, Salt Ayre Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5JS

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Please note that all activities that are provided at Heysham andCarnforth swimming pools and at Lancaster museums must bebooked directly with them during their normal opening hours.


3. To book and pay by phone (payments of £5 or more only)To book and pay for your activities by phone, call the Holiday Activity Programme Booking

and Information Line on 01524 842493 – Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm or 01524 847540 –

Monday to Friday, 7am to 8pm and weekends 8am to 6pm. Our friendly staff will guide you

through the booking process. Please have the following details at hand:

• Applicant(s) name and date of birth

• Address and post code

• Contact and emergency telephone number

• Your credit / debit card details

All applicants for the Holiday Activity Programme will require a parent or guardian declaration.

This will be done during your booking.

Additional InformationActivity information - We strongly advise that all participants wear suitable clothing for the

activity that they are due to take part in. Information about suitable clothing or requirements

for each session can be found in pages 10 to 16.

Disabled access - Where possible, we use premises which are fully accessible. If you would like

more information, please do not hesitate to contact the holiday activity team on 01524 582825.

Enquiries and further details - The Holiday Activity Programme Office is based at:

Salt Ayre Sports Centre, Salt Ayre Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5JS.

Passport to Leisure holders - If your child has or is included on a Passport to Leisure card, they are

entitled to £1 discount per activity.

To obtain extra brochures or for general enquiries, please contact the Holiday Activity Programme

Information and Booking Line on (01524) 842493. Further booking forms can be downloaded from

the council’s website at www.lancaster.gov.uk/holidayprogramme.

The programme is correct at the time of going to print. However, the organisers reserve the right to make changes. Participationin all the activities is entirely at the participant’s own risk. Lancaster City Council regrets that under no circumstances can refundsbe given, unless the council cancels the activity due to minimum numbers or any unforeseen circumstances.

ACCEPTED CARDS

Aerial extreme – adventure ropes course and safari park NEW!Experience the exciting and exhilarating high adrenaline adventure ropes course with a new state ofthe art safety system. Please note that children MUST be over 1.1m in height to take part in thisactivity. After the ropes course it’s back on the bus to visit the safari park and see lots of animals intheir open environment. This is as close to seeing animals in the wild as you will get!

Aerial runway / king swingFly through the trees on special aerial runways that run high above woodland and a lake. Have yougot what it takes to make it to the end of the course? After a quick lunch on firm land, you’ll learn toswing through the trees like Tarzan with our king swing at an awesome height and speed. Thesession will be run by the YMCA Lakeside Centre’s qualified and experienced instructors.

ArcheryIf you fancy becoming the next Robin Hood, why not come along and try your hand at archery? Wewill teach you all the skills needed to hit the board every time. You will take part in team games,individual games, scoring games and balloon popping. This course is ideal for beginners.

Arts and crafts Show your creative side with activities ranging from painting, face painting, colouring and lots ofamazing things to make. We supply all the materials - you provide the imagination.

Badge swim sessions NEW!This is a great opportunity to test your swimming and get rewarded for your effort. You can swim upto 5,000 metres in this session. How far will you get? Badge and certificate included in the price.Takes place in Carnforth and Heysham swimming pools.

Ball gamesCome and bring all the family to our fun and exciting ball games session in Heysham Pool. Have a goat playing volleyball, water polo, basketball and lots more. All games take place in shallow water.

Bat walk NEW!Join us for this fascinating walk and discover the mysterious world of the bat. Learn how they livewith our expert guide and discover the bats at their best.

Be a zoo keeperHave you got what it takes to become a zoo keeper for the day? Working with our zoo keepers atWilliamson Park you will learn how to look after animals, help feed them and get the Butterfly Houseready for opening. Are you brave enough to handle some of our mini-beasts? This will be a greatmorning for anyone interested in animals.

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Bug hunting Explore the woodlands and track down the creepy crawlies. Using our special bug hunting equipment,learn more about the creatures that live in the undergrowth and how they live.

Children’s bowls Bowls is a great sport that’s suitable for all. This session teaches you the basics of the game and letsyou test your new skills in a number of fun games and activities.

Cycling skills (off-road)Let’s explore the rough stuff! This cycling course will be all off-road and you can practice your skillsaway from the tarmac. It is open to children of all abilities and is always a lot of fun.

Diving school NEW!Learn how to dive this October with our fully qualified swimming teacher Suzy Casey. Learn how toperform sitting, standing dives, dive through hoops and dive down to the bottom of the deep end fortreasure. All participants must be able to swim in deep water.

