Bookings for Hillingdon’s Winter 2024/25 Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme are now open. Our holiday programme is open to school-aged children from reception to year 11 (inclusive) who receive benefits-related free school meals in Hillingdon. 

Through our programme of fully funded healthy food and fun activities, children and young people can develop new skills, take part in creative and physical activities, learn about food and cooking, and enjoy a nutritious meal each day. 

Activities this Winter include:  

• Sports activities 
• Drama and creative arts programmes 
• Multi-activity camps 
• STEM (science technology engineering and math) programmes 
• Family swim sessions
• SEND activity camps and more! 

Visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/haf-programme to view our webpages where you can find out more about HAF, check out the Winter programme offer and find booking information.   

View the webpage HAF programme - Hillingdon Council where you can find out more about HAF, check out the summer programme offer and find booking information.  

How to book a place on the HAF programme: 

• Go to the webpage and choose an appropriate programme from our list 
• Use the links provided to book a place directly through the provider. Booking links and contact numbers are listed for each provider.  
• When booking their free places, you will be prompted to provide your child's unique individual HAF reference number which has been sent directly to parents of all eligible children.  
• If your are unable to locate your reference number, please contact us and we will be happy to assist. 

The HAF programme are able to provide a limited number of discretionary places to vulnerable children that do not meet the Free School Meal criteria, if you would like for a child you are supporting to be considered for a place please email HAFprogramme@hillingdon.gov.uk with the child's name, date of birth, address and parent contact details.  

If you require any help or support, please contact the HAF programme via HAFProgramme@hillingdon.gov.uk or 01895 277222. 

Government guidance on HAF can be found here: Holiday activities and food programme 2024 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)