A summaryHoliday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme – Northolt Leisure Centre
Our holiday sessions at Northolt Leisure Centre provide safe, fun and active days for children during the school holidays. The programme combines physical activity, creative play and nutritious food in a supportive environment where children can make friends and try new activities.
Sessions are designed to help children stay active, build confidence and enjoy their school holidays in a safe and supervised setting.
What happens when we arrive?
Children will be welcomed by staff and checked in at the registration desk. Staff will help children store their belongings safely and introduce them to the group and activity leaders.
Parents and carers can speak with staff at drop-off if they need to share important information about their child.
What does a typical session look like?
Each session follows a clear structure so children know what to expect during the day.
Start of session:
Registration and welcome
Icebreaker games and introductions
Overview of the day’s activities
Middle of session:
Swimming session in the leisure centre pool
Soft play activities
Sports, games or inflatables (on selected days)
Meal or snack break
End of session:
Group activity or free play
Reflection and tidy-up
Safe collection by parents/carers
The schedule may vary slightly depending on pool availability and activity rotations.
Activities children can take part in:
Children will have the opportunity to enjoy a range of active and fun activities, including:
Swimming sessions (approximately 1 hour) in the leisure centre pool
Soft play sessions (approximately 1 hour) in the indoor play area
Inflatable obstacle courses and games on selected days
Group games and sports activities
Team challenges and social activities
These activities help children develop confidence, coordination and teamwork skills while having fun.
Indoor facilities:
Activities take place inside the leisure centre using a variety of facilities, including:
The swimming pool
Indoor soft play area
Sports hall or activity spaces
Seating or quiet areas for rest and downtime
All areas are fully supervised by staff at all times.
Choice and flexibility:
Children are encouraged to try different activities, but they will always have choices throughout the session.
If a child does not wish to participate in a particular activity, they may choose an alternative such as:
Quiet games
Creative or table activities
Free play with friends
This helps ensure all children feel comfortable and included.
Group sizes and supervision:
Children are supervised in small groups, with staff supporting them throughout activities.
Typical staff ratios are approximately 1 adult to 8–12 children, depending on the activity and safety requirements.
Additional lifeguards will be present during swimming sessions.
Food provided:
As part of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, children will receive healthy meals and snacks during the session.
Meals may include:
Hot Nutritious Meal
Fresh fruit and vegetables
Water or milk
Dietary requirements, allergies and cultural preferences can be accommodated when shared during registration.
Staff and supervision:
Sessions are delivered by experienced activity staff working at the leisure centre.
All staff are:
DBS checked
Trained in safeguarding and child protection
Qualified in first aid
Swimming sessions are supervised by qualified lifeguards alongside activity staff.
Supporting children with SEND:
We aim to make our sessions inclusive and accessible for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
We will:
Work with parents and carers to understand children’s needs
Adapt activities where possible
Provide additional support where available
Parents are encouraged to contact us in advance if their child requires additional support.
Age range and safety:
Sessions are open to children within the advertised age range. While activities are not split into separate age groups, staff ensure activities are adapted so all children can take part safely.
Staff supervise children closely and adjust activities where needed to ensure younger and older children are safe, engaged and supported.
✔ Active holiday sessions with swimming and play
✔ Indoor facilities including soft play and inflatables
✔ Nutritious meals provided
✔ Experienced and supportive staff
Children leave each day active, happy, and having made new friends!
Need to KnowFood & Drink: Children have access to water to fill up their water bottles. To ensure all children are safe, please note that all our Holiday Clubs are nut-free zones, including items that state ‘May include nuts’. Please note that if you have a booking through HAF, lunch is provided, and children will only need to bring a refillable water bottle.
Update Details: Please update any medical or contact details within your eequ profile.
Medication and SEND: If your child requires medication or has SEND, please contact JAG at hello@junioradventuresgroup.co.uk stating that you have made a HAF booking and that you need to provide us with your child’s medical or SEND information. You will be asked by the team to complete the relevant forms. These must be completed before your child attends.
Suitable Clothing: With sport & activity on offer every day - we suggest comfortable and practical activewear to tackle a range of onsite facilities. We suggest packing spare clothes for your child, so you don’t mind getting messy due to our outdoor play philosophy and arts & craft activities. For younger children – we recommend packing an extra pair of clothes for any toilet accidents that may happen throughout the day.
Swimming: Please ensure your child has a swimming costume and a towel. See her for more details on what to bring: https://a.storyblok.com/f/166376/x/c7e7cc0af6/holiday-hq-information-guide.pdf
Phones: We ask that all parents/carers refrain from using their phones/smart devices at the club.
For further queries, email us at hello@junioradventuresgroup.co.uk or call on 0333 577 1533.
