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Hundreds of local children from low-income households will get access to free summer holiday activities this year thanks to funding from Falkirk Council and the Scottish Government.

Almost 3,500 places on summer holiday activities like sports camps, fun days and arts and craft workshops are all set to be funded.

By partnering with sports groups, charitable organisations and non-profits across the area, free places will be made available for some of Falkirk’s most vulnerable children.

Fairer Falkirk

It’s part of a drive by the Fairer Falkirk team to tackle poverty over the summer holidays – a time where many parents earning lower incomes may struggle to find or pay for childcare or activities.

The funding supports local sport, leisure and wellness organisations to deliver activities and food over the summer – with Falkirk Libraries, One Parent Families Scotland, Roots Food Bank and local sports clubs all taking part.

The 2023 Summer School Holiday Food and Activities Fund targets school-aged children and young people, with a particular emphasis on those who are likely to face disadvantages due to ongoing poverty.

Last year, more than 3,500 children took part in funded summer activities thanks to funding from Falkirk Council and the Scottish Government.

How to apply

Places are on a first come first serve basis. To apply, you must contact each organisation separately and ask for a funded place. For more information, contact Tatjana Sandon (tatjana.sandon@falkirk.gov.uk).

Activities

The full list of funded activities is below:

One Parent Families Scotland, 155 places

Free lunch provided - Science, learning and play

Every Tuesday and Thursday, 4 July to 3 August, 11:00 to 13:30

To book, email falkirk@opfs.org.uk

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Central Football Academy, 30 places

Summer football camps

10 to 14 July, 24 to 28 July, 7 to 11 August

To book, email lewis.steele16@icloud.com

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Falkirk Libraries, 500 places

Free snacks - Various activities

No need to book - just turn up. See the list of activities

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Safer Streets Youth Action Project, 200 places

Various activities

To book, visit https://tamfourhill-gymnastics-club.class4kids.co.uk 

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Tamfourhill Community Hub, 205 places

Various activities - Running all summer

To book, email thillcentre@live.co.uk 

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The Galaxy Foundation, 180 places

Football camps for boys and girls aged 4 to 14

Running all summer at Little Kerse, Polmont

To book, email foundation@galaxysports.net 

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Dennyloanhead Community Hall, 80 places

7, 14, 15, 21, 28 July - Various activities

To book, email dchlca@outlook.com 

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Falkirk Junior Bike Club, 450 places

17 to 21 July, 24 to 28 July, 31 July to 4 August - Zetland Park

To book, email info@FJBC.scot 

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Tryst Community Sports Club, 435 places

Multi sport camp - Ages 5 to 12

Running all summer at Larbert High School

To book, email tcsc@falkirk.gov.uk 

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Roots Food Bank, 500 places

Various activities, various venues - Running all summer

To book, email rootsasngroup@gmail.com 

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Go! Youth Trust 500 places

Various times and activities

To book, email hello@goyouthtrust.org.uk 

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Falkirk Foundation, 80 places

Football camps - Woodlands Community Sports Pitch

17 to 21 July, 24 to 28 July, 31 July to 4 August, 7 to 11 August

Avonbridge Community Association, 160 places

To book, email jamiem@falkirkfoundation.org