ARCHERY

Action Park, multiple activity centre, based on the A127 near Wickford, J29/M25. Ages 6+. Catering for families, corporate functions, schools, groups, hen and stag and kids parties.
Call 0844 683 067
www.actionpark.co.uk
email info@actionpark.co.uk

ART & CRAFT

Art Creators (8-10yrs) & Art Makers (5-7yrs) Children’s art sessions inspired by current exhibition. Art Creators 4-5.15pm. Art Makers 4-5pm. Tuesdays 11th June-9th July. £25 for 5 wks or £45 for 10 wks. Booking essential. firstsite, Colchester.
www.firstsite.uk.net 01206 577067

Free Family Saturdays Artist-designed games to encourage families to play and learn together. 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm. Saturdays. Free, just drop in. firstsite, Colchester. 01206 577067

Signals Media Arts Centre
Creative workshops for children aged 7+ in filmmaking, animation, photography and comic books 01206 560255
www.signals.org.uk

ASSAULT COURSE

Army Assault Course 01268 725221
www.offroadactionpark.co.uk

BADMINTON

Badminton courts are available at Leisure World Tiptree 01621 817499 and Leisure World Highwoods
01206 841463 and Leisure World Colchester 01206 282000

Bramston Sports Centre
01376 519200

BASKETBALL

Basketball Course for 7-12 year olds. Learn key elements and skills. Wednesdays at Leisure World Highwoods 01206 841463

BEAVERS, CUBS AND SCOUTS

1st Colchester (Town Centre)
Ruth Abell 01206 540991

For your local group call
Derek Tatum on 01206 865209

BOWLING

Namco Funscape 01376 569069

BOYS BRIGADE

2nd Witham 01376 520400

CANOEING

River Stour Boating 01787 375377

CHESS

Family Chess Club Families are invited to drop in for a few games. Learn how to start a game, tactical tips and strategic skills. Age: 6+ (with a parent/carer). Saturdays 22 June, 6 and 20 July, 3, 17 and 31 August. 10.15am-12.15pm. Museum of Childhood 020 8983 5200

CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

Whiz Kids After-school activity session for all ages. Tuesdays 4.15pm–5.45pm. Leisure World Colchester
01206 282000

Whiz Kids Clacton Leisure Centre 01255 474300

Whiz Kids Harwich Sports Centre 01255 504380

Windmill Support Group
07704 332053

CLIMBING

Climbing 8-16 year olds. Climbing instructors will teach you correct climbing techniques, set challenges and show you how to use the equipment safely. Leisure World Tiptree
01621 817499

Essex Outdoors 01279 620270
www.essexoutdoors.org

COOKERY

The D’Arcy Cake Company
07816 680544

Wooden Spoons Cookery School 07772 242793

CYCLING

Cycle Training East 01376 346848

DANCE

Academy Arts 01245 422595
www.academyarts.co.uk

ADP Theatre School 01206 826661/ 07821 453029

Babyballet Song and Dance Academy The award-winning movement to music, dance and singing programme for boys and girls from 6 months upwards. Call 01255 821325

Best Foot Forward 07973 754528

Braintree Theatretrain Saturday mornings, 10am-1pm at Tabor High School. If interested, please call
01787 473150 or email
braintree@theatretrain.co.uk

Capella School of Dance
01206 501152

Carol Gale School of Dance
01206 562830

Colchester School of Dance
01787 222173

Dance New Saturday dance class exploring rhythm and creativity with Adrenaline Dance. 8, 15 & 29 June; 6, 13 & 20 July. Age: 4-6 (with a parent/carer). 11.15am-12.00pm. £3. Museum of Childhood 020 8983 5200

DanceEast Academy 01473 295230

Dance Parties Love dancing? ‘This is the party for you!’ perfect for 6-11 year olds. They also run ‘fun dance workshops’ in the school holidays. Call Julie 07748 678214 or email danceparty@btinternet.com pdmworkshop@btinternet.com

Dance Steps Academy
07738 001080

Debbie Millar School of Dance 01206 230806

Elite Dance Works
01206 564001

Kirstie’s School of Dance
07872 915775

McGahan Lees Irish Dance Academy 01245 451081

Romp and Roll Fun, playful dance session for toddlers and their carers on Saturdays with Adrenaline Dance. 8,15 & 29 June; 6, 13 & 20 July. Age: 2-4. 10:15am-11am. £3. Museum of Childhood 020 8983 5200

Scottish Highland Dance
07732 580309

Showcase Dance Academy
01206 251441

Stagecoach (Colchester) Performing arts classes for 4-18 year olds, Saturdays at the Sixth Form College. Call Caroline Maxwell 0845 603 0880

Stagecoach (Sudbury) Performing arts classes for 4-18 year olds, Saturday mornings at the Ormiston Sudbury Academy Art Centre Call Katie 01473 601078

STARZ
07736 238999

The Company Performing Arts. Ballet, tap, modern, jazz & street classes for girls and boys of all ages and abilities. Classes in Colchester and Clacton. Examination and performance opportunities. 01206 241845

Taztastic Performing Arts Fun, enthusiastic singing classes for ages 4-18, various classes available. Saturdays 9am-4pm Tiptree
tara@taztasticperformingarts
www.taztasticperformingarts.co.uk 07835 125986

Theatre Fun! Fun and affordable non-syllabus Ballet and Funky Dance clubs for children from 4-18 years. For details visit www.theatrefun.co.uk,
call 07715324267 or email
theatrefun@hotmail.co.uk

Theatretrain the company that loves to perform. Performing arts training for 6-18 year olds. Classes on Saturdays in Colchester & Braintree 01787 473150 and Sudbury 01787 280768

Theatricool Performing Arts School whre you can perfom theatre dance, street dance and musical theatre-related dancing suitable for the stage. 07736 713909

Valentine School of Dance
www.valentineschoolofdance.com
01206 514419

Ballet

Babyballet Song and Dance Academy The award-winning movement to music, dance and singing programme for boys and girls from 6 months upwards. Call 01255 821325

Ballet, tap and modern tots to teens ISTD grades, shows and festivals. Plus adult classes for fun and fitness. The Celtic Rose Centre, Guildford Road, Colchester. Valentine School of Dance 01206 514419
www.valentineschoolofdance.com

Colne Bank School of Dancing 01206 823178

The Company Performing Arts. Ballet and dance classes for girls and boys from aged 2 upwards. Classes in Colchester and Clacton. ISTD & RAD examinations and shows.
01206 241845

Disco/Freestyle/Street

Mini Street Dance A funky, fun and energetic class with crazy dance moves for children aged 3-7 years. Wednesdays 4-4.45pm. Leisure World Colchester 01206 282000

Street Dance Age 8+ If you are looking for the urban experience then look no further! Wednesdays 5-6pm. Leisure World Colchester
01206 282000

Irish Dance

McGahan Lees Irish Dance Academy 01245 451081

Preschool Dance

Babyballet Song and Dance Academy The award-winning movement to music, dance and singing programme for boys and girls from 6 months upwards. Call 01255 821325

