Parents and carers can now discover and book a wide range of summer holiday activities and sports sessions for children and young people across Rother. Thanks to funding from Active Rother, working in partnership with Rother Sports Development, local community groups are providing more opportunities to help children and young people get active during the summer holidays. These activities have been made possible through the Active Rother Children’s Summer Holiday Small Grants Programme 2026.
Getting active has many benefits for both physical and mental health. That’s why the Small Grants Programme supports new activities and helps extend existing sports activities across Rother during the summer holidays, creating more opportunities for children and young people, particularly those who face barriers to taking part.
Congratulations to all the groups that were successful in securing funding, and thank you in advance to the coaches and volunteers helping to make these opportunities possible. From football and dance to tennis, yoga and multi-sports, there are activities taking place across the district. Find out more about the funded summer holiday activities below, including where they’re taking place and how to book a place.
Bexhill-on-Sea
Bexhill Primary Care Network Children and Young People’s Service
Kick-Start football (ages 13–16)
Develop football skills with a qualified coach, meet new people and boost your mental wellbeing.
- Venue: Polegrove, Brockley Road, Bexhill-on-Sea
- Dates: Mondays – 27 July, 3, 10, 17 and 24 August
- Time: 10am–12pm
- Cost: Free
- Book your place: Book through Eventbrite
Egerton Park Tennis Coaching
Cardio Tennis
High-energy tennis fitness sessions. No previous tennis experience is needed and racquets are provided. Small group sessions for Neurodiverse and ASD participants.
- Venue: Egerton Park Tennis Courts
- Dates: Thursdays – 23, 30 July, 6, 13, 20 and 27 August
- Time: 3pm–5pm
- Cost: Free
- Book your place: Book through Clubspark
Contact: Adam Field – 07796 144676 or email: egertontenniscoaching@gmail.com
Defiant Sports CIC
Home Ed Sport & Play (all ages)
Weekly 90-minute sessions for children, including free play and organised games. All equipment is provided.
- Venue: Space for Yew, Egerton Park
- Dates: Thursdays – 30 July, 6, 13, 20 and 27 August
- Time: 10.30am–12pm
- Cost: £7.75 (under 5s free)
- Book your place: Book through Eequ
Skiltek Sports
Free multi-sports sessions (ages 5–11)
Football and a range of other sports led by qualified coaches. Parents and carers are welcome to stay and watch.
- Venue: Egerton Park
- Dates: Wednesdays – 29 July, 5, 12, 19 and 26 August
- Time: 4pm–5pm
- Cost: Free
- Book your place: Book through ClassForKids
The Mindful Mat
Summer Storytelling Yoga (ages 6–10)
Fun, themed yoga sessions combining movement, mindfulness, breathing exercises and relaxation.
- Venue: YouNique Wellbeing Studios
- Dates: Tuesdays – 28 July, 4, 11, 18 and 25 August
- Time: 10am–11am
- Cost: Free
- Book your place: Email: themindfulmat@outlook.com
Battle
Battle Youth Zone
Summer youth club (ages 10–14)
A new youth club offering multi-sport activities throughout the summer.
- Venue: Battle Recreation Ground
- Dates: Wednesdays – 29 July, 5, 12, 19 and 26 August
- Time: 1pm–3pm
- Cost: Free
- Book your place: Email: info.byz2026@gmail.com
Crowhurst
Crowhurst Youth Club
Stoolball, cricket and pickleball (ages 7–16)
Try a range of sports across four sessions. Activities vary throughout the summer.
Stoolball
- Date: Thursday 13 August & Thursday 3 September
- Time: 6.30pm–8.30pm
- Venue: Crowhurst Recreation Ground
- Cost: Free
- Book your place: Call 07891 350110
Cricket
- Date: Thursday 20 August
- Time: 10am–12pm
- Venue: Crowhurst Park Cricket Ground
- Cost: Free
- Book your place: Call 07891 350110
Pickleball
- Date: Thursday 27 August
- Time: 10.30am–12.30pm
- Venue: Crowhurst Recreation Ground MUGA
- Cost: Free
- Book your place: Call 07891 350110
Fairlight
Activate Youth Club
Multi-sports, dance and creative activities
A varied programme including multi-sports, dance, bowls, crafts, cooking, water play and an inflatable course.
- Venue: Activate Youth Club Clubhouse, Fairlight Recreation Ground
- Dates: Thursdays – 6, 13, 20 and 27 August
- Time: 11am–2pm
- Cost: £3 per child
- Book your place: Email: youthclubactivate@gmail.com
Rye
Rye Youth Zone
Family Fun Fridays (ages 10–17)
Family team games and sports, with a free picnic at 4pm.
- Venue: The Salts, Rye
- Dates: Fridays – 24, 31 July, 7, 14, 21 and 28 August
- Time: 1pm–7pm
- Cost: Free
- Book your place: Book through Eequ
Splitz Dance Academy
Dance and Acro (ages 5–16)
Fun dance and acro sessions for beginners and experienced dancers alike.
- Venue: Rye Leisure Centre
- Dates: 27 July, 3 August, 21 August and 24 August
- Time: 5.30pm–6.30pm
- Cost: £2 per child
- Book your place: Email: stacey@splitzdanceacademy.co.uk or message via Instagram or Facebook.
Sidley
Fit and Fab Families
Summer games on the rec for children aged 7 to 11.
- Venue: Sidley Recreation Ground
- Dates: 3, 10, 17 and 24 August
- Time: 5.30pm–6.30pm
- Cost:Free
- Book your place: Email Zoe fitandfabfamilies@gmail.com or text 07929337377
We hope children and young people across Rother enjoy taking part in these activities and discovering new ways to get active this summer. For booking enquiries or further information, please contact the organisation running the activity directly using the details above.