A safe, fun, & nourishing space for children during the school breaks.

Where kids can learn, play, and grow.

Primary School Holiday Programmes

Holiday clubs for primary kids.

Our primary school holiday programmes offer more than just childcare – they provide a vibrant, supportive environment where children can play, learn, and grow during the holidays. Running across St Benedicts Primary and Oakwood Primary School, the programme supports up to 100 children per day. Offering a safe, supportive space where kids can enjoy their holidays while staying, active, creative, and well-nourished. 

Children dressed in costumes, with some wearing superhero masks and one holding a Batman badge, at a party with a basketball hoop and scattered props in the background.

    • Nutritious Meals - breakfast, snacks, and a hot two-course lunch

    • Physical Fun – sports, games, and inflatable activities 

    • Arts and Crafts – creative expression

    • Themed Activity Days – each block has a unique theme like T in the Park, Olympics, and more

    • Workshops – educational and imaginative sessions that spark curiosity 

  • Our holiday programmes have been run successfully for years – and the feedback speaks for itself. We’re proud to help:

    • Tackle food poverty and holiday hunger

    • Ease financial pressures on families

    • Reduce stress and isolation during school breaks

    We support not only children entitled to free school meals, but also families experiencing in-work poverty – regardless of household structure. By keeping children engaged in fun, meaningful activities, we ensure they’re also accessing the essential food support built into the programme.

  • At the heart of our programme is a commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, and growth. Children benefit from:

    • Making new friends – especially helpful before the transition to secondary school

    • Building confidence and social skills

    • Accessing healthy meals and snacks

    • Enjoying their holidays without worry

    We also provide food parcels – extra fruit, meals, and snacks – for children and parents to take home, extending support beyond the programme.

    For families, it’s a lifeline. Our holiday programmes lift the pressure of feeding children during school breaks and create space for joy, connection, and community. It’s not just about care – it’s about belonging.

Want to learn more?

If you’d like to find out more about our primary school holiday programmes or how to get involved, email janie.thompson@fare-scotland.org to contact our team – we’d love to hear from you!

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