Digital resources to keep children active

With many children’s exercise levels having fallen during the Coronavirus pandemic, it is more important than ever to keep children active. Guidance from the Chief Medical Officer suggests children should be active for an average of 60 minutes a day, across the week. The activities should make children breathe faster and feel warmer.

We’ve gathered together some digital resources and links to activities for use in school or at home.

Activities to explore

	Travel to Tokyo To celebrate the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, schools and families are invited to get active with the virtual Travel to Tokyo challenge, Team GB and ParalympicsGB’s free programme for children aged 5 to 11 and their families Find out more
	Your School Games - Active Recovery Hub A resource to support schools to help children and young people to boost their health and wellbeing by promoting being active before, during and after the school day. Search a wide range of activities provided by physical activity and sports organisations. Visit website
	The Daily Mile The Daily Mile is a fully-inclusive, free and simple initiative which improves the physical and mental health of children. It’s a social activity where the children run or jog, at their own pace, for 15 minutes every day and it improves focus in lessons. Visit website
	Change 4 Life – 10 minute Shake ups Ten minute bursts of fun inspired by your favourite Disney and Pixar Characters. Visit website
	This Girl Can – Disney Dance Alongs Learn new dance routines as a family inspired by Disney songs. Visit website

Club and activity finder

One key barrier to becoming more active is a lack of information about what physical activity opportunities there are in the local area.

To help tackle this challenge, our Let’s Move Lincolnshire website features a open data enabled Club & Activity Finder, giving users up-to-date information about nearby physical activity sessions, facilities and events.

Visit our Club & Activity finder to find sports and activities in Lincolnshire.

Active Summer Holidays

Active Lincolnshire pulls together opportunities for children and young people to take part in activities during holiday periods. These resources can be shared with parents or careers looking for ways to keep children entertained over the summer holidays.

My Active Summer Log

Children and young people should aim to do at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day.

To help keep track of these minutes during the holidays we’ve created an Active Summer Log, to allow children and parents to record how they are keeping active, and how it makes them feel.

Active Outdoors

Trails and events

Get Active with The Lincoln Imps Trail
The latest sculpture trail from Lincoln Big, celebrates the Lincoln IMP. Children will love finding the 30 colourful sculptures of the cheeky chap, and ticking them all off as they find them. The IMPS are spread out around Lincoln (and one in Skegness), so you can all get your steps in without the kids getting bored as they can be on a normal walk!
Visit the website to find out more download a map, or put the app on your smart phone.
Visit website

NK Walking Festival
Running from 17 July – 1 August, North Kesteven Walking Festival has some family friendly walks for you to enjoy, including a ‘pocket monster hunt’ at Millennium Green in North Hykeham on 27 July!
Visit website

Events and Activities at Hartsholme Park (Lincoln)
From den building to orienteering, Hartholme park have got lots of activities to keep children active and enjoying the outdoors this summer holidays. Costs are from £3.50 per child, and booking is essential.
Visit website

South Holland outdoor festival
A series of events and activities taking place across South Holland this August, including sports, arts, music and other entertainment

Keep an eye on South Holland District Council Communities Team Facebook page for details.

South Holland Summer holiday activities
You can find more summer holiday events and activities happening in South Holland this summer on the district Council’s website.
Visit website

Boston Skate Park Jam
Sun 15 August
A special event celebrating the launch of a new skate park in Boston.
Find out more

Family Cycling

Cycling is a great way to enjoy active time together as a family. Visit the links below to find some top tips and family friendly routes.

Let’s Ride Summer of Cycling
Find traffic free routes, local clubs, and log your miles this summer for a chance to win prizes!
https://www.letsridelocal.co.uk/

Top Tips from British Cycling
Take a look at these tips including advice on road safety when cycling as a family.
Visit website

Learn to Ride bike
If your child needs help with learning to ride a bike Cycling UK have some great advice for getting started.
Visit website

Holiday Sport and Activity Clubs

Holiday Activities and Food Programme
Taking place over the summer holidays, these holiday clubs are for primary and secondary age children who are eligible for benefit-related school meals. From arts and crafts, to sports and games, plus cooking
and growing food. Contact HAF@lincolnshire.gov.uk to find out where the nearest holiday club is taking place in your area.

