Short breaks service from the Bucks Activity Project
Weekend Clubs
Our Centres (Under 8 and 8+)
Our Weekend Clubs run from our three Ofsted‑registered centres in Aylesbury and High Wycombe. Sessions take place on Saturdays throughout the year.
These clubs give children under 8 and aged 8+ the chance to spend time together, make new friends, have fun, and enjoy a wide range of activities in a safe and supportive environment.
Activities may include:
- Cooking
- Arts and crafts
- Team games
- Indoor and outdoor play
- General toys and games
Out & About's (8+ only)
Alongside our centre‑based sessions, we also offer Out & About Weekend Clubs, giving children the chance to explore the community and enjoy activities in local venues across the county. These sessions also run on Saturdays.
Designed for children aged 8+, these clubs offer children opportunities to try new things and enjoy their favourite activities with peers who share similar interests.
Activities may include:
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Cinema or theatre trips
- Visits to farms
- Trampoline parks
- Local parks
Holiday Activities
Our Holiday Activities programme offers fun‑packed activity days throughout every school holiday. With a wide range of options suitable for ages 5–19, there’s always something exciting for everyone.
Children and young people can enjoy a mix of new activities, all supported by our friendly and experienced team.
Just a taste of the activities we offer:
- Bowling
- Cinema trips
- Fun days
- Adventure playgrounds
- Swimming
- Laser tag
- Go Ape
- Climbing
- Water sports
We run sessions from a variety of local venues, including schools, community centres, Thomley Activity Centre, Thames Valley Adventure Playground, and leisure centres across the area.
Youth Clubs – Skyline and Limitless
We run two types of youth clubs; skyline and limitless, designed for young people who benefit from consistent peers, familiar staff, and a regular pattern of sessions.
Skyline is aimed at children and young people aged 8–14.
Limitless is for those in Year 7 and above who are high‑functioning but may sometimes need a little more support than a mainstream youth club can offer.
Both clubs provide a safe, social, and engaging environment where young people can build confidence, develop friendships, and enjoy a variety of activities alongside others their age.
The costs of each activity is advertised on our preference forms which are sent out quarterly and vary between type and length of activity.
All staff working directly with children are highly trained to ensure they can support every child and young person appropriately. Core training includes Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity, Behaviour Support, Moving and Handling, Team Teach, Epilepsy Awareness, Paediatric First Aid, Makaton, Autism Awareness, and a range of clinical procedures where required. Additional training is provided throughout the year based on the needs of the children attending.
Anyone can make a referral for a child or young person, but consents need to be completed by the responsible parent or carer.
No. Many of the families we work with are not open to social care.
When your child first joins us, they will usually start with a 1:1 care rating to help them settle in and ensure we fully understand their needs. As we get to know them better, this level of support may change.
Their care rating can vary depending on:
- Their individual needs
- How they are progressing
- The type of activity they are taking part in
Any changes are always made thoughtfully, with your child’s wellbeing and safety at the centre of our decisions.
Transport is not provided by Action for Children to or from any of the sessions we deliver.
The only exception is Family Trips, where coach transport may be offered from an advertised pick‑up point to the destination and back again.
If you have a compliment, concern, or complaint about a short breaks activity, please speak directly to the Team Leader at the session in the first instance. They will do their best to address the issue promptly.
If this isn’t appropriate, or you would prefer to speak to someone else, you can contact our office on 01296 438230 or [email protected] Your concern will be passed to the most appropriate member of the team, who will look into the matter and get back to you.
