African Community School - Play Scheme
African Community School
A summary
Activities Summary – ACS Summer Play Scheme 2026
Children will enjoy a wide variety of fun, educational, and culturally enriching activities, including:
Creative Arts & Crafts – Hands-on projects that encourage imagination and self-expression
Drama & Dance – Explore storytelling, performance, and African dance styles
Sports & Outdoor Play – Daily physical activities to promote health, teamwork, and fun
Educational Workshops – Light learning sessions to keep minds sharp over the summer
Music & Instruments – Learn to play traditional African drums and explore musical rhythms
Free Play & Games – Unstructured time to play, make friends, and explore
Gardening & Cooking – Interactive sessions to grow food and learn simple recipes
Cultural Learning – Activities that celebrate African heritage and identity
Trips & Excursions – Visits to exciting places around London and beyond, including theme parks like Southend Adventure Island (trips arranged separately)
Tickets
Council Funded Ticket
This ticket is only available to children eligible for free school meals
Council Funded Ticket
This ticket is only available to children eligible for free school meals
Day 2 Day Activities
Our Summer Camp runs from 9:00am to 1:00pm, offering a fun, safe, and engaging environment for children to learn, play, and explore. Each day is filled with a variety of activities designed to support creativity, confidence, and teamwork.
Children will enjoy:
Arts & Crafts – including painting, junk modelling, and design projects
Sports & Games – such as basketball, cricket, dodgeball, parachute games, and team challenges
Creative Workshops – like slime making, smoothie making, and baking
Guest Sessions – covering topics like inclusivity, disability awareness, oral health, and first aid (delivered by engaging guest speakers and professionals)
Fun Trips – including visits to the zoo, ice skating, and a beach day (Please note: trips are not included in the free programme and require an additional payment)
Circle Time & Snacks – a chance to wind down, reflect, and enjoy a healthy snack with friends
Each week is carefully planned to be active, inclusive, and full of opportunities for children to try something new.
Minimum Attendance
To ensure consistency and the best experience for all participants, our summer camp requires children to attend a minimum of 3 days per week. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept bookings for fewer days. For example, bookings for only one or two isolated dates—such as 27th July and 1st August—do not meet this requirement and cannot be accommodated unless additional days are added.
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
African Community School
African Community School
African Community School is an Ofsted registered community organisation. We provide a safe environment for young children, adults and families through a range of services to relieve poverty and promote social and economic .
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What's provided
Safety
Enhanced DBS
Basic DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector
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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
Cancel more than one week before the start of the programme if you cannot attend so we can offer the place to another family.
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.
