Central Bedfordshire Council’s (CBC) popular Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is returning this summer!

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It offers eligible children across the region access to free, fun-filled activities and nutritious meals throughout the school holidays.

Funded by the Department for Education, the HAF programme is designed to support school aged children from reception year up to year 11 who are in receipt of benefit-related free school meals.

The programme provides a wide range of engaging activities, including sports and games, arts and crafts, performing arts, and multi-activity holiday clubs plus some exciting trips out to local theatres. There are also opportunities for children to go behind the scenes with some of the animals at Woburn Safari Park and Whipsnade Zoo.

The HAF funded sessions also ensures that every child attending a face-to-face activity receives a healthy lunch, easing the pressure on families during the summer break.

The programme is inclusive and welcomes children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Sessions will run across various locations in Central Bedfordshire from late July through August, with activities delivered by trained and experienced staff.

Parents of eligible children should now have received a unique 16-digit booking code via email or text; one for each eligible child. That code should be used to reserve places through HolidayActivities.com. Any parent who thinks their child is eligible for the HAF programme but has not received a code should speak to their child’s school.

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