Playschemes & holiday activities
Children's Information Service
Provides confidential and impartial information to parents and carers of 0 - 19yrs, on childcare and related services in Hampshire.
0845 602 1125 www3.hants.gov.uk/childcare/cis.html
Disability Challengers
Challengers have bases in Guildford and Farnham. The scheme is open to all children with special needs, no matter which area they live in. They organise playschemes and also Saturday clubs. Suitable for children aged 4-12yrs and 13-25yrs. 1-2-1 support is available if your child needs it. Please contact them for more information and to be put on to their mailing list.
01483 579390 www.disability-challengers.org.uk
Farnborough Early Years Centre
Run playschemes during various holidays throughout the year for children aged 3-10yrs. Although this is a mainstream playscheme, they are inclusive and will try to accommodate children's individual needs. Children do need to be out of nappies. Call 01252 541 879
KIDS Rushmoor playscheme for special needs
Holiday playscheme for children aged 5-14 with special needs and their siblings! It's organised in partnership with KIDS and Rushmoor Borough Council. Held at Henry Tyndale School, Farnborough. 01329 242962
KOOSA Kids
A mainstream holiday club and after school care, for 4-12 year olds at Court Moor School, in Fleet. They run a standard activity day, 10am - 4pm and also an extension zone 8.30am - 6pm.
0845 094 2322 and discuss your child’s needs.
Mencap Holiday Scheme
Summer schemes for children/young people with a learning disability aged 5-10yrs and 11-18yrs. They organise activities and trips. Based in Aldershot. Referral is via a Children’s Services social worker.
NAS Hart & Rushmoor Branch
NAS H&R organise activities every Tuesday and Thursday of every school holiday.
01252 694934 www.nasHandR.org
National Childminding Association (NCMA)
The NCMA can provide Professional Registered Network Childminders who provide a high standard of childcare for children aged between 0-14yrs. Several are experienced in working with Special Needs children.
Hart: Alison Newman 01256 300715 alison.newman@ncma.org.uk
Rushmoor: Alison Tizard 01256 300721 alison.tizard@ncma.org.uk
Soccer Coaching Limited - SCL
SCL run "Soccer Camps” and “Club Energy” for 4 - 12 year olds during the holidays delivered within a safe and supervised environment. Local courses in Fleet and Frimley, but there are more locations. This is a mainstream club, but may be suitable for your child depending on their needs.
08456 445747 to discuss your child's individual needs.
