Stomping Grounds North East Best Spring Ever 2026

With thanks to StreetGames, we are offering 8 FREE days of forest school in Benwell. These sessions are for children and young people who receive benefit-related free school meals. Sessions are for children aged 5–12. Children attend without their grown-ups (sorry adults!). We run sessions at Benwell Nature Reserve. Sessions run from 10am to 2pm. You can book single days or multiple days. Your child can take part in: fire lighting whittling and tool use denbuilding woodland crafts nature walks and exploring games and team activities Each day, children help prepare and cook food on the fire. This builds confidence and independence. We support children to: explore the outdoors, take safe risks, lead their own play and build friendships. We have experienced staff and high staff ratios. We create a calm, flexible, and supportive space. We welcome all children. We support children with additional needs. Time in nature can support wellbeing. It can help children feel calm and happy. If you need help with booking, please email: admin@stomping-grounds.org

To book: HAF (FSM) spaces: https://sportfin.io/activity/activity-2503-benwell-easter-holiday-club-2026-fsm/?date=2026-04-07T09:00:00.000Z 

Ticketed spaces:https://sportfin.io/activity/activity-2504-benwell-easter-holiday-club-2026-paid-places/?date=2026-04-07%2010:00

We have a quiet or calm space for young people to chill out in

We offer small group work / activities

Parents / carers can contact staff to discuss individual needs

The Department of Education Holiday Activity Fund programme is to support young people aged 4-16 attending Newcastle City Councils schools that are eligible for Free Schools Meals or in need during the Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays.