Getactiveabc has ramped up the summer vibes with a jam-packed, high-energy and fun-filled ‘Shake Up Summer’ programme for families, children and young people!
Here are some of the top picks for summer 2026:
Make a splash with South Lake Watersports! Hit the water or the road with kayak, paddleboard and bicycle hire; dip your toes into something new with the family, junior or adult ‘learn to’ taster sessions for sailing, powerboating, paddleboarding and kayaking or get adventurous and take on the aqua inflatable on South Lake (all free to getactiveabc members. Inclusive sessions available).
Family and supervised kids’ multi-activity days (ages 8+) offer a mix of wet and dry activities such as exploring the lakes by mega or dragon paddleboards, tandem or single kayaks, rafted canoe, aqua inflatable, archery and mountain bike trekking.
Drop the kids off or join them as a family for this summer’s new paddle and play sessions which are relaxed instructor-led sessions designed to build confidence on the water!
Youth strength and conditioning programme: Specifically designed for young people aged 12–16, this 4-week programme at South Lake Leisure Centre will help develop strength, fitness, speed, agility and confidence and build strong foundations for everyday movement in a fun, safe and supportive environment.
Multi-sports and gymnastics camps: Energetic multi-sports camps feature running, dodging, tagging and ball games to boost movement, teamwork and communication skills or get ready to jump, flip, spin, twist, tumble and somersault while developing fundamental skills at a gymnastics camp (ages 5–11 at various locations).
Goodbye school, hello pool! Enjoy the £2 summer swims at Banbridge, Orchard and South Lake Leisure Centres! Boost water confidence with swimming lessons, complete the junior medic course, gain a lifeguard qualification or bounce and slide across the 50m indoor inflatable obstacle course ‘The Beast’! (Additional needs and quiet swimming sessions are also available).
Craigavon Golf & Ski Centre: Summer fun is always on the cards for families, kids and clubs at Craigavon Golf and Ski Centre, with individual, family or group tubing and footgolf!
Inclusive summer programmes: Everyone is welcome at getactiveabc! Our inclusive summer schemes at Banbridge and Orchard Leisure Centres provide sports and physical activity opportunities for children with a disability, along with siblings and friends (ages 7-11 and 12-16). South Lake Watersports also offers a comprehensive programme of popular inclusive sports and clubs including wheelyboat rides, paddlers club, archery, cycling and sailing.
The getactiveabc sizzling summer programme also includes soft play and inflatables, MUGA programme, All-Out-trekking at Gosford Forest Park, Oxford Island nature activities, golf at Loughgall and Silverwood and much more! Find out more at www.getactiveabc.com/summer
