Families ‘Get Activated’ this summer with hundreds of fun events

Families across Cambridgeshire are in for a treat this summer with the launch of Get Activated, the countywide summer activity campaign.

The campaign kicked off with a Woodland Wander, an event hosted by the Cambourne Child and Family Centre in the local nature reserve. Cambridgeshire County Councillor Bryony Goodliffe, Chair of the Children and Young People Committee, attended and joined in the fun.

There are hundreds of free and low-cost activities for families with children under the age of 13, run by the county and district councils and their partners, including many options for play, cycling, walking, sports and activities to keep families busy, entertained and having fun.

These include the Cambridgeshire Libraries Summer Reading Challenge, the Cambridgeshire Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, and a range of activities hosted at the Council’s Child and Family Centres, with sessions focusing on the ‘50 Things to Do Before You’re Five’ app.

As part of the campaign, this year will also feature ‘Get Activated on Tour’, where the council will spotlight activities in each district, so be sure to follow the council’s social media to keep up to date.

By championing affordable outdoor family activities that encourage active travel, physical activity and wellbeing in various local settings and communities, this campaign significantly contributes to Cambridgeshire County Council’s vision of creating a greener, fairer and more caring county for our children and young people.

Councillor Bryony Goodliffe, chair of the Children and Young People’s Committee said “It was wonderful to see so many families having a great time at the Forest School in Cambourne. Children had the opportunity to explore different kinds of play amongst the trees and there were lots of big smiles during the session.

“Get Activated really is a fantastic campaign and our services and partners do a brilliant job at providing fun and learning. There are hundreds of activities across the county that are free or low cost to keep everyone busy and having fun during the summer holidays. I’d encourage as many people as possible to sign up.”

Partners include: Cambridgeshire County Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council, Fenland District Council, Huntingdonshire District Council, East Cambridgeshire District Council, Cambridge City Council, the local NHS, Living Sport and Healthy You.