Summer Adventures

Summer 2024 marked a significant change for Arches Local as we introduced our brand-new Adventures Programme, moving away from our previous Fit & Fed programme. This summer was our first season offering children in our community a range of unique sporting, creative and cultural experiences.

Our Adventures Programme is designed to provide young people, particularly those of primary school age within our boundary, with access to extraordinary opportunities they might otherwise miss out on. In partnership with Luton, All Saints and New Road primary schools, children are referred directly into the programme, allowing them to take part in a variety of enriching activities.

Throughout the summer, we organised a number of exciting events. Families enjoyed several kayaking trips, while others had the unique opportunity to attend the prestigious Wimbledon Championships. We also hosted educational visits to the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum, sparking curiosity and wonder. One of the summer highlights was our falconry experience, where children learnt about birds of prey and even had the chance to fly a variety of them. The season culminated in an action-packed day at Lower Grange Farm, where participants had a go at zorbing, bushcraft, frisbee golf and quad biking.

Our Adventures Programme runs during every school holiday, with exciting activities already planned for October, December and February.