Extreme sports – snowboarding / indoor skydiving / tubing / luging Calling all adrenaline junkies! Test your nerves with an indoor skydive at Airkix (www.airkix.com)where you’ll experience the thrill of skydiving indoors. After you've landed its time to hit the slopesat Chill Factore with a snowboarding lesson and a tubing and luging session (big rubber rings and flatluging boards). All the activities are supervised by experienced, qualified coaches and all theequipment is supplied.

Fire buildingExperience the thrill of building safe fires, toast marshmallows and make a delicious cup of hotchocolate.

Floats and inflatables partyHave lots of fun this October at our special pool party. Bring your own floats, inflatables and toys orenjoy the ones provided at the pool and splash along to the freshest pop music. All participants mustbe able to swim in deep water.

Free playA variety of games and activities including giant jenga, giant connect 4, snakes and ladders. This is agreat session for anyone who just wants to have fun.

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Did you know? All of our holiday activitiesare run by trained professionals who areexperts at working with young people.Whatever you get up to this half-term, restassured that you will be in safe hands!

Ice Skating and Kyran Bracken’s Ice Party show NEW!Find out what ‘Dancing on Ice’ really is like! After a morning coaching session, it’s time to practiceyour new skills until lunch. Finish the day by watching the amazing Kyran Bracken’s Ice Party show. Agreat day out for all ice-skating fans.

Indoor climbing wall NEW!Come and try the indoor climbing wall at the newly built Lancaster University Sports Centre. Thissession is suitable for both beginners and advanced climbers. You will receive expert tuition on howto overcome the slabs, the vertical and overhanging walls. Please note you MUST wear laced uptrainers to take part in this activity.

Indoor mini tennis NEW!Mini tennis is a fun way for anyone aged between 4 and 12 years to get a feel for the adult game.It’s been designed to allow young players to develop at a speed that suits them. All sessions will bedelivered by a professional tennis coach.

Junior wildlife detectivesDiscover the insects and mini-beasts of Williamson Park and explore the undergrowth to reveal thehabitats in which creatures live. What lurks in the woodland? What creatures only come out at night?Find the answers to these questions and more on this fascinating wildlife detective session.

KarateKarate training consists of punching, kicking and blocking techniques perfected over centuries for selfdefence and physical development. Join us for a typical karate training session involving warm up,basic combinations, partner work, practice of form (kata) and physical exercises such as stretching. Agreat introduction to this ancient martial art.

Learn to cycleThis short course is aimed at children who cannot yet ride or still use stabilisers. Please bring aroadworthy bike which allows the seat to be lowered so that your child can get his/her feet flat onthe ground and suitable clothing for being outdoors.

Learn to cycle improvers NEW!This new course is aimed at those children who have recently completed a Learn to Cycle session but stillneed a bit of help to get cycling. Please bring a roadworthy bike which allows the seat to be lowered sothat your child can get his/her feet flat on the ground and suitable clothing for being outdoors.

Mini OlympicsThis session is ideal for any budding athletes of the future and would suit children aged 5 to 8. Take partin a variety of fun and exciting events to test your speed, jumping, hurdling and throwing ability. All theactivities are designed for the younger children so that they will all be able to compete together.

Morecambe FC v Rotherham United (match, coaching and tour) NEW!This is an amazing opportunity to watch our local team take on Rotherham United. Join us for a tourof the Globe Arena and then receive a coaching session from Morecambe FC’s own coaches. Finishthe day by watching the exciting match against Rotherham United. Children are fully supervised at alltimes including during the match.

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Morecambe FC v Gillingham FC (match, coaching and tour) NEW!Similar to activity on page 8, but this time your day will include a Morecambe FC v Gillingham FCfootball match.

Nature trailJoin us on this adventurous nature trail and explore the plants and animals that live all around us. Thisguided walk is perfect for exploring nature at its best.

RoundersThis great game is fun for all the family. Learn some basic skills and then take part in a giant game ofrounders, not to be missed.

Skiing / lugingFly down the slopes on this exciting visit to the Chill Factore in Manchester. After a morning coachingand practice session on skiing techniques, the afternoon will focus on luging. A great day out foranyone who loves winter sports.

Snowboarding / tubingAfter a morning coaching and practice session on snowboarding techniques, the afternoon will focuson tubing. Hold on tight as you hurtle down the real snow slopes at the Chill Factore, Manchester.

