During Easter and summer holidays, we work with a variety of local sport and leisure organisations to provide a range of activities for children and young people in need of support.
Our leisure centres also offer activities for those aged 12 years and under, including full and half day camps, splash-around sessions, plus swimming and courses.
Discounts are available for leisure pass holders. Read more about leisure passes.
We are regularly adding events to this page so check back for updates.
Activities for Summer 2023
We work with many local activity providers to put together a range of exciting activities for children and young people during the Easter and summer holidays.
Leisure pass holders can get discounts of 50 per cent.
Check with activity providers directly for bookings, queries and to confirm the details published. Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council does not accept responsibility for any errors, omissions or subsequent alterations.
The health and safety of young people attending holiday activities is our highest priority, which is why all of our providers are experienced, insured and have undergone Disclosure and Barring Service checks where appropriate.
Bushcraft Activity Day (for ages 5 to 12)
Join us for an afternoon in the woods, learning bushcraft skills. We'll be making a fire, practicing lighting a fire with a fire steel and toasting marshmallows using sticks that we cut and whittle. There will also be time to test out your den building skills. The session will be led by a qualified, experienced Forest School practitioner.
Venue: Haysden Country Park, Tonbridge
Date: 15 August
Time: 1pm-3.30pm
Cost: £20 per child (leisure pass rate £10)
Children must be accompanied by adult (no charge for accompanying adult)
Please note, course will only run if minimum participant numbers are met.
To book visit Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/mvcp-31154822785
For enquires contact medwayvalley@kent.gov.uk or call 03000 422997.
Kayaking (ages 8 to 18)
Using the on-site lakes provides the perfect environment to get a feel for the fun that is kayaking. You will get to sit in top spec boats learning the basics of kayaking as well as playing games and team challenges, which will guarantee you don’t get bored.
Venue: Leybourne Lakes Country Park, Leybourne
Date: 4, 11, 25 August
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Cost: £42 (leisure pass rate £21)
Please note, parents or guardians must remain at the water sports centre while their child is on the water. Sessions will only run with a minimum of 3 persons.
To book phone the Watersports Centre on 01634 246006.
Carroty Wood Summer Holiday Club (ages 9-14)
Carroty Wood is offering weeklong holiday clubs with various activities throughout the week such as High Ropes, Canoeing, Climbing, Abseiling, Archery, Bushcraft, Bikes, Geocaching Pedal Karts, Raft Building and Low Ropes.
Venue: Rock UK, Carroty Wood, Higham Lane, Tonbridge
- Week 1 – Monday 7 August to Friday 11 August
- Week 2 – Monday 14 August to Friday 18 August
- Week 3 – Monday 21 August to Friday 25 August
Time: 9am - 4.30pm
Cost: Standard rate £150 per week (£75 leisure pass rate)
Sibling rate: £135 per week (£67.50 leisure pass rate)
Sessions must be booked and paid for online in advance via Rock UK’s website.
For more details and to book online visit the Carroty Wood website.
The Pauline Quirke Academy – Fame Jr and A Chorus Line (ages 11-18)
Join us for all things Chorus Line and Fame Jr for an amazing Summer School week.
The week-long course for seniors is for all levels and will culminate in a show at the end of the week for friends and family! Including lots of fun and skills-building workshops in Drama, Singing and Dancing! Have fun and make new friends this summer!
Date: 7 – 11 August
Time: 10am - 4pm
Venue: The Skinners Kent Academy, Kent, TN2 4PY
Cost: £140 (leisure pass holders £70) plus booking fee
The Pauline Quirke Academy - Matilda and Charlie and the chocolate factory (ages 6-11)
Join us for all things Matilda and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for an amazing Summer School week. The week-long course for junior school ages is for all levels and will culminate in a show at the end of the week for friends and family! Including lots of fun and skills-building workshops in Drama, Singing and Dancing, plus arts and crafts for the Under 8s!
Have fun and make new friends this summer!
Date: 7 – 11 August
Time: 10am- 4pm
Venue: The Skinners Kent Academy, Kent, TN2 4PY
£140 (leisure pass holders £70) *plus booking fee
The Pauline Quirke Academy – Matilda and Charlie and the chocolate factory (ages 4-6)
A fun-filled week of all things Matilda and Charlie, culminating in a show for family and friends on the Friday the 11th at 3.30pm.
If your little ones love, singing, dancing, arts and crafts, acting and roleplay they will love Poppets Summer School where they will grow in confidence and meet new friends or why not invite all your friends too!
Date: 7 – 11 August
Time: 10am- 12.30pm
Venue: The Skinners Kent Academy, Kent, TN2 4PY
£70 (leisure pass holders £35) *plus booking fee
To book visit https://www.tickettailor.com/events/pqarochestertunbridgewellsmaidstone
Leisure pass holders email verity@pqacademy.com child’s name and Leisure Pass number
*Please note if you are aged 11 years old or 6 years old, making you the right age for different PQA Summer Schools, you are welcome to choose which course and age group that you prefer.
Sports Connect Holiday Activity Camp (ages 4 to 16)
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme in Kent focusses on children’s physical health and wellbeing by providing healthy food and exciting activities for children and young people during the school holidays. We provide lots of activities including Football, Cricket, Rounders, Hockey & Dodgeball and more, Sports Games, Healthy Living activities, FREE HOT LUNCH, Arts and crafts and Health and wellbeing guidance.
