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So, you've got weeks of sunshine and spare time ahead of you, but how are you going to make the most of your summer? If you're stuck for ideas, take a look at the programme below to see what's on. There's loads to choose from - music, drama, extreme sports, PlayStation and Wii tournaments, power boating and more. Find out what you can get up to this Summer if you're under 13.

 

 

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Many of the activities listed below must be booked in advance. Please contact activity providers to check.

 

Activities throughout the holidays:

Date and time

Activity

Age

Location

Cost

Contact details

Tuesday to Friday (from Thursday, 24 July - Friday, 29 August)

10am - 4pm - drop in any time

Discovering Sport in Medway

Make your own souvenir inspired by the new sports exhibition in the museum.

Up to 14-years-old

Guildhall Museum, Rochester

Free

Guildhall Museum, 848717

Monday to Friday (from Mon, 28 July)

10am - 12noon or 2 - 4pm

Sport Courses - try a range of sport including trampolining, badminton, volleyball and archery.

All ages

Strood Leisure Centre

£3.50

Strood Leisure Centre, 723888

Monday to Friday (from Monday, 28 July - Friday, 22 August)

9.30am - 3.30pm (normal day)

8.30am - 6pm (mega day)

Club Kaos - sports, quizzes, team games, art and crafts.

Up to 14-years-old

Black Lion Leisure Centre, Gillingham

£10 per normal day or £40 for the week.

£15 per mega day or £60 for the week.

Black Lion Leisure Centre, 283700

Wednesday and Friday (from Wednesday, 30 July to Friday, 5 September)

10am to 4pm (participants)

9am to 4pm (volunteers)

Creative workshops - professionals from the creative industry are running workshops including:

  • radio production;

  • drawing, painting and graffiti skills;

  • create, record and digitally edit music;

  • video;

  • social journalism;

  • creative writing;

  • sculpture;

  • art form recyclable junk;

  • graphic design and digital illustration.

People can participate in the workshops or volunteer. Volunteers will have more time with the specialists and help young participants create work

12 - 18-year-olds

Sunlight Centre, Gillingham

Please call to confirm prices

07908 293773

338600

 

 

Activities in July, August and September:

Date and time

Activity

Age

Location

Cost

Contact details

Monday, 21 July

7 - 9pm

Urban Arts Workshop - DJ and MC training and recording, drums and percussion

13 - 19-year-olds

Strood Youth Centre, Montford Road

50p

718196

Sunday, 27 July

1.30 - 6pm

Medway Mile - A one-mile run and day of sporting fun to celebrate Medway's continuing countdown to the 2012 Olympics.

All ages

Black Lion Leisure Centre, Gillingham

Free

Black Lion Leisure Centre, 283700

Monday, 28 July to Friday, 1 August

9.30am - 4pm

Rock School - Try your hand at drums, keys, guitar, singing, bass and recording in this one-week workshop.

11 - 18-year-olds

Greenacres School, Walderslade

Free

861593 ext 240

Monday, 28 July to Friday, 1 August

10am - 4pm

Life Under the Bed - A five-day drama workshop. Create a piece of fantasy theatre, working with professional actors. Let your imagination run riot as we journey to a dark and distant world.

Up to 16-years-old

The Brook Theatre, Chatham

£53

The Brook Theatre, 338319 (for information)

Box office, 338338 (to book)

Monday, 28 July

10am - 3pm

Power Boating - an introductory session

12 - 17-year-olds

Medway Outdoor Education Centre, Gillingham

£20

576245

Monday, 28 July

4.30 - 6pm

PlayStation Club

12 - 19-year-olds

Strood Library Hall

Free

Strood Library Hall, 335890

Monday, 28 July

7 - 9pm

Urban Arts Workshop - DJ and MC training and recording, drums and percussion

13 - 19-year-olds

Strood Youth Centre, Montford Road

50p

718196

Tuesday, 29 July

10am - 3pm

Family Sail Day

Eight +

Medway Outdoor Education Centre, Gillingham

£20 per person

Medway Outdoor Education Centre, 576245

Tuesday, 29 July

12noon - 1.30pm, 11 to 16-year-olds

Tennis Coaching

Up to 16-years-old

Darnley Road, Strood

£2

338761

Tuesday, 29 July

1.30 - 4pm

R 'n' B Style - a half-day dance workshop. Learn funky routines to the biggest summer hits.

Up to 16-years-old

The Brook Theatre, Chatham

£7.50

The Brook Theatre, 338319 (for information)

Box office, 338338 (to book)

Wednesday, 30 July

9am - 12noon

Circus Workshop - Have a go at juggling, plate spinning, balloon modelling, stilt walking and more.

All ages

Strood Leisure Centre

£7

Strood Leisure Centre, 723888

Wednesday, 30 July

10am - 3pm

Sail Race - set sail and race along the River Medway.

(must be able to sail to a minimum standard of Royal Yachting Association stage three)

12 - 17-year-olds

Medway Outdoor Education Centre, Gillingham

£20 per person

Medway Outdoor Education Centre, 576245

Wednesday, 30 July

12noon - 1.30pm (11 - 16-year-olds)

Tennis Coaching

Up to 16-year-olds

Darnley Road, Strood

£2

338761

Thursday, 31 July

10am - 3pm

Sail Race - set sail and race along the River Medway.

(must be able to sail to a minimum standard of Royal Yachting Association stage three)

12 - 17-year-olds

Medway Outdoor Education Centre, Gillingham

£20 per person

Medway Outdoor Education Centre, 576245

Thursday, 31 July

12noon - 1.30pm (11 - 16-year-olds)

Tennis Coaching

Up to 16-years-old

Darnley Road, Strood

£2

338761

Friday, 1 August

10am - 4pm

Youth Got Talent Semi Finals

All ages

Woodlands Youth Centre, Gillingham

Free

852300

Friday, 1 August

12noon - 1.30pm (11 - 16-year-olds)

Tennis Coaching

Up to 16-years-old

Darnley Road, Strood

£2

338761

Friday, 1 August

2 - 4pm

Wii Sports Club

All ages

Strood Library

Free

Strood Library, 335890

Monday, 4 - Friday, 8 August

9.30am - 4pm

Rock School - try your hand at drums, keys, guitar, singing, bass and recording in this one-week workshop.

11 - 18-year-olds

Greenacre School, Walderslade

Free

Greenacre School, 861593 ext 240

Monday, 4 and Tuesday, 5 August

10.30am - 5pm

Dinghy Sailing with the Royal Yachting Association

10 - 17-year-olds

Medway Outdoor Education Centre, Gillingham

£60

Medway Outdoor Education Centre, 576245

Monday, 4 August

7 - 9pm

Urban Arts Workshop - DJ and MC training and recording, drums and percussion

13 - 19-year-olds

Strood Youth Centre, Montford Road

50p

718196

Tuesday, 5 August

10am - 3.30pm

All American Cheerleader Class - a one-day dance workshop. Dance to hits from the popular High School Musical soundtrack.

Eight - 16-year-olds

Woodlands Community Arts Centre, Woodlands Primary School, Gillingham

£13

The Brook Theatre, 338319 (for information)

Box office, 338338 (to book)

Tuesday, 5 August

11am - 2pm Rainham Rec

12noon - 5pm Hoo Rec, Pottery Road

3 - 6pm Twydall Green

Summer Dayz* - fun, sport, art and team games.

Eight - 18-year-olds

Various locations, see times

Free

338742

Tuesday, 5 - Wednesday, 6 August

12noon - 12noon (overnight)

Survival Challenge - Camp out in Capstone's woodlands with the rangers, sleeping in a shelter you have built from materials found around the park. Cook food over the campfire, learn forest crafts and scare each other silly with ghost stories. Are you brave enough to take on the Capstone Survival Challenge?

Seven + (one accompanying adult per child)

Capstone Farm Country Park, Gillingham

£8 per person (includes breakfast)

Capstone Farm Country Park, 812196

Tuesday, 5 August

2 - 4pm

Jewellery Workshop

Eight +

Rochester Library

This activity is free but you will need to pay for the materials you use.

