Holiday workshops

During the school holidays, our team organise a range of fun activities across the region for young people aged 9 to 18. These are a great way to overcome isolation, meet like minded people, learn something new, have fun, build confidence and ultimately improve wellbeing.

Depending on the activity, sessions are held at our Maidstone Wellbeing Centre or at leisure centres, local halls or community centres across the region. We endeavour to choose venues which can be easily accessed by public transport. We arrange activities for a wide range of hobbies and interests including chess, water sports and calligraphy.  Our own Wellbeing Coaches are available throughout to provide any additional mental health signposting and identify further support.

For all of our activities, places must be booked in advanced using the form below and are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

If your child would benefit from more intensive wellbeing support, please take a look at our Wellbeing and Resilience Action Plans. 

Summer holiday activities

Thursday 23rd July | 9.30am to 12pm | Mote Park Watersports Centre, Maidstone 

Watersports. Bring your friends and join us for a fun and energetic morning of watersports in beautiful Mote Park where you’ll be able to try out canoeing and pedaloes. This activity is open for children aged 9 – 18 years. Please note parents/carers are required to stay lake-side at all times and participants will need to be on site by 9.30am for registration and a safety briefing.

Wednesday 29th July | 10am to 12pm | The Climbing Experience, Maidstone

Climbing and bouldering. Children aged 9-18 are invited to join us for an active session of climbing!  Enjoy one hour of exciting Fun Walls, packed with challenges and adventure, followed by one hour of bouldering, where you can test your strength, balance and problem-solving skills. Perfect for beginners and experienced climbers alike! Please note, parents are required to stay on site for the duration of the activity. There is a café inside the centre and plenty of seating.

Wednesday 5th August| 2pm to 4pm | Tenterden Leisure Centre

Family swimming. Enjoy quality time together with access to pool floats and the exciting wave machine, creating the perfect mix of laughter, adventure, and relaxation for the whole family. Whether you’re floating, splashing or riding the waves, there’s fun for everyone! Please note this is a family swim session and parents/carers are expected to join in. Tickets are available for either 2 parents and 2 children, or 1 adult and 3 children. Please note priority for this activity will be given to those families living in Tenterden.

Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th August | 10am to 12pm | Mid Kent Mind, Maidstone

Calligraphy. Explore your creative side with this two session calligraphy workshop. On day one, you will be learning the core skills and decorating coasters. On day two, you’ll have the chance to enhance your skills and decorate your own tote bags Suitable for ages 9-18. Parents are not required to stay on site for this activity but please ensure you collet your child promptly at 12pm.

Wednesday 19th August | 10am to 12pm or 1pm to 3pm | Mid Kent Mind, Maidstone

Learn, play and challenge chess. Learn the basics of chess, tackle exciting puzzles, enjoy guided games and put your skills to the test with fun challenges and a friendly mini tournament or team competition. Perfect for beginners and developing players. Children aged 8-11 are welcome to join the morning session 10am-12pm. Children aged 12-18 are welcome to join the afternoon session, 1pm-3pm. Parents are not required to stay on site but please ensure you collect your child promptly at the end.

Monday 24th August | 9.30am to 2pm | Howe Court Woods, Bearsted

Woodland Adventures. Children aged 8-12 are invited to join us for this fun woodland session exploring nature and trying their hand at weaving, whittling, fire making, toasting marshmallows and building dens!  Parents are welcome to stay and take part for the duration or join their children at the end. Please note participants need to be on site at 9.30am for registration and to walk to the site together.