Holiday Activities and Food Programme
The Council has teamed up with a number of schools, sports activity providers and community organisations to offer free activities and a meal as part of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. Places are limited, so contact the providers and book early. Please discuss any SEND needs with each provider.
The scheme is free for those eligible for free school meals. If you have not registered for free school meals and think you may be eligible, call: 020 8820 7000; or email: PupilBenefits@hackney.gov.uk. For a full list of providers, visit this website.
Young Hackney Adventure Playgrounds
Our adventure playgrounds offer fun-filled, self-directed, freely chosen play including an exciting array of activities – from den building, fire preparation, outdoor cooking, scavenger hunts, water play, film making, orienteering, arts and crafts, gardening and more.
Please note that you must register in advance before attending our playgrounds. Call or email to learn more.
Hackney Marsh Adventure Playground
Mon-Fri, 21 July-29 Aug, 10-5pm
Free. Age: 6-15 (18 with SEND)
Book in advance via email or calling.
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Daubeney Fields, Kingsmead Way, London E9 5PP.
Info: HackneyMarshAP@hackney.gov.uk, or call 020 8986 7245
SEND-friendly.
Shoreditch Adventure Playground
Mon-Fri, 21 July-29 Aug, 10-5pm
Free. Age: 6-15 (18 with SEND)
Book in advance via email or calling.
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Info: ShoreditchAP@hackney.gov.uk, or call 02077293770
SEND-friendly.
Shakespeare Walk Adventure Playground Association
Drop-in sessions
Every Mon-Fri, 12-5pm
Free Age: 6-16 year olds
Registration in person on the day required.
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
69 Shakespeare Walk, N16 8TB
Info: https://www.swapa.org.uk/; call 02079168597
Meet other home-educating families
Every Wed, 10-12pm
Drop-in sessions. Registration in person on the day required.
£3 per family. Ages:0-16 year olds
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
69 Shakespeare Walk, N16 8TB
Info: https://www.swapa.org.uk/; call 02079168597
SEND-friendly.
Hackney Play Association
Summer play at Homerton Grove Adventure Playground & Pearson Street Adventure Playground
Mon-Fri, 23 July-22 Aug, 10.30-5.30pm
Free. Age: 6-15
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Register on the day of your first visit.
Homerton Grove Adventure Playground, Wardle Street, Homerton, E9 6BX & Pearson Street Adventure Playground, 28 Pearson Street, Hoxton, E2 8EL
Info: www.hackneyplay.org
Young Hackney Youth Hubs
All activities are free and inclusive for young people aged 10-19 (up to 25 with special educational needs and/or disabilities [SEND]) at our youth hubs.
Contact each hub for further details of their summer programme, or sign up to our newsletter at https://hackney.gov.uk/newsletters to get the latest updates on our youth hubs.
Get daily updates on your phone, tablet, or laptop at Twitter/X or Instagram at @younghackney.
Forest Road
Mon-Fri, 21 July-22 Aug, 11-3pm (10-13 year olds); 4-8pm (13-19 year olds)
Free. Age: 10-13; 13-19 (25 with SEND)
29 Forest Road, E8 3BY.
Info: jamie.cutler@hackney.gov.uk, or call 020 8356 2200.
SEND-friendly.
The Edge
Mon-Fri, 21 July-22 Aug, 11-3pm (10-13 year olds); 4-8pm (13-19 year olds)
Free. Age: 10-13; 13-19 (25 with SEND)
Woodberry Down, London N4 1SN.
Info: sarah.fox@hackney.gov.uk , or call 020 8356 1063
SEND-friendly.
Free and low-cost activities across the borough (up to 19 years old)
Badu Sports Summer Camp
Multisports summer camp
Mon-Fri, 28 July – 22 August, 9.30- 4pm
£25 per day; £100 per week. Age: 5-11.
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Book in advance online.
Gainsborough Primary School, Berkshire Road, London E9 5ND
Info: https://badusports.classforkids.io/sign-up, call 07852726907
SEND-friendly.
H.O.P.E (Incorporating Gascoyne & Morningside Youth Clubs)
Cooking, music/podcasting, games, sports & more.
Every weekday excl. Wed, 23 July – 29 August, 12.30 – 7.30pm
Free. Age: 5-19 (25 with SEND)
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Morningside Community Centre, Cresset Road, E9 6SJ & Gascoyne Community Centre, Gascoyne Road, E9 7FA
Info: www.hopeatmorningside.org
SEND-friendly.
Hackney Shed
Create and perform an original play, Finding your Pathway: Adventures around the World
Tues-Fri, 19 Aug – 22 Aug, 11 – 5pm
Free. Age: 14-25
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Register online.
Hoxton Hall, 130 Hoxton St, London N1 6SH
Info: contact@hackneyshed.org.uk
SEND-friendly.
