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Summer 2025 programme available to book!
Summer is almost upon us which means the return of Foundation of Light’s summer holiday programme!
Download our Summer Brochure - Click Here
A highlight among the Foundation’s delivery calendar, the summer programme of holiday courses features five weeks of varied activity to keep children active and engaged during the school holidays.
Many of our summer programmes are based at the Beacon of Light, with further delivery taking place at various facilities in Sunderland.
There are also several outreach sessions across South Tyneside and County Durham, including Beamish, Boldon, and Wellfield.
We have programmes for every child, with activities suiting a wide range of interests from sports to beauty and skincare.
New for 2025:
Toddler Tales - Story time for youngsters under 6, featuring your favourite books, followed by themed baking in the kitchen
Family Cook-Off – A range of themed cooking sessions encouraging families to work together to cook delicious dishes from around the world
Commando Joes - A range of leadership, teamwork skills, and games to make learning about character traits and life skills for 11-17-year-olds
Gaming Holiday Club - A fun-packed session for gamers aged 5-15 to take on challenges and build new friendships
Introduction to BSL - Come and learn the basic fundamentals of sign language with our 2-hour introduction to sign language sessions
SEND Social Club - Engaging activities to support young people with special educational needs (SEND) and disabilities aged 11-17
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 4-15-years-old
Train Like a Pro/Train Like a Lioness - A day of high-level drills and strength and conditioning for players aged between 5-15-years-old
Beauty at the Beacon - Introduction to beauty and skincare routines in a safe and supportive environment for ages 9-15-years-old
SEND Football - Football training and games for those aged 5-25-years-old with special educational needs and disabilities
Take a look at our full schedule – 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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