Holiday Programmes
23rd July – 29th August
Looking for exciting ways to keep the kids active and entertained this summer?
South Downs Leisure is offering a fantastic range of holiday activities for children aged 18 months to 16 years across Worthing and Adur, running from 23rd July to 29th August (excluding weekends and Bank Holiday Monday 25th August).
With sessions available at Worthing, Southwick, and Splashpoint Leisure Centres, plus Field Place Manor House & Barns, there’s something for every age and interest.
From multi-sport camps, trampolining and tennis to swimming, craft workshops and Bee-Fit, the summer is packed with fun.
Drop-off and go sessions are available exclusively at Worthing Leisure Centre in partnership with Premier Education – perfect for busy parents. Book online, via the App, or at Reception and make this summer one to remember!
There really is something for everyone this half term with South Downs Leisure’s half-term holiday activity programme.
Book on our app or website!
Discounted sessions for FIT4 Members!
Book Lessons at Splashpoint leisure centre
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
Centre: Wadurs Swimming Pool
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.
🐠 Preschool to Stage 1 Intro Sessions (Ages 4–5)
Help your child build water confidence and get ready for their next swimming milestone with our Preschool to Stage 1 Intro Sessions. Designed especially for children aged 4 to 5, these fun and supportive sessions are the perfect bridge between preschool swimming and our more structured Stage 1 or intensive lesson programmes. With gentle guidance from our experienced instructors, your child will develop key water skills and feel more confident and comfortable in the pool – setting them up for success in their aquaschool journey.
book onlineParent & 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. (Goggles can’t be worn during Flip ‘n’ Fun courses).
This 40 minute session, for 4 days, 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.
Please note these courses will take place in the diving pool, so participants must be deep water confident.
Centre: Splashpoint Leisure Centre
Pool depth 3.8m.
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.
Centre: Splashpoint Leisure Centre
Pool depth 1.8m.
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Breastroke Clinic
Sessions to help your junior improve their breastroke technique, with guidance from our qualifies swimming instructors.
This clinic is for children in stage 3 and above, they run from Monday to Friday (5 sessions) and are 20 minutes long in a 25 minutes time slot.
Centre: Splashpoint Leisure Centre
Book Here!Introduction to Starts and Turns
Two hour sessions over 2 days introducing competitive starts and turns to children in Stage 5 and above.
Centre: Splashpoint Leisure Centre
Pool depth 1.8m.
Snorkelling sessions
Make a splash this summer with our exciting snorkelling sessions for kids! Perfect for young adventurers, these sessions help children build water confidence while learning new underwater skills in a safe and supervised environment. Whether they’re diving for treasures or learning how to breathe through a snorkel, it’s a brilliant way to boost swimming ability and have loads of fun at the same time.
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!
🎨 Creative Craft Workshops at Worthing Leisure Centre
Let your child’s creativity run wild this summer with our exciting craft workshops at Worthing Leisure Centre! Run by a brilliant local craft company, these hands-on sessions are designed to spark imagination and encourage artistic talent in a fun, relaxed environment. Children will get the chance to create all sorts of weird and wonderful treasures using a variety of materials – and, of course, their own amazing imaginations. It’s always fun, often messy, and guaranteed to keep them engaged and smiling!
Book here!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
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 online🎾 Field Place Manor House & Barns Tennis Summer Camp
Get ready for an action-packed week of tennis fun at Field Place! Running from Monday 4th to Friday 8th August and again from Monday 18th to Friday 22nd August, our Junior Tennis Camp is perfect for children aged 5 to 14 years. Sessions run daily from 9:00am to 1:00pm and are packed with coaching, games, and plenty of smiles along the way.
Children should bring a drink, a snack, sun cream if it’s sunny, and wear comfortable sports clothing and trainers. Please drop them off at 8:45am at the gate to the tennis courts, where our friendly coaching team will be ready to welcome them. Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment!
🎾 Southwick Leisure Centre Tennis Summer Camp
Join us at Southwick Leisure Centre for a week of tennis fun this summer! Our Junior Tennis Camp runs from Monday 11th to Friday 15th August, from 9:00am to 1:00pm each day, and is open to children aged 5 to 14 years.
Each session offers expert coaching, fun games, and a great chance for kids to build their skills in a relaxed and friendly setting. Don’t forget to bring a drink, a snack, sun cream, and suitable clothing and footwear. Children should be dropped off at 8:45am at the tennis court gate, ready for a morning of tennis excitement. Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today!
book online for Field Place Manor House & Barns book online for Southwick Leisure Centre
BOOK VIA THE SOUTH DOWNS LEISURE APP
Booking an activity has never been so easy. Download the South Downs Leisure app today.
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