What is HAF?
HAF stands for Holiday Activities and Food Programme and is funded by the Department for Education. It provides free healthy meals and fun, enriching activities during the spring (Easter), summer and winter (Christmas) school holidays for children aged 4 to 16 who are eligible for benefit-related free school meals.
What's on at Summer HAF?
Who is eligible for HAF?
Your child will be eligible for HAF activities if they meet the below criteria:
- your child is eligible for benefit-related free school meals
- your child is age 4 to 16
- they go to school or live in South Ribble.
If your child meets the above criteria, you may have received an email from Holiday Activities about an e-voucher code. If your child is eligible but you have not received an email, please check your junk folder first and ask your child's school.
If your child does not receive free school meals, they may still be eligible for HAF under the secondary criteria:
- your child is being supported on an early help plan
- your child is being supported on a child and family plan
- your child is a young carer
- your child is looked after or subject to a special guardianship order
- your family is in crisis - for example, experiencing a sudden bereavement, illness, financial problems, or is the child of a refugee family.
If you believe your child meets this secondary criteria, please complete Lancashire County Council's HAF Enquiry Form where a HAF Facilitator will process your request.
How to ensure you receive a HAF voucher for future holiday periods
If your child receives benefit-related Free School Meals, they should be issued a HAF voucher by their school. If your child does not receive their vouchers please contact the school before the end of term.
For enquiries after the schools close, please email HAF@southribble.gov.uk.
How to book HAF activities
Summer HAF bookings are now open. If you are eligible, you will have received an email directly from hello@holidayactivities. Please follow the link in your email, or through the link below, to book your child onto the activities.
If you have an e-voucher, book here
Summer 2026 Activities
| Provider | Venue | Dates | Time | Age Range | Activity Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Ribble Active Health | Cuerden Church School, Station Road, Bamber Bridge, PR5 6ED |
Mon 20 to Thurs 23 July Mon 27 to Thurs 30 July Mon 3 to Thurs 6 August Mon 10 to Thurs 13 August Mon 17 to Thurs 20 August |
9am to 4.30pm | 5 to 11 years old | Multi Sports, Arts and Crafts, Games |
| South Ribble Leisure | South Ribble Tennis Centre, Cuerden Way, Bamber Bridge, PR5 6BJ |
Weds 22 to Thurs 23 July Tues 28 to Thurs 30 July Tues 4 to Thurs 6 August Tues 11 to Thurs 13 August |
10am to 2pm | 8 to 14 years old | Gymnastics |
| South Ribble Leisure | South Ribble Tennis Centre, Cuerden Way, Bamber Bridge, PR5 6BJ |
24, 27 and 31 July 3, 7, 10, 14 and 17 August |
10am to 2pm | 8 to 12 years old | Tennis |
| South Ribble Leisure | Bamber Bridge Leisure Centre, Brindle Road, PR5 6YJ | 20 July to 28 August | Various | Various | Multi Sports, Arts and Crafts, Swimming and Football |
| Carr Manor Nursery | Carr Manor Nursery, St Patricks Place, Walton Le Dale, PR5 4NN |
Mon 20 to Fri 24 July Mon 27 to Fri 31 July Mon 3 to Fri 7 August Mon 10 to Fri 14 August Mon 17 to Fri 21 August Please note this camp does not run on Wednesdays |
9am to 1pm | 5 to 11 years old | Arts and Crafts, Outdoor Play, Movement Games |
| LCC Child and Family Wellbeing Service | Walton Le Dale Youth and Community Centre, Brindle Road, Bamber Bridge, PR5 6YJ |
Weds 29 July - Creepy Crawlies Weds 12 August - Adrian Catch Circus Skills Thurs 27 August - Mrs Peach Witches and Wizards Party |
10am to 2pm 10am to 2pm 10.30am to 2.30 pm |
4 to 11 years old | Arts and Crafts, Outdoor Play, Movement Games |
| First Kick CIC | Walton Le Dale High School, Brindle Road, Walton Le Dale, PR5 6RN | Mon 24 to Thurs 27 August | 10am to 2pm | 5 to 11 years old | Multi Sports, Holistic Activities, Movement Games, Outdoor Play |
| FUNDA | Walton Le Dale Primary School, Severn Drive, Walton Le dale, PR5 4TD |
Tues 4 to Fri 7 August Tues 11 to Fri 14 August Tues 18 to Fri 21 August |
9am to 3pm | 4 to 12 years old | Multi Sports, Arts and Crafts, Movement Games, Outdoor Play |
