Summer Activity Blog 2025
19th June 2025
Looking for exciting activities to keep the kids entertained this summer? We've collated a fantastic guide to what's on in our local area! Scroll down to find information on sports camps, coding clubs, HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) programmes, and free swimming sessions. Make the most of your summer!
Summer Rugby Camp at Stourbridge Rugby Club
We’re thrilled to announce the Elevate Performance Academy Summer Rugby Camp at Stourbridge Rugby Club – and we’d love your help sharing it with your students and families!
Ages: 5–11
Dates: Multiple weeks from July 21st – August 26th
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Stourbridge Rugby Club
What to expect:
- Learn new skills
- Improve rugby knowledge
- Make new friends
- Win awards
- And most importantly... have LOTS of fun!
Whether students are brand-new to rugby or already playing, this is a brilliant way to stay active and engaged over summer.
Questions? Contact us at admin@elevate-performance.uk
Summer Sports Camp at Tenterfields and other locations
Summer HAF (Holidays Activities and Food Programme)
Real Arts Workshops are a provider of Arts workshops and are delighted to have been funded by Dudley MBC and the Department for Education to provide Summer HAF (Holiday Activities and Food Programme) Specialist Arts, Craft & BSL (British Sign Language) activities.
They have many years’ experience of delivering HAF schemes in Wolverhampton and Walsall but this is their first time delivering one in Dudley and they are very excited to be leading on a wide range of high-quality arts experiences for young people.
These are FREE sessions for eligible* young people in Dudley aged 7-16.
* Eligible families will have received notification from the council.
They are holding our sessions at Green Park Community Centre, Watsons Green Road, Dudley DY2 7LG
Between 10am and 2pm on these 5 days:
Monday 4th – Friday 8th August 2025
There is no charge for these sessions: all tuition, high quality resources and a packed lunch are included.
Please find their poster for this scheme attached and the online link to Dudley HAF site is: https://www.dudleyholidayactivities.org.uk
To book a place, parents/carers must register their child via the Booking Lab platform.
Summer at DBleisure!
NEW!! 'Quids In' Badminton at Crystal and Duncan Edwards Leisure Centres!
Get active for less this summer with our ‘Quids In’ badminton sessions - exclusively for 8 to 15 year olds! Play for just £1.
Just bring yourself, a friend and equipment - alternatively, equipment is available free of charge at the centres*
*A £5 refundable deposit is required per player.
Courts are available from Tuesday 22 July to Friday 29 August on selected dates and times - subject to availability.
Junior intensive swimming lessons this July and August at Crystal and Duncan Edwards Leisure Centres
Get your little ones water confident and ready for summer at Crystal and Duncan Edwards!
Our intensive swimming lessons are suitable for children aged 4 years and above who are weak or non-swimmers.
Summer holiday activities!
Keep the kids happy and active during the school holidays.
Crystal, Duncan Edwards, Halesowen leisure centres and the Dell Stadium have activities for all ages to enjoy!
Available from Tuesday 22 July to Sunday 31 August inclusive, enjoy sessions such as free swimming, soft play, under 5s splash time, Waikiki Waves family disco, Quids in football and more... there’s something for everyone!
Terms and conditions apply to sessions. Activities vary between facilities and may be subject to change.
For more information visit our website or call 01384 812800.
Free swimming for eligible children
Available at Crystal, Duncan Edwards and Halesowen leisure centres from Tuesday 22 July to Sunday 31 August inclusive!
People who have not previously registered for free swimming must do so at www.freeswimindudley.co.uk in advance of their swim. Numbers are limited and entry will be on a first come first served basis. All children must be supervised by a responsible adult aged 18 or over.
Extend learning with the Python in Pieces Summer Coding Camp!
Designed especially for the summer holidays, the coding camp is student-led with support for parents and carergivers. It's the perfect way to keep young minds engaged and learning over the summer break.
Ideal for children aged 8–13, the camp includes:
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Engaging, creative coding projects
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Step-by-step guidance
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Flexible, at-home activities to suit all schedules
To register for free, please see the link here: www.2simple.com/python-in-pieces-summer-coding-camp/
