What the programme is
Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) activities, funded by the Department of Education, is delivered across Bath and North East Somerset by a variety of local and national partners. Each provider has experience in delivering high quality holiday camps and trips and offer different opportunities and activities.
Our HAF programme provides healthy food plus enriching and fun activities during the school holidays. Every club provides:
- at least one healthy meal a day
- active physical activities (like sports or dance)
- creative activities (like arts, crafts or cooking)
- a safe environment to socialise and learn new skills
See the HAF Summer 2026 Brochure and Provider Information to explore what activity camps and trips will be available this summer holiday.
Your child or young person should bring a refillable drinks bottle, wear suitable clothing for indoor and outdoor activities, and arrive with lots of energy!
Who the programme is for
This holiday provision is for school-aged children from reception to year 11 (inclusive) who receive benefits-related free school meals.
Benefits-related free school meals (FSM) are available to pupils if their parents are in receipt of one of the qualifying benefits, and have a claim verified by their school or local authority. Find out more about HAF and free school meals eligibility below.
How to book
Eligible families will receive a unique HAF pass via text message or email through the Holiday Activities booking platform.
- HAF Passes will be issued on Wednesday 24 June at 6.30pm, providing access to 8 booking credits.
- A further 8 credits will be released on Wednesday 1 July at 6.30pm.
This gives each child a total of 16 credits, which can be used to book up to 16 individual sessions across the summer holidays.
Each HAF pass is sent directly to the main parent / carer linked to the child at their school. You can access and book activities by following the link provided.
We offer specific sessions for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Many of our mainstream clubs also provide 1-to-1 support.
HAF holiday provision is for school-aged children from Reception to Year 11 (inclusive) who receive benefits-related free school meals .
What is changing?
From September 2026, all children whose household receives Universal Credit will be entitled to free school meals.
What does this mean for my child?
Your child may be eligible for free school meals if your household receives Universal Credit. Some additional support, including the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, will continue to have separate eligibility criteria.
Changes to existing eligibility
From September 2026, there will be 2 categories of benefits-related free school meals:
- Targeted free school meals
Pupils meeting the existing low-income criteria, including Universal Credit households with annual earnings of £7,400 or less. These pupils continue to attract Pupil Premium funding and remain eligible for HAF. - Expanded free school meals
Pupils in households receiving Universal Credit with annual earnings of more than £7,400 will still qualify for free school meals but will no longer be eligible for HAF.
In some cases, we can offer places to children who do not receive free school meals. Please contact your chosen activity provider to discuss eligibility.
Last updated: 22 July 2026