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Kids Activities

If you’re looking for things to do with kids, York Leisure Centre at the York Stadium Leisure Complex at Monks Cross has a great range of activities guaranteed to turn up the fun. From junior gym, swimming, racquet sports and clip ‘n climb, the whole family will enjoy the great range of fun and affordable activities.

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Clip ‘N Climb

Looking for an unforgettable adventure the whole family can enjoy? Clip ‘n Climb offers a vibrant range of colourful, state-of-the-art climbing walls designed for climbers aged 4 and up!

Whether you're new to climbing or a thrill-seeker ready for the next challenge, our Clip n Climb sessions kick off with a quick induction, so you're ready to scale the heights safely and confidently.

Bring the kids, bring the parents, bring your trainers and bring it on.

For more information and to view our rules please click here

Open every day during the school holidays. To book or search availability please download the BETTER UK APP or click here

 

 

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Learner Pool and Toddler Pool Sessions

The Learner Pool is an ideal pool to learn and gain water confidence with a max depth of 0.9m. Access to the Learner Pool also gives access to the Toddlers Pool which is a shallow water paddling pool with interactive water play area with a slide for children under 8 years old. Perfect for water babies and water confidence building.

Lockers take £1 coins, or shopping trolley tokens. You may need two lockers, depending on your bag sizes.

For more information on swimming and to view our swim safety rules please click HERE

Sessions can be found under 'Swim for All' on the booking link below. 

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Racquet Sports

Playing racquet sports is a great way to get active, have fun and stay healthy, whatever your age or level of ability. So boost your mental, physical and social health by taking up this fast-paced racquet sport.

Courts are available every day.

Choose from:

  • Badminton
  • Table Tennis
  • Pickleball - Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the world, it is a mix of tennis, badminton and table tennis. 


Equipment is available to use for free. One court per 4 people.

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Junior Gym and Junior Fitness Classes

Junior gym is a dedicated session where teens and older children aged between 11-17 can access the gym and get active. All sessions have a member of staff present, so if you are unfamiliar with any equipment, you can always ask them for safety advice.

All juniors, however, are required to book a junior gym induction prior to attending the session to learn about the equipment and the specific junior gym rules. 

Junior gym sessions require either a pay as you go membership, or a monthly membership.

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Soft Play - Jungle Run and Toddlers World

Suitable for children aged 6 months up to 10 years old.

Soft Play Sessions include both Toddlers World Bouncer and Jungle Run Inflatable Obstacle Course.

Slide, bounce, push, and jump – the jungle's calling, Navigate your way through the heart-pounding adventure as you conquer the Bish Bash, navigate through the rollers and ascend the steps of victory to reach the slide at the finish line. The designated toddlers world area is suitable for smaller children, and includes rockers, bouncers and balls. 

Sessions are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays. Additional sessions may be on during school holidays please check the booking link.

For more information click here

Socks are required at all times. 

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