Summer Activity Guide

Last updated: 7th July 2009 at 12:18

 

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Urban Funk Summer Course
3rd August to 7th August

A week's hip hop dance course at Whippingham Community Centre.  Come and learn basic break dance, popping and locking and hip hop dance.  The funky week will conclude with fruit smoothies and a performance for all friends and families.

Venue: East Cowes Methodist and Whippingham Community Centre
Cost: £90 (there is a sibling discount of 25% and group discount as long as there is at least one new member within the group booking)
 Time: 10am-4pm
Date: Monday 3rd-Friday 7th August
 
We will also be performing as part of Cowes Week festival this year.

Contact Hannah Priddle

Email: hpriddle1@hotmail.com

The Great Castle Quest at Carisbrooke Castle
6th August to 10th August

Youngsters can follow a trail led by clues around the castle to embark on the Great Castle Quest and win a small prize.  Meet the resident donkeys too!  

10am – 5pm each day
www.english-heritage.org.uk/carisbrookecastle




Barnardo's Ryde Community Summer Scheme
Lots of fun activities including sports, arts and crafts, circus skills, dance, drama, cookery, kung fu, gardening.

For children aged 8 to 12 living or attending schools in Ryde in the areas as follows -

East Ryde – 28, 29 and 30 July and 4, 5, 6 August at Bishop Lovett Middle School
West Ryde – 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26 August at Mayfield Middle School

9.30am to 12.45pm each day.  Cost only £5 per child per day.  Concessionary places available for those on low income.

Advanced booking is essential as places are limited.  Please ring Becky, Kirsty or Fiona at Barnardo's, Ryde High School on 01983 616607 or email res@barnardos.org.uk for a booking form.


99th Yarmouth Carnival Regatta

The theme this year: Folk Tales & Nursery Rhymes

Make a note in your diary 8th – 15th August

A full week of fun & games for all the family
Organised by the Yarmouth Carnival Committee


The Isle of Wight Cricket Board are running four two day cricket camps at Newclose CCG in the school holidays.
All coaches will be Qualified and have current CRB's. Open to Boys and Girls
 
The course details are
27th & 28th July - 7-10 Yrs Old
3rd & 4th Aug - 11-13 Yrs Old
17th & 18th Aug - 7-10 Yrs Old
24th & 25th Aug - 11-13 Yrs Old
 
All days start at 9.30 and finish at 12.30pm (3 hours a day)
 
Price = £25 per child
Booking forms can be found at www.isleofwightcricketboard.co.uk/story-Kids_Summer_Coaching_Courses-306.php

Camp Beaumont
The Ultimate Summer Holiday Adventure for 7 – 17's

What will your children be doing this summer school holidays? Don't let them be bored at home playing computer games – Camp Beaumont summer camp “The Island”, near Bembridge offers children and teenagers an adventure to remember in the outdoors this July and August.

Days are packed with over 50 amazing activities from Climbing to Zipwire, Abseiling to Archery, exciting excursions and time to relax with new friends!

Safely having fun is the focus at Camp Beaumont, so our camps are inspected by the British Activity Holiday Association (BAHA) and Adventure Activities Licensing  Service (AALS).

For more information on “The Island” Summer Camp or to check out our 5 other UK camps and new European Holidays, click on www.campbeaumont.co.uk or give us a call on 01603 660 333


Rainbow Live!
Stars of the classic children's television programme Rainbow take to the stage in the brand new live theatre show Zippy Superstar DJ.  Featuring all the fun ingredients associated with the classic TV show.  Suitable for all the family.  Sunday 23 August 1.30pm and 4.30pm
Tickets £8

Medina Theatre.  Box Office 01983 527020


Summer Holiday Football Fun!!

M.C.A.F.E

At Newchurch Recreation Field

Boys and Girls Aged 6 -12 years old.


Please note: The school years refer to your school year as at July 2009-06-23
Limited Places! Book Early!

Ask for a brochure: As a Parent Consent / application form is required

Phone – Matt Mair
01983 755537
07870 426206
Email: mcafeiow@aol.com


Treefields Pond Days
Binstead Road – Ryde

Creatures of the Deep!
Family fun pond dipping
Meet the Pond Wardens
Thursday August 27th 2pm


Pond Action day
Annual tidy up
Pond dipping
Meet the Pond Wardens
Thursday October 29th 10.30am

Free 'save-a-flush' bag for your WC!

Please come along and help on the day...

