Aware that many families in our communities will be unable to afford summer holidays or even away days following the Covid-19 pandemic we would like to offer a series of 6 free themed family play days. Using themes such as At the Seaside, Lost in Space, Jungle Adventures, Discovering the Past, A Day at the Circus and the Community Olympics, we will provide a carousal of arts, crafts, sports, culture and healthy eating based activities, as well as a providing a themed picnic lunch for everyone. The activities will be designed for families to enjoy together, with soft touch educational tie ins to support on going learning. We hope these days will give families fun summer memories as we move in to the new normal, as well as bringing together community members and forming new support networks. We will also have representatives from various advocate services offering information around food banks, housing etc to offer support to those who may need it.
What we'll deliver:
- Sea Side themed family fun day
- Lost in Space themed family fun day
- Jungle Adventures themed family fun day
- Discovering the Past themed family fun day
- Day at the Circus themed family fun day
- Community Olympics themed family fun day
Why it's a great idea:
The project will:
- create a new community of families in grindon and across the city,
- create a collection fun, safe and engaging family play events, creating positive feelings and something no cost to look forward too,
- allow access to face to face support in a low pressure environment,
- ensure families are fed on the days they attend
- bring back community spirit
- help those who have struggled with isolation to re integrate in to a community and connect with the community centre and the wider offer
-provide volunteering opportunities
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Steps to get it done:
- Schedule and plan each day
- Advertise the days
- Book participants on to the days
- Deliver the event days
