OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB | lpf-kiddiesclub

OUR OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB

What we do

LPF Kiddies Club runs activities during most school holidays except the December half term. Providing low costing enrichment programmes in safe and nurturing environments where children from the local community can come together to develop their learning skills, build strong friendships and create lasting memories that they will cherish for a life time. We work to enable children to achieve their full potential by improving their levels of aspiration and progression throughout the primary stages of their education.

LPF Kiddies Club delivers sessions where the parents are brought into the learning environment and are encouraged and supported as they become an integral part of their child's learning experiences. We combine education and learning with fun and engaging experiences to help the children develop emotionally, physically, intellectually, creatively and socially. Our Holiday Club consist of a variety of outings and activities from cooking, swimming, arts and crafts, science club, book club, and a whole lot more. We go on regular trips, create unique learning experiences and host special events for the club children, their families, and the community as a whole.

We always emphasise on MAKING LEARNING MEANINGFUL AND FUN

Our office hours are:

School term time: 10am - 5pm

School holidays time: 8.30am - 6pm (wrap around - between 8.30am and 9.30am as well as 4 and 6pm)

Holiday club sessions: Monday to Friday - 9.30am till 4pm

Drop off and collection times may vary dependent upon the days scheduled activities. We offer an extended day/ wrap around care service which are charged at an additional rate per hour on club days when we finish at 4pm. Additional charges may be occurred for trips, events, or special activities but you will be notified in advance if this is the case.

Registered club members will be sent information about the programme of events for each school holiday no less than 2 week before the school holidays begin which will outline a timetable of what will be on offer, specific requirements and booking details.

Children will be required to have the following every club day:

Suitably dressed for the weather
Sensible walking shoes
Sun protection where needed.
Oyster card with money for travel (over 11) if we are traveling by train.
Healthy packed lunch with a drink, extra water, and evening snacks (no nuts, fizzy drinks or glass bottles)

ATTENDANCE

Please encourage children to be punctual to club, all children are expected to arrive on time and be collected on time each day.

MOBILE PHONES AND VALUABLES

Children are allowed to have their phones on them during holiday club to contact home in emergencies or to confirm travel arrangements but will not be allowed to use them during club activities unless given permission to do so. We ask that children do not bring pocket game consoles, expensive jewellery, or any other valuable items to club as we do not accept responsibility for any loss or damages.

DRESS CODE

We ask that children be dressed appropriately for the day’s activity also taking into consideration the weather. Clothing must be sensible, modest, and practical for the activities- bare midriffs and spaghetti straps are not permitted. Girls are not permitted to wear make-up, artificial nails, and false eyelashes or colour contact lenses.

We also work to strengthen family units and support positive family environments

We understand that children raised in strong and stable home environments are more likely to achieve a positive future and a greater sense of well-being and so we work with the family unit as a whole to:

Foster positive home learning environments
Encourage and support parents to take a proactive role in their child’s learning
Become more confident in their engagement in their child’s educational journey through mainstream school

LPF Kiddies Club provides opportunities for parents to gain relevant information and ideas on making positive choices about the way they are bringing up their child, we help them to access services and support available to them, we support them in gaining new skills, provide volunteering opportunities and deliver workshops and training sessions that helps to build their confidence and a greater sense of self-esteem.

Each Week at LPF Kiddies Club C.I.C School Holiday Club

A typical LPF Kiddies Club School Holiday Club week would consist of these types of activities and outings:

Learn a New Skill session - baking, gardening, nature hunt, arts and crafts, basic cooking, sewing
Literacy & Maths Tuition session - based on the National curriculum and suitable for your Childs Key stage level
Science Club - learn a wide range of S.T.E.M skills, work with scientist, visit scientific organisations or professionals
Educational visit - to Museums, Libraries, Art Galleries and Places of interest.
Book Club -reading development through sharing stories, creating stories and completing book reviews

Please note that children must be a registered member of our School Holiday club to take part in any of the low cost trips and outings.

We have a variety of clubs running during the holidays for you and your child to choose from including:

Next Holiday Programme

Skills development

We conduct a range of programmes during school holidays designed to equip children and young people with essential life skills, including financial literacy, entrepreneurship, self-regulation, resilience, confidence, teamwork, communication, and leadership.

Our initiatives offer multiple avenues for personal development, skill enhancement, social engagement, and emotional support. Participation in these activities enables young individuals to incrementally strengthen their confidence, cultivate a positive self-image, and acquire skills necessary for navigating diverse life situations with increased assurance.

Cultural Trips

We take regular educational visits to Museums, Librarys, Art galleries, Farms and places of interest to give the children an opprtunity to explore the world around them and learn about interesting people, places and things.

At LPF Kiddies Club, we are committed to recognising and celebrating the diverse histories and cultures of all nations represented by our members.

We organise an annual Black History Month event, focusing on African and Caribbean culture as well as community engagement. The program includes traditional workshops and performances, offering families the opportunity to participate in a range of interactive activities, arts and crafts sessions, and educational workshops aimed at highlighting the cultural significance of each artistic piece. We facilitate engaging games and competitions to promote participation and learning.

Arts and Crafts Projects

Our Access to Art, arts and Craft project allows the children to explore a variety of art mediums and disciplines, in a variety of settings from a range of creatives and professional artist. We give children opportunities to produce unique pieces of personalised artwork independently or collectively. We allow the children to express themselves through their work whilst developing the skills needed to complete each project.

Trips to museums, theaters, places of interest and our local parks

We create plenty of opportunities for children to explore new places both locally and around London city. We enjoy visiting our local parks to explore, investigate, run and play, reinforcing the idea that Greenwich is a great place to live and grow up.

Backyard Campout

At our backyard campout children must prove they are brave enough to first go on a late night walk through the local neighbourhood and green spaces before spending the night sleeping in their tents. We finish the night off by playing group games at the campsite followed by a BBQ, hot chocolate and marshmellows before bed.

Beach Trip

During the summer holidays we take a group of the clubs children for a day trip to the beach to build sand castles, do pond dipping, to paddle in the sea and eat ice cream.