Family games with Smile Through Sport: Gibside Summer of Play
Come along this summer holidays for outdoor sports and active games for families with SEND.
- Booking essential
- Free event
There's fun for everyone at Gibside this summer holidays. Come along to try free active games and activities with disability support charity Smile Through Sport.
This session is intended for children and young people aged 8-19 years with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families to play and try a range of different sports and active games.
Activities may include throwing and catching games, obstacle courses and boccia - a game related to bowls and petanque which tests precision and accuracy. At a Paralympic level the sport is designed for athletes with severe physical disabilities. However, boccia is played and enjoyed by people of all abilities.
Sessions are free to attend. If you are not a National Trust member please show your booking confirmation at Visitor Reception for free admission for up to two adults/others per party accompanying a participating child/children.
Please book your place in advance through Smile Through Sport. Drop in 10.30am-12.30pm.
This activity is part of Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank and supported by Sport England.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 01670 457 757
- Suitability
Appropriate for ages 8-19.
- Meeting point
This activity takes place on the lawn outside Gibside Chapel. Please show your booking confirmation at Visitor Reception.
- What to bring and wear
Please note this activity takes place outdoors. We recommend weather appropriate clothing and shoes.
- Accessibility
This activity is intended to be accessible to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Please get in contact if you have specific access needs. The lawn is wheelchair accessible but please be aware that activities take place on cut grass. Access bus may be available on the day from Visitor Reception.
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