Dinky Boppers Introduce your child to music & movement in a fun, safe environment. Mondays 10am-11am.
SD Martial Arts 01206 860008

Play and Sway Mercury Theatre, Colchester. 01206 245503

Tots ‘Ballet-ted’ Dance classes from age 2½. Free membership card and stickers. Valentine School of Dance 01206 514419
www.valentineschoolofdance.com

DRAMA/PERFORMING ARTS

3 – 5 Drama Club Mercury Theatre, Colchester. 01206 245503

After School Drama Clubs
Mercury Theatre. 01206 245503

Braintree Theatretrain Saturday mornings, 10am-1pm at Tabor High School. If interested, please call
01787 473150 or email
braintree@theatretrain.co.uk

D&B Management 020 8698 8880

KATS Ages 11-18, established performing theatre group. Saturday mornings, Headgate Theatre Colchester. Sarah Young 01206 851796 or
07939 401640

KATS Monday evenings, 5-11yrs 4.30pm-6pm Myland Parish Halls, Mile End, Colchester. Saturday mornings, 6-12yrs. 9.30am-11am Headgate Theatre, Colchester. Sarah Young
01206 851796 or 07939 401640

Kids Acting and Theatre Skills Drama classes designed to build self-confidence and encourage interactive skills. Sarah Young 01206 851796 or 07939 401640

Millar Howar Theatre Arts
01206 230806

Stagecoach (Braintree)
0845 459 3805

Stagecoach (Colchester) Performing arts classes for 4-18 year olds, on Saturdays at the Sixth Form College. Call Caroline Maxwell 0845 603 0880

Stagecoach (Sudbury) Performing arts classes for 4-18 year olds, Saturday mornings at the Ormiston Sudbury Academy Art Centre Call Katie 01473 601078

Star Struck Theatre School –
(Braintree). Dance, Drama & Singing for 4 – 16 years. Thursday evenings, Bocking Arts Theatre. First session free.www.starstruck-theatreschool.co.uk
01621 778745

Taztastic Performing Arts Fun, enthusiastic singing classes for ages 4-18 various classes available. Saturdays 9am - 4pm Tiptree
tara@taztasticperformingarts
www.taztasticperformingarts.co.uk 07835 125986

The Company Performing Arts.Drama, singing and dance classes on Saturdays in Clacton. NO termly commitment, just professional training and numerous performance opportunities. 01255 427376
www.thecompanyperformingarts.com

Theatre Fun Musical theatre and performance opportunities in Colchester from 4-18 years. If they like to sing and dance they’ll love Theatre Fun! Call
07715324267 www.theatrefun.co.uk or email theatrefun@hotmail.co.uk

Theatretrain The company that loves to perform. Performing arts training for 6-18 year olds. Classes on Saturdays in Colchester & Braintree 01787 473150 and Sudbury 01787 280768

Theatricool Performing Arts School Drama games and acting techniques play a strong part in Theatricool teaching methods, with lots of fun too, of course! 07736 713909

FENCING

Juniors on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Leisure World Highwoods
01206 841463

Leisure World Tiptree Wednesdays 01621 817499

Saturday Junior Fencing Club
www.cadsjuniorfencingclub.sports

FITNESS

Runaround Kids 07910212480
www.runaroundkids.co.uk

Teen Fitness for 13-15 year olds wishing to use the Activa Fitness Centre, Leisure World Colchester
01206 282000

FOOTBALL

Courses Braintree Leisure Centre 01376 552585

Courses Halstead Leisure Centre 01787 472480

Football Courses for 4-6 yrs and 7-10 yrs. Sundays and Mondays at Leisure World Highwoods 01206 841463

Football Skills Ages 4-9. Whether you’re a beginner or want to improve your skills, there’s a course for you. Leisure World Colchester
01206 282000

SCS Football
scssportsteam@gmail.com

GIRLS BRIGADE

1st Braintree 01376 342635

1st Great Leighs 01245 440189

2nd Witham 01376 513379

GYMNASTICS

Colchester School of Gymnastics Baby gym: Up to 2 yrs, Mon-Fri, 9.30am-10.20am. Junior gym: 4-5 years, Mon-Fri, various times. Tiny Tumblers: 18 months-5 years. Mon-Fri 10.30am-11.30am 01206 844188
www.colchestergymnastics.com

Iceni Gymnastics Club Saturdays at Stanway School, Colchester. Pre-school 10am-10.45am, recreational 10.30am-12noon. No age limit 01206 763997 or 07773 891563

HIGH ROPES

High Ropes Adventure Course
0844 6830675
www.offroadactionpark.co.uk

HEURISTIC PLAY

Baby Eureka 01206 870150

Little Treasure Classes Treasure Baskets Wed 9am. Heuristic Play classes 10am. Early Montessori classes 11am. At Christ Church Coggeshall. Absolute Angels 01376 562000

Little Treasures Classes for babies on Thursdays. 9.30am, 6-12mths (treasure basket class). 10.30am, 12-18mths (heuristic play class). 11.30am, 18-24mths (early Montessori class). First session free. Wivenhoe Montessori 01206 827126

MAJORETTES/DRUM CORPS

Marxmen Youth Band
01376 320562

MARTIAL ARTS

Colchester Wado Ryu Karate Club 01206 863256

Dynamic Karate SEFKA Pay as you train karate in Colchester. Monday and Wednesday evenings for children and adults. Call 01787 378566 or visit
www.karatecolchester.co.uk

Leisure World Highwoods Has various martial arts classes throughout the week and weekends 01206 841463

Leisure World Tiptree Has various martial arts classes throughout the week and weekends 01621 817499

Links Karate Kai 01255 830136

Martial Arts Kid Kick Karate 6-8 yrs, Kickboxing 9 yrs+, Korean Karate 8 yrs+, Little Dragons 3-5 yrs. Junior Grappling 6 yrs+, Boxing 9 yrs+. At SD Martial Arts, Eastgates, Colchester
01206 860008 www.sdsma.co.uk

Martial Arts Chelmsford Sport & Athletics Centre 01245 605666

Roding Karate Club 01255 815751

Sudbury Karate Club 01787 312427

The Martial Arts Centre
01376 529122

Yang Martial Arts 01206 579958

MULTI-ACTIVITY

Essex Outdoors Centres for
Outdoor Learning
www.essexoutdoors.org

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT

Babyballet Song and Dance Academy The award-winning movement to music, dance and singing programme for boys and girls from 6 months upwards. Call 01255 821325

Eureka 01206 870150

Jo Jingles Fun & interactive music classes in Braintree, Kelvedon, Earls Colne, Maldon and Chelmsford. Call Stella on 01376 331574

Jo Jingles The country’s leading preschool music & movement classes with an educational slant. Weekly fun themes with instruments, actions, songs & rhythm games. Age sensitive classes. Call 01206 250192

