Playscheme
Dallas Road Kids' Club follows the same calender as Dallas Road School; this means that every holiday and INSET day at Dallas Road School, Kids Club is open (excluding Bank Holidays and from Christmas to New Year). During this time, we provide care for your children from 8am - 6pm weekdays.
The Playscheme is open to all school children aged 4-11 and we often have children from most of the primary schools in Lancaster and beyond!
During this time, we will provide four different sessions with a mix of craft and sports, and between each session we provide a snack. Drinks are available throughout the day. Children are welcome to stay for lunch, but must provide a packed lunch.
During the holidays, our sister club, Moorside Kids Club join us, bringing their children and staff. This gives our planning a bigger pool of ideas and allows the children to meet others their own ages from different schools. Always good for moving up to secondary school with a wide social circle.
Having more staff and more children in the summer, means we can go on trips and book special events. Booking forms for the playscheme will be emailed out and on here for download 2 weeks before the holidays begin, with exception for the Summer, where it's 3 weeks before.
The Playscheme is open to all school children aged 4-11 and we often have children from most of the primary schools in Lancaster and beyond!
During this time, we will provide four different sessions with a mix of craft and sports, and between each session we provide a snack. Drinks are available throughout the day. Children are welcome to stay for lunch, but must provide a packed lunch.
During the holidays, our sister club, Moorside Kids Club join us, bringing their children and staff. This gives our planning a bigger pool of ideas and allows the children to meet others their own ages from different schools. Always good for moving up to secondary school with a wide social circle.
Having more staff and more children in the summer, means we can go on trips and book special events. Booking forms for the playscheme will be emailed out and on here for download 2 weeks before the holidays begin, with exception for the Summer, where it's 3 weeks before.
FAQ about playscheme
My child goes to a different school, can they still come to the playscheme?
Yes, they can. As long as they are registered with us and are primary school aged, they are welcome to come to us.
My child has just started secondary school, can they still come to playscheme?
This one is a bit of a yes and no answer. During that transition time between primary and secondary, that first playscheme (October) we often get some children come back to us who are in year 7. My advice is, that they very quickly outgrow us once they've started secondary school and need something more so we aren't the best fir for them, especially come February playscheme. It also depends on the child. We have had some children that are still happy to come and join in the sessions without complaint. But then there are others that are bored of us, knowing that some of their friends over the holidays are doing other things, and then bad behaviour can manifest. What we have to bare in mind is that Big Group is made up of Years 4, 5, and 6. To add a year 7 in the mix and try to differentiate a session to appease all that age range is certainly a challenge.
Do I need to bring a lunch?
Yes please. Our sessions are from 8am until 1pm and we sit down for lunch at 12:45. So if you are booked in for a full day (8-6) or a morning session (8-1) please bring a lunch. If you are booked in for an afternoon session, which starts at 1pm, you can bring a lunch as well, but bare in mind that some of the children will be close to finishing by then and usually by 1:30pm we are going out to play.
Are there snacks available?
Yes, we provide a varied snack day to day at 11am and again at 3pm. If you want to send extra snack for your children, please feel free.
Will my child/ren be in a group?
Yes, we have Little, Middle and Big Group.
Little Group - Reception and Year 1
Middle group - Year 2 and 3
Big Group - Year 4, 5, 6
Each group leader/s will plan sessions with the children and their own ideas and tailor them to the age range of the children.
Do I have to book in advance?
Our booking forms always go out 2 weeks before the playscheme by email and also onto the website. We find that Little Group often fills up first and quickly, so we always advise to return a booking form as quickly as possible.
Extra days can be added, depending on space available.
All initial bookings must be made on a booking form.
Can I cancel my session?
We try and be as flexible as possible for families and we understand that plans can change. We ask for two weeks notice to be given to cancel a session otherwise we will still charge.
Yes, they can. As long as they are registered with us and are primary school aged, they are welcome to come to us.
My child has just started secondary school, can they still come to playscheme?
This one is a bit of a yes and no answer. During that transition time between primary and secondary, that first playscheme (October) we often get some children come back to us who are in year 7. My advice is, that they very quickly outgrow us once they've started secondary school and need something more so we aren't the best fir for them, especially come February playscheme. It also depends on the child. We have had some children that are still happy to come and join in the sessions without complaint. But then there are others that are bored of us, knowing that some of their friends over the holidays are doing other things, and then bad behaviour can manifest. What we have to bare in mind is that Big Group is made up of Years 4, 5, and 6. To add a year 7 in the mix and try to differentiate a session to appease all that age range is certainly a challenge.
Do I need to bring a lunch?
Yes please. Our sessions are from 8am until 1pm and we sit down for lunch at 12:45. So if you are booked in for a full day (8-6) or a morning session (8-1) please bring a lunch. If you are booked in for an afternoon session, which starts at 1pm, you can bring a lunch as well, but bare in mind that some of the children will be close to finishing by then and usually by 1:30pm we are going out to play.
Are there snacks available?
Yes, we provide a varied snack day to day at 11am and again at 3pm. If you want to send extra snack for your children, please feel free.
Will my child/ren be in a group?
Yes, we have Little, Middle and Big Group.
Little Group - Reception and Year 1
Middle group - Year 2 and 3
Big Group - Year 4, 5, 6
Each group leader/s will plan sessions with the children and their own ideas and tailor them to the age range of the children.
Do I have to book in advance?
Our booking forms always go out 2 weeks before the playscheme by email and also onto the website. We find that Little Group often fills up first and quickly, so we always advise to return a booking form as quickly as possible.
Extra days can be added, depending on space available.
All initial bookings must be made on a booking form.
Can I cancel my session?
We try and be as flexible as possible for families and we understand that plans can change. We ask for two weeks notice to be given to cancel a session otherwise we will still charge.
Playscheme Pricing
(From July 22nd 2024)
All day (8:00 - 6:00) - £24
Half Day (8:00 - 1:00) or (1:00 - 6:00) - £12
Sibling discount is available.
All day (8:00 - 6:00) - £24
Half Day (8:00 - 1:00) or (1:00 - 6:00) - £12
Sibling discount is available.
Term Dates
Booking forms can be found HERE
We only close on Bank Holidays and over the Christmas Period.
Autumn Term
After School Returns - Wednesday 3rd September - Friday 24th October 2025
October Playscheme - Monday 27th October - Friday 31st October 2025
After School - Monday 3rd November - Friday 19th December 2025
Playscheme Days - Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd December 2025
Closed over Christmas
January Playscheme - Friday 2nd January and Monday 5th January 2026
Spring Term
After School - Tuesday 6th January - Friday 13th February 2026
February Playscheme - Monday 16th February - Friday 20th February 2026
After School - Monday 23rd February – Friday 27th March 2026
Easter Playscheme - Monday 30th March – Friday 10th April 2026
Bank Holiday Friday 3rd April 2026 - CLOSED
Bank Holiday Monday 6th April 2026 - CLOSED
Summer Term
After School - Monday 13th April – Thursday 21st May 2026
May Day CLOSED - Monday 4th May 2026
May Playscheme - Friday 22nd May – Friday 29th May 2026
After School - Monday 1st June – Friday 17th July 2026
Summer Playscheme - Monday 20th July 2026 - Tuesday 2nd September 2026
We follow the same term dates as Dallas Road School. Their term dates can be found by clicking the link below!
Dallas Road School Term Dates