Rochester Library, 337411

Wednesday, 6 August

11am - 2pm Rookery Rec

12noon - 5pm Grain Pavillion; Lordswood Youth Club, Kestral Centre

3 - 6pm Sunlight Centre, Gillingham

Summer Dayz* - fun, sport, art and team games.

Eight - 18-year-olds

Various locations, see times

Free

338742

Wednesday, 6 August

1.30 - 4.30pm

Street Dance Workshop

Seven - 16-year-olds

Strood Leisure Centre

Please call to confirm prices

Strood Leisure Centre, 723888

Thursday, 7 August

11am - 1pm

2 - 4pm

Going for Gold - make your own championship medal

Five - 14-year-olds

Guildhall Museum, Rochester

Free

Guildhall Museum, 848717

Thursday, 7 August

11am - 2pm Hempstead Rec

12noon - 5pm Maidstone Road Rec, Chatham; Strood Youth Centre, Montford Road

3 - 6pm Parkwood Green

Summer Dayz* - fun, sport, art and team games.

Eight - 18-year-olds

Various locations, see times

Free

338742

Thursday, 7 August

Please call to confirm times

Let's Go Batty - a wildlife walk with a difference. Led by the Kent Bat Group.

All ages

Capstone Farm Country Park, Gillingham

£2

Capstone Farm Country Park, 812196

Friday, 8 August

12noon - 5pm Barnfields Rec, Chatham; Cliffe Woods Rec, Merryboys Lane; Northcote Rec, Strood

Summer Dayz* - fun, sport, art and team games.

Eight - 18-year-olds

Various locations, see times

Free

338742

Friday, 8 August

1.30 - 4.30pm

Street Dance Workshop

Seven - 16-year-olds

Strood Leisure Centre

Please call to confirm prices

Strood Leisure Centre, 723888

Friday, 8 August

2.30 - 4.30pm

Wii Sports Club

All ages

Lordswood Library

Free

Lordswood Library, 862096

Saturday, 9 August

2 - 4pm

Jewellery Workshop

Eight +

Cuxton Library

This activity is free, but you will need to pay for th ematerials you use

Cuxton Library, 711391

Sunday, 10 August

From 4pm

Youth Got Talent Finals

All ages

44TWO Club, Featherby Road, Gillingham

£2

852300

Sunday, 10 August

Please call to confirm times

Medway's Natural History - introducing the incredible, diverse wildlife habitats that can be found in and around Medway.

All ages (children must be accompanied by an adult)

Riverside Country Park, Gillingham

£1

Riverside Countryside Park, 337432

Monday, 11 to Friday, 15 August

10am - 4pm

Wicked - a five-day drama workshop. Discover why the wicked witch was so bad and Glinda was so good.

Eight - 16-year-olds

The Brook Theatre, Chatham

£53

The Brook Theatre, 338319 (for information)

Box office (to book)

Monday, 11 August

10am - 3pm

Introduction to Dinghy Sailing

10 - 17-year-olds

Medway Outdoor Education Centre, Cliffe

£20

Medway Outdoor Education Centre, 576245

Monday, 11 August

2 - 5pm (11 - 16-year-olds)

Tennis Tournament

Up to 16-years-old

The Strand, Gillingham

£4

338761

Monday, 11 August

4.30 - 6pm

PlayStation Club

12 - 19-year-olds

Strood Library Hall

Free

Strood Library Hall, 335890

Monday, 11 August

7 - 9pm

Urban Arts Workshop - DJ and MC training and recording, drums and percussion

13 - 19-year-olds

Strood Youth Centre, Montford Road

50p

718196

Tuesday, 12 to Thursday, 14 August

10am - 3.30pm

Singer/Songwriter - a three-day vocal workshop to develop technique, write lyrics and set them to music.

10 - 18-year-olds

The Brook Theatre, Chatham

£36

The Brook Theatre, 338319 (for information)

Box office (to book)

Tuesday, 12 August

10am - 3pm

Introduction to Kayaking and open Canoeing

10am - 3pm

Medway Outdoor Education Centre, Cliffe

£20

Medway Outdoor Education Centre, 576245

Tuesday, 12 August

11am - 2pm Rainham Rec

12noon - 5pm Hoo Rec, Pottery Road

3 - 6pm Twydall Green

Summer Dayz* - fun, sport, art and team games.