 

Summer Holiday Sports Fun

Ryde Sports Centre

27 July to 20 August

10am to 2pm

Ages 8 to 13

£6 per day, per child

Cricket golf

Football netball

Athletics table tennis

Badminton trampolining

All the coaches are fully qualified sports coaches, CRB checked and first aid trained, thus ensuring high standards and a safe environment.

A great way to stay fit and have fun in a safe environment

For more information please contact the sports unit on 01983 823818 or email sports.unit@iow.gov.uk


 

The Isle of Wight Garlic Festival

Returns this year. Showcasing the best of local produce, music, displays, entertainment, including full range of garlic products.

Location: On the A3056 - at the Fighting Cocks Crossroads, near Newchurch.

Prices: adults £7.50; senior £6.50 children £4
Tickets are bought at the gate on the day.



The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary will be holding their two day extravaganza just outside of Wroxall on the 30th & 31st August

There’ll be live bands on stage between 11am - 6pm on both days, loads of children’s entertainment, a beer tent, food hall and a tented village of stall holders.

The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary has been going since 1987 and cares for donkeys in distress or otherwise in need of care and attention, and provides a safe and permanent home for them.

 


ROCKPOOL RUMMAGE Friday 14th August from 10 am – 12 noon at Bembridge Ledges. Cost: Donations welcome.

Join Wildlife Trust staff to explore the wildlife of the rocky shore at Bembridge. Park at the Lane End car park near the Lifeboat Station. Walk down the steps onto the beach and turn right. Walk along the beach for approx 100 yards and you will find us. Make sure you wear old sandals or pumps that you don’t mind getting wet, sun cream and a hat. You can bring a net and bucket if you have them. Don’t forget to bring drinking water and some money for the car park (and an ice cream afterwards!)

Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. (Maximum of 3 children per adult). Sorry, no dogs. Unsuitable for buggies. Telephone 529199 or 533180 to book your place.

MINIBEAST SAFARI Tuesday 25th August from 2 pm – 4 pm at Arreton Down. Cost: Donations welcome.

An afternoon of family activities to discover the chalk grassland wildlife living on this lovely Wildlife Trust reserve. Park at the chalk pit entrance opposite Burnt House Lane GR 534 873. Don’t forget to bring sun cream, a hat and drinking water. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. (Maximum of 3 children per adult). Sorry, no dogs. Unsuitable for buggies. Telephone 529199 or 533180 to book your place.

The Gurit Isle of Wight Cricket Academy, Steephill Road, Ventnor, IW. PO33 1UF

Manager/ Head Coach : Mervyn Jones Tel: 01983 857763

Email: mervyn-jones@biconnect.com
Web: www.iow-cricketacademy.co.uk

SUMMER CRICKET COURSES.

 

IMPROVE YOUR BATTING, BOWLING AND FIELDING SKILLS.

 

COURSE A –FOR BOYS AND GIRLS 8 TO 11 YEARS OLD - Softball only

Tuesday and Wednesday 18th and 19th August 2009 10am to 1pm

 

COURSE B – FOR BOYS AND GIRLS 11 TO 13 YEARS OLD - Hardball – protective equipment

essential

Thursday and Friday 20th and 21st August 2009 10am to 1pm

ALL EQUIPMENT (other than protective) SUPPLIED, AS WELL AS COACHING FROM ECB QUALIFIED COACHES.

 

COST: £32.00 PER COURSE ( TWO DAYS)

 

To RESERVE PLACES PLEASE COMPLETE THE REPLY FORM BELOW AND SEND WITH A CHEQUE TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE. An email acknowledgement will be issued.

Please make cheques payable to the IW Cricket Academy. Please bring plenty to drink and appropriate refreshments

 

Reply Form

Name
Age
Which Course

Address

Post Code
Email address

Phone
Known ailments

Date of Birth
Emergency Contact Number

 

Extended Schools Carisbrooke Cluster Summer Activities

At Carisbrooke High School

 

Steve Hunts Soccer Camp- Monday 27th July-31st July & 3rd August – 7th August

Soccertots for 4-6 year olds-Fridays 10-12pm £5 per morning

Goalkeeping Fridays 1pm-3pm £5 per afternoon

27th & 28th July 6, 7&8 year olds

29th & 30th July 9 &10 year olds

3rd & 4th August 11 &12 year olds

5th & 6Th August 13 &14 Year olds

£10 per day

Tennis Coaching with Linda Jones: - Monday 24th August- Wednesday 26th August Inclusive

9.30-10.30am 4-8 year Olds

10.30-11.30am 9-13 year olds

£2.50 per session

Basketball Coaching:- Thursday &Fridays

12.30-1.30pm 7-10 years old

1.30-2.30pm 11-13 years olds

£2.50 per session

Trampoline Coaching- Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 28th July – 19th August

