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Artz Plus & Sportz PlusArtz+ and Sportz+ School holiday arts and sports events for children with additional needs and their families. This year there is truly something for everyone in our programme of events taking place across Dorset. SUMMER HALF TERM 2010 Do you fancy a pirate adventure or a taste of Harry Potter’s magic? How about a trip back in time to Ancient Egypt to create a mask fit for a pharaoh? Or maybe you’d like to try trampolining – or learn some new dance moves? We’d love to see you at one or more of our events and brothers, sisters, parents and carers are very welcome too. Download full details (PDF format)Sportz+ Mini Olympix & Trampolining With the Action Van Tues 1st June 10am-12 noon Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre, Dorchester For ages 7-16 years Set – and beat – your personal best in a series of sporting challenges. Have a go on the trampoline too. Sportz+ Mini Olympix & Trampolining With Sportz+ coaches Tuesday 1st June 2pm-4pm Purbeck Sports Centre, Wareham For ages 7-16 years See Tuesday morning event for details. Artz+ Pharaoh Masks Art & craft With Darrell Wakelam Wednesday 2nd June 10am-12 noon Chivrick Room, The Exchange, Sturminster Newton For ability levels 5-12 years Taking your inspiration from the opulent masks of the pharaohs, make and personalise a glittering mask of your own. Artz+ All Things Harry Potter Craft, games and magic With Paula Fleming Wednesday 2nd June 2pm-4pm The Hub, Verwood For ages 6-14 years We’ll get creative to conjure up the world of Harry Potter and his pals. Come dressed as your favourite character or dress up when you arrive. Artz+ So You Think You Can Dance? Music and dance With Linda Tee-Vides of CoMotion Thursday 3rd June 2pm-4pm Somerford Children’s Centre, Christchurch For ages levels 7-14 years Come and try out different dance styles including hip-hop, street dance and jazz. Learn from others as they groove to the music before taking to the floor yourself. Artz+ Pirates of the Jurassic Coast Percussion, songs and games With Paula Fleming Friday 4th June 2pm-4pm Westfield Technology College, For ages 6-16 years Ahoy there me hearties! Come and ride the ocean waves aboard a pirate ship and get ready for a hair-raising adventure. Information for parents/carersOur events We aim to provide high quality arts and sports events and sometimes it is necessary to target a particular age group or ability level. However, we try to ensure there is something for every child in our varied programme. If you are not sure whether an event is suitable for your child please call for more information.BookingPlaces must be booked in advance. Please fill in a separate booking form for every child with additional needs and list any sibling/s who will be participating. Return the form/s with payment to West Dorset District Council. If you need more booking forms please make photocopies or call us to order more.Each event costs £3 per child participating. A 33% subsidy for those on Income Support/Jobseekers Allowance (income based) Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit. Photocopied evidence must be supplied. Support for your child Our support workers help children to get the most out of an event and one to one help is available if needed. We use the booking information you provide to assess your child’s needs. All our workshop leaders and coaches are talented in their fields and experienced in working with children with additional needs. They will (as far as possible) adapt each event to suit those children who have booked. Stay or leave You are welcome to participate in the event or to relax on-site nearby. Or you can choose to leave your child and return to the venue at the end of the session. This may not be possible if your child has complex needs or needs medicating but please call so that we can discuss this with you. Children who use wheelchairs All arts events, including drama and dance, are designed to include children who use wheelchairs and venues are accessible. At sports events our coaches will suggest options for participants using wheelchairs. Health and Safety You will be required to sign in and sign out your child and if you leave your child you must be available on an emergency telephone number. A nurse and/or a supervisor trained in first aid will be present at all events. Every care is taken to keep children safe and we can provide details about West Dorset District Council’s Health and Safety and other policies and procedures that apply to the events on request. Unable to come? Please contact us to let us know if you cannot come to an event, even if it is at the last minute. Contact us on our Info Line: (01305) 252250 Funded and supported by: West Dorset DC, East Dorset DC,The National Lottery, Dorset County Council, Dorset Short Breaks Transformation, Dorset NHS Primary Care Trust, Active Dorset, East Dorset Mencap. Web links www.eastdorsetmencap.co.uk www.activedorset.org |