Velodrome track cycling / BMX track cycling - ManchesterTest out all your cycling skills at the Manchester Velodrome; the home of British Cycling. Start the daywith an exciting coaching session from British Cycling coaches then after lunch try out the brand newindoor BMX track - the only one in Britain. A perfect session for anyone who loves cycling.

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Activity Booking Form 1Official Activity Booking FormAll Holiday Programme bookings MUST be made on this form.

No bookings will be accepted without a fully completed and signed booking form.

1. Which activities do you wish to book?

2. Participant Details

First name: ...................................................... Surname: ....................................................................

Address: ..................................................................................................................................................

Town: ............................................................... County: .........................................................................

Postcode: ............................................................... Email: ......................................................................

Date of birth: ......................................................Age: ................................................. Male q Female q

Emergency contact name:......................................................................................................................

Emergency contact telephone number 1 :.............................................................................................


3. Medical Information

Name of child’s doctor .............................................................................. Tel: .....................................

Does your child have any allergies or suffer from any conditions requiring medical treatment including medication?

q Yes .................................... q No If yes - please provide details:

.................................................................................................................................................................

.................................................................................................................................................................

Do you consider your child to have a disability? q Yes q No

If yes - What is the nature of the impairment?

q Physical impairment q Visual impairment q Learning difficulty

q Hearing impairment q Other, please specify: ............................................................................

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Activity Ref (e.g. ACT002) Activity Title (e.g. Multi-skills) Activity Price (e.g. £5)

TOTAL (£)

Activity Booking Form 1

4. Information request

How did you find out about this activity programme?

Please tick only one: q Word of mouth q city council website q Other website

q From school q By post q Local newspaper q Information posters

Is this the first time you have taken part in our holiday programme? q Yes q No

You will automatically be added to our mailing list, however you can be sent the activity

programme via email if you wish?

Email: …………………………………………………………............................................................................

5. Declaration - Please read and sign the following declarations:

In the event of an illness, having responsibility for the above named child, I give permission for

medical treatment to be administered where considered necessary by a nominated first aider,

or by a suitably qualified medical practitioner.

If I cannot be contacted and my child should require emergency hospital treatment, I authorise

a qualified medical practitioner to provide emergency treatment or medication.

Photograph consent. I give my consent for Lancaster City Council staff and any others

authorised by Lancaster City Council to photograph my child/children whilst he/she/they are

taking part in activities run by Lancaster City Council. These photographs may be used by

Lancaster City Council and other authorised organisations to advertise or promote future events

run by the council.

I do not wish my child/children to be photographed q

Signature of Parent or Guardian: ...............................................................................................................................................................

Print name: ...................................................................................................................................... Date:..................................................

Please note: Participation in all activities is entirely at the participant's own risk. Lancaster City Council cannot take responsibility for

personal injury or loss of personal possessions when taking part, however, all possible care will be taken.

6. Payment

I enclose the sum of £..........................

Please make cheques payable to Lancaster City Council - see information on page 4.

No refunds will be given unless the activity is cancelled by Lancaster City Council. Please send your

completed form(s) and payment to: Holiday Programme, Salt Ayre Sports Centre, Salt Ayre Lane,

Lancaster, LA1 5JS (Please complete both sides.)

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Activity Booking Form 2Official Activity Booking FormAll Holiday Programme bookings MUST be made on this form.

No bookings will be accepted without a fully completed and signed booking form.

1. Which activities do you wish to book?

2. Participant Details

First name: ...................................................... Surname: ....................................................................

Address: ..................................................................................................................................................

Town: ............................................................... County: .........................................................................

Postcode: ............................................................... Email: ......................................................................

Date of birth: ......................................................Age: ................................................. Male q Female q

Emergency contact name:......................................................................................................................



3. Medical Information

Name of child’s doctor .............................................................................. Tel: .....................................

Does your child have any allergies or suffer from any conditions requiring medical treatment including medication?

q Yes .................................... q No If yes - please provide details:

.................................................................................................................................................................

.................................................................................................................................................................

Do you consider your child to have a disability? q Yes q No

If yes - What is the nature of the impairment?

q Physical impairment q Visual impairment q Learning difficulty

q Hearing impairment q Other, please specify: ............................................................................

Activity Ref (e.g. ACT002) Activity Title (e.g. Multi-skills) Activity Price (e.g. £5)

TOTAL (£)

Activity Booking Form 2

4. Information request

How did you find out about this activity programme?

