February Freebie is here!

Its that time of the year again!

Yes, the February Freebie is back, and better than ever! If you enjoy fun learning activities out of school time you can earn National Award Certificates and badges with a Children’s University Passport to Learning.

During the February half term 2013, all children and young people in Sheffield can use their Passport to Learning to access FREE exciting learning activities happening across the city. All activities are delivered by our fantastic Learning Destinations, and will happen in different venues across the city. This is a fantastic opportunity to try something new, have fun, learn something, and work towards a Children's University award, and all for FREE!

Below are a list of all the exciting activities happening. If you don’t yet have a Passport to Learning, don’t worry! Passports can be bought at any local library for £2 and then be used to collect credits at all our Learning Destinations during  the half term and beyond! Visit our website for a list of all the Learning Destinations.  For more information about Sheffield Children's University, and the Passport to Learning, check out our frequently asked questions!

Please note, some activities have limited space, and require booking. This will operate on a first come, first served basis. Booking info is included for these activities below.

Saturday 16^th February

Music taster with Concord All Stars Marching Band

Croft House settlement , Garden Street, S1 4BJ

Music taster sessions – try instruments and see a rehearsal in progress.

10am -12noon

Age 8 - 13 years

Green Top Circus

Winter Garden, Sheffield city centre

Ground based traditional circus activities e.g. juggling, Diablo, tightwire etc

10am-3pm

Age 8+

Monday 18th February

Adventures Are Us – Go Urban! Adventure in the Park

The Ponderosa, Bellefield Street, S3.

Outdoor activities: tree climbing and rope walks.

10am-4pm

Age 5 – 16 years

Art in the Park

Meet Colette outside Firth Park Library, 443 Firth Park Road, S5 6QQ.

Create a miniature, woodland village of hobbit-like homes. Use natural materials to build huts, nests, dens, and caves in and around the trees - and create an enchanted place in Firth Park.

10am-4pm

Age 8+

Tuesday 19th February

Imagination Gaming

Upperthorpe Library

Gaming activities – modern board and card games

10am -4pm

All ages

Adventures Are Us – Go Urban! Adventure in the Park

Fishponds, Richmond Road opposite the Co-op, S13.

Outdoor activities: tree climbing and rope walks.

10am - 4pm

Age 5 – 16 years

Art in the Park

Meet Michelle outside Graves Park Rose Gardens Café, S8.

Create your own secret hideout using shapes, colours, flowers and animals from the park as inspiration!

10am - 4pm

Age 8+

Wednesday 20th February

Self Defence class

Hillsborough Library

Self defence taster session with the Academy of Self Defence

10.30-11.30 am

Age 7+

Imagination Gaming

Darnall Library

Gaming activities – modern board and card games

10am -4pm

All ages

Adventures Are Us – Weaselling in Derbyshire

Transport provided to the site near Ringinglow. Details will be available on booking.

Places are limited and must be booked for this activity.  Please contact Toby Fisher on 0114 2813761.
Age 11-14

Thursday 21^st February

Self Defence class

Stocksbridge Library

Self defence taster session with the Academy of Self Defence

10.30-11.30 am

Age 7+

Adventures Are Us – Go Urban! Adventure in the Park

Phillimore Park, Phillimore Road next to Phillimore Primary School, S9.

Outdoor activities: tree climbing and rope walks.

10am - 4pm

Age 5 – 16 years

Imagination Gaming

Central Library

Gaming activities – modern board and card games

10am -4pm

All ages

Friday 22^nd February

Adventures Are Us – Go Urban! Adventure in the Park

Endcliffe Park, Rustlings Road entrance near the ‘gym’, S11.

Outdoor activities: tree climbing and rope walks.

10am - 4pm

Age 5 – 16 years

Wild Wood Activities – Forest School

Roe Wood, Norwood Drive, S5.

Outdoor activities: den building, woodland crafts, storytelling and more.

Age 8+

10am-3pm

Places are limited must be booked for this activity.  Please contact Toby Fisher on 0114 2813761.

Saturday 23^rd February

Green Top Circus

Winter Garden, Sheffield city centre

Ground based traditional circus activities e.g juggling,Diablo, tightwire etc

10am-3pm

Age 8+

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Email cu@sheffield.gov.uk to recommend your own favourite club or activity as a Children’s University Learning Destination