Looking for ways to keep the children busy this October half term? There’s plenty of family fun across Caerphilly county borough, with swimming, sports camps, climbing and play sessions to fill the school break.
Start your half term with some fun in the swimming pool! Whether you’re spending time together in the water or keeping those swimming skills going through the holidays, check the Leisure Lifestyle pool timetables to plan your visit.
Budding footballers, netball fans and adventurous climbers can enjoy a range of activities this half term. There’s also a dedicated Disability Play session for children and young people aged 4–17, all bookable through the Leisure Lifestyle app.
| Activity | Venue | Date | Time | Ages |
|
Football Camps |
Centre for Sporting Excellence, Ystrad Mynach | Tuesday 27th October |
9am–3pm |
7-12 |
| Wednesday 28th October | ||||
| Thursday 29th October (girls only) | ||||
| Risca Leisure Centre | Tuesday 27th October (Girls only) | |||
| Wednesday 28th October | ||||
| Thursday 29th October | ||||
| Netball Camps | Sue Noake Leisure Centre | Wednesday 28th October | 9am–3pm | 11-14 |
| St Cenydd Leisure Centre | Thursday 29th October | 9am–3pm | 7-11 | |
| Disability Play | Centre for Skills and Learning, Pontllanfraith | Tuesday 27th October | 10am–12pm | 4-17 |
| Climbing Wall | Centre for Skills and Learning, Pontllanfraith | Wednesday 28th October | Various times | 6+ |
For more fun close to home, free Pop Up and Play sessions taking place in communities across the borough. No booking is needed for the sessions below, just turn up ready to play!
| Date | 10am–11.30am | 1pm–2.30pm |
| Monday 26th October | Llanfach Village Hall | St Mary Church Hall, Risca |
| Tuesday 27th October | Treowen Community Centre | Centre for Skills and Learning, Pontllanfraith Maesycwmmer Community Centre |
| Wednesday 28th October | Tirphil Community Centre | Pontlottyn Boys & Girls Club |
| Thursday 29th October | Plasmawr Community Centre Bedwas Workmen’s Hall |
Gelligaer Community Centre Phillipstown Community Centre |
| Friday 30th October | Sue Noake Leisure Centre | Rudry Village Hall |
The programme of activities supports Caerphilly’s Sport and Active Recreation Strategy 2019-2029, helping children and families find opportunities to get active, try something new and enjoy being active together.
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