Autism Bedfordshire Summer Activity Schemes

DUE TO LIMITED SPACES BOOKINGS WILL BE CONSIDERED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS AND EACH LOCAL AUTHORITY (CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON, BEDFORD BOROUGH) WILL HAVE AN EQUAL NUMBER OF SPACES, WHICH WILL BE SPREAD ACROSS OUR LUTON AND BEDFORD SCHEMES.

DATES WILL BE OFFERED ON 20/03/2023

We are pleased that we have been able to ensure scheme will remain at £25.00 per day.

 What are the Summer Activity Schemes?

• Respite clubs based in Bedford and Luton
• For different age groups from 3 to 17 years old who live in Bedfordshire
• A wide range of onsite activities and community-based experiences for autistic children and young people
• Each scheme is specifically designed to cater for the different needs, interests, ages and abilities of those that attend.

What summer activity schemes do you offer in 2023?

• ACTIVITY SCHEME: For autistic children aged 3-9 years old. We provide 1:1 and occasionally 2:1 where necessary, supporting up to 20 children each day.
• HOLIDAY CLUBS: For autistic young people with moderate to severe learning difficulties between 10-17 years old. We provide 1:1 and 2:1 where necessary, supporting up to 18 young people each day.
• SUMMER FUN: For autistic young people with lower support needs (accessing mainstream education) between 10-17 years old.  Ratio of support is approximately 1:4. We provide support for up to 10 young people each day.

All of our activity schemes provide a wide range of appropriate and engaging social, play and sporting activities including sand and water play, art and crafts, bouncy castles, swimming and visits to popular outdoor activity venues.

If you have any questions or are unsure which group would be most suitable for your child, then please contact a member of the Children’s Services Team in the office on (01234) 214871.