Healthy Activities
The 1,000 day countdown to the 2012 Olympics started on 31st October 2009.
SOCF endeavours to provide a number of healthy and recreational activities for all age ranges.
Sports Coaching
During the school holidays (with the exception of Christmas), our sports coaching programmes are open to children in years 1-6 and take place at our regular venue, Shaw Primary School. So far this year we've done football coaching and a week of mini-Olympics.
During the football coaching weeks, James (known to the children as 'Rio') and his team of coaches are on the lookout for potentially talented players to join local teams. All our coaches are fully qualified and have undergone Enhanced CRB Checks.
Each week costs just £20 per child, although concessions are available subject to your circumstances (speak to Jan at The Forum to discuss further). Each day runs from 10.00am until 1.00pm, but at the end of each week we finish off on the Friday with a Presentation Ceremony at 12.30pm where parents proudly watch on as their children receive certificates for their participation, and some are awarded trophies and medals for their achievements.
Rio personally delivers registration forms to all our local schools about two weeks before they break up. Due to staff resources, we can only accommodate 40 children on each day, so you must book early to avoid disappointment.
Keep Fit Classes
Weekly classes are held on Wednesdays at the Belhus Park Scout Hall in Faymore Gardens from 10.00am until 11.00am and cost just £1.00 per week. No need to book so just pop along and get healthier and fitter just in time for Summer.
Street Dance
Every Friday, again at the Scout Hall, from 5.00pm until 6.00pm, classes are held for young people aged 6 to 16. Our troupe (SOCF Dancerz) is currently practicing their routines for performance at the Towngate Theatre in Basildon on the Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th April.
Arts & Crafts Activities
Throughout the year, we run a number of arts and crafts activities here at The Forum, as well as in our parks and other open spaces, all of which are free of course. All resources and protective clothing are provided. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
For further information about our future activities, pop in to The Forum or call Jan on 01708 852530.
Open Access Play Schemes
During the summer holidays last year, SOCF's Forum Funding was used to pay for Play Workers from Thurrock Play Network (TPN) to run four Open Access Play sessions at various locations throughout South Ockendon. An additional session took place at the Ockendon Recreation Group, paid for from our SOAPY Programme funds, to celebrate the launch of the Play Builder consultation.
Each session provided a full range of FREE games, sports, arts and crafts activities for families, children and young people of all ages.
Dates have already been booked for this year:
Friday 30th July - Dilkes Park
Friday 6th August - Bonnygate Woods
Friday 13th August - Quince Tree Park
Friday 20th August - Ockendon Recreation Ground
For further information about future TPN events, please call 01375 389876 or 07748 058945 or visit their website www.thurrockplaynetwork.co.uk/.
Photographs are taken at all our events for our own publicity purposes (eg here on the website, in our community newsletter 'Reflect' and at The Forum premises in Derwent Parade). However, SOCF is committed to best practice, therefore should you not wish your child to be photographed, please inform a member of staff and we will ensure your request is acknowledged and honoured.