Below is a compiled list of available activities for this summer holiday in Walsall! No matter what your kids enjoy, you're sure to find something perfect for them.
Monday 28 July – Sunday 3 August
ALL WEEK: SUMMER HOLIDAY POOL PROGRAMME(Bloxwich Leisure Centre, Walsall Gala Baths, Oak Park Leisure Centre and Darlaston Swimming Pool) – For timetables go to http://bit.ly/1wuyXdH and click on the individual leisure centre or call 01922 710295 for Bloxwich, 01922 653150 for Gala Baths, 01543 452849 for Oak Park and 0121 526 7473 for Darlaston.
WALSALL ARBORETUM: Splash pad open 11am-5pm daily weather permitting.
WILLENHALL MEMORIAL PARK: Splash pad open 10am-4pm daily weather permitting.
KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELDS: Splash pad open 10am-4pm daily weather permitting.
PELSALL EDC SUMMER SWIM SCHOOL (Monday to Friday).Classes for children at stages 1 to 4. Cost is £20 – for information and to book call 01922 658080.
SPORTS 4 ALL HOLIDAY CAMPS(Monday to Friday) – Oak Park and Walsall Wood Leisure Centres – activities for 8-14-year-olds. 9am – 4pm daily with early bird option from 8-9am and extra fun from 4-5pm. Cost is £11 per day, £45 for one week plus £1 each for early bird/extra fun option. Call Oak Park on 01543 452849 or Bloxwich on 01922 710295 to book.
WALSALL JUNIOR ATHLETIC CLUB SUMMER ACADEMY(Monday to Friday).Venue is St Francis of Assisi School, Erdington Road. Times are 9-10am daily for four to seven-year-olds and 10.30am -2.30pm(8-15 years). Cost is £15 for mini academy and £40 for full academy. More information and place availability on 01922 658080.
NEW ART GALLERY(except Monday):Explore the gallery’s collections with the art cart. It includes three different free activities which change monthly as the cart moves to a new location in the gallery.
NEW ART GALLERY(except Monday): Frisky bags.Rucksacks full of activities to help you explore the gallery as a family. Great for families with six-12-year-olds.Free to borrow from reception.
NEW ART GALLERY(except Monday): Come and explore the family gallery. Dress up as a Victorian dandy, create some computer art, compose a song on the xylophone or play dominoes with pictures.Tuesday- Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday midday-4pm.
POSITIVE ACTIVITIES PROGRAMME Range of activities, including trips, for five to 19-year-olds(up to 24-years-old for people with learning difficulties/disabilities . Full programme and booking details http://www.mywalsall.org/positive/
Monday 28 July
FOREST ARTS CENTRE: Children’s films – Free Birds(U) at 11am. £3, £2 concessions, group saver £7(admits 4 including one full price ticket)
BENTLEY, MONMOUTH AVENUE: Family fun day (10.30am-4pm)
Tuesday 29 July
FOREST ARTS CENTRE: Children’s films- Escape from Planet Earth at 11am. £3, £2 concessions, group saver £7(admits 4 including one full price ticket)
BLAKENALL LIBRARY: Dinosaurs do more than roar (10-11.30am) – family themed craft and storytelling activity.Pre-bookings on 01922 714967.
Wednesday 30 July
WALSALL LEATHER MUSEUM: Aliens v Monsters mask making .Make your own alien or monster masks. Times are 10.30am-12.30pm(5-7’s accompanied by an adult) and 1.30-3.30pm(8-12’s). £1.50 per child and booking essential on 01922 652288.
NEW ART GALLERY: How does your garden grow? Make a giant bloom that’s perfect whatever the weather. Free drop in workshop between 1 and 3pm.
HOLLAND PARK, BROWNHILLS:Family fun day.(10.30am-4pm)
FOREST ARTS CENTRE: Children’s films – Tinkerbell and the Pirate Fairy(U) at 11am. £3, £2 concessions, group saver £7(admits 4 including one full price ticket)
ALDRIDGE LIBRARY:Dinosaur fun stories and craft(2.30-3.30pm) – family themed event.