Melody & Milligan Bear
01206 230806

Little Treasures Music Sessions Based around Kodály principles. Fun songs and musical games to foster a love of music at the same time as having a great time. Thursday mornings, Christ Church, Coggeshall.
01376 562000

Musikate Musicianship Academy
Kindermusik pre-school music classes. 0-5yrs, fun, active, explorative session teaching core music skills. Taught by qualified music teachers.
07905 675090 www.musikate.co.uk

Theatre Fun Lively Saturday and weekday workshops in Colchester for ages 4-18. If they like to sing & dance they’ll love Theatre Fun! Visit
www.theatrefun.co.uk call 07715324267 email: theatrefun@hotmail.co.uk

West Bergholt Concert
(Training) Band www.wbcb.org

NETBALL

KATS Netball Club Netball for Primary School girls every Saturday at Highwoods, senior girls every Wednesday at 6:30pm. Call Kim on 07788 887923

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Essex Outdoors
www.essexoutdoors.org

Laser Mayhem Play Real Call of Duty missions based around the computer game. Hide behind real Russian battle tanks, planes & helicopters using Laser Tag equipment. 01708 688517
www.laser-mayhem.co.uk

PLAY

Little Grasshoppers 18 mths-4yrs Fridays 10-11am. Little Monkeys crawling-4 yrs. Thursdays 10am-11.15am at SD Martial Arts, Eastgates, Colchester 01206 860008
www.sdsma.co.uk

Little Kingfishers Children up to 10 years will have great fun exploring the 4-tiered play frame 01787 375656 www.ssleisure.co.uk

Space Kingdom for fun that’s out of this world! Amazing climbing fun, football pitch, go-karts, parties and Moon Rock Cafe. Aged 0-12.
www.spacekingdom.co.uk
email: fun@spacekingdom.co.uk or
0845 521 2809

RAINBOWS/BROWNIES/GUIDES

1st Jaywick Rainbows, Brownies and Guides Helen 01255 430919

County Enquiries (Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Elmstead, Halstead, Maldon, Tendring, Witham) 07757 636446 or email:
enquiries@girlguidingessexne.org.uk

ROLLERSKATING RINK

Rollerworld and Quasar Party at the UK’s finest rollerskating rink and play Quasar in East Anglia’s top arena. It’s always FUN for everyone! Eastgates, Colchester, CO1 2TJ
www.rollerworld.co.uk, 01206 868868

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

Big Kidz Club outdoor-based activity club for spring, summer and autumn school holidays. Held at Nanny Jo’s Day Nursery in Thorpe le Soken.
01255 860 080
email: info@nannyjosnursery.co.uk or visit www.nannyjosnursery.co.uk

Base Camp Every school holiday. All-day, fully-supervised activity session for children in school years 7-11. Lunch incl. 8am-5.30pm from £25.50. Leisure World Colchester 01206 282000

Brandeston Hall, Suffolk. Residential and day activity camps. Age 6 - 12. Available in July and August. From only £30 per day! http://adventurecamps.kgadventure.com/camps/brandeston-hall

Chocolate Studios Chocolate pizza drop-in events from £8, Tues to Sat from 10am-12pm. Gift vouchers available. 07530 929533
www.chocolatestudios.co.uk

Crafty Mums Crafty Mums in Colchester, has craft workshops running through the hoildays for children of various ages and abilities. See the timetable at www.butterfly-art.co.uk

Dance Parties Love dancing? ‘This is the party for you!’ perfect for 6-11year olds. They also run ‘fun dance workshops’ in the school holidays. For details call Julie on 07748 678214 or email: danceparty@btinternet.com or pdmworkshop@btinternet.com

Dance and Drama Workshop
29th July–2nd Aug for ages 7-9 and 10+. An exciting week of dance, singing and drama offering variety in performance and the opportunity to learn about the arts in a fun environment. 01371 822634, courses@felsted.org. www.felsted.org/courses

Family Fun Fridays Come along for free, fun-filled activities every Friday in August to enjoy art, games and (hopefully) sunshine. Different theme each week. All ages. 12-4pm. Museum of Childhood 020 8983 5200

Finborough Hall, Suffolk Residential and day activity camps. Age 6 - 12. Available in July and August. From only £30 per day! http://adventurecamps.kgadventure.com/camps/finborough-hall

Fledglings and Falcons A fun multi-activity camp, split into Fledgings, for ages 4-8, and Falcons, for ages 9-13. Based in a stunning new building at Felsted Preparatory School
01371 822634, courses@felsted.org. www.felsted.org/courses,

Football Camp 27th–30th August. Ages 6-8 and 9+ (3 and 2 day camps) for keen, young footballers, introducing basic skills and reinforcing these through a variety of fun games. Run by qualified football coach and ex professional, Scott Forbes
01371 822634, courses@felsted.org. www.felsted.org/courses,

Fun For Kids Home From Home School holiday care offers many fun activities and outings for children aged up to twelve. Based in Weeley. To find out more, call Jane on 01255 830007 or 07791 171704

Gymnastics Bring your children to the gym where they can try out new, fun skills. No experience required. Tues & Thurs, ages 5-12 years. £20 booking essential. Call 01992 523304, visit www.eppingforestgymclub.com or email buba@eppingforestgymclub.com

Hockey Camp 19th–23rd August. Ages 6-8 and 9+ A fun and effective course introducing a variety of basic skills by an experienced hockey coach. 01371 822634 courses@felsted.org
www.felsted.org/courses,

Holmwood House Nursery Holiday Club Monday 8 July - 16 August 2013.For children aged 2-7 at Holmwood House Nursery, near the village of Great Horkesley. Flexible attendance between 8.00am and 6.00pm.

Jo Jingles The country’s leading preschool music and movement classes, with an educational slant. Weekly fun themes with instruments, actions, songs and rhythm games. Age-sensitive classes. Call
01206 250192

Jo Jingles Fun and interactive music classes in Braintree, Kelvedon, Earls Colne, Maldon and Chelmsford. Call Stella on 01376 331574

Kids Camp Every school holiday. All-day, fully-supervised activity session for children in school years 1-6. Lunch included. 9am-3pm from £21.50 or 8am-5.30pm from £26.50. Leisure World Colchester 01206 282000

Kingfisher Leisure Centre Wet “n” Wild session during holidays 2pm-4pm, Monday-Saturday. Learn to swim with swim school. 01787 375656
Full information at www.ssleisure.co.uk

Laser Mayhem Play Real Call of Duty missions based around the computer game. Hide behind real Russian battle tanks, planes & helicopters using Laser Tag equipment. 01708 688517
www.laser-mayhem.co.uk

Littlegarth Fun House multi-activity week offers a wide variety of exciting activities. Monday 5th August - Friday 9th August. Call 01206 262332 email office@littlegarth.essex.sch.uk or visit www.littlegarth.essex.sch.uk

Little Sing Summer workshops, for ages 5–12 years. 7th-9th August.
Full of music and drama and show!
www.big-sing.com

