Sports and Cultural activities available all year LEAN Beans club Did you know that if we carry on as we are, nine out of 10 of today s children risk growing up with dangerous levels of fat in their bodies? This can cause serious illnesses like heart disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes in later life. We all want our children to grow up to be happy and healthy adults but it can sometimes be hard to know how. The Healthy Lifestyles Team are running the free LEAN Beans clubs to help local children and families move more, eat Healthy and ultimately live a healthier life. We are currently looking for children and families of young people aged 5 to 12 to join us on one of our programmes, which run all year. Each 12 week programme will provide useful information on Healthy eating and exercise as well as tips and ideas on how to make healthier lifestyle choices. The programme includes: Practical demonstrations, games and tips about Heathy foods Cooking classes Exercise programmes Free leisure centre memberships for the whole family Supermarket vouchers New sessions have been planned across the borough in different venues. To watch the LEAN Beans video and for more information on the club visit www.newme.london/leanbeans. If you are interested in signing up head to www.newme.london/familyeathealthyform, call 020 8724 8018 or email healthy.lifestyles@lbbd.gov.uk.
Activity: Cycle 4 All Inclusive Cycling Sessions Description Free social cycling sessions open to everybody The sessions are coached sessions, providing skills, confidence and support as we promote, encourage and facilitate cycling for those with disabilities, special needs or more support. Venue: Jim Peters Stadium, Mayesbrook Park, Dagenham RM8 2JR Time: 11am to 4pm Age group: Suitable for All Ages Day: Every Tuesday Cost: Free Booking: Simply turn up on the day. For more information contact Geoff Fletcher at geoff@trailnet.org.uk who will be able to provide information, identify needs and recommend a suitable session to come along too. Activity: Social Cycling Vandome Cycles Description: Social cycling group open to everybody, come along and get on a bike, with likeminded individuals. Develop your skills and go for a ride. Instructors will be on hand to provide advice, hints and tips. Bikes for everyone and full equipment are all provided free - simply turn up and cycle. Ideal if you wish to learn to ride. Venue: Jim Peters Stadium, Mayesbrook Park, Dagenham RM8 2JR Time: 4pm to 6.30pm Age group: Suitable for all ages Day: Every Wednesday Cost: Free Booking: Simply turn up on the day or register for a free one-on-one class by emailing info@vandomecycles.co.uk or phoning 020 8220 3075 Further information is available at www.vandomecycles.co.uk Activity: Athletics Be Fit Today Athletics Academy Description: Be Fit Today Academy(BFTTA) is an exciting revolutionary track club which focuses on unearthing unharnessed potential. Every young person has the ability inside to excel in a sport. We provide a training foundation which allows you to excel in any sport or career. There are no limits to what you can achieve. Our team is led by elite Great Britain international coaches and will not only shape sportspeople but also instil a winning mind-set for life. Venue: Jim Peters Stadium, Mayesbrook Park, Lodge Avenue, Dagenham RM8 2JR Day and Times: Mondays and Tuesdays 5.30pm to 7pm and Saturdays 10.30am to 12pm Age group: 6 to 17 years Cost: 65 per child membership per year
Booking: admin@befittoday.co.uk or call 020 7101 5049 / 07931486098 Activity: Get Active - Cheerleading session Description: Children and young people will master the fundamentals of cheerleading and team building skills, learning how to stunt, pirouette, spot, dance and more. Age group: 8 to 17 years Day: Every Monday Activity: Get Active Athletics Description: Qualified coaches will teach the foundations of athletics. Children will be taught correct techniques for running, throwing and jumping. Age group: 6 to 17 years Date: Every Tuesday Activity: Get Active Boxing Fitness Description: Featuring the freshest moves and the latest music, these classes get young people fit Each class combines cutting edge moves from martial arts, boxing, sports conditioning, dance and yoga. Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm Age group: 5 to 17 years Date: Every Monday
Activity: Get Active Lean Beans Multi sports sessions Description: These multi sports and fitness sessions will help engage all children in being physically active. Children and young people will take part in a number of different activities including Fun & games, Cricket, Basketball, Rounders, Athletics and much more. Parents are also welcome and encouraged to participate. Age group: 5 to 17 years olds Date: Every Thursday Activity: Get Active Lean Beans Multi sports sessions Description: These multi sports and fitness sessions will help engage all children in being physically active. Children and young people will take part in a number of different activities including Fun & games, Cricket, Basketball, Rounders, Athletics and much more. Parents are also welcome and encouraged to participate. Age group: 5 to 17 years olds Date: Every Wednesday Activity: Get Active Street Dance Description: The sessions involve the young people learning a variety of street dance styles. young people will meet new friends, gain confidence, learn how to work as a team and how to create their own choreography. Age group: 5 to 17 years olds Date: Every Wednesday
