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HOLIDAYS, ACTIVITIES AND FOOD PROGRAMME
Free holiday activities, healthy meals, and outdoor adventures for eligible children.
WHAT IS THE HOLIDAY, ACTIVITIES AND FOOD (HAF) PROGRAMME?
The holiday activities and food (HAF) programme provides healthy meals, enriching activities, and free childcare places to children from low-income families, benefiting their health, wellbeing and learning.
Enriching Activities
Mount Cook Adventure Centre provides a mix of physical and creative activities designed to empower participants and build lasting skills.​
Healthy Meals
Nutritious, balanced meals prepared with care. We involve children in food preparation to build confidence and learn about healthy eating.
Peer Support
Professional instructors, peer support, and family engagement create a safe, welcoming environment where every child can thrive.
ACTIVITIES AND ITINERARY
Our Activities
Take part in a variety of activities such as...​
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High Ropes
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Via Ferrata
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Archery
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Orienteering
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Bushcraft
Daily Itinerary
We can host up to 20 people each day.
8:45 - 9:30 - Arrival
9:30 - 12:30 - Outdoor activities and cooking themed games
12:30 - 13:00 - Lunch
13:00 - Pick up!
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR A HAF FUNDED TRIP?
Free Places for Eligible Children
Children in Reception to Year 11 who receive benefits-related Free School Meals are eligible for completely free places at Mount Cook Adventure Centre.
Great for teenagers and older children to try something exciting and new
Immersed in nature
Highly trained staff with lots of experience and accreditations
Healthy delicious food from our inhouse kitchen team
Waterproofs and walking boots available to borrow
Dates Available
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1st April
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7th April
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8th April
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9th April
THE IMPACT OF HAF FUNDING
Learning New Skills
Children develop outdoor competence, physical skills, and creative abilities through instructor-led activities.
Social Connection
Reducing isolation and building lasting friendships with peers in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Health & Nutrition
Access to healthy meals and learning about nutrition, supporting physical wellbeing and healthy habits.
WHO HELPS OFFER THESE TRIPS?
The holiday activities and food (HAF) programme, known locally in Derbyshire as ‘It’s About Me’, provides support to children from low-income families during the Easter, Summer and Christmas holiday periods.
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Funded by the Department for Education, It’s About Me holiday clubs are coordinated by national sport for development charity, StreetGames in partnership with Derbyshire County Council and delivered by local activity providers.​
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StreetGames realised that children from low-income households are more likely to experience food insecurity and social isolation, miss out on physical activity and enriching experiences and fall behind in development and well-being. The HAF programme is a direct response to this, providing free nutritious meals, enriching activities and safe environments for eligible children, benefiting their health, wellbeing and learning.
