SNAAP Summer 2009!

Welcome to the SNAAP summer! Some activities have restricted numbers and priority will be
given to children living in the Canterbury District.

East Kent MENCAP Fun Day

Friday 24th July
10am – 4pm
Riverside Youth Centre, Kingsmead Road, Canterbury CT2 7PH (behind Kingsmead leisure Centre)
Suitable for all ages and abilities
Entrance is FREE for everyone

For disabled people of all ages, and their families, to try different sports and leisure activities including a
Climbing Wall, Cricket, Cycling, Archery, Dance, Circus Skills, Golf, Music, Rowing, Crafts, Go Karts for
children and much more! Visit the information point to find out about clubs and centres in your area.
SNAAP will be there with all our sports equipment so come and support us! Refreshments available and
picnic area provided. Under cover activities in case of bad weather. No need to book – just turn up!
This event will be instead of the usual Sports Club session at Canterbury High School.

Museum of Kent Life with Accessible Boat Ride (optional)

Tuesday 28th July
Meet at 10.30am
Kent Life, Lock Lane, Sandling, Maidstone ME14 3AU
www.kentlife.org.uk
Suitable for all ages and abilities
Carers (1 per disabled child) FREE
Additional Adults or Youths 16+ £6
Disabled children & Siblings aged 3 -15yrs £4
Children under 3 FREE
Boat ride (payable on the day to Kent Life) £5 per person, return trip (approx 1 hour)

Kent’s heritage farm attraction has much to offer including, an indoor & outdoor play area, hands on
activity & animal cuddle corner. Summer fun includes piglet and ferret racing. Face painting and tractor
trailer are available at a small additional charge. Most buildings have wheelchair access, with the exception
of the first floors of the historic buildings. There are fully accessible toilets and dedicated parking. If
you wish to take a ride on ‘The Kentish Lady’ the boat offers level entry for wheelchairs. The catamaran
has huge glass windows making it ideal in all weathers. Tickets can be bought on the day. There are toilets
on board, a bar serving hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and snacks. The return trip takes 1 hour.
 Margate Beach
Wednesday 29th July
Meet at 11am
Margate Main Sands, Clock Tower end of the beach, down the slope on the beach
Suitable for all ages
FREE for everyone
Join us for games, kites and building sandcastles! SNAAP will be on the sands with a gazebo, fun and
games! Bring a picnic and all your beach items. You can also go into the town or visit the amusements.

Toy Library
Thursday 30th July
12 – 2pm
Windchimes, Reynolds Close, Herne Bay CT6 6DS
Drop in and borrow Therapeutic, educational and stimulating toys including UV, musical and tactile
equipment. Specialist books, story sacks and DVD’s. Try a toy with your child before considering
purchasing. If you have not been to the toy library before, please bring two forms of ID with you. Annual
membership is £2.50. Each item borrowed is £1 (larger items £2).

Inclusive Youth Club Family BBQ and Games

Thursday 30th July
6.30 - 8.30pm
Riverside Youth Centre, Kingsmead Road, Canterbury CT2 7PH (behind Kingsmead leisure Centre)
Age 11+ and all abilities
FREE for everyone
Riverside would like to invite all SNAAP members and their parents/carers to a fun social event. There will
be a sports tournament and plenty of fun games followed by a BBQ and refreshments. A great opportunity
to meet other parents, meet other SNAAP members and get to have fun with your child. Don’t forget to
wear your trainers as there will be races for adults as well!

Farming World – Princess & Pirate Party

Tuesday 4th August
Meet at 10.30am at the entrance
Farming World, Nash Court, Faversham
www.farming-world.co.uk
Suitable for all ages and abilities
All carers, adults and Children £4.50
Children under 3 FREE
Come and join us for a Princess & Pirate Party at Farming World! Dress up (optional) and join in the fun.
There are loads of different species of animals as well as birds of prey. There is outdoor play including a
wheelchair swing & an indoor soft play area. You can also paint some pottery or enjoy a tractor ride or a
horse and cart ride, all at an additional charge.
 Kearsney Abbey
Wednesday 5th August
Meet at 11am (meeting place to be confirmed)
Alkham Valley Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 3DZ
Suitable for all ages and abilities
(Most paths suitable for wheelchair users)
FREE for everyone
SNAAP would like you to join us for a games day and picnic in the park. Kearsney offers a wide open space
of parkland around two ornamental lakes. The remains of the abbey are now used as a café facility. A play
area for children is available and the lower lake is used for model boating.

