Keep children and teenagers active, creative and entertained this summer with the Charlton Kings Youth Summer Programme, featuring two weeks of free activities for young people aged 2 to 17.

Organised and funded by Charlton Kings Parish Council, the programme offers a huge variety of sessions including sports, dance, arts and crafts, cooking, performing arts, forest school and much more. With activities tailored to different age groups, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Event details

• Dates: Monday 27th July to Friday 7th August 2026
• Location: Charlton Kings
• Suitable for: Ages 2–17 years (age ranges vary by activity)
• Price: Free
• Booking: Advance booking required - book here

Activities include

• Arts and crafts
• Decoupage
• Dance workshops
• Multi-sports sessions
• Football
• Girls-only football
• Karate
• Chess for beginners and intermediate players
• Cooking
• Cupcake decorating
• Lino printing
• Junk modelling
• Sewing workshops
• Forest School
• Circus skills
• Music workshops
• Performing arts
• Dance and wellbeing sessions
• Captain Fantastic SEND parties

Who can take part?

Sessions are designed for a range of age groups from toddlers through to teenagers, with individual activities aimed at specific ages. Some sessions, such as the Dance and Wellbeing activities, also welcome younger siblings.

Booking information

All sessions are free, but places are limited and advance booking is essential. Visit the booking website to reserve your places.

With everything from creative workshops and sports to cooking, music and outdoor adventures, the Charlton Kings Youth Summer Programme is a fantastic way for young people to stay active, learn new skills and make new friends during the summer holidays.