What we do | Active Kids

Active Kids aims to give children the best possible introduction to the wonderful world of sport and physical activity. We have developed a unique, ground breaking approach to children's sport based on a multi skill philosophy.

Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS)

By helping children develop a firm foundation of fundamental movement skills (FMS), we empower children to have the confidence to access and enjoy ANY physical activity as they get older.

We start by asking 'What do children need to be able to do to experience (personal) success in sport?' We have answered this by identifying over 30 physical and mental competencies ranging from 'see space' to 'run fast' to 'respond quickly' and so on.

Research based

Our approach is supported by a growing body of research evidence that suggests that early specialisation is detrimental to long term sport participation and enjoyment. This is what researchers at Leeds Metropolitan University have to say:

"Children competent in FMS are more likely to enjoy and have a positive attitude towards sport and physical activity. Aside from the obvious health benefits (e.g. lower risk of obesity/cardiovascular disease), research has shown that the increased self-confidence children feel through successfully performing FMS can have a beneficial knock-on effect to other areas of their education e.g. proficiency in reading and writing."

Child centred, inclusive and age-appropriate

We start with what your child can do, not what s/he can't.

At Active Kids your children develop physical confidence and competence without realising it. Through carefully designed games and challenges, the children perceive Active Kids to be about play but over time improved technical proficiency, coupled with a 'can do' attitude becomes evident.

What's in a name?

As the name suggests we aim to keep children active throughout their time with us - more action and less standing in line waiting for your turn!

Our approach:

is kinder to the needs of the growing body
helps develop all round strength and flexibility
reduces the risk of overuse injuries

You wouldn't develop a genuine love of reading in your child through just one author or genre, so why do the same with sport?

Our programmes

Multi-sport holiday programmes children take part in up to 4 activities a day and term time after school and weekend courses
School + offers the very best in extended school provision
Active:Kick. Better football for children in school year 3 and above - the age when children can begin to explore a specific sport in more detail
11:UP multi sport for 11 to 13 year olds. A great way for children to stay sporty without committing fully to one specific sport.
Active:Deuce. Better tennis for children in school year 3 and above.
AND we also do great PARTIES

Active Kids holiday programmes take place at various venues that are carefully selected to provide a safe, clean and welcoming environment. Here are our Active Kids centres.

All our staff are fully trained, CRB cleared and many of them are full time teachers, so you can be sure your little ones are in safe, caring hands.

School holiday courses Our holiday courses are for children aged 3 - 11 and take place in every school holiday. The children are split into age specific groups to ensure all activities are pitched at the right level. At Active Kids we work very hard to ensure that each child achieves and has an entirely positive experience of sport of physical activity.

School Plus The perfect extended schools solution, designed in line with the Government's Every Child Matters agenda, School Plus delivers the very best in before and after school services.

Kids parties Children's birthday parties are special events to celebrate special days. At Active Kids we do our very best to make sure every thing runs smoothly at every step of the way from time of booking to post party feedback.

Active families We believe that there is a world of active fun waiting for children to experience and enjoy. At Active Kids we just unlock the door and make it happen.