Disabled children's activity programme - Summer 2025

Children with disabilities who live in Leicester city can take part in free activities over the Easter holiday.  

Please note siblings are welcome to attend, and parents/carers are required to accompany and support their children during the session.  

A food hamper or voucher will be provided to those families attending where their child is receiving benefits related free school meals.

Dates, times and location

• Thurnby Lodge children, young people and family centre
  • Tuesday 22 July and Tuesday 5 August 2025
  • 1.30pm to 4pm
    
    
• New Parks children, young people and family centre
  • Tuesday 29 July and Tuesday 12 August 2025
  • 1.30pm to 4pm

Booking not required, however, those attending will be asked to complete a registration form on arrival. 

Activities available

The free sessions will include:

• Art and craft
• Soft ball cricket
• Forest School
• Sensory space
• Sporting activities
• Wheels for All
• Calm Connections*

*Calm Connections teach children techniques focusing on friendships within the family, managing anxiety, low mood, and emotional regulation.  You can refer your child for the Calm Children and Young People’s Programme for 1-to-1 school-based support by completing a referral form on the day.

Partnership working

This programme is kindly funded in partnership with the Parent Carer Forum and the National Lottery Community Fund.