Free Holiday Activities and Food Programme

Childs hands building duplo

13 December 2022

The holiday activities and food (HAF) programme runs during the school holidays to offer free, fun activities and food to children and young people aged 5 to 16 years. All children who are eligible for benefit-related free school meals can take part.

Bookings for the Christmas holiday activities and food (HAF) programme are now open.

Activities on offer include swimming, farm visits, gym sessions, panto visits, and much more! There are even some activities for adults too.

To take part in the HAF programme, your child must be:

  • getting benefit-related free school meals
  • aged 4 to 16 years (Reception to Year 11) and be in full-time education

You can book your child's place online now.

If you have any questions, call 01642 728888 or email holidayfoodandactivities@middlesbrough.gov.uk.

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