BEECHDALE LIBRARY:Jungle Adventures(10-11.30am)- family themed storytelling and craft activities.
WALSALL WOOD LIBRARY: Mythical Mayhem(10.30-midday) –family themed storytelling and craft activities. Pre-bookings on 01922 655572.
Thursday 31 July:
WALSALL LEATHER MUSEUM: Drop in and make a 3D animal with Ruth Radcliffe.Drop in at any point between 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm. Admission is free.
FOREST ARTS CENTRE: Children’s films – The Lego Movie(U)at 11am. £3, £2 concessions, group saver £7(admits 4 including one full price ticket)
BLOXWICH LIBRARY:Jungle Adventures(10-11.30am) – family themed storytelling and craft activities.
PELSALL LIBRARY:Dinosaurs do more than roar(10-11.30am) – family themed craft and storytelling activity.
SOUTH WALSALL LIBRARY:Sohan Kailey Indian Myths and Legends(10.30am) – family themed event.
DARLASTON LIBRARY:Sohan Kailey Indian Myths and Legends(midday) – family themed event.
WILLENHALL LIBRARY:Sohan Kailey Indian Myths and Legends(2.30pm) – family themed event.
Friday 1 August:
NEW ART GALLERY: Come and make your own vessels similar to the ones by Michael Petri which are on display. Workshop for children aged 4+ between 11-12.30pm or 1-2.30pm. Cost is £2.50 per child and advance booking needed on 01922 654400.
NEW ART GALLERY: Arts award: Begin your arts journey and gain the discover level award. Suitable for five to nine-year-olds.Sessions are 11-12.30pm and 1-3pm. To complete the award you must attend both sessions. Cost is £6 with pre-booking essential on 01922 654400.
PHEASEY LIBRARY:Theatrical make up(2.30-3.30pm)- for children aged 10+. Pre-bookings on 01922 654865.
RUSHALL LIBRARY:Dinosaurs do more than roar(10-11.30am) – family themed craft and storytelling activity. Pre-bookings on 01922 721310.
Monday 4 August – Sunday 10 August
ALL WEEK
SUMMER HOLIDAY POOL PROGRAMME(Bloxwich Leisure Centre, Walsall Gala Baths, Oak Park Leisure Centre and Darlaston Swimming Pool) – For timetables go to http://bit.ly/1wuyXdH and click on the individual leisure centre or call 01922 710295 for Bloxwich, 01922 653150 for Gala Baths, 01543 452849 for Oak Park and 0121 526 7473 for Darlaston.
WALSALL ARBORETUM: Splash pad open 11am-5pm daily weather permitting.
WILLENHALL MEMORIAL PARK: Splash pad open 10am-4pm daily weather permitting.
KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELDS: Splash pad open 10am-4pm daily weather permitting.
PELSALL EDC SUMMER SWIM SCHOOL(Monday to Friday).Classes for children at stages 1 to 4. Cost is £20. To book and for more information call 01922 658080.
SPORTS 4 ALL HOLIDAY CAMPS(Monday to Friday) – Oak Park and Walsall Wood Leisure Centres – activities for 8-14-year-olds. 9am – 4pm daily with early bird option from 8-9am and extra fun from 4-5pm. Cost is £11 per day, £45 for one week plus £1 each for early bird/extra fun option. Call Oak Park on 01543 452849 or Bloxwich on 01922 710295 to book.
NEW ART GALLERY(except Monday):Explore the gallery’s collections with the art cart. It includes three different free activities which change monthly as the cart moves to a new location in the gallery.
NEW ART GALLERY(except Monday): Frisky bags.Rucksacks full of activities to help you explore the gallery as a family. Great for families with six-12-year-olds.Free to borrow from reception.
