Spotlight on Local Activities for Children and Young People
We’re celebrating the amazing activities already happening across Rotherham for children and young people!
Activity of the month!
Rotherham Music Summer Camp
Oakwood High School, Moorgate Rd, Rotherham S60 2UH
Thursday 24 and Friday 25 July, 10:00am until – 3:00pm each day
KS2-plus students are invited to a two-day Arts Award accredited camp where they can learn up to four different disciplines.
£22 single day or £40 both days
Library adventures
Summer reading challenge
All 15 Rotherham Libraries
Summer Holidays
Ages 4 to 11
A free reading programme encouraging children to read six or more books over the summer. Includes weekly themed craft activities like seed growing, rock painting, and lantern making.
Library clubs and sessions
- Makerspace: After-school club for ages 6 to 12 to design, create, and experiment.
- Rhyme Time: Stories, rhymes, and songs for babies and preschoolers.
- Lego Club: Weekly Lego fun for all ages.
- Mini Melodies: Music and movement sessions with Rotherham Music.
- Chatter Books: Book club for ages 7–11 with games, crafts, and competitions.
- Fun Palaces: Community-led creative events — anyone can join in!
For little ones (ages 0 to 5)
Nelson's Cub Club
Clifton Park Museum and Boston Castle.
Various dates from July to September.
Ages 1–4
Explore museum objects through stories, songs, and play. Free sessions with snacks included. No booking required.
- Pop! – Wed 2 July
- Hop! – Tue 8 July (Boston Castle)
- Build! – Wed 16 July
- Pour! – Tue 19 Aug (Boston Castle)
- Explore! – Tue 30 Sept (Boston Castle)
Bright stars play space
Various locations
Babies and toddlers
Join baby massage, yoga, reflexology, and mindfulness classes.
Free Stay and Play: Tuesdays, 10–11:30am
Special Events:
- Baby Rave – Fri 4 July
- Messy Play – Fri 18 July
- Summer Party – Fri 1 Aug
- Ibiza Baby Rave – Fri 8 Aug
Arts, Crafts, and Creativity
The HandleBards: Much Ado About Nothing
Rother Valley Country Park, Mansfield Rd, S26 5PQ
Wednesday 6 August, 6:00pm until 8:00pm
A bicycle-powered, outdoor Shakespeare performance full of energy and laughs.
Girls craft activities
58–60 Clough Street, Rotherham
Sundays from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Ages 11 to 18
Crafts include baking, painting, sewing, clay, and more.
Email for more details:
info@steelcitycommunityconsultancy.co.uk
Sports and outdoor fun
Clifton Water Splash
Clifton Park, Doncaster Rd, Rotherham
Cool off in the interactive waterplay area with jets, splash buckets, and paddling pool.
Athletics Programme for Young People
Herringthorpe Stadium
Tuesdays from 5:30pm to – 6:30pm
Saturdays from 9:30am to 10:30am
Ages 5 to 11
£4.40 per session
Email for more details:
herringthorpe.stadium@rotherham.gov.uk
Learning and clubs
KS1 and KS2 Homework Club
Oates Close Neighbourhood Centre
Free support with English and Maths, plus learning games.
Sessions run on Sundays:
- KS2: 10:30am–12:30pm
- KS1: 12:45pm–2:45pm.
Email for more details:
info@steelcitycommunityconsultancy.co.uk
Rotherham Scouts
Various locations
Weekly meetings
Ages 4 to 14
Adventure, skills, and fun for boys and girls.