Summer Holiday Activities
We have lots of exciting activities going on to keep the kids occupied over the summer holidays at our three local Better Centres!
Schools break up on the 19th July and we have something available each of the 6 weeks of the Holiday.
Week 1: Monday 24th July - Friday 28th July
Week 2: Monday 31st July - Friday 4th August
Week 3: Monday 7th August - Friday 11th August
Week 4: Monday 14th August - Friday 18th August
Week 5: Monday 21st August - Friday 25th August
Week 6: Monday 28th August - Friday 1st September
All three centres are running Cumbria Holiday Activity Programme (HAF) sessions, aimed at children and young people.
Cleator Moor Activity Centre
On Bank Holiday Monday 28th August, the Cleator Moor Activity Centre will closed.
Football Drop-In Sessions
Our Outdoor Drop-In Sessions are as usual, available Monday-Fridays, for up to 18 years.
Weekdays 2.00pm-4.00pm
Adult & Junior Gym Sessions
Junior members are able to attend the gym from age 11, as long as they attend alongside and are supervised by an adult and have had an induction.
We have added additional sessions Monday-Friday from 9.00am.
Junior Gym Sessions
Available from age 14, provided the junior member has had an induction, they are able to come train unsupervised with their friends.
We have added additional sessions Monday-Friday from 9.00am.
Soft Play & Inflatable Drop-in Sessions
The Cleator Moor Activity Centre has a couple of inflatable bouncy castles for children up to 11 years to bounce and play. There is also a small soft play area for the younger kids to play and bounce!
Mondays & Fridays
HAF Activities
The sessions at the Cleator Moor Activity Centre are designed for children 5-10 years, and are either multi-sport activities, with arts & crafts on Tuesdays & Thursdays or Wednesdays with a football club, along with arts & crafts. They will also receive a hot lunchtime meal.
Limited places are available; booking is essentials for the HAF sessions.
Session Times: 10.00am-2.00pm
Copeland Pool & Fitness Centre
On Bank Holiday Monday 28th August, the Copeland Pool and Fitness Centre will be open between 1.00pm-7.00pm.
10p Swim
A general swim session for all ages and abilities for fun and fitness. One competent adult swimmer may supervise up to 2 under 8’s or non-swimmers under 16 at a time.
10p Kids Swim from Saturday 22nd July: book through the Swim for All, and the discount is applied at point of booking.
- Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays: 9.00am-10.40am
- Fridays, Sundays: 9.00am-10.40am
- Swim For All Weekdays: 1.00pm-3.30pm
Swim School Crash Course
Monday 7th August – Friday 11th August:
- 10.00am Foundation Beginners: Non Swimmer (Over 4yrs)
- 10.30am Foundation Improvers: Top Up Class (Over 4yrs)
Monday 14th August – Friday 18th August:
- 10.00am Foundation Beginners: Non Swimmer (Over 4yrs)
- 10.30am Foundation Improvers: Top Up Class (Over 4yrs)
Monday 21st August – Friday 25th August:
- 10.00am Development: Top Up (15 metres plus,)
Aqua Splash Inflatable
The Copeland Pool and Fitness Centre has a large floating inflatable obstacle course, perfect for kids of 8+ years who are competent swimmers, to have fun and challenge themselves and their friends.
Wednesdays: 1.00pm
Saturdays: 2.15pm
Adult & Junior Gym Sessions
Junior members are able to attend the gym from age 11, as long as they attend alongside and are supervised by an adult and have had an induction.
We have added additional sessions every hour on weekends.
Junior Gym Sessions
Available from age 14, provided the junior member has had an induction, they are able to come train unsupervised with their friends.
We have added additional sessions every day from 9.00am.
HAF Activities
The sessions at the Copeland Pool and Fitness Centre are designed for juniors 10-16 years, and are either a teenage inflatable swim or a teenage swim session; they will receive a hot food voucher.
Limited places are available; booking is essentials for the HAF sessions.
Session Times: 1.00pm-1.45pm Aqua Splash Inflatable session or 2.15pm-3.00pm Swim for All (choose one)
Whitehaven Sports Centre
On Bank Holiday Monday 28th August, the Whitehaven Sports Centre will be open between 8.00am-2.00pm.
Air Venture Inflatable
From free falling, giant slides, jelly mountain, wipe-out balls and even an obstacle course, there is something to keep everyone smiling on Copeland’s giant feature-rich inflatable! These are age-specific 55 minute sessions.
The Air venture Inflatable is available to book for parties, for more information please email or ask in centre.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
- 12.00pm-12.55pm for 4-7 years only
- 1.00pm-1.55pm for 8-15 years only
Saturdays
- 10am-10.55am for Parent & under 4’s only (Adult must accompany child)
- 11am-11.55am for 5-8 years only
Sundays
- 9.45am-10.40am Family Session 5+years only
Gymnastics Training Days
Our day camps are a fantastic opportunity for non-members to have a taste of what we do in our gymnastics classes and perfect for our existing gymnasts to perfect their skills. Children are required to bring their own snacks, drinks and a packed lunch.
Gymnastics classes will be as normal during the summer holidays.
Thursdays 3rd & 10th August: 9.00am-1.00pm
Adult & Junior Gym Sessions
Junior members are able to attend the gym from age 11, as long as they attend alongside and are supervised by an adult and have had an induction.
We have added additional sessions every hour on weekends.
Junior Gym Sessions
Available from age 14, provided the junior member has had an induction, they are able to come train unsupervised with their friends.
We have added additional sessions every day from 9.00am.
Junior Fitness Classes
A Strength & Conditioning class for 11-17 year olds in the Functional Suite. This class consists of exercises and routines that can benefit you in your day-to-day life.
Mondays & Tuesdays: 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Multi-Mix Drop In
60 minute drop in sessions, these include a choice of Badminton, table tennis, and short tennis. For ages 6+, and all under 8's must be accompanied by an adult.
Mondays: 3.00pm – 4.00pm
Roller Disco
60 minute mixed rollerskating and rollerblading sessions, these are open to everyone regardless of age or ability. If you have your own skates/blades, we recommend binging them.
Party booking are available Sundays 9.30am or 12.00pm, please email or ask or ask in centre.
Sundays: 10.45am-11.45pm
HAF Activities
The sessions at the Whitehaven Sports Centre are designed for children 5-10 years, and they Mondays & Fridays, and are full of multi-sports activities, with arts & craft; they will also receive a hot lunchtime meal.
Limited places are available; booking is essentials for the HAF sessions.
Session Times: 10.00am-2.00pm