Festival of Fun 2016!

Sheffield Children's University (CU) are thrilled to announce that the CU Festival of Fun which features FREE activities right across the city delivered in the run up to and at the start of the summer holidays is BACK, and BETTER than ever!

There are over 50 activities planned for the summer festival including a treasure hunt and activities at Hallam University, woodland fun, roller hockey, music, climbing and high ropes, archery, canoeing and kayaking, , martial arts, science, dance, drama, gaming and a special trail around Sheffield linked to the Herd of Sheffield. They are for children aged four to five years upwards, and some are aimed at families taking part together, as well as children with SEN.

The activities will be FREE to Sheffield children who have a CU Passport to Learning. Not got yours yet? Don’t panic – you can buy one from Sheffield libraries for just £2 each for Festival of Fun and then use it at Learning Destinations across the city when summer activities have ended!

CU Festival of Fun 2016 will kick off with a fantastic launch event in the Winter Garden on Saturday 16th July 2016, 10am-4pm. Families will be able to have a go at some fabulous FREE activities and there will also be a market place of Learning Destinations armed with all the info you’ll need to plan your summer activities – school holidays sorted!

Please note that booking for all activities opens on 1st July 2016. No bookings will be taken before this date.

Please see the full programme for booking information for all activities. You can view it by clicking here: Festival of Fun 2016 leaflet. Leaflets outlining the full list of activities will also be sent to schools, Learning Destinations and other partners this week so keep your eyes peeled!

Make sure you find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/sheffieldcu and follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/SheffieldCU for all the latest Festival of Fun updates too!