Summer fun starts here….., so its not all act, act, write and act! 11 years ago I started a Summer School programme ‘ARC’ (Arts and Recreation Club) in the community of Glendaruel, as there were lots of small children dotted about, with crazy, isolated, demented mothers in tow. It seemed like an obvious solution, kids activities, super fun learning and a few hours working time for the grown-ups .
Would you believe, it is still going strong and some of the kids who were there at the start are still going, all be-it with lots of teen attitude! The older ones are now supporting our new youngsters and learning new skills and a couple are volunteering for the Duke Of Edinburgh Award.
Its drama and Stand Up Comedy this week, just in case all our kids are not smart or funny, or cheeky enough. We have some amazing activity leaders and I am proud to say that the project employs local leaders. I almost gave it up last year, glad I didn’t though, the laughter as I left the Village Hall this morning makes all the hard work, well worth it. I also see a new tranch of crazy demented mothers, clutching small children, who just maybe, will still be coming back in another 10 years. We may be rural, but we know how to shake things along.
This is our programme for 2017.
ARC 2017SummerFun
Find your funny bone’ in ‘Comedy in the Glen’ Drama week
10th July Drama & Comedy, slapstick ‘make em laugh’ fun
11th July Drama & Comedy, slapstick ‘make em laugh’ fun
12th July Drama & Comedy,slapstick ‘make em laugh’ fun
13th July Drama & Comedy, slapstick ‘make em laugh’ fun
Filmography and Photo’s, Week of multi media inspired by Summer Days.
17th July Film & Fotography Fun in the Sun
18th July Film & Fotography Fun in the Sun
19th July Film & Fotography Fun in the Sun
20sthJuly Film & Fotography Fun in the Sun
Sports Crazy Try Out Week – Fitness Fun.
24th July Mixed Martial Arts: Discover your inner Ninja!
25st July Yogido – Build core strength and stamina and get Bendy!
26nd July Mixed Martial Arts: Balance & Strength
27th July Mixed Martial Art: Games
Create On The ARC: A week of arts & Crafts
31st July Sensory Art – Art of Discovery
1st Aug Sewing Bee – Stitch and Sew
2nd Aug Cant Cook Wont Cook – Foodie Fun
31st Aug 3rd Aug Cant Cook Wont Cook – Foodie Fun
*All sessions run in 2 hour slots with 1 hour for lunch.
*The day starts at 10am and will finish at 3pm.
*All activity days are different.
Week long themed sessions, working on a project. You can dip in and out.
Older ages very welcome, we are all inclusive and our activity leaders are skilled in providing a day that suits all
£7per day, per child. ALL ages welcome.
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of snacks and drinks.
Sun Hats and midge spray for outside.
