This Easter, Harbour House once again opened its doors to local children for a week of creativity, movement, and fun. During a time when school is out and routines can change, the Holiday Club offered a welcoming space where children could play, make, and connect — all while enjoying healthy meals each day.

Across the week, children took part in a wide range of imaginative and active experiences designed to spark creativity and build confidence. Each morning, artist Sam Machell helped children create their own cartoon characters, which developed throughout the week into detailed personalities with their own sounds, abilities, and even a shared island world. By the end of the week, the group had built an entire imaginative setting together, which will be developed further into a comic inspired by their ideas.

In the afternoons, Carly Seller led energetic and playful movement sessions, bringing those characters to life through games, challenges, and teamwork. Children designed and built obstacle courses based on their creations, worked together to solve problems, and explored physical movement in creative ways. There was plenty of laughter and collaboration, and the group even came together to create a life-sized board game inspired by their work.

A key part of the week was ensuring every child felt safe, supported, and included. With familiar staff, calm spaces, visual routines, and flexible activities, children were able to take part in ways that suited them. As the week progressed, confidence naturally grew — with children becoming more relaxed, expressive, and willing to share ideas, try new activities, and support one another.

Each day also included snacks, lunch, and drinks, making sure everyone was well cared for throughout their time at the club. Alongside the structured activities, some of the most meaningful moments happened in the in-between spaces — playing games together, learning new card games, and building friendships. For many, these shared moments were just as important as the activities themselves. 

Highlight Feedback from participants includes:

This is the most awesome day of my life…ever in this world!

'Best day ever!'

By the end of the week, children had gained new skills, new friendships, and a strong sense of pride in what they had created together. Holiday clubs like this are about more than just activities during the school break — they provide space for children to feel happy, confident, and part of a supportive community. This Easter, that sense of joy and connection was clear throughout the week.