Musical Workshop: 5th–9th August 2013. ‘Les Miserables’ actor, Michael Jibson, will give his wealth of knowledge to Scenario students! Bunting Rooms, Colchester. Call 01206 798 859

Saint Felix, Southwold, Suffolk Residential and day activity camps. Age 6-12. Available in July and August. From only £30 per day!
http://adventurecamps.kgadventure.com/camps/saint-felix

Scenario Shakespeare Workshop: 26th – 30th August 2013. This brings Shakespeare to life and is a lot of fun! To book, call Headgate Theatre Box Office on 01206 366 000

Signals Media Arts Centre
Creative workshops for children aged 7+ in filmmaking, animation, photography and comic books 01206 560255
www.signals.org.uk

Stagecoach Colchester Summer Workshops A week packed full of high energy dancing, singing and acting, with a show at the end of the week for family to watch. 29th July to 2nd August at Colchester Sixth Form College (4-19 years) and 12th to 16th August at The Gilberd School (4-19 years).
Caroline Maxwell 0845 603 0880

Stagecoach Sudbury Summer Workshop ‘West End on the East Coast’. A week packed full of high-energy dancing, singing and acting, with a show at the end of the week for family to watch. Mon 29th July – Fri 2nd Aug. 10am – 4pm, show at 6pm on the Fri. Call Katie on 01473 601078

Stubbers Adventure Centre
27th May to 31st May. Multi-activity adventure days and weeks for 9 to 16 year olds. 4 adventurous activities in 90-minute sessions each day chosen from land, motor, towers and water sports activity areas. 01708 224500

Stubbers Adventure Centre
22nd July-30th August. Multi-activity days and weeks for 7 to 16 year olds. 4 adventurous activities in 90-minute sessions each day chosen from land, motor, towers and water sports activity areas. Also specialist water sports week Commando week. 01708 224500

Summer Drama Fun Week Mon 29 Julyto Fri 2 Aug. Immerse yourself in the world of theatre: lights, costumes, make up and masks – whatever it takes to make a play in a week. Ages 7–12, £120, multi booking discounts, bursaries available.. Lakeside Theatre, University of Essex, 01206 873261, lakesidetheatre.org.uk

Swim School 5th–9th August for ages 4-9. Quality swimming coaching in small groups. With classes for non-swimmers through to improvers, these are highly intensive sessions where significant improvements in your child’s swimming ability and confidence can be achieved in a short time.
01371 822634, courses@felsted.org. www.felsted.org/courses,

Swimwise Swimming Crash Course in Kelvedon 24th – 26th July. 3 x 40 minute lessons just £25.00. Contact Carolyn 07931 520759 or Claire
07792 068003

Swimwise Swimming Crash Course in Kelvedon 29th July – 2nd August. 5 x 40 minute lessons just £40.00. Contact Carolyn 07931 520759 or Claire
07792 068003

Theatretrain Summer School A full day of workshops with West End performers and a showcase at the end of the week. Tuesday 6th to Friday 9th August 2013,10am to 4pm. £120 per child, £100 siblings. Ages 6 to 18. Call Maggie on 01787 473150

Theatricool Summer Schools Colchester and Littlegarth. For further details contact 07736 713909

Woodbridge, Suffolk Residential and day activity camps. Age 6 - 12. Available in July and August. From only £30 per day! http://adventurecamps.kgadventure.com/camps/woodbridge

SINGING

ADP Theatre School
01206 826661 / 07821 453029

Braintree Theatretrain Saturday mornings, 10am-1pm at Tabor High School. If interested, please call
01787 473150 or email
braintree@theatretrain.co.uk

Hythe Community Choir
01206 530106 www.hythechoir.org

Little Sing Choir for ages 5 to 12 years. Singing pop, soul and gospel, they like the way that they only use inspirational songs with positive lyrics! www.big-sing.com

Stagecoach (Colchester) Performing arts classes for 4-18 year olds, Saturdays at the Sixth Form College. Call Caroline Maxwell 0845 603 0880

Stagecoach (Sudbury) Performing arts classes for 4-18 year olds, Saturday mornings at the Ormiston Sudbury Academy Art Centre Call Katie 01473 601078

The Company Performing Arts.Drama, singing and dance classes on Saturdays in Clacton. NO termly commitment, just professional training and numerous performance opportunities. 01255 427376
www.thecompanyperformingarts.com

Taztastic Performing Arts Fun, enthusiastic singing classes for ages 4-18, various classes available. Saturdays 9am-4pm. Tiptree.
tara@taztasticperformingarts
www.taztasticperformingarts.co.uk 07835 125986

Theatre Fun Colchester Saturday drama for children from 4-18yrs who love to sing, dance and act. Visit
www.theatrefun.co.uk call 07715324267 or email theatrefun@hotmail.co.uk

Theatretrain The company that loves to perform. Performing arts training for 6 - 18 year olds. Classes on Saturdays in Colchester & Braintree 01787 473150 and Sudbury 01787 280768

Theatricool Performing Arts School Sing like a bird at Theatricool where you will learn how to use your voice properly and sing a range of solo and group songs 07736 713909

SQUASH

Courts available To book call Leisure World Tiptree 01621 817499 or Leisure World Colchester 01206 282000

SWIMMING

Aquafun An inflatable session. Term-time 2pm–4pm Saturday & Sunday. School Holidays 2pm–4pm Mon, Wed & Thur. Leisure World Colchester
01206 282000

Braintree and Bocking Swimming Club 01376 329289

Braintree Swimming Centre
01376 333833

Bramston Sports Centre
01376 519200

Clacton Synchronised Swimming Club Sam Graham 01255 674527

Just Swim Public swim and family swim sessions, everyday at First Strokes. Billericay 0845 838 8954 and Colchester 0845 838 8952
www.firststrokes.com

Mini Swimming 01376 340 310

Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre 01245 615056

Small group swimming lessons Water-based teachers. All ages and abilities. Colchester, Harwich and Tolleshunt Major. 01206 562357 or www.swim2swim.com

Swimming Lessons All ages and abilities. Colchester, Harwich and Tolleshunt Major. Only one lesson at a time in the pool. 01206 562357
info@swim2swim.com

Swimming Lessons For all ages and abilities at First Strokes. Billericay
0845 838 8954 and Colchester
0845 838 8952 www.firststrokes.com

Swimming Lessons Braintree Swimming Centre. Call 01376 333833

Swimming Lessons Bramston Sports Centre, Witham. Call 01376 519200

Swimming Lessons Halstead Leisure Centre 01787 472480

Swim School Babies to 5 years.
Call Leisure World Colchester
01206 282000
www.colchesterleisureworld.co.uk

Swim School 5 to 12 years. Call Leisure World Colchester
01206 282000
www.colchesterleisureworld.co.uk

Swimwise Swimming lessons, throughout the school term, for all abilities at Prested Hall, Feering.
Contact Carolyn 07931 520759 or Claire 07792 068003

