Summer Holiday Schemes 2026

Our Summer Holiday Schemes are now live to book! Open to children aged 5 to 14 years old from 10am to 2pm each day, delivered all across Belfast. 

These schemes are perfect for letting the kids burn off some energy, make new friends, try new sports and have a lot of fun.

 

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Choose from our centres

Andersonstown Leisure Centre

Enjoy a wide range of activities at the Andersonstown Lesiure Centre Holiday Scheme whilst making new friends in a fun and safe environment including:

Swimming 
Multi Sports
Arts and Crafts


From 6th July to 14th August

10am to 2pm each weekday

 

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Avoniel and Templemore Baths

Enjoy a wide range of activities at the Avoniel and Templemore Baths Holiday Scheme whilst making new friends in a fun and safe environment including:

  • Swimming 
  • Multi Sports
  • Arts and Crafts

From 20th July to 21st August

10am to 2pm each week day

 

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Ballysillan Leisure Centre

Enjoy a wide range of activities at the Ballysillan Lesiure Centre Holiday Scheme whilst making new friends in a fun and safe environment including:

Swimming 
Multi Sports
Arts and Crafts

From 15th July to 21st August

10am to 2pm each week day

 

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Brook Leisure Centre

Enjoy a wide range of activities at the Brook Leisure Centre Holiday Scheme whilst making new friends in a fun and safe environment including:

Swimming 
Multi Sports
Arts and Crafts


From 6th July to 7th August

10am to 2pm each weekday

 

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Falls Leisure Centre

Enjoy a wide range of activities at the Falls Leisure Centre Holiday Scheme whilst making new friends in a fun and safe environment including:

Swimming 
Multi Sports
Arts and Crafts

From 6th July to 7th August

10am to 2pm each weekday

 

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Grove Wellbeing Centre

Enjoy a wide range of activities at the Grove Wellbeing Centre Holiday Scheme whilst making new friends in a fun and safe environment including:

Swimming 
Multi Sports
Arts and Crafts

From 20th July to 21st August

10am to 2pm each week day

 

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Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre

Enjoy a wide range of activities at the Lisnasharragh Lesiure Centre Holiday Scheme whilst making new friends in a fun and safe environment including:

Swimming 
Multi Sports
Arts and Crafts


From 6th July to 28th August

10am to 2pm each weekday

 

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Indoor Tennis Centre and Ozone Complex

Enjoy a wide range of activities at the Indoor Tennis Centre and Ozone Complex Holiday Scheme whilst making new friends in a fun and safe environment including:

Swimming 
Multi Sports
Arts and Crafts

From 10am to 2pm each day, on the following dates:

 

Tuesday 7th July to Thursday 9th July

Wednesday 15th July to Friday 17th July 

Monday 20th July to Friday 24th July

Monday 27th July to Wednesday 29th July

 

Monday 17th August to Friday 21st August

Monday 24th August to Wednesday 26th August

 

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Olympia Leisure Centre

Enjoy a wide range of activities at the Olympia Leisure Centre Holiday Scheme whilst making new friends in a fun and safe environment including:

Swimming 
Multi Sports
Arts and Crafts

From 6th July to 28th August

10am to 2pm each weekday

 

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Shankill Leisure Centre

Enjoy a wide range of activities at the Shankill Leisure Centre Holiday Scheme whilst making new friends in a fun and safe environment including:

Swimming 
Multi Sports
Arts and Crafts

From 20th July to 21st August

10am to 2pm each week day

 

Book a place

Whiterock Leisure Centre

Enjoy a wide range of activities at the Whiterock Lesiure Centre Holiday Scheme whilst making new friends in a fun and safe environment including:

Swimming 
Multi Sports
Arts and Crafts

From 6th July to 7th August

10am to 2pm each weekday

 

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Active and Able Camps

For children or young people with learning or physical disabilities.