Activity: Get Active Martial arts Description: Our age appropriate training for children from 5 years, focuses on building a strong foundation in martial arts that acts as a base for teaching children the values of respect, courtesy and self-discipline. Children will gain confidence, learn to pay attention and follow directions, improve their fine motor skills and gain a positive I can do it attitude. Age group: 5 to 17 years olds Date: Every Friday Activity: Learn Play Grow (Fundamentals) Description: Learn Play Grow is a unique Heath and fitness for programme for children. Each session takes the children on a new journey, a completely exclusive way to encourage children to get fit and Heathy, using our learn play grow characters, pictures, stories and music. Our sessions consist of active fun games, exercises and aerobics routines. Time: 11am to 12pm Age group: 2 to 5 years Date: Tuesdays Cost: 4 per session Activity: School Sports - Basketball Description: Sessions open to girls and boys. Young people will gain expert coaching from highly qualified coaches. They will learn the basic fundamentals of basketball and there will be opportunities to also challenge the more advanced players. Time: 4pm to 6pm Age group: 5 to 11 years (4pm to 5pm) 12 to 15 years (5pm to 6pm) Date: Tuesdays Cost: 25.50
Activity: School Sports - Badminton sessions Description: Fun and engaging skill based sessions, children of all ages can really benefit from playing badminton. Its not only an outlet for their boundless energy, but also from the discipline of learning a sport and the social interaction of the game. Time: 4pm to 5pm Age group: 8 to 15 years Date: Wednesdays Cost: 25.50 Activity: School Sports -Trampolining sessions Description: Suitable for all abilities these sessions will guide you through the basics including tuck, pike and straddle jumps before developing children s skills further into routines. Our fully qualified coaches will tailor the sessions to each child s ability to ensure that all attendees get the most from their experience. Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm Age group: 5 to 15 years Date: Wednesdays Cost: 36 Activity: SSE Wildcats Foot-ball (GIRLS ONLY) Description: SSE Wildcats Girls Football sessions provide girls aged 5-11 with regular opportunities to play football. The initiative offers organised sessions in a fun and engaging environment created exclusively for girls. The initiative aims to inspire participants to engage with football, meet new friends, develop fundamental skills, learn new things and create the foundation for a lifelong love of football. Time: 1pm to 2pm Age group: 5 to 11 years Date: Saturdays
Cost: 2.50 per session Activity: Junior Gym Session Description: Gym based fitness training and programme design Time: 4:00 6:00pm (11:30am to 1pm School holidays only) Monday to Friday 2pm to 4pm Saturday and Sunday Anytime as long as you come with an adult member Age group: 11 to 15 years old Date: Ongoing Cost: 4 per person, per session borough residents. 4.80 per person, per session Non-borough residents Booking: Becontree Heath Leisure Centre contact 033 3005 0491 for booking and membership information Abbey Leisure Centre contact 033 3005 0489 for booking and membership information Activity: Jolly Jungle Description: The Jolly Jungle has a soft play area, a ball pit and the highest safe slide for miles around. A great place for toddlers and children up to the age of 12 to let of some steam. After the fun, sit and relax in the cafe which serves hot and cold refreshments. Time: 10am to 6pm Age group: 1 to 12 years and height restriction under 1.48cm Date: 21 July to 30 August 2017 (Weekdays only Cost: 1.50 Under 1s, 5 ages 1 3 years, 6 Over 3s - Summer Play Pass available throughout the summer holiday price 19.99 Booking: No need to book, just turn up Activity: The Idol Children s soft play area Description: Transport yourself and your children into an imaginary world where babies and toddlers can play in a snakeskin ball pit and children can climb into the giant body of The Idol, look through its eyes and leap from the white-knuckle drop slide. The Idol is the borough s newest soft play centre designed by the Turner-prize nominated artist, Marvin Gaye Chetwynd.
Time: Monday to Friday 10am to 7pm (only 2 hours per session) Saturday and Sunday 9am to 6.30pm Age group: 1 to 12 years and height restriction under 1.48cm Date: Ongoing Cost: 1.50 Under 1s, 4 ages 1 3 years, 5 Over 3s, per 2 hour session. Booking: No need to book, just turn up Activity: Aquatics Programme Description: Our award winning aquatics programme has something for everyone including group lessons for children aged three years and above. There is also adult and baby/toddler sessions, swimming squads for competition and fitness or fun with the Barking and Dagenham Aquatics Club and Becontree Heath Leisure Centre, Althorne Way, Dagenham RM10 7AY Time: Various times Age group: 0 years and above Date: Ongoing Cost: various costs Booking: Becontree heath leisure centre contact 033 3005 0491 for booking and membership information Abbey leisure centre contact 033 3005 0489 for booking and membership information