Eight - 18-year-olds

Various locations, see times

Free

338742

Tuesday, 12 August

12noon - 1.30pm (11 - 16-year-olds)

Tennis Coaching

Up to 16-years-old

The Strand, Gillingham

£2

338761

Wednesday, 13 August

11am - 2pm Rookery Rec

12noon - 5pm Grain Pavillion; Lordswood Youth Club, Kestral Centre

3 - 6pm Sunlight Centre, Gillingham

Summer Dayz* - fun, sport, art and team games.

Eight - 18-year-olds

Various locations, see times

Free

338742

Wednesday, 13 August

12noon - 1.30pm (11 - 16-year-olds)

Tennis Coaching

Up to 16-years-old

The Strand, Gillingham

£2

338761

Wednesday, 13 August

3.45 - 5pm

Author Visit - Cliff McNish

Nine +

Thomas Aveling Library

£2

Thomas Aveling Library, 338728

Thursday, 14 and Friday, 15 August

9.30am - 4.30pm

Dinghy Sailing with the Royal Yachting Association (stage two)

10 - 17-year-olds

Medway Outdoor Education Centre, Gillingham

£60

Medway Outdoor Education Centre, 576245

Thursday, 14 August

11am - 1pm

2 - 4pm

A Winning Design - design and print a badge inspired by Chinese symbols in honour of the Beijing games.

Five - 14 - year-olds

Guildhall Museum, Rochester

Free

Guildhall Museum, 848717

Thursday, 14 August

11am - 2pm Hempstead Rec

12noon - 5pm Maidstone Road Rec, Chatham; Strood Youth Centre, Montford Road

3 - 6pm Parkwood Green

Summer Dayz* - fun, sport, art and team games.

Eight - 18-year-olds

Various locations, see times

Free

338742

Thursday, 14 August

12noon - 1.30pm (11 - 16-year-olds)

Tennis Coaching

Up to 16-years-old

The Strand, Gillingham

£2

338761

Friday, 15 August

12noon - 1.30pm (11 - 16-year-olds)

Tennis Coaching

Up to 16-years-old

The Strand, Gillingham

£2

338761

Friday, 15 August

12noon - 5pm Barnfields Rec, Chatham; Cliffe Woods Rec, Merryboys Lane; Northcote Rec, Strood

Summer Dayz* - fun, sport, art and team games.

Eight - 18-year-olds

Various locations, see times

Free

338742

Friday, 15 August

2.30 - 4.30pm

Wii Sports Club

All ages

Chatham Library

Free

Chatham Library, 337799

Saturday, 16 and Sunday, 17 August

10am - 4pm

Kites Over Capstone - bring your kite and fly it with enthusiats from all over the south-east. Craft workshops, face painting, giant bouncy castles, gladiator jousts and lots more.

All ages

Capstone Farm Country Park, Gillingham

£1.50

Capstone Farm Country Park, 812196

Monday, 18 to Friday, 22 August

10am - 4pm

High School Musical 2 - a five-day drama workshop. Fabulous new songs and amazing dances.

Eight - 16-year-olds

The Brook Theatre, Chatham

£53

The Brook Theatre, 338319

Box office, 338338

Monday, 18 to Friday, 22 August

10am - 4pm

World in a Week - a five-day drama workshop. Travel the world in a week without leaving Medway as you explore music and dancing from around the globe.

Eight - 16-year-olds

The Brook Theatre, Chatham

£25

The Brook Theatre, 338319

Box office, 338338

Monday, 18 August

2 - 5pm (11 - 16-year-olds)

Tennis Tournament

Up to 16-years-old

Maidstone Road, Chatham

£4

338761

Monday, 18 August

7 - 9pm

Urban Arts Workshop - DJ and MC training and recording, drums and percussion

13 - 19-year-olds

Strood Youth Centre, Montford Road

50p

718196

Tuesday, 19 August

10am - 3pm

Fishing - take to the water for a day's fishing on the river Medway. All equipment is supplied.