Swim-With-Me 08455 080990

Water Babies 01206 841126

TABLE TENNIS

Table Tennis Available at Leisure World Colchester all year round
01206 282000

Table Tennis Available at Leisure World Tiptree all year round
01621 817499

Table Tennis Available at Leisure World Highwoods all year round
01206 841463

TENNIS

Leisure World Highwoods Has seasonal tennis courts available
01206 841463

Leisure World Tiptree Has seasonal tennis courts available 01621 817499

Mini Tennis Provides a fun and exciting introduction to tennis using small-sized rackets and special balls. Leisure World Tennis Centre
01206 367941

TOTS CLASSES

Babyballet Song and Dance Academy The award-winning movement to music, dance and singing programme for boys and girls from 6 months upwards. Call 01255 821325

Eureka 01206 870150

Gymboree Chelmsford 07738 188189

LeapAlong 01206 860498

Play and Sway Mercury Theatre, 01206 245503

Runaround Kids 07910212480
www.runaroundkids.co.uk

Squidge For Preschool Children Learning in creative play and gentle, intriguing sensory activities. 10am-11am. Thursdays 13th June-11th July. Booking advisable. £4/child/session. firstsite, Colchester. 01206 577067

Tatty Bumpkin Classes. Yoga-inspired movement, music, storytelling, relaxation. 6 weeks-5 years. 0845 6802584/07952574652 eastcolchester@tattybumpkin.com
www.tattybumpkin.com/eastcolchester

The Company Performing Arts. A Fun introduction to dance, drama and song in their specially-designed tots and pre-syllabus classes. Fully-qualified staff encourage children’s co-ordination, confidence, fitness and discipline. From 2 years upwards. 01206 241845

Trampolining

Braintree Leisure Centre
01376 552585
Bramston Sports Centre
01376 519200

Halstead Leisure Centre
01787 472480

Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre 01245 615056

Trampolining Ages 3-15 years. Whether you’re a beginner or want to improve your skills - there’s a course for you. Leisure World Colchester
01206 282000

Trampolining Tuesdays and Saturdays, Leisure World Tiptree
01621 817499

Trampolining Tuesdays and Thursdays, Leisure World Highwoods
01206 841463

YOGA

Children & Family Yoga Classes in Colchester run by British Wheel of Yoga qualified teacher.
Louise Fortunato 01206 272453

ABSEILING

Stubbers Adventure Centre
01708 224753

ANGLING

Basildon & District Angling Society
01268 287798

Thriftwood Fishing Club Thriftwood Scout Campsite 01277 212784

ARCHERY

Action Park, multiple activity centre, based on the A127 near Wickford, J29/M25. Ages 6+. Catering for families, corporate functions, schools, groups, hen and stag and kids parties. Call
0844 683 067 www.actionpark.co.uk
email info@actionpark.co.uk

Archery Dovedale Sports Centre 01245 605685

Holdens Archers 01277 211281

Stubbers Adventure Centre
01708 224753

ART & CRAFT

Arts & Craft Various activities each week 10.30am - 12pm Wednesdays 24 Jul - 28 Aug. £3/child. Chelmsford Museum 01245 605700

Art & Craft Chelmsford Sport & Athletics Centre 01245 605666

Buttercup Club Tots messy play, song time, refreshments. Free trial. For Kidspace, Shenfield, Gidea Park call Theodora on 01277 225194.
For Leigh-on-Sea, Rayleigh call Sharon on 01702 712150

Essex Wildlife Trust Craft Club – 2nd Saturday of each month. 1pm to 3pm. Langdon Visitor Centre. 01268 419103. www.essexwt.org.uk

Hazle’s Pottery Barn
Make Oscar the Owl or book the Sunday have-a-go potters wheel. All ages. See www.hazlespotterybarn.co.uk or call 01268 270892

Pottery Painting Studio Friendly family-run business, over 300 items, spacious studio. Open 7 days a week from 10am - 5pm.
The Glazed Look 01245 392285
www.theglazedlook.co.uk

Signals Media Arts Centre
Creative workshops for children aged 7+ in filmmaking, animation, photography and comic books 01206 560255
www.signals.org.uk

The Clay Cottage Crafts and ceramic painting for creative fun for all the family. Make gifts. Parties. School holiday activities. Lubbards Farm, Rayleigh. 01268 786162
www.claycottage.co.uk

The Craft Cabin E4 020 8524 4600.
thecraftcabine4@hotmail.co.uk

The Messy Club Shenfield,
Pilgrims Hatch 07734 499136

ASSAULT COURSE

Army Assault Course 01268 725221
www.offroadactionpark.co.uk

Athletics

Athletics Chelmsford Sport & Athletics Centre 01245 605666

BADMINTON

Badminton Dovedale Sports Centre 01245 605685

Mayflower High School
01277 621399

BASKETBALL

Basketball Dovedale Sports Centre 01245 605685

Brentwood Centre 01277 215151

BEAVERS/CUBS/SCOUTS

1st Maldon 01621 852013

1st Pitsea & Vange 01268 558022 www.1stpv-scoutgroup.btck.co.uk

3rd Billericay 01277 625102

8th Basildon 01268 416582

12th Basildon 01268 556898

Uniform Shop for all your uniform requirements. Visit the centre in Hawkwell or www.belchamps.co.uk

BIBLE CLUB

Thursday Bible Club 01245 421427

BOYS BRIGADE

1st Great Leighs 01245 440189

2nd Wickford 01268 463429

3rd Chelmsford 01245 462275

South Woodham 01245 328673

Canoeing

Chelmsford Canoe Club
01245 261073

Water Sports Chelmsford Sports Development 01245 606979

CHALLENGE COURSE

Stubbers Adventure Centre
01708 224753

CHESS

Family Chess Club
Families are invited to drop in for a few games. Learn how to start a game, tactical tips and strategic skills. Age: 6+ (with a parent/carer). Saturdays 22 June, 6 and 20 July, 3, 17 and 31 August. 10.15-12.15. Museum of Childhood 020 8983 5200

CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

B.O.S.P (Brighter Opportunities for Supported Play) respite care
www.bosp.co.uk

Chelmsford Blue Flames
07514 207200

Children with Disabilities Chelmsford Sports & Athletics Centre
01245 605666

Gymnastics Tot Tastics Braintree and Chelmsford 01245 382075

Gymnastics and Movement Springfield Gym Club 01245 466920

Swimming Brentwood Centre
01277 215151

SNAKE 01268 491511 or 07580 668457 or visit www.s-n-a-k-e.co.uk

Trampolining Eversley Leisure Centre 01268 583076

CLIMBING

Climbing Chelmsford Sports Development 01245 606979

Essex Outdoors 01279 620270

Stubbers Adventure Centre
01708 224753

COOKERY

Cookery Chelmsford Sport & Athletics Centre 01245 605666

The D’Arcy Cake Company
07816 680544

CRICKET

Cricket Chelmsford Sports Development 01245 606979

The Andrew Flintoff Cricket Academy High quality cricket coaching at Brentwood School Sports Centre from 29th July – 2nd August.
Call: 0115 973 1676 to book.

