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Essex ActivAte - Holiday and Food Programme

Active Essex manage the ActivAte Holiday and Food clubs for children across Essex and Thurrock. Holiday Clubs are FREE for primary and secondary aged children who are eligible for benefits based free school meals. There is also a small number of spaces available for children from low income families or who would benefit throungh social interaction during the holidays and these can be accessed through a Professional referral. Details are on our website.

Visit the Essex ActivAte website to find out how to book your child onto a club using the Holiday Activities Booking platform.  These clubs are funded by the Department of Education. 

Who can use this service?

How are services delivered?

School aged children and young people across Essex (excluding Southend). Click here for more information on how to book your holiday activities.

In person at many different venues across Essex. See our webpage for a full list. 

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Essex ActivAte - Holiday and Food Programme

haf@activeessex.org

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Various clubs are available across Essex
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Visit our website for further details: https://www.activeessex.org/children-young-people/essex-activate/

Service can be delivered face to face




Service last updated 12/06/2026
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