Shropshire spring / Easter HAF (Holiday Activities & Food) Programme - OPEN FOR BOOKINGS!

Shropshire spring / Easter HAF (Holiday Activities & Food) Programme - OPEN FOR BOOKINGS!

Shropshire Council are delighted to announce that bookings for the spring / Easter Shropshire HAF Programme are now open.

Shropshire Council is working with local schools, voluntary and community organisations, and childcare providers to run an exciting HAF holiday programme over the Easter holiday. 

During 30th March to 10th April 2026 HAF eligible children and young people are invited to take part in a range of fun activities, happening at holiday clubs from across the county.

There is something on offer for everyone including sports, arts, cooking, forest schools and other exciting opportunities. Free nutritious meals will be provided at each session, as well as information to benefit the whole family.

Find out more watch the Easter promo film https://youtu.be/aGzBAyT9n8k

“Through funding from the Department for Education, we are delighted to offer a HAF programme again this Easter, there is a huge range of activities happening, with free meals provided at each session. 

HAF provides a fantastic opportunity for eligible children and young people to engage in exciting activities during the three main school holidays. The programme allows participants to socialise, learn new skills, eat delicious food, take part in physical activity, and have fun in their local community”. 

Cllr Andy Hall, Portfolio Holder for Children & Education Shropshire Council. 

There are free places available on the HAF programme for:

For more information including online holiday club listing and how to make a referral, please visit Shropshire HAF or email HAF.programme@shropshire.gov.uk

All bookings are made directly with the organisations running the holiday clubs, using an Easter HAF code.

Holiday clubs with places available for children and young people with SEND have been highlighted in the guide. These places are at holiday clubs offering mainstream activities with a range of children and young people. For more information on SEND and 1:1, please check the guide.

Many of the HAF programmes include paid places for children and young people who don’t meet the eligibility criteria. These spaces are generally very heavily subsidised and are highlighted in the guide.

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