We have a host of activities taking place over the summer holiday. All events are bookable online, and if you have any questions you can call Hollingworth Lake Activity Centre Reception on 01706 370499 or email Holwac.Reception@yourtrustrochdale.co.uk. The 2024 summer programme will be available nearer the time, but for an example of what takes place, see our 2023 activities below.
Multi Activity Mornings
Our multi activity package for children aged 8 years and above runs over four mornings in the school holidays and includes kayaking, raft building, sailing, windsurfing, bell boat, paddleboarding, Giant SUP and team building activities.
Multi activity sessions are an ideal introduction to outdoor pursuits, an opportunity to make new friends and have a school holiday with a difference!
Make sure to bring a towel, shoes you don’t mind getting wet, swimming kit, a drink and a snack.
Tuesday – Friday throughout the summer holidays
9.30am – 12.30pm
For children aged 8 years and above
Youth One-Day Paddlesport Course
The Youth One-day Paddlesport Course is designed for children aged 8 years and above and is an ideal introduction to paddlesports. Using both Sit on Top Kayaks and Paddleboards you will be introduced to basic Paddlesport skills as well as aspects of safety and rescue.
On completion, you will gain membership to Hollingworth Lake Activity Club, which runs weekly sessions throughout the year.
Make sure to bring a towel, shoes you don’t mind getting wet, swimming kit and lunch.
Mondays throughout the summer holidays
10am – 4pm
For children aged 8 years and above
Youth Sailing Stage 1 & 2 Course
The Youth Sailing Stage 1 & 2 course is run over two consecutive days and is designed to teach children aged 8 years and above some of the basic skills needed to sail a small dinghy.
You will cover various sailing techniques including controlling speed, turning the boat and capsize recovery and learn some basic sailing theory such as rules of the road, rigging and basic wind awareness.
By the end of the course you will have a range of sailing skills and background knowledge and will be well on the way to becoming a confident and independent sailor!
On completion, you will gain membership to Hollingworth Lake Activity Club, which runs weekly sessions throughout the year.
Make sure to bring a towel, shoes you don’t mind getting wet, swimming kit and lunch.
Tuesday – Wednesday throughout the summer holidays
10am – 4pm
For children aged 8 and above
For children aged 8 and above
Youth Windsurfing Stage 1 & 2 Course
The Youth Windsurfing Stage 1 & 2 course is run over two consecutive days and designed to teach children aged 8 years and above some of the basic windsurfing skills needed to control your board and sail.
You will cover various windsurfing techniques including controlling speed, turning the board and self-rescue and learn some basic windsurfing theory such as rules of the road, rigging and basic wind awareness.
By the end of the course you will have a range of windsurfing skills and background knowledge and will be well on the way to becoming a confident and independent windsurfer.
On completion, you will gain membership to Hollingworth Lake Activity Club, which runs weekly sessions throughout the year.
Make sure to bring a towel, shoes you don’t mind getting wet, swimming kit and lunch.
Thursday – Friday throughout the summer holidays
10am – 4pm
For children aged 8 and above
For children aged 8 and above
