Holiday Clubs

There are many mainstream holiday clubs running for children aged from three to 19 years. Some of these are free, but most charge on a half, full day or weekly basis. These clubs are often very willing and able to support children with additional needs. For further details, contact the Family Information Service on 0118 935 2255.

Clubs for Children with Additional Needs

There are two local holiday clubs running specifically for children with additional needs, whether this is a learning, physical or sensory need.  

Crossroads Holiday Play Scheme

This is for children aged one to 10 years and their siblings, and is free to families who are resident in the Wokingham Borough. It runs in the Summer holidays at Wokingham Youth and Community Centre. One-to-one support can be provided if required.

Crossroads do need to carry out an assessment before children attend, so must be contacted well in advance of the holiday break.

Tel: 0118 979 5324

Email: crossroads@wokingham10.orangehome.co.uk

Thumbs-Up Holiday Club

This runs during the Easter and Summer holiday, and is for children aged three to 19 years-old. The staff-to-child ratio is 1:2. The club is based in Addington School in Woodley, but children do not have to be pupils at the school in order to attend. A wide variety of activities are provided, including soft play and visiting entertainers.

Tel: 0118 947 1196

Email: bookings@thumbsupclub.co.uk

Clubs Outside the Wokingham Borough

There are several clubs in the surrounding areas that also run specifically for children with additional needs

Disability Challengers

Disability Challengers runs activity projects in the Guildford area. It offers adventure and sporting activities during Easter and Summer holidays for young people aged 13 years and above.

Tel: 01483 579 390

Reading Mencap Holiday Club

Reading Mencap runs a club during Easter and Summer holidays for children aged 4 to 15 years.

Tel: 0118 977 5195

Spectrum Holiday Play Club

The Club is based at the Norcot Early Years Centre in Tilehurst, Reading. It can support a small number of children with additional needs, aged three to seven years within their mainstream holiday club. Runs at Easter and Summer holidays.

Tel:0118 901 5618

WAMDSAD - Windsor Ascot Maidenhead District Sports Association for the Disabled

WAMDSAD manages a sports-based holiday club for children with additional needs and their siblings aged five years and above. Runs from Windsor Leisure Centre.

Tel:01628 627 690

Further Support

For more information see the Holiday chapter in the CAN - Children with Additional Needs - Guide.

There are several other clubs outside of the Wokingham Borough area, and also many mainstream holiday clubs available during the Easter and Summer holidays that are able to accommodate children with additional needs.

Contact the Family Information Service for more information. Tel: 0118 935 2255.