Southampton Holiday Activities & Food Programme

23/03/2026

This is the final week to book your child’s place on the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme—and we still have limited spaces available at selected sites across the city!

If you haven’t secured your spot yet, now is the perfect time. These fantastic providers still have availability along with many others:
✅ Superstar Sports – Shirley Warren
✅ Team Spirit – Bevois Town
✅ Battens Boxing Gym – Testlands Hub
✅ Active Me 360 – Valentine

Each provider offers exciting activities, a safe and supportive environment, and a nutritious meal as part of your child’s session.

📅 Don’t miss out—spaces will go quickly!
👉 Book now at: www.southampton.gov.uk/haf

If you have any questions or need support with booking, please feel free to get in touch.

We look forward to seeing your child enjoy a fun, active, and enriching holiday programme!

Warm regards,
Southampton HAF Team

The DfE has provided funding to local authorities to coordinate a programme that is designed to provide healthy food and enriching activities during the Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays to children who receive benefits-related free school meals.

05/03/2026

We’re aware of a glitch with the platform and the amount of emails that have been sent to accounts and email addresses. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused and the developers are working hard to rectify this.

05/03/2026

🌟 Easter HAF Programme – Exciting Activities & Spaces Still Available! 🌟

We’re excited to let you know that there are still spaces available across Southampton for this year’s Easter HAF (Holiday Activities & Food) Programme! If you’re looking for engaging, active, and creative opportunities for your child over the Easter break, now is the perfect time to register.
This Easter, children and young people can enjoy a wide range of enriching activities, including:

🥊 Boxing Sessions with Batten's Boxing – Fun, energetic, confidence‑boosting sessions at multiple sites across the city.

⚽ Football at Goals Southampton – Skill‑building, team‑focused sessions for all ages and abilities.

🎨 Pottery & Crafts at The Crafty Bug – A chance to get creative and try something completely new.

🎭 Arts with Southampton City Council – Inspiring arts-based sessions to spark imagination and expression.

🧒 Childcare & Activity Camps with:
ActiveMe 360
Testlands
Superstar Sports
Team Spirit
ComputerXplorers Southampton
These providers offer a blend of sport, creativity, play, learning and nutritious food, ensuring a fun and supportive environment throughout the holidays.
👉 How to Register
Simply visit www.southampton.gov.uk/haf to browse available sessions and book your child’s place.
Spaces are filling quickly, so be sure to secure your bookings soon!
If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch — we’re here to help.
Warm regards,
Southampton HAF Team

The DfE has provided funding to local authorities to coordinate a programme that is designed to provide healthy food and enriching activities during the Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays to children who receive benefits-related free school meals.

04/03/2026

19/02/2026

The DfE has provided funding to local authorities to coordinate a programme that is designed to provide healthy food and enriching activities during the Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays to children who receive benefits-related free school meals.

12/02/2026

🚨 Bookings now live! 🚨

We're aware there was some miscommunication on the website regarding token release. I'm pleased to confirm tokens have now been released this morning and you can now begin booking your Easter activities! You can do that here:

Register for places in the 2022 HAF programme or read the guidance on registering for the HAF programme. If you are already registered you can log in instead. There is a short guide on signing in and booking.

11/02/2026

Hi everyone!
This is a friendly reminder that tokens will be released on the platform tomorrow for Easter activities! 🐰

Here is a list of some Easter providers for you to book:

⭐Computer Xplorers
⭐Goals
⭐Cultural services
⭐Crafty bug cafe
⭐City Farm
⭐Battens boxing
⭐Oasis academy Mayfield
⭐Active for all
⭐Active me 360
⭐Wetwheels
⭐Oasis hub East
⭐Superstar sports
⭐Youth options
⭐Active8 minds
⭐Saints foundation
⭐Climbing hangar
⭐Team spirit
⭐Testlands

Don't miss out on these amazing holiday activities!

To book, head to www.southampton.gov.uk/haf

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The DfE has provided funding to local authorities to coordinate a programme that is designed to provide healthy food and enriching activities during the Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays to children who receive benefits-related free school meals.

22/12/2025

22/12/2025

18/11/2025

🎉 Only 4 weeks to go until Winter HAF kicks off with festive fun! 🎄

We’ve got amazing Christmas activities lined up, and there are still spaces available at these fantastic venues:

✨ 360 Degree Sports Coaching – Beechwood School
✨ Goals
✨ Christmas Crafts at The Crafty Bug Café
✨ Testlands – Tanners Brook, Oakwood, Testlands Hub
✨ Chamberlayne Leisure Centre ✨ St Denys
✨ Youth Options
✨ Battens Boxing
✨ Activeme 360 – Mason Moor, Valentine, Ludlow, Bassett Green & St Mary’s
✨ The Climbing Hangar

Don’t miss out – book your spot today and make this winter unforgettable! ❄️🎁

To book head to www.southampton.gov.uk/HAF

The DfE has provided funding to local authorities to coordinate a programme that is designed to provide healthy food and enriching activities during the Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays to children who receive benefits-related free school meals.

14/11/2025

🎅 Ho Ho Ho! Christmas Activity Alert! 🎄

Bookings for our festive HAF activities are LIVE and filling up faster than Santa’s sleigh!

If you haven’t already, hop onto the platform and secure your child’s spot for some magical Christmas fun. We still have spaces at these amazing activities:

✨ Crafty Bug Café
✨ Computer Xplorers
✨ Active For All at Bitterne Park
✨ Testlands
✨ Youth Options
✨ Battens Boxing Gym
✨ ActiveMe 360
✨ The Climbing Hangar
✨ Goals
✨ 360 Degree Sports Coaching
✨ Superstar Sports

Don’t miss out—make this Christmas unforgettable! 🎁

To book head to www.southampton.gov.uk/haf

The DfE has provided funding to local authorities to coordinate a programme that is designed to provide healthy food and enriching activities during the Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays to children who receive benefits-related free school meals.

06/11/2025

🚨 We wanted to acknowledge that we were aware of a recent issue effecting the platform, specially around booking and viewing family members. We understand this may have caused inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience while we worked to resolve this.

We’re pleased to confirm that the issue has now been resolved. You can once again book and view appointments as normal.

Thank you for your understanding and continue support.