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October Half Term Activities


This October Half Term there are many fun things to do for children of all ages in and around Chelmsford. Here is a list of of a few activities you can take your children along to. We include arts & crafts, educational and sports activities. Some are Halloween themed – Halloween falls on the Friday this year.

Bikeability Level 2 (3-day)

  • Date: — until —
  • Location: Melbourne Park, Salerno Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2EH
  • A cycling proficiency course where you ride with real traffic whilst sticking to quiet roads. Organised by Chelmsford City Council in partnership with Essex County Council. Subsidised by Bikeability.
  • Suitable for ages: 10 to 16 years
  • Price: £10;
  • Call: 01245 606684
  • Web: http://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/sduholidaycourses

Football Holiday Camp

  • Venue: Marconi Club – CM2 8HN
  • Kick Off: 9:30am (8:30am Early Club)
  • Final Whistle: 4:30pm (5:30pm Late Club)
  • £25 per day in advance (more on the day
  • UK Football Camps maintain a unique ‘FA structured’ syllabus, emphasising the importance of fun and games in youth football today.
  • Call Robin: 01277 375155 / text: 07977 135799
  • email: coach@ukfootballcamps.co.uk
  • http://www.ukfootballcamps.co.uk

Go Karts, Bubble Football, Nerf Gun Party, Bouncy Castles HOLIDAY CAMP

  • Date: Mon 27th Oct 14 — until — Fri 31st Oct 14
  • Location: Recreation Centre, Writtle College, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3RR
  • Premier Sport are running a children’s holiday camp during the october half term 27th-31st.
  • Activities Include- Bubble Football, Go Karts, Nerf Gun Party, Bouncy Castles, Halloween Party and Multi-sports!
  • Contact: Sophie Roberts on 0753 8882 880
  • Email: sophie.roberts20@hotmail.com
  • Web: http://www.chewits.premiersport.org

Mad Science October Half Term

  • Dates: Mon 27th Oct 14 — until — Fri 31st Oct 14
  • You can join us for just one day or more, the choice is yours, just make sure you join us….
    Our Days are suitable for 4 – 11 year olds, and all run from 10:00 – 15:00
  • Venues: Braintree, Brentwood, Colchester, Chelmsford, Gosfield and Romford
  • Web: http://www.mad-science.co.uk/east/
  • CALL TO CHECK PLACES: Plasma Penny on 01245 363 670

Super Cams Multi-Activity Course

Fright Night, Hylands House, London Road, Chelmsford CM2 8WQ

  • Thursday October 30, 4-6pm, 7-9pm
  • Tickets: £10 adults, £7 children, under 3s free, all £10 on the door if available
  • Designed for families the event includes a spooky trail, walkabout entertainment, a bespoke 3D projection show on the front of the house and a spectacular firework finale.

Chelmsford City Managed Events

Chelmsford City Gov arrange many fun events that are held at Riverside, Dovedales and Chelmsford Sports and Atheletics Centre. Many activities are held daily.

You can download / view the brochure here: http://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/Oct HT 2014 Holiday Course Brochure.pdf

Here are some of the courses on offer. Phone in advance to check availability: 01245 605666

Riverside Events

  • 27 – 31 Oct 09:30-10:00 – Swimming 3yrs+
  • 27 – 31 Oct 10:00-10:30 Frontcrawl Improvers All ages
  • 27 – 31 Oct 9:00-09:30 Toddler Swimming 3-5yrs
  • 27 – 31 Oct 15:30-16:00 Learn to Skate – Beginners Ice Skating 6 – 15 yrs
  • 30 Oct 14:00-15:00 Bounce and Play 2-4yrs
  • 30 Oct 15:00 – 16:00 Trampoline – Beginners and Improvers 5 yrs+

Dovedale Events

  • 28 Oct 09:30-10:30 Tots Gymnastics 18mths – 4yrs
  • 28 Oct 10:30-12:00 Gymnastics 5yrs+
  • 28 Oct 09:30-10:30 Tots Trampoline 2-4yrs
  • 28 Oct 10:30-12:00 Trampoline 5yrs+
  • 28 Oct 10:00-15:00 Mad Science 5-11yrs
  • 30 Oct 10:00-16:00 All Day Action 5-9yrs
  • 30 Oct 10:00-15:00 Day of Dance 5-12yrs
  • 30 Oct 10:00-12:00 Stuntman 5-9yrs
  • 30 Oct 13:00-16:00 Action Hero 4-9yrs
  • 29 Oct 10:30-12:00 Fun Tots Halloween Special Walking to 4yrs
  • 29 Oct 10:00-12:30 Karate Workshop 5-12yrs
  • 29 Oct 13:00-15:00 Football Clinic 5-10yrs
  • 29 Oct 13:00-15:00 The Ultimate Band Workshop 6yrs+
  • 29 Oct 09:00-12:00 Archery 8yrs+
  • 30 Oct 09:00-12:00 Archery 8yrs+
  • 29 Oct 10:00-15:00 All Day Skills 5-12yrs

Chelmsford Sport and Athletics Centre (CSAC) events

  • HTGY 27 Oct 13.30-14.15 Tots Gymnastics 2-4yrs CSAC
  • HMS 29 Oct 10.00-15.00 Mad Science 5-11yrs CSAC
  • HATHMS 29 Oct 9.30-10.30 Multi Skills Athletics 4-6yrs CSAC
  • HTTB1 30 Oct 10-11 Trampoline & Bounce 2-6yrs CSAC
  • HTTB2 30 Oct 11-12 Trampoline & Bounce 4-8yrs CSAC
  • HTP 31 Oct 10.00-11.30 Halloween Party 2-6yrs CSAC
  • HCS 27 Oct 13.30-15.30 Cookies Cooking School 5-10yrs CSAC
  • HPP 31 Oct 10.00-12.00 Pretty pollies 5-10yrs CSAC
  • HDD 31 Oct 11.45-12.30 Disney Dance 3-6yrs CSAC
  • HSID 27 Oct 10.00-13.00 Spring Into Dance 5-10yrs CSAC
  • HSDG 29 Oct 10.00-13.00 Slam Dunk Goal 5-10yrs CSAC
  • HATH1 27-28 Oct 9.30-15.30 Athletics Festival 6-12yrs CSAC
  • HEE 31 Oct 9.30-15.30 Ennis Events Extravaganza 6-12yrs CSAC
  • HTB 29 Oct 13.30-15.30 Tennis & Badminton 5-10yrs CSAC
  • HSA 31 Oct 13.00-15.00 Scootathon 4-8yrs CSAC
  • HA 28 Oct 13.00-15.00 Archery 8-14yrs CSAC

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