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Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is back for 2025!
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We are excited to announce that the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is back for another year, offering a variety of funded activities and nutritious meals for children and young people during the spring, summer, and winter school holidays. Spring HAF bookings opened on 31 March 2025.
Watch the HAF video
HAF is designed to support children who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals, providing them with opportunities to engage in fun activities while ensuring access to healthy food.
This spring, there's something for everyone - circus skills, forest school adventures, drama workshops, sports, arts and crafts, music, dance, or even ticketed attractions. We encourage you to visit your local district's HAF webpage to discover all the exciting options available near you.
Booking for the spring Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) opens at 12pm on Monday, 31 March! The two-week programme, runs from 14 April to 27 April.
Child eligibility:
As a reminder, if a child attends school from reception to year 11 in Gloucestershire and receives benefits-related free school meals, they are eligible for HAF. All the information about claiming free school meals can be found on the apply for free school meals page.
Need help?
For families who need support with booking or attending activities, the HAF Community Connectors are here to assist. They can provide dedicated support available for children with additional needs.
What are you waiting for?
Spaces fill up quickly, and we don’t want you to miss out on this amazing opportunity to keep your children engaged and entertained this spring! For more information on the HAF programme, visit the Gloucestershire HAF website.