Get sporty and have fun at the Renfrewshire Leisure October Activity Camps
Youngsters can enjoy a variety of sports and fun activities if they come along to Renfrewshire Leisure's October Activity Camps.
Article Source: Renfrewshire Leisure
Last Updated: 7 October 2021 11:01
Running from October 11 to 15, between 10am and 3pm during the school holidays, the camps for Primary school-aged children – run by Active Schools Renfrewshire – are jam-packed with various sports, games, arts and crafts and dance classes.
They are taking place at the ON-X, in Linwood, Johnstone Community Sports Hub and The Lagoon, in Paisley.
The multi-activity camps at the ON-X feature sessions in various activities, including archery, bushcraft, orienteering, dodgeball, rounders and many more sports and fun activities. An early drop off at 8am and late pick up at 5:30pm is available.
A football camp run in partnership with the SFA and Renfrewshire Leisure Sports Services is being held at Johnstone Community Sports Hub, during the school holiday week.
These camps are suitable for all primary-aged youngsters, no matter what their football experience and are organised by qualified SFA coaches, in line with the National Player Pathway.
The camps aim to improve skill level, teamwork, fitness and communication. Players will improve through a combination of coaching, skills challenges and small-sided games, all based around enjoyment and having fun.
Johnstone Community Sports Hub hosts a dance and movement camp featuring a variety of styles from street dance, disco, cheer to lyrical, ballet and jazz.
The sessions will be delivered by experienced dance coaches at UKCC Level 1 and 2, using fun games, activities and routines.
Movement will range from stretching, conditioning, floor and vault skills. General skills will be based around rolls, handstands, cartwheels, round off, bridges, walk over and progressions.
An Active Families Disability Sport and Activity Club for Primary-aged children is being held on Wednesday, October 13 at 3:15-4:15pm and 4:15-5:15pm, at the ON-X, in Linwood; and on Thursday October 14 between 4:30-5:30pm,at the Lagoon Leisure Centre for young people of secondary school age.
Attendees will be able to take part in a club where two bouncy castles will be on offer, as well as the opportunity to take part in sports activities led by qualified coaches. These will include: boccia, archery, football, basketball and frisbee golf.
This family club is available to any family with a young person with a disability and/or sensory impairment and siblings are welcome.
A parent or guardian must stay with the participant for the duration of the club and are actively encouraged to take part.
When a rest is required, soft drinks and snacks will be available. This hour-long club allows all the family to take part in fun activities.
Mark Tokeley, Head of Leisure and Community Services at Renfrewshire Leisure said: “We’ve got something for everyone to enjoy during the school holiday.
“The activities we provide for the young people are not only great fun, but they are beneficial to their health and fitness.
“These camps are a great opportunity for youngsters to keep active, learn new skills and meet new friends at the same time.”
Go to www.renfrewshireleisure.com/october-activity-camps-2021 for more information on the camps and details of prices and to book go to www.renfrewshire-leisure.class4kids.co.uk.
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