Christmas Holiday Club 2024
Coming Soon…..
Christmas Holiday Club Bookings will be available soon to book via this link https://zacsclub.kidsclubhq.co.uk/rdr?u=home
Our Holiday Club sessions run from 8-6 for £43 and our shorter session run from 9-4.30 for £36, a cooked lunch is provided each day (see menu above). We operate Monday to Friday, based at our Riccall Primary School setting for our Holiday Club sessions. You must book in advance, as we do tend to fill up.
As well the above activities, all our other favourites we do in session will also be available as well as offering child choices for what they want to do. So many activities are planned for the half term, and we do have limited places. Guaranteed to be fun filled , Book in now and you won’t miss out on all the fun at Zac’s Club
About Holiday Club
Our Holiday Club at Zac’s Club, opened in February 2019, and operates up to five days each week during each of the school holidays. We’re open every week of the school holidays with the exception of the week between Christmas and New Year and bank holidays. We do give priority to children who already attend Zac’s Club at Riccall and Escrick, however we do have enough places to accept other children too, and have been delighted to welcome children from Cawood, Stilling fleet, Kelfield, Cliffe, Selby and beyond.
The Holiday Club is managed by our Escrick and Riccall Managers – Levi and Lauren, and they love working with all the children so much, they want to come back for more during the holidays! They are also assisted by the staff teams at both Zac’s Club Riccall, and Escrick who provide a fabulous service, and know many of the children attending from seeing them at before and After School Club. All of our staff hold a current Paediatric First Aid certificate, and are dedicated to a career in childcare. Most of our team are qualified to at least Level 3 in childcare or higher, and those who do not have this gold standard qualification, are offered the opportunity to study for it while they work with support from Zac’s Club and our training provider.
We have established a great relationship with both schools, and work to complement the curriculum that they work to in providing a home from home atmosphere, an opportunity to learn, have fun, and also relax. During the holidays we want to continue the fun and excitement and offer days that give children lots to talk about when they get home. It is important that parents and carers get the reassurance that their children are not missing out whilst they are at work, and that they are in a safe and caring environment.
Our resources include pool and football tables, a large collection of Lego, Board Games, Den Building equipment, Bats and balls, Craft materials, hex bugs, iPad, dressing up and much more. We always welcome suggestions of favourite things to play with, and continue to extend our offering. We also make great use of the outdoors, having the use of the school grounds, and use of the school pool during the summer holidays, but also plan trips out in the village or to Hagges Wood in the minibus, depending on the size of group.
Open from 8.00am until 6.00pm (£43 a day – £5 extra on swim days during the summer holidays), we have the option of either the full day, or a short day 9.00am – 4.30pm (£36 a day – £5 extra on swim days during the summer holidays) depending on what you need hot meals will be included. Registering for the club is free, and bookings are made online. You will receive an email confirmation/invoice as soon as you make the booking which must be paid within 7 days of receipt. Once booked, we are not able to offer cancellations or swap sessions. Bookings for Holiday Club open at least one month in advance of the school holidays, but you can email ruth@zacsclub.co.uk before bookings open to express an interest, and you will be sent the link as soon as bookings open as it’s first come, first served. Children just need to bring suitable clothing, and a hat and sun cream in the summer, or wellies and a coat in the wetter, colder months, along with their packed lunch. Snacks and drinks are provided throughout the day.
Feast
We are now able to offer a limited amount of FREE Holiday Club places during all holidays EXCEPT half term under the FEAST scheme. To find out if your child is eligible for a free place please click on the link to find out more: https://northyorkshiretogether.co.uk/feast/ Bookings will open soon for our Christmas Holidays. If your child is eligible you can claim your free place using the HAF/FEAST code you will need that will be allocated to eligible children by North Yorkshire County Council. Bookings must be made through the Holiday Activities site for all Feast bookings. A link is supplied by email for all eligible children.
What is FEAST all about?
What is FEAST all about?FEAST is all about food, entertainment, activities and sport together. Children and young people in North Yorkshire who get benefits-related Free School Meals can book onto our holiday activity sessions during the holidays for free (except half terms -February, May and October), where each day they’ll also receive a free hot meal or packed lunch if your part of the FEAST scheme. There are loads of activities to get involved in and they’re absolutely free!
How do I book my free FEAST place ?
For feast places please book directly on their system which you can find using the link on your email from Feast each term. In order to find the sessions you need, you need to click onto the ‘find activities’ option on the email advising you of your code, you scroll down and find Zac’s Club Escrick. It will then tell you the 3 activities. which are Zac’s Club Escrick, Zac’s Club Riccall, and Zac’s Club Riccall Swimming. When you scroll through, you’ll see a long list of Zac’s Club activities. Scrolling past the Escrick ones you will find everything for Zac’s Club Riccall and Zac’s Club swimming, once you do, select and book the days you need. Any issues, please let us know, but unfortunately we can’t book them for you, you will need to do it.
Can I use the same FEAST code?
Each holiday you will get emailed a link with your Feast code if you’re eligible, and you use that link to book your sessions with us. Contact your child’s school if you don’t get your email.
I didn’t get a letter from school about a FEAST code but my child get free school meals, how do I get a code?
If your child is currently receiving benefits-related Free School Meals at a North Yorkshire school but you haven’t received a letter then please get in touch with your child’s school and they can let you know what your code is.
What food will be provided for my child?
Children attending the activity sessions will get a hot meal or packed lunch. The provider you book with will be able to let you know what food will be provided at their sessions.
What do my children need to bring on the day?
In the summer, please bring a hat and sun cream, and for colder sessions, please ensure your children have warm coats, and wellies. We spend some time outdoors every day, so please ensure that your child always has suitable clothing and footwear for the weather outside. If there are any special requirements, we will be able to let you know what to take on the day, when you book. Make sure you have a chat with us if you have any questions about what to bring, or if you think you may not have suitable clothing/footwear as we may be able to help.
How do I get my child to the activities if I have no Transport?
If you don’t have any access to transport and you’re worried about how you’ll get there, on occasion transport may be available by applying directly to Feast using this link, but please ensure that you have secured your transport prior to making your booking: https://northyorkshiretogether.co.uk/transport
Do you accept children with SEN and Disabilities?
All children are welcome to join us, but where children need more support than their normal age related ratio of 1:8 or 1:10, additional fees may apply if the place isn’t funded by FEAST. Please speak to the setting manager before booking: Riccall 07818 811995 or Escrick 07721 062404. Bookings must be made directly with the Manager to ensure sufficient support is in place for your child with SEND.
Parents must join us with their SEN/disabled child for a free stay and play in advance of booking their first session with us to assess the needs of your child and what level of support is required to give the best quality of care.