As the school summer holidays commence, parents are busy looking for interesting and fun things for their youngsters to do to keep them active, happy and out of mischief!
Thanks to the Gosport Passport Scheme, you need look no further, because a full range of FREE, positive activities are being provided for 11-17 year olds to enjoy in their own community.
Organised through a partnership of different agencies, including the Council, Police, Motiv8, SEHCO etc, the aim of the Gosport Passport Scheme is to benefit the local community by providing diversionary activities to deter instances of anti social behaviour. This is achieved by utilising existing leisure resources and communal spaces to provide activities which entertain and keep young people safe.
“The great thing about the Summer Passport is that activities are not all based in just one area, they are spread out all over the Borough allowing young people from all areas to attend something quite near to where they live,” said Carly Northcott Passport co-ordinator. “Not that that seems to matter very much, with many of them travelling the length and breadth of the Borough to take part in all the different events, with something different every day a magnificent time is generally had by all.”
Last years Summer Passport saw over 500 young people take part in a range of activities, whilst at Easter this year a similar Passport event saw more than 200 enjoying activities which included:- scuba diving, human inflatable bowling, 'pass it on' style cooking and free ice-skating!
This year’s exciting programme is now ready to go and includes:
Monday 27 & Tuesday 28 July, 12-4pm, Elson Recreation Ground
Fun Fair themed activities. Try your luck on the inflatable Horse Derby and Assault Course, Coconut Shy, Tin Can Alley, Fajita Making, Climbing Wall, Dance, Scuba Diving.
Wednesday 29 & Thursday 30 July, 2-6pm, Privett Park
A range of sporting pursuits is available including Tennis Tuition, Giant Table Football, Crazy Golf, Inflatable Beat the Keeper etc!
Friday 31 July, 12-4pm, BMX Track, Rowner Road
Here’s the chance to showcase your skills in a BMX competition! Alternatively, enjoy ‘Off Track in the Alver Valley’ and don’t forget to get your bike coded. Music and hot dogs will also be available.
Monday 3 & Tuesday 4 August, 12-4pm, Holbrook Recreation Ground
Time to get healthy and active with free Ice-Skating and Swimming, Inflatable Human Bowling, Fun2Fish Fishing, Power Kiting and Smoothie Making.
Wednesday 5 & Thursday 6 August, 3-7pm, Leesland Park
Skateboarding, Break Dancing, Inflatable Assault Course, Cycle Coding, Waterslide, Bungee Run and more. Refreshments available from onsite burger van.
Friday 7 August, 12-4pm, Cherque Farm
Located in the heart of the community, Cherque Farm will host activities ranging from Scuba Diving, to Dance and Sports etc!
Monday 10 & Tuesday 11 August, 1-5pm, Grove Road Park
Fun2Fish Fishing, Inflatable Gladiator Joust, Cooking, Quad Biking and bike coding are just some of the things on offer!
Wednesday 12 August, 12-4pm, Broderick Hall and Lake, Clayhall Road
Splash about at this aquatic themed day, with Fun2Fish and Scuba Diving and the Surf Simulator to get you in the mood!
Thursday 13 August, 12-4pm, Gosport Park
The penultimate day of activities will be fun filled and include preparations for the final event including Party Crafts, Dance, Power Kiting and Inflatable Laser Quest!
Friday 14 August, 4-9pm, Stokes Bay Beach Party
Enjoy a taste of Hawai with the Surf Simulator, Coconut Shy, Super Inflatable Bouncer and Non-alcoholic Cocktail Making! Make a Hawaiian skirt and Lei necklace to wear for the disco and even test your flexibility in the Limbo Dancing competition. Prizes will be awarded for the most originally decorated t-shirt and a BBQ will be provided at a small cost to the young people attending.
In fact those who have attended 10 days of the Passport programme will receive a voucher for FREE food at the BBQ. Simply present your Passport Leaflet for stamping each time you attend and then bring it along with you to the Beach party to exchange it for your food voucher.
To find out more contact Carly Northcott or Sam Mitchell, Community Safety Team, Gosport Borough Council on Tel: (023) 9254 5281/5232 or e-mail: sam.mitchell@gosport.gov.uk or carly.northcott@gosport.gov.uk
