Summer Fun Activities – Week 5 (7 August – 11 August 2023)

We hope you’re looking forward to joining Barnsley College or returning to study in September!

To help you settle into College, you’re invited to attend our FREE activities that we are holding over the summer break. To see the full calendar, visit our Summer Fun Activities web page.

Come along, have some fun and meet new friends!

If you have any questions, please email the Reception Team: omlreception@barnsley.ac.uk or call 01226 216 150.

The Summer Fun Activities schedule for Monday 7 August – Friday 11 August 2023 

Date	Time	Event Title	Description	Location	Is booking required?
Monday 7 August	9.00am – 4.00pm	Gym Session	Come along and enjoy a free gym session.	The Sports Village	No. Complete the Guest Pass Form prior to arrival.
Tuesday 8 August	9.00am – 4.00pm	Gym Session	Come along and enjoy a free gym session.	The Sports Village	No. Complete the Guest Pass Form prior to arrival.
Tuesday 8 August	10.00am – 11.30am	Practical Care for Babies	This is a practical introduction to Childcare, covering bathing babies, nappy changing and bottle feeding.	Old Mill Lane campus	Yes. Book now.
Tuesday 8 August	2.00pm – 3.00pm	Magic Workshop	Learn how to wow your friends and family with some effective magic tricks.	Old Mill Lane campus	Yes. Book now.
Tuesday 8 August	10.00am – 11.00am	Playing games using Virtual Reality (VR)	Take part in a range of games using VR technology.	Old Mill Lane campus	Yes. Book now.
Tuesday 8 August	1.00pm – 2.30pm	Performing Arts Workshop	Join this interactive Drama session for games, a physical warm-up and singing.	Old Mill Lane campus	Yes. Book now.
Wednesday 9 August	9.00am – 4.00pm	Gym Session	Come along and enjoy a free gym session.	The Sports Village	No. Complete the Guest Pass Form prior to arrival.
Wednesday 9 August	2.00pm – 3.00pm	Workout Wednesday – Circuit Fitness Class	This Circuit style fitness class is suitable for all levels and abilities.	The Sports Village	No.
Wednesday 9 August	3.00pm – 4.00pm	Basketball/Tchoukball Session	This Basketball/Tchoukball session is suitable for all levels and abilities.	The Sports Village	No.
Wednesday 9 August	3.00pm – 4.00pm	Walt Disney Quiz	Are you Disney’s biggest fan? Come test your knowledge and celebrate 100 years of Disney magic!	Old Mill Lane campus	Yes. Book now.
Wednesday 9 August	10.30am-12.30pm	University Challenge	This University Challenge based competition will see you compete in teams of three.	Barnsley Sixth Form College	Yes. Book now.
Wednesday 9 August	10.00am – 1.00pm	Young Chef’s Academy	This cookery session will focus on preparing and cooking food like the professionals.	Old Mill Lane campus	Yes. Book now.
Wednesday 9 August	10.00am – 11.30am	First Aid for Beginners	The session will provide a practical introduction to first aid.	Old Mill Lane campus	Yes. Book now.
Wednesday 9 August	10.00am – 12noon	Netball Academy Recruitment Day	Enjoy playing Netball? Come along and try out to join Barnsley Sports Academy.	Honeywell Sports campus	Yes. Book now.
Wednesday 9 August	10.00am – 11.00am 1.00pm – 2.00pm	College Life	Joining a Public Services, Travel and Tourism, Sport or Esports course? Come along and see what college life will be like.	Honeywell Sports campus	Yes. Book now.
Thursday 10 August	9.00am – 4.00pm	Gym Session	Come along and enjoy a free gym session.	The Sports Village	No. Complete the Guest Pass Form prior to arrival.
Thursday 10 August	2.00pm – 3.00pm	Catchphrase	Take on the famous Catchphrase game show in which you will try to guess well-known phrases or sayings from animated picture puzzles.	Zoom. Please use this link to access the game. Meeting ID: 769 4985 2807 Passcode: barnsley	No.
Friday 11 August	9.00am – 4.00pm	Gym Session	Come along and enjoy a free gym session.	The Sports Village	No. Complete the Guest Pass Form prior to arrival.
Friday 11 August	10.00am – 12noon	Games Club	The Students’ Union will be running a Games Club. Come along and socialise for two hours with an element of healthy competition.	Old Mill Lane campus	Yes. Book now.