Holiday Programmes
Monday 7th April – Thursday 17th April
A range of sporting activities across our sites this Easter holiday!
We have fun leisure & sports activities with Premier Education, Bee Fit, Family Trampolining, Family Fit classes & more at Worthing Leisure Centre!
Your Child can learn a skill for life over the holiday!
Learn to swim at Splashpoint Leisure Centre with intensive swimming lessons, with a choice of stage 1, 2 and 3. We have Parent & Baby swim sessions running throughout the holidays and more as well.
Tennis camps at Field Place Manor House and Barns + Southwick Leisure Centre this Easter.
We’re EGGcited to bring you our fun-packed tennis camps with coaching, games and lots of smiles. Places are limited so please book as soon as you can!
There really is something for everyone this half term with South Downs Leisure’s half-term holiday activity programme.
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Discounted sessions for FIT4 Members!
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Intensive daily swimming lessons
Aquaschool run weekly Intensive courses during the School Holidays. These are 5 day courses, with one lesson per day – lessons are approx. 20-25 minutes long, in a 30 minute time-slot.
These sessions are taught by our highly qualified instructors and we normally run Stage 1 and Stage 2 lessons. During the school holidays we also run Stage 3 and a Stage 1 Beginner lesson for older children, age 8+.
The beginner class for the older children, still follows the same criteria but it is in slightly deeper water and helps older children who may lack confidence in the water.
Centre: Splashpoint Leisure Centre
Stage 1:
(Beginners/Non-Swimmers)
Suitability: For children aged 4+ who are in School and cannot swim without buoyancy aids. Water Depth 0.85 metres.
Aim: To learn to travel a minimum distance of 5m on front and back, with correct kicking action for Front Crawl and Back Stroke. Building on water confidence, such as Submerging, Floating and Jumping in.
Stage 2:
Suitability: For school aged Children who can jump in unaided, submerge completely and travel at least 5 metres on front and back with correct kicking action for Front Crawl and Backstroke. Water Depth 0.85 metres.
Aim: To introduce arms for Front Crawl and Backstroke and learn to swim a minimum distance of 10 metres Front Crawl, with basic side breathing and 10 metres Backstroke. Breaststroke and Dolphin leg kick are also introduced.
Stage 3
Suitability: For school aged children who can jump in unaided, submerge completely and swim at least 10 metres Front Crawl (with basic side-breathing), Backstroke and basic Breaststroke. Water Depth 1.2metres.
Aim: To continue to improve on overall swimming technique and stamina for Front Crawl, Backstroke and Breaststroke. Butterfly and basic water survival techniques and skills will also be introduced.
Stage 4
Suitability: For children who can swim at least 25 metres Front Crawl with correct breathing, Backstroke and basic Breaststroke. Water Depth 1.8 metres
Aim: To continue to improve on overall swimming technique and stamina for Front Crawl, Backstroke and Breaststroke and basic Butterfly. Building on Water Survival skills and introducing basic dives.
Stage 1:
(Beginners/Non-Swimmers for 8+ year olds)
Suitability: For children aged 8+ who cannot swim without buoyancy aids. Water Depth 1.2 metres.
Aim: To learn to swim a minimum distance of 10m on front and back, with technique for Front Crawl and Back Stroke. Building on water confidence, such as Submerging, Floating and Jumping in. Introduction to Breaststroke and Butterfly also. After completion of this stage, older children should automatically progress to Stage 3.
Parent & Baby/Toddler Swimming Sessions
This summer, we are hosting our popular Parent & Baby swimming sessions thoughout the holidays – thse are usually term time only.
A relaxed drop in session, suitable for babies and pre-school children under 4 years old, accompanied by a parent/carer. To help build water confidence, strength and co-ordination. There are small floats and toys in the water, with a swimming instructor offering advice and leading a sing-a-long.
Book into these sessions as a class, in the usual way.
Centre: Splashpoint Leisure Centre
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Flip ‘n’ Fun
Flip ‘n’ Fun has been created for children as an introduction to Diving, encouraging FUNdamental movement skills in the swimming pool.
This 40 minute session is aimed at children from 8 to 12 years old. The prime objective is to have fun and give children the chance to experience something new and challenging. Flip ‘n’ Fun aims to develop fundamental skills and motivate and sustain participation in a positive and fun environment.
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Introduction to Rookies
An introduction to lifesaving skills for children at Stage 4 level and above. Or, for those that do not swim with us the child would need to be able swim 100 meters of a good standard.
