Move Games Programme 1 July – 31 August
Pick up your Move Games booklet at your local leisure centre to get started.
You can start collecting stamps for free swim and gym sessions from 1 July and any pay-as-you-go activity. Our main free activity programme starts on 14 July with a big tennis open day at Burgess Park.
Move Games Swimming
Splash the summer away with these free kids swimming sessions. All sessions must be booked in advance and are subject to availability. You can collect stamps for regular free swim and gym sessions Friday to Sunday.
Dulwich Leisure Centre
- 31 July at 11am to 12pm
- 8 and 15 August at 1:30pm to 3pm
Camberwell Leisure Centre
- 29 July at 11.00am – 3:30pm
- 31 July at 9.00am – 11.00am
- 2 August at 9:30am to 11.00am
Seven Islands Leisure Centre
- 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August at 10.00am – 11.00am and 1:30pm to 2:30pm
- 4, 11, 18, 25 August at 9.00am – 10.00am and 3.00pm to 4.00pm
Castle Leisure Centre
- 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August at 10.00am – 11.00am and 4:30pm to 6.00pm
Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre
- 9 August at 2.00pm to 3.00pm
- 12 August 12.00pm to 1.00pm
- 21 August 1:30pm to 3.00pm
Move Games Stamp: Bronze
Move Games: Born To Move Classes (8 to 12 years)
Come and have fun in our free interactive group movement classes to music. All sessions must be booked in advance and are subject to availability.
Camberwell Leisure Centre
- 3 August at 4pm - 5pm
- 5 August at 3pm - 4pm
Seven Islands Leisure Centre
- 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August at 11:15 to 12pm
Cost: Free
Move Games Stamp: Silver
Kids Dance (10 to 15 years)
Join our vibrant and energetic dance class designed for children aged 10 to 15! This unique class combines the dynamic rhythms of Afrobeats with the lively moves of Hip Hop.
Our instructor will guide students through a variety of dance routines, ensuring that each child gains confidence and improves their dance skills. The sessions are filled with upbeat music, encouraging creativity and self-expression.
Whether your child is a beginner or has some dance experience, this class promises to be an enjoyable and enriching experience. Come and be part of our dance family, and watch your child groove to the beat with joy and enthusiasm!
Class dates and times:
21 August: 9am - 10am
23 August: 11am - 12pm
Move Games Stamp: Silver
Move Games Table Tennis
Jump on our table tennis table with friends and family for free at The Castle Leisure Centre or Seven Islands Leisure Centre. Bats and balls are provided which can be collected from reception.
Cost: Free
Venue: The Castle Leisure Centre
Dates and times:
- 30 minute sessions are available between 11:15am to 1:15pm on 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August
Venue: Seven Islands Leisure Centre
Dates and times:
30 minute sessions are available during the following times
- 10am to 12pm on 4,5,11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 August
- 1pm to 4pm on 6, 13, 20, 27 August
- 10am to 2pm on 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August
- 1pm to 2pm on 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August
Move Games Stamp: Silver
Move Games Fun Activity Sessions (5 - 11 years)
Join in an hour of fun and games at The Castle Leisure Centre led by one of our Move Games activity leaders. Sessions must be booked in advance and are subject to availability. Suitable for ages 5 - 11 years.
Session dates and Times:
30 July, 6, 13, 20, 27 August at 2pm - 3pm
Cost: £2 per child
Move Games Stamp: Bronze
Move Games Basketball (5 to 11 years)
Put some bounce into your summer holiday with an hour of basketball at Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Centre. No experience necessary. Ages 5 to 11 years.
Venue: Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Centre
Session dates and times:
- 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August at 12pm - 1pm
Cost: £2.70 per child
Move Games Stamp: Silver
Move Games Kids Badminton (7 to 12 years)
Get on court for a fun badminton session led by our Move Games activity leader. Suitable for ages 7 - 12 years. All equipment is provided.
Cost: Free
Venue: The Castle Leisure Centre
Dates and Times: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August at 2pm - 3pm
Move Games Stamp: Silver
Move Games Football session (5 to 11 years)
Fun hour of football for boys and girls aged 5 to 11 at Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Facility. Learn skills and join in friendly games. All abilities welcome. Sessions must be booked in advance.
Venue: Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Facility.
