Fun for kids this summer

With the summer holidays under way, we’ve brought together information about free and paid-for activities taking place locally for different age groups. From arts and crafts, to sports camps and outdoor adventures, there’s something for everyone!

This summer children aged 5-16 who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals will also be able to enjoy healthy food and an exciting programme of free events and activities with HAF Fun Pompey. Visit the website and use the links there to book places directly with providers.

Activities, camps and clubs

What	Where	Find out more
Fun and free Wild World Heroes summer reading challenge	Sign up at any library in Portsmouth	www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk
Go Wild in the Park events	Tamworth Park, Milton Park, Victoria Park	www.portsmouth.gov.uk/wild
YMCA Portsmouth day camps	Charter Community Sports Centre	https://ymca-fg.org/portsmouth-daycamps/
Motiv8 activities – from sports to cooking and creative workshops	Various locations across the city	https://motiv8.org.uk/our-activities-portsmouth/
Street Strong Youth Projects – summer holiday activities	Various locations across the city	https://www.facebook.com/streetstrongyouthproject/
Watersports and land-based activities for 8-18 year olds	Andrew Simpson Centre, Langstone Harbour	https://andrewsimpsoncentres.org/our-centres/portsmouth/
Junior assault course and summer fun	Fort Nelson	https://royalarmouries.org/whats-on/?where=FortNelson
Free creative workshops for the whole family	Aspex Gallery	https://aspex.org.uk/event/summer-saturdays/
PYC Portsmouth youth clubs and activities	Various locations across the city	https://www.pycportsmouth.co.uk/
Imagine Portsmouth photo and poetry competition	No location	https://imagineportsmouth.co.uk/how-to-get-involved/
Stomp For Stamps	Various locations	https://myjourneyportsmouth.com/stompforstamps2021
Port Solent Kids Club	Port Solent (every Tuesday and Thursday during summer holidays)	https://www.portsolent.com/whatson
Seafront trail	Various locations around Southsea	https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/2021/08/05/seafront-trail