South Tyneside Holiday Activities and Food Programme

Children and young people across South Tyneside can access free, nutritious food and enriching activities over the school holidays, as the Department for Education (DFE) has confirmed funding for the holiday activities and food programme (HAF).

These free holiday clubs will support families who are eligible for benefit related free school meals. Activities include: Musical Theatre, Football, Multi-Sport, Dance and Surfing. Our 'Teen Ticket’ allows teenagers access to many attractions across South Tyneside, without a parent needing to be present.

The next programme of holiday clubs is during the school spring holidays (Tuesday 7th April - Saturday 18th April 2026). Bookings for spring activities will be available from Wednesday 18th March at 3:30pm. Keep checking back as more sessions will be added regularly!

All events are subject to availability and booking is essential

To be eligible to attend the holiday activities, children and young people must: be eligible for benefit related free school meals be aged 5 to 16 years old or up to 18 with SEND (SEND children must still qualify for free school meals) and live or go to school in South Tyneside. To book parents/carers must create an account and complete registration forms for each child, including signing the HAF Behaviour Guide.

For further information contact HAF@southtyneside.gov.uk