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Activities and Playschemes running this Summer

Bedfont Lakes Country Park

Junior Rangers - 9.30am to 12.30pm.  Age 7 and over 28, 29 July and 26 August. £20. spend a morning with the Rangers in the animal centre.
Wildlife Explorers - 10am to 12pm, age 3+, 30 July. £6. Bug hunting and identification. Design your own hybrid bug and a chance to meet rescued creepy crawlies.
Fancy Dress in the Forest - 1 to 3pm, age 3+, 30 July. £6. Activities include foraging, making a nature wands, magic potions, fairy doors and shelter building session and story time.
Bush craft skills - 10.30 to 11.30am, aged 6+, 27 August. £6. Learn useful survival skills and how to build a shelter.
Wildlife Wander - 2.30 to 3.30pm, aged 5+ ,27 August. £5. Guided walk through the park and learn about the flora and fauna.
Toddler Town - 10am to 12pm, under 5's, 31 July and 28 August. £5. Lots of toys and games, arts and crafts and water play. Entrance to the animal centre included.
Animal Handling - 2.30 to 3.30pm, all ages welcome, 31 July and 28 August. £5. Learn interesting animal facts while meeting and holding a range of rescue animals.
Junior Explorers Summer Day Camp - 9.30am to 2.30pm (4 days), aged 7+, 4 to 7 or 18 to 21 August. £120. Join the rangers and learn about bush craft skills, animal care and management, conservation and nature based activities.
To book any if the above contact countryside@hounslow.gov.uk, include your child name, age and chosen activity plus the date.

Discounted Days Out

Action Arena - Chiswick House and Gardens (Opens in New Window)

Thursday 31 July to Sunday 3 August.
The UK’s biggest touring inflatable assault course comes to London for the first time.
Two exciting inflatable assault courses are coming to the Walled Garden this summer. There is something for all the family, with the Mini course for small adventurers, and the XXL course for the big kids in all of us.
Age Range: ALL

Activities and events at Boston Manor Park

Recycled Plastic Craft Creation Workshop with Nadine Foster from The Gorgeous Plastic Incentive, Wednesday 30 July, 1.30-3pm, Hub: children 12 years up can enjoy creating stunning innovative designs all from recycled plastic (keyrings, coasters, jewellery and more). £10 per person. Booking via Eventbrite Instagram: @wegorgeousldn www.wegorgeous.co.uk
Family Sing with Me-Time Pop Choir leader, Natasha Hendry, Tuesday 5 August, 2-3.30pm, Hub: bring the family to a guided, fun singalong session with local professional singing teacher. £10 per adult, drop-in (children aged 4 up free). 
SUPA multi sports camp, Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 August, 10-2pm, £25 per day: Stay SUPA Multisport Camp is an action-packed program designed to keep kids active, engaged, and having fun through a wide variety of sports and team-building activities. Book here. Email info@staysupa.com for info.
Mosaic Making Workshop, Wednesday 13 August, 10.30-12.30pm, workshop by Service Yard: Come and make a beautiful mosaic to take home for indoors or outdoors. All equipment provided and grouting demonstration. Age 8 yrs. and over. Booking via Eventbrite £10 per person.
Canoeing with Active 360, Thurs 7 and 14 August (sessions at 10 and 11.30am): Children aged 8yrs and up and adults are welcome to book on to one of the two timed slots. Paddlers are expected to walk a short distance to either collect or drop off their canoe. Booking via Eventbrite £18 per person.
Dr FREG and the Fruit & Veg Mysteries, Monday 11 August, 4pm, Walled Garden. One off performance of this entertaining (and informative) healthy eating show. Aimed at 4-12 year olds. Produced by Tash Gavin and I Know Why It’s Yum, Mum! (2012). Booking through The Arts Centre.
Basketball drop-in sessions with SUPA, Tuesdays 19, 26, Wednesdays 20, 27 August, 10.30- 11.30am: 6-12 year olds, meet on courts, guided by coach Mario and friends for an hour. Drop in, £3 cash per participant per day.
The Big Bad Wolf - Walled Garden, Thursday 28 August, 2 to 4pm. Come on a musical journey of plotting and scheming with folklore’s most notorious villain - the Big Bad Wolf. Tickets from £13.50.

