
Looking for a fun, active and educational way to keep your child engaged this summer?
The Kickstart Summer Club is an exciting five-day programme for young people aged 10–15 years, designed to help them build confidence, develop healthy habits and learn valuable life skills in a safe, supportive and enjoyable environment.
Delivered by our qualified Health & Fitness team, the programme combines practical activities, interactive workshops and supervised gym and swimming sessions to inspire young people to enjoy being active while understanding how to look after their physical and mental wellbeing.
Discover how the body moves, learn the fundamentals of strength and fitness, understand different types of exercise and create a simple personal workout programme.
Learn how food fuels the body, understand proteins, carbohydrates and healthy fats, and discover how making simple everyday choices can improve energy, performance and overall health.
Explore the body’s muscles, bones and major systems, understand how exercise, nutrition and sleep work together, and develop a positive relationship with health, fitness and body confidence.
Discover the importance of rest and recovery, learn simple breathing and mindfulness techniques, build healthy daily habits and finish the programme with a fun group swimming session.
The final day brings together everything participants have learned throughout the week in a fun, interactive and engaging session.
Working individually and in teams, participants will complete a series of activities and challenges that revisit the key topics covered during the programme, including exercise, nutrition, anatomy, wellbeing and healthy lifestyle habits. Through quizzes, games and practical tasks, they’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, build confidence and celebrate their achievements.
Participants will also:
To celebrate the end of the week, participants will enjoy an exciting Total Splash Out session, providing a fun and rewarding finish while encouraging teamwork, confidence and physical activity in a supervised environment.
The programme will conclude with a presentation of certificates and group photographs (subject to parental consent), allowing participants to celebrate their achievements with friends and family.
Throughout the week participants will also enjoy:
The Kickstart Summer Club helps young people to:
Whether your child already enjoys sport or is just starting their fitness journey, Kickstart provides a welcoming environment where everyone can learn, grow and succeed.
Your child’s safety is our priority.
All sessions are delivered by qualified, DBS-checked members of the BwD Leisure Team, with appropriate supervision throughout. Activities are fully risk assessed, age appropriate and designed to be inclusive, enjoyable and educational.

Age: 10–15 years
Date: 10th-14th August
Duration: Five days, 1-4pm
Session Length: 3 hours per day
Location: Darwen Leisure Centre
Places: Limited to ensure high-quality coaching and supervision.
Cost: £50
Give your child the opportunity to build confidence, learn lifelong healthy habits and have an unforgettable summer with the Kickstart Summer Club.
Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment!