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Thanet - The Young Lives Foundation Summer HAF Programmes.

Type:Single day
Ages:9 - 16
Multiple dates: 27th July 2026 - 27th August 2026
Provider:Young Lives Foundation
Location:Community centre in Margate, Zion Place Margate CT9 1RP Margate
Our exciting 5-week summer programme gives children and young people the opportunity to make new friends, build confidence, learn new skills and enjoy a variety of fun indoor and outdoor activities.

Week 1 – Welcome & Friendship Week
27 July: Icebreakers, team-building challenges, multi-sports and games.
28 July: Fitness fun including crab walking races, Healthy Hungry Hippos and group games.
29 July: Trip to Reculver Towers with a history walk, beach exploration, picnic and play park visit.

Week 2 – Nature Week
3 August: Trip to Frasers to explore woodland trails, enjoy nature activities and outdoor challenges. Please arrive at the Hub by 9:00am for a 9:30am departure4 August: Oyster shell painting, dodgeball and outdoor games.
5 August: Allotment visit, planting activities and learning about growing food.
Week 3 – Beach Week
10 August: Visit to the Turner Contemporary, beach art activities and free play.
11 August: Sports, games and water balloon fun.
12 August: Beach day with sandcastle competitions, beach games and sea safety activities.

Week 4 – Margate Arts Week
17 August: Create sculptures and artwork using recycled materials.
18 August: Sports tournament, Healthy Hungry Hippos and dodgeball.
19 August: Nature walk from Cliftonville to Palm Bay with wildlife spotting and outdoor games.

Week 5 – Summer Celebration Week
24 August: Favourite games, future ideas discussion and community litter pick.
25 August: Party day with sports, arts and crafts, games, music and dancing.
26 August: Beach day with sandcastle competitions, beach games and sea safety activities.
27 August: Relay races, tug of war, parachute games, team challenges and competitions to celebrate an amazing summer. Please arrive by 9:30am for a 10:00am departure.

🍎 Lunch, snacks and refreshments provided daily.
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Activity dates

Monday 27th July 2026

Start time:9:30 am
End time:3:30 pm
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Tuesday 28th July 2026

Start time:9:30 am
End time:3:30 pm
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Wednesday 29th July 2026

Start time:9:30 am
End time:3:30 pm
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Monday 3rd August 2026

Start time:9:30 am
End time:3:30 pm
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Tuesday 4th August 2026

Start time:9:30 am
End time:3:30 pm
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Wednesday 5th August 2026

Start time:9:30 am
End time:3:30 pm
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Monday 10th August 2026

Start time:9:30 am
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Tuesday 11th August 2026

Start time:9:30 am
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Wednesday 12th August 2026

Start time:9:30 am
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Monday 17th August 2026

Start time:9:30 am
End time:3:30 pm
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Tuesday 18th August 2026

Start time:9:30 am
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Wednesday 19th August 2026

Start time:9:30 am
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Monday 24th August 2026

Start time:9:30 am
End time:3:30 pm
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Tuesday 25th August 2026

Start time:9:30 am
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Wednesday 26th August 2026

Start time:9:30 am
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Thursday 27th August 2026

Start time:10:00 am
End time:4:00 pm
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