Choices Club 11-16s

The Choices Club, an enrichment programme, provides opportunities for children to access holistic personal, social, emotional and character development activities relevant to their needs. This improves their overall physical and mental well-being. Our mission is to inspire children towards a more self-sufficient lifestyle. To transform land, gardens and green spaces everywhere into thriving ecosystems of biodiversity and organic food productivity. 
As well as to educate and empower children to look after our  communities to co create a global, fair, free food sharing network built on love and caring and growing local food 

BACE Holidays is for children aged 4 to16 (Reception-Year 11) who are in receipt of benefit-related Free School Meals who school in the Borough of Barnet. Complete the sign up registration and sign up to our Barnet Youth First newsletter to be notified of any new activities throughout the year. You will need to provide your proof of eligabilty of benefit-related Free School Meals via a WONDE e-Voucher issued by your school when booking and on the first day of your activity.  If your child is not in receipt of benefit-related Free School Meals you can access the Positive Activities offer for all children here.

Each activity / camp will have or see details of particular activities:

• A physical element, such as multi-sports activities, which could include football, cricket or athletics.
• A creative activity, such as arts and crafts, circus skills or performing arts.
• All activities will incorporate health and nutritional education and awareness around health and well-being.
• LUNCH/Take n Make/Snack bags will be provided.

These activities will be run by organisations in the community, all professionals will be DBS checked, insured and qualified.

Important!!

Clothing:

Your child/ young person should attend their pre-booked activities wearing appropriate, comfortable clothing that is suitable for the weather, as some activities will take place outdoors.

Weather:

Please ensure your child has sun protection for sunny days and water-proof clothing for rainy days. Your child will also need to bring a refillable bottle of water with their name on it.  

Asthma or Allergies:

If your child uses an inhaler or epi pen. You MUST ensure that they bring this along with them and notify the activity manager, if you don’t your child will not be allowed into the activity.

Valuables:

Please do not bring to camp any valuables or tech gadgets to activities. London Borough of Barnet, Children's Service and the activity provider are not responsible for any lost or damaged items.

Conditions:

• Activities will differ each day and will be suitable for different age groups.
• This is a face-to-face activity.
• Children and young people will need to attend all dates booked. Any no shows may result in future suspension of bookings and activities
• Parents and carers will not be able to wait on site for the duration of the activity.
• There will be drop-off and collection points only - parking will need to be found off-site.
• If your child has a disability and/or autism and requires 1:1 support/ personal care please email:- BACEHolidays@barnet.gov.uk
• All courses are subject to change or cancellation at the discretion of the London Borough of Barnet, Children's Service. 

Go to www.barnetyouth.uk/BACE-Holidays for our FAQs and to access resources.

Want to book onto a Winter activity? Follow these next steps: 

1. Press the 'Login or Register to book' button on the course page and complete and submit a booking.
2. If your application has been successful you will receive an email confirming your child/ young person’s place.
3. Turn up to your chosen course and have FUN!