Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF)
The Camden Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme offers free activities and meals for children and young people.
It's run on our behalf by the Young Camden Foundation and funded by the Department for Education.
It takes place during the spring, summer and winter school holidays.
What it involves
The HAF Programme offers:
- A wide range of fun activities across Camden, including arts and crafts, cooking, photography, drama, and sports such as football and basketball
- Each session usually lasts 4 hours.
- A free, nutritious meal is provided every day
- Each child can attend up to four sessions during the Spring and Winter school holidays, and up to 16 sessions during the Summer holidays
Who can do it
The programme is available for children and young people aged 5 to 16 who get benefits-related Free School Meals and live or go to school in Camden.
When you can do it
The winter HAF programme runs from Monday 22 December 2025 to Friday 2 January 2026.
Bookings are now open.
How to book
Places are offered on a first come, first served basis.
To book online, you'll need to create an account.
Book onlineIf you cannot book online, you can phone providers directly.
If your child or young person has additional support needs, please let the provider know in advance so these can be discussed.
If you need help
You can find the full information on the Young Camden Foundation website.
If you have any questions or need help booking, you can contact the Camden HAF team by email on haf@youngcamdenfoundation.org.uk.