Christmas Holiday Clubs
Singing Workshop for Ages 6-10 years. An exciting singing workshop. Friday 27th December – Tuesday 31st December (TBC) in Portslade. For more information see their website here www.musicalpears.co.uk
Summer holiday clubs
BEE WILD HOLIDAY CLUB. A woodland kindergarten site at Foredown Woods, open for children from 4-8 years old during the school holidays. Starts 9.30am-3pm for a day of adventure and play in nature, nurtured by Forest School practitioners. For cooking over a campfire, making friends, learning new skills, getting muddy, getting active and getting creative in the fresh air. Please note, at the moment the spaces for 3-year-olds are only available to children who already attend the kindergarten. All children aged 4 - 8 are welcome. Click here for more details on their website
Junior Adventurers Club Holiday club locations:
Mile Oak Primary School. Click here for website
Peter Gladwin Primary School. Click here for website
(Brighton & Hove locations)
Summer Adventure Camp is an Ofsted registered Adventure Camp for children aged 6+, Activities include Electric Scooters, archery, climbing, bushcraft, zorbs and so much more. All childcare vouchers accepted including Government Tax Free Childcare Payments. Bookings NOW OPEN for the Summer holidays at Cardinal Newman Catholic School (official) To find out more information go to https://summeradventurecamp.co.uk
Miscellaneous
Tumble tots fun activity classes. For ages 6 Months - school age. Also Gymbobs (School Age - 7 Years). For more details on their website click here For available sessions and booking details click here
Storytime 10.15-10.30am. Drop in to Portslade library. On the first Wednesday of the month. For more information please call 01273 290800
Play and Learn sessions for the under 5's every Wednesday 9.30-11am (term time only) at North Portslade Family Hub, The Rise. Call 01273 293545 for more information.
Support your toddlers speech and language development Or introduce pre-reading skills at classes using singing, dancing, props and games to help children aged 1-4 years develop important early literacy skills in a fun and engaging way. Our classes are regularly recommended by speech and language therapists for children with a speech delay.
Timetable: Tuesdays at Portslade Sports Centre for Preschool (aged 2.5 to 4) at 10.30am then at 11.30am for Minis (age 1 up to about 2.5 year). For more information go to https://www.robotreg.co.uk/find-a-class
Portslade Old Village history trail. 1000 miles of history in a one mile walk. Visit www.portsladehistory.co.uk to get your free audio guide.
Easthill Park history trail. Discover the secrets of Easthill park. It was home to a wealthy victorian family. It was also the scene of a tragic incident during WWII. Click here for your free audio guide.
Mile Oak Farm shop and café. See the animals whilst you visit. Mile Oak Road Portslade BN41 2RF click here
Benfield Valley Project are a small group of local residents who are passionate about protecting and sharing the beauty of our local wildlife and wild spaces. They organise various events: litter picks, pathway clearance , nature walks, dawn chorus walks, bat walks, wildlife talks and a community nature day. See their website by clicking here
Youth Club.. Friday's at 4:30-6pm (age 11+). Portslade Village Centre, Windlesham Close, Portslade, BN41 2LZ. Membership is free. click here for more information on the Hangleton, knoll and Portslade Project or call Oly on 07519 279483
Free youth programme. Once children and young people become a member and regularly attend the youth clubs, they can also access free trips and sessions in the school holidays. For more information on what the has to offer in Portslade and Mile Oak call Oly on 07519 279483 or go to https://hkproject.org.uk/youthwork
Sussex Self Defence are teaching parents and kids about the dangers of knife crime and what you can do when running isn't an option. They teach awareness, de-escalation, avoidance and disarming. Any idiot can carry a knife, would you know what to do? If the answer is no, then the kid's club is every Thursday 5-6pm at Portslade Baptist Church followed by adult's/mixed 6-7pm. A friendly family run club. Drop them off or stay for a free coffee and chat. For Facebook page click here or email for more information to selfdefence@email.com
My Helm at the King Alfred, Hove, offer engaging workshops, youth clubs, after school and holiday clubs and many other courses. For more information go to https://myhelmcic.com/about/
Kid's activities
If you have a registered club for children, please let us know on our contact page.