Please tick only one: q Word of mouth q city council website q Other website

q From school q By post q Local newspaper q Information posters

Is this the first time you have taken part in our holiday programme? q Yes q No

You will automatically be added to our mailing list, however you can be sent the activity

programme via email if you wish?

Email: …………………………………………………………............................................................................

5. Declaration - Please read and sign the following declarations:

In the event of an illness, having responsibility for the above named child, I give permission for

medical treatment to be administered where considered necessary by a nominated first aider,

or by a suitably qualified medical practitioner.

If I cannot be contacted and my child should require emergency hospital treatment, I authorise

a qualified medical practitioner to provide emergency treatment or medication.

Photograph consent. I give my consent for Lancaster City Council staff and any others

authorised by Lancaster City Council to photograph my child/children whilst he/she/they are

taking part in activities run by Lancaster City Council. These photographs may be used by

Lancaster City Council and other authorised organisations to advertise or promote future events

run by the council.

I do not wish my child/children to be photographed q

Signature of Parent or Guardian: ...............................................................................................................................................................

Print name: ...................................................................................................................................... Date:..................................................

Please note: Participation in all activities is entirely at the participant's own risk. Lancaster City Council cannot take responsibility for

personal injury or loss of personal possessions when taking part, however, all possible care will be taken.

6. Payment

I enclose the sum of £..........................

Please make cheques payable to Lancaster City Council - see information on page 4.

No refunds will be given unless the activity is cancelled by Lancaster City Council. Please send your

completed form(s) and payment to: Holiday Programme, Salt Ayre Sports Centre, Salt Ayre Lane,

Lancaster, LA1 5JS (Please complete both sides.)

ACT 001 - Salt Ayre sport mania

Mon 24-10-2011 to Fri 28-10-2011 9am to 4pm Salt Ayre Sports Centre SA

30 8 to 12 £45 for 5 days

See advert on inside front cover. This 5 day programme of sports, games and pool fun starts every day at9am at Salt Ayre Sports Centre. Please bring your swimming kit and packed lunch. Alternatively, there iscatering available within the sports centre. Please note that this is a 5 day activity programme and dayscannot be booked individually.

ACT 002 - Learn to swim week

Mon 24-10-2011 to Fri 28-10-2011 10.30am to 11am Carnforth Swimming Pool CA

20 4 to 10 £21.50 for 5 days

Meet at Heysham Pool foyer. Under 8’s must be supervised in the building at all times by a responsibleperson of at least 16 years of age.

ACT 003 - Velodrome track cycling / BMX track cycling - Manchester

Mon 24-10-11 9am – 5pm Manchester Velodrome LD

15 9 to 16 £22

Please wear sensible clothing for this indoor activity. All equipment and transport is provided; just turn upraring to go at Morecambe Town Hall with a packed lunch and a drink.

ACT 004 – Learn to cycle

Mon 24-10-11 10am – 12noon Salt Ayre Sports Centre LD

6 4+ £6

Please bring a roadworthy bike which allows the seat to be lowered so that your child can get his/her feetflat on the ground and suitable clothing and helmet for being outdoors. Children must be accompanied byan adult who may be asked to assist. Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception.

Autumn Activity Programme

HOW IT WORKS!

MONDAY ACTIVITIES

ACT NUMBER - Workshop Title

Date Time Venue Section

Max Numbers Age Cost

Information / What to bring / Where to meet

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ACT 005 – Bug hunting

Mon 24-10-11 10.30am – 12noon Happy Mount Park PA

30 5 to 8 FREE

Please meet at the green kiosk in the middle of the park. Waterproofs and wellies may be neededdepending on the weather. All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the session.

ACT 006 – Cycle skills

Mon 24-10-11 1pm – 3pm Salt Ayre Sports Centre LD

8 6 to 9 £6

Please bring a roadworthy bike, helmet and suitable clothing for being outdoors. Children under 8 must beaccompanied by an adult. Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception.

ACT 007 – Nature trail

Mon 24-10-11 2pm – 3.30pm Happy Mount Park PA

30 5 to 12 FREE

Meet at the green kiosk in the middle of the park. Waterproofs and wellies may be needed depending onthe weather. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the session.

ACT 008 – Junior wildlife detectives

Mon 24-10-11 2pm – 3pm Williamson Park WP

10 8 to 14 £4

Wear suitable clothing. Meet at Williamson Park gift shop (next to the Butterfly House) at 1.55pm.

