February half-term activities for children and young people - Camden Rise

Find free and low-cost February 2024 half-term sport, youth, play, creative arts and cultural activities in Camden.

• Girls Get Moving Monday - 12 February, 4pm to 6pm at Talacre Community Sports Centre, Dalby Street, NW5 3AF. Free session for girls aged 8 to 14 - register for your place by filling in this online form. For more information, please email kirsty.pealling@camden.gov.uk or jenny.mungroo@camden.gov.uk
• Active Wednesday - 14 February, 4pm to 6pm at Talacre Community Sports Centre, Dalby Street, NW5 3AF. Free mixed session for ages 11 to 17. To book a place, or for more information, please email shaun.taylor@camden.gov.uk. You can also watch a short film (50 seconds) about Active Wednesday
• Kilburn Grange Park Multi-Sport Sessions - Monday 12 and Friday 16 February, 12noon to 4pm at Kilburn Grange Park multi-use games area,  NW6 2JL. Free mixed sessions for ages 10 to 16. To book a place, or for more information, please email shaun.taylor@camden.gov.uk
• Arsenal in The Community Football - Wednesday 14, Thursday 15 and Friday 16 February, 1pm to 4pm, at Cantelowes Gardens, Camden Road, NW5 2AU. Free mixed sessions for ages 8 to 14 - register for your place by filling in this online form. For more details, please email jironside@arsenal.co.uk
• Rowley Way Football Mini-Cup - Thursday 15 February from 12noon to 4pm at 84-86 Abbey Road, NW8 0QA. Free mixed event for ages 10 to 16. To book a place, or for more information, please email shaun.taylor@camden.gov.uk
• School's Out - Better Leisure February Half-Term Activity Guide. Activities range from swimming for all the family, learn to swim short courses and junior gym at leisure centres across Camden. The half-term programme runs from 12 to 16 February
• Talacre Community Sports Centre - Multi-Sports Scheme. For ages 8 to 12; half-term programme runs from 12 to 16 February. Find out more and book a place
• Talacre Community Sports Centre - Holiday Mini-Camps. For ages 4 to 7; half-term programme runs from 12 to 16 February. Find out more and book a place
• The Pirate Castle. Have fun, get active and make a splash on the Regent's Canal with The Pirate Castle's half-term holiday scheme, which runs from 12 to 17 February, 10am to 3.30pm each day. There's a range of paddlesport and canal boating activities on offer that develop physical, technical and social skills, boost self-confidence and are a great way to let off steam! Suitable for ages 8 and above. Each day includes two activity sessions with a short lunch break (packed lunch / refreshments required). Find out more and book your places
• Half-term youth programmes. Activities include multi-sports and fitness, cooking, music workshops, arts and crafts at Lauderdale House, games, beauty and trips, including ice skating. Find out what is happening over February half-term at your local youth clubs and projects
• Play schemes for ages 4 to 12. The play provision in Camden is run by community and voluntary organisations. They are funded by the Council to provide after-school clubs and holiday playschemes for children aged 4 to 12. This provision includes specialist services for vulnerable children, young people and their families with varying needs. Find out more and book a place
• Light Up Kilburn. This spectacular free light festival runs from Friday 9 February until Saturday 24 February. Featuring inspiring illuminations forming a trail and a magical spectacular parade, the festival will bring light, colour, sound and creativity to Kilburn High Road, Kilburn Grange Park and the surrounding areas. There will also be fun activities and events for everyone to enjoy. Come together with family and friends to experience the beauty of Kilburn. There will be special events every Friday to Sunday, 5pm to 9pm and a closing parade and entertainment on Saturday 24 February. There are also special workshops including a giant puppetry workshop on Friday 16 February and a lantern making workshop on 19 February open for everyone. For more information on the festival, opportunities to take part in creative workshops and to find out more about the artists we’ve worked with head to lovecamden.org/light-up-kilburn.