Foundation of Light's Summer 2026 activities available to book!

Foundation of Light are set to deliver five weeks of summer fun across as our popular holiday programme returns for another action-packed summer.

With a packed schedule featuring football courses, cooking and baking sessions, gaming activities and much more, there’s something to keep children of all ages active, engaged and entertained throughout the school holidays.

While many activities will take place at the Beacon of Light, sessions will also be delivered at other Sunderland venues as well as outreach activities at Perth Green (Jarrow), Beamish Football Centre and Wellfield Community School.

Check out our full schedule in the Summer Brochure - Click Here

The summer programme kicks off on Monday 27 July, with all sessions delivered by Foundation of Light’s experienced and qualified staff, ensuring a safe, supportive and enjoyable environment.

Designed to help children stay active, make new friends and learn new skills during the school break, Foundation of Light’s summer programme offers the perfect opportunity to have fun, build confidence and create lasting memories.

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Here's some of our summer line-up:

New for 2026

A Taste of the World Cup: A family cooking and baking session inspired by countries taking part in the 2026 World Cup.

Future Pathways Summer: Not sure what to do in September? If college or work doesn’t feel like the right fit right now, come and try something different with us.

Little Dribblers Sports Day: Fun activities designed to develop agility, balance, coordination, speed and lots of smiles.

And some of your usual favourites:

Holiday Club: Multi-activity session featuring a bit of everything, including arts and crafts, baking, and sports

Football: Two, three, or four days of football training and games for children of all abilities between 5-14-years-old

Beauty at the Beacon: Introduction to beauty and skincare routines in a safe and supportive environment for ages 8-13-years-old

SEND Football: Football training and games for those aged 8-25-years-old with special educational needs and disabilities

And much more! See our Summer Brochure: Click Here

Here are five reasons why our summer holiday programme could be perfect for your child:

A chance to make new friends - Our holiday courses provide an excellent opportunity for young people to socialise with people their age over the school holidays when isolation from friends can be a real issue.

Stay active and exercise - Keeping children active during the summer months is crucial for their physical health and overall well-being. Foundation of Light summer courses offer a variety of engaging activities designed to get kids moving.

Learn and develop skills - Whether it’s football with our UEFA and FA qualified coaches, baking in our Ministry of Food kitchen, or our unique Candle and Wax Making course, your child will have a fantastic platform to develop their skills or learn something brand new.  

Keep safe - Safeguarding is a priority at the Foundation of Light. With trained professionals overseeing all activities, you can rest assured that your child can enjoy their activities in a safe environment.

Support the Foundation of Light - Proceeds made from our summer course go straight back into supporting the Foundation of Light and our programmes delivering life-changing work across Sunderland, South Tyneside, and County Durham.

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Download our Summer Brochure - Click Here