Summertime fun for children and families in Manchester
A huge range of exciting sports and activities.
Residents in Manchester will be able to take advantage of a fun-filled programme at their local leisure centre following the announcement of Better’s programme of summer fun for kids and families.
With a variety of activities to suit everyone – no matter what the weather’s doing – there are plenty of opportunities to banish boredom, let off steam, have fun and get active. Our young customers, in particular, are sure to be thrilled by the following –
Tennis and Football Camp – Manchester Tennis and Football Centre – learn the basics of both sports in a relaxed, fun environment. Several dates available in July and August, runs from 9.30 – 3.30pm, price £17.50 per day. For girls and boys aged 5 – 12.
Athletics Camps – Manchester Regional Arena – Children over the age of ten can imitate their Olympic heroes and try javelin, shot put, hurdling, sprinting and long jump (specific days and times allocated to each sport). Sessions run from 10 – 12 noon, £9.50 per class.
Water Sports – Debdale Outdoor Centre – a fantastic opportunity for children aged 6 – 18 to try kayaking, windsurfing, rafting and sailing. Open Monday to Friday throughout the summer holidays from 9.30 – 4pm. A great bargain at just £20 for the day.
Aquatics Holiday Camp – Manchester Aquatics Centre – kids aged 8 – 13 can muck about in the water and try swimming, water polo and diving, along with out-of-the-water activities such as arts and crafts, netball and ping pong. Camps will be running on three different weeks during the holidays from 10 – 2.30pm each day. Cost is £12 per day or £50 for the whole week. Children need to bring their own swimming gear and a packed lunch.
Full details of these and many more exciting activities at https://www.better.org.uk/summer-of-sport
Even more thrilling, local residents are also invited to try something new at their nearest Better leisure centre on our Summer Open Days - 20-21 July.
Details can be found at https://www.better.org.uk/open-days
Kelly Donnelly, GLL’s Partnership Manager in the region, comments, “Health and wellbeing has never been more important in Manchester. We are looking forward to welcoming local people to celebrate the Summer of Sport with us at our centres.
“Rain or shine, there’s something for every taste – and it all kicks off with our Open Days 20-21 July, where we invite kids and families to come along and try something new. You never know, you might discover a hidden talent or a new passion!”
Better leisure centres are run by charitable social enterprise GLL. Supporting the wellbeing of local communities is an important part of the organisation’s ethos.