About this Event
Looking for a wonderful way to keep your child engaged, active, and learning during the October half-term?
Join our October Holiday Club, specially designed for children aged 7-16, where every day is filled with exciting activities and new friends!
Our club is unique — all activities are conducted in English and Polish, providing a fantastic opportunity for children to develop language skills in a natural, fun environment. Whether your child is a native Polish speaker, learning Polish for the first time, or just curious about the language and culture, this camp is the perfect fit!
What will your child experience?
- Creative arts and crafts encouraging imagination and fine motor skills
- Interactive games fostering teamwork, communication, and friendship
- Language workshops introducing or reinforcing language skills
- Outdoor play and nature exploration to stay active and healthy
- Cultural activities celebrating traditions and multicultural understanding
- Friendly, experienced bilingual staff ensuring a safe, supportive environment
Why join?
- Bilingual approach supports language development and cultural awareness
- Small group size (maximum 20 children) ensures personalized attention
- Convenient location in the heart of the local community
- Great for children with friends interested in learning Polish, promoting inclusive and social learning
Daily schedule:
• 9:00–9:30 AM – Welcome, language warm-up, breathing and relaxation exercises
• 9:30–10:30 AM – Thematic workshops (including rhythm, drama, theatre exercises,
concentration games)
• 10:30–11:00 AM – Cooking workshops: preparing a healthy breakfast
• 11:00–11:30 AM – Breakfast break, tasting of home-made meals
• 11:30 AM–1:00 PM – Creative/art/theatre activities, singing, dancing, movement
games, exercises to build self-confidence and concentration
• 1:00–1:30 PM – Lunch break
• 1:30–2:30 PM – Thematic trip, field games with elements of environmental and health
education
• 2:30 PM–3:00 PM – Emotional workshops (recognizing and regulating emotions, success
journal)
• 3:00 PM–4:00 PM – Daily summary, active play, relaxation, discussions about health and
ecology
Program components:
• Environmental education: daily mini-workshops on saving water, energy, recycling, and respecting nature.
• Health education: talks about health, hygiene, physical activity, the importance of sleep; practical preparation of healthy meals.
• Independence and self-confidence: independent meal preparation, keeping a success journal, presentations of own work, games and activities that build self-esteem.
• Emotion regulation: breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, working with emotion cards, conversations about feelings, games that teach cooperation and conflict resolution.
• Self-development: daily summaries, discussions about strengths, planning goals for the next day, support in discovering one's talents and interests.
Organizers and Support:
• PLCA Foundation Charity no 1170478 and Fundacja Młode Pokolenia – organizations with experience working with children.
• Partial funding: Institute for the Development of the Polish Language (IRJP) as part of the “Holidays with the Polish Language” project.
Staff and Safety
• Activities are led by qualified educators with DBS certificates, first aid, food safety training.
Limited places – first-come, first-served with deposit payment!
Register your child here: https://forms.gle/Ho7sGMKhmYxLwhnJ6
Project Coordinator: Agnieszka Derleta
Tel. 07930182577 (after 5:00 PM or text message during the day)
Email: [email protected]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Events Venue at Stacja Dom Polski, Ashburnham Road, Bedford, United Kingdom
GBP 109.05