Immediate Theatre
Creative drama activities (Ages: 5-11), Breakout
Mon-Fri, 28 July-1 Aug, 10-4.30pm
Free. Age: 5-11
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Email to register in advance.
Nisbet Community Hall Hall Crozier Terrace, London E9 5GX.
Info: charmain@Immediate-theatre.com
SEND-friendly.
Creative drama activities (Ages: 12-19), Exposure
Mon-Sat, 4 Aug- 16 Aug, 10:30- 5pm
Free. Age: 12-19 (25 with SEND)
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Email to register in advance.
Nisbet Community Hall Hall Crozier Terrace, London E9 5GX.
Info: charmain@Immediate-theatre.com
SEND-friendly.
Laburnum Boat Club
Canoeing, kayaking and more.
Every weekday, 21 July- 22 Aug, 10-4pm
£10 per day; registration required. Ages: 9-18
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Laburnum Street E2 8BH
Info: www.laburnumboatclub.com, or call 02077292915
SEND-friendly.
Leaside
Outdoor activities and watersports at its summer holiday activity club
Every weekday, 23 July – 29 August, 9-5pm
Non-members: £40 per day; members £25 per day; concessions available. Age: 8-16 (25 with SEND)
Free food as part of the HAF programme. Register here.
Leaside, 34 Spring Lane, E5 9HQ.
Info: www.leaside.org.uk or call 02088066887
SEND-friendly.
Pembury Youth Programme
Activities include football, dance, park games, cycling, and cooking sessions.
Mon-Thurs, 10.30-3.30pm
Free. Ages: 10-19 year olds (25 with SEND)
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Register in advance.
Pembury Community Centre, 1 Atkins Square, Dalston Lane, E81FA
Info: https://www.peabody.org.uk/, or call 07736848110
Shepherd Fold Ministry (Chatsworth Youth Club)
Drop-in summer HAF activities
Every Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 2pm – 6pm
Free. Age: 7-14
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
99 Clapton Park Methodist church, Chatsworth rd. E5 0HL
Info: www.npayof.co.uk
SkyWay Charity
Youth club for 8-25 year olds.
Younger’s open session
Mon, 28 July, 12-2pm (Times are TBC; check website ahead of booking)
Free. Age: 9 -15
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Register in advance here.
Blue Hut Youth Club, 49 Provost Street, N1 7NZ
Info: https://skyway.london/
Trip to the Postal Museum
Thurs, 31 July, 12-3pm (Times are TBC; check website ahead of booking)
Free. Age: 6-8
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Register in advance here.
Blue Hut Youth Club, 49 Provost Street, N1 7NZ
Info: https://skyway.london/
Boat ride trip
Mon, 4 Aug, 10 -1pm (Times are TBC; check website ahead of booking)
Free. Age: 6-8
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Register in advance here.
Blue Hut Youth Club, 49 Provost Street, N1 7NZ
Info: https://skyway.london/
Girls’ project pamper session with Hackney Quest
Tues, 5 Aug, 3-5pm (Times are TBC; check website ahead of booking)
Free. Age: 9-15
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Register in advance here.
Blue Hut Youth Club, 49 Provost Street, N1 7NZ
Info: https://skyway.london/
Teenage kicks football event
Fri, 15 Aug, 10-5pm
Free. Age: 9+
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Register in advance here.
Blue Hut Youth Club, 49 Provost Street, N1 7NZ
Info: https://skyway.london/
Community BBQ at Blue Hut
Thurs, 21 August, 10-5pm (Times are TBC; check website ahead of booking)
Free. Age: All ages.
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Register in advance here.
Blue Hut Youth Club, 49 Provost Street, N1 7NZ
Info: https://skyway.london/
SEND-friendly.
The Pedro Club
Boxing, football, rounders, karaoke & more.
Every weekday, 28 July – 8 Aug, 9-4pm
Free. Age: 8 – 16
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Email to register in advance.
175 Rushmore Road, E5 0HD
Info: info@pedroclub.com, or call 02089853800
SEND-friendly.
Tropical Isles
Summer carnival activities including art, dancing, cooking, sports & more.
Every weekday, 23 July-4 Aug, 11- 3pm
Free. Ages: 6-14
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
The Rose Lipman Building Studio 11, 43 De Beauvoir Road Hackney London N1 5SQ
Email to register in advance.
Info: info@tropicalislsecarnival.org
SEND-friendly.
Voyage
Mentoring and employability programmes for young people, YES (Young Entrepreneurs Solution): Hackney
Mon-Fri, 4 Aug-15 Aug, 11-3pm
Free. Age: 16-19
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
New City College, Hackney, N1 6HQ
Info: https://www.voyageyouth.com/, or call 02076138343