Sessions:
- Available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays throughout August at 12pm - 1pm
Cost: £2.70 per child
Move Games Stamp: Silver
Move Games Learn to BMX (8+ years)
Free BMX Track sessions 16 and 23 August at Burgess Park
BMX coaching for riders 8 years and over that are competent bike riders.
Use of a BMX bike, helmet and gloves is provided. Please wear a long sleeved top, long trousers and sturdy trainers and bring water to drink.
Session one: 1pm to 2:30pm
Session two: 3pm to 4:30pm
Cost: Free
Maximum 15 participants per session. 8 years old and over
To collect your Moves Games stamp for BMX take a photo of yourself at the BMX track and show it to the reception team at your local leisure centre or show your booking confirmation email.
Move Games Stamp: Gold
How to book
Booking is essential as spaces are limited. Please email thebmxtrack.london@southwark.gov.uk
Tennis open day sessions (all ages)
Free tennis sessions 14 July
Join in our free tennis taster sessions at our Wimbledon Open Day on 14 July at 10am to 1pm at Burgess Park tennis courts. All equipment is provided. All sessions must be booked in advance and limited spaces are available.
- Family Time (all ages) 10am - 10:45am
- Mini Tennis (5 - 10 years) 10am - 11:45am
- Junior Tennis (11 - 15 years old) 12pm -12:45pm
- Adult Coaching (16+) 11am - 11:45
To collect your Moves Games stamp for tennis, present a photo of yourself at your tennis session and show it to the reception team at your local leisure centre or show your booking confirmation email.
Click here to book your free tennis session
Tennis Open Day at Belair Park on 24 August
Join us on the court at Belair Park for a fun family session or try our adult coaching taster session, perfect for beginners or those returning to tennis. We'll provide modified balls and rackets for the kids, and coaches will be available for tips. No racket? No problem! We've got you covered. Just come ready to play and enjoy!
- Family tennis session - 1pm - 2pm
Get on court with your family and have some fun!
- Adult beginners 2pm - 3pm
Perfect for players who have picked up a racquet before but need a refresher on the basics.
Don't miss out on this fun and engaging opportunity to improve your tennis skills and connect with fellow tennis enthusiasts!
Click here to book your session
Move Games Stamp: Gold
Move Games Kayak (8+ years)
Kids kayak sessions (8+ years)
Learn to kayak at Surrey Docks Fitness and Watersports Centre.
Session dates and times:
3, 10,17, 24 August 10am - 11am and 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eight spaces per session available. Please arrive ten minutes before session starts. Sessions must be booked and paid for in advance. All equipment including a life jacket is provided.
Cost: £5 per session
Move Games Stamp: Gold
Move Games Free Sailing Taster Sessions (8+ years)
Free kids sailing taster sessions (8 + years)
A sailing instructor will accompany you in the boat to show you some sailing basics in a half a hour taster session at Surrey Docks Fitness and Watersports Centre. Please arrive ten minutes before session starts. Sessions must be booked advance. All equipment including a life jacket is provided.
Session dates: 3, 10,17, 24 August at 1:30pm - 2pm, 2:30pm - 3pm and 3:30pm - 4pm
Four spaces per session available. Please arrive ten minutes before the session starts. Sessions must be booked and paid for in advance. All equipment including a life jacket is provided.
Cost: Free
Move Games Stamp: Gold
Move Games Athletics Sessions (5 - 12 years)
A mini kids Olympics session where you can have fun trying a mix of different track and field events at Southwark Park Sports and Athletics Centre.
Sessions must be booked and paid for in advance.
Move Games Athletics ages 5 - 8
Dates: 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 and 29 August
Time: 10am - 11am
Move Games Athletics ages 8 - 12:
Dates: 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 and 29 August
Time: 11am - 12pm
Cost: £2 per child
Move Games Stamp: Gold
Booking sessions: things to know
- to book you will need to create an account with Southwark Leisure if you don’t already have one
- Move Games sessions can only be booked two weeks in advance except Tennis and BMX. Sessions will only be visible on the booking link two weeks before
- many sessions are free. Some activities incur a small charge
- age restrictions apply. Please see details below
- all equipment is provided
- if you are no longer able to attend your session, please cancel your booking so other children can benefit from the space. no refunds given for cancelled sessions where there is a charge
- children must be supervised by parents at all times
- to book sessions, choose the venue where the activity is taking place and use the below activity names to search for the session you want