Holiday Activities and Food - Information for providers
What is HAF?
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme gives children aged 5 to 16:
- Fun activities
- A healthy hot meal
- Support during school holidays
It’s free for children who get benefit-related free school meals.
What we need
We want providers who can offer:
Full HAF
- 4 hours a day
- For 4 days
- Includes fun activities and a healthy meal
HAF Light
- 2 hours a day
- For 2 or more days
- Includes fun activities and a healthy meal
Family Activity Days
- Children and parents join in together
- Cook and eat a meal
- Take part in games and crafts
- Could include day trips or walks
We also ask providers to give out:
- Food hampers
- Activity packs
- Help with healthy eating
When is HAF running?
- Easter: Monday 30 March - Friday 10 April
- Summer: Tuesday 21 July - Monday 31 August
- October H/T: Monday 26 October - Friday 30 October
- Winter: Monday 21 December - Friday 1 January
Children can book up to 4 sessions in Easter, 16 sessions in Summer, 2 sessions in October H/T and 4 sessions at Winter.
Become a HAF Provider
We’re looking for organisations to help run fun holiday clubs for children in Staffordshire.
How to apply
Applications are now closed. To register your interest in becoming a provider, please email: StaffordshireHAF@staffordshire.gov.uk
We welcome applications from:
- Schools
- Charities
- Community groups
- Private organisations
Let’s work together to support children and families across Staffordshire.
