Kids Activities
All our activities are taught by fully qualified coaches who bring fun and enjoyment to their sports. We are working with partner National Governing Bodies to ensure all sessions work towards national plans of sport and that we are able to spot talent and that there are exit routes where possible if children want to take their sport further.
To book onto any activities simply book online, over the phone or pop into reception.
Mini Activities (Under 5's)
Gymnastics and Trampoline Various times (parent & toddler or courses) from £4.60 p/session
Throughout the week there are a number of sessions available for everyone to enjoy gymnastics and trampolining. There are a number of ways you can join in these sports. We offer courses for children ages 3+ which encourage growth and development in key skills such as balance, flexibility and agility. The children can start picking up the basic skills which are used in many sports and work towards British Gymnastics badges*.
Another session we offer is parent & toddler sessions. These are aimed at under 3's and require the parents to stay with their children in the sports hall to take part where necessary. During these sessions the children can work towards British Gymnastics FUNdemental awards* whilst having fun with all the equipment and parachute.
Finally if you want to try gymnastics and trampolining and don't want to commit, try out our pay as you go sessions. During this time the emphasis is on the parent to engage the children and take part in the activities. A coach will be present during the session and will ensure all activities are safe but this is a great time for parents to get involved.
*Please note: Any badges and certificates awarded are a seperate cost of £2 which can be bought from reception.
Mini Dribblers Tuesday 10am & Sunday 9am (3-5 years) £4.60 p/session (term time only)
For all you budding footballers out there this is a great pre-school course for you. FA qualified staff will take you through a number of fun games and drills which will work on your dribbling, shooting and passing. With specially adapted balls used so they are not too big and coaches who are great with kids this session will help move you onto the next stage in your footballing career.
Toddle Together Monday 12.00pm (crawl - 4 years) 1.00pm (0 - crawl) £4.50 p/session
This is a class which explores dance, movement, storytelling, song and play with parents and children dancing together. If you want to have some fun with your child and get fit at the same time then come along and join in the fun.
Creche Monday - Friday 9.00am- 1.00pm £2.55 p/hour
Although not technically an activity, there is no excuse for you not getting active in the morning with the creche available for your little ones. Drop in at anytime to meet the staff and sign your child up to become and Everyone Active member - this will make it quicker to get going on your first visit. The staff are friendly and happy to answer any questions or queries you may have.
New Sessions Coming soon
We are always looking to develop our programme so if you have any suggestions or comments on the mini's programme then please pass them on and help to shape your centre and your activities. Contact louisechaves@slm-ltd.co.uk if you have any requests or visit our Facebook page where any comments are noted http://www.facebook.com/#!/eaPlymouth.
Junior Activities (6-16yrs)
Gymnastics and Trampoline Various times from £4.60 p/session
Throughout the week there are a number of sessions available for everyone to enjoy gymnastics and trampolining. There are a number of ways you can join in these sports. We offer courses for children ages 3+ which encourage growth and development in key skills such as balance, flexibility and agility. The children can start picking up the basic skills which are used in many sports and work towards British Gymnastics badges*.
If you want to try gymnastics and trampolining and don't want to commit, try out our pay as you go sessions. During this time the emphasis is on the parent to engage the children and take part in the activities. A coach will be available if needs be and making sure all activities are safe but this is a great time for parents to get involved.
*Please note: Any badges and certificates awarded are a seperate cost of £2 which can be bought from reception.
Trampoline Monday 5.00pm (13 years - adult) Saturday 1.00pm (13-16 years) 11am & 2.00pm (16+ years) £4.60 p/session (term time only)
For those slightly older customers who want to try out our trampolines this course is for you. Trampolining is an enjoyable way to get and keep fit and there are plenty of challenges to keep you busy. You will be working towards British Gymnastics awards and there is no better way to have some fun with your friends.
Squash Monday 3.45pm (5-8 years), 4.30pm (8-11 years), 5.15pm (11+ years) / Saturday 9.00am (5-8 years) 9.45am (8-11 years), 10.30am (11+ years)
For any juniors interested in squash there is plenty to get involved in at the Life Centre with sessions run with our partners the England Squash and Racketball Association. On Mondays during term time we run courses which will develop players within the sport over a period of time building them up to be better players and working on all skills needed for the game.
If you are not sure you want to commit to a course or just want to try out some coaching then come along to one of the pay as you go sessions which run on Saturdays or Mondays during holiday time. This will give you a good flavour of the sport and is also coached so all are welcome from beginners right through to people who have been playing for a while.
Our resident coach Duncan is also working on putting in place some great developmental pathways which will lead to a junior elite session aimed at those juniors who want to take the sport seriously and will start to introduce competitive games. Keep your eyes open for when this takes off or speak to Duncan if you are interested.
Junior Football Sunday 10am (6-8 years) £4.60 p/session (term time only)
For all you budding footballers out there this is a great course for you. FA qualified staff will take you through a number of fun games and drills which will work on your dribbling, shooting and passing. With specially adapted balls available used so they are not too big and coaches who are great with kids this session will help move you onto the next stage in your footballing career.
Athletics Tuesday 4.00pm (5-7 years) 5.00pm (8-11pm)
These athletics sessions have begun to really take off and are becoming a very popular children's activity. Indoor athletics equipment is used alongside balls and hoops etc to create a fun environment for children to master running, jumping and throwing based skills. If the Olympics have inspired you then come along and have a go.
Hi 5 Netball Friday 6.00pm (9-12 years) £4.60 p/session (term time only)
Hi 5 Netball is an initiative set up by our partners England Netball to encourage younger players into the game. This course uses adapted equipment to ensure players are able to master the throwing, shooting, defending and dodging side of the game before they progress into the full game.