ACT 009 – Archery

Mon 24-10-11 2pm - 4pm Salt Ayre Sports Centre LD

12 8 to 14 £5

Tracksuit, t-shirt and trainers required. Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception.

ACT 010 – Indoor climbing wall NEW!

Mon 24-10-11 2pm - 4pm Lancaster Uni Sports Centre LD

16 8 to 16 £5.50

Tracksuit, t-shirt and trainers required. Meet at the new Lancaster University Sports Centre reception.

ACT 011 – Diving school

Mon 24-10-11 4pm – 5pm Heysham Pool HP

20 5 to 16 £3.50


TUESDAY ACTIVITIESACT 012 – Aerial extreme – adventure ropes course and Safari Park

Tues 25-10-11 8.45am – 5pm Knowsley Safari Park LD

15 8 to 16 £22

Please bring waterproofs, tracksuit, trainers that lace up and a packed lunch for this outdoor workshop.Transport is provided. Meet at Morecambe Town Hall reception. You must be 1.1m or taller to take part.

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ACT 013 – Mini Olympics

Tues 25-10-11 10.30am - 12noon Salt Ayre Sports Centre LD

12 5 to 8 £3.50

Please bring a waterproof jacket and a drink for this outdoor workshop. Children under the age of 8 mustbe accompanied by an adult for the duration of the session. Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception.

ACT 014 – Karate

Tues 25-10-11 1pm - 2pm Salt Ayre Sports Centre LD

15 5 to 7 £3.50

Tracksuit, t-shirt and trainers required. Parents/guardians must stay in the building for the duration of thesession. Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception.

ACT 015 – Karate

Tues 25-10-11 2.15pm - 3.15pm Salt Ayre Sports Centre LD

15 8 to 12 £3.50


ACT 0016 – Fire building

Tues 25-10-11 2pm – 3.30pm Williamson Park PA

30 5 to 12 FREE

Please meet at the Ashton Memorial steps in the park. Children under the age of 8 must be accompaniedby an adult for the duration of the session.

ACT 017 – Floats and inflatables party

Tue 25-10-11 4pm – 6pm Heysham Pool HP

30 5+ £4

Meet at Heysham Pool foyer. Under 8’s must be supervised in the water at all times by a responsibleperson of at least 16 years of age.

ACT 018 – Morecambe FC v Rotherham United – (match, coaching and tour) NEW!

Tues 25-10-11 5pm – 9.30pm Globe Arena, Morecambe LD

20 8 to 14 £12

Please bring waterproofs, warm clothing, suitable footwear for astro turf (no metal studs) and a packedtea. Meet at the Community Sports reception at the back of the Globe Arena.

ACT 019 – Bat walk NEW!

Tues 25-10-11 6.30pm – 7.45pm Happy Mount Park PA

30 5 to12 FREE

Please meet at the green kiosk in the middle of the park. Waterproofs and wellies may be neededdepending on the weather. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult for the durationof the session.


WEDNESDAY ACTIVITIES

ACT 020 – Skiing / luging NEW!

Weds 26-10-11 9am – 5.15pm Chill Factore, Manchester LD

10 8 to 16 £22

You must have gloves, waterproofs and wear clothes which fully cover arms and legs whilst doing thisactivity. Transport is included - please meet at Morecambe Town Hall reception and bring a packed lunch.

ACT 021 – Snowboarding / tubing NEW!

Weds 26-10-11 9am – 5.15pm Chill Factore, Manchester LD

10 8 to 16 £22

You must have gloves, waterproofs and wear clothes which fully cover arms and legs whilst doing thisactivity. Transport is included - please meet at Morecambe Town Hall reception and bring a packed lunch.

ACT 022 – Be a zoo keeper

Wed 26-10-11 9.30am – 12.30pm Williamson Park WP

10 8 to 14 £5

Wear suitable clothing. Meet at Williamson Park gift shop (next to the Butterfly House) at 9:15am.

ACT 023 - Badge swim session

Wed 26-10-11 11am - 1pm Carnforth Swimming Pool CA

30 5+ £4.50 (Price includes badge and certificate.)

Meet at Carnforth Pool foyer. Under 8’s must be supervised in the building at all times by a responsibleperson of at least 16 years of age. Any distance can be attempted at any time during the session.

ACT 024 –Arts and crafts

Weds 26-10-11 10.30am – 12pm Poulton Park PA

30 5 to 12 FREE

Please meet at the play park. All children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult for theduration of the session.

