We know that school holidays can be a tricky time for parents looking to balance work and life commitments while keeping children entertained. We want children to have fun, make new friends and take part in lots of activities, even trying something new and we offer a variety of sessions for children & young people at various venues across the borough.
School Holiday 2023
The next school holiday in the borough runs from Monday 24 July – Thursday 31 August 2023 (inclusive)
For more information or to book any swimming activities, please speak to a member of the team in centre, email swimacademy@yourtrustrochdale.co.uk or call your chosen centre: Heywood Sports Village 01706 924000, Middleton Arena 0161 662 4000 or Rochdale Leisure Centre 01706 926000
Gymnastics
Your Gymnastics Camp
Your Gymnastics Camp is for children aged 5 – 12 years.
Our British Gymnastics qualified coaches are here to help whether your child is taking part in gymnastics for the first time or wanting to build on their skills.
Venue: Middleton Arena
Dates:
Monday 24 – Friday 28 July
Tuesday 29 August – Friday 1 September
Times: 8am – 3.30pm daily
Price: £20 per day or £85 per week
Activities: Gymnastics as well as arts & crafts and cinema
Things to bring: Packed lunch, snacks and drinks
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Holiday Club
Your Holiday Club
For children aged between 5 and 12 years old
Venue: Middleton Arena
Dates:
Monday 31 July – Friday 4 August
Monday 7 – Friday 11 August
Monday 14 – Friday 18 August
Monday 21 – Friday 25 August
Tuesday 29 August – Friday 1 September
Times: 8am – 5pm daily
Price: £22 per day
Activities: Activities include swimming, soft-play, arts, crafts and much more
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FRESH Holiday Club
A holiday club for children with mild to moderate additional needs. Delivered in a fun and safe environment by understanding staff.
Funded by Rochdale Council Short Break Holiday Service.
Children & Young People can access two sessions per week for each school holiday period (10 hours per week).
Venues: Heywood Sports Village and Rochdale Leisure Centre.
Activities: Activities include swimming, cycling, archery, tennis, cricket, water activities and much more!
**Activities are subject to change based on weather conditions
To book your place please contact:
Samuel Smith, Young People Programme Coordinator
samuel.smith@yourtrustrochdale.co.uk
07812 223 279

Hollingworth Lake Adventure Activities
Teddy Bear’s Paddle Picnic
If you go down to the lake today you’re sure of a big surprise!
This summer, Hollingworth Lake Adventure & Water Activity Centre is bringing outdoor fun to your summer holiday Mondays!
We all know teddies love adventures, so pack a picnic and your favourite bear and take a paddle out onto the lake in our bell boat to find your perfect picnic spot on the lakeside.
Suitable for Ages 4+.
Children must be accompanied by an adult – adults also require a ticket.
Picnic not included – please bring your own.
Dates: Monday 31 July, Monday 7 August, Monday 14 August, Monday 21 August
Time: 12pm
Cost: £8 per person
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Multi Activity
Take advantage of our multi activity days that include kayaking, raft building, sailing, windsurfing, climbing, archery and mountain biking.
Multi activity sessions are an ideal introduction to outdoor pursuits, an opportunity to make new friends and have a school holiday with a difference!
For children aged 8 years and above.
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Youth Courses
Have you ever wanted to experience kayaking, windsurfing or sailing and come away with a National Governing Body Qualification?
Head to Hollingworth Lake this school holiday and take part in a two day course. On completion, you will gain membership to Hollingworth Lake Activity Club.
Find out more

Swimming Activities
For more information or to book any swimming activity, please speak to a member of the team in centre, email swim academy@yourtrustrochdale.co.uk or contact your chosen centre: Heywood Sports Village 01706 924000, Middleton Arena 0161 662 4000, Rochdale Leisure Centre 01706 926000
All courses are 4 days. Cost = £24.40
25% discount for Swim Academy members. Cost = £18.30
Aqua Skills
A week of fun aquatic skills including fin swimming, water polo, diving, stamina missions, and lifesaving challenges.
Heywood Sports Village
Monday 14 – Friday 18 August
9.30 – 10.15am
Monday 21 – Friday 25 August
1 – 1.45pm
(Excluding Wednesdays)

Artistic Swimming
Previously known as synchronised swimming this course includes team work, expression, connection and creativity.
Heywood Sports Village
Monday 14 – Friday 18 August
10.30 – 11am & 11 – 11.30am
(Excluding Wednesdays)