CYCLING

Bike Trials Training Essex Trials and Jump Centre 07771 637760

Cycling Chelmsford Sports Development 01245 606979

DANCE

Adagio School of Dance
01277 224345

Alexander’s School of Dance & Theatre 01277 350625

Basildon Theatretrain 020 8534 3546

Billericay Dance Centre
01268 526567

Complete Dance 07796 066559 or visit www.completedance.co.uk

Creative Blast Academy
07545 009830 www.cbacademy.co.uk

Dance Dovedale Sports Centre
01245 605685

Dance New Saturday dance class exploring rhythm and creativity with Adrenaline Dance. 8, 15 & 29 June; 6, 13 & 20 July. Age: 4-6 (with a parent/carer). 11.15-12.00. £3.
Museum of Childhood 020 8983 5200

Chelmsford Theatretrain
01277 224853

Dance Steps Academy
07738 001080

Debut School of Performing Arts. 01277 260771

First Steps UK 01245 602395 or
www.firststepsuk.co.uk

Joanna-May Stage School
01277 655092

Kings Palais of Dance
01375 375810

Mayflower Performing Arts 07743 497311 www.mayflowerguard.co.uk

McGahan Lees Irish Dance Academy 01245 451081

Renee’s School of Dance and Performing Arts 07808 951431

Smart Steps School of Dance
07834 243991

Stagecoach (Chelmsford)
Performing arts classes for 4-18 year olds. St John Payne School, Chelmsford. Holiday workshops available. 08702 415676 chelmsford@stagecoach.co.uk www.stagecoach.co.uk/chelmsford

South Woodham Ferrers Theatretrain 01621 850274

Star Struck Theatre School.
Drama, Dance & Singing for 4–18 years. Classes running in Basildon, Southminster, Maldon & Braintree.
First session free. 01621 778745
www.starstruck-theatreschool.co.uk

Theatretrain Brentwood
01992 812668

Weston School of Dance & Performing Arts 01245 287638

World of Dance Chelmsford
01245 347704

Dodge ball

Dodge Ball Dovedale Sports Centre 01245 605685

DRAMA/PERFORMING ARTS

Academy Arts 01245 422595

Chelmsford Theatretrain
01277 224853

Basildon Theatretrain 020 8534 3546

Centre Stage Academy
07951 031097

Creative Blast Academy
07545 009830

D&B Management
www.dandbperformingarts.co.uk

Danceworld Stage School
01268 543776

Debut School of Performing Arts
01277 260771
www.debutschool.co.uk

Drama Chelmsford Sport & Athletics Centre 01245 605666

HENs Theatre Company
www.henstheatre.co.uk

JADA Theatre School
07961 916292

Mayflower Performing Arts
07743 497311
www.mayflowerguard.co.uk

San-Marie www.san-marie.co.uk

Sandgate Theatre School
Brentwood 01277 350746

Stagecoach (Chelmsford)
Performing arts classes for 4-18 year olds. St John Payne School, Chelmsford. Holiday workshops available. 08702 415676 chelmsford@stagecoach.co.uk www.stagecoach.co.uk/chelmsford

Star Struck Theatre School
New class started in Maldon. Drama, dance and singing for 4–18 years. Regular theatre shows. First session FREE! 01621 778745
www.starstruck-theatreschool.co.uk

Theatretrain Brentwood
01992 812668

Tomorrow’s Talent Theatre Arts
01245 603769 or 07989 422808

Young Expressions
Ingatestone 01277 353540

FENCING

Stubbers Adventure Centre
01708 224753

Wickford Fencing Club
01268 521095

FITNESS

Fitness Classes Adult fitness classes are being held for members at Brentwood School Sports Centre this summer including zumba, yoga, pilates, water aerobics and core balance.
Call: 01277 243344 to book

FOOTBALL

First Kicks 07990 976297

Football Dovedale Sports Centre 01245 605685

Little Kickers 0208 2525962 or
07732 796034

Little Wingers 07912 879927

P.A.S.S. Soccer 01245 353222

STRIKERS Football School
01277 350625

GIRLS BRIGADE

1st Great Leighs 01245 440189

1st Laindon 01268 413665

1st South Woodham Ferrers
01245 320150

1st Wickford 01268 562050

2nd Chelmsford 01206 842635

4th Basildon 01375 676777

Go karting

Go Karting Dovedale Sports Centre 01245 605685

GYMNASTICS

Gymnastics Dovedale Sports Centre 01245 605685

Mayflower High School
01277 621399

My Gym Billericay Fun-filled, structured classes perfect for kids aged 6 weeks to 13 years. 30 Radford Way, Billericay, CM12 0DA. 01277 624 853
Billericay@gmail.com

Preschool Gymnastics Springfield Gym Club 01245 466920

Carousel School of Gymnastics
01268 763052

HIGH ROPES

High Ropes Chelmsford Sports Development 01245 606979

High Ropes Adventure Course
0844 6830675
www.offroadactionpark.co.uk

Rope Runners High Ropes Adventure Park Kelvedon Hatch. Open all year. Children from age 6. Parties available. 01277 364470 www.roperunners.co.uk

horse riding

Horse Riding Chelmsford Sports Development 01245 606979

LASER/PAINTBALL

Laser Mayhem Play real Call of Duty missions based around the computer game. Hide behind real Russian battle tanks, planes & helicopters using Laser Tag equipment. 01708 688517
www.laser-mayhem.co.uk

LIFE SAVING

Stratus Swimming School Rookie junior life saving held at Billericay School Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. For further details please call Sarah on: 01277 372576 or email info@stratus.st

Stratus Swimming School Swim, Survive Save (12 yrs and above) held Wednesday at Billericay School. For further details please call Sarah on: 01277 372576 or email info@stratus.st

MAJORETTES/DRUM CORPS

Brentwood Drum Corps (no majorettes) 01277 226402

Chelmsford Blue Flames
07514 207200

Wickford Youth Band and Majorettes 01268 456394

MARTIAL ARTS

Black Dragon Martial Arts
01268 490544

Bushido School of Judo
07724 689505

Essex Uechi-Ryu Karate Clubs
01277 841369

EWTO-Essex. Friendly kids Kung Fu classes in Chelmsford and Loughton. Please call SiFu Kul 07977 132111
or visit ewto-essex.co.uk

Hyo Gen Do Karate Schools enquiries@hyogendo.com

Karate Dovedale Sports Centre
01245 605685

Kazen Kai Karate Association
01277 262800

Yushikai Karate Academy
01277 650366

MINI TENNIS

Danbury Sports & Social Centre
01245 224515

Mini Tennis Dovedale Sports Centre 01245 605685

MOUNTAIN BOARDING

Stubbers Adventure Centre
01708 224753

MULTI-ACTIVITY

After School Clubs Archery, fencing, climbing and multi activity £4.50 per session. Call 01702 562690 or email info@belchamps.co.uk for more information