Family and Children's Tour - The Musical Museum

16 August 2 to 3pm, The Musical Museum 399 High Street Brentford TW8 0DU
Join our dedicated Children’s Tour guide for a specially crafted tour of the Museum.
At the end of the 45 minute tour, children enjoy a sing along with The Mighty Wurlitzer.
Suitable for ages 5 to 12 years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
£15 for 1 adult and up to 2 children, £25 for 2 adults and up to 3 children.

Railway 200: Family Fun Weekend 16/17 August

Celebrating 200 years of railway heritage and you’re invited!
Tickets: Kids: £3 (Under 3s FREE) Adults: £5.
All Aboard! Ride our Stephenson’s legendary Rocket! A working simulation straight out of the 1800s! Free rides on our brand-new miniature sit-on train. Perfect for kids – and they can’t get enough! Live Jazz, Cream teas at £3, Picnic Area, Free Parking, Woodland Walk
Running at: Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway, Snakey Lane, Hanworth, TW13 7ND
Age Range: Family Activity
Dates and times: Sundays only
Cost: Booking required. £4.50 for adults,16yrs and over. £2.50 for children 3 to 15 years (under 3s go free)

Hogarth Youth Programme (Opens in New Window)

Range of activities including arts, crafts, drama and sports (visit website for full details).
Hogarth and Community Centre, Duke Road, Chiswick, W4 2JR
8 to 21 years
Monday 21 July  to Thursday 14 August
Cost: £1.

Summer Family Theatre (Opens in New Window)

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6 to 31 August Daily Wednesday to Sunday. Starting times 11, 1 and 3pm on weekends.
A Magical water-themed show, brought to life by The Arts Centre Hounslow. A charming train has lost her steam…can an energetic water droplet help her find it? Join her on a whimsical adventure as she endeavours to reclaim her lost power.
Expect music, puppets, and water-fun…premiering only at the the London Museum of Water and Steam.
What’s more is that YOU get to decide how the story ends – making every performance unique!
Family Tickets start at £13.00.

Hounslow Urban farm (Opens in New Window)

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Hobbledown Heath (Opens in New Window)

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Tech Camps for Kids and Teens (Opens in New Window)

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Courses in Python, Java Game Programming, AI & Machine Learning, and Tech Entrepreneurship, the camps focus on hands-on projects that build real skills and spark creativity in a supportive learning environment.
For 9-12 and 13-16 year olds.
Each camp runs for one week, with morning (9am–12pm) or afternoon (1pm–4pm) sessions available.

Power Road Studios, 114 Power Road, W4 5PY
£350

Stagecoach Holiday Workshops - Isleworth (Opens in New Window)

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Monday 28 July to 1 August and 4 to 8 August. Gumley House Convent School, TW7 6XF
Phone: 07971 008709
Workshop for 4-16 year olds - no experience necessary! Single and half days available on request!
Attend our Musical Theatre Workshop with a presentation at the end for Friends and Family!

Train Day (Opens in New Window)

Saturday 16 August at 12pm to 3:30 pm
A fun filled day at the London Museum of Water and Steam! Thomas Wicksteed will be steaming on the tracks and available for rides.
When you arrive at the museum purchase your train ticket at the front desk (cash or card). Train tickets are £1 per person (2 and under ride free). Train days are subject to weather conditions.

Stagecoach Holiday Workshops - Chiswick (Opens in New Window)

Monday 21 to Friday 25 July at The William Hogarth School, Chiswick, W4 2JR. Phone: 07512 041312
Midsummer Night's Disco
10am-4pm for ages 6years plus £220 (sibling discount)
A fun twist on Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's dream, all the mix ups with more neon and disco dancing!
The Enchanted House
9.30am-1pm for ages 4-6 years £190 (sibling discount)
Do the walls have ears? Can anyone open the locked door? A joyful exploration of what makes a house a home.

Horrible Histories Gorgeous Georgians Trail

Family Activity at Osterley Park.  10am to 5pm daily until 30 August. Free trail with usual property admission.
Inspired by the Horrible Histories® books, dive into the world of the Georgians with an interactive family-friendly trail around the house, garden and parkland. See Website for more information: Osterley Park Website

Summer Rowing Camps (Opens in New Window)

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All equipment is provided. A huge fleet of boats available for your child to develop their rowing.
Running at: Team Keane Water Sports, Ferry Wharf, Ferry Quays, Brentford TW8 0AT
Age Range: 11 years and over
All activities listed are for your convenience. It is for you to make sure that the activities are appropriate and safe before attending. For advice and tips to keep your child safe see Keeping children safe away from home | NSPCC.  The London Borough of Hounslow do not endorse or approve any activities listed.