Diggerland
Thursday 6th August
10.30am at the entrance
Medway Valley Leisure Park, Strood, ME2 2NU
www.diggerland.com
Suitable for all ages and abilities
(Suitable for children with restricted mobility as there are lever controls a carer can operate)
Carer (1 per disabled child) FREE
Adults and children £10
Children under 3 FREE
A fun filled action packed day for kids and adults of all ages and abilities. You have the opportunity to ride
in and drive different types of construction machinery including Dumper Trucks, Mini Diggers and Giant
Diggers and opportunities to learn about the workings of the machines from the fully trained Instructors.
There are seatbelts on 90% of the rides and these must be worn and a few height & age restrictions.

Inclusive Youth Club

Thursday 6th August
6.30 - 8.30pm
Riverside Youth Centre, Kingsmead Road, Canterbury CT2 7PH (behind Kingsmead leisure Centre)
Age 11+ and all abilities
Entrance FREE
This is our mainstream club open to young people with disabilities and special needs. There is a buddy
system in place to encourage independence for SNAAP young people. Activities include computers, outdoor
play, games and pool. Parents are not expected to stay with their child/ren. No need to book, just turn up.

Whitstable Youth Session

Friday 7th August
10.30am – 2pm
Whitstable Youth and Community Centre, Tower Parade, Whitstable CT5 2BJ
Age 11+, all abilities welcome
Cost £4
A fun packed session including clay modelling, nails and makeup, making peppermint creams and Dino
Discovery! If your child has additional care needs please contact us to discuss. Limited spaces.
 Sports Club
Friday 7th August
4 – 6pm
Body and Mind, Canterbury High School, Knights Avenue, Canterbury CT2 8QA
Age 8+, all abilities welcome
Children £1.50
Come along and burn off some energy at our SNAAP sports club. Offers trampolining, New Age Kurling,
Football with coach from Canterbury City FC, ball games and much more. Parents/carers are not required
to stay with their child. (There is a café on site if you wish to use it). No need to book, just turn up.

Whitstable Youth Session

Monday 10th August
10.30am – 2pm
Whitstable Youth and Community Centre, Tower Parade, Whitstable CT5 2BJ
Age 11+, all abilities welcome
Cost £4
New and fun activities including Remote controlled cars, making keyrings and creating your own pizza! If
you child has additional care needs please contact us to discuss this further. Limited spaces.

Adventure Play and Gym

Tuesday 11th August
Session 10am – 12Noon
Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Centre, Whitstable Road, Faversham ME13 8BF
Suitable for ages 0-11 years all abilities welcome
All children £5
Both sections will be open at this session. One side is a large adventure play area full of slides, tubes,
steps, ropes and balls and the other is a gym hall with pitted trampolines, bouncy castle, boat swing &
inflatable slide. Available to all children age 11 and under, with a separate area for the under 4s. A cafe is
provided so that parents can relax while the children burn off some energy! Limited places.

Canterbury Cathedral and Picnic

Wednesday 12th August
11am at the Cathedral Gate, The Buttermarket
Canterbury Cathedral, The Buttermarket, Canterbury Town Centre
www.canterbury-cathedral.org
Suitable for all ages and abilities
(The majority of the Catherdral has good access – see below for more info)

Carer (1 per disabled child) FREE

Disabled Child/ren FREE
Adults £6.50
Children £5
Children under 5 FREE
The day is yours to wander around and we will meet for lunch in the grounds. Most of the cathedral is
accessible. The trinity chapel is not accessible but there are new touch screen computers allowing visitors
to see the chapel. There is a slope into the crypt. There are cobbles in various areas.
 Inclusive Youth Club – Circus Workshop
Thursday 13th August
6.30 - 8.30pm
Riverside Youth Centre, Kingsmead Road, Canterbury CT2 7PH (behind Kingsmead leisure Centre)
Age 11+ and all abilities
Entrance FREE
A circus workshop to teach young people many skills including plate spinning, juggling and Diablo tricks.
Parents are not expected to attend.

Whitstable Youth Session – High School Musical Party

Friday 14th August
10.30am – 2pm
Whitstable Youth and Community Centre, Tower Parade, Whitstable CT5 2BJ
Age 11+, all abilities welcome
Cost £8

Emporium Parties will do sing-a-long and step-by-step choreography of some popular High School Musical
songs including ‘All in this together,’ ‘All for one’ and ‘Fabulous’. Also games and prizes! If your child has
additional care needs please contact us to discuss this further. Limited spaces.

Summer Diversity Festival – ‘All Different All Equal’

Saturday 15th August
12noon – 6pm
Julie Rose Stadium, Willesborough Road, Kennington, Ashford TN24 9QP
Aimed at 11-25 years, all abilities welcome
Entrance is FREE

Come and join in this celebration of diversity across East Kent. The event is aimed at children aged 11-25
but all family members are welcome. There will be lots to do including a climbing wall, wheelchair
basketball, Boccia, Circus skills, dance workshops, accessible bikes, workshops and three stages with
various shows and acts performing. They are also showcasing Kent’s Got Talent! No booking necessary, just
turn up. SNAAP look forward to seeing you there!

