Fun, Learning and Adventure This Summer
TES Community is pleased to deliver a fun and engaging Summer Coding and Enrichment Programme as part of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme.
✓ HAF approved provider✓ Based in Derby DE22✓ Healthy meals included
📍 Derby DE22 3WL · 🎟 HAF eligible · 💻 Ages 8+
Free HAF Funded Places
Eligible children attend at no cost
Coding & Digital Skills
Beginner-friendly, project-based
Sports & Outdoor Games
Active play, every day
Arts & Creativity
Hands-on creative sessions
Healthy Food Included
Nutritious meals and learning
Safe & Supervised
Trained staff, secure venue
Young Explorers HAF takes place at
Churchside Walk ODD 61–77
Common Room & Community Space
Opposite Stockbrook Field
Derby DE22 3WL
When your child will attend
The programme runs across three weeks in summer 2026.
Below are the exact days and times so you can plan drop-off and collection with confidence.
PROGRAMME DATES
Three weeks of learning, play and hot meals
WEEK 1
27 – 31 July
WEEK 2
3 – 7 August
WEEK 3
10 – 13 August
More than a holiday club
a place where children thrive
Our Summer Coding and Enrichment HAF Programme gives children the opportunity to enjoy meaningful activities during the school holidays. At the heart of the programme is computer coding, where children will be introduced to simple digital projects in a fun and supportive way. They will explore how technology can be used to create, solve problems and bring ideas to life.
Alongside coding, children will take part in creative, physical and wellbeing activities that support teamwork, communication, confidence and healthy living. This is more than a holiday club. It is a place where children can learn, laugh, build friendships and discover new skills.
Ages welcome (younger considered)
Activity strands every day
HAF funded for eligible children
Six things your child will love
Coding & Digital Projects
Fun, beginner-friendly coding sessions where children build their first projects and discover how technology really works.
Arts & Creative Activities
Hands-on art, craft and design sessions that encourage imagination, self-expression and confidence.
Football & Outdoor Games
Football, outdoor games and active group play to keep children moving and learning teamwork.
Healthy Eating Sessions
Practical nutrition sessions, simple food prep, and conversations about healthy choices that children can take home.
Team Building Activities
Group challenges and games that build communication, listening and working-together skills.
Friendship & Confidence
A welcoming space where children make new friends, find their voice, and feel proud of what they’ve made.
A summer that's worth the wait
You’re not just booking a holiday club. You’re giving your child three weeks of growth they’ll feel long after September.
Builds real digital skills
Coding, logic and problem-solving, increasingly expected in schools.
Supports wellbeing
A balanced day of physical, social and creative activity.
Keeps children active
Structured outdoor play instead of long screen-time at home.
Encourages confidence
Small wins, peer encouragement and finished projects to be proud of.
Strengthens social skills
Children meet others outside their usual school circle.
Safe holiday environment
Supervised, secure, and run by experienced staff.
Is your child eligible for a free place?
Free places are funded by the UK Government’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme and Derby City Council. They are for children in Reception to Year 11 who receive benefits-related Free School Meals.
Eligible families receive a HAF voucher code from their school or the council. Use that code to book a free place on holidayactivities.com.
How to book a free place
1. Receive your HAF voucher code from your child’s school or Derby City Council.
2. Visit holidayactivities.com and create an account.
3. Search for TES Community and book your child’s place.
4. Receive your confirmation email — you’re in.
Practical details for parents
Ideal for ages 6 and above
Our coding sessions are designed for children 6 years and above, but the programme welcomes younger children too. If your child is under 8, please contact us first, we’ll help you decide if the activities are a good fit.
Questions? Email akindayo@tescommunity.org or call 07466 867906.
Bringing a laptop — and what to do if you don't have one
Children are welcome to bring their own laptop to coding sessions. We have a limited number of loaner devices for those without one — please get in touch in advance so we can plan ahead and make sure every child can take part.
A welcoming space in central Derby
Churchside Walk ODD 61–77
Common Room & Community Space
Opposite Stockbrook Field
Derby DE22 3WL
Step-free access · Bus routes nearby · Quiet residential area · Safe drop-off and collection
Not eligible for HAF?
You can still join us.
If your child does not have a HAF voucher but would still like to attend, please complete our expression of interest form. We may be able to offer a limited number of paid places, subject to availability, age suitability and staffing capacity.
Completing the expression of interest form does not guarantee a place. We will contact you to confirm whether a place is available and provide details of any cost before your child’s booking is confirmed.
Express your interest
Parents ask, we answer
Who is eligible for a free HAF place?
Children in Reception to Year 11 who receive benefits-related Free School Meals. Eligible families receive a HAF voucher code from their school or Derby City Council.
What should my child bring on the day?
Comfortable clothes, a water bottle, and a laptop for coding sessions if they have one. We provide a hot meal each day.
Does my child need coding experience?
No. Sessions are pitched at beginners and adapted to each child’s level. Children with more experience get extension projects to keep them challenged.
What if we don't have a laptop at home?
Get in touch — we have a small number of loaner laptops. Email akindayo@tescommunity.org or call 07466 867906 in advance so we can plan ahead.
What activities are included?
Coding & digital projects, arts & crafts, football and outdoor games, healthy eating sessions, team-building and friendship-focused activities — all in one day.
How do I register for a free place?
Use your HAF voucher code on holidayactivities.com and search for TES Community. The button above takes you straight there.
Can younger children attend?
The programme is designed for ages 8+, but we’ll consider younger children on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us before booking.
Are meals provided?
Yes. A nutritious hot meal is included every day, in line with HAF programme standards.
Is the programme supervised?
Yes. All sessions are led by trained, DBS-checked staff and volunteers.
How do paid places work?
Fill in the expression of interest form on this page and our team will be in touch with fees, dates and the booking process.
Give your child a summer of learning, creativity and fun.
Free for eligible families. Limited paid places available. Book before places fill up.