Children and Families Newsletter: Summer

Family Fun Day – 4 July

Join us for our Family Fun Day on Saturday 4 July, 11.00am–2.30pm. We look forward to a fun-filled day for children and families! You will be able to enjoy our newly refurbished outdoor areas, plus plenty of fun activities such as ice painting, making fruit kebabs, face painting, arts & crafts and planting. Head over to our Jumpers Nursery website to register!

Congratulations!

A huge congratulations to Faith Ryder, who qualified as a Level 3 Early Years Educator, achieving a Distinction, and to Kira Burles, who achieved a Level 2 in Childcare, also with a Distinction. Both have worked incredibly hard, and the team are very proud of their achievements.

Parent Workshop – 16 June

Don’t forget our upcoming Parent Workshop on 16 June, 4.00pm–5.30pm. We hope to see you there.

Planting at Jumpers!

Our staff and children have been busy planting potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, cucumber and lettuce in the nursery garden. We can’t wait to watch everything grow!

Party fun for under 8s!

Planning a birthday party for your child? Look no further! Our kids’ parties at YMCA South Ealing are ideal for under 8s, offering the perfect mix of excitement and fun. We offer a whole studio filled with colorful soft play equipment, tunnels, and climbing fun — all exclusively yours to enjoy!

Our party hire package includes full access to our studio and a bright and spacious café space, ideal for serving up your own refreshments and snacks. You bring the supervision and treats, and we’ll provide the party venue and equipment.

Visit our website for more information, and to book: Children’s Soft Play Parties at YMCA South Ealing – YMCA St Paul’s Group

Activity Studio Hire, South Ealing

Looking for the perfect venue for your activity or class? Our purpose-built studio in South Ealing is available for hire!

Features include:

• Air conditioning for year-round comfort
• Free on-site parking for easy access
• Convenient, accessible ground-floor location
• Ballet bars and a sprung floor — perfect for dance and fitness classes

Pricing:
Just £33 per hour!

For more details, or to make an enquiry, visit our South Ealing activity studio hire page.

Studio to Hire, Roxeth Gate, Harrow

Close to South Harrow underground station and with free parking onsite, outside play garden and reception facilities.

• Studio hire from £40 an hour for regular bookings or £45 an hour for a one-off booking

All profits benefit our youth programmes working with local vulnerable young people.

Studio

Hire our purpose-made studio, ideal for classes and dance sessions

• Mirrored walls
• Sprung floor
• Ballet bar
• Music system
• Toilet, changing and waiting areas
• Lockers
• Outdoor play garden

Y Kidz May Half Term Fun at Handsworth & Whittingham Schools

We had a fantastic May Half Term at our Y Kidz playschemes at Handsworth Primary School and Whittingham Primary Academy. With the sunny weather bringing a real heatwave, the children had great fun keeping cool with plenty of water play, alongside games, activities, arts & crafts and time with friends. Thank you to all the families who joined us!

Y Kidz Summer Holiday Camps – Booking Now Open

Booking for our Summer Holiday Playscheme is now open, and we’ve got four fantastic weeks of fun planned at our Waltham Forest locations: Handsworth Primary School  and Whittingham Primary Academy.

• Week 1 Colour & Neon Week: Mon 27 – Fri 31 July
• Week 2 Emoji Week: Mon 3 – Fri 7 August
• Week 3 Fantasy Kingdom Week: Mon 10 – Fri 14 August
• Week 4 Under the Sea Week: Mon 17 – Fri 21 August

With flexible booking options available, children can look forward to a summer packed with games, crafts, sports, themed activities and lots of fun with friends.

To find full details and book your child’s place, visit our website.

Y Kidz Summer Holiday Camps – Booking Now Open

Booking for our Y Kidz Summer Holiday Playscheme at YMCA Hawker, Kingston is now open! Y Kidz offers a safe, fun-packed experience for children with exciting activities taking place both indoors and outdoors. Flexible booking options are available, whether you need childcare for a day, a week or more.

Children can look forward to a summer full of sports, games, crafts, themed activities and lots of opportunities to make new friends and have fun.

Schedule:

• Week 1 Colour & Neon Week: Mon 27 – Thurs 30 July
• Week 2 Emoji Week: Mon 3 – Thurs 6 August
• Week 3 Fantasy Kingdom Week: Mon 10 – Thurs 13 August
• Week 4 Under the Sea Week: Mon 17 – Thurs 20 August

To find out more and book your child’s place, visit the YMCA Hawker, Kingston Y Kidz page.

The Pod Soft Play at YMCA Hawker

The Pod Soft Play at YMCA Hawker, Kingston is the perfect place for children aged up to 10 years, and with it’s air-conditioned space, it’s ideal in any weather!

Our exciting multi-level soft play area offers fun and adventure, with a range of daytime activities included in your visit, such as arts & crafts, role play, and access to our calming sensory room, specially designed for under-2s and children with additional needs.

For opening times, prices and more information, visit our website.

Parties at The Pod

Planning a birthday celebration? The Pod is available for private hire and party bookings, offering exclusive use of our multi-level soft play area for a memorable party experience. With catering and a party host included in the package, it’s a stress-free party experience for everyone!

Find out more on our website.

Breakfast and Afterschool Clubs

As the current school year comes to an end, we are turning our thoughts to the new school year ahead.

The children have been really enjoying their summer term at Breakfast and After School Club, taking part in lots of creative crafts and activities, as well as making the most of the (sometimes) sunny weather outdoors!

If you have any questions or need support about September bookings and arrangements, please feel free to speak to your Breakfast or After School Club leader, who will be happy to help.

YMCA St Paul’s Group Breakfast & After School Clubs

We’re heading to Ham Common Fair this Saturday, 13th June!

Come and say hello to the YMCA Hawker team – including our Children’s Work team alongside Health and Wellbeing staff from YMCA Hawker. We’ll be there on Ham Common, Richmond and would love to see you.

Stop by our stall for a chat, find out more about what we do, and enjoy some great offers and giveaways.

We look forward to seeing you at the fair!