Welcome to our October half term holiday programme 2008.
This section of our website offers a fantastic range of activities for children aged from 6 months up to 16 years.
Simply use the alphabetical list on the left of your screen to browse through the many activities on offer.
You can now download a quick view planner which show the full programme in an easy to see format (
PDFs - links open in a new window)
Join our FREE holiday e-mail service here ...
We can email you 2 - 3 weeks before each holiday with a link to the full programme, and all the latest information.
To join this service simply give us your name and email address here
Each activity is given a ‘type’ and the definition of these types are:
CASUALS - You can simply turn up and take part. Please note places may be limited
SPECIALS - Have to be booked and paid for in advance, these are activities that are ‘one-offs’ or ‘taster sessions’
COURSES - Have to be booked and paid for in advance. These activities usually last more than one day
Specials and Courses will run subject to numbers and booking conditions may apply, including parental consent forms where applicable.
If you choose an activity that needs to be booked, please visit our Booking Procedures & Conditions page.
You can contact at any of our centres or you can email us via
holiday.activities@ipswich.gov.uk - although no bookings can be taken by email.
Junior Code of Conduct
Ipswich Borough Council Sports Services requests that you respect the following rules when attending their Junior Clubs and activities:-
- Please play within the rules and respect your coach and the decisions they make;
- Please respect each other;
- Please arrive on time, as the warm-up is essential for your safety;
- Please wear suitable clothing, remove jewellery and tie back long hair;
- Please wear correct footwear ensuring the soles are non-marking;
- Please be aware that bullying, swearing and disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated;
- Please advise your coach of any illnesses or injuries you may have
Once again Ipswich Borough Council has linked up with local organisation Out & About to ensure that children and young people with disabilities can also choose from, and take part in any activity, sport or play session this holiday.
Get the full details ...