With the summer school holidays approaching us, the OPCC have created a timetable of some of the events and activities occurring throughout Gloucestershire over the next six weeks.
These activities are aimed at young people, and have been organised or involve some of our partner organisations.
Please note that this list does not include everything that will be happening over the summer, and we would encourage you to contact the event organiser with any questions or bookings.
| Organiser | What | Where | District | Start Date | End Date | Time | Extra Info |
| Cotswold District Council and Cotswold Youth Network | Holiday and Food Programme | Various | Cotswolds | All Summer | All Summer | Various | All activities can be viewed through this link: https://www.haf.worldjungle.org.uk/ |
| Cheltenham Town FC | Cheltenham Town FC Summer Football Holiday Courses | St James Primary School, Cheltenham Cleeve Sports Centre, Bishops Cleeve |
Cheltenham | Throughout Summer | Throughout Summer | Check for individual sessions | £12 per day, sign up on this link https://officialsoccerschools.co.uk/cheltenhamtownfc/cheltenham-town-courses/holiday.html |
| Forest Green Rovers FC | Football Session | Rednock School, Dursley and Nailsworth Primary School, Nailsworth | Stroud | Throughout Summer | Throughout Summer | Check for individual sessions | |
| Springbank Community Group | Springbank Community Group | Brizen Young Peoples Centre, Up Hatherley, Cheltenham | Cheltenham | Monday 21st July | Wednesday 30th August | Young people will be able to access a range of sessions including sports, arts and crafts, cooking, competitions and much more, as well as having a safe space to hang out with their friends. Each session includes a free lunch for each young person. Sessions can be booked through this link: https://tinyurl.com/shap2023 |
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| Springbank Community Group | Crafting | Brizen Young Peoples Centre, Up Hatherley, Cheltenham | Cheltenham | Friday 28th July | Friday 28th July | 10am – 2pm | Sessions can be booked through this link: https://tinyurl.com/shap2023 |
| Springbank Community Group | Football | Brizen Young Peoples Centre, Up Hatherley, Cheltenham | Cheltenham | TBC | TBC | 10am – 2pm | Sessions can be booked through this link: https://tinyurl.com/shap2023 |
| Play Gloucestershire | Summer Activity launch event and BBQ | Lawnside Park, Nailsworth | Stroud | Friday 28th July | Friday 28th July | 2pm – 4pm | |
| Forest Green Rovers FC | Community Safe and Activities | Arkell Community Centre, Nailsworth | Stroud | Monday 31st July | Monday 31st July | 10am – 12pm | |
| Cotswold District Council and Cotswold Youth Network | Go Wild Play Sessions and World Jungle Events | St Michaels Park, Cirencester | Cotswolds | Wednesday 2nd August | Wednesday 2nd August | 12:30pm – 3pm | Circus skills, graffiti art, giant bubbles, african drumming, stalls and information. Open to all ages |
| Play Gloucestershire | Play Gloucestershire Play Rangers | Lawnside Park, Nailsworth | Stroud | Wednesday 2nd August | Wednesday 2nd August | 11am – 3pm | |
| Springbank Community Group | Taekwondo | Brizen Young Peoples Centre, Up Hatherley, Cheltenham | Cheltenham | Wednesday 2nd August | Wednesday 2nd August | 10am – 2pm | Sessions can be booked through this link: https://tinyurl.com/shap2023 |
| Churches Together | Churches Together | St Georges Church | Stroud | Thursday 3rd August | Thursday 3rd August | 10:30am – 12:30am | |
| Cotswold District Council and Cotswold Youth Network | Go Wild Play Sessions and World Jungle Events | Kempsford Playing Field, Kempsford | Cotswolds | Thursday 3rd August | Thursday 3rd August | 10am – 12pm | Circus skills, graffiti art, giant bubbles, african drumming, stalls and information. Open to all ages |
| Cotswold District Council and Cotswold Youth Network | Go Wild Play Sessions and World Jungle Events | Lechlade Memorial Hall and Pavillion, Lechlade | Cotswolds | Thursday 3rd August | Thursday 3rd August | 2pm – 4pm | Circus skills, graffiti art, giant bubbles, african drumming, stalls and information. Open to all ages |
