Active Camp - Wessington

Fun, enriching Easter activities + food

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Location address: Wessington Primary School, Washington
Chosen age group:

Ages: 5 - 11 years

Available tickets:
Paid non-HAF ticket £16 per sessionHAF eligible child Free
Next date: Tuesday 7th Apr,
Funded by Sunderland City Council
Universal provision with SEND support
Active Camp - Wessington block mentored by Active Families North East CIC
What we'll do
Easter Active Camp 2026 will offer a range of 'free play' fun, active, stimulating activities.  The children will have take part in a STEM CHallenge where they will take part in a number of challenges designed to allow them to build confidence, engagement, and resilience, and demonstrating to children how subjects connect to real-world applications and future opportunities, from tech to healthcare etc. Nerf Battle Party: They will work in teams and demonstrate effective communication and listening skills, organisational skills etc. Children who are neurodiverse will have the opportunity to take part wearing ear defenders and/or can choose an alternative activity.  We will provide a range of physical activities including benchball, dodgeball, football, parachute games, circuits etc. We will offer mindfulness sessions through guided meditation and yoga. We will offer board games and group games to encourage children to socialise with their peers and to develop their social skills. Construction activities will be available e.g. lego, knex, magnetix etc. Weather permitting we will utilise outdoor space for games and sports or a nature walk. Children will receive food information and nutrition information through discussions and delivery of informal workshops in the play sessions, for example through food tasting, games and quizes. Staff will be available if parents have any issues or concerns and they will be signposted for specialist support.
send accessibility checklist
1:1 care
2:1 care
Qualified to administer medication
Epilepsy trained
Secure environment
Accessible toilet
Assist with personal care and toileting
Hoist and changing bench
Wheelchair accessible site
Autism awareness trained
Sensory or quiet spaces
Makaton trained
PECS trained
More information available on request
Contact the Mentor to discuss your specific needs regarding this list item.
Please note:
It is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the the measures provided above. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed.
About your mentor
Active Families North East CIC
Promoting health, creativity & friendships.
Active Families North East is dedicated to supporting families through engaging, accessible holiday programmes that promote physical activity, creativity, and social connection. With qualified staff, nutritious meals, and a variety of inclusive activities, we empower children across the region to thrive.
Learning aim
Aim 1
Active Families North East HAF camps offer children a safe space to stay active, eat well, and gain new skills. With free healthy meals and enriching activities, children improve fitness, confidence, and communication. Camps support learning, reduce holiday learning loss, and promote positive habits for lifelong well-being and development.
Pricing information
Ticket namePaid non-HAF ticket
Price£16
InformationLunch & snack
Ticket nameHAF eligible child
Price£0
LEARNER REFLECTIONS0 reflections
Where we'll be
Wessington Primary School, Lanercost, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7QA
WHAT’S PROVIDED
Drinks
Snacks
Meals
Equipment
Safety
Enhanced DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector

Please note

Please note, it is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the safety measures. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed here.

Cancellation Policy
Free bookings do not require refunds but as places are limited, please cancel if you cannot attend so that your place can be offered to someone else.In the event that your child is no longer able to attend the camp can you please contact wendy@activefamiliesne.co.uk to allow their place to be allocated to a child on the waiting list. Thank you.

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.