Lincoln City Foundation Holiday Club
Perfect for football mad 4 -11 year olds, the summer holiday club also included multisport Monday where you child can try a variety of sports!
Find out more

The Outdoors Project Lincoln
The Outdoors Project offer action-packed, outdoor clubs for all free-range children aged 5 (year 1) – 12 years old. Our holiday clubs take place in green spaces around Lincoln, in all weathers- come wind, rain or shine!
Find out more

Multi Sports Pro – Premier Education Holiday Camps

Activity camps for 5 – 11 year olds (limited places)
Running at:

• Yarborough (Lincoln)
• Market Rasen Leisure Centre
• Newark Magnus Academy
• West Lindsey Leisure Centre (Gainsborough)
• Nettleham Junior School.
  Visit website

Hub Summer Dance School (Sleaford)
Taking place on the 4, 5 and 6 August this Summer School will run over three days, led by the Hub dance team and several exciting professional dance artists. Each day will be for a different age group, with the first day for young people with learning disabilities, autism and/or physical disabilities aged between 10-24yrs.
Find out more

Grantham Tennis Club Holiday Camps
If your kids have been inspired by Wimbledon, these holiday tennis camps are a great chance to improve their skills or just have a go.
Find out more

Contact your local leisure centre for details of other holiday activity camps near you.

Enjoy an Active Family Day Out

Try a day out with a difference, and challenge your kids and yourself with an adrenaline fuelled or action-packed adventure, that will guarantee a good night sleep for the younger members of the family! Perfect if you’re enjoying a ‘staycation this summer’ Here are some of our suggestions:

Lincoln Water Park
Fun for all the family with an Aqua Park and mini ship rides for younger children.
Visit website

Tattershall Lakes Water Park
A great range of water related activities for all the family – including Aqua Park, wakeboarding, Kayaking and Paddleboarding.
Visit website

Altitude 44 – High Wire Adventure (Skegness)
Have a go on the UK’s highest Urban Adventure! The main course if for ages 6 and over, but there is also a junior course suitable for ages 3 – 8.
Visit website

Wild Pines Park (Market Rasen)
Wild Pines Park offers one of the largest ropes courses in the UK, with challenging and exciting activities for all ages. Situated in the beautiful woodland of Linwood Warren, Wild Pines Park near Market Rasen.
Visit website

Go Ape Normandy Hall (Scunthorpe)
A Treetop Challenge and Treetop Adventure course offer something a little different, with the stately backdrop of Normandy Hall.
Visit website

Belton House (Grantham)
This summer Belton House hosting a variety of sports activities so that the whole family can get active whilst enjoying inspiring views, bucket loads of fresh air and wildlife at every turn. Some activities are free, but entry costs apply.
Visit website

Jump – Trampoline and inflatable park – Lincoln
Perfect for the kids to bounce off any extra energy, particularly if the weather isn’t great.
Visit website

Axed Lincoln
For older children (10+) and teenagers, try something different and have a go at indoor axe throwing!
Visit website

Active at home – digital resources

Keep the kids entertained at home, with ideas and activities from these digital resources.

10-minute shake up packs.
This summer, Public Health England has once again teamed up with Disney to launch a major campaign to get kids active throughout the holidays by playing 10 Minute Shake Up games. The campaign seeks to inspire kids to get active by using some of their favourite characters from Disney Frozen, Disney and Pixar Toy Story and, for the first time ever, Marvel.
Download the pack

Travel to Toyko
To celebrate the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, schools and families are invited to get active with the virtual Travel to Tokyo challenge, Team GB and Paralympics GB’s free programme for children aged 5 to 11 and their families.
Visit website

Your School Games Active Recovery Hub
A resource to support schools to help children and young people to boost their health and wellbeing by promoting being active. Search a wide range of activities provided by physical activity and sports organisations. Just select the active at home category for activities that are suitable to do at home.
Visit website