School Holiday Youth Activities
What Is the School Holidays Youth Activities Project?
With support from the Million Hours Fund, BYCS is delivering a free, open-access programme of sports and physical activities during school holidays. The project offers safe, structured, inclusive sessions designed to reduce anti-social behaviour and give young people positive ways to spend their time.
Who Can Join?
- Young people aged 10–18
- Up to 25 years old for those with SEND
- Living in eligible Leicester wards
- Open to all backgrounds and faiths
When
- February Half Term (17th - 20th Feb 2026)
- Easter Break (30th Mar 2026 - 10th Apr 2026)
- May Half Term (25th - 29th May 2026)
- Summer Break (13th Jul 2026 - 20th Aug 2026)
- October Half Term (19th - 23th Oct 2026)
- Christmas Break (21st - 31st Dec 2026)
- February Half Term (15th - 19th Feb 2027)
- Easter Break (22nd - 31st Mar 2027)
- 10:00am - 1:00pm / 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Where:
Bangladesh Action Resource Centre
61 Myrtle Road
Leicester
LE2 1FU
0116 275 5844
Activities Offered
A wide range of fun, engaging, and inclusive activities, including:
- Football
- Basketball
- Badminton
- Cricket
- Volleyball
- Table Tennis
- Snooker
- Rounders
- Dodgeball
- Fitness & Exercise Circuits
- Darts
- Hoops & Rings
- Hopscotch
- …and more!
All sessions are delivered by trained facilitators skilled in youth engagement, safeguarding, and first aid.
What Young People Will Gain
1. Improved Emotional Wellbeing
- Reduced stress through physical activity
- Increased confidence and self-esteem
- Encouragement from trusted adult mentors
2. Life & Practical Skills
- Teamwork and communication
- Problem-solving and conflict resolution
- Respect, inclusion, and collaboration
3. Feeling Safer & More Connected
- Positive relationships with youth workers
- A safe, welcoming environment
- Stronger peer connections and reduced isolation
Why This Matters
School holidays can be a challenging time for many young people. BYCS provides a safe, inclusive alternative that promotes health, confidence, and positive choices. With this project, we aim to transform idle hours into opportunities for growth, joy, and belonging.
For more information about the School Holidays Youth Activities project, contact BYCS on 0116 275 5855