All activities are held between 11.00am – 1.00pm at the Old Mill Lane campus, Church Street, Barnsley, S70 2AX.
Learners can attend the event without booking; simply arrive at the relevant campus.
View the summer activities schedule for each day below:
- Board games and a quiz – Play fun and interactive games with other students.
- Candle making workshop – Join us at this interactive session and make a candle. (Maximum five people)
- Hair braiding tips – Learn to plait, curl and pin up steps for hair.
- An introduction to performing CPR – Learn about CPR and the steps of performing CPR.
- Introduction to memory techniques – Learn how to use some simple mnemonic techniques (including how to learn the alphabet backwards in 10 minutes).
- Wellbeing session – Make a Worry Doll to help with anxiety and stress relief.
- Bookish Barnsley – Recommend books, chat about your favourite literature, loan books and sign up with the Barnsley library.
- UCAS – A clearing and drop in session.
- Switch and board games – Join the Students’ Union for fun and interactive games.
- VR games and activities – Join this session for a fun immersive experience.
- Free gym sessions – Come along and enjoy a free gym session at the Sports Village. You must complete the Guest Pass Form prior to arrival.
- School sports day – Take part in a fun and traditional sports day.
- Retro and modern games – Develop important life skills such as problem solving, decision making, teamwork and communication skills whilst having fun. Also, get to know teachers and fellow students.
- An introduction to performing CPR – Learn about CPR and the steps of performing CPR.
- Group speed chess – Compete in a team based, multiple board chess game, even if you’ve never played before!
- Magic Workshop – Learn the secrets behind some spellbinding card tricks and take home a pack of cards to impress your friends and family. (Maximum 20 people)
- Funding – Drop-in with our Information, Advice and Guidance team to find out about the Learner Support Fund and how to apply.
- Bookish Barnsley – Recommend books, chat about your favourite literature, loan books and sign up with the Barnsley library.
- Board games – Play a range of fun board games and meet other students.
- VR games and activities – Join this session for a fun immersive experience.
- Free gym sessions – Come along and enjoy a free gym session at the Sports Village. You must complete the Guest Pass Form prior to arrival.
- UCAS workshop – This session is for students progressing from Year 1 to Year 2 who want to complete a UCAS application. This will be an opportunity to spend some time with tutorial staff to get started or develop their personal statement and be on top of their applications in advance of the deadline.
- UCAS – A clearing and drop-in session.
- VR games and activities – Join this session for a fun immersive experience.
- Free gym sessions – Come along and enjoy a free gym session at the Sports Village. You must complete the Guest Pass Form prior to arrival.
- An introduction to Performing Arts – We have a series of 20-minute workshops running at our Old Mill Lane campus Drama Studio. Come and join the fun at 11.00am, 12.00pm or 1.00pm. Experience an introduction to Performing Arts- have a go and unleash your theatrical side.
- School sports day – Take part in a fun and traditional sports day.
- An introduction to performing CPR – Learn about CPR and the steps of performing CPR.
- Disney quiz – Test your knowledge of Disney characters and films with this fun quiz and compete for a Disney-themed prize.
- Wellbeing session – Make a bath bomb and learn about personal care and hygiene.
- Bookish Barnsley – Recommend books, chat about your favourite literature, loan books and sign up with the Barnsley library.
- Board games – Play a range of fun board games and meet other students.
- VR games and activities – Join this session for a fun immersive experience.
- Free gym sessions – Come along and enjoy a free gym sessions at the Sports Village. You must complete the Guest Pass Form prior to arrival.
- Beauty Therapy – Learn how to file nails correctly and how to carry out a hand and arm massage.
- Delivering CPR – Learn the steps of performing CPR.
- Introduction to memory techniques – Learn how to use some simple mnemonic techniques (including how to learn the alphabet backwards in 10 minutes).
- Funding – Drop in with our Information, Advice and Guidance team to find out about Learner Support Fund applications and how to apply.
- Bookish Barnsley – Recommend books, chat about your favourite literature, loan books and sign up with the Barnsley library.
- UCAS – A clearing and drop-in session.
- VR games and activities – Join this session for a fun immersive experience.
- Free gym sessions – Come along and enjoy a free gym session at the Sports Village. You must complete the Guest Pass Form prior to arrival.
- Board games – Play a range of fun board games and meet other students.
- Retro and modern games – Develop important life skills such as problem solving, decision making, teamwork and communication whilst having fun. Also, get to know teachers and fellow students.
- Delivering CPR – Learn the steps of performing CPR.
- Group speed chess – Compete in a team-based, multiple board chess game, even if you’ve never played before!
- Summer school for Learning for Living and Work students – This session aims to support transition and baseline assessments for LFLW students only.
- Sleep clinic – Work on a sleep plan, make sleep spray and a lavender bag.
- Bookish Barnsley – Recommend books, chat about your favourite literature, loan books and sign up with the Barnsley library.
- VR games and activities – Join this session for a fun immersive experience.
- Free gym sessions – Come along and enjoy a free gym session at the Sports Village. You must complete the Guest Pass Form prior to arrival.