FREE activities for children & young people

19th-23rd August 2024

Ripon Together is thrilled to announce our Summer FunFest, a week-long event  packed with exciting activities for local school children.

Join us from Monday 19th to Friday 23rd August, for a series of fun-filled days at various locations around Ripon. Each day features a unique blend of sports coaching, games, crafts, and much more, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

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Please read before booking:

The activities provided are suitable for 6-18 year olds, but all under 11s must be accompanied by a parent or carer.

We will need the name and contact details of the parent/carer booking the activity. They must be over 18 and we must have an email address to confirm the booking and a phone number which could be used on the day of the activity.

The booking is for the full day event, 10am-3pm, individual activities will be offered during the day, timings will depend on numbers, ages and the how we can best coordinate coaches and groups. Separate activities can’t be booked individually, we’ll try to keep every busy and entertained.

Most days are weather dependant, if we have to cancel anything we will try and let all bookings know as soon as possible.

NY FEAST: Parents and carers of children in receipt of free school meals and SEND should also book places through the FEAST system. Help with transport to the events may also be available. THERE IS NO COST FOR ANYONE ATTENDING OUR DAYS but booking your FEAST places makes sure that we get the funding on which we rely.

MON 19th AUG – STUDLEY ROYAL CRICKET CLUB HG4 2QH

10am-3pm

Activities will include:

Cricket Coaching – Taster sessions, training & games. Various age groups.  Run by Studley Royal Cricket Club

Croquet – Taster sessions. Run by Ripon Croquet Club

Rounders – Various age groups & abilities. Run by Ripon Together

Games & Crafts – Supervised by youth workers

Table Tennis, Five-a-Side Football, Lego, Badge Making, PlayStations & chill out spaces. Provided by Inspire Youth

Play areas & games for families

TUE 20th AUG – STUDLEY ROYAL CRICKET CLUB HG4 2QH

10am-3pm

Activities will include:

Cricket Coaching – Taster sessions, training & games. Various age groups. Run by Studley Royal Cricket Club

Croquet – Taster sessions. Run by Ripon Croquet Club

Rounders – Various age groups & abilities. Run by Ripon Together

Rugby – Taster sessions, skills practice & training. Various age groups & abilities. Run by Ripon Rugby Club

Play areas and games for families

WED 21st AUG – RIPON SPA PARK HG4 2AX

10am-3pm

Activities will include:

Games & Crafts – supervised by youth workers

Table Tennis, Five-a-Side Football, Lego, Badge Making, PlayStations & chill out spaces. Provided by Inspire Youth

Mindfulness, Crafts & Games – Run by Ripon YMCA

Drumming – group sessions & drumming workshops. Supported by AMP Music

Netball – games, practice & training for all ages & abilities. Run by Ripon Rockets

Gonoodle & Just Dance activities

Storytelling – professional videos by Settle Stories

Nearby children’s play area

Football – coaching. TBC

Crazy Golf in The Spa Gardens. Age group competitions. Supported by Café in the Park

Tennis – Taster sessions and practice for all abilities

THUR 22nd AUG – STUDLEY ROYAL CRICKET CLUB HG4 2QH

10am-3pm

Activities will include:

Large inflatable ‘Wipeout’ style assault course – Timed competitions for different age groups, or just have fun (for 6-year-olds upwards). Run by MAP Adventures Ltd

Giant Sumo Wrestling Suits. By MAP Adventures Ltd

Circus Skills – Performances & teaching by The Great Mandavi

Play areas & games for families

Croquet – Taster sessions. Provided by Ripon Croquet Club

Rounders – Various age groups & abilities

FRI 23rd AUG – HELL WATH FOOTBALL PITCHES HG4 2SE

10am-3pm

Activities will include:

Football – Coaching & games. Various age groups. Run by Harrogate Town FC & Ripon Panthers

Bike & Run Sessions – A mix of training & trying – fun for all abilities. Bring a bike if you can! Run by NYP TriStars, Ripon’s triathlon club

Circus Skills – Performances & teaching by The Great Mandavi

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