Community Sport Summer Programme 2026

Welcome to the Community Sport programme for Summer 2026!

All activities are free of charge but must be booked in advance. Age ranges vary depending on the activity so please check to make sure you are booking something suitable for your child. We cannot accept bookings outside of the given age ranges.

Wherever possible we will make reasonable adjustments to meet the individual needs of each child. Our activities (with the exception of family activities) are not suitable for children with SEND needs who require small group or 1-2-1 / personal support as the staff-to-child ratios do not allow for this. Please note that due to the nature of activities, sports camps are often a busy and loud environment so may not be suitable for those sensitive to noise.

Please contact us if you wish to discuss the suitability of a particular activity for your child. You can get in touch with us by email at [email protected]

If the activity you are interested in is fully booked, please email us and we can place you on the waiting list.

Multi sports camps - ages 6 to 11

Our multi sports camps are a fantastic opportunity for children to stay active, make new friends, and try a variety of sports and games. Each camp is led by experienced coaches who create a fun and engaging environment. Lunch included.

Gateshead Harriers athletics camps - ages 8 to 13

Join us for 2-days of athletics-based games and activities that are exciting, challenging and fun. Children will get to try out a range of athletics events such as high jump, hurdles and long jump along with relay challenges and team games all led by qualified coaches. Lunch included.

Family Bowling - all ages 5 and over (children must be accompanied by at least one adult)

Pelaw Community Bowling Club is opening their green to families for a free taster session to try out the wonderful sport of bowling. Come along for the whole session or just drop-in at a time that suits you. The activity is suitable for everyone aged 5 and over but children must be accompanied by at least one adult. Refreshments included.

Tennis - all sessions are led by qualified coaches with all equipment provided

Tots and parents - ages 3 to 5 (each child must be accompanied by an adult on a 1-2-1 basis)

A fun, play-based introduction to the sport packed full of games to help your little one learn.

Family tennis - all ages 5 and over (children must be accompanied by at least one adult)

An ideal introduction to the sport or a chance to develop skills whilst getting the whole family active together.

Junior tennis - ages 6 to 11

Led by qualified coaches, sessions are designed to build strong foundations in movement, coordination, and racket skills through engaging games and activities.

Tennis and bowling combo session - ages 6 to 11

Try something a little different this summer with this 2 in 1 sport session! First up is tennis where children will get the chance to play on our new courts at Marley Hill in a session packed full of fun skills, drills and games. Then Marley Hill Bowling Club is opening their green to give children the chance to try out the fantastic sport of bowling where they'll be introduced to the basics and try to win points in some friendly challenges.

Timetable of activities

Below is a timetable of activities available to book.

Waiting list

If the activity you would like to attend is fully booked, then email [email protected] to request to be placed on the waiting list as it may be that additional spaces become available or we have cancellations.

We will need to know: 

• which activity you wish to be on the waiting list for
• your child's name and date of birth
• a parent / guardian contact number

Personal data

See our Community Physical Activity Team Privacy Notice to see how we manage your personal data.