12 - 17-year-olds

Medway Outdoor Education Centre, Gillingham

£20

Medway Outdoor Education Centre, 576245

Tuesday, 19 August

11am - 2pm Rainham Rec

12noon - 5pm Hoo Rec, Pottery Road

3 - 6pm Twydall Green

Summer Dayz* - fun, sport, art and team games.

Eight - 18-year-olds

Various locations, see times

Free

338742

Tuesday, 19 August

12noon - 1.30pm (11 - 16-year-olds)

Tennis Coaching

Up to 16-years-old

Maidstone Road, Chatham

£2

338761

Wednesday, 20 August

9.30am - 4pm

Rock Climbing - climb to great heights in this introductory session in Groombridge. Transport is arranged form the Medway Outdoor Education Centre, Gillingham.

12 - 17-year-olds

Groombridge

£20

Medway Outdoor Education Centre, 576245

Wednesday, 20 August

10am - 12noon

Summer Drumming

Eight +

Lordswood Library

£2

Lordswood Library, 862906

Wednesday, 20 August

11am - 2pm Rookery Rec

12noon - 5pm Grain Pavillion; Lordswood Youth Club, Kestral Centre

3 - 6pm Sunlight Centre, Gillingham

Summer Dayz* - fun, sport, art and team games.

Eight - 18-year-olds

Various locations, see times

Free

338742

Wednesday, 20 August

11am - 1pm and 2 - 4pm

Going for Gold - make your own championship medal

Five - 14-year-olds

Guildhall Museum, Rochester

Free

Guildhall Museum, 848717

Wednesday, 20 August

12noon - 1.30pm (11 - 16-year-olds)

Tennis Coaching

Up to 16-years-old

Maidstone Road, Chatham

£2

338761

Wednesday, 20 August

2 - 4pm

Jewellery Workshop

Eight +

Chatham Library

This activity is free but you will have to pay for the materials you use.

Chatham Library, 337799

Thursday, 21 August

10am - 12noon (arrive at 9.50am)

Skiing - hit the slopes at Chatham Ski and Snowboard Centre for an introductory session.

12 - 17-year-olds

Chatham Ski and Snowboard Centre

£20

576245

Thursday, 21 August

11am - 2pm Hempstead Rec

12noon - 5pm Maidstone Road Rec, Chatham; Strood Youth Centre, Montford Road

3 - 6pm Parkwood Green

Summer Dayz* - fun, sport, art and team games.

Eight - 18-year-olds

Various locations, see times

Free

338742

Thursday, 21 August

12noon - 1.30pm (11 - 16-year-olds)

Tennis Coaching

Up to 16-years-old

Maidstone Road, Chatham

£2

338761

Friday, 22 August

10am - 1pm

Golf - try your hand at golf in an introductory session. All equipment is supplied.

12 - 17-year-olds

Medway Outdoor Education Centre, Gillingham

£10

Medway Outdoor Education Centre, 576245

Friday, 22 August

12noon - 1.30pm (11 - 16-year-olds)

Tennis Coaching

Up to 16-years-old

Maidstone Road, Chatham

£2

338761

Friday, 22 August

12noon - 5pm Barnfields Rec, Chatham; Cliffe Woods Rec, Merryboys Lane; Northcote Rec, Strood

Summer Dayz* - fun, sport, art and team games.

Eight - 18-year-olds

Various locations, see times

Free

338742

Friday, 22 August

2.30 - 4.30pm

Wii Sports Club

All ages

Gillingham Library

Free

Gillingham Library, 337340

Sunday, 24 August

9 - 10.30am

Mountain Bike Trail - ride along the trail and see if you can better your lap times as you attempt big hills and ramps.

All ages

Capstone Farm Country Park, Gillingham

£1

Capstone Farm Country Park, 812196

Tuesday, 26 to Friday, 29 August

10am - 4pm

Mixed Activity Programme - four days of activities from dinghy sailing, kayaking, archery, cycling and rock climbing.

10 - 17-year-olds

Various locations, please call to confirm.

