Run. Jump. Play.
Invest in their future. Encouraging children and families to get active, get fit and have fun is important to us and that’s why each of our centres has a whole range of children’s activities and events running throughout the year. Our centres are a great place with lots of things to do for children of all ages, interests and budgets. Getting out and doing things with the family or just getting the children up, active and away from the computer and TV is a great way to get fit, feel good, build confidence and socialise. Whether it’s for fun, to learn a new skill or to reach a new fitness goal, there is a kids session for everyone at Active Life.
For more information on what’s on offer simply check out the details for each Active age range below.
Active Tots
Age 0 – 5 years
Play Gym
Please note that Play Gym is currently unavailable and we hope to include this back on the programme as soon as possible.
Available at Kingsmead Leisure Centre
Play gym is an activity held in the sports hall for pre-school children. Just come along to this pay and play activity. You supervise your child on the bouncy castle, cars, balls and soft play equipment.
Age: Pre-School
Street Dance
Available at Kingsmead Leisure Centre
Learn all the authentic Street Dance styles of locking, popping, hip hop and breaking to impress your friends with while enjoying all your favourite music and getting the chance to make friends and keep fit the fun way!
Age: 3 – 5 years
Creche
Available at Kingsmead Leisure Centre & Herons Leisure Centre
Active Life provides a safe and welcoming environment for your child. Our qualified carers will entertain your children in our on-site crèche while you enjoy a swim, gym workout or one of our many fitness classes!
Age: Under 5 years
Waterbabies
Available at Kingsmead Leisure Centre, Herons Leisure Centre & Whitstable Swimming Pool
By introducing your baby to swimming from an early age, you are starting them on a habit that will last a lifetime and teaching them an important and potentially life-saving skill. A fun and rewarding experience, Water Babies sessions help build the bond and trust between you and your baby. It’s also a great way to exercise.
The following Water Babies sessions are available at all 3 of our swimming pools:
LITTLE FLOATERS: Age: 2½ – 12 months
LITTLE SPLASHERS: Age: 12 – 24 months
LITTLE KICKERS: Age: 24 – 36 months
Active Kids
Age 5 – 11 years
Kids Circuits
Please note that Kids Circuits is currently unavailable and we hope to include this back on the programme as soon as possible.
Available at Herons Leisure Centre
Kids Circuits is an easy to follow circuits based workout for kids. It’s the fun way to get fit, race, jump, have a blast and make new friends!
Age: 5 – 11 years
Street Dance
Available at Kingsmead Leisure Centre
Learn all the authentic Street Dance styles of locking, popping, hip hop and breaking to impress your friends with while enjoying all your favourite music and getting the chance to make friends and keep fit the fun way!
Age: 5 – 7 & 7 – 11 years
Kids Combat
Available at Herons Leisure Centre
A fun workout to help improve co-ordination, burn off some steam and get fighting fit! This class uses exciting, fast-paced music with great routines and drills.
Age: 6 – 12 years
Roller Skating
Available at The Bay Sports Arena
Family Skate sessions available
Age: Any
Active Teens
Age 12+ years
Teen Training
Available at Herons Leisure Centre and Kingsmead Leisure Centre, Whitstable Swimming Pool & Sports Centre
A chance for the kids to train in the gym straight after school. A trainer is on duty dedicated to looking after the teens and get them into safe effective training programmes.
Age: 12+ years
Family Training
Available at Herons Leisure Centre, Kingsmead Leisure Centre, Whitstable Swimming Pool & Sports Centre
A chance for teens to train with their parents in the Gym.
Age: 12+ years
Sports Hall Activities
Available at Kingsmead Leisure Centre, Bay Sports Arena and Whitstable Sports Centre
From age 12, you can take part in our Sports Hall based sessions, including Badminton, 5-A-Side Football and Tennis!
Age: 12+ years
Holiday Activities
Available in non-term times
Parties
We have a party to suit all tastes
The Swim Academy
Age 2 months to Adult