Intensive Learn to Swim – Non Swimmer
ALL DATES SOLD OUT
For children aged 3 years +
Stanley 1+2 & Octopus 1
For children with little or no swimming experience. The main aim of the lessons will be to gain confidence and float.
Heywood Sports Village
Monday 31 July – Friday 4 August, Monday 7 – Friday 11 August, Monday 14 – Friday 18 August, Monday 21 – Friday 25 August
12 – 12.30pm
(Excluding Wednesdays)
Middleton Arena
Tuesday 1 – Friday 4 August and Tuesday 8 – Friday 11 August
9.45 – 10.15am
Tuesday 22 – Friday 25 August
8.45 – 9.15am
Rochdale Leisure Centre
Monday 7 – Friday 11 August and Monday 14 – Friday 18 August
9.15 – 9.45am
(Excluding Wednesdays)

Intensive Learn to Swim – Beginner Swimmer
For children aged 3 years +
Stanley 3-6 & Octopus 2,3
For swimmers that are confident moving in the water, submerging and able to propel themselves through the water with/without aids.
Heywood Sports Village
Monday 31 July – Friday 4 August, Monday 7 – Friday 11 August, Monday 14 – Friday 18 August, Monday 21 – Friday 25 August
12.30 – 1pm
(Excluding Wednesdays)
Middleton Arena – ALL DATES SOLD OUT
Tuesday 1 – Friday 4 August and Tuesday 8 – Friday 11 August
10.15 – 10.45am
Tuesday 22 – Friday 25 August
9.15 – 9.45am
Rochdale Leisure Centre – ALL DATES SOLD OUT
Monday 7 – Friday 11 August, Monday 14 – Friday 18 August, Monday 21 – Friday 25 August
9.45 – 10.15am
(Excluding Wednesdays)

Junior Lifeguard
For children aged 8 years +
Children must be able to swim 25m confidently
A survival and rescue training programme that includes lifeguarding skills, first aid, ocean awareness, distance, sports skills and health and wellbeing.
Heywood Sports Village
Monday 31 July – Friday 4 August
Monday 14 – Friday 18 August,
1 – 1.45pm
(Excluding Wednesdays)
Middleton Arena
Tuesday 15 – Friday 18 August
10.15 – 10.45am
Rochdale Leisure Centre – FULL
Monday 21 – Friday 25 August
9.15 – 10am
(Excluding Wednesdays)

Snorkelling – Beginners
ALL DATES SOLD OUT
For children aged 8 years +
Children must be able to swim 25 metres
An introduction to basic snorkelling involving swimming along the surface of the water and enjoying the underwater world equipped with a mask, snorkel and fins.
Heywood Sports Village
Monday 7 – Friday 11 August
10.30 – 11.15am
Monday 21 – Friday 25 August
9.30 – 10.15am
(Excluding Wednesdays)
Middleton Arena
Tuesday 15 – Friday 18 August
8.45 – 9.30am
Rochdale Leisure Centre
Monday 31 July – Friday 4 August
9.15 – 10am
(Excluding Wednesdays)

Snorkelling – Advanced
For children aged 8 years +
Children must be able to swim 50 metres
The course involves under water routines, understanding underwater communication skills and fin swimming.
Heywood Sports Village
Monday 7 – Friday 11 August
1 – 1.45pm
Monday 21 – Friday 25 August
10.15 – 11am
(Excluding Wednesdays)
Middleton Arena – FULL
Tuesday 15 – Friday 18 August
9.30 – 10.15am
Rochdale Leisure Centre – FULL
Monday 31 July – Friday 4 August
9.15 – 10am
(Excluding Wednesdays)

Stroke Improvement Clinic
For swimmers who are improving their strokes so that good streamlining is apparent and the limb movements and aquatic breathing is correct for the 3 main swimming strokes.
Heywood Sports Village
Monday 31 July – Friday 4 August
10.30 – 11am & 11 – 11.30am
Monday 21 – Friday 25 August
11 – 11.30am
(Excluding Wednesdays)
Middleton Arena
Tuesday 22 – Friday 25 August
9.45 – 10.15am & 10.15 – 10.45am
Rochdale Leisure Centre
Monday 7 – Friday 11 August
9.15 – 9.45am & 9.45 – 10.15am
(Excluding Wednesdays)
