On your marks, get set, go! Sprint, leap and throw with our Holiday Fun Summer 2026 Mini Athletics!

Learn new athletic skills in a playful session perfect for burning off that school holiday energy.

Most suitable for 2 – 11 years, but all ages welcome. Caregivers are required to stay on site throughout the activities.

Activities take place outside. Please make sure those taking part in activities are dressed appropriately for the weather and are wearing comfortable clothing and shoes.

About your session leaders

Mini Athletics is an initiative run by former Holiday Fun attendees. They teach the basics of running, jumping and throwing through dynamic games and imaginative weekly themes such as Dinosaurs, Trains and Aeroplanes!

Their sessions are not sport specific because the focus is on teaching children the core skills for any sport through a fun and relaxed environment.

Our Holiday Fun activities are for families facing economic challenges or who require additional support during the school holidays, including those that qualify for benefits-based free school meals.

Holiday Fun is designed in partnership with African Families in the UK, Bangladeshi Women’s Association Essex, and Level Best Enterprises.

Find out more about Holiday Fun.

How to book

Scroll down to book your spaces.

Early bird tickets are on sale from 9am on Tue 14 July 2026. More tickets will be released three days in advance of each session.

Bookings can be made by selecting a date at the bottom of this page, or by calling 01206 713 700. Spaces are limited, offered on a first come, first served basis.

How to get to Firstsite

Please note there is no parking available at Firstsite, however there are car parks nearby, and Colchester Town Centre is well serviced by public transport. How to get here

If you can no longer attend your booking…

Please let us know as soon as possible if you can’t attend your booking by emailing info@firstsite.uk or by calling 01206 713 700. If you or your child feels unwell on the day of an event, we ask that you please don’t attend.

If you contact us 24 hours before the event your space can be made available for another family. Thank you!

Explore more of Holiday Fun

Get creative with all the family in our art drop-in activities, plus children can take part in our Holiday Fun movement activities – find out more and book here

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