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The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme aims to provide support for families in Derby by providing free activities and meals during school holidays and beyond. The fund aims to achieve the following for children and young people:
The Holiday Activities and Food Programme Project is funded by the Department for Education. For more information please visit the Derby City Council Website.
The YMCA Y-Kidz HAF Provision is FREE to attend-but you must register and have a HAF Code.
Landau Forte Moorhead, Brackens La, Alvaston, Derby DE24 0AN
Dale Community Primary School, Porter Rd, Belvoir St, Derby DE23 6NL
Please read the important information regarding our Holiday Clubs below, to ensure your child has everything they need.
If your child is in receipt of benefits related free school meals and would like to book a Holiday Activities and Food place in the School holidays, you will need a unique code.
Your child’s school should have shared a letter or email with you containing your child’s code. The new codes issued from February 2024 onwards will remain with your child while they attend their current school. Please keep the code in a safe place as you will need this for future bookings. If you lose your code, please contact your child’s school.
The Holiday Activities and Food Programme is for children who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals. Eligible children can attend holiday sessions with free activities and nutritious meals. There are a number of providers offering a range of activities in wards all across the city.
Children should wear suitable clothing (for indoor and outdoor activities) for a fun packed day, trainers and a raincoat. Please note that children should not be dressed in sandals or open-toe shoes.
Written in accordance with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (2014), we ask that all parents/carers read our policies linked below.
If you require hard copies, please ask a member of our on-site Y-Kidz team.
There are many ways in which you can support YMCA Derbyshire in our mission to support young people in local the area.
By donating, you will enable us to continue providing the specialised support we believe every young person deserves. You can sign up for a regular monthly donation or make a one-off payment. To donate and for further information about what your donation can provide, click the button below.
There are various ways you can get involved. You may wish to take part in an exercise challenge, have your very own Sleep Easy at any time of year or Small Talks Big Difference Tea Talk event. We’ve included more information below and we’d love to hear your ideas too.
Partnerships can make a lifetime of difference; by choosing us as your ‘Charity of the Year’, you can help us in our mission to change the lives of young people in Derbyshire. For the many ways to get involved, and the benefits of a partnership with us, click the button below.
By volunteering with us, you could change a life! By volunteering with YMCA Derbyshire, you will have a part in helping us achieve our goals and positively impact lives of our learners, residents and local community. For further information about volunteering, click below.