Also, don't forget to check out the calendar pages for the monthly highlights 2024
Bowls
Bowls club in Victoria Recreation Ground, Portslade, BN41 1XD. If you have always wanted to give a bowls a try, come to our junior sessions. Booking contact Marion: By phone 01273 410555 or by text 07980 481241 or by email marionjw18@gmail.com. See also the calendar pages for special events and promotions.
Boxing
Mile Oak Boxing Academy. An amateur Boxing Club affiliated with England Boxing for children ages 10 - 15 years old (16+ also available). All the coaches are trained to level one and level two standards, equipped with certifications in Safeguarding, DBS, and First Aid. A fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in boxing, regardless of their experience level or background. Based in Hill Park School (upper), BN41 2FU.
See their website for more details and to book a place click on the web address here https://mileoakboxingacademy.co.uk
Special needs kid's boxing class every Tuesday at 4pm every Tuesday next to Aldi. £4 minimum donation. 6 to 12 year olds. Call 07503 230437 to book your place.
Climbing
Boulder Brighton. Rock climbing packed with fun, fitness and friends. For 7+ to adults. Victoria Road Trading Estate, Portslade, BN41 1XQ
All sessions involving a supervised child must be pre-booked.
First time climbers and supervisors must book onto a First Time Climb session. For their website click here
Cricket
Portslade Cricket Club. The Club House, Benfield Valley Park, Old Shoreham Road, BN3 7GD. They are always looking for new players, be they young or old or if you would like to know their fixtures to go and watch click here for their website
Dance
Compass Dance Studios, For 7+ years. A whole new selection of super affordable dance classes for children in Portslade Click here for more details on their website
Diverse Dance Works. Dancers have the opportunity to take 2 or 3 different style classes in Portslade on a Tuesdays at South Portslade Community Centre.
STREET & JAZZ CLASSES (kids 3 -13yrs)
3.40pm - 4.10pm (group A 3-6yrs)
4.10pm - 4.55pm (group B 7-8yrs)
4.55pm - 5.40pm (group C 9-11yrs)
6.10pm - 6.55pm (group D 12-14yrs)
COMMERCIAL/STREET, JAZZ/SHOWDANCE MULTI STYLE CLASS** (teens 15yrs+ & young adults)
LYRICAL, CONTEMPORARY, TECHNIQUE & STRETCH CLASS (kids 8yrs+ & teens)
5.40pm - 6.10pm (group C 8-11yrs)
6.55pm - 7.40pm (group D+ 12yrs and up) Click here to see their website for more details or email ayse@diversedanceworks.com
Fitness classes
Sea City CrossFit 45-minute sessions will have a mixture of games, mini workouts, and skills development. For Kids 9-12 Years. Starting 11th January 2024 Limited to 10 Spaces. Thursdays at 16.30-17.15 at Unit 3, 25 Carlton Terrace, BN41 1XF
See their website for booking details and trial classes starting at £10, https://www.seacitycrossfit.co.uk/kids-classes
Football
Ace Football Academy run term time after school sessions. Goalkeeper 5-13 years, at Portslade Leisure Centre, BN41 2WS. Full 14 week course £120 for weekly 1 hour sessions (if joining mid term you pay a pro-rata amount) for more detail go to acefootballacademy.co.uk/weekly-sessions
Multi Sports, 5-11 yrs, Girls football 5-11 years & invasion games 5-11years after school coaching is also available at Mile Oak Primary School, BN41 2WN. acefootballacademy.co.uk/weekly-sessions-2/
Southwick Rangers have 16 youth football teams of all ages playing within the Sussex Youth Football - want to know more click here Southwick Rangers FC Under 16's girls specifically need some more teammates. If you want to try a new team or if your not getting enough game time at your current club or you just want to try something new. Every player will play with our all inclusive attitude.
