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The Summer Holidays are here! But what to do with the kids for six whole weeks? Fear not! Here’s Rachel with some great ideas...
Tooting Library (020 8767 9543)
This summer, Tooting Library are putting on a huge number of workshops, clubs, classes & exciting activities. Head to their website for the all the info. Please note, you will need to book for some activities.
Their Summer Reading Challenge starts Saturday 14th July, open for literally all ages (see website for more info).
The library is also looking for student volunteers aged 12-18 yrs over the summer. Fun, rewarding and great work experience. Email your CV, or contact Heather Shepherd in the library or by email tooting.library@gll.org
Summer Pick 'n' Mix from Wandsworth Youth Service
A huge choice of activities for children aged 11-19 years (up to 25 years if disabled) in Wandsworth including the Tooting Hub on Beechcroft Road. See website for all the details and to book. Email: yoursummer@wandsworth.gov.uk
Tel: 020 8871 7553. All activities are free or heavily subsidised for children at Wandsworth Schools.
London Sports Academy (020 8181 8973)
23rd July – 3rd August
13th – 17th August
28th – 31st August
Providing great value, fun sports activities that develop children's personal, social and co-ordination skills in a quality & safe environment at Tooting Athletics Track. Aimed at children aged 3-12 years old, split into their relevant age groups. Call to book.
3-5 years, 6-8 years and 9-12 years (half day, full day & extended hours options available).
Love Art Classes, Tooting Market (07966 286 125)
Thursday 2nd August 10.30-11.30am
Block Printing on tote bags.
Suitable for all ages as print blocks will be pre-made. No cutting required! Children will get to design and print their own bags by building up the shapes and patterns. Cost: £7
Friday 3rd August 10.30-12pm
Design your own Block Print
For 7 and above years. Children will get to design and cut their own block and print onto a tote bag. This class will be using safety lino cutters, but children will need to have reasonable "pen skills" to manage the cutter. Cost: £10
Monday 13th August & Thursday 16th August 10.30-11.30am
Willow Butterflies and Hearts
Suitable for all ages. Bend willow into the simple shapes of a heart or butterfly and then cover with tissue paper. Cost: £7
These are pre-book classes as materials are expensive. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult but there are a lot of places to grab a coffee or bite to eat in the market. Call or email to book your place. Email: info@loveartclasses.london
Junior Golf Camp, Burntwood Lane (020 8871 2468)
Fun-based golf camps for 7-14 year olds tailored to children of all levels. Beginners & regulars welcome. Run by a team of experienced coaches who are motivated to make your child's experience enjoyable. Visit website to book or email golf@clgc.co.uk for enquiries.
Sewing Classes, Furzedown
SewFurzedown is running sewing workshops in Furzedown for kids during the holidays. Suitable for around 6-12 years old of all abilities. Head to website for further info or on Instagram.
Tooting Leisure Centre (020 8333 7555)
Inflatable fun every Monday and Thursday, 2,30pm to 3,30pm, plus Learn to Swim for Juniors. Contact the Leisure Centre or see their website for more details.
Go4Goal are running a Multi Sports Holiday Club throughout August. See their website for details and booking.
Learn how to swim like a mermaid! For children aged 6-14 years old – tail included! Monday 13th and Saturday 18th August. Visit https://www.justmermazing.com for details and booking.
Family Autism Social & Activities. Every Tuesday in August, 2pm to 5pm. See https://www.facebook.com/A2ndVoice/ for more details or email info@a2ndvoice.com or info@sentalk.org.
The Strings Club, Tooting (0121 296 9204)
These music workshops are held at Tooting Primary School on Franciscan Road and are packed with fun-filled musical experiences. This Ofsted registered Holiday Camp is for children aged 4–11 years. Bring together childcare and music education to engage and inspire your child.
Flip Out Wandsworth, Bendon Valley, Earlsfield SW18 4LZ
London’s biggest trampoline park with something on offer for all ages! See the website for more details.
Digilab Tooting, Trident Business centre, 89 Bickersteth Road London SW17 9SH
Digilab Tooting is a Technology Hub for young people to learn a vast range of digital skills such as Coding, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Film-making, Social media and digital marketing whilst learning to build their interpersonal skills.
They will be holding a number of drop-in sessions throughout the summer holidays. Keep an eye on their Twitter feed and Tooting Daily PRSS for details!
The largest outdoor pool in the UK is an ideal place to cool off this summer! Be sure to get there early on hot days as queues quickly form and you could be waiting a while to get in. Prices and opening times on their website.
A week of performing arts workshops, culminating in a performance! See https://www.stagecoach.co.uk/tooting for more details and booking.
Take a Tramble around Tooting! Download the Tramble app on Android or iOS and take a codebreaking tour around SW17!
Morleys are running a Top Model colouring competition until 9 September – lots of Top Model prizes to be won! Ask for details in the toy department.
Mama Codes, Colliers Wood Library, 105 High Street Colliers Wood, SW19 2BW
MAMA.codes offers fun and creative after-school coding clubs and holiday workshops for ages 3-8, that support the Computing curriculum. 30th and 31st August.
Anything we’ve missed? Email share@tootingdailyprss.co.uk and we’ll add it to the list. And don’t forget, you can also submit events directly to whatson.tootingdailyprss.co.uk!
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