ACT 025 – Free play

Weds 26-10-11 2pm – 3.30pm Ryelands Estate PA

30 5 to 12 FREE

Please meet at the hard-court. All children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult for theduration of the session.

THURSDAY ACTIVITIESACT 026 – Extreme sports – snowboarding / indoor skydiving / luging / tubing NEW!

Thurs 27-10-11 8.30am – 5pm Chill Factore and Airkix, Manchester LD

30 8 to 16 £30

You must have gloves, waterproofs and wear clothes which fully cover arms and legs whilst doing thisactivity. Please note you must have laced up trainers for skydiving. Transport is included - please meet atMorecambe Town Hall reception and bring a packed lunch.


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ACT 027 – Ball games

Thurs 27-10-11 9am – 10am Heysham Pool HP

20 5+ £3.50

Meet at Heysham Pool foyer. Under 8’s must be supervised in the water at all times by a responsibleperson of at least 16 years of age.

ACT 028 – Be a zoo keeper

Thurs 27-10-11 9.30am – 12.30pm Williamson Park WP

10 8 to 14 £5

Wear suitable clothing. Meet at Williamson Park gift shop (next to the Butterfly House) at 9:15am.

ACT 029 – Archery

Thurs 27-10-11 2pm - 4pm Salt Ayre Sports Centre LD

12 8 to 14 £5


FRIDAY ACTIVITIES

ACT 030 – Badge swim session

Fri 28-10-11 9am – 1pm Heysham Pool HP

30 5+ £5.50 (Including Badge & Certificate)


ACT 031 – Ice skating and Kyran Bracken's Ice Party show NEW!

Fri 28-10-11 9.30am – 6pm Blackpool Pleasure Beach Ice Rink LD

15 8 to 16 £22

Warm clothing, hat, gloves and change of clothes required. Transport is provided. Please remember tobring a packed lunch. Meet at Morecambe Town Hall reception.

ACT 032 – Aerial runway / king swing

Fri 28-10-11 9.30am – 4.45pm YMCA Lakeside, Cumbria LD

12 8 to 16 £22

Waterproofs, warm clothing, hat, gloves, towel and change of clothes required for this outdoor workshop.Please remember to bring a packed lunch. Transport is provided. Meet at Morecambe Town Hall.

ACT 033 – Learn to cycle - improvers

Fri 28-10-11 10am – 12noon Salt Ayre Sports Centre LD

6 6 to 8 £6

Please bring a roadworthy bike, helmet and suitable clothing for being outdoors. Children under 8 must beaccompanied by an adult. Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception.


ACT 034 – Indoor mini tennis NEW!

Fri 28-10-11 10.30am – 11.30am Salt Ayre Sports Centre LD

8 4 to 7 £2.50

Tracksuit, t-shirt and trainers required for this indoor activity. Children under the age of 8 must beaccompanied by an adult for the duration of the session. Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception.


Fri 28-10-11 11.30am – 12.30am Salt Ayre Sports Centre LD

8 4 to 7 £2.50

Tracksuit, t-shirt and trainers required for this indoor activity. Children under the age of 8 must beaccompanied by an adult for the duration of the session. Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception.

ACT 036 – Cycling skills

Fri 28-10-11 1pm – 3pm Salt Ayre Sports Centre LD

8 9 to 12 £6

Please bring a roadworthy bike, helmet and suitable clothing for being outdoors. Meet at Salt Ayre SportsCentre reception.


Fri 28-10-11 1.30pm – 3.30pm Salt Ayre Sports Centre LD

12 8 to 12 £5

Tracksuit, t-shirt and trainers required for this indoor activity. Meet at Salt Ayre Sports Centre reception.

ACT 038 – Arts and crafts

Fri 28-10-11 10.30am – 12pm Happy Mount Park PA

30 5 to 12 FREE

Please meet at the green kiosk in the middle of the park. All children under the age of 8 must beaccompanied by an adult for the duration of the session.

ACT 039 – Rounders

Fri 28-10-11 2pm – 3.30pm Happy Mount Park PA

30 8 to12 FREE

Please meet at the green kiosk at front of park. All children under the age of 8 must be accompanied byan adult for the duration of the session.

ACT 040 – Junior wildlife detectives

Fri 28-10-11 2pm – 3pm Williamson Park WP

10 8 to 14 £4

Wear suitable clothing for this outdoor activity. Meet at Williamson Park gift shop (next to the ButterflyHouse) at 1.55pm.


