Sporting activities to keep the kids busy this summer!

THERE'S no need for the little ones to be bored during the summer holidays - they can have fun and keep active at the same time.

A number of sporting activities are being offered throughout North Somerset to keep them occupied, whether it's trampolining or learning how to disco dance.

At Gordano Sports Centre in Portishead youngsters can try their hand at archery, dancing and Thai boxing at a special holiday club.

They can also learn karate as well as other sports and for more information parents can ring 01275 843942.

At Parish Wharf Leisure Centre in Portishead young people are being offered the chance to get fit before the new school term starts.

The centre is offering a MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition ...Do it!) course throughout the holidays.

The course is free and runs for 10 weeks and is aimed at children who need to improve their fitness and lose weight who are aged between eight and 13 years old.

For more information on the programme and to book one of the limited places, call reception on 01275 848494

Under 16s visiting the centre who are accompanied by an adult can swim for free from July 26 to August 31 between 9am and 3.30pm.

The centre is also holding day fun camps which run from Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5.15pm and costs £15 a day or £65 a week.

Youngsters can enjoy a range of activities from badminton to football and tennis and even movies with munchies.

Parish Wharf is also holding football fun days on the first two weeks of August which run daily from 9am to 12noon and are open to children aged between five and 11 years old.

It costs £7 a day or £30 for the week and to find out more parents need to call 07725632214.

 

Racket Sports - Parish Wharf

Tuesdays

Time: 13.00 - 14.00

Age: 5-10 years

Cost: £4.60

Let your little one learn new skills like

badminton, short tennis, mini games

and tournaments.

Aqua Rave - Parish Wharf

Mondays

Time: 14.00 - 14.45

Age: 8-13 years

Cost: £3.50

Water based mini aerobics that will have

your children dancing and moving around

the pool and uses the water for resistance.

 

At Gordano Sports Centre there is a full range of childrens' sporting activities. All are run by trained coaches.

See below for a full run down.

 

MINI TENNIS FUN SESSIONS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS

Monday 26 July/Wednesdays 4, 11 August.

9-11am

Age 5-10 years. £7.50 per child

Licensed LTA coach Matt Rogers in attendance. All equipment provided.

Book in advance with Sports Centre.

ATHLETICS FUN DAYS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS

Tuesdays 27 July/ 10, 17, 24 August.

10am-3.30pm

Age 7- 13 years. £17.00 for the first day and £12.00 each additional day per child

Please bring a packed lunch and wear sports kit.

To book call Chris Millard on 07952 736 032 or e-mail chris@blueyonder.co.uk.

ARCHERY SESSIONS FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN

Wednesdays 28 July/4, 11, 18, 25 August

10am-1pm

Age 7-11 years. £7.50 per child

Fully qualified coach in attendance, all equipment provided.

Book in advance with Sports Centre

DANCE WORKSHOPS

Thursdays 5, 12, 19 August.

10.30am-12noon

Age 7+ years. £6 per child

To include freestyle, disco, hip hop and street dance.

Fully qualified coach in attendance.

Book in advance with Sports Centre.

MULTISPORTS FUN SESSIONS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS

Fridays 6, 13, 20 August.

10.30am- 12noon.

Age 6-11 years. £5 per child

To include summer sports, football and various ball games.

Book direct with Sports Centre.

NEW!!!!!! SPECIALISED GOALKEEPER COACHING 'TASTER' SESSION

Wednesday 4 August

6-7pm for ages 7 - 12 years.

7-8pm for ages 12 - 18 years.

Only £5 per person.

Fully qualified specialist goalkeeping coach in attendance to improve your skills and technique.

Book direct with Sports Centre.

 

North Somerset Council also runs free family fun days at the Lake Grounds, Portishead.

The fun days - which feature a range of sports activities - are held at the Lake Grounds each Thursday from July 26 - August 22 from noon to 4pm.