Play Schemes
Our Play Team offers exciting, action packed, creative play schemes designed to keep children busy and joyful during the holidays.
What are play schemes?
What's planned for the next school holiday?
What type of play schemes are offered?
How do I book?
How much will it cost?
How do I pay?
What will I need to bring?
What are Play Schemes?
Hertsmere’s Play Schemes are run over the Easter and summer holidays across the borough. Our goal is to provide fun, exciting and innovative activities to children aged 4 to 11 and they have been specifically designed to capture their attention and imagination.
Every scheme we run has a structured programme of activities and each one has been carefully put together based on our own expertise and also from the vital feedback we get from both you and your children. Every environment we operate in is friendly and safe and we are committed to providing your children with some of the best and well-run playschemes in the south-east.We welcome all children whatever their needs, and we aim to offer an inclusive scheme for the whole community.
As you can imagine, spaces are limited so we urge you to book your child’s place as soon as possible. Prices are competitive and there are a number of concessions available. Here’s a free tip for our summer programmes – if you book for all five days, it’s much cheaper than if you book day-by-day!
Please see 'What will I need to bring?' section below for terms and conditions. For all enquiries please call 020 8207-7568
Please download Hertsmere's Summer 'Fun Play Schemes' leaflet 
and the booking form.
What's planned for the next school holiday?
Summer 2010
| Where | Date | Code |
Scheme name |
Opening times |
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| Radlett Fairfield Primary School Watford Road WD7 8LU |
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Artplay |
9.30am to 3.30pm |
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| Elstree St. Nicholas Primary St. Nicholas Close WD6 3EW |
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Sportplay |
9.30am to 3.30pm |
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| Radlett Fairfield Primary School Watford Road WD7 8LU |
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Dramaplay |
9.30am to 3.30pm |
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| Bushey Heath Bushey Heath Primary The Rutts WD23 1SP |
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Musicplay |
9.30am to 3.30pm |
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| Potters Bar Ladbrooke Primary School Watkins Rise EN6 1QB |
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Sportplay |
9am to 5pm |
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Shenley Radlett Lane |
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Dramaplay |
9.30am to 3.30pm |
Please see 'What will I need to bring?' section below for terms and conditions. For all enquiries please call 020 8207-7568
Please download Hertsmere's Summer 'Fun Play Schemes' leaflet and the booking form.
What type of play schemes are on offer?
Artplay Fun 
All children have creative and wild imaginations! All the art materials they could ever want are provided and they can make masks, models, pictures and anything in between. Our Play team are assisted by the most talented artists in the area and whatever they make, they can take home!
- We provide all the paints, pens, modelling materials and adornments
- They can learn new and innovative artistic techniques
- The next Van Gogh, Picasso or Damien Hurst isn’t too far away!
Sportsplay Fun 
The World Cup is getting closer and the Olympics are only two years away.Whatever their sport – football, athletics, cricket, tennis or anything in between – we’ve got everything to start your children on the road to glory! It takes hard work but SPORTPLAY gives them a great start!
- First-class facilities, equipment and qualified coaching staff
- Boys and girls of all abilities are welcome
- At the end of the week, we’ll put on the Hertsmere Olympics!
Musicplay Fun - NEW!
Do your children dream of being in a rock band, playing to packed stadiums the world over? Do they want to play the guitar or the
drums? Are they budding club DJs? Whatever music they want, we’ve got it!
- School of Rock – it’s loud, extreme and great fun!
- DJ Mix – learn to mix a full club set!
- Singing – can they hit the Mariah-style high notes or baritone?
Dramaplay Fun 
We’ll give them the chance to act, sing and dance.Whatever their skills are, they will have fun and learn some new ones. On the last day, they’ll put on their own production to a live audience!
- Do you have the next Leonardo Di Caprio, Keira Knightley or Brad Pitt in your midst?
- Learn techniques of scripting, acting and being expressive
- They will be stars of their own live performance at the end of the week!
Please ensure that you specify which days you would like your child to attend when completing the form. Pricing is given below.
How do I book?
In order to book a place on any playscheme, you must ensure that you fully complete and return your booking form .
You must also tell us how you wish to pay:
- If you wish to pay by cheque then please include it with the form. (Further details on how to pay by cheque are found on the form itself).
- If you wish to pay by credit/debit card, then clearly select this option on the form.
The play scheme brochure can also be found in leisure centres, libraries and other public places. If you would like to be sent a copy, please call 020 8207 7568 and we will add you to the Play Scheme mailing list.
Places are given on a first come first served basis, so book fast!
How much will it cost?
You may book a child on any combination of schemes and there's no restriction on the number of days they attend.
| Option | Hertsmere Residents | Non-Hertsmere Residents |
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| Normal Rate per day | £15 | £25 |
| Hert Card rate per day | £11 | - |
| Sibling Rate per day | £11 | £15 |
| * Weekly charge discount | £50 | £80 |
How do I pay?
- By phone: please tick the box to pay by credit or debit card on the booking form. Also include your telephone number and preferred time for us to call you to take payment.
- By post: to pay by cheque please send by post. Write your child's details and the scheme code you wish to book on the reverse of the cheque and attach it to the booking form.
- All payment types are accepted face-to-face at the Civic Offices.
- We are now registered to accept some Childcare vouchers. Please contact us to pay by this method.
Hert cards are available from Hertsmere Leisure Centres to borough residents on benefits such as:
- Jobseeker's allowance
- income support
- disabled persons tax credit
- housing benefit
- council tax benefit
- assistance with NHS charges
- free school meals or,
- if you have a GP referral.
Hert card holders are able to get discounts on play schemes and some leisure centre facilities. A card costs £2.25 for six months and covers two adults and up to four children under 16 living at the same address.
Please note that a Hert card is different to a Hertsmere Leisure card.
What will I need to bring?
When your sign your child in on the day, please ensure you have brought the following:
- A nut free packed lunch with drink (See Packed Lunch Guidlines )
- A completed Medical Consent Form
- For further information on what to bring please see our Advice and Guidance for parents or carers . This also contains a Policy Statement which you must read before signing the form.