Street Dance Tuesday 4pm (7-10yrs) and 5.00pm (11-14 years) £4.50 p/session
Learn the basic moves of street dance with our dance instructors who will have you moving to routines in no time ready to wow your friends the next time a piece of music comes on! These sessions are put on in conjunction with our partners Plymouth Dance and guarantee lots of fun and enjoyment.
Taekwondo Tuesday 6.00pm (5+) £4 p/session (externally run)
South Hams Taekwondo run a session at the Life Centre on a Tuesday which is open to all and you can even try a free taster session. If you want more information on the session please contact Dave on 01752 202066 or visit their Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/#!/SouthHamsTaekwondo.
Netball Wednesday 6.00pm (12-16 years) (externally run)
Plymouth Pilgrims Netball Club have their junior sessions held at the Life Centre. If you are a keen netballer and want to join a team then contact the club www.plymouthpilgrims.co.uk or Sue on 07717 222 490.
Karate Tuesday 7.00pm (all ages) £16 p/month (externally run)
Bujinkai Karate sessions run here on Tuesdays and is building up its membership quickly. For more information on the session or if you want to come and have a go then contact 07967 313285 / 07918 126694 or visit their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/#!/BujinkaiKarateLifeCentre
Table Tennis Thursday 6.00pm (family) 8.00pm (adult)
Our partners the English Table Tennis Association have a night available for people to come and try out the sport and get involved. Come along and find out is the sport is right for you and speak to Mike the coach about what other opportunities there are to get involved in the sport. The family session is a chance to engage with your children and play a sport together whereas the adult session is child free zone if you need to escape for a little bit.
Junior Badminton Club Friday 4.30pm (7-16 years) £3 p/session
Our hugely popular junior badminton club has come over from the Mayflower centre with its team of coaches and is continuing to grow. The session is there for any junior to come and play badminton and the opportunities are there to progress and be coached by qualified staff.
Working in partnership with Badminton England, we are looking to build on the existing club and become an accredited club which will be the first junior one of its kind in the area. We will also be looking to expand the session and what is on offer by producing development sessions for committed players who want to get on in the sport and start playing competitive games and fixtures.
This is a very exciting time for the club and we are also looking to develop young coaches through the system to ensure the kids taking part get the most out of what Badminton has to offer.
Youth Night Friday 7.00pm (11-17 years) £3.10 p/session
Youth night activities vary from week to week and incorporate various different activities for the participants to try out. There is always some form of swimming, diving, climbing, gym and dance available with activities in the sports hall ranging from trampolining, football, badminton, athletics, table tennis and guest appearances of activities such as parc cour.
These sessions last 2 hours and are great value for money. With the support from the Plymouth City Council's Youth Workers and Police Community Support Officers, the programme is a truely multi agency approach to getting kids off the street and involved in a more constructive activity. For more information on the youth night and the activities taking place visit our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Youth-Active-at-Plymouth-Life-Centre/420462254645063
Judo Saturday 10.30am (5-15 years) £3.50 p/session (externally run)
Plymouth Judo Club have a great family session running here on a Saturday which is great for juniors to join this already established club. For more information visit the club's website or facebook page http://www.plymouthjudoclub.org/ www.facebook.com/PlymouthJudo
Roller Disco Saturday 7.30pm (6.30pm from 16th March as a trial) (all ages) from £4.50 (externally run)
Here's something new for the whole family to enjoy. We are working with Sk8house to bring to you a weekly roller disco which looks to be the biggest skating area in Europe. There are over 200 pairs of skates available from child size 9 to an adult size 11 and plenty of helmets and pads are available if you are worried about falling over.
This is a fun new event which promises great laughs and fun for all the family or groups of people who want to try something new. For more information visit http://www.sk8hire.co.uk/
Bowls Thursday 4.30pm (7-11 years) 5.30pm (12-16 years) from £2.35 p/session
Bowls is a great activity for all youngsters and offers a new sport to try out. We are currently working at setting up a junior club and league also some junior sessions and activities so if you are interested please contact the life centre and leave your details or email plymlifecentre@slm-ltd.co.uk.
New Sessions Coming soon
We are always looking to develop our programme so if you have any suggestions or comments on the junior programme then please pass them on and help to shape your centre and your activities.
Contact louisechaves@slm-ltd.co.uk if you have any requests or visit our Facebook page where any comments are noted http://www.facebook.com/#!/eaPlymouth.
Please note photos are displayed for illustrative purproses only, to find out more about a particular session please contact reception.
Holiday Activities (27th-31st May 2013)
Fit For Sport - Kids Holiday Camps
Fit For Sport is UK’s leading healthy lifestyle activities provider and has been delivering Ofsted registered Kids Camps for over 20 years. Kids camps run every school holiday.
Click here to find out more about Fit For Sports.
Gymnastics and Trampoline Monday - Friday 9.00am - 11.00pm or 11.00 - 13.00 (4-6 years and 7-12 years)
Throughout the summer we are offering courses which include 2 hours of each activity. Within this time we will encourage growth and development in key skills such as balance, flexibility and agility. The children can start picking up the basic skills which are used in many sports and work towards British Gymnastics badges*.
These courses may also be broken down into per day sessions so you can book your child into a 4 hour session per day rather than for he whole week. Booking in this way will be on a trial basis to see if it is possible to work it this way.
*Please note: Any badges and certificates awarded are a seperate cost of £2 which can be bought from reception.
Gymnastics and Trampoline Monday - Friday various between 9.00am - 3.30pm (closed for lunch 1.00-1.30pm) £5.00 p/session
Alternatively we will also be offering pay as you go sessions and Parent and Toddler sessions. During this time the emphasis is on the parent to engage the children and take part in the activities. A coach will be present throughout the session and will ensure all activities are safe but this is a great time for parents to get involved. |