These camps are designed to encourage children and young people with learning and/or physical disabilities to get active in a safe and enjoyable environment. Delivered in partnership with Active Youth NI, the camps are led by experienced and qualified coaches, ensuring a fun and inclusive experience for all participants.

This Summer we are delivering camps across Belfast at Avoniel, Belvoir Activity Centre, Brook Leisure Centre and Girdwood Community Hub. Each day is from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.

For more information on these camps, contact joni@activeyouthni.com or to book your spot, visit the link below:

 

Book a place

 

Choose from our centres

Avoniel Active and Able Camp

These camps are led by highly qualified and experienced coaches and support workers, including qualified teachers and Level 2 sports coaches. The team is trained in supporting children with additional needs - with certificates in disability sport, Makaton, autism awareness and dysphasia.

Taking place at Avoniel from:

Monday 6th July to Friday 10th July

1.30pm to 3.30pm

 

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Belvoir Active and Able Camp

These camps are led by highly qualified and experienced coaches and support workers, including qualified teachers and Level 2 sports coaches. The team is trained in supporting children with additional needs - with certificates in disability sport, Makaton, autism awareness and dysphasia.

Taking place at Belvoir Activity Centre from:

Monday 20th July to Friday 24th July

1.30pm to 3.30pm

 

 

Book a place

 

Brook Active and Able Camp

These camps are led by highly qualified and experienced coaches and support workers, including qualified teachers and Level 2 sports coaches. The team is trained in supporting children with additional needs - with certificates in disability sport, Makaton, autism awareness and dysphasia.

Taking place at Brook Leisure Centre from:

Monday 27th July to Friday 31st July

1.30pm to 3.30pm

 

Book a place

Girdwood Active and Able Camp

These camps are led by highly qualified and experienced coaches and support workers, including qualified teachers and Level 2 sports coaches. The team is trained in supporting children with additional needs - with certificates in disability sport, Makaton, autism awareness and dysphasia.

Taking place at Girdwood Community Hub from:

Monday 3rd August to Friday 7th August

1.30pm to 3.30pm 

 

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Gymnastics Training Scheme

Join us at Belvoir Activity Centre for an our exciting range of Gymnastics Training Schemes this summer.

Our General Training Scheme is a 3-day scheme while our discipline specific schemes are 2-days long. Aimed at children 5 years and up, each day is from 10am to 12.30pm.

Tumbling Training: 20th and 21st July

General Training: 3rd to 5th August 

Bars Training: 6th and 7th August

Beam Training: 10th and 11th August

Vault Training: 12th and 13th August

 

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Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

Better Holiday Schemes are open to children aged 5 to 14 from the date the scheme starts (variations in some schemes). 

You can only access places on the scheme by completing the online booking process. 

Please bring the following items with you to the leisure centre in order to complete the application process:

  • Confirmation of booking
  • Proof of the parent/guardian’s identification and address, plus any supporting documentation to authenticate a concessionary rate
  • Proof of the child’s date of birth
  • Refunds will not be given for non-attendance
  • Means tested benefits: if you receive certain types of means tested and associated benefits, your children may qualify for a concessionary rate.  If this is the case please add voucher code BELFAST37.
  • Those availing of the concessionary rate will be required to evidence on the first day of the scheme.  Failure to produce evidence will result in the full charge being applied.

Means-tested and

associated benefits (MTB)

Valid supporting information needed

Income support,

Jobseeker’s allowance, Pension credit or ESAIR

• a typed letter from a local Social Security Agency

• the letter must show your name and address

• the letter must be stamped and dated (the date should not be more than 6 months old)

Tax credits and health

charges exemption

• a form of photographic identification

• proof of your address

• a Health Charges Exemption Certificate within date (white card)

Housing benefit

• a typed letter from the NI Housing Executive

• the letter must show your name and address

• the letter must be stamped and dated (the date should not be

more than 6 months old)

National Asylum Support

• a typed letter from NAS

• photographic identification (ARC card)