Publish date: 22 June 2026
The Summer HAF programme starts on the 20 July with free activities, and a meal, for every child that attends. Children and young people, from reception to age 16, who are eligible for Targeted (benefits related) free school meals, will be able to access hundreds of activities throughout the summer holidays including SEND specific provision.
There’s a great range of activities across the city including trips out, lego building, rock climbing, cooking, racket sports, sewing, painting, cycling, gymnastics, football and gardening plus much, much more.
There will also be three HAF Family Activity Days during the summer with giant inflatables, a mini train, mini golf, dancing, singing, food, go karts to name but a few:
Wednesday 5 August at Princes Park, Wednesday 12 August at Rice Lane City Farm and Wednesday 19 August at Garston Park, 1 to 3pm.
There is a central booking system to make it easier for people to find and book the activities. You can find out where your nearest scheme is by clicking on this link https://eequ.org/liverpoolhaf or using the QR code which will take you to the Liverpool HAF page and the easy to fill in booking system. You can search by age, provider or date. There is a handy booking help video here - How to make a booking
- If you are struggling with the cost of living then please use this link for further information: https://www.liverpool.gov.uk/cost-of-living/
- If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under four, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk. You can use this link to find out how to register https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/
Liverpool City Council is working with Mersey Play Action Council, the local schools, voluntary and community organisations, and childcare providers to deliver the Summer HAF programme. This programme is funded by the Department for Education.
The Family Information and SEND Directory also provides lots of useful information and support for families - FISD.