Venue: K Sports, Cobdown, Ditton, Aylesford
Dates
- 24, 25, 27 and 28 July 2023
- 31 July, 1, 3 and 4 August 2023
- 7 , 8, 10 and 11 August 2023
- 14, 15, 17 and 18 August 2023
Time: 10am-2pm
Cost: £15 per day (leisure pass rate £7.50) FREE to children who receive free school meals
For any queries, please email eleanor.fletcher@sportsconnect.uk or phone 07925 603276
Premier Holiday Camps (ages 5 to 11)
Multi-Activity Days – 9am – 3.30pm
Delivered by our childcare professionals, our Multi-Activity days give children the chance to participate in a range of activities while meeting new friends. These camps feature a huge selection of games and activities.
£25.00 per day – (Leisure pass rate £12.50)
Summer Sports Days – 9am – 3.30pm
Our Summer Sports days are delivered by qualified PE specialists and give children the chance to participate in a range of different sports all day.
£25 per day- (leisure pass rate £12.50)
Extended day – (both Multi-Activity and Summer Sports) - 8am- 5.30pm
Due to increased demand, we have now extended our day for parents/carers who need additional supervision hours. During these extended day sessions, children will have the choice to engage in sports, crafts, board games, movies and other engaging activities.
£32.50 per day – (leisure pass rate £16.25)
- Venue 1: Leybourne CofE Primary, Leybourne
- Dates: 24 - 28 July / 31 July – 4 Aug
- Venue 2: West Malling CofE Primary, West Malling
- Dates: 7 – 11 Aug / 14 – 18 Aug / 21 – 25 Aug
*If you are a leisure pass holder you must verify your leisure pass and receive your promo code simply email idraycott@premier-education.com with the following details:-
- Your name
- Child’s name
- Child’s leisure pass number
To book visit www.premier-education.com/holiday-camps/
Both venues are also Ofsted registered, accepting Childcare Vouchers and Tax Free Childcare.
Fishing – Hadlow College (ages 10 – 16)
An introduction to coarse angling with instruction from Hadlow College's
Angling Trust licensed coaches. All equipment is provided and a certificate of attendance is given to all pupils.
Venue: Hadlow College, Grove Farm fisheries, Hadlow
Date: Thursday 10 August & Thursday 17 August
Time: 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm
Cost: £30 (LP £15)
Please note that courses are weather dependant and may be cancelled. Courses will only run if minimum participant numbers are met.
To book email brianbailey@northkent.ac.uk or call 07584 102132
Martial arts (ages 6 to 13)
This is a fabulous chance for you to come along and learn from professional instructors at Karate Leadership UK and see for yourself just how awesome and fun martial arts are. The session will teach you karate techniques, will boost your confidence with self-defence exercises and give you anti bullying ‘be safe, stay safe’ life skills that you can use everyday. You will also meet new friends and have fun. You never know you might just be a future black belt in the making!
Venue: Offham Village Hall, Offham, West Malling
Date: Friday 25 August
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Cost: £20 (leisure pass rate £10)
To book phone/Text 07909 847707
Magic Show
James the magician is back for another fun filled party, games, disco and lots of surprises. Lunch included.
Venue: The East Malling Centre, Chapman Way, East Malling
Date: 11 August
Time: 10.30am - 1pm
Cost: £5 per child (leisure pass rate £2.50)
Note: Parents are required to stay for this event.
For more information and to book email Anna at events.emcentre@gmail.com
Superhero Party
Come and join us for superhero games, singing, dancing and crafting with Supergirl from Snow Princess Parties. Lunch included.
Venue: The East Malling Centre, Chapman Way, East Malling
Date: 24 July
Time: 10.30am - 1pm
Cost: £5 per child (Leisure Pass rate £2.50)
Note: Parents are required to stay for this event.
For more information and to book email Anna at events.emcentre@gmail.com
Day Camps & Half Day Camps (8-12 years)
Larkfield Leisure Centre will be running Day Camps and Half Day Camps from Monday 31 July to Friday 25 August.
The programme is based around a changing weekly theme and is organised and planned by qualified coaches. Day Camps run from 8.30am to 5pm and Half Days from 8.30am to 1pm and 1pm to 5pm. Late pick up is available for working parents.
Come for half a day, all day, or sign up for the full week and receive a £15 discount. Take a look at the options and then get in touch.
Activities this year include Science Experiments, Dance Challenge, Cheerleading, Diving Skills, Underwater Explorers, Basketball, Musical Theatre with Prima, a Tech Zone Gaming Experience, plus visits to Leybourne Lakes for Ranger-led Orienteering and Pond Dipping.
Venue: Larkfield Leisure Centre
Date: Monday 31 July to Friday 25 August
Time: 8.30am to 5pm
Cost: Day Camp: Leisure Pass rate £25 (£15 discount for Day Camp 5 day booking)
Half Day Camp: Leisure Pass rate £12.50
Late Pick up £4
Call Larkfield Leisure Centre on 01622 719345 to book and pay. Or sign up at reception.
Drumkidz Workshop
Come and enjoy a drumming workshop followed by craft and games.
Venue: The East Malling Centre, Chapman Way, East Malling
Date: 14 August
Time: 10.30am - 1pm
Cost: £5 per child (Leisure Pass rate £2.50)
Note: Parents are required to stay for this event.
For more information and to book email Anna at events.emcentre@gmail.com
Family Swimming
Leisure Pass rates are also always available on swimming for Families. Leisure Pass members get a Priority Card so they can take advantage of all discounted rates across all activities. If Leisure Pass rates are not listed they take advantage of Priority Card rates at all TM Active leisure centres including Poult Wood. https://www.tmactive.co.uk/