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SATURDAY ACTIVITIES

ACT 041 – Children’s bowls taster session

Sat 29-10-11 10am – 12pm Happy Mount Park PA

30 5 to 12 FREE

Please meet at the green kiosk at the front of the kiosk. Children under the age of 8 must be accompaniedby an adult for the duration of the session.

ACT 042 – Morecambe FC v Gillingham FC – (match, coaching and tour) NEW!

Sat 29-10-11 12.30pm – 4.45pm Globe Arena, Morecambe LD

20 8 to 14 £12

Waterproofs, warm clothing, suitable footwear for astro turf (no metal studs). Meet at the CommunitySports reception at the back of the Globe Arena.

ACT 043 – Children’s bowls taster session

Sat 29-10-11 1pm – 3pm Happy Mount Park PA

30 5 to 12 FREE

Please meet at the green kiosk. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult for theduration of the session.

Halloween Horror! Family friendly activities at Lancashire Museums

Come and join us for family fun during the October half term! To book

a place at any of the following activities, please contact the museum direct .

Spooky masksSaturday 22 October.Session times: 12.15pm, 1.15pm, 2.15pm,3.15pm. (45 minutes)Design your own spooky mask for trick or treatdisguises.

Witch and wizard hatsSunday 23 October. Session times: 12.15pm, 1.15pm, 2.15pm,3.15pm. (45 minutes)Make a witch or wizard hat for Halloweendressing up fun.

Wicker lanternsMonday 24 October. Session times: 12.15pm, 1.15pm, 2.15pm,3.15pm. (45 minutes)Make a traditional wicker lantern to light thedark Halloween nights.

Halloween potionsTuesday 25 October. Session times: 12.15pm, 1.15pm, 2.15pm,3.15pm. (45 minutes)Join Witch Demdike and weave your spell tomake Halloween potions.

Spooky lanternsWednesday 26 October. Session times: 10.30am, 1.30pm. (2 hours)Create your own spooky lantern to scare theghouls away on Halloween.

Go battyThursday 27 October. Session times: 12.15pm, 1.15pm, 2.15pm,3.15pm. (45 minutes)Go batty when you make a bat mobile forHalloween decorations.

Spooky storiesFriday 28 October. Session times: 12.15pm, 1.15pm, 2.15pm,3.15pm. (45 minutes)Spooky stories and spell book secrets.

Witch and Wizard hatsSaturday 29 October. Session times: 12.15pm, 1.15pm, 2.15pm,3.15pm. (45 minutes)Make a witch or wizard hat for Halloweendressing up fun.

Halloween potionsSunday 30 October. Session times: 12.15pm, 1.15pm, 2.15pm,3.15pm. (45 minutes)Join Witch Demdike and weave your spell tomake Halloween potions.

Judges Lodgings

Prices and booking

All of the activities listed above areincluded in the price of museumadmission: Adults £3.00, Concessions£2.00, Children FREE (accompanied).

Special museum opening times forOctober half term 22 to 30 October 2011(12noon to 4pm).

Judges LodgingsChurch Street, Lancaster, LA1 1YS

Call 01524 32808 to book yourplace now!

WWW.LANCASHIRE.GOV.UK/MUSEUMS

Kids Activity Tour Wednesday 26 October at 2pm.

A special tour with the under 12s in mind.Join our costumed guides for an exciting triparound the castle. Activities include takingpart in a mock trial (you could even be theJudge!). Every child receives a free gift.

Lancaster Castle

Prices and booking

Price: £4. Please note all childrenmust be accompanied by aresponsible adult.

Lancaster CastleCastle Parade, Lancaster, LA1 1YJ

Call 01524 64998 to buy your ticket now!

Horrid history at Halloween Find out how horrid history can be at ourfun activities!

Lancaster City Museum

Prices and booking

All the activities are FREE andrequire you to book in advance.

Lancaster City MuseumMarket Square, Lancaster LA1 1HT

Call 01524 64637 now tobook your free place!

Plague, Boils and Pox Tuesday 25 October. Session times: 11am, 2pm. (2 hours)Discover the horrid history of the plague,the pox and other terrible illnesses.Learn what weird medicines were usedcenturies ago.

Dirty Rotten Jobs Wednesday 26 October. Session times: 11am, 2pm. (2 hours)Find out about some of the revolting,terrible jobs children were made to dothroughout history.

