Our Playschemes
Bedford & District Cerebral Palsy Society currently have four different Playschemes and Clubs running for young people – Skools Out Playscheme, Stampede, Gills Water Thrills and JJ's Crew.
For more information on the Playschemes and Clubs select from the menu on the right.
Skools Out Playscheme
Skools Out Playscheme is a holiday activity scheme that has been operating for over 7 years. Originally piloted for just two weeks this scheme has grown from strength to strength through our quality driven development it now needs to be coordinated as a separate role.
It is held during all school holidays for disabled young people (including those with complex health needs) between the ages of 8-19 years at Ridegway school in Kempston.
Our schemes provide a wide range of high quality, safe yet fun everyday activities that young people can participate in meaningfully with friends. Examples of activities include:
- Art/crafts activities
- Bowling
- Ice skating
- Sensory play
- Sporty fun and swimming
- Music
- Cookery
- Visits from the Fire Brigade and Police
- Visits to the farm/nature reserves
Click here to view pictures of what the young people were up to during Playscheme 2009.
A typical session runs from 9.30 am until 3.30 pm, although longer and shorter sessions may be available. We generally divide groups up in accordance with the young peoples ages and needs in order to provide the most appropriate activities. Each day typically has a morning and an afternoon activity on offer. We aim to provide as varied a programme as possible.
Our staffing ratios where appropoiate are 1:1. All staff attend mandatory training, with some staff receiving more intensive training to deal with more complex needs. Parents and carers can take a break knowing that their child is safe.
Charges for activity days are heavily subsidised. There is also a 50% reduction for those on low incomes.
Click here for information on fees and payment for Skools Out.
Stampede
Stampede has been operating for 6 years. It is a monthly club set up after our summer playscheme when children asked for more opportunities to get together with their friends. It's for youngsters aged between 8-19 years.
It offers a similar range of activities as the holiday schemes, including art/crafts, bowling, ice skating, sensory play, sporty fun, music and outings. There is also an annual trip to the theatre to see the pantomime.
The club is run at Ridegway School in Kempston from 10am - 1.30pm. It generally operates on the third Saturday of every month. Parents are able to book up to 3 months in advance in order to secure a place.
Click here for information on fees and payment for Stampede.
Gills Water Thrills
This is a monthly Hydrotherapy swim club for children with complex physical/leaning difficulties who cannot access mainstream swimming activities. It new venture for 2007 this club was developed following the clear enjoyment and benefits that the children received from participating in sessions throughout the summer.
This is held at Ridgeway School on the third Saturday of each month between 10am and 1pm.
This club has been named in memory of Rob Gill, a longstanding Society member.
Click here for information on fees and payment for Gills Water Thrills.
JJ's Crew:
JJ's Crew is a monthly club older young people of Bedford & District Cerebral Palsy Society. It includes a visit to the Cinema on a Saturday morning followed by lunch in McDonalds. The young people meet at Bedford Cinema on the first Saturday of each month between between 9.30am and 1pm.
Click here for information on fees and payment for JJ's Crew.
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