Southwick FC are currently looking for reception & yr1 football loving boys or girls to join the club & meet new friends. Southwick's little wickers will enjoy free football sessions Saturday mornings 9am - 10am. For more information www.southwickfc.org
Mile Oak Football - under 14's, 16's and under 18's - Chalky Road, Portslade, BN41 2YU click here for Facebook
Gully's Mini Kickers Portslade Sports Centre, by Albion in the Community: Prices From: £7.00, full activity price: £70.00 & again 20th July - 5th October (Ages 3-4) to book and for more information click here
Portslade Sports Centre. Gymnastics, trampolining, toddler run, jungle run and more. Click here for their website
Skateboarding
The Skate Club skateboarding courses at Loxdale English Centre, BN41 2LA. Term-time and holiday skateboarding courses for aspiring skaters aged 5 to 12. Children can learn how to skateboard on a pop-up park. Experienced coaches. Use of skateboards and protective equipment is all included. To find out more details go to their website https://www.theskateclub.com
HOVE SKATE CLUB Beginners Skateboarding Lessons for ages 5+ at Hove Lagoon 10 - 11am for Improvers Skateboarding Club for ages 7+, £10.00 per person. For further information about what is offered and to book a session please visit the schedule and select a session or date: at https://bookwhen.com/levelskateschool Now offering term time courses too!
Swimming
Swimming lessons - All children 16 years old and under can get free swimming sessions in Brighton and Hove. Find out how to sign up, and where they can swim. - click here
Swimming Lessons by Dolphin Tails Swimming school offer swimming lessons for children in Mile Oak Hill Park School. See when their next lessons are, contact dolphintails2020@gmail.com.
Snooker.
Portslade Sports Centre snooker. The league runs from September to April, played on a Monday night from 7pm.
There are also plans to run a ladies competition, and a juniors one too in the coming months, so check with the centre for updates! If you're interested in joining this, or want to know more about the above, please contact the centre, on 01273 411100, or email olly.stewart@freedom-leisure.co.uk
Sport
Clubs and Uniformed organisations
Army Cadets. Cadet's meet twice a week at Marmion Road, Hove, BN3 5FS. - on Monday & Wednesday evenings. The Cadets costs £5/month for 8 sessions, with fantastic weekends away (which can be subsidised if family funds are not available). Cadets also has opportunities like: Duke of Edinburgh Award - an internationally recognised qualification. TO join go to https://armycadets.com
Beavers, cubs & scouts. The 14th Hove (St Andrews Portslade) group HQ is located in Vale Park, at the rear of 104 St Andrews Road, BN41 1DE- click here
6th Hove Scouts HQ (Portslade) for 6 to 14 year olds - Scout hut, Hurst Crescent, Portslade, BN41 1SG click here
Boys Brigade is a Southwick based Christian activity group for girls from 3 to 12 years old. They meet on Wednesdays Activities include games and contests, craft and cooking, bible knowledge and drill, and much more – all mixed in with fun and friendship. You can find more information on the Southwick Methodist Church website here https://southwickmethodistchurch.co.uk/wordpress/children/girls-brigade/
Girls Brigade is a Southwick based Christian activity group for girls from 4 to 18 years old. They meet on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7.30pm during term time. There are a variety of activities each week throughout the year including craft activities such as stained glass, colouring in, sawing, cooking and baking, games, quizzes, making a calendar, stories, camps, sleepovers, competitions, devotions and many other activities. You can find more information on the Southwick Methodist Church website here https://southwickmethodistchurch.co.uk/wordpress/children/girls-brigade/
Portslade Youth Club at the Village Centre run by the Hangleton and Knoll Project. A weekly club for young people aged 11+ where they can play table tennis, badminton, football or just chill out. There are also snacks and soft drinks. Every Friday between 4.30 - 6pm. A parent or guardian and a young person can apply for youth membership at www.hkproject.org.uk/docs then e-mail the form to the Hangleton and Knoll Project at youth@hkproject.org.uk.
Youth Bus at Portslade Aldridge Community Academy, BN41 2WS Monday's from 3pm. Available to local young people aged 11-19, and up to 25 for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Term times only and free.
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