Belchamps Scout Activity Centre Friends and family activity sessions. Lots of activities to choose from. Bring a group of friends or family. From £37 per activity for a group up to 12 people. 01702 562690 info@belchamps.co.uk www.belchamps.co.uk

Brentwood School Sports Centre 01277 243344

Enjoy-A-Ball 0771 362 8725

Essex Outdoors Centres for
Outdoor Learning
www.essexoutdoors.org

Junior Activities Children’s fitness classes are being held at Brentwood School Sports Centre this summer including karate, circuits and fit club. Call: 01277 243344 to book

Multi Activity Chelmsford Sports Development 01245 606979

Stubbers Adventure Centre
Whitsun Monday 27th May. Multi-activity adventure days and weeks for 6 -16 years with parents joining in for free (terms apply). Each day comprises 4 adventurous activities (90 minutes). A varied activity programme is chosen from their land, motor, towers and water areas. 01708 224500

The Allstar Community Academy
ACA weekly and holiday coaching sessions. football, netball, handball and Gaelic football. Safe, fun and friendly. www.thecommunityacademy.co.uk or 01245 607053

MUSIC & MOVEMENT

Actz Group 01268 270066.

Gymboree Bishops Stortford/Dunmow 07525 900424 www.gymboree-uk.com

Jo Jingles 01279 868410

Jo Jingles South Essex
Tara 01702 556352
jojingles.com/southessex

Magical Melodies 01277 626261

Music and Movement Classes in Shenfield, Billericay, Brentwood, Hutton and Barleylands Craft Centre. Call Louise 01277 829964/07780 600738 louise.ryan@virgin.net
www.jojingles.com/brentwood

Music and Movement Classes in Springfield, Writtle, Great Baddow, Galleywood, Maldon, Braintree, Kelvedon and Earls Colne. Call Stella on 01376 331574 jojingles.braintree@tesco.net
jojingles.com/chelmsford

ORIENTEERING

Beginners Orienteering Evening 01206 826152

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Action Park Multiple Activity Centre based on the A127 near Wickford, J29/M25. Ages 6+. Catering for families, corporate functions, schools, groups, hen and stag and kids parties. Call 0844 683 0675 www.actionpark.co.uk
email info@actionpark.co.uk

Essex Outdoors
www.essexoutdoors.org

Essex Wildlife Trust
Conservation Club! A weekly practical outdoor club for ages 14+. Commencing 30th July 10am-2.30pm. Thameside Nature Park. 01375 643 342

Essex Wildlife Trust
Junior Rangers Club on the 1st Saturday of each month. 10.30am to 3pm. Langdon Nature Reserve.
01268 419103. www.essexwt.org.uk

Essex Wildlife Trust
Family Forest Fun on the 2nd Saturday of each month. 10am to 12 noon. Langdon Nature Reserve.
01268 419103. www.essexwt.org.uk

Laser Mayhem Play real Call of Duty missions based around the computer game. Hide behind real Russian battle tanks, planes and helicopters using laser tag equipment. 01708 688517
www.laser-mayhem.co.uk

Rope Runners High Ropes Adventure Park, Kelvedon Hatch. Open all year. Children from age 6. Parties available. 01277 364470. www.roperunners.co.uk

Splash Park Fantastic children’s splash park, located in the centre of Promenade Park, Maldon. See their advert or visit the website
www.maldon.gov.uk/splashpark

PLAY

Brentwood Centre 01277 215151

Gymboree Chelmsford 07738 188189

Little Monkees Unique, safe, clean, fully-padded play area. Structured sessions, from 4 months - 3yrs.Upminster: Tues, Hornchurch: Wed, Billericay: Thurs, Hutton: Fri.
01277 211065 or 07837 170602

Monkey Madness 01268 288211

Mucky Pups 01245 350302

Play Chelmsford Sports & Development 01245 606979

Rope Runners High Ropes Adventure Park, Kelvedon Hatch. Open all year. Children from age 6. Parties available. 01277 364470 www.roperunners.co.uk

QUAD BIKING

Stubbers Adventure Centre
01708 224753

RAINBOWS BROWNIES/GUIDES

1st Rettendon Brownies
01268 521533 / 07845 922100

County Enquiries (Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Elmstead, Halstead, Maldon, Tendring, Witham) 07757 636446 or email:
enquiries@girlguidingessexne.org.uk

Moulsham 01245 259899

Rollerskating

Brentwood Centre 01277 215151

Rollerworld and Quasar Party at the UK’s finest rollerskating rink and play Quasar in East Anglia’s top arena. It’s always FUN for everyone! Eastgates, Colchester, CO1 2TJ
www.rollerworld.co.uk
Tel: 01206 868868

RUGBY

Billericay Rugby Football Club
01277 841442

Burnham-on-Crouch RUFC
01621 783807

Rugby Chelmsford Sports Development 01245 606979

SAILING

Stubbers Adventure Centre
01708 224753

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

Barracudas The UK’s favourite kid’s activity day camps. Ofsted Registered. Camps @ Brentwood, Chelmsford, Hutton & Upminster, visit
www.barracudas.co.uk 0845 123 5299

Belchamps Activity Centre Holiday club. 9am-4pm Monday-Friday during school holidays, 6 outdoor activities per day. Booking essential. £13 per person per day. 01702 562 690.
info@belchamps.co.uk
www.belchamps.co.uk/events

Essex Wildlife Trust School Holiday Activities – Outdoor adventures throughout the School Holidays
www.essexwt.org.uk

Football Course Tuesday 28th May and 6th/13th/20th August. Courses are fun and challenging. Learn new skills, meet new friends and play competitions. Most children will also get to take a little something home too. 5-11 (Years 1-6)
01245 607053
www.thecommunityacademy.co.uk

Gymnastics Bring your children to the gym where they can try out new, fun skills. No experience required. Tues & Thurs, ages 5-12 years. £20. Booking essential. Call 01992 523304, visit www.eppingforestgymclub.com or email buba@eppingforestgymclub.com

Hopefield’s Little Foals Club Gives children aged 7-12 a chance to get outdoors and spend some time with Hopefield’s 300 animals. 9am to 4.30pm every day for the entire length of the summer school holidays. Ring 01277 201110 or visit www.hopefield.org.uk

International Netball Roadshow You’ll love this fun and dynamic netball coaching experience at Brentwood School Sports Centre from 12th – 14th August. Call: 0115 973 1676 to book

Mega Camps are Sports and Activity Camps for ages 5 to 14 that run every half term and school holiday in many locations across Essex. To find a Mega Camps location near you call 01277 375378 or visit www.megacamps.net

Mini Summer School Acting, movement and performing workshops. Ages 7–10. 9.30am–1.30pm. £60. 5th-9th August. Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch.
01708 443333

Multi Sports & Arts 29th & 30th May & 7th/8th/14th/15th/21st/22nd Aug
Courses are fun and challenging. Learn new skills, meet new friends and play competitions. Most children will also get to take a little something home too. 5-11 (Years 1-6) 01245 607053
www.thecommunityacademy.co.uk

