Activities for Children in Cheltenham This Easter

There will be many different activities for children available in Cheltenham during the Easter Holidays. You can enjoy the rides at Danter's Funfair at Cheltenham Racecourse, learn circus skills at The Everyman, be a star of a musical at The Playhouse, or enjoy a multi-activity camp at St. Edward's Junior School.

DANTER'S FUNFAIR
Wednesday, 8 April - Sunday, 19 April 2009
Yet again Danter's Funfair visits Cheltenham, promising over two weeks of great entertainment. Coinciding with the Easter Holidays, Danter's Funfair will be pitched with their amazing rides at Cheltenham Racecourse.

WORKSHOPS AT THE EVERYMAN THEATRE
Monday, 6 April 2009
Circus Skills Workshop
Ever wanted to have a go at juggling, diabolo, plate spinning or even uni-cycling? Now's your chance to become a circus performer! 10.00am - 1.00pm (for 6 - 10 year olds). Cost: £10.00 per person
Tuesday, 7 April - Wednesday, 8 April 2009
Mask Making Workshop
Spend the morning making masks and the afternoon working with them, leading to a short presentation at the end of the day. Tue 7 Apr 10.00am - 4.00pm (for 7 - 11 year olds), Wed 8 Apr 10.00am - 4.00pm (for 12 - 16 year olds) Cost: £10.00 per morning, £20.00 per full day
Thursday, 9 April 2009
Clowning Workshop
Step out of this world and into the world of comedy! Come along to this frantic, fun and physical workshop! 10.00am - 1.00pm (for 11 - 15 year olds) Cost: £10.00
The King's Birthday
Make a play in an afternoon! Thu 9 Apr 2.00pm - 4.00pm (for 4 - 7 year olds) Cost: £5.00

THEATRE STUDIO SCHOOL AT THE PLAYHOUSE
Monday, 6 April - Saturday, 11 April 2009
Come and work with professional tutors and create fantastic productions of Return to the Forbidden Planet for 13 - 18 year olds and Kidz in Space ....The Forgotten Journey for 6-12 year olds culminating with full-scale performances. There are three courses open to anyone between the ages of 6 and 18 years old with a love of theatre and performance. There is also a Technical Course for students with a flare for design, lighting and construction. For course information, fees and audition details please contact Suzanna Segura on 07977 227707 or by email on info@theatrestudio.co.uk

4-2-11 ACTIVITY CAMP AT ST. EDWARD'S JUNIOR SCHOOL
Tuesday, 14 April - Friday, 17 April 2009
4-2-11 Activity Camp is a family run camp which opens during the Easter and Summer holidays, offering a creative alternative to sports-based camps. 4-2-11 camps are exciting themed weeks, workshops, and jam-pack the schedule with swimming, arts and craft, cookery, pottery, drama, music, games, quests, bouncy castles and more. Camp 2's independence is encouraged via their newspaper and CommonRoom activities, while younger children can rest with stories and puzzles. The camp opens at 8.45am and closes at 4.30pm, with a time out facility available until 5.30pm.

Prices start from £25 per day, daily and weekly bookings are welcomed for children of age 4-11. The staff are well trained, professional and pride themselves on making sure every child has as much fun as possible and makes friends with other campers. While there is a fully structured programme of activities, the camp is very flexible and child-led. Impromptu games of bench ball, rounders or water fights are common, as are quiet time activities after particularly lively swimming sessions. All children are welcome, any special requirements or individual needs will be accommodated.

For information about these and other Cheltenham events please visit our Cheltenham events guide.