£75

576245

Tuesday, 26 August

11am - 1pm and 2 - 4pm

A Winning Design - design and print a badge inspired by Chinese symbols in honour of the Beijing games.

Five  - 14-year-olds

Guildhall Museum, Rochester

Free

Guildhall Museum, 848717

Tuesday, 26 August

11am - 2pm Rainham Rec

12noon - 5pm Hoo Rec, Pottery Road

3 - 6pm Twydall Green

Summer Dayz* - fun, sport, art and team games.

Eight - 18-year-olds

Various locations, see times

Free

338742

Tuesday, 26 August

12noon - 1.30pm (11 - 16-year-olds)

Tennis Coaching

Up to 16-years-old

The Strand, Gillingham

£2

338761

Wednesday, 27 August

9am - 12noon

and

2 - 5pm

Circus Workshop - Have a go at juggling, plate spinning, balloon modelling, stilt walking and more.

All ages

Strood Leisure Centre

£7

Strood Leisure Centre, 723888

Wednesday, 27 August

10am - 4pm

Power Boating

12 - 17-year-olds

Medway Outdoor Education Centre, Gillingham

£75

Medway Outdoor Education Centre, 576245

Wednesday, 27 August

11am - 2pm Rookery Rec

12noon - 5pm Grain Pavillion; Lordswood Youth Club, Kestral Centre

3 - 6pm Sunlight Centre, Gillingham

Summer Dayz* - fun, sport, art and team games.

Eight - 18-year-olds

Various locations, see times

Free

338742

Wednesday, 27 to Friday, 29 August

12noon - 1.30pm (11 - 16-year-olds)

Tennis Coaching

Up to 16-years-old

The Strand, Gillingham

£2

338761

Thursday, 28 August

11am - 2pm Hempstead Rec

12noon - 5pm Maidstone Road Rec, Chatham; Strood Youth Centre, Montford Road

3 - 6pm Parkwood Green

Summer Dayz* - fun, sport, art and team games.

Eight - 18-year-olds

Various locations, see times

Free

338742

Thursday, 28 August

12noon - 1.30pm (11 - 16-year-olds)

Tennis Coaching

Up to 16-years-old

The Strand, Gillingham

£2

338761

Friday, 29 August

12noon - 1.30pm (11 - 16-year-olds)

Tennis Coaching

Up to 16-years-old

The Strand, Gillingham

£2

338761

Friday, 29 August

12noon - 5pm Barnfields Rec, Chatham; Cliffe Woods Rec, Merryboys Lane; Northcote Rec, Strood

Summer Dayz* - fun, sport, art and team games.

Eight - 18-year-olds

Various locations, see times

Free

338742

Monday, 1 September

9.30am - 12.30pm

Cycle Ride - ride along the Saxon Shore Way. All equipment supplied

10 - 17-year-olds

Medway Outdoor Education Centre, Gillingham

£10

Medway Outdoor Education Centre, 576245

Tuesday, 2 September

9.30am - 12.30pm

Archery - if you fancy hitting the bullseye this summer, try the introductory course to archery.

12 - 17-year-olds

Medway Outdoor Education Centre, Gillingham

£10

Medway Outdoor Education Centre, 576245

Saturday, 13 September

11am - 4.30pm

Manga Art and Books - learn all about Manga - a Japanese style of drawing or animation featured in comics, computer games and cartoons like Pokemon.

All ages (children must be accompanied by an adult)

Black Lion Leisure Centre, Gillingham

Free

Black Lion Leisure Centre, 843666

Sunday, 14 September

11am - 4pm

Extreme Medway - a day of adrenaline fuelled sporting challenges. Try snowboarding, quad biking, paintballing, hovercrafting and inflatable assault courses. Live music, food and professional displays

All ages

Capstone Farm Country Park, Gillingham

£3 under 13s

£5 13+

Capstone Farm Country Park, 812196

* Summer Dayz is an open access project and young people may come and go as they please. Medway Council cannot take responsibility for children or young people who choose to leave site. Activities are outdoors so please bring sun lotion, hats, food and drink as it may be hot. Please note that sessions are subject to weather conditions.