No Child Left Behind's Summer of Play

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No Child Left Behind’s Summer of Play event will take place on Friday 2 August 2024; which will be in place of National Play Day and feature a diverse range of children’s activities and entertainment. 

The event will include performances from local bands and an advice village where people can get support and guidance from local community organisations. Sports enthusiasts will have the chance to take advantage of active taster sessions to tie in with the Olympics and there will also be a delicious selection of food and drink for people to enjoy.

Visit the No Child Left Behind website and social media channels where full details will be shared.

Over the summer a host of fun events and activities aimed at giving children and young people the space, time and freedom to play,will return to Cheltenham as part of NCLB's Summer of Play.

In the past, over 20 local organisations have come together to offer provision to children throughout the summer. Some of the highlights have included animal experience days at Cheltenham Animal Shelter, football camps with Cheltenham Town FC and a variety of trips to Sandford Parks Lido, Laser Tag and Go Ape. 

The exciting range of experiences includes the popular holiday activities and food scheme (HAF) which is funded by the Department of Education for families eligible for benefits-related free school meals, and a grant funded activities programme for all children and young people (HAP), both commissioned by Gloucestershire County Council.