Overview
In school holidays, children and young people can access holiday clubs through our Healthy Holidays Calderdale programme. Please see: Who is eligible.
This is provided as part of the Government's Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. The free places are funded by the Department for Education (DfE).
Winter 2023
The Healthy Holidays winter programme will run from 2nd January to 5th January 2024.
Places are now available to book, please visit: Healthy Holidays.
For more details, visit: HAF 2023 Programme (GOV.UK).
Also, see our video: 2021 programme (YouTube).
2024 programme launch
Are you interested in becoming a Healthy Holidays Calderdale provider for the #HAF2024 Programme?
Applications are now open: Healthy Holidays Calderdale 2024 - Community Foundation For Calderdale.
Healthy Holidays Calderdale benefits
Healthy Holidays make sure children have a high-quality experience which will result in:
- getting healthy and nutritious meals;
- and keeping a healthy level of physical activity.
Children who attend will:
- develop a greater understanding of food, nutrition and other health-related issues;
- and have the chance to take part in fun and activities.
Those who attend a club will also have the chance to:
- meet new friends;
- socialise;
- learn new skills;
- have new experiences;
- and gain confidence.