Battle Scars and Axes Thursday 27 October. Session times: 11am, 2pm. (2 hours)Learn about the grisly details of bloodybattles and terrible wars in history.

Revolting Royalty Thursday 27 October. Session times: 11am, 2pm. (2 hours)Learn about the grisly details of bloodybattles and terrible wars in history.

Shrunken Heads!Saturday 29 October. Session times: 11am, 2pmGet ghoulishly creative and make yourown shrunken head to take home forHalloween.

Earth, Sea, Sky Tuesday 25 October. Session times: 10.30am, 1.30pm. (2 hours)Paint a coastal scene inspired by our specialexhibition. Led by tutors from the AdultCollege. Ages 6-12. Booking required.

Monty's Halloween Potato Printing Wednesday 26 October Session times: 11am, 2pm. (2 hours)Aimed at ages 3-8. No booking required - just drop in!

Ghoulish Ghost Pirates and Spooky SeaMonsters Friday 28 OctoberSession times: 11am, 2pm. (2 hours)Create a monster to scare your friends.Aimed at ages 6-12. Booking required.

Lancaster Maritime Museum

Prices and booking

All the activities are FREE!

Lancaster Maritime MuseumCustom House, St George's Quay,Lancaster, LA1 1RB

Call 01524 382264 to bookyour activity now!

The selfish CrocodileA funny forest adventure about a snappy crocodile and

a brave little mouse. A triumphant tale of true friendship!

For children aged 3-7 The Platform, Morecambe

Friday 28 October at 2pm

Tickets: £6/£5 Family: £20

Bookings: 01524 582803

www.lancaster.gov.uk/platform

Navigate your way between control points around the park on our unique map and decide on the best route to complete the course in thequickest time.

• Any age welcome!• Any ability—walk, jog or run at your own pace.• Great for families, couples or groups.

With an outdoor orienteering challenge at Williamson Park!

Cost: £5 per group (max 10 participants)

Individual maps: £1.60

Book at the shop now orcall 01524 33318 toarrange your visit.

Exercise your body and mind!

For more information visit www.lancaster.gov.uk/williamsonpark

Monday 24 October

ACT 003 – Velodrome track

cycling / BMX track cycling £22

ACT 004 – Learn to cycle £6

ACT 005 – Bug hunting FREE

ACT 006 – Cycle skills £6

ACT 007 – Nature trail FREE

ACT 008 – Junior wildlife detectives £4

ACT 009 – Archery £5

ACT 010 – Indoor climbing wall NEW! £5.50

ACT 011 – Diving school £3.50

Tuesday 25 October

ACT 012 – Aerial extreme –

adventure ropes and safari park £22

ACT 013 – Mini Olympics £3.50

ACT 014 – Karate £3.50

ACT 015 – Karate £3.50

ACT 016 – Fire building FREE

ACT 017 – Floats and inflatables party £4

ACT 018 – Morecambe FC v Rotherham Utd NEW! £12

ACT 019 – Bat walk NEW! FREE

Wednesday 26 October

ACT 020 – Skiing / luging NEW! £22

ACT 021 – Snowboarding / tubing NEW! £22

ACT 022 – Be a zoo keeper £5

ACT 023 - Badge swim session £4.50

ACT 024 – Arts and crafts FREE

ACT 025 – Free play FREE

Thursday 27 October

ACT 026 – Extreme sports NEW! £30

ACT 027 – Ball games £3.50

ACT 028 – Be a zoo keeper £5

ACT 029 – Archery £5

Friday 28 October

ACT 030 – Badge swim session £5.50

ACT 031 – Ice skating and Ice Party show NEW! £22

ACT 032 – Aerial runway / king swing £22

ACT 033 – Learn to cycle - improvers £6

ACT 034 – Indoor mini tennis NEW! £2.50

ACT 035 – Indoor mini tennis NEW! £2.50

ACT 036 – Cycling skills £6

ACT 037 – Indoor mini tennis NEW! £5

ACT 038 – Arts and crafts FREE

ACT 039 – Rounders FREE

ACT 040 – Junior wildlife detectives £4

Saturday 29 October

ACT 041 – Children’s bowls taster session FREE

ACT 042 – Morecambe FC v Gillingham FC NEW! £12

ACT 043 – Children’s bowls taster session FREE

Book NOW to avoid disappointmentSalt Ayre Sports Centre, Salt Ayre Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5JSTelephone booking and Information 01524 842493 or visit the website at: www.lancaster.gov.uk/holidayprogramme

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