Whitstable Youth Session – Bowling session

Monday 17th August
10.30am – 2pm
Whitstable Youth and Community Centre, Tower Parade, Whitstable CT5 2BJ
Age 11+, all abilities welcome
Cost £4
A bowling session included as part of the Youth Session. All the usual activities will be available with a
bowling session being held opposite the club. Parents need to drop their children off at the Youth Centre
as usual and staff will safely escort children over to the bowling alley and back. Children will return back
to the youth club for lunch. Limited spaces.
 Bedgebury National Pinetum & Accessible Archery (optional)
Tuesday 18th August
10.30am at the entrance
Bedgebury National Pinetum, Goudhurst, TN17 2SJ
www.bedgeburypinetum.org.uk
Suitable for all ages and abilities
Per Car £7.50 (payable on the day in the parking machine)
Archery (disabled child only) £5
Bedgebury Pinetum and forest boasts over 10,000 trees and the largest selection of temperate conifers in
the world. There is a large car park, tarmac paths and a visitor centre that offers bike hire including a
selection of adapted bikes, a café, disabled toilets and seating for picnics. There are several children’s
play areas including a pirate ship, giant swing and other wooden sculptures. Accessible archery sessions are
available but there are limited spaces. There will be three sessions between 11am and 2pm each lasting one
hour. Due to limited numbers the archery is only available for disabled children. All abilities are welcome
as specialist equipment is available to enable those with limited mobility to join in the fun! This is an
optional extra and if your child does not wish to participate in archery then join us for a day out in this
amazing forest.

Westbere Accessible Sailing

Thursday 20th and Friday 21st August
Session 10am - 12noon
Westbere Sailing Opportunity, Sturry
Suitable for age 5+ years and all abilities
Carer FREE
Disabled child £6
Offers an opportunity to try sailing regardless of disability. SNAAP have two boats for both sessions.
This activity is for all abilities and a hoist is available to lift children with limited mobility into the boat.
There are various options with children who can not sit on the bench in the boat which can be discussed
further if you have concerns. There are limited numbers and a parent or carer is expected to travel in the
boat with their child. If you feel your child is capable to sail in a boat with others without a carer, please
contact the office to discuss this.

Whitstable Youth Session

Friday 21st August
10.30am – 2pm
Whitstable Youth and Community Centre, Tower Parade, Whitstable CT5 2BJ
Age 11+, all abilities welcome
Cost £4
Activities including bead craft and card making, making cheese straws and ‘Scientific Experiments’! If your
child has additional care needs please contact us to discuss this further. Limited spaces.
 Sports Club
Friday 21st August
4 – 6pm
Body and Mind, Canterbury High School, Knights Avenue, Canterbury CT2 8QA
Age 8+, all abilities welcome

Children £1.50
Another chance to try this club. No need to book, just turn up on the day.

Youth Session at Vue Cinema and Frankie & Bennys

Monday 24th August
10.30am – 2pm (approx)
Vue cinema and Frankie and Benny’s, Westwood Cross, Thanet
Age 11+, all abilities welcome
Cost £15 (includes film, meal and drink)
An independent cinema & restaurant experience for youths of all abilities. There is excellent access at
both the cinema and restaurant. Film details will be sent two weeks before the event but will be one of the
blockbuster films being released over the summer. Times are approximate due to film time not being
confirmed. You will need to drop your child to Westwood Cross and collect at the end. Limited spaces.

Legoland, Windsor
Tuesday 25th August
8.30am – 6.30pm
www.legoland.co.uk

Carer (1 per disabled child) FREE

All Children (3-15 yrs) £18.50
Adults £18.75
Children under 3 FREE
Coach leaves at 8.30am from William Street car park, Herne Bay (journey approx. 2 hrs). There will be
three coaches, including one wheelchair accessible coach. SNAAP have arranged fast track passes enabling
you to by-pass the queues. There are over 50 interactive rides, live shows, building workshops, driving
schools and attractions set in 50 acres of parkland. There are a few things that incur an extra cost but
these are optional. Spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis with priority for Canterbury
District families.
SNAAP-EY’s Party
Wednesday 26th August
11am - 1pm
Windchimes, Reynolds Close, Herne Bay CT6 6DS
Age 0-5, all abilities
Free for everyone
This party is to celebrate the summer with all members of Riverside and Windchimes SNAAP-EY’s. We are
also inviting those who have gone to school and have just finished their reception year. The disabled child
must be aged 0-5 years but siblings over this age are welcome. We will have bouncy castles, sensory and
water play, sensory and soft play rooms, games and prizes, singing and of course party food!
 Toy Library
Thursday 27th August
12 – 2pm
Windchimes, Reynolds Close, Herne Bay CT6 6DS
Suitable for all ages and abilities
Another chance to drop in and borrow toys or bring back ones previously borrowed. Why not pop in, have
lunch (order in cafe or bring your own) and have a chat with other parents whilst your children play.