| Cotswold District Council and Cotswold Youth Network | Go Wild Play Sessions and World Jungle Events | Walnut Tree Field, Fairford | Cotswolds | Thursday 3rd August | Thursday 3rd August | 10am – 1pm | Circus skills, graffiti art, giant bubbles, african drumming, stalls and information. Open to all ages |
| Premier League Kicks | Premier League Kicks | Nailsworth Primary School, Nailsworth | Stroud | Thursday 3rd August | Thursday 3rd August | 3pm – 5pm | |
| Springbank Community Group | Crafting | Brizen Young Peoples Centre, Up Hatherley, Cheltenham | Cheltenham | Friday 4th August | Friday 4th August | 10am – 2pm | Sessions can be booked through this link: https://tinyurl.com/shap2023 |
| Cotswold District Council and Cotswold Youth Network | Go Wild Play Sessions and World Jungle Events | Abbey Grounds, Cirencester | Cotswolds | Friday 4th August | Friday 4th August | 2:30pm – 4pm | Circus skills, graffiti art, giant bubbles, african drumming, stalls and information. Open to all ages |
| Forest Green Rovers FC | Community Café and Activities | Arkell Community Centre, Nailsworth | Stroud | Monday 7th August | Monday 7th August | 10am – 12pm | |
| Cotswold District Council and Cotswold Youth Network | Go Wild Play Sessions and World Jungle Events | Eastlech Village Hall Playing Fields, Eastleach | Cotswolds | Monday 7th August | Monday 7th August | 10am – 12pm | Circus skills, graffiti art, giant bubbles, african drumming, stalls and information. Open to all ages |
| Cotswold District Council and Cotswold Youth Network | Go Wild Play Sessions and World Jungle Events | King George V Playing Field, Northleach | Cotswolds | Monday 7th August | Monday 7th August | 2pm – 4:30pm | Circus skills, graffiti art, giant bubbles, african drumming, stalls and information. Open to all ages |
| The Music Works | Have a Go Summer Holiday Programme | The Music Works, Kings Square, Gloucester | Gloucester | Monday 7th August | Friday 11th August | Aimed at 11-16 year olds. During the programme, young people will spend time learning how to set up/use equipment as well as creating new music/songs, working as a team and collaborating with other young people. Through these sessions, they will develop social and musical skills, whilst building on their knowledge and self-confidence. All abilities welcome – come and have a go! | |
| Premier League Kicks | Premier League Kicks | Nailsworth Primary School, Nailsworth | Stroud | Monday 7th August | Monday 7th August | 4pm – 7pm | |
| Sportily | Sportily | TRAC Residential, Nailsworth | Stroud | Monday 7th August | Friday 11th August | ||
| Forest Green Rovers FC | Footll Session and PCSO workshop/engagement | Nailsworth Primary School, Nailsworth | Stroud | Tuesday 8th August | Tuesday 8th August | 2pm – 4pm | |
| Nailsworth Youth Club | Nailsworth Youth Club | Residential @ South Cerney | Stroud | Wednesday 9th August | Friday 11th August | ||
| Play Gloucestershire | Play Gloucestershire Play Rangers | Lawnside Park, Nailsworth | Stroud | Wednesday 9th August | Wednesday 9th August | 11am – 3pm | |
| Springbank Community Group | Crafting, open day, Police and Crime Commissioner and Twin Town Olympics | Brizen Young Peoples Centre, Up Hatherley, Cheltenham | Cheltenham | Friday 11th August | Friday 11th August | 10am – 2pm | Sessions can be booked through this link: https://tinyurl.com/shap2023 |
| Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust | Hillfest | Robinswood Hill, Gloucester | Gloucester | Saturday 12th August | Saturday 12th August | 11am – 3pm | Nature activities, music, landrover rides |
| Forest Green Rovers FC | Community Café and Activities | Arkell Community Centre, Nailsworth | Stroud | Monday 14th August | Monday 14th August | 10am – 12pm | |
| Premier League Kicks | Premier League Kicks | Nailsworth Primary School, Nailsworth | Stroud | Monday 14th August | Monday 14th August | 4pm – 7pm | |
