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Summer 2015 Activities

Don’t struggle for low cost ideas to keep the kids entertained and active during the school holidays. YMCA has everything from fantastic and fun Swimming Activities, Sports Camps and Adventure Fun Swims to the BRAND NEW Air Skate Park and YMCA Bowl. Plus much more . . .

Air Skate Park – Inside YMCA Thornton

Time to catch some air! The ramps provide the perfect platform for all riders, from beginners to pros, to enjoy a session in the skate park. Bring along your skateboard, BMX, skates or scooter – all are welcome!

The park inside YMCA Thornton is for age 8+ and will be open throughout the school holidays.

7 Day Park Pass – Just £15!

More details and opening times are available at: www.air-skate.co.uk


YMCA Bowl – Inside YMCA Thornton

Enjoy quality, fun time together with the whole family. Located inside YMCA Thornton, the centre offers the latest bowling experience with action-packed competition guaranteed. YMCA Bowl offers the latest UV bowling experience with Glow-Bowl. During designated times only.

The centre will be open throughout the holidays for you all to enjoy the new experience.

Half-term offers:

  • Family Bowl Offer (upto 6 players – 1hr) – Just £15 from 5pm – 8pm (Offer ends 7pm Monday & Wednesday)
  • Pin Busters Offer – Everyday between 10am – 12pm: Pay just £2 per game

More details are available at: www.ymcabowl.co.uk


Harry’s Indoor Soft Play Centre – YMCA St Annes

Harry’s Kingdom encourages children to play and let their imaginations run wild! There are three separate play areas for juniors and pre-schoolers aged up to 10 years and babies from 6 months to explore. Harry’s dog Chester also likes to explore the kingdom. You might find him near the stepping stones looking for his ball, but beware the crocodile lake. For more information go to Harry’s Indoor Soft Play.


Holiday Camps at YMCA Thornton & YMCA Lytham
YMCA Thornton | 01253 824108

Every day is different! – Each action packed day will include a mix of four activities from the following…

Dodgeball, Squash, 10 Pin Bowling, Table Tennis, Football, School Yard Games, Quick Cricket, Skate Board / Scooter coaching, Uni Hockey, Handball & Basketball.

The holiday club will be available from Tuesday 31st May – Friday 3rd June 2016, 8.30am – 5.00pm.

Just £15.50 (members) and £17.50 (non members). For more information ,contact YMCA Thornton to book your child’s place on 01253 824108.

YMCA Lytham | 01253 739166
Holiday Club for ages 4 (Reception class) – 11 yrs.

A school holiday club held at YMCA Lytham that includes a variety of activities including arts & crafts, fun games and more.

The holiday club will be available from Monday 23rd May – Friday 3rd June 2016 (expect. 30th May), 8.30am – 5.30pm.

Just 15.50 (members) and £17.50 (non members). Book for the whole week for just £65 (members) or £75 (non members). For more information, contact YMCA Lytham to book your child’s place on 01253 739166.


Swimming activities @ YMCA Fleetwood, YMCA St Annes Pool & Gym, YMCA Rural Splash Kirkham, YMCA Garstang and YMCA Poulton
YMCA Fleetwood | 01253 771505

Learner Pool – From Monday 30th May – Friday 3rd May. Free floats & balls will be available in the Learner Pool between 10.00 am and 11.30 am.

Main Pool – From Monday 30th May – Thursday 31st May, from 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm. There will be a combinations of seadoos, pedlerz, water walkerz, lifeguard games, floats and balls available. 

Main Pool – On Friday 3rd May, there will be a party day with our giant inflatable from 1.00 pm till 3.00pm. 

Just £2.00 per 1, plus the price of a swim wristband. Main pool activities are ages 8+

Marine Splash Pad – Outdoor activities, weather permitting. One and a half hour session just £5.


YMCA St Annes Pool & Gym | 01253 722986
  • Floats and games for kids.  Available, Monday 30th, Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd of May, from 11am – 12noon. Saturday 4th June, they will also be available from 2pm – 3pm.
  • Kids floats and fun sessions. Available Tuesday 31st and  & Friday 3rd of May, between 2pm and 3pm.
  • Kids Swim sessions for just £2! Available on Monday 30th, Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd, between 2pm and 4pm.
  • Half-price family evening sessions. Available from Tuesday 31st May till Friday 3rd May between 6pm and 7:30pm.
  • Adults Aqua Fit Aerobics. Available Tuesday 31st May & Friday 3rd May, from 12:30pm – 1.15pm

YMCA Garstang | 01995 604340
  • Fun Swims. Available Tuesday 31st May, Thursday 2nd June, Friday 3rd June, from 10:45a, – 11:45am.
  • Weekend Fun Swims. Available Saturday 4th June and Sunday 5th June, from 2.15pm – 3.15pm.
  • YMCA Garstang Pool will be closed Bank Holiday Monday 30th May 2016, due to Garstang Children’s Festival. 

YMCA Poulton | 01253 891629
  • Intensive swim lessons 9am, 9:30am and 10am (Monday 30th May – 2nd June 2016) – Pre booking essential.
  • Fun Swims –  Monday 30th May and Wednesday 1st June at 10:45 – 11:45 & Tuesday 31st May and Thursday 2nd June at 2:45-3:45 pm.

YMCA Kirkham Rural Splash | 01772 682989

  • Inflatable Sessions. Tuesday 31st May and Thursday 2nd June.  9.30 am – 11.30 am
  • Kids Swim Just£2. Tuesday 31st May and Thursday 2nd June. 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
  • Bring your own inflatable. Monday 30th May, Wednesday 1st June and Friday 3rd June. 9.00 am – 11.45 am. Just £2 per child.
  •  1/2 Price Family Swim. Monday 30th May, Wednesday 1st June and Friday 3rd June. 1. 00 pm – 4.00 pm.
  • Inflatable Session. Saturday 4th June. Just £2 per child.

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