Whitstable Youth Session – Disco and sleepover

Friday 28th August
Disco 6.30 - 8.30pm
Sleepover 8.30pm – 9am
Whitstable Youth and Community Centre, Tower Parade, Whitstable CT5 2BJ
All abilities welcome
(Disco age 11+, sleepover age 13+)
Youth Disco £5
Youth Sleepover £8
An end of term party and what a way to end it! A disco followed by a sleepover. Children can come to just
the disco or to both (dependant on age) If your child does not want to sleep over they can stay until a time
you feel is appropriate, please let staff know. There will be ‘midnight feast’, DVDs and popcorn, lots of
food, karaoke, party games and prizes! If your child receives a place on the sleepover a separate kit list
will be issued. If your child needs additional personal care, please contact us to discuss further. There
are limited spaces.

Please return your form by Tuesday 14th July

No bookings will be taken after this date

Natasha Morgan, Leisure Events Co-ordinator,

SNAAP, Reynolds Close, Herne Bay, Kent CT6 6DS
01227 367555
 Summer Trips Booking Form
To be returned by Tuesday 14th July
No bookings will be taken after this date

Parents/Carers Details

Name: ________________________Address: _____________________________________

_______________________________________________ Postcode: __________________

Tel No: _______________________ Mobile No: _________________________

Children’s Details
Name Age Disability (if any) W/Chair user? (Y/N)
__________________ _____ _______________________________ _____
__________________ _____ _______________________________ _____
__________________ _____ _______________________________ _____
__________________ _____ _______________________________ _____

Additional children, please list the same information on an additional sheet of paper

Next of Kin Details – Please give details of another person who can be contacted in an emergency

2nd Contact’s Name _______________________________________

Home number _______________________________________
Mobile Number _______________________________________
Relationship to you _______________________________________

Photo consent - *delete as appropriate

I do/do not* give permission for SNAAP to use photographs in their advertising. This includes leaflet,
displays and on our website.

Signature: _________________________
 Please indicate the trips you wish to attend by filling in the details

Day Trips/Fun Days

No. No. No. No. of No. of No. of Total no. in Total
Trip carers adults disabled siblings under 5’s under 3’s party Cost £
children
East Kent Fun Day Free

Museum of Kent Life

Margate Beach Free

Farming World

Kearsney Abbey Free

Diggerland

Canterbury Cathedral

Bedgebury Pinetum* Pay on

day
* Archery

Legoland Coach Trip

Legoland Questions – please tick  Yes No Any additional information

Coach required? OR
Are you organising your own transport?
Does your child need to sit in their
w/chair whilst on the coach OR
W/chair or buggy to go in the hold?

Taster Sessions
No. No. No. No. of Total
Session Carers Adults Disabled Siblings Cost £
Children
Faversham Adventure
Play and Gym
Accessible Sailing Preference on day? Please circle:
Thursday / Friday / Either
Inclusive Club
Clubs during the No. No. No. of Total no.
holidays adults disabled siblings in party
youths
Inclusive YC BBQ &
games Thurs 30th July
Inclusive YC as normal
Thurs 6th August Indication of numbers only, no
Inclusive YC circus need to book just turn up!
w/shop Thurs 13th Aug

Whistable Youth Club activities

Clubs during the Cost No. Total
holidays disabled Cost £
youths
Friday 7th August £4

Monday 10th August £4

Friday 14th August £8

HSM Party
Monday 17th August £4 Does your child require a ramp? Please circle
Bowling Yes / No
Friday 21st August £4

Monday 24th August £15

Cinema & meal
Friday 28th August £5
Disco 11+
Friday 28th August £8 Kit list and information to follow
Sleepover 13+
SNAAP-EYS Party
No. No. No. No. of Dietary Requirements (brief details)
carers adults disabled siblings
children
Riverside & Windchimes
SNAAP-EY’s party

Please indicate numbers attending for our information

Activity Total Disabled Total

number child/ren Cost £
attending attending
Toy Library-Thursday 30th July Cost of annual
membership & loan of
toys borrowed

Sports Club – Friday 7th August £1.50 per child

Summer Youth Diversity Festival Free

Saturday 15th August
Sports Club – Friday 21st August £1.50 per child

Toy Library-Thursday 27th August Cost of annual

membership & loan of
toys borrowed

Payment
I enclose payment of £______ (cheques payable to SNAAP) for my chosen days out
Please note: At our discretion we can arrange for you to pay in instalments, contact us for more details.

PLEASE RETURN YOUR COMPLETE FORM BY Tuesday 14th July 2009

Natasha Morgan, Leisure Events Co-ordinator, Windchimes, Reynolds Close,

Herne Bay, Kent CT6 6DS Tel: 01227 367555