| Prime Sports | Our Lady and St Gerard's RC Primary School, Lourdes Ave, Lostock Hall, PR5 5TB |
Mon 27 to Thurs 30 July Mon 3 to Thurs 6 August Mon 10 to Thurs 13 August Mon 17 to Thurs 20 August |
8.30am to 3pm | 4 to 13 years old | Multi Sports, Arts and Crafts, Movement Games, Outdoor Play |
| Prime sports | Coupe Green Primary School, Coupe Green, PR5 0JR |
Mon 27 to Thurs 30 July Mon 3 to Thurs 6 August |
8.30am to 3pm | 4 to 13 years old | Multi Sports, Arts and Craft, Movement Games, Outdoor Play |
| Provider | Venue | Dates | Time | Age Range | Activity Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Ribble Active Health | Kingsfold Primary School, Martinfield Road, Penwortham, PR1 9HJ |
Mon 27 to Thurs 30 July Mon 3 to Thurs 6 August Mon 10 to Thurs 13 August Mon 17 to Thurs 20 August Mon 24 to Thurs 27 August |
9am to 4.30pm | 5 to 12 years old | Multi Sports, Arts and Crafts, Movement Games |
| South Ribble Leisure | Penwortham Leisure Centre, Crow Hills Road, Penwortham, PR1 0JE | Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the school holidays | Various | Various | Family Swims and Fun Swims |
| Absolute Futbol | Broad Oak Primary School, Pope Lane, Penwortham, PR1 9DE | Mon 20 to Thurs 23 July | 9am to 1pm | 5 to 12 years old | Multi Sports, Arts and Crafts, Movement Games |
| Play and Learn Scheme | Middleforth CofE Primary School, Hill Road South, Penwortham, PR1 9YE |
Mon 20 to Thurs 23 July Mon 27 to Thurs 30 July Mon 3 to Thurs 6 August Mon 10 to Thurs 13 August |
9am to 1pm | 4 to 11 years old | Multi Sports, Arts and Crafts, Movement Games, Outdoor Play |
| PNE Community Education Trust | All Hallows Catholic High School, Crabtree Avenue, Penwortham, PR1 0LN |
Mon 3 to Fri 7 August Mon 10 to Fri 14 August Mon 17 to Fri 21 August Mon 24 to Fri 28 August |
9.30am to 3.30pm | 5 to 11 years old | Soccer School, Multi Sports, Movement Games |
| Provider | Venue | Dates | Times | Age Range | Activity Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Ribble Active Health | Northbrook Primary School, Bannister Drive, Leyland, PR25 2GB |
Mon 27 to Thurs 30 July Mon 10 to Thurs 13 August Mon 17 to Thurs 20 August |
10am to 2pm | 5 to 11 years old | Multi Sports, Arts and Crafts, Movement Games |
| First Kick | St Mary's RC Primary School, Haig Avenue, Leyland, PR25 2QA |
Mon 20 to Thurs 23 July Mon 3 to Thurs6 August Mon 24 to Thurs 27 August |
10am to 2pm | 5 to 11 years old | Multi Sports, Holistic Activities, Movement Games, Outdoor Play |
| First Kick | Seven Stars Primary School, Peacock Hall Road, Leyland, PR25 1TD |
Tues 21 to Fri 24 July Mon 27 to Thurs 30 July Mon 3 to Thurs 6 August Mon 24 to Thurs 27 August
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10am to 2pm | 5 to 11 years old | Multi Sports, Holistic Activities, Movement Games, Outdoor Play |
| FUNDA | Runshaw College, Langdale Road, Leyland, PR25 3DQ |
Tues 28 to Fri 31 July Tues 4 to Fri 7 August Tues 11 to Fri 14 August Tues 18 to Fri 21 August |
9am to 3pm | 4 to 12 years old | Multi Sports, Arts and Crafts, Movement Games, Outdoor Play |
| Key Unlocking Futures | The Base on Broadfield, Bannister Drive, Leyland, PR25 2GD |
Tues 28 and Fri 31 July Tues 4 and Fri 7 August Tues 11 and Fri 14 August Tues 18 and Fri 21 August Tues 25 and Fri 28 August |
10am to 2pm | 4 to 11 years old | Multi Sports, Arts and Crafts, Movement Games, Outdoor Play |
Information for providers
We are looking for enthusiastic local organisations, who are passionate about supporting children and young people - to help deliver inclusive, active and engaging holiday sessions.
We would love to work with sports clubs, youth organisations or arts, culture and wellbeing providers who can deliver:
- Inclusive activities
- Safe, fun experiences
- Physical activity
- A healthy meal
If you are interested in becoming a future HAF holiday club provider, please complete a HAF Holiday Club Provider Application.
HAF Holiday Club Provider Application
Information about HAF across Lancashire
What else is on during school holidays in South Ribble?
During school holidays, South Ribble Borough Council is proud to offer low-cost holiday camps for children across the borough - Active Camps are available in all school holidays including half terms!
View more information on school holiday activities.