Please note these courses will take place in the diving pool, so participants must be deep water confident.
Dates:
Dates: Tuesday 17th to Thursday 20th
Centre: Splashpoint Leisure Centre
Pool depth 1.8m.
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Drop Off and Go!
Sports / Activities Camps at Worthing Leisure Centre
Hosted by Premier Education there is so much to choose from; football, badminton, assault courses, dodgeball, to trampolining, hockey and archery and so much more.
Centre: Worthing Leisure Centre
20% Discount for FIT4 Members!
Family Trampolining at Worthing Leisure Centre
Trampolining fun this half term for the whole family!
Book 7 days in advance for members or 3 days in advance for non members.
- All individuals wanting to bounce must book a space
- Ages 2+Not a drop and go session
- Socks must be worn, clothing with no zips/ buckles/no jeans
Price £7.00 Non Member | Free FIT4
Thursday 10th April- 09:00- 10:00, 10:00-11:00 or 11:00-12:00
Thursday 17th April- 09:00- 10:00, 10:00-11:00 or 11:00-12:00
Centre: Worthing Leisure Centre
Bee Fit at Worthing Leisure Centre
Bee-fit is a fun fitness class for toddlers. Each 45 minute session includes songs, parachute games, fitness circuits, relays and lots of fun!
- 18 months – 6 years
- Booking must go under childs name/ membership
- Parents/Guardians must supervise their child at all time throughout session.
Book up to 7 days in advance for FIT4 members or 3 days in advance for non members.
Centre: Worthing Leisure Centre
book onlineFamily FIT at Worthing Leisure Centre & Southwick Leisure Centre
Join us for our new Family Fit sessions: A fun workout for 5-16 years olds & their family members.
Get ready to move, laugh, and bond with your loved ones in this exciting Family Fit Fun class! Designed for all fitness levels, this class blends cardio, strength, and flexibility exercises into a playful and engaging workout that the whole family can enjoy together.
Only one attendee needs to book on to the session or be a FIT4 member to attend (If more than one adult, each adult needs to be booked on to the session)
Included in your FIT4 Membership
Sunday 13th April – Worthing Leisure Centre @ 11.30
Sunday 20th April – Worthing Leisure Centre @ 11.30
Sunday 20th April – Southwick Leisure Centre @ 10:00
Centre: Worthing Leisure Centre & Southwick Leisure Centre
Junior Tennis Camps at Field Place Manor House and Barns + Southwick Leisure Centre
At Field Place Manor House & Barns & Southwick Leisure Centre
Serve up some excitement for your children this Summer at our Junior Tennis Camps!
Join us non-stop tennis fun, skill-building, and friendly competition under the guidance of our expert pro coach.
Please bring along a drink, snack, sun-cream if it is sunny, and appropriate clothing and footwear. Children will need to be signed in with our Tennis Coach’s so please drop them off at the gate to the courts.
Field Place Manor House & Barns – Dates Monday 7th April to Wednesday 9th April and Monday 14th to Wednesday 16th April
Southwick Leisure Centre – Dates Thursday 10th April and Friday 11th April
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Additional Information
Additional important information
Although every effort is made to ensure the advertised activities take place, the management reserves the right to cancel at any time and, where possible, offer a suitable alternative.
Please remember to provide a packed lunch if your child is staying all day. Please do not bring in any nuts as a snack or as part of a packed lunch.
We have a selection of skates for skating sessions but do please send children with their own if they have them. Knee/elbow pads and even a cycling helmet are a good idea.
Please ensure children are brought to and collected from the Centre on time. Please phone us if you are going to be late. Children will be instructed to wait inside the building if parents are delayed.
Clothing
Please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for all activities, this includes:
- Sports/casual clothing and trainers (no flip flops please).
- Socks to be worn for ALL trampoline sessions.
- All jewellery removed or taped.
- Gymnastics at Lancing Manor – Leotards are optional, but please ensure suitable clothing is worn that children can move around in and ensure it is not restricting.
- Remember an apron or old clothing for Art and Craft sessions. These use water based paints however, darker colours may stain. We can not accept responsibility for any clothing affected in this way.
- Towels, water bottles and full change of clothes and shoes for water games.
- High Factor Sunscreen and hats must be provided as well as appropriate outer layers for cold or wet weather.
Failure to provide the appropriate attire may result in your child not being able to
participate in activities. We cannot accept responsibility for any damaged clothing items