Children's holiday activities
We provide activities during the school holidays to keep children active at both of our sports centres.
Holiday activities:
Queen's Park Sports Centre Activities
We have a variety of activities going on over the summer at Queen's Park Sports Centre for ages all ages including:
- daily Junior Gym and family fit sessions
- family splash sessions
- gymnastic and trampolining
- National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
- general swimming
- table tennis
Activities can be booked in advance for most sessions by contacting reception. Payment must be made at the time of booking.
Splash Sessions
Fun session including toys, floats and sinkers and is aimed at families, although children aged eight and above can attend unaccompanied as long as they are able to competently swim at least 50 metres in the main pool.
Booking essential for small pool admissions. Normal ratios apply.
It is advised adults swimming without children avoid these sessions.
The pool will close 30 minutes before the start of the session to allow for set up and for other swimmers to vacate the changing area.
Price:
£5.30 (adult) £3.70 (children under 16)
Days and Times:
Tuesday 1.30pm to 2.30pm, Friday 2.30pm to 3.30pm,Sunday 2.30pm to 4.00pm
Gymnastics and Trampolining
For ages five to 14 years old.
Children get a taste of the sessions we run at Queen’s Park Sports Centre.
In the gymnastics session children will learn skills on the floor, beam, vault and other apparatus.
Trampolining is great cardiovascular exercise that offers many physical and health benefits; fitness, coordination, strength development and flexibility.
Sessions are led by our fully-qualified British Gymnastics coaches.
Price:
£12 non member £10.50 members.
Days and Times:
Thursday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th August
9am to 12 noon and 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Please note session is for one activity only not both.
Gymnastics not available on Thursday 8th at 12.30pm
Advance bookings required.
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
We have two RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification courses running at Queen's Park Sports Centre over the summer.
Participants must be aged 16 or above at the time of taking the NPLQ final assessment.
For further information email amy.mcdermid@chesterfield.gov.uk
Price:
£287.50 (discounts available for Chesterfield College students)
Dates:
Monday 29th July to Sunday 4th August.
Monday 12th August to Sunday 18th August.
Time:
Each day runs 8.30am to 5pm with the final exam being on Sunday 7.45am to 11am.
General Swimming
Any child enrolled on our learn to swim or dry side programme is entitled to free swimming with a paying adult. We do this to encourage children to come along and practice their skills, as even just playing about in the water increases core strength and fitness levels. Swimming often will help children move up the stages quicker.
Check out our timetable for up to date family swim times.
Table Tennis
Available at both the Healthy Living Centre and Queen's Park Sports Centre.
Table tennis sessions last for 45-minute and cost £12 for non members. This is discounted to £6 for Active Fitness members.
Remember to bring your table tennis bats and balls. If you forget this equipment then we have some bats available to hire for a small charge, and we sell table tennis balls at reception.
Bookings can be made by visiting here.
Healthy Living Centre Activities
We have a variety of pay-and-play activities going on in the school holidays at the Healthy Living Centre, including:
- daily Junior Gym sessions
- climbing tasters and climbing clubs
- family splash sessions
- intensive 121 swimming lessons
- parent and toddler swimming session
- playzone
- general swimming
- table tennis
Activities can be booked in advance for most sessions by contacting reception. Payment must be made at the time of booking.
Children’s Climbing Club
Ages seven to 17 years old.
These session teach the basic skills of climbing such as safety issues, top-roping, bouldering, climbing techniques and is a great introduction to climbing.
Price:
£7.30
Days:
Wednesday 31st July, 7th, 14th and 21st August
Monday 5th and 19th August
Times:
1pm to 2.30pm and 2.45pm to 4.15pm
Splash Sessions
Fun session including toys, floats and sinkers and is aimed at families, although children aged eight and above can attend unaccompanied as long as they are able to competently swim at least 50 metres in the pool.
Booking not essential. Normal ratios apply.
It is advised adults swimming without children avoid these sessions.
The pool will close 30 minutes before the start of the session to allow for set up and for other swimmers to vacate the changing area.
Price:
£5.30 (adult) £3.70 (children under 16)
Family discount available for £15 (family of four with a maximum of two adults)
Days and Times:
Wednesday 1.15pm to 2.45pm and Saturday 2.15pm to 3.45pm
121 Swimming Lessons
Do you want your child to make a splash this summer?
Our 121 intensive course is perfect for those who might be finding it difficult to master a particular stroke or skill within a stage group as a 121 lesson can give the specific focus to the individual child.
They are also great for beginner swimmers, the consecutive days can really help progress in the key early stages of learning to swim.
Each lesson lasts for 30 mins long and take place at the same time every day Monday to Friday. Slots can also be booked as a 221 slot for two swimmers of similar ability.
Price:
121: member £117.50, non member £132.50
221: member £182.50, non member £200
Dates:
Week commencing 29th July, 5th and 19th August
Times:
10am to 12 noon
Parent and Toddler Swimming
Join us for a splashtastic session in our pool aimed at children up to the age of five years old.
Our moveable floor will be raised to create a splash pad type area whilst our shallow end of the pool will also be available for this session.
Both spaces will have toys, floats and mats with music suitable for children also being played.
Add on a soft play session after the swim for just an additional £2.80.
Price:
£5.30 per adult with one child swimming for free
Days and Times:
Monday 1pm to 2.30pm
Thursdays 10am to 11:30am
Playzone
The playzone is set over five floors and is packed with fun activities to keep children busy. It is great for younger children to have fun in a safe and secure environment. With a mini climbing wall, ball pool, wave slide and helter skelter there are plenty of ways for them to burn off all that spare energy.
Price:
£5.50 (reduced priced can be purchased for children under two years old)
Days and Times:
Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm
Saturday and Sunday 9am to 6pm
Please note due to private parties taking place, the play zone is closed to the public at certain times. Please contact us to check opening times before visiting.
Discounted pre-paid ticket also available. Ten play sessions for the price of eight costing £44.
Tickets can be purchased at reception and must be presented on every visit.
Reduced tickets are available for children under two years old.
General Swimming
Any child enrolled on our learn to swim or dry side programme is entitled to free swimming with a paying adult. We do this to encourage children to come along and practice their skills, as even just playing about in the water increases core strength and fitness levels. Swimming often will help children move up the stages quicker.
Check out our timetable for up to date family swim times.
Table Tennis
Available at both the Healthy Living Centre and Queen's Park Sports Centre.
Table tennis sessions last for 45-minute and cost £12 for non members. This is discounted to £6 for Active Fitness members.
Remember to bring your table tennis bats and balls. If you forget this equipment then we have some bats available to hire for a small charge, and we sell table tennis balls at reception.
Bookings can be made by visiting here.