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This summer Newry, Mourne and Down District Council have produced a fun filled summer programme for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy. There are promotions across Leisure Centres throughout the summer months and also the chance to sign up to Multi Sports sessions for Primary School aged children.
There is a Teen Activity Week as well as the opportunity to book into the ‘Wheelie Active’ programme and autism friendly swim sessions. The Council’s summer programme includes everything from outdoor swimming, to dodgeball and rounders as well as many more Council funded sports programmes throughout the district.
Multi Sports Sessions
Multi-Sports sessions provide the opportunity for primary school aged children to take part in active, fun and rewarding sporting activities. The focus of the sessions is to help and support each child’s development and enjoyment. The main benefit of the multi-sports camps is to allow children to try many different sports at a young age to broaden their interests and knowledge in physical activity.
Key information
Age Range: p1-p7 (Children attending must have completed primary 1 in 2022/2023 academic school year)
Locations: Newry Leisure Centre, Down Leisure Centre, Kilkeel Leisure Centre, Newcastle Centre and Ballynahinch Centre
Length of Programme: 4 weeks
Dates: Weeks commencing 17, 24, 31 July as well as 7 August 2023.
Times: 10am – 12pm – Primary 1- Primary 3 (x1 session) 1pm – 3pm – Primary 4 - Primary 7 (x1 session)
Price: £10.90 per child per week
Inclusive and Disability ‘Wheelie Active Programme
Wheelie Active sessions have a wide variety of disability sports equipment including accessible bikes, sports wheelchairs, Boccia sets and other specialist equipment which is to be used throughout the sessions as required. This is an exciting opportunity for children with disabilities aged 4 – 12 years old so that they can improve their motor skills, health and wellbeing.
- Newry Leisure Centre
- Dates: Tuesday 25 July, Thursday 27 July & Tuesday 8 August, Thursday 10 August 2023.
- Time: 3.30pm – 5pm
- Price: £2.20 per session
- Booking: Drop in – max 30 per session
- Down Leisure Centre
- Dates: Tuesday 25 July, Thursday 27 July and Tuesday 8 August, Thursday 10 August 2023.
- Time: 3.30pm – 5pm
- Price: £2.20 per session
- Booking: Drop in – max 30 per session
Teen Activity Week
Multi-Sports sessions provide the opportunity for young people aged 12 – 15 years old to take part in active and engaging sporting activities. The focus of the sessions is to help and support young people to ‘Be Active’ and have fun this summer. The main benefit of the Multi-Sports sessions is to allow all involved to try different sports and activities that cater for a range of interests and skills development.The teen fitness sessions are specifically aimed at young people who want to improve their overall physical and mental well-being by engaging in exercises to support their development. These sessions will aim to inspire teenagers to be more active in a supportive environment where they can make new friends, try various activities and have fun.
Age Range: 12-15
Locations: Newry Leisure Centre and Down Leisure Centre
Length of Programme: 1 week
Dates: 14 – 19 August 2023
Time: 11am-1pm (multi sports sessions) 2pm-4pm (teen fitness)
Price: £10.90 per week
Booking Requirements: Book your place online online or at Front of House (FOH) for each site.
Check out the brochure of all the activities here Be Active Summer Activity Programme
To find out more, terms and conditions and how to book go to www.newrymournedown.org
