Tower Hamlets HAF Club

Programme Overview

For Primary aged Children 5-11

Based at the Social Yoga Studio in Hackney Wick, Children will take part in a two-week mindful programme offering a balanced mix of creative, physical, and outdoor activities.

Each day is self-contained, meaning children can attend for one day, several days, or the full programme without missing out.

All activities are designed so children can drop in and out easily, with no requirement to attend every day.

Studio-Based Activities

Time in the studio is inspired by playful, non-competitive, mindful movement.

Activities may include:

• Yoga-based games and movement activities
• Mindfulness and emotional regulation activities
• Creative workshops and crafting projects
• Gentle yoga and yoga-adjacent movement suitable for all abilities
• Silent Disco party (Thursdays)

Sessions are designed to help children:

• Explore how their bodies move through play
• Build body awareness and confidence without pressure
• Work together to problem-solve and try new ideas
• Learn simple strategies such as pausing, noticing, and resetting through games

Children are encouraged to participate at their own pace, with options for quieter or lower-energy engagement when needed.

Community & Outdoor Activities

Alongside studio time, children will take part in supervised community-based activities, which may include:

• Local planting and environmental projects (Tuesdays)
• Canal clean-ups with the Canal & River Trust (Thursdays)
• Crafting and building workshops (Thursdays
• Visits to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, including orienteering, exploration, and adventure playground sessions (Monday and Wednesdays)

Activities vary day to day, offering a wide range of physical activity, teamwork, and connection to the local area.

Food & Meals

Healthy free meals will be provided daily.

• Catering supplied by Boulevard Events, a local award-winning caterer based on Tredegar Road
• Meals are Natasha’s Law compliant
• Dietary requirements and cultural needs are fully respected

Food provision is designed to be inclusive, nourishing, and appropriate for all children attending.

Inclusion & Accessibility

This programme is designed to be inclusive and accessible.

• Children with additional needs are welcome
• Activities are adaptable and non-competitive
• Participation may be active, seated, supported, or observational
• Mobility aids, including wheelchairs, are fully welcomed
• Rest and opting out are always valid

Where children usually attend school with additional adult support (such as a teaching assistant), families and schools can discuss whether this support is available during the holiday period; if possible the young person's trusted person should attend with them. This will be considered on a child-to-child basis.

End-of-Day Wind Down

Each day includes a supported wind-down period before pick-up, helping children transition calmly and leave feeling settled and supported.

What Children Will Gain

• A balance of creative, physical, and outdoor activity
• Opportunities to build confidence, friendships, and resilience
• Exposure to nature, community action, and teamwork
• Calm routines and supportive adult relationships
• A safe, inclusive environment where individual needs are respected

Staffing & Safeguarding

• All staff are DBS-checked
• Delivered by qualified yoga teachers
• Staff have extensive experience working with children, including children with additional needs
• Clear safeguarding procedures, calm routines, and consistent staffing
• The programme is delivered in a supportive, trauma-informed way, with a strong focus on inclusion, emotional safety, and positive relationships.