Active Camp - Wessington

Active Families North East CIC

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Funded by
Sunderland City Council
Provision
Universal provision with SEND support
Ages
5 - 11
Location
Wessington Primary School, Washington
Next date
No upcoming dates
Tickets
£0 - £16

A summary

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.

Tickets

HAF eligible child

£0
Children 5 - 11Sunderland City Council

Paid non-HAF ticket

£16
Children 5 - 11Sunderland City Council

Lunch & snack

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

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About your mentor

Active Families North East CIC

Promoting health, creativity & friendships.

Active Families North East CIC

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.

Location

Wessington Primary School, Lanercost, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7QA

What's provided

Drinks
Snacks
Meals
Equipment

Safety

Enhanced DBS

Basic DBS

Risk Assessment

Public Liability Insurance

Safeguarding Training

First Aid Training

First Aid Kit

Smoke Detector

Please note:

It is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the measures provided above and any other details represented in this listing. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed.

Cancellation policy

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.