Children’s Activities
Lancaster University Sports Centre has an exciting activity programme for children aged from 4 to 16 years old, available over the weekends and on a weekly basis.
Lancaster University Sports Centre has an exciting activity programme for children aged from 4 to 16 years old, available over the weekends and on a weekly basis.
From Climbing Mad Monkeys to Junior Judo, the carefully balanced programme offers something for everyone, aiming to keep them active after school and at the weekend.
It also gives them the chance to make lots of new friends.
Payment on booking.
Football Improvers (13 weeks)
Tues 16th April - Tues 16th July
No class on Tues 28th May
The beginners/ improvers class concentrates on individual skills leading towards the Coca-Cola Awards, under the supervision of our fully trained staff.
Climbing Cheeky Chimps Beginners (B) (6 weeks)
Climbing Cheeky Chimps NICAS 2 (N2) (6 weeks)
Climbing Mad Monkeys Beginners (B) (6 weeks)
Climbing Mad Monkeys NICAS 2 (N2) (6 weeks)
Young Climbers (6 weeks)
Course 1: w/c Mon 15th April - w/c Mon 20th May
Course 2: w/c Mon 3rd June - w/c Mon 8th July
Please note: due to Race for Life the Sun 14th July class will be held from 3.00pm - 4.00pm.
A fun way for children go start climbing safely and meet other climbers their own age.
The NICAS scheme creates clear goals for children to work towards, with 5 progressive levels that they can achieve.
On completion of each level they will receive a certificate.
All equipment is provided. The NICAS 2 class is only for people who have completed their NICAS Level 1.
Short Tennis (6 weeks)
Course 1: Sat 20th April - Sat 25th May
Course 2: Sat 8th June - Sat 13th July
A fun way for anyone aged between 4 and 10 years old to get a feel for the game.
Short Tennis has been designed to allow young players to develop at a speed that suits them.
Junior Judo (13 weeks)
Sat 20th April - Sat 20th July
No class on Sat 1st June
This Olympic Sport encourages flexibility, movement skills, throwing techniques, and floor work.
It teaches discipline, respect for other people, and builds self confidence in a safe and fully supervised environment.
Trampolining Development (D) (13 weeks)
Trampolining Advanced (A) (13 weeks)
Sat 20th April - Sat 20th July
No classes on Sat 1st June
Basic trampolining skills and coordination are taught under supervision.
Seat drops, straddles, and pikes leading up to full somersaults and more advanced moves including the B.T Federation Award Scheme.
New Class: Fun Fitness Circuits (13 weeks)
Weds 17th April - Weds 17th July
No class on Weds 29th May
A fun and instructive way to get children involved in physical fitness and put them on a path to life long enjoyment of exercise.
From simple games to more strenuous moves such as jumping jacks.
The course is suitable for children of all abilities.
| Class | Day | Time | Age | Price | Venue | Instructor | Capacity |
| Football Improvers | Tues | 4.30pm - 5.25pm | 6 - 11 | £53.30 | Synthetic Grass Pitch | Howard Irving | 20 |
| Climbing Cheeky Chimps (B) | Mon | 4.00pm - 5.00pm | 6 - 9 | £30 | Climbing Wall |
Ben Humphris Stef Kerek |
6 |
| Sun | 10.00am - 11.00am | 6 - 9 | £30 | Climbing Wall |
Ben Humphris Stef Kerek |
6 | |
| Climbing Cheeky Chimps (N2) | Tues | 4.00pm - 5.00pm | 6 - 9 | £30 | Climbing Wall |
Ben Humphris Stef Kerek |
6 |
| Thurs | 4.00pm - 5.00pm | 6 - 9 | £30 | Climbing Wall |
Ben Humphris Stef Kerek |
6 | |
| Sat | 9.00am - 10.00am | 6 - 9 | £30 | Climbing Wall |
Ben Humphris Stef Kerek |
6 | |
| Climbing Mad Monkeys (B) | Mon | 5.30pm - 7.00pm | 10 - 13 | £39 | Climbing Wall |
Ben Humphris Stef Kerek |
6 |
| Fri | 5.30pm - 7.00pm | 10 - 13 | £39 | Climbing Wall |
Ben Humphris Stef Kerek |
6 | |
| Climbing Mad Monkeys (N2) | Tues | 5.30pm - 7.00pm | 10 - 13 | £39 | Climbing Wall |
Ben Humphris Stef Kerek |
6 |
| Thurs | 5.30pm - 7.00pm | 10 - 13 | £39 | Climbing Wall |
Ben Humphris Stef Kerek |
6 | |
| Sat | 11.30am - 1.00pm | 10 - 13 | £39 | Climbing Wall |
Ben Humphris Stef Kerek |
6 | |
| Young Climbers | Sat | 2.00pm - 3.30pm | 14 - 16 | £39 | Climbing Wall |
Ben Humphris Stef Kerek |
6 |
| Short Tennis | Sat | 9.00am - 9.45am | 4 - 6 | £24.60 | Sports Hall | James McNally | 8 |
| Sat | 9.45am - 10.30am | 6 - 8 | £24.60 | Sports Hall | James McNally | 8 | |
| Sat | 10.30am - 11.15am | 8 - 10 | £24.60 | Sports Hall | James McNally | 8 | |
| Sat | 11.15am - 12.00pm | 8 - 10 | £24.60 | Sports Hall | James McNally | 8 | |
| Junior Judo | Sat | 10.00am - 10.55am | 5 - 8 | £53.30 | Studio | Simon Smith | 15 |
| Sat | 11.00am - 11.55am | 9 - 16 | £53.30 | Studio | Simon Smith | 15 | |
| Trampolining Development (D) | Sat | 9.00am - 9.55am | 8 - 16 | £53.30 | Sports Hall | Matt Ryan | 12 |
| Trampolining Advanced (A) | Sat | 10.00am - 10.55am | 8 - 16 | £53.30 | Sports Hall | Matt Ryan | 12 |
| Fun Fitness Circuits | Wed | 4.15pm - 5.00pm | 11 - 16 | £53.30 | Studio | Katie Bartrop | 20 |
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