Wokingham

Children and young people across the Wokingham Borough will be springing into action during the May half term holiday thanks to Wokingham Borough Council’s sports development unit.

Many Wokingham children will be taking part in the play scheme at East Park Farm in Charvil from Tuesday May 26 to Friday May 29. A wide range of fun activities, including sports, cooking, creativity, arts and crafts, wii and wii fit and lots more will be on offer and it’s a great chance for youngsters to make new friends and learn new skills!

And this is just a taster! This summer sees a whole host of Wokingham sporting activities taking place and there promises something for all boys and girls. Goalkeeping camp for the borough’s budding goalkeepers, aged between seven and 11, will take place at Cantley Park in Wokingham, and youngsters will learn basic skills such as shot stopping, catching and saving, footwork and an introduction to diving. They will also learn positioning and how to deal with crosses.

During July and August, a play-scheme at East Park Farm in Charvil will be open for children aged six to 11, and will offer creative activities including cooking up a treat in the kitchen capers session. During these sessions children will be taught how to measure, mix and cook their own two course meal to take home for their family to eat!

There are also dedicated sessions for those children with additional needs at East Park Farm Pavilion in Charvil, where they will be able to try out a range of sporting activities including tennis, tri-golf, boccia and new age kurling to name just a few.

A football course is also running in the summer for children and young people aged five to 11 at Cantley Park in Wokingham and youngsters can learn new skills and also take part in competitions for prizes.

Up-and-coming young golfers aged between six and 11 years old can head to Hurst Golf course during July and August to learn about putting and chipping as well as balance, co-ordination and safety. And whilst youngsters are learning the art of the golfing game, parents can also enjoy nine holes.

This summer will also see netball camps for boys and girls aged five to 11 taking place as well as a tennis camps. Both these courses are being held at Cantley Park in Wokingham. During the week-long course, young tennis players will learn the rules of the game and fair play as well as how to develop their agility, balance and co-ordination.

Wokingham Youngsters can also learn all about cricket at the two day cricket camp this coming summer. Those aged between five and 11 years can head down to Cantley Park to practise their batting, bowling, fielding and learn cricket technique and tactic skills.

During July and August, children aged between eight and 11 can also try their hand out on the river. Sessions are taking place at the Waterside Centre and youngsters can enjoy canoeing, kayaking, raft building, and katakanus.

Beverley Thompson, Wokingham sports development and leisure co-ordinator, said: “Spring In2 Action Programme offers children across the borough the chance to try out new sports or improve their skills at sports they are familiar with. The courses are very popular, so the council recommends you book your child’s place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. It promises to be a summer to remember!”

All courses are run by criminal records bureau checked coaches and are aimed at children of all abilities. There are also dedicated sessions for teenagers as well.

For a copy of the full programme of activities for the summer holidays and dates they are taking place, please contact the sports development unit on (0118) 974 6264 / 6265 or by emailing sportsdevelopment@wokingham.gov.uk.

Wokingham Borough Council