NEW ART GALLERY(except Monday):Tod bags.Brand new and aimed at three to five-year-olds. Each bag explores one artwork in the Garman Ryan collection. Free to borrow from reception.
NEW ART GALLERY(except Monday): Come and explore the family gallery. Dress up as a Victorian dandy, create some computer art, compose a song on the xylophone or play dominoes with pictures.Tuesday- Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday midday-4pm.
POSITIVE ACTIVITIES PROGRAMME Range of activities, including trips, for five to 19-year-olds(up to 24-years-old for people with learning difficulties/disabilities . Full programme and booking details http://www.mywalsall.org/positive/
Monday 4 August
KINGS HILL PARK, DARLASTON:Family fun day(10.30am-4pm)
Tuesday 5 August:
NEW INVENTION LIBRARY:Diggory Digger and the Dinosaur (10.30-11.30am) – storytelling and craft activities for all the family.
WILLENHALL LIBRARY:Spider Sandwich(10.30-11.30am) – storytelling and craft activities for all the family.Pre-bookings on 01922 650771.
Wednesday 6 August:
WALSALL LEATHER MUSEUM: Super Heroes. Create your own textile superhero or heroine. Times are 10.30am-12.30pm(5-7’s accompanied by an adult) and 1.30-3.30pm(8-12’s). £1.50 per child and booking essential on 01922 652288.
WALSALL MUSEUM: Make a war horse puppet.Create your own war horse puppet reflecting the important roles horses played in the First World War.Under 7s will require help from an adult. Drop in between 10.30am – 12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm. Admission free.
NEW ART GALLERY: Make your own junk head portrait sculpture. Free drop in workshop between 1 and 3pm.
ALDRIDGE LIBRARY:Photography(2.30-3.30pm) – for ages 10+
BEECHDALE LIBRARY:Fishy Tales(10-11.30am)- family themed storytelling and craft activities. Pre-bookings on 01922 655890.
PELSALL COMMON: Family fun day(10.30am-4pm)
BLOXWICH LIBRARY:Jewellery making((2-3.30pm) – for ages 10+
Thursday 7 August
CENTRAL CHILDREN’S LIBRARY:Dragons(2.15-3.15pm) – family themed event. Pre-booking from 12 July on 01922 653120.
BLAKENALL LIBRARY: Fishy Tales(10-11.30am) – family themed storytelling and craft activities. Pre-bookings on 01922 714967.
PELSALL LIBRARY:Fishy Tales(10-11.30am) – family themed storytelling and craft activities.
PLECK LIBRARY: Spider Sandwich(10.30-midday) – family themed craft and storytelling activity.Pre-bookings on 01922 654860.
Friday 8 August
NEW ART GALLERY: Learn how to make a clay model. Workshop for children aged 4+ between 11-12.30pm or 1-2.30pm. Cost is £2.50 per child and advance booking needed on 01922 654400.
NEW ART GALLERY: Arts award: Begin your arts journey and gain the discover level award. Suitable for five to nine-year-olds.Sessions are 11-12.30pm and 1-3pm. To complete the award you must attend both sessions. Cost is £6 with pre-booking essential on 01922 654400.
WALSALL WOOD LIBRARY: Poet Chris White visiting the library(10.30am) – family themed event.Pre-bookings on 01922 655572.
CENTRAL CHILDREN’S LIBRARY: Poet Chris White visiting the library(2.30pm) – family themed event.Pre-booking from 12 July on 01922 653120.
BROWNHILLS LIBRARY:Wind and Weather(10.30-11.30am) – family themed event.Pre-bookings on 01922 650730.
RUSHALL LIBRARY:Fishy Tales(10-11.15am) – family themed storytelling and craft activities. Pre-bookings on 01922 721310.
SOUTH WALSALL LIBRARY:Diggory Digger and the Dinosaurs(10.30-11.30am) – family themed craft and storytelling activities.
STREETLY LIBRARY:Hippy Bracelet workshop(2.30-3.30pm) – for ages 10+
