Children and young people across Wolverhampton can swing, swim and scoot into fun this May half-term, thanks to the popular physical activity programme Yo! Active.
Wolves Foundation deliver the Yo! Active project in partnership with the City of Wolverhampton Council and WV Active, with a variety of sessions open to children and young people aged up to 18, or 25 for care leavers or those with a disability and offers a wide range of free activities all year round.
Young residents with a WV postcode can take their pick from over 40 hours of free physical activity sessions per week, including free swimming, gym and court hire, multi-sport sessions, basketball and activities for under 5s.
There are also tailored sessions for school holidays, including the May half-term beginning next week. Highlights include:
- Yo! Active Racket Sports - join in with games of badminton, table tennis, short tennis or pickleball with family or friends
- Family Water Safety - these family-friendly Water Safety sessions are an essential programme designed to teach children crucial water safety skills
- SEND Scoot and Ride - bring your scooter or bicycle and enjoy some safe time on the track at WV Active Aldersley
- There is also basketball, volleyball, racket sports, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Nerf gun battles and much more.
Click here to see the full timetable.
Councillor Obaida Ahmed, cabinet member for health, wellbeing and community, said: "Yo! Active is a brilliant way to inspire our children and young people to take part in regular physical activities, with a fantastic range of free opportunities available not only during this May half-term, but all year round.
"Becoming more physically active can help improve heart health, build strong bones and muscles, control weight and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and it's also a great way to make new friends.
"Over 14,000 children and young people have already signed up to Yo! Active, and I'd encourage other youngsters, parents and guardians to check out what is on offer and sign up so that their children can enjoy free access to these high-quality physical activities.”
Tom Warren, Foundation senior manager, added: "We’re delighted with the offer we have provided for children and young people as part of Yo! Active. This is the perfect opportunity for families to plan their half-term activities.”
Click here to sign up for free.
