Free holiday club places this summer
The council’s popular Holiday Food and Fun programme is back this summer providing free, fun activities and healthy lunches for children across Royal Greenwich.
Thousands of eligible children can get a free place at holiday clubs all over the borough, offering everything from sports and arts to music and outdoor adventures.
There are over 23,000 individual places available this year, over 2000 more than 2024, of which there are 2,380 places available for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Each eligible family can sign up to 16 days of free holiday provision across the summer.
A parent whose child went to a participating club last year said: “It’s been great having a safe space for my son with SEN who is looked after by a fantastic team. Food is a massive issue for him, and the staff have been excellent helping him with trying new foods.”
Councillor Adel Khaireh, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People said: “We know how important Holiday Food and Fun is to so many families across our borough, and this year we are really spoilt for choice as clubs are putting on a great range of activities – and we have even more places available. Thinking about what to do with the kids during the holiday can be a real headache, but Holiday Food and Fun is here to match your children with a club that they’ll love.
“Beyond that, we have free holiday meals and activities at our libraries and leisure centres too, so there’s something for every family to get involved with.”
Who can sign up?
If your child is aged 4 to 16, and eligible for or receiving benefits, they can get a free holiday club space this summer. Visit royalgreenwich.gov.uk/holidayfoodandfun to see a map of holiday clubs and contact providers directly to book your spot.
Free holiday meals will also be on offer for all children this summer at libraries and leisure centres across the borough. Young Greenwich, the council’s youth service, provides free or low-cost activities at youth hubs all year round too.