School Holiday Activities
Overview
School Holiday Activities at West Wight Sports and Community Centre on the Isle of Wight offer a fun, active and varied programme for children during the school holidays. Our activities are designed for families from the local West Wight and wider Isle of Wight community, as well as those visiting the Island on holiday and looking for engaging things to do.
With a wide range of pool‑based and land‑based activities available, our holiday programme helps children stay active, try something new and enjoy their time away from school. Sessions are led by qualified, experienced staff and take place in a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment.
Whether you live locally or are enjoying a family break on the Isle of Wight, our school holiday activities provide a great way for children to stay busy, have fun and build confidence.
Benefits
Taking part in our school holiday activities offers a range of physical, social and well-being benefits:
- Encourages physical activity – Helps children stay active and healthy during the school break.
- Builds confidence and skills – Trying new activities supports personal development and resilience.
- Supports social interaction – Opportunities to make friends and take part in group activities.
- Promotes water confidence and safety – Through supervised swim‑based sessions.
- Supports wellbeing – Active play can improve mood, confidence and overall mental health.
- Inclusive and accessible – Activities are delivered in a supportive, community‑focused setting.
Types of Activities Available
Activities vary by holiday period and age group. Examples of activities typically included in our school holiday programme on the Isle of Wight are:
Pool‑Based Activities
- Pool Fun Hour (swimming with floats)
- Raft Racing
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Mermaids Swim (with tails)
- Rookie Lifesaving
- Pre‑Sailing Skills
Sports & Activity Sessions
- Indoor Olympics (Basketball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Football)
- Youth Football
- Youth Pickleball
- Non‑Contact Youth Boxing
- Soft Archery
- Climbing
Learn to Swim
- School Holiday Intensive Swimming Lessons
Small‑group lessons designed to help children build confidence and progress quickly in the water.
Activities running each holiday period are published in advance. Please check the relevant holiday timetable for up‑to‑date details.
Details
Price:
Additional notes :
- Activities vary by holiday period and age group
- Booking: Required – activity numbers are limited
- Children under 8:
- During public swimming and Fun Hour, must be accompanied in the water by an adult (18+) who stays within arm’s reach
- For all other activities, an adult must remain on site and be easily reachable
- Minimum participant numbers apply for activities to run