My Gym Billericay Exhilarating classes and summer camps for all age groups. 30 Radford Way, Billericay, CM12 0DA. 01277 624 853
Billericay@gmail.com

Rope Runners High Ropes Adventure Park, Kelvedon Hatch. Open all year. Children from age 6. Parties available. 01277 364470 www.roperunners.co.uk

School Holiday Activities Chelmsford Sports Development 01245 606979

Signals Media Arts Centre
Creative workshops for children aged 7+ in filmmaking, animation, photography and comic books 01206 560255
www.signals.org.uk

Special Needs Activity Club SNAC 01375 389867 www.snac@btik.com

Splash Park Fantastic children’s splash park, located in the centre of Promenade Park, Maldon. See their advert or visit their website
www.maldon.gov.uk/splashpark

Stagecoach (Chelmsford)
Week long summer holiday workshop. 4-6 year olds half days, 7-16 yr olds full days 22nd - 26th July. St John Payne School, Chelmsford. Holiday workshops available. 08702 415676 chelmsford@stagecoach.co.uk www.stagecoach.co.uk/chelmsford

Star Struck Theatre School –
Summer workshops in Maldon! 5th – 9th August. Maldon Primary School. 10am – 3pm every day. Acting, singing & dance. Perform in a show on the last day! £80, 01621 778745
www.starstruck-theatreschool.co.uk

Stratus Swimming School summer intensive course 24th July to 27th July. For further details please call Sarah on: 01277 372576 or email info@stratus.st

Stubbers Adventure Centre
27th May to 31st May. Multi-activity adventure days and weeks for 9 to 16 year olds. 4 adventurous activities in 90-minute sessions each day. A varied activity programme is chosen from land, motor, towers and water sports activity areas. 01708 224500

Stubbers Adventure Centre
22nd July to 30th August. Multi-activity adventure days and weeks for 7 to 16 year olds. 4 adventurous activities in 90-minute sessions each day. A varied activity programme is chosen from land, motor, towers and water sports activity areas. Also available, specialist water sports week and new Commando week.
01708 224500

Stubbers Adventure Centre
Summer bank holiday Monday 26th August. Multi activity adventure days and weeks for 6 to 16 year olds with parents joining in for free (terms apply). 4 adventurous activities in 90-minute sessions each day. A varied activity programme is chosen from land, motor, towers and water sports activity areas.
01708 224500

Summer Holiday Music School
2-day event offering a taster in all families of instruments plus a live performance at the end of the course. Mondays and Tuesdays, ages 6+. 10am till 4pm.The Music Academy, Unit 4, Basildon Business Centre.
01268 270066
www.academy4music.co.uk

Theatre Summer School Create a play in a week whilst learning new drama skills, gaining confidence and making new friends. Ages 11-14. 9.30am–1.30pm. £60. 19th-24th August. Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch. 01708 443333

Theatricool Summer School Act, sing, dance, perform. San-Marie Studios, Guildprime Business Centre Southend Rd, Billericay CM11 2PZ. August 5th-9th 10-4pm. Call 07736 713909 or
book online www.theatricool.co.uk

Science

Science Chelmsford Sport & Athletics Centre 01245 605666

SINGING

Academy Arts 01245 422595

Basildon Theatretrain 020 8534 3546

Chelmsford Youth Choirs
07854 074503

Creative Blast Academy.
07545 009830

Debut School of Performing Arts 01277 260771
www.debutschool.co.uk

Jo Jingles Action songs and rhythm games with fun, weekly themes for ages 1-5yrs. See advert on page 5 to find your nearest class or call 01376 331574 for classes in Central and North Essex or 01277 829964 for classes in the Billericay/Brentwood areas.

Stagecoach (Chelmsford)
Performing arts classes for 4-18 year olds. St John Payne School, Chelmsford. Holiday workshops available. 08702 415676 chelmsford@stagecoach.co.uk www.stagecoach.co.uk/chelmsford

Theatretrain Chelmsford
01277 224853

Theatretrain Brentwood
01992 812668

Sports camp

Sports Camp Chelmsford Sport & Athletics Centre 01245 605666

SWIMMING

ABC Swimming Classes
07968 082818
Aquababies 07970 043195

Baby Swimming 07970 043195

Basildon & Phoenix Swimming Club
07553 955440

Forrester Park Swimming Pool
01621 893700

Just Swim Public swim and family swim sessions, everyday at First Strokes. Billericay 0845 838 8954 and Colchester 0845 838 8952
www.firststrokes.com

Little Otters Baby and pre-school swimming. For information call Jan 07919 414494
or Michelle 07919 414495
email info@little-otters.com or
www.little-otters.com

Parent & Child Swimming
(Pitsea) 01268 465438

Parent & Child Swimming
(Wickford) 01268 765460

Brentwood Centre 01277 215151

Reef Swimming School 07879 625848

Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre 01245 615056

Splish Splosh 0844 264 1102

Stratus Swimming School Children’s beginner and improver classes held Saturday AM at Billericay School and Quilters School. For further details please call Sarah on: 01277 372576 or email info@stratus.st

Stratus Swimming School Adult beginners, intermediate and advanced classes held Thursday evening at Billericay School. For further details please call Sarah on: 01277 372576 or email info@stratus.st

Swimming Lessons For all ages and abilities at First Strokes. Billericay
0845 838 8954 and Colchester
0845 838 8952 www.firststrokes.com

Tina Franklin Swim School Chelmsford County High School, Mondays/Fridays after school and Saturday mornings. All abilities. Tina Franklin 01245 265919 or 0782 869 1097 or email
tinafranklin@blueyonder.co.uk

Water Babies 01708 444345

TOTS CLASSES

Essex Wildlife Trust
Caterpillar Club – Outdoor adventures for pre-schoolers .www.essexwt.org.uk

Essex Wildlife Trust
Messy Bugs – messy fun for under 5’s. Fridays 10–11.30 or 1.15–2.45. 01375 484016. www.essexwt.org.uk

Just Imagine Story Centre
01245 267748

Talking Tots 07887 955741

Tots class 01245 605666

TRAMPOLINING

Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre 01245 615056

South Woodham Ferrers
01245 329535

Trampolining Dovedale Sports Centre 01245 605685

TRIATHLON

Stratus Junior Triathlon (cycling and running) held Tuesdays at Billericay School. Also additional training work shops held at weekends. For further details call Sarah on 01277 372576 or email info@stratus.st

Stratus Junior Triathlon Pre-competitive club and triathlon swimming for children and adults held Monday and Thursday at Billericay school. Call Sarah 01277 372576 or email info@stratus.st

TUNNELLING

Stubbers Adventure Centre
01708 224753

VOLLEYBALL

Brentwood Volleyball Club
07850 314295

ZUMBA

Zumba Chelmsford Sport & Athletics Centre 01245 605666