KOOSH clubs (Kaleidoscope Out Of School Hours Clubs)

Kaleidoscope Out Of School Hours Clubs

We have operated out of school and holiday clubs for school aged children at all our sites from first opening but re-launched them in January 2001 as KOOSH clubs (Kaleidoscope Out Of School Hours) because older children prefer to be part of a club than a Nursery.

The emphasis at KOOSH clubs is mainly on recreation and developing social and creative skills rather than academic ones. Children are often tired after a school day and may just want to relax and have fun. Just like us, they need their holidays too and we ensure that we take children on lots of trips such as to the cinema, ten pin bowling, and even to the seaside in our Kaleidoscope mini buses.

We involve the children in all aspects of the clubs from suggesting and planning activities to helping us make tea. In this way, the children develop both independence and team work skills. KOOSH clubs also create their own rules (with adult guidance) so that children have "ownership" of their club.

Children "vote with their feet" at KOOSH clubs and holiday places have to be booked 6 weeks in advance to be sure of getting a place. We aim to expand KOOSH clubs at Acomb by 2004.

To find out details about the KOOSH clubs in your local area, please check the contacts page.

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