9.00-10.30 6-10 year olds

10.30-12pm 11-15 year olds

£3 per session

Hip Hop & Freestyle Dance Training-

10am-12pm £6 per session or £20 the week

10th-13th August for 7-10 year olds

17th -20th August for 11+ Years

Gymnastics:-Fridays 7th, 14th,21st, 28th August

11am-12.30pm 7 years +

£3 per session

Cheerleading :-Fridays 7th, 14th, 21st &28th August

12.30-2pm 7 years +

£3 per session

Rugby coaching:- Monday 10th – Wednesday 12th August

9-10.30am 8-10 year olds

10.30-12pm 11-13 year olds

£3 per session

Badminton coaching& game:- Thursday 27th & Friday 28th August

9am-10.30am 7-10 year olds

10.30-12pm 11-15 year olds

 

 

Powerbase fitness gym:- all through holidays

8 year olds+

Thursday 4pm-5pm

Saturday 12-1.30pm

£1 per session

Teenage special

Teenite – a four date special for 14-16 year olds

Come to Carisbrooke High for activities including

Badminton, Football, Dance/Cheerleading, Wii Sports (Loaned from Gamestation)

CV Fitness room, Spinfit and more subject to demand.

Monday 7pm-8.30pm in the sports hall to sign up for membership

£1 per session

6th July, 20th July, 3rd August & 17th August

 

For any inquiries or bookings of activities above please contact

Carol Ward Carisbrooke Cluster Extended Schools Officer

01983 550025/07928591629

 

 

Dinosaur Isle

Dinosaur Isle is providing a number of GUIDED FOSSIL WALKS during the summer holidays.

Trips currently run at Yaverland, Shanklin and Brook.

These are advertised on our Events webpage www.dinosaurisle.com/events.aspx.

They are suitable for families; however there will be a walk at Ventnor, which due to its steep paths will only be suitable for teenagers and adults.

The costs for the guided walks is Adults £4, children (age 3-15) £2.40, Family group (2+2) £12.50, Concession (student/pensioner) £3.60

Numbers on walks are limited so they must be pre-booked by phoning us on 01983 404344 or visiting the Dinosaur Isle shop at Culver Parade, Sandown, IW PO36 8QA

A copy of a walk leaflet can be downloaded from the Events page of our website.

Copies of leaflets are also available free from Dinosaur Isle.

DRAWING AND PAINTING

 

Our Education Room at Dinosaur Isle will be open for visitors to use for drawing, colouring and painting (as part of their visit).

Our staff are standard CRB checked.

Things to do with your baby or Toddler

Furzehill Children’s Centre will be open throughout the holidays providing the following sessions:

Baby Café Drop-in

Mondays - 20th July

9am – 3pm 27th July

3rd August

10th August

17th August

Toddler Sessions

Tuesdays 28th July

9am – 12noon 4th August - Out and About

11th August - Fire engine visiting

18th August – Out and About

Please contact the centre for more details on 01983 867310

Furzehill Children’s Centre, Albert Rd, Shanklin.

Furzehill Children’s Centre services will return to normal timetable on 7th September 2009

 


Little Kickers Football Activity Classes for boys and girls

Approved football activity classes for kids from 2 years to 5 years - where learning's a ball!

Why do we get a kick out of every class we run? It's fun. Our coaches have fun teaching, the children have fun learning new skills and our parents relax and enjoy a friendly chat. So whether you're nurturing a future star or just want a happier, healthier child - why not sign up and have a ball with us!

Coaching classes run as a block of 6 sessions over a period of 6 weeks (45 minute sessions). We operate a rolling programme - so you can join your Little Kicker at anytime throughout the year.

Classes at:

Ryde Sports Centre on a Saturday - Junior Kickers (2 years to 3.5 years) 10.15am to 11.00am

Mighty Kickers (3.5 years to 5 years) 11.15am to 12noon

Medina Leisure Centre on a Saturday - Junior Kickers (2 years to 3.5 years) 1.15pm to 2.00pm

Limited spaces available - don't let your child be left on the bench!

To find out more about our classes, call 01983 612753 or email tharris@littlekickers.co.uk and/or check out our website www.littlekickers.co.uk

All our coaches are CRB checked (full enhancement), hold a First Aid Qualification are health and safety/child protection aware and our Lead Coaches hold a minimum of an FA level 1 coaching qualification. We also have comprehensive insurance cover in place in order to deliver this type of activity to this age group.

 

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