| Springbank Community Group | Rugby | Brizen Young Peoples Centre, Up Hatherley, Cheltenham | Cheltenham | Monday 14th August | Monday 14th August | 10am – 2pm | Sessions can be booked through this link: https://tinyurl.com/shap2023 |
| Sportily | Sportily | Nailsworth Primary School, Nailsworth | Stroud | Monday 14th August | Monday 14th August | 10am – 2pm | School Year’s 1-6 |
| Forest Green Rovers FC | Footll Session and Cotswold First Aid Workshop | Nailsworth Primary School, Nailsworth | Stroud | Tuesday 15th August | Tuesday 15th August | 2pm – 4pm | |
| Cotswold District Council and Cotswold Youth Network | Go Wild Play Sessions and World Jungle Events | King George Field, Stow-on-the-Wold | Cotswolds | Tuesday 15th August | Tuesday 15th August | 2pm – 4:30pm | Circus skills, graffiti art, giant bubbles, african drumming, stalls and information. Open to all ages |
| Sportily | Sportily | Nailsworth Primary School, Nailsworth | Stroud | Tuesday 15th August | Tuesday 15th August | 10am – 2pm | School Year’s 1-6 |
| The Rock | The Rock Dodgeball Tournament | The Rock Sports Hall, Tewkesbury Road, Cheltenham | Cheltenham | Tuesday 15th August | Tuesday 15th August | 1pm – 3pm | Please book through this link: https://therock.myclubhouse.co.uk/ Open to 9 to 14 year olds |
| Cotswold District Council and Cotswold Youth Network | Go Wild Play Sessions and World Jungle Events | Moreton Rangers FC, Moreton-i- Marsh | Cotswolds | Wednesday 16th August | Wednesday 16th August | 1pm – 4pm | Circus skills, graffiti art, giant bubbles, african drumming, stalls and information. Open to all ages |
| Play Gloucestershire | Play Gloucestershire Play Rangers | Lawnside Park, Nailsworth | Stroud | Wednesday 16th August | Wednesday 16th August | 11am – 3pm | |
| The Rock | The Rock Archery Session | The Rock Sports Hall, Tewkesbury Road, Cheltenham | Cheltenham | Wednesday 16th August | Wednesday 16th August | 1pm – 3pm | Please book through this link: https://therock.myclubhouse.co.uk/ Open to 9 to 14 year olds. All equipment is provided. |
| Springbank Community Group | Netball | Brizen Young Peoples Centre, Up Hatherley, Cheltenham | Cheltenham | Wednesday 16th August | Wednesday 16th August | 10am – 2pm | Sessions can be booked through this link: https://tinyurl.com/shap2023 |
| Cotswold District Council and Cotswold Youth Network | Go Wild Play Sessions and World Jungle Events | Bussage Playing Field, Stroud | Stroud | Thursday 17th August | Thursday 17th August | 10am – 12:30pm | Circus skills, graffiti art, giant bubbles, african drumming, stalls and information. Open to all ages |
| Cotswold District Council and Cotswold Youth Network | Go Wild Play Sessions and World Jungle Events | Summer Cresent Park, Stroud | Stroud | Thursday 17th August | Thursday 17th August | 2:30pm – 5pm | Circus skills, graffiti art, giant bubbles, african drumming, stalls and information. Open to all ages |
| Cotswold District Council and Cotswold Youth Network | Go Wild Play Sessions and World Jungle Events | War Memorial Recreation, Dursley | Stroud | Friday 18th August | Friday 18th August | 1pm – 4pm | Circus skills, graffiti art, giant bubbles, african drumming, stalls and information. Open to all ages |
| The Rock | The Rock Scoot ‘n’ Skate Session | The Rock Sports Hall, Tewkesbury Road, Cheltenham | Cheltenham | Friday 18th August | Friday 18th August | 1pm – 3pm | Please book through this link: https://therock.myclubhouse.co.uk/ Open to 9 to 14 year olds. Indoor skate ramps. |
| Cotswold District Council and Cotswold Youth Network | Go Wild Play Sessions and World Jungle Events | Synwell Playing Field, Wotton-under-Edge | Cotswolds | Saturday 19th August | Saturday 19th August | 1pm – 4pm | Circus skills, graffiti art, giant bubbles, african drumming, stalls and information. Open to all ages |
| Nailsworth Youth Club | Nailsworth Youth Club | Weston Super Mare | Stroud | Sunday 20th August | Sunday 20th August | ||
| Forest Green Rovers FC | Community Café and Activities | Arkell Community Centre, Nailsworth | Stroud | Monday 21st August | Monday 21st August | 10am – 12pm | |
| Cotswold District Council and Cotswold Youth Network | Go Wild Play Sessions and World Jungle Events | St Michaels Park, Cirencester | Cotswolds | Monday 21st August | Monday 21st August | 1pm – 4pm | Circus skills, graffiti art, giant bubbles, african drumming, stalls and information. Open to all ages |
| The Music Works | Have a Go Summer Holiday Programme | The Music Works, Kings Square, Gloucester | Gloucester | Monday 21st August | Friday 25th August | Aimed at 11-16 year olds. During the programme, young people will spend time learning how to set up/use equipment as well as creating new music/songs, working as a team and collaborating with other young people. Through these sessions, they will develop s | |
| Premier League Kicks | Premier League Kicks | Nailsworth Primary School, Nailsworth | Stroud | Monday 21st August | Monday 21st August | 4pm – 7pm | |
| Churches Together | Churches Together | Christ Church, Nailsworth | Stroud | Tuesday 22nd August | Tuesday 22nd August | 10:30am – 12:30pm | Includes lunch |
| Forest Green Rovers FC | Footll Session and Sunflowers Workshop | Nailsworth Primary School, Nailsworth | Stroud | Tuesday 22nd August | Tuesday 22nd August | 2pm – 4pm | |
| Cotswold District Council and Cotswold Youth Network | Go Wild Play Sessions and World Jungle Events | Walnut Tree Field, Fairford | Cotswolds | Tuesday 22nd August | Tuesday 22nd August | 1pm – 4pm | Circus skills, graffiti art, giant bubbles, african drumming, stalls and information. Open to all ages |
| Cotswold District Council and Cotswold Youth Network | Go Wild Play Sessions and World Jungle Events | Dolphins Hall, Tetbury | Cotswolds | Wednesday 23rd August | Wednesday 23rd August | 1pm – 4pm | Circus skills, graffiti art, giant bubbles, african drumming, stalls and information. Open to all ages |
| Play Gloucestershire | Play Gloucestershire Play Rangers | Lawnside Park, Nailsworth | Stroud | Wednesday 23rd August | Wednesday 23rd August | 11am – 3pm | |
| Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust | Water Warriors | Robinswood Hill, Gloucester | Gloucester | Thursday 24th August | Thursday 24th August | 11am – 3pm | Immersive puppet show, music, watery wonder |
| Forest Green Rovers FC | Premier League Kicks | Nailsworth Primary School, Nailsworth | Stroud | Monday 24th July | Monday 24th July | 4pm – 7pm | |
| Cotswold District Council and Cotswold Youth Network | Go Wild Play Sessions and World Jungle Events | Upper Rissington Village Hall | Cotswolds | Tuesday 29th August | Tuesday 29th August | 3pm – 6pm | Circus skills, graffiti art, giant bubbles, african drumming, stalls and information. Open to all ages |
| The Rock | The Rock Dodgeball Tournament | The Rock Sports Hall, Tewkesbury Road, Cheltenham | Cheltenham | Wednesday 29th August | Wednesday 29th August | 1pm – 3pm | Please book through this link: https://therock.myclubhouse.co.uk/ Open to 9 to 14 year olds |
| Cotswold District Council and Cotswold Youth Network | Go Wild Play Sessions and World Jungle Events | Dolphins Hall, Tetbury | Cotswolds | Wednesday 30th August | Wednesday 30th August | TBC | Circus skills, graffiti art, giant bubbles, african drumming, stalls and information. Open to all ages |
| The Rock | The Rock Archery Session | The Rock Sports Hall, Tewkesbury Road, Cheltenham | Cheltenham | Wednesday 30th August | Wednesday 30th August | 1pm – 3pm | Please book through this link: https://therock.myclubhouse.co.uk/ Open to 9 to 14 year olds. All equipment is provided. |
| Forest Green Rovers FC | Premier League Kicks | Nailsworth Primary School, Nailsworth | Stroud | Monday 31st July | Monday 31st July | 4pm – 7pm | |
| The Rock | The Rock Scoot ‘n’ Skate Session | The Rock Sports Hall, Tewkesbury Road, Cheltenham | Cheltenham | Friday 1st September | Friday 1st September | 1pm – 3pm | Please book through this link: https://therock.myclubhouse.co.uk/ Open to 9 to 14 year olds. Indoor skate ramps. |
| Springbank Community Group | Football | Brizen Young Peoples Centre, Up Hatherley, Cheltenham | Cheltenham | TBC | TBC | 10am – 2pm | Sessions